Monday, August 22, 2016

Ahmad al-Faqi al-Mahdi becomes first person to plead guilty at the International Criminal Court

Islamist militant Ahmad al-Faqi al-Mahdi has become the first person to ever plead guilty at the International Criminal Court in The Hague.

He admitted to the destruction of cultural sites in Mali as part of a rebel faction in the country which destroyed 9 shrines and a mosque in the capital Timbuktu in 2012.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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Germany steps up Swiss border security

Germany has increased its security on its border with Switzerland in an effort to prevent illegal migrants from entering the country. 

The move is further evidence that Berlin's welcoming stance towards migrants has shifted in recent months.

Ira Spitzer reports from the German capital.

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CAS to hear Russian Paralympians’ appeal against ban

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Russia's Paralympic Team is awaiting the Court of Arbitration for Sport's final decision whether their ban from the Rio Paralympics will be overturned.  The Court of Arbitration for Sport in Rio de Janeiro has scheduled the appeal for Monday.  Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.

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Turkey Blames Weekend Blast on Teenage Suicide Bomber

The suicide bomber who killed more than 50 people at a Turkish wedding and wounded dozens more was a child 12 to 14-years old.

That's according to Turkey's president who's also placing the blame for the attack on ISIS>

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek is tracking the story from Brussels.


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Further interrogations due Monday into Bali cop death

The boyfriend of Australian woman Sara Connor is expected to reveal the complete story about what happened on the night that a Bali policeman was allegedly killed by them, according to his lawyer.
Ms Connor and her British boyfriend David Taylor have both been named suspects over the death of Bali officer Wayan Sudarsa, whose bloodied body was found on Kuta Beach early last Wednesday.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Sunday, August 21, 2016

Iraq hangs 36 men convicted over Speicher massacre

Iraq has executed 36 men convicted of their involvement in ISIL's 2014 Camp Speicher massacre in Tikrit.


But the executions come amidst criticism that the death sentences were handed out unfairly.


Our UN Correspondent Liling Tan reports.


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US condemns suicide attack at Turkish wedding

The Obama administration says it stands with the people of Turkey as they face all forms of terrorism.

Turkish President Tayyip Recep Erdogan says a young person - between the ages of 12 and 14 - was the likely suicide bomber at the wedding  in the city of Gaziantep - killing at least 50.

Our US correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Trump behind Hilary Clinton in campaign spending

Donald Trump is trailing behind opponent Hillary Clinton in campaign spending.
According to a recent report, last month Mr. Trump's campaign spent
close to $20 million less than Secretary Clinton's — and raised $15
million less.
US correspondent Mimi Chiahemen reports

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Wall Street waits for GDP & Yellen

US investors will spend the week eagerly waiting for the release of the latest GDP figures and a major speech by Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen. 

Data should also show a strengthened housing market. 

Nick Harper reports from New York. 

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Friday, August 19, 2016

Judge Knocks Down Proposed Settlement Between Uber and Drivers

A California judge has knocked down a proposed 100 million dollar settlement in a class action lawsuit brought against Uber by Uber drivers. 

The judge said the proposed settlement was not fair, adequate and reasonable. 

From San Francisco, Rachel Silverman has this report. 

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PUTIN HOLDS SECURITY COUNCIL IN DISPUTED CRIMEA

Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Crimea - the disputed Ukrainian peninsula annexed by Russia in 2014 to hold a Security Council meeting. The move comes
in the wake of last week's events when Russia's Federal Security Service announced it foiled several terrorist attacks in Crimea earlier this month.
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RYAN LOCHTE APOLOGIZES FOR RIO BEHAVIOR

US swimmer Ryan Lochte has apologised for his behaviour, after a group of 4 US Olympic swimmers vandalised a toilet.

But the apology stopped short of admitting that they lied about the situation and claiming they had been held up at gunpoint. 

From Rio, John Bevir reports.

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Seven police officers face firing over Laquan McDonald cover-up

The police superintendent in Chicago has called for the firing of seven officers involved in an apparent cover-up after the shooting death of an African-American teenager, 17 year-old Laquan McDonald, in 2014

US Correspondent Mary MacCarthy reports:

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Zika spreads in Miami

The Zika virus is continuing to spread in the US state of Florida.

Authorities say two locally-contracted cases have been reported in Miami Beach, outside the designated "Zika zone" linked to more than thirty infections so far.

Up until now, only mosquitos from one Miami neighborhood were believed to carry the illness.

Researcher, Matthew DeGennaro from Florida International University, expects more cases as Zika-carrying Aedes aegypti mosquitos spread to other parts of the US.

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Trump Campaign Chairman resigns

Donald Trump's presidential campaign chairman has resigned.

Paul Manafort stepped down amid a wave of controversy just days after the Republican nominee reshuffled his election team.

Kevin McAleese has more from Washington...

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Bill to Resign from Clinton Foundation if Hillary is Elected

The Clinton Foundation will stop accepting foreign and corporate donations if Hillary Clinton is elected president.

Former President Bill Clinton  has also  announced that he would resign from the board.

From Washington Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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Zika spreads to Florida tourist hotspot

The Zika virus is continuing to spread in the US state of Florida.

Authorities say two locally-contracted cases have been reported in Miami Beach, outside the designated "Zika zone" linked to more than thirty infections so far.

Steve Mort reports from Miami.

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Mexico's Human Rights Commission accuse police of killing 22 people

Mexico's National Human Rights Commission said that federal police extra-judicially killed 22 people in a raid 
last year. 

According to the commission, the event is one of the worst known cases of abuse by security forces during the country's decade-long drug war. 

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Leverage, not ransom - U.S. State Dept. on Iran payment

The U.S. State Department now says it used a $400 million as leverage to make sure Iran released three American prisoners.

The Obama administration has been accused of paying a ransom, but the money was part of a settlement of a legal dispute more than 3 decades in the making.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Trump expresses "regret" for comments

Donald Trump says he "regrets" some of his more controversial statements.

He was speaking after a campaign team reshuffle seemed to signal an even more combative approach in the coming weeks.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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