Tuesday, June 7, 2016

Human Rights Watch accuses Congolese peacekeepers of 18 killings

Peacekeeping soldiers from the Republic of Congo killed at least 18
people - including women and children - in the Central African
Republic, between December 2013 and June 2015. That's according to a
Human Rights Watch report on Tuesday that details findings from a mass
grave and other criminal evidence.

Mimi Chiahemen reports from New York.

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Russia-backed Syrian forces & US-backed militia close in on ISIL strongholds in Raqqa, Manbij

Two separate offensives against the Islamic State group's strongholds in Syria are converging around Raqqa province and near the city of Manbij.


The advances by the Russian-backed Syrian army and US-backed rebel groups into ISIL's key strategic sites are reportedly putting some of the greatest pressure on the militant group since it declared its caliphate.


Our U.N. correspondent Liling Tan reports.


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Indian PM in Washington for bilateral talks

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Washington for talks with President Obama.

A multitude of issues are on the table, include climate change, nuclear security... and what will happen to the bilateral relationship if Donald Trump becomes the next President.

Our Washington correspondent Rebecca Foster reports

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UN removes Saudia Arabia from list of perpetrators in Children and Armed Conflict report

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The United Nations has taken Saudi Arabia off a list of countries
responsible for child casualties in Yemen in its annual report.

The Saudi delegation has said they were wrongly placed on the list of
perpetrators - which cites the gulf state as responsible for 60
percent of children's deaths in Yemen.

UN Correspondent Laura Cantekin has the details.

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UN says men fleeing Fallujah face torture, execution

The United Nations says it has "credible reports " that Iraqi men and
boys are being abused by groups associated with the Iraqi army as they
flee Fallujah.

Iraqi forces are currently battling to take back Fallujah from the
Islamic State- which controls several neighborhoods in the city.

Our United States correspondent Radmilla Suleymanova reports from New York.

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Former team doctor settles with Chelsea over

A former team doctor suing Chelsea for constructive dismissal and sexual discrimination has settled with the Premier League Football club on confidential terms. 

Doctor Eva Carneiro had earlier rejected a $1.8 million offer from the club following her public disagreement with former manager Jose Mourinho.    From London, Catherine Drew reports. 


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Israeli PM meets Russian President in Moscow

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The Israeli Prime Minister has arrived in Moscow to mark the 25th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Russia and Israel. Benjamin Netanyahu has held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, and will also be meeting members of the Russian Jewish community. Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.

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House Speaker Paul Ryan concedes Trump guilty of "textbook racism"

The most powerful elected Republican in Washington is conceding that Donald Trump has been guilty of "textbook racism" by criticizing a federal judge with Mexican ancestry.


Paul Ryan, the speaker of the House of Representatives, says he "absolutely disavows" Mr. Trump's comments, which came just days after Mr. Ryan endorsed Mr. Trump for the Presidency.


The issue concerns the judge who is overseeing a legal case about Trump University.


The Republican Presidential candidate says the judge cannot be fair, because he's of Mexican descent.


Congressman Ryan spoke to reporters in Washington.


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Congressman Ryan indicated that despite Mr. Trump's remarks he continues to support his Presidential bid.


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Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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US election: Clinton set to tighten nomination grip

Six states vote in the US election today as the primary contests draw to a close.

Hillary Clinton is looking to cement her position as the democratic party's nominee, whilst Donald Trump has already secured the Republican nomination.

From Washington, Harry Horton reports.

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UPDATE: Turkey's President Blames Morning Blast on Kurdish Militants

At least 11 people are dead after a bombing in central Istanbul, which Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is blaming on Kurdish militants.

The attacked targeted a police bus shuttling officers during the morning rush.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels.


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European Court of Justice rules migrant detention is illegal

The European Court of Justice has ruled non-European migrants should not be detained for illegally entering an EU member state.
Non-Europeans found to be illegally in the bloc should instead be returned to the country from which they came, the court says.
Elena Casas reports from Brussels.

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Foreign Office issues Euro 2016 terror warning

Football fans travelling to Euro 2016 in France have been warned by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office about a potential terror threat.
 
Advice has been issued to those going to the upcoming tournament, telling them to be on their guard at all times.

The warning comes as France remains on high alert for a terror plot following a string of attacks over the past year.

Our UK correspondent Martha Holeyman has more.

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Last Chance for EU Referendum Registrations

It's the last chance for Britons to register to be able to vote in the upcoming EU referendum later this month.


Online registration has to take place before one minute to midnight UK-time, with millions still not signed up to vote.


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports…


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Turkey's FM says they'll suspend EU-Turkey deal on migrants without visa-free travel for Turks

Turkey's foreign minister says they will suspend their deal with the European Union in tackling the migrant crisis if there is no agreement on offering Turkish citizens visa-free travel.

The EU-Turkey deal signed in March sees a one for one returns system of people who's asylum requests have been rejected between the two side.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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French railways offer striking drivers compromise deal

French railway management have attempted to end the week-long rail strike by offering striking drivers a compromise agreement.
The unions have until June 14th to agree the deal - or it will come off the table.
Our Europe correspondent Elena Casas reports.


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BREXIT VOTE REGISTRATION DEADLINE LOOMS

Britons have just hours left to make sure they are registered to vote in this month's EU referendum.

The deadline is midnight on Tuesday UK time.

It comes with the latest polling suggesting the Leave campaign may be ahead of the Remain camp.

Britain votes on its EU membership on 23rd June.

Michael Sani of Bite the Ballot is encouraging young people to make sure they are registered to take part.

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Vicky Pryce of the Centre for Economics and Business Research believes both sides have scare-mongered, but insists the uncertainty of trade arrangements after a Leave vote is not worth the risk.

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NATO Begins Huge Military Exercise in Poland

More than 20 NATO and partner countries have begun a large-scale, ten-day-long military training exercise in Poland.

Anakonda 16, as it's called, will involved 30,000 troops, as part of efforts to reassure eastern European nations concerned by Russia's annexation of nearby Ukraine.

Lorna Shaddick reports from Moscow.

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Explosion Shakes Istanbul During Morning Rush

Medics have rushed to the scene of an explosion in the heart of Istanbul, which Turkish officials say have killed at least 11 people.

The target was a police bus shuttling officers during the morning rush.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels.

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Clinton, Sanders react to AP claim about Democratic nomination

The Associated Press news agency says Hillary Clinton has won the Democratic Party's Presidential nomination, overcoming a challenge by socialist Senator Bernie Sanders.


But with voting due to take place today in 5 primary contests, Mrs. Clinton says she doesn't think the race is over yet.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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AP Says Clinton Has Clinched Democratic Nomination

((PLEASE NOTE ASSOCIATED PRESS IS SOURCE FOR THIS STORY.))

Hillary Clinton has secured a majority of candidates to the Democratic national Convention, according to a count of delegates made by the Associated Press. 

Rival Bernie Sanders  reportedly told the AP he disagrees with its math. 

Rachel Silverman reports from California, where voters go to the polls on Tuesday. 



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