Thursday, June 23, 2016

UK business and financial markets await Brexit vote outcome

Polls are open for the British people to vote whether they want the UK to leave or remain in the European Union. 

Business markets have been sensitive to political comments throughout the campaign, which has left business investors bracing themselves as they anticipate which way the vote will go. 

Jeremy Cook from World First foreign exchange says he expects European markets will be turbulent over the next few days.

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Jeremy Cook from World First foreign exchange says businesses of all sizes will be putting their heads together to come up with a contingency plan for either outcome.

IN: Risk committees...

OUT: ...business landscape.

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Three Australians and a Kiwi among 7 kidnapped in Nigeria's south

Three Australians and a New Zealander are in the hands of Nigerian kidnappers after a deadly roadside attack on a group of mine workers.
The men were in a group driving on the outskirts of the city of Calabar when they were attacked by gunmen on Wednesday.
Arthur Stevens reports

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Russian Weightlifters Face Rio Olympics Ban

Russia's weightlifting team face being banned from the Rio Olympics, in another collective punishment over doping allegations.

Five days after Russia's track and field suspension from the Games was upheld, Russian, Kazakh and Belorussian weightlifters could also be suspended, subject to confirmation from the International Olympic Committee.

Lorna Shaddick reports from Moscow.

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Brussels braces for result of UK referendum on EU membership

European Union officials in Brussels are bracing themselves for the result of the UK's referendum on its membership of the bloc.

If Britain decides to leave, it will trigger a series of senior level meetings about how to untangle the UK from the EU.

Jack Parrock explains what will happen in the case of either result.

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'Stairway To Heaven' Trial Goes To Jury

The copyright infringement lawsuit against Led Zeppelin over the songwriting credits of its classic hit "Stairway to Heaven" has gone to the jury, which will continue deliberations Thursday. Zeppelin songwriting duo Robert Plant and Jimmy Page have denied plagiarizing the guitar intro from a 1971 song "Taurus" by a lesser known 60's band called Spirit.

Patrice Howard reports from Los Angeles.

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Wednesday, June 22, 2016

BRITONS VOTE ON EU MEMBERSHIP

Britons are going to the polls in an in-out EU referendum. ((polls open 0700BST Thursday))

Prime Minister David Cameron says the UK will be stronger if it votes to Remain a member of the European Union.

Vote Leave campaigners say Thursday can become Britain’s ‘Independence Day’.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.

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NY-bound gun-toting vigilantes plead not guilty to weapons charges

A grieving father who lost his daughter to heroin was among three men arrested and charged for trying to transport an arsenal of weapons into New York.

The father, who pleaded not guilty Wednesday, said the trio was on a mission to rescue a teenage girl being held by a drug dealer. 

Our New York correspondent Liling Tan has more.

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US Lawmakers Stage Sit-In for Gun Control Legislation

A group of Democratic members of the United States House of Representatives is staging a sit-in. 

They've taken this tactic to force a vote on gun control. 

This comes just days after four gun control measures failed to pass in the U.S. Senate. 

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman reports. 

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US wants to pressure North Korea to stop missile tests

The White House says it will continue to work with it's allies and other members of the six-party talks to pressure North Korea to stop testing missiles.

As Washington condemned the tests, analysts notes the Musudan rocket reached high altitude for the first time, after a series of failures.

For now, White House spokesman Josh Earnest says, the U.S. and it's allies want to pressure Pyongyang into stopping the tests.

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OUT: ...North Koreans."
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White House spokesman Josh Earnest says it would be in Pyongyang's best interest to stop testing missiles.

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OUT: ...will suffer."
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No change for US policy on Syria despite dissent

U.S. President Barack Obama is unlikely to change course on Syria, despite a dissent from top American diplomats.

A "dissent cable" signed by dozens of U.S. diplomats was published last week after being leaked to reporters.

In the cable, the diplomats call for a more agressive approach, and further criticism of White House policy on Syria.

White House spokesman Josh Earnest says, the current goal is to get help to Syrian civilians and keep the peace from failing.

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OUT: ...badly needed it."
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The White House says dissent is healthy.

But spokesman Josh Earnest says that so far, none of the proposals put forth by the group of diplomats is original or workable, least of all increased military action by U.S. forces.

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Senate votes down expanding FBI surveillance

The US Senate has voted against expanding the Federal Bureau of
Investigation's surveillance authority. The Republican-backed proposal
comes in the wake of the mass shooting at an Orlando gay club two
weekends ago.
Mimi Chiahemen reports

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US awaits outcome of Brexit vote

U.S. President Barack Obama will be monitoring the results of the referendum on whether the United Kingdom should stay as a member of the European Union.

The American president has also made it clear, the U.S. thinks it's better if Britain stays.

White House spokesman Josh Earnest says Washington knows the U.S. could be impacted, depending on the outcome.

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OUT: ...monitor accordingly."
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White House spokesman Josh Earnest repeated President Obama's opinion that England should stay with the European Union.

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OUT: ...their country."
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Top US Republican unveils plan to repeal Obamacare

America's top elected Republican has released his party's plan to
repeal Obamacare, President Obama's Affordable Care Act.


The Republican proposal is part of a bigger blueprint that offers the
Republican alterative on policy issues ahead of the November
Presidential elections.

Our U.S. Correspondent Radmilla Suleymanova has more.

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Trump accuses Clinton of lying & profiting from politics

Donald Trump has launched a blistering attack on Hillary Clinton,
calling her a "world class liar".

It comes a day after Clinton attacked her rival's business credentials.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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[ALT] Trump accused her of lying to the American people.

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Trump said she was not presidential enough to lead the country.

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Trump criticized Clinton's time as US Secretary of State.

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IMF Downgrades US Growth by 0.2%, But Concerned over Inequality

The International Monetary Fund has downgraded its outlook for the US economy this year from 2.4% to 2.2%.

Saying the US remains relatively strong, the IMF is concerned about longer term trends that may drag on growth.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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UN reports uptick in civilian casualties - little movement on peace processs

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The United Nations representative in Afghanistan has reported a new
spiral of violence against civilians in the country.

The UN is calling the uptick in attacks, a new phase in the conflict
and one of vengeance and retaliation.

UN Correspondent Laura Cantekin reports.

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Japan warns North Korean missiles pose “serious threat”

North Korea has launched two missiles towards Japan that are believed
to have reached high altitudes before plunging into the sea.

This could mark a technological advance for the nation's weapons
program and the United States has reaffirmed their commitment to
protecting its allies in the region.

US correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Rory McIlroy pulls out of Rio Games over Zika virus fears

Golfer Rory McIlroy, who was due to play for Ireland in the upcoming Olympic Games in Brazil has become the latest sports star to opt-out of the event due to concerns about the Zika virus.   

McIlroy said after speaking to close family he had realized being potentially exposed to the virus was not a risk he was willing to take.   From London, Catherine Drew reports. 

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Kremlin to back Hyperloop high-speed transport project

Russian President Vladimir Putin promised support a Hyperloop project which could bring the futuristic high-speed transport system for people and goods to Russia. Media reports that an American startup company signed a deal with Moscow to explore project's potential and ways to link it with existing Moscow city's transport grid. Daria Bondarchuk reports from the Russian capital.

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FINAL DAY OF REFERENDUM CAMPAIGNING IN EU

The final day of campaigning is underway ahead of Britain's in-out EU referendum on Thursday.

Prime Minister David Cameron says the UK will be stronger if it votes to Remain a member of the European Union.

Vote Leave campaigner, former Mayor of London Boris Johnson, says Thursday can become Britain's 'Independence Day'.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.

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