Thursday, May 12, 2016

International Anti-Corruption Coordination Centre to be established

The UK will announce later it is to set up the world's first International Anti-Corruption Coordination Centre alongside Interpol in London...

The announcement comes as leaders prepare to gather in the UK for a major anti-corruption summit (arrivals from 07:00 GMT Thurs 12th). 

Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead has more on the new centre being created...

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Wednesday, May 11, 2016

Donald Trump to meet Republican leadership

Donald Trump is set to hold key meetings in Washington with the Republican party leadership.

Ahead of those meetings, he suggested that he has a mandate to be provocative.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff has a preview:

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West Texas Fertilizer Plant Fire Ruled "Intentional"

The fire that set off the deadly explosion of a fertilizer plant in West Texas in 2013 has been ruled a criminal act. 

Federal officials say the fire was set intentionally. 

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has that story. 

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WH: US remains commited to Iraq govt following deadly ISIS bomb attacks

The United States remains committed to Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi as violence continues in Ira - the message from the Obama administration Wednesday.  

This comes after the so-called Islamic State claimed responsibility for a series of car bombs that killed over sixty people across Baghdad.

White House spokesman Josh Earnest told a briefing that political stability is important as Iraq continues battling ISIS. 

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White House spokesman Josh Earnest said the tactics of ISIS are abhorrent...

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Russia Objects over US, UK, Georgia War Games

Russia is warning that a set of military drills in neighboring Georgia are a 'provocative step'. 

The US and Britain have sent hundreds of soldiers to take part in maneuvers with the Georgian  army.

Our US Correspondent Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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UN Condemns Baghdad Attacks

The United Nations has condemned the multiple car bomb attacks in Iraq's capital Baghdad that have killed almost 100 people.

The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the blasts which targeted mainly Shia areas of the city.

Lorna Shaddick reports from UN headquarters in New York.

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UN calls for involve states to stop Syria war crimes

The unlawful targeting of civilian safe holds in Syria must be stopped
by all states who support a peaceful process, the United Nations war
crime investigators said.

This call to action comes a week after the UN security Council passed
a unanimous resolution condemning airstrikes on medical facilities and
staff in Syria.

Mimi Chiahemen reports from the UN headquarters in New York

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UGANDA PRESIDENT INAUGURATION PREPARATIONS

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Preparations are underway in Uganda for the swearing-in ceremony of President Yoweri Museveni.


Museveni won the February presidential polls that were disputed by the opposition who have remained critical of his reelection for a fifth term 


 ISABEL NAKIRYA REPORTS.



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Security has been tightened in Uganda's capital Kampala ahead of  President Yoweri Museveni's inauguration


He'll take the oath on Thursday after winning a disputed election in February 


The country's supreme court upheld his victory after a failed petition by the opposition



But the opposition has boycotted  Thursday's inauguration ceremony and their planned protests have been outlawed.


Police have detained some key opposition figures and the army says it will keep the security tight.



President Museveni's main rival  Kiiza Besigye has been detained at his home to stop him from taking part in demonstrations


Isabel Nakirya, Kampala 

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Cameron set to welcome leaders to anti-corruption conference in London

UK Prime Minister David Cameron is set to welcome delegates from countries across the world for a major anti-corruption conference in London.

The purpose of the summit is for a coalition of governments, businesses, international organisations and others to talk about practical steps to make tackling corruption a global priority.

But Mr Cameron's recent indiscretion calling both Nigeria and Afghanistan 'corrupt countries' is likely to take a spotlight, despite the Nigerian President agreeing with his statement.

From London our UK correspondent Martha Holeyman reports.

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Oil firms restart after Canada wildfires

Oil companies are restarting production in the Canadian province of Alberta following a week of wildfires.

Although separate fires are still burning across the area the companies are able to start work again at a reduced rate.

North America correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Paul Ryan prepares for Donald Trump meeting

Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is meeting with Republican party leaders Thursday in Washington.

Relations have been tense between the controversial candidate and the Republican establishment - but Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan says it's time for the party to unify in order win the general election in November.

The House Speaker said he's looking forward to meeting with Mr. Trump tomorrow.

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NORTHERN IRELAND-RELATED TERROR THREAT RAISED IN UK

The threat of terrorism in the UK related to Northern Ireland has been raised by British officials to substantial from moderate.

It's the first time it's been at this level since 2012.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Germany moves to annul homosexuality convictions

Germany's Justice Minister said he will move forward with plans to annul convictions for homosexuality under an archaic law.

About 50,000 mean were convicted in West Germany between 1946 and 1969.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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Protests in Venezuela against delay to government recall petition

Thousands of people are taking to the streets in Venezuela to demonstrate against a major delay in the processing a government recall petition.

The opposition in the country has collected nearly 2 million signatures but the National Electoral Council is yet to validate - a step which could result in a referendum to overthrow the government.

Our correspondent in Caracas Jack Parrock reports. 

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Nigerian President says "Yes", his country is "fantastically corrupt"

Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has admitted his country is "fantastically corrupt" following comments made by the British Prime Minister...

President Buhari says he will not be demanding an apology from David Cameron, who was caught on camera speaking about corruption in Nigeria with the British Queen.

Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports...

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NIGERIA 'WON'T DEMAND CAMERON CORRUPTION APOLOGY'

Nigeria's President says he won't be demanding an apology after Britain's Prime Minister was overheard telling the Queen that Nigeria is 'fantastically corrupt'.

Muhammadu Buhari instead says he will be asking for further British assistance in the fight against corruption.

British Prime Minister David Cameron was caught on camera making the comments to Queen Elizabeth ahead of a summit in London on Thursday on corruption.

In the House of Commons Mr Cameron responded to a question from a lawmaker on British overseas territories which are used as tax havens - with a reference to his own diplomatic gaffe.

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Germany to loosen public wifi rules

The German government is set to loosen restrictive rules on shared wireless networks, paving the way for many more businesses to offer free wifi.

Currently businesses are liable for any illegal behavior that takes place on their wireless networks.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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UK 'losing share of international student market'

The UK immigration strategy is costing the country its share in the international student market, according to a new all-party parliamentary group.

This comes after warnings from academics and members of Parliament that the inclusion of international students in targets to cut net migration is putting them off coming to the UK.

From London, our UK correspondent Martha Holeyman reports.

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Five men, intending to sail from Australia to join IS, arrested.

Australian Authorities say five men who were arrested in the Far North Queensland city of Cairns as they allegedly prepared to use a small boat to travel to Indonesia on a journey to join Islamic State in Syria were "very committed".
Arthur Stevens has more

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Diet king con Peter Foster fined again in Australian court

Notorious conman Peter Foster has been ordered to pay $660,000 (more than 336,000 pounds or $US485,000) over his SensaSlim oral diet spray scam by the Federal Court of Australia.
Foster is well known in Australia and the UK over his constant attempts to scam people with various diet products over many years.
Arthur Stevens has more

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