Tuesday, June 14, 2016

Reports: Orlando gunman's wife admits prior knowledge of attack

The wife of the Orlando gunman is reported to be co-operating with the FBI and has told them that she tried to talk Omar Mateen out of the attack on the Pulse nightclub.


Meanwhile doctors say 6 people remain in critical condition in hospital, and the death toll - which stands at 49 victims - could rise.


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Trump criticised over 'Washington Post ban'

Donald Trump's decision to ban the "Washington Post" from covering his campaign events, has been met with strong condemnation from the sections of the US press Tuesday.

The White House Correspondents' Association said it would stand with the Post and other outlets targeted by the Presumptive Republican presidential choice.

Our Washington correspondent Kevin McAleese reports....

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Orlando victims remains in critical condition

More than twenty victims of the nightclub attack in Orlando remain hospitalized, with a few still in grave condition.

Doctors have been working around the clock to stabilize their condition.

Our correspondent Priscilla Huff is on the scene.

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More information about the personal life of the alleged shooter Omar Mateen is coming forward, with reports he was a regular attendee of the Pulse Nightclub, and had profiles on multiple gay dating sights.

Our correspondent Priscilla Huff has the details from Orlando.

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Ethiopia claims it was provoked by Eritrea


The government of Ethiopia has confirmed that its soldiers were involved in a battle with soldiers from Eritrea.


The fight which began on Sunday morning took place in the border region of the two countries.


Coletta Wanjohi reports.



According to the Government of Ethiopia, the fight in the Tsorona border region ended on Monday.


The country's minister for communication Getachew Redda confirmed that there were casualties on both sides.


He claims the Ethiopian government was provoked by Eritrea and responded by launching a counteroffensive.


Residents in the border regions fear that the fighting might resume.


Both countries have both failed to uphold the Agreement on Cessation of Hostilities they signed in Algiers in 2000.

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Russia Given ‘Suspended Disqualification’ from Euro 2016 Over Fan Violence

European football's governing body has officially warned the Russian Football Union that its team will be expelled from the Euro 2016 tournament if Russian fans are involved in any more violence inside stadiums.

The 'suspended disqualification' comes after clashes between Russian and and English fans during a match in Marseille on Saturday night.

Lorna Shaddick reports from Moscow.

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Vote Leave says EU funding safe after Brexit

Vote Leave campaigners say those who receive funding from the European Union would get the same amount of money if the UK voted to Leave the EU in the upcoming referendum.

A number of UK Ministers have signed and open letter ensuring EU funded projects that their money would be safe.

But Remain campaigners say a Brexit would trigger more spending cuts.

Our UK correspondent Martha Holeyman has more.

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FA has "serious concerns" over Lille security

The UK's Football Association says it has "serious concerns" about security in the French city of Lille following violence between English and Russian fans last weekend...

Supporters from both countries are gathering in Lille ahead of this week's Euro 2016 fixtures.

Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports...

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Top EU court rules UK should be able to control benefits payments to EU migrants

The European Union's top court has ruled Britain should be allowed the right to deny child benefits for some foreign EU nationals who arrive in the UK.

It's one of the most contentious issues ahead of the UK's referendum on whether the remain a member of the EU coming next week.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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Murder of policeman in Paris suburbs "was a terrorist attack"

The French interior minister says the murder of a police officer and his partner in the Paris suburbs by a man claiming allegiance to the so-called Islamic State is a terrorist act.  
The man stabbed the officer to death and took a woman and child hostage in their home before being killed by police.  
Our Europe correspondent Elena Casas reports.
 
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FRANCE: POLICEMAN KILLING AN ACT OF TERROR

France's Interior Minister says the killing of a policeman near Paris was an act of terrorism.

The policeman was stabbed to death by a man who then took a woman and child hostage in Magnanville.

After a police raid, the body of the policeman's partner was found.

French media are reporting the suspected attacker had a conviction for terrorism offences.

