Friday, April 29, 2016

UK LABOUR FACES ANTI-SEMITISM CRISIS

Britain's opposition Labour Party is facing a crisis over allegations of anti-semitism, just days before crucial elections.

Senior Labour figure Ken Livingstone has been suspended by the party over comments he made about Hitler, a day after a Labour MP was also suspended over posts on Facebook deemed by critics to be anti-semitic.

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn denies there is a deep-rooted anti-semitism problem in his party.

Next week there are crucial local elections which are Mr Corbyn's first major test at the polls since he became leader.

Sandy Rashty of the Jewish Chronicle says Labour needs to take the issue seriously.

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UN Chief Criticizes Europe's Toughing Stance on Migration

While speaking in Vienna, United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon harshly criticized Europe's increasingly stricter stance on migrants and refugees.

He made the comments in front of Austria's parliament. 

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels. 


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New York Times Faces Discrimination Lawsuit

The chief executive of the New York Times, Mark Thompson, is facing a multimillion dollar class action lawsuit alleging that he introduced a culture of 'discrimination' at the newspaper.

The case claims that Mr. Thompson, a former Director General of the BBC, preferentially favoured younger, whiter staff at the expense of older female and black employees.

Here's our New York correspondent Lorna Shaddick.

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Sham Marriage Charges for 3 People Connected to San Bernardino Attacker

Federal agents have arrested 3 people connected to one of the San Bernardino attackers. 

The charges are NOT for contributing to the mass shooting. 

As Correspondent Rachel Silverman reports, the charges are related to their roles in a sham marriage designed to skirt immigration laws. 


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Thursday, April 28, 2016

US criticises Chinese restrictions on foreign NGOs

China is being criticised by the United States for tightening controls on the activities of foreign non-government organisations inside the country.
Beijing has announced that NGOs, ranging from cultural to business organisations, must be registered and monitored.
As our North America correspondent John Clarke reports, Washington says the new law might damage ties between the two countries.

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Details Kept Confidential In Prince Death Investigation

Authorities in the US State of Minnesota investigating the death of
Prince have won a court order to keep private the information they
uncovered during a sweep of the pop-star's home following his death.
Despite some reports to the contrary, officials say the Drug
Enforcement Administration is not involved in the investigation.

Patrice Howard reports from Los Angeles.

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US disciplines 16 troops over MSF hospital strike

16 members of the US military have been disciplined over the bombing of an Afghan hospital last year that left 42 people dead.


The attack on the hospital in Kunduz took place as Afghan forces tried to recapture the city from the Taliban.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Strike follows Assad's record - Sec. Kerry

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is suggesting that the airtrikes in Aleppo are the fault of the Assad regime.

In a statement expressing outrage, Secretary Kerry noted that these attacks bear the hallmarks of previous regime attacks.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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UN urges Syria action after MSF hospital strike

The United Nation Humanitarian chief has urged renewed action in Syria
following an airstrike on a hospital, which killed at least 27 people.

The Medecins sans Frontieres center was hit by airstrike, killing 3
doctors and 14 patients.

Speaking to the UN Security Council via video link Stephen O'Brien
spoke about the deliberate targeting of hospitals.

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said the temporary ceasefire had been affected by recent violence.

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urged the UN Security Council to work harder to end the conflict in
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US worried about deteriorating situation in Iraq

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden is in Iraq for a surprise visit.

He's met with top Iraqi officials including Prime Minister Abadi.

U.S. Defence Secretary Ashton Carter told U.S. Senate's Armed Services Committee what some of the messages Vice President Biden might be delivering.

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US suggests Russia to blame for faltering Syrian ceasefire

Top U.S. officials are suggesting that Russia may be at least partly to blame for the faltering cease-fire in Syria.

The United Nations has called the situation in Aleppo 'catastrophic' following a series of airstrikes which have killed dozens and destroyed a Medicins sans Frontieres hospital.

Back in Washington, while insisting U-S Secretary of State John Kerry is working on the diplomatic and political solutions for Syria's crisis, U.S. Defence Secretary Ashton Carter told the Senate Armed Services Committee, Moscow may be partly to blame because they haven't done what they said.

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UN Syria envoy urges US and Russia to revive ceasefire

The United Nations' Envoy for Syria is urging the United States and
Russia to intervene at the highest level to revive the collapsing
ceasefire.

A recent spike in airstrikes has overshadowed recent peace talks.

Our US Correspondent Radmilla Suleymanova has the latest.

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Mexican police and soldiers face torture charges

Two Mexican soldiers and three police officers are set to face trial on charges of torture. 

The case is garnering attention after a video surfaced on social media, showing the officials abusing a detained woman.

Andrea Arenas reports. 

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Airstrikes continue against ISIS

US led airstrikes have continued in the war against ISIS. Targets in Syria and Iraq were hit in the latest round of bombing. From Washington, John Bevir (Beaver) reports.

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US Vice President Joe Biden lands in Iraq

US Vice President Joe Biden has arrived in Iraq for a visit intended to help resolve efforts to defeat the so-called Islamic State.

A political crisis in Iraq is threatening to distract their military in the fight against Isis.

From Washington, Harry Horton reports.

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Volkswagen assesses 'dieselgate' damage

Volkswagen provided more details about the impact of the massive diesel emissions scandal at its annual press conference.

The German automaker expects to pay about eight billion dollars to settle a host of fines and lawsuits.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin. 

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US economy shows slowest growth in two years

New figures show at the start of 2016 the US economy grew at its
slowest pace in two years.

The government's first quarter GDP data registered a disappointing 0.5% rise.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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Two Million British Expats Will Not Vote in EU Referendum

Two million British Expats will not be able to vote in the upcoming referendum on EU membership after judges ruled against a legal appeal.


A  challenge was brought to the UK's High Court over a law which says British citizens who have lived elsewhere in Europe for more than 15 years cannot vote in the referendum.


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports…


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Airstrike on Aleppo Hospital Leaves at Least 17 Dead

There are fears the death toll could rise from an airstrike on a Medicines sans Frontieres supported hospital in the Syrian city of Aleppo.

At least 14 patients and three doctors are confirmed to be dead.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels. 


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UN Secretary General criticizes EU migrant moves

United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has condemned European
states for what he describes as "increasingly restrictive" policies
towards refugees.

Many countries in the European Union are tightening their borders in
an attempt to deal with the growing number of people seeking asylum.

William Denselow reports from the United Nations in New York.

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