Sunday, May 29, 2016

US-Led Troops Near Front Line In New Iraq Offensive

Servicemen from the US-led coalition in Iraq have been seen near the front line in a new offensive aiming to retake territory east of Mosul, currently held by the so-called Islamic State.

That's according to the Reuters news agency, whose correspondent saw the soldiers loading armoured vehicles outside a village a few miles from the front line.

Here's our US correspondent Priscilla Huff.

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Russian Olympic Committee confirm cases of doping at London Games

The Russian Olympic Committee has confirmed that samples taken from
eight of its athletes during the London Games in 2012 have tested
positive for banned substances.

It's a further setback for Russia weeks before the governing body of
Athletics decides whether to allow their athletes to compete at the
Rio Olympics.

William Denselow reports from Moscow.

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Up to 700 Migrants Feared Dead in Mediterranean

Up to 700 refugees and migrants are feared dead after a string of shipwrecks in the Mediterranean Sea.

And with spring weather now here, aid agencies fear even more will try to make the dangerous journey from Libya to Italy.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels.


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Saturday, May 28, 2016

SOUTH KOREAN LEADER CONTINUES AFRICA TOUR WITH UGANDA VISIT


South Korean president Park Geun-hye has arrived in Uganda for a three day state visit

 

Park arrived Saturday afternoon and will meet host president Yoweri Museveni on Sunday for bilateral talks

 

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President Park's meeting with the host, Uganda's president Yoweri Museveni is due Sunday morning

 

The two leaders are expected to have closed door bilateral talks

 

Uganda and South Korea have longstanding relations established more than 50 years ago

 

But this is the first visit of a South Korean president to Uganda

 

President Park's visit comes at a time when Uganda on the other hand also has cordial relations with North Korea despite the international sanctions against Pyongyang

 

North Korea has recently trained Ugandan Police.

 

Uganda is widely seen as a strong Western ally especially in fighting extremism.

 

This experts say places President Museveni as a strategic partner for South Korea, another Western ally.

 

President Park's Africa tour started in Ethiopia where she became the first South Korean leader to address the African Union

 

From Uganda, she will visit neighboring Kenya before leaving the continent for Europe.

 

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China’s Steel Makers Deny US Data Hack

U.S. regulators launched a probe this week into complaints by United
States Steel Corp that Chinese competitors stole secrets, fixed prices
and misrepresented the origin of their exports to the States. US Steel
is seeking to halt nearly all imports from China's largest steel
producers, even as China denies wrongdoing and is opposed to the
International Trade Commissions investigation.

Patrice Howard reports from Los Angeles.

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Friday, May 27, 2016

Russia and Greece vow to boost economic and strategic ties

Russian President Vladimir Putin has met with Greek leaders to discuss
ways to boost economic and strategic ties between the two nations.

Trade between them has been affected by European Union sanctions
placed on Russia but they've maintained a strong relationship.

William Denselow reports from Moscow.

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Top scientists recommend moving or postponing Rio Games, due to Zika

A group of over one-hundred top scientists say that the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro should be moved or postponed, due the health risks posed by the Zika virus.

US Correspondent Mary MacCarthy has more:

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Study links mobile phones to cancer

Mobile phones may cause cancer, according to a new study from the US government.

In a report from the National Institutes of Health, scientists say some male rats developed tumors after being bombarded with radiation from cellphones.

Steve Mort reports.

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Brazil: Police look for suspects in gang rape case

Brazilian police are looking for over 30 men who are accused of being involved in the mass rape of a teenager in Rio de Janeiro.

The men posted a video of the attack on social media. 


Andrea Arenas reports. 


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Better training on official email needed - U.S. State Dept.

Better training and archiving on the use of official email is required at the U.S. State Department.

The agency is continuing to answer questions about Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server instead of government email following the release of the Inspector General's report.

The Washington Post reported, in 2009, State Department employees offered to set up a special computer for Hillary Clinton so she could easily access the internet, but was rebuffed.

U.S. State Department Deputy Spokesman Mark Toner says employees need to know from the state about how and when to use official email.

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U.S. State Department Deputy Spokesman Mark Toner says changes have been made under U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry.

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Truman's grandson applauds Obama's visit to Hiroshima

President Barack Obama's visit to Hiroshima [Friday] has been welcomed by the grandson of the man who authorized the atomic bombing of the city in 1945.

Former president Harry Truman's grandson, Clifton Truman Daniel, says Barack Obama did the right thing by honouring the victims of Hiroshima and Nagasaki- but that it's important to recognize America's sacrifices too, during that war.

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Harry Truman's oldest grandson, Clifton Truman Daniel, says his grandfather carried the weight of his decision all his life, and that President Obama's visit to Hiroshima has helped heal wounds.

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South Korea President addresses the African Union


South Korea is asking Africa to support it against the nuclear programmes of North Korea. President Park Geun – hey has made a speech to the African Union, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where she has promised more cooperation with Africa but is demanding the same.

Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa

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US finds first case of antibiotic resistant bacteria

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US health officials have reported that they've found the first
American case of an infection entirely resistant to antibiotics.

There's concern the bacterial strain involved - found in a 48 year
old woman - could lead to more cases of antibiotic resistant illness,
a potential public health emergency.

US Correspondent Laura Cantekin reports.

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South korea president addresses the African Union

South Korea is asking Africa to support it against the nuclear programme of North Korea.

President Park Guen- hey has made a speech to the African Union in Addis Ababa, where she has promised more cooperation with africa but is demanding the same.

Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa.

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US economy grew more than expected boosting chances of Fed raising rates

The American economy grew by 0.8 per cent in the first quarter of 2016
- that's according to the latest figures from the US Commerce
Department.


Experts say the growth – stronger than initial figures suggested -
raises chances of the country's central bank increasing interest
rates.


Our US correspondent Radmilla Suleymanova has more.

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Millions more cars recalled over airbag deaths

Eight car-makers are recalling more than 12-million vehicles because of defective airbags made by Takata.  

The announcement includes four and a half million Hondas sold in the U.S., and 4.3 million vehicles from Fiat Chrysler.  

Our US Correspondent Kevin McAleese has more...

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US confirms special forces may be wearing Kurdish insignia

The U.S. military is confirming that special forces operating in Syria may be wearing the insignia of Kurdish groups, including the YPG.

Turkey issued a protest after a photographer took pictures of American special forces wearing the green patches of a Kurdish militia not far from Raqqa in Syria.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Following protests from the Turkish government that U.S. special forces are working side by side with Kurdish militias in Syria, Pentagon spokesman Peter Cook said they are only there in an advice and assist capacity, but if threatened, they will defend themselves.

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U.N. urges Greece to improve poor living conditions for refugees

The UN refugee agency has criticised the "sub-standard conditions" at refugee sites in Greece and has urged authorities to improve the facilities quickly.

The news comes one day after more than four thousand refugees were rescued from the Mediterranean Sea by the Italian Coastguard.

Our North America correspondent Harry Horton reports.

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LONDON 2012 ATHLETES FAIL TESTS

Athletes from six different countries who competed in the London 2012 Olympics have failed retrospective doping tests, according to the International Olympic Committee.

The retests were carried out using the latest scientific methods on samples from the 2008 Beijing Games and from the 2012 London Games.

Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports…

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Russia plan “unprecedented” military upgrade on disputed islands

Russia is considering a plan to open a new naval base on one the
islands in the disputed Kuril chain.

Japan also lay claim to the island chain and the dispute is the major
reason why no peace treaty has been signed between the nations after
World War Two.

William Denselow reports from Moscow.

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