Thursday, September 22, 2016

Former EU commissioner named in Bahamas tax haven leak

The European Union's former commissioner for competition has been named as the director of a company listed in the Bahamas tax haven.

Neelie Kroes (pron: nee-lee cruise) had failed to declare the company for the ten years she was the Dutch European Commissioner.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports. 

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French presidential candidate Sarkozy says Britain must take responsibility for Calais

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has insisted Britain must take responsibility for the thousands of migrants in the camp at Calais.
He's running to return to the top job next year - and has vowed to "fix the Calais problem" if he wins. 
Our Europe correspondent Elena Casas has more.


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Olympic Row Between Rome's Mayor and Italy's Olympic Chief

Italy's Olympic Chief says he'll keep pushing Rome to host the 2024 Olympics—even though the city's new mayor says it will just bring debt to the capital.

And the he said-she said over the Summer Games will likely continue.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek explains from Brussels. 


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STATE OF EMERGENCY IN CHARLOTTE

A state of emergency's been declared in the US city of Charlotte after fresh protests over the police killing of a black man.

A second night of violence in the North Carolina city has left one person in a critical condition.

Demonstrators took to the streets again over the shooting of Keith Lamont Scott on Tuesday.

Police say he refused to drop a handgun - his family says he was reading a book.

This woman joined the protests in Charlotte, despite the possibility of clashes with riot police.

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UK MOD INVESTIGATES AFGHAN WAR CRIME CLAIMS

Britain's Ministry of Defence is investigating new claims of historic allegations of war crimes by UK troops in Afghanistan.

The inquiry into Afghanistan, Operation Northmoor, has had its staffing and funding boosted as it looks into the allegations.

One claim reportedly involves the detention of a Taliban bombmaker for 106 days in 2010.

Some UK MPs are criticising the possible prosecution of soldiers by what they call 'parasitic lawyers'.

UK reporter Charles Rowe has more.

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Police in Australia warn of USB drive virus scams

Australia's Victoria Police have warned of a scam that could happen anywhere in the world at any time, but has most recently happened in the south east of Melbourne.
Arthur Stevens explains.

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Moscow called Kerry’s UNSC speech “poor show”

US Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov discussed Syria and the recent attack on the UN's humanitarian convoy after the UN Security Council Wednesday meeting. Secretary Kerry accused Russia of undermining the ceasefire in Syria. Moscow called the American diplomat's accusations "a bad show". Daria Bondarchuk reports from the Russian capital.

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Clinton leads Trump in latest poll

Hillary Clinton continues to maintain a comfortable lead over Donald Trump in the latest NBC News, Wall Street Journal Poll.

However, there are signs younger voters are taking a serious look at alternative candidates.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Wednesday, September 21, 2016

Pentagon investigating possible chemical attack by IS

US officials say an investigation is underway to determine whether Islamic State fired a rocket containing mustard gas at US troops in northern Iraq.

No American troops have shown signs of exposure, but if confirmed this would the first case of the extremist organization using chemical weapons.

Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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Boeing and Airbus Get Green Light to Sell Jets to Iran

The US government has given plane makers Airbus and Boeing permission to sell jetliners to Iran. 
The deals kick off a fleet renewal program for Iran Air, after years of sanctions.
Rachel Silverman has details. 

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Facebook Boss Launching Multi-billion Dollar Disease Programme

Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg is launching a three billion dollar
project to help cure diseases by the end of the century.

He and his wife, Priscilla Chan, say they want to make a better future
for children across the globe.

Frances Read reports from California.

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Debate Over Black Man's Actions Before Fatal Police Shooting

One day after police in Oklahoma released video that shows a white
Tulsa police officer fatally shooting an unarmed black man, attorneys
representing the victim's family released photos that appear to
contradict the authorities story about why shots were fired. Attorney
Bejamin Crump says images captured by a helicopter overhead prove
Terence Crutcher did not reach into his vehicle as officers
approached.

Patrice Howard reports from Los Angeles.

Extra Info: Crutcher is one of at least 697 people, 172 of them black
men, who have been fatally shot by police officers this year. This
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FBI looking for two people in connection with NY bombing

The FBI are looking for two people that have been pictured carrying a
suitcase that allegedly carried an unexploded bomb.

The device is believed to have been planted by Ahmad Rahami who has
been arrested in connection with an explosion in Manhattan last
weekend.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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UN to resume aid convoys in Syria

The United Nations says its preparing to resume aid deliveries in Syria, two days after a deadly strike on one of its convoys.

UN officials said in a statement, they are ready to resume aid deliveries "as soon as possible."

Nick Harper reports from UN headquarters in New York.

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US Federal Reserve leaves interest rates alone

The Federal Open Market Commitee of the U.S. Federal Reserve left key interest rates alone, but the forecast points to an interest rate hike in December.

America's central bankers decided to wait, while they do observe that economic factors are improving, and the labor market is strengthening.

Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen described their approach as cautious.

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America's central bankers are indicating December is the next most likely time for an interest rate hike, although Fed Chief Janet Yellen says, overall, rates will remain low.

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AmnestyInternationalTortureReport

The release of an Amnesty International detailed report on alleged torture by Nigerian police has reinvigorated the debate over anti- torture legislation in the country. 

Our Correspondent Sophia Adengo reports from Abuja:

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Anthony Weiner reportedly had affair with 15 year old

Disgraced former New York politician Anthony Weiner reportedly had an online sexual relationship with a 15 year old girl.

Pictures and transcripts obtained by the Daily Mail seem to show he knowingly engaged in sexual behavior with a teenager in high school.

US correspondent Rebecca Foster