Wednesday, September 21, 2016

Kerry calls for Syria no-fly zone, accuses Russians of living in "parallel universe"

US Secretary of State John Kerry is calling for the immediate creation of a no-fly zone in Syria, after Monday's deadly attack on a UN humanitarian aid convoy.


He's clashed with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov at the United Nations, after the US accused Moscow of deliberately undermining a ceasefire agreement.


From the US, Simon Marks reports.


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MCLAREN DENIES APPLE TALKS

UK automotive firm Mclaren has denied reports it is in talks with US tech giant Apple about a potential investment.

The Financial Times has reported Apple has started discussions to buy Mclaren - a UK company which makes supercars and owns a Formula One team.

Both Apple and Mclaren have declined to comment on the report in the Financial Times.

From London, Olly Barratt reports.

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Johnson says there is strong evidence Russia carried out deadly UN convoy attack

Britain's Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson says there is strong evidence that Russia carried out the deadly attack on a UN aid convoy near Aleppo Monday evening. 

He also accused Russia and Syria's President Bashir Al Assad of hampering the chances of a ceasefire. 

His comments came after Mr Johnson attended a meeting of the UN Security Council where Russian and American diplomats sparred over the attack on the aid convoy which left at least 20 people dead.  

US defense officials had previously said there was strong evidence that Russian planes carried out the strike however Mr Johnson is one of the first officials to speak publicly.  

He added attempts to revive the ceasefire must continue. 

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US defense officials had previously said there was strong evidence that Russian planes carried out the strike however Mr Johnson is one of the first officials to speak publicly. 

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Mr Johnson said Russia should look closely at the transition plans being offered by President Assad's opponents and accept he cannot be part of the country's future.

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United Nations Security Council meets on Syria

The United Nations Security Council has convened in the hope of
reviving the cessation of hostilities in Syria.

A recent attack on an aid convoy has threatened to derail the peace
process and has exposed divides between the US and Russia who worked
together to implement the peace plan.

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York

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Obama Calls for Reciprocal African Trade Pacts

President Barack Obama is encouraging the US to begin negotiating reciprocal trade agreements with African nations.

He  was  speaking at a major business forum designed  to increase economic ties with the continent.

From the forum in New York, Lorna Shaddick reports...

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Police say Man was Armed in Charlotte Shooting as Black Leaders Call for Boycott

The police chief in the US city of Charlotte, North Carolina says a man who was shot and killed was armed and refused to put his weapon  down.

This account contrasts with that of Keith Lamont Scott's family who say he was reading a book as he was approached.

His death has led to overnight violent protests in the city and a call by black leaders for a financial boycott of their own city.

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Nation  of Islam local representative BJ Murphy says several similar incidents indicate a lack of real concern....

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Kerry calls for no-fly zone in Syria

US Secretary of State John Kerry is calling for the immediate creation of a no-fly zone in Syria, after Monday's deadly attack on a UN humanitarian aid convoy.


Mr. Kerry told the United Nations it's the only remaining option in a bid to breathe new life into a failed ceasefire in Syria.


From the US, Simon Marks reports.


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A grim-faced John Kerry told the UN Syria needs a no-fly zone, and needs it now.


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Black Leaders Call for Economic Boycott Following Shooting

Black leaders in Charlotte North Carolina are calling for an economic boycott of their own city after the latest police shooting incident.

Protests erupted overnight following the death of Keith Lamont Scott.

Tension's have also increased nationwide following another police shooting this week in Oklahoma.

Our US Correspondent Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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Brazil: Former President Lula da Silva to go on trial for corruption

A judge in Brazil has ruled that former President, Luis Inacio Lula da Silva, will go to trial over corruption and money laundering charges. 

Brazilian prosecutors say Mr. Lula received over one million dollars in bribes connected to a scheme at state oil company Petrobras. 

Andrea Arenas reports.

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ONS: Brexit 'no major effect' on UK so far

The UK's national statistics office says the Brexit vote has so far had little impact on the country's economy.


Although the full picture of how the economy has fared in the three months after the referendum vote won't be released until the end of October.


Our correspondent in London Natalie Powell reports…



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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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