Wednesday, May 11, 2016

Test cricketer Phillip Hughes would not have survived with current helmet - expert

A report on the death of former Australian Test cricketer Phillip Hughes recommends all first-class cricketers should wear helmets when batting in nets or games against pace bowling.
Arthur Stevens has more

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The axe developed 10,000 years earlier than thought in remote Australia

A university archaeologist has declared the axe was invented by Australian aborigines following a discovery in a remote part of the continent.
Arthur Stevens has more

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WEST HAM TO BAN MAN UNITED COACH ATTACKERS FOR LIFE

English Premier League club West Ham say they will ban for life any fans found responsible for attacking Manchester United's team coach.

The incident happened ahead of their EPL clash at Upton Park, which West Ham won.

It was their last game at the ground before they move to the Olympic Stadium for next season.

Simon Conway reports.

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NIGERIA, AFGHANISTAN REACT AFTER BEING CALLED 'FANTASTICALLY CORRUPT'

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari says he is 'shocked' after Britain's Prime Minister was overheard telling the Queen that Nigeria and Afghanistan are 'fantastically corrupt'.

The Afghan government says David Cameron's comments are 'unfair'.

The diplomatic blunder comes ahead of an international anti-corruption summit being hosted by Mr Cameron in London on Thursday.

Political reporter Theo Usherwood says it creates an awkward atmosphere.

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Bernie Sanders wins West Virgina, Trump also wins Nebraska

For Bernie Sanders, it was a big win in West Virginia.

For Donald Trump, a statement said it was a great honor to win West Virginia and Nebraska by massive margins.

But as our U.S. Correspondent Priscilla Huff reports, it's probably not enough to change who is likely to run for the White House.

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1,284 new planets discovered by NASA

NASA announced their Kepler space telescope has discovered 1,284 more planets outside of our solar system, more than doubling the number of known Kepler exoplanets. 

Of all the new planets, nine of them reside in a habitable zone which could potentially support life. 

Patrice
Howard reports from Los Angeles.

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It's Unanimous: Stephen Curry Awarded NBA MVP

Golden State Warriors Point Guard Stephen Curry has become the National Basketball Association’s first unanimous Most Valuable Player. 

Curry swept all 131 first place votes. 

Rachel Silverman reports from Oakland, California. 

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Tuesday, May 10, 2016

MAN UNITED COACH 'ATTACKED' AT WEST HAM

Manchester United's team coach has been briefly attacked as it arrived for an English Premier League game at West Ham, in London.

It's the last match to be played at Upton Park before West Ham move stadiums for next season.

Kick off in the game had to be delayed by 45 minutes after projectiles were thrown by West Ham fans.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.

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David Cameron overheard calling Nigeria and Afghanistan 'fantastically corrupt'

UK Prime Minister David Cameron has been overhead telling the Queen that Nigeria and Afghanistan are "possibly two of the most corrupt countries in the world".

Mr Cameron was speaking to the monarch and others at Buckingham Palace, about countries coming to the anti-corruption summit in London later this week.

Our UK correspondent Martha Holeyman has more.

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Sir Cliff Richard file handed to prosecutors

Britain's Crown Prosecution Service has confirmed it has received a file of evidence from police relating to singer  Sir Cliff Richard and an alleged sexual assault.   

The 75 year old entertainer has been interviewed by police  investigating a sexual assault against a young boy in the 1980s.   From London Catherine Drew reports. 


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Kidnapped son of Pakistani ex-premier freed in raid

The kidnapped son of a former Pakistani prime minister has been rescued after a joint operation by Afghan and US forces.

Ali Haider Gilani was abducted by gunmen three years ago - and officials suggest his rescue was purely accidental.

Harry Horton has more details.

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US investigates Citadel & KCG Holdings over trading

US authorities are investigating electronic trading companies Citadel
and KCG Holdings.

Federal agents are trying to determine if the firms short-changed
clients on trades.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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US Warship Sails Near Disputed S China Sea Reef

China scrambled fighter jets this Tuesday after an American warship sailed close to a disputed reef in the South China Sea.

Beijing denounced the patrol as an illegal threat to peace, but the US has called the manoeuvre a 'freedom of navigation' operation.

Here's our US correspondent Lorna Shaddick.

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Venezuela extends 2 day working week for public sector workers

The leftwing government in Venezuela has extended the two day work week in the country for 2 point 8 million public sector workers for another two weeks.

The measure was imposed because hydroelectric power has been drained following a drought.

Our correspondent in Caracas Jack Parrock reports. 

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No Islamist links found in German knife attack

German authorities say they have found no terrorism links to a German man who killed one and injured three others in a knife attack near Munich.

The suspect was initially suspected of having a political motive.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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POLICE APOLOGISE OVER 'FAKE MUSLIM TERRORIST'

A British police force is apologising after staging a mock major terrorist attack, involving a suicide bomber who shouted 'Allahu Akbar'.

Critics accused Greater Manchester Police of reinforcing stereotypes.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.

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Obama first serving US Pres. to visit Hiroshima

President Obama will visit Hiroshima, becoming the first sitting president to go to Japanese city devastated by a US nuclear bomb during World War Two.

The White House said Mr Obama would make the historic trip during his visit to the country for the G7 summit later this month

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ITALIAN POLICE ARREST TWO OVER EUROPEAN 'TERROR PLOTS'

Police in Italy have arrested two men suspected of plotting terror attacks in France, the UK and Italy itself.

The men are of Afghan origin, and three further Afghans are being hunted, according to Italian media.

Olly Barratt reports.

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Sadiq Khan rejects Trump's Muslim ban 'exception' offer

The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan, has rejected the US presidential hopeful Donald Trump's offer to make him an 'exeception' to a ban on Muslisms travelling to America.

Mr Trump proposed the ban following a succession of terror attacks last year, but Mr Khan criticised the Republican candidate, warning Mr Trump of his 'ignorant views of Islam'.

Our UK correspondent Martha Holeyman reports.

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Easyjet reports half yearly loss

Budget airline easy jet has reported a half yearly loss, saying external events have affected bookings and profit.


Sales and passenger numbers were up however and the company has said it is confident profits will grow.


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports


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