Wednesday, September 21, 2016

Voting closes in Labour leadership ballot

Voting by Labour party members  on who should lead Britain's opposition party has closed.  

The result of the contest between incumbent Jeremy Corbyn and challenger Owen Smith will be announced at Labour's conference in Liverpool on Saturday.   From London, Catherine Drew reports. 

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Protesters clash with police in Charlotte after shooting of black man

The US city of Charlotte, North Carolina has returned to calm today after twelve police officers were injured during protests over the police shooting of a black man.

Police cars were destroyed and one officer was hit in the face with a rock, according to officials.

Elsewhere, police in the city of Tulsa, in Oklahoma, said a black man they'd killed on Friday was unarmed.

Our North America Correspondent Harry Horton reports.


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UN General Assembly focuses on Syria

The United Nations Security Council is meeting to discuss the
situation in Syria as the US and Russia continue to blame one another
for the attack on a UN aid convoy.

Meanwhile, also at the UN General Assembly the Secretary-General will
push for faster action on climate change.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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UN hold special Syria meeting

The United Nations is holding a special meeting on Syria, attended by
the Security Council's foreign ministers.

It's an attempt to find a path forward, just days after the most
recent ceasefire collapsed.

The meeting is being held during the UN General Assembly to draw
attention to the situation in the country that has faced more than
five years of civil war.

But Richard Gowan, Fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations
says the meeting on Syria is unlikely to help stop the fighting.

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But Susannah Sirkin, from Physicians for Human Rights says she's not
optimistic about a new UN agreement that would help Syria.

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Susannah Sirkin, from Physicians for Human Rights says the UN Security
Council has not done enough to stop the conflict in Syria.

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Susannah Sirkin, from Physicians for Human Rights says there are too
many differences of opinion within the UN to be able to find a
solution for Syria.

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Nicolas Sarkozy visits Calais as election campaigning gets underway

French presidential candidate Nicolas Sarkozy visited Calais on Wednesday - as the starting gun is fired in France's general election.
Sarkozy's right wing Les Republicains party announced a final list of candidates on Wednesday morning for its primary in November. 
Our Europe correspondent Elena Casas has more.

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UK LABOUR LEADERSHIP CONTEST CLOSES

The leadership contest of Britain's opposition Labour Party is into its final hours ((ALT after 1100GMT: HAS ENDED AFTER VOTING CLOSED))

The winner will be revealed on Saturday and will need to unite a divided party.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.

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Ship Sent to House Refugees Forced Out by Fire

The Greek government is sending a ship to the island of Lesbos to house refugees and migrants after a fire swept through their camp.

The cause of the Monday night blaze that destroyed tents and temporary houses still remains unknown.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels. 


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Kalashnikov set to expand its diversification

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Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin says that Russia's Kalashnikov could start making medical and building equipment and tools.  The arms manufacturer, which makes the AK-47 assault rifle has recently been diversifying its range of products due to sanctions. Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.

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One US Pilot Dies, Another Injured in U-2 Spy Plane Crash

One American pilot was killed and another injured when they ejected
from a U-2 spy plane shortly before it crashed in Northern California
on Tuesday morning. A seasoned instructor and another pilot from from
Beale Air Force Base were participating in a training mission when the
incident occurred. A commander at Beale said he would match the safety
record of a U-2 with any other aircraft the Air Force flies and this
won't deter future missions.

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Microsoft to Buyback $40 Billion in Stock

Microsoft says it’s going to buy back up to 40 billion dollars in stock and boost its dividend to 39 cents from 36 cents. 

The announcements pushed shares up 1 percent in after hours trading. 

Technology Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 

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US officials accuse Russia of bombing aid convoy

U.S. officials are accusing Russia of bombing the aid convoy which was en route to Aleppo.

The accusations come as U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry tries to hold the ceasefire together for Syria during talks with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Rahami Charged with NY and NJ Bombings

The man whom US authorities believe planted bombs in New York and New Jersey over the weekend has been charged with the use of weapons of mass destruction, and bombing a place of public use.

Ahmad Rahami has already been charged with the attempted murder of a police officer, after a gun battle on Monday during which he was taken into custody.

Here's our New York correspondent Lorna Shaddick.

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Tuesday, September 20, 2016

UN Ban Ki Moon Condemns Attack on Aid Truck in Syria at General Assembly Speech

United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki Moon called the attack on a UN
aid convoy in Syria, "savage". He gave these remarks during his final
address to world leaders at the UN General Assembly.

The UN has confirmed that 20 people were killed in the attack.

Secretary General Ban Ki Moon said the UN would halt humanitarian
deliveries to Syria.

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At UN headquarters, Ban Ki Moon also criticized the Syrian government
for its actions.

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Trump used charity funds to settle lawsuits

Donald Trump used funds from his foundation to settle legal disputes against him and his company.

The Washington Post has a paper trail of cancelled checks of more than $250,000 in payments which may violate federal tax laws.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Obama urges global help for refugees

In his final address to the United Nations General Assembly US President Barack Obama has urged countries to open their "hearts" to refugees.

Obama said the world would be a safer place if leaders did more to accept people fleeing their homelands.

The global refugee crisis is a key issue at this year's annual UN meeting, with an estimated 21 million refugees worldwide needing assistance.

President Obama urged the world to act despite the challenges.

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President Obama said not every country was doing all it could.

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Bombing suspect's father says he called FBI two years ago

The father of New York bombing suspect Ahmad Khan Rahami says he called the FBI about his son as far back as 2014.

US media reports Mohammad Rahami also told police two years ago that his son was a terrorist, but that he later recanted his story.

Ahmad Khan Rahami is accused of planting a bomb that injured 29 people, plus two other devices over the weekend.

Steve Mort reports from New York.

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Trump addresses millennials in key Swing State


Donald Trump held a rally Tuesday at a university in the key battleground state of North Carolina.

The republican prsdiential candidate - who wants to freeze immigration from Syria and Lybia and introduce what he calls extreme vetting - told an enthusiatic crowd that immigration was a national security issue.

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Anti-Gay American Pastor Arrested in Botswana

Security agents in Botswana have reportedly arrested and plan to deport an American pastor for anti-homosexual hate speech. 
Botswana’s  President says he personally ordered Pastor Steven Anderson’s arrest. 

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has that story. 

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Another police killing of unarmed black man sparks US federal investigation

American Federal authorities have stepped in to investigate another police killing of an unarmed black man.

40 year old Terence Crutcher was shot to death by a police officer in Tulsa Oklahoma, the latest in a series of similar incidents that have sparked protests across the country.

John Clarke reports from Washington DC

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Sources say George H W Bush to vote for Clinton

Former Republican US President George H. W. Bush is reportedly planning to vote for Hillary Clinton.

A family friend Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, says Mr Bush told her he plans to support the Democratic candidate in this year's presidential election.

Our Washington correspondent Rebecca Foster reports.

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