Islamic State have claimed the attack, which takes place with the country on high alert for Euro 2016.

Correspondent Peter Allen is in Paris.

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Correspondent Peter Allen is in Paris and says it's not the news French authorities wanted with a huge security operation in place for the tournament.

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SUN DECLARES FOR BREXIT

Britain's tabloid Sun newspaper has declared its support for a UK exit from the European Union.

The Sun - owned by tycoon Rupert Murdoch - is urging its readers to vote Leave on June 23rd.

It comes as one new poll puts the Leave campaign seven points clear of the REMAIN camp.

Political reporter Theo Usherwood says The Sun's declaration for Leave is significant.

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UEFA to punish Russia for fans' violence at Euro 2016 game

UEFA is set to announce the first verdict against Russia on Tuesday for the clashes between its football hooligans and British fans. Some Russian officials praised their aggressive compatriots for "defending their country's honor". Violence inspired calls to boycott football games with Russian team's participation. Our correspondent in Moscow Daria Bondarchuk has more details.

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ORLANDO GUNMAN 'REGULARLY VISITED THE PULSE'

Several customers of the Pulse nightclub in Orlando say gunman Omar Mateen had been a regular visitor.

Witnesses also report having recognised Mateen from gay dating apps.

This after vigils were held around the world for the 49 victims of Sunday's gun attack.

US authorities say Omar Mateen pledged allegiance to the Islamic State, and before the attack he had been on the FBI's radar over potential terrorism links.

Former US intelligence officer Bob Ayers says it's impossible to keep track of all people who might become radicalised.

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German police identify football rioters

Police in the German city of Dresden have identified some of the football fans responsible for rioting before the country's match with Ukraine in the European Championships.

Chaotic scents of violence have marred the first week of the tournament being held in France.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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Monday, June 13, 2016

NYC in solidarity with Orlando


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New York City is standing in solidarity with the people of Orlando.

City officials and the LGBT community are holding an evening memorial at the famous Stonewall Inn, site of the 1969 riots that launched the gay rights movement.

Our New York  correspondent Liling Tan reports.

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UN Chief expresses outrage, sends condolences to Orlando victims

Top United Nations officials have expressed outrage over the massacre
in Orlando, Florida.

At least 49 people were killed by a shooter who targeted a nightclub
early Sunday morning.

Our UN Correspondent Radmilla Suleymanova reports.

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Surgeries continue for those injured in Orlando shooting

Some Orlando shooting victims have been released from hospital, while five of the injured remain in grave condition.

Authorities are continuing the process of notifying the families of the deceased, and an investigation into the shooting is in progress.

Our correspondent Nick Harper is on the scene in Orlando:

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Trump calls for suspension of immigration from countries with history of terrorism

Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump wants to crack down on immigration to the US following the Orlando massacre.

He's calling for a suspension of all immigration from "areas of the world that have a proven history of terrorism" against the US.

Mr Trump says he will continue to defend the right to bear arms, and fight to overhaul the FBI's ability to conduct more in-depth background checks into potential terrorists.

He said "radical Islam" is incompatible with American values.

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Donald Trump announced he would suspend immigration from certain countries as President.

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He said tackling extremism is a quality of life issue for Americans.

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Donald Trump said our immigration system is broken, and allows extremists into the country.

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In wake of Orlando massacre, Trump proposes to "suspend immigration"

Donald Trump says if he's elected US President he will now ban immigration from any part of the world with links to terrorism.


In his first speech since the Orlando massacre, he pledged a dramatic extension of his previous plan to close the country's borders to Muslims.


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Clinton calls for greater gun control

In the wake of the Orlando massacre, Hillary Clinton is vowing to fight for tighter gun control if she becomes the next US President.

She says it is too easy for terrorists to obtain assault style weapons, and carry out the murder of civilians.

Speaking before an enthusiastic crowd in Cleveland while on the campaign trail, Ms Clinton said stopping "lone wolf" attacks would be a priority for her presidency.

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