Monday, August 22, 2016

US Extends Condolences Upon Death of ex-President of Singapore

The United States has extended its condolences upon the death of former Singaporean President S R Nathan.

The 92 year-old passed away peacefully at Singapore General Hospital three weeks after suffering a stroke.

He was the longest serving President of the country  and played a pivotal role in foreign and domestic policy.

US State Department Deputy Spokesman  Mark  Toner says US diplomats were saddened to hear the news...

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Continuing email headache for Hillary Clinton

The U.S. Justice Department found nearly 15,000 additional emails sent or received by Hillary Clinton during it's investigation into her use of a private email server while she was U.S. Secretary of State.

She has said she's turned over everything that was not personal, about 30,000 emails in all.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff explains why this discovery of nearly 15,000 more emails is a political headache for Hillary Clinton.

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Iran ends Russian use of airbase

Iran has ended access to the Russian military to one of the air bases from which Moscow was launching airstrikes against Syria.

Iranian defense minister, Brig. Gen. Hossein Dehghan accused the Russians of showing off, and attempting to appear to be a super power.

With the seige of Aleppo getting worse, in Washington, the U.S. military urged Russia to focus on actually cooperating.

Pentagon spokesman Peter Cook:

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White House rejects criticism over response to Louisiana floods

The White House is rejecting criticism that it has failed to respond adequately to the massive flooding in Lousiana.

U.S. President Barack Obama is set to visit Baton Rouge, but U.S. officials have indicated, they do not want his visit to detract from rescue and recovery efforts.

More than 100,000 homes were damaged in what's being described as biblical flooding, and more rain in a few days than Hurrican Katrina.

White House spokesman Josh Earnest says President Obama has been focused on this disaster, even while on vacation:

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Secretary Kerry: South Sudan Needs U.N. Protection Force ASAP

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and counterparts from six African nations are redoubling efforts to prevent South Sudan from sliding back into civil war.

They’re meeting in Nairobi, discussing the planned deployment of extra United Nations troops to the East African country.

As U.S. Correspondent Rachel Silverman reports, the US Secretary of State says the new protection force needs to be deployed as soon as possible. 

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North Korea threatens US, South Korea as joint military drills begin

North Korea is threatening to turn South Korea and the United States into a — and I quote — "heap of ashes through a Korean-style pre-emptive nuclear strike."

The threat comes as South Korea and the US are kicking off a 12-day military exercise, and as word comes that Pyongyang had resumed plutonium production earlier this year.

Here's US correspondent Liling Tan on these developments.

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Pentagon spokesman Peter Cook says the U.S. takes North Korea seriously, but these are regularly scheduled exercises.

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Counter-terrorism tops agenda for VP Biden trip to Turkey

Countering terrorism and especially the fight against the Islamic State will top the agenda for U.S. Vice President Joe Biden's trip to Turkey.

Turkey is now walking-back a claim that the suicide bomber who killed more than 50 at a wedding was a child aged 12 to 14.

White House spokesman Josh Earnest confirmed that attacks like these and terrorism more broadly is on the agenda.

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Ankara has also demanded that the U.S. "speed up" the extradition process for Fethullah Gulen, the man President Erdogan accuses of attempting the July coup.

White House Spokesman Josh Earnest says, Vice President Biden will repeat the message, there is already a process in place.

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Trump Campaign Indicates Changes to Immigration Stance

US presidential  candidate Donald Trump may be wavering on a key element of his hard-line immigration proposals.  

Trump's campaign manager has indicated he may abandon plans to  eject more than 11 million undocumented immigrants.

From Washington  Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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Speedo drop Lochte over Rio lies

Speedo has cut all ties with American Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte. The swimwear brand made the decision after Lochte lied about being robbed at gunpoint in Brazil. From Rio, John Bevir reports.

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Over 100,000 Louisianans apply for federal flood relief

Over 100,000 victims of the Louisiana floods have registered for federal aid.

The federal government has provided $30 million dollars to repair or replace damaged or destroyed homes.

US Correspondent Mary MacCarthy reports:

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Crowdfunding campaign started for marathon runner’s asylum

Over $40,000 has been raised in a crowd-funding campaign to help an
Ethiopian marathon runner seek asylum.

Feyisa Lilesa won a silver medal at the Olympics and says he may be
killed if he goes back home after the Games.

William Denselow reports from Rio de Janeiro.

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ISIS in retreat from Libyan city of Sirte

There's been heavy fighting in the Libyan port city of Sirte, as US-backed forces try to oust fighters of the self-declared Islamic State.

As our US correspondent  John Clarke reports, the fall of Sirte would be a major blow to ISIS, but big challenges would still lie ahead to create peace in the country.

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Pfizer buys cancer drug company for $14bn

Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer has agreed to buy cancer drug-maker Medivation.

The deal is worth $14 billion.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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Trump says Clinton Foundation should be shut down

Donald Trump says the Clinton Foundation must be shut down.

When Hillary Clinton was nominated to be U.S. Secretary of State, the Clinton's promised the Foundation's work would be utterly separate.

However, emails from her staff have indicated there were some attempts to connect big donors to the Foundation to U.S. officials.

The Clinton campaign has said, if Hillary Clinton wins, the Foundation will operate in a different way.

On the Fox News Channel breakfast programme, "Fox and Friends" Donald Trump said that's not good enough.

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Donald Trump suggested to the Fox News Channel breakfast programme, "Fox and Friends" that his rival, Hillary Clinton, has committed criminal acts.

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Donald Trump often calls into American television programs instead of appearing in person.

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Toxic levels of drugs in Prince's body

No one could have survived the amount of fentanyl in Prince's body at the time he died.

As the investigation in to the musician's death continues, the Minneapolis Star-Tribune finds in a report, pills were mislabeled at Prince's home and had high levels of the opiate fentanyl.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Extremists in UK to be put in special prison units


The UK government will introduce special units in prisons in an attempt to stop extremists from spreading their views across the main prison population.

The move comes after a report said there was "complacency" about an increase in Islamic extremism in UK jails.

Our UK correspondent Natalie Feary reports…..


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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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