Wednesday, July 6, 2016

BLAIR EXPRESSES SORROW OVER IRAQ WAR

Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair has expressed his 'sorrow' and 'regret' after being strongly criticised over his role in the Iraq war of 2003.

Mr Blair is accused of over-stating the case for military action against Saddam Hussein in the UK's long-delayed Iraq Inquiry.

He says he acted in good faith.

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He says he believed the Iraqi dictator was dangerous and had to be removed.

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Unjust killing of Alton Sterling in Baton Rouge - family

Family and friends of Alton Sterling are calling for justice after the 37-year-old was shot to death by police in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

According to some reports, the man had a gun and was resisting arrest, but so far, the investigation is focusing on gathering all footage of the event.

Having watched her son break down in tears in front of gathered TV cameras, Quinyetta McMillon, the mother of one of Alton Sterling's children said his death was unjust.

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Quinyetta McMillon, the mother of one of Alton Sterling's children says, he was just trying to earn a living and did not deserve to be shot by Baton Rouge police.

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Mike McClanahan, a member of the local chapter of the NAACP (N - double A - C - P), angrily called for the resignation of local officials.

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Quinyetta - kin-YET-uh
NAACP - National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.
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Calls for Justice Dept. investigation after police shoot black man

Local officials in Baton Rouge, Louisiana are calling for a federal investigation by the U.S. Justice Department into the police shooting of a black man who was selling music CDs.

Residents of Baton Rouge protested the shooting death, which was caught on cell phone video.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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CORBYN criticises time it took to produce Chilcot

The Shadow Prime Minister Jeremy Corbyn has criticised the length of time it took to produce the Chilcot Report. 

The inquiry which took 7 years to produce, concluded Britain's role in the 2003 Iraq War was based on 'flawed intelligence and assessments' that went unchallenged.

Mr Corbyn told the House of Commons he was glad an inquiry took place but that it should have been produced sooner.

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CAMERON reacts to Chilcot

The UK Prime Minister David Cameron has said there are lessons to be learnt from the Chilcot Report.

The inquiry looking into Britain's role in the 2003 Iraq war concluded the invasion was based on 'flawed intelligence and assessments' that went unchallenged. 

Mr Cameron addressed the House of Commons after the report was published, and paid tribute to the victims and their families who were involved. 

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ALT: Despite the critical report, Mr Cameron said it was made clear that at the time of the conflict that decisions were not made maliciously.  


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ALT: Mr Cameron said the report produced many lessons we should learn from, but there are also other lessons we should not take too literally. 

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Spanish court sentences Messi to 21 months for tax fraud

Argentina and Barcelona star Lionel Messi has been given a 21 month suspended sentence for tax fraud by a court in Barcelona.
He will likely avoid jail - but faces millions of euros in fines.
Our Europe correspondent Elena Casas reports.

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CAMERON: Lessons to be learnt from Chilcot report

The UK Prime Minister David Cameron has said we need to "learn the lessons for the future" following the Chilcot report.

The Report looking into Britain's role in the 2003 Iraq war concluded the invasion was based on 'flawed intelligence and assessments' that went unchallenged.

During Prime Minister's Questions, Mr Cameron told the house of commons we must learn from the past.

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Chilcot says poor planning for post-war Iraq contributed to the mission's failure

The Chilcot inquiry in the UK's role in the 2003 invasion of Iraq says intelligence supporting Britain's case for war was presented with a certainty that was not justified.   Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and senior officials in his government have been strongly criticized for deciding on military action before peaceful means of resolving the dispute over Saddam Hussein's alleged weapons program were exhausted. 

After hearing from over 100 witnesses and examining tens of thousands of documents,  the Chilcot report runs to 2.6 million words and is 5 years late in its delivery. 

The families of the 179 service personnel who died in the six year conflict have long campaigned for Tony Blair to apologize and admit he misled the country.  

 Sir John Chilcot said the UK had failed in its mission due, in part,  to poor planning. 

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Chilcot criticizes government of Tony Blair over Iraq War

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and senior officials in his government have been strongly criticized for their role in the 2003 Iraq war.  The Chilcot inquiry says intelligence supporting the case for war was presented with a certainty that was not justified. 

After hearing from over 100 witnesses and examining tens of thousands of documents,  the report runs to 2.6 million words while the executive summary is 150 pages long. 

The families of the 179 service personnel who died in the six year conflict have long campaigned for Tony Blair to apologize and admit he misled the country.  

 Sir John Chilcot said the UK had chosen to join the invasion of Iraq without exhausting peaceful options. 

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IRAQ MILITARY ACTION 'NOT LAST RESORT'

The UK's invasion of Iraq took place on the basis of legal advice that was 'far from satisfactory'.

This is one of the conclusions of the long-awaited Iraq Inquiry which has been released in London.

It also says military action in 2003 was not a last resort and took place before peaceful options had been exhausted.

The Chilcot Inquiry was launched in 2009 but has only just released its findings.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt is in Westminster where the report has been published.

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Pistorius sentenced to 6 years for murder of girlfriend

South African athlete Oscar Pistorius has been sentenced to 6 years for the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in 2013. 

The 29 year old Paralympic athlete shot Steenkamp four times through a locked toilet door.  He has always maintained he thought an intruder had entered the house. 

Pistorius previously served 9 months of a five year sentence after he was found guilty of manslaughter, however the state successfully appealed against that verdict. 

Judge Thokozile Masipa said there were compelling reasons, including Pistorious' efforts to save Reeva's life after the shooting and his apparent remorse,  for not issuing the minimum 15 year sentence before she delivered her verdict. 


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EU proposes to divert development money into foreign military structures

Foreign armies could receive EU money as part of a push to increase security in troubled countries to prevent people fleeing to Europe under a new proposal from the European Commission.

The money would be diverted from EU development aid funds.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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Berlusconi sells AC Milan to Chinese consortium

Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi says he has sold AC Milan to a Chinese consortium.
He said they'll be paying at least $450 million over the next two years, valuing the club at up to $830 million.
Our Europe correspondent Elena Casas reports.

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Turkey Charges More Suspects in Ataturk Attack

Turkey continues to charge more suspects in connection to last week's terror attack at Istanbul's Ataturk Airport.

The total number of people arrested now stands at 30—many of whom are foreigners.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels. 


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Refugees occupy German cathedral

More than forty migrants in Germany have moved into a cathedral in an attempt to avoid deportation after their asylum claims were rejected.

Most of the migrants are Roma from Balkan states that have recently been declared safe by the German government.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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Russia holds military drills days before NATO summit

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Russian troops held military exercises in the country's southern Volgograd region. The drills came days before a critical NATO summit in Warsaw. Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.


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UK IRAQ INQUIRY REPORT TO BE PUBLISHED

The Chilcot Report into Britain's role in the 2003 Iraq war is to be published later, five years after it was due to be delivered. 

The families of the 179 service personnel who died in the six year conflict are hoping it will clarify why the country went to war and examine closely the actions of former prime minister Tony Blair. 

Sharon Elliot was killed in Basra in 2006 - her mother Elsie says the Iraq Inquiry's publication is bringing painful memories back.

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Australia votes 2016 - still no winner as counting continues

It's been a long week so far for those looking for a final result in the Australian Federal Election with neither of the major parties yet holding a majority in the House of representatives.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Long-awaited Chilcot report into UK's Iraq war role due

The Chilcot report into Britain's role in the 2003 Iraq war is to be published Wednesday, five years after it was due to be delivered. 

The families of the 179 service personnel who died in the six year conflict are hoping it will clarify why the country went to war and examine closely the actions of former prime minister Tony Blair. 

From London Catherine Drew reports


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Senior former government officials brace for criticism from Chilcot

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and senior officials in his government are expected to be strongly criticized for their role in the 2003 Iraq war.  The Chilcot inquiry  which was established in 2009 and is over 5 years late, will release it's report Wednesday.

After hearing from over 100 witnesses and examining tens of thousands of documents,  the report runs to 2.6 million words while the executive summary is 150 pages long. 

The families of the 179 service personnel who died in the six year conflict are hoping it will clarify why the country went to war and closely examine  the actions of former prime minister Tony Blair. 

Sir John Chilcot says he has not shied away from naming those he believes failed in their duty. 


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Elsie Manning lost her daughter, Staff Sergeant Sharron Elliot in 2006.  She  was part of the British Army's Intelligence Corps and died in Basra along with 3 other soldiers.   Mrs Manning told LBC radio she is apprehensive about reading the report. 


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Elsie Manning lost her daughter, Staff Sergeant Sharron Elliot in 2006.  She  was part of the British Army's Intelligence Corps and died in Basra along with 3 other soldiers.   Mrs Manning told LBC radio she believes the failings of the government led to her daughter's death. 

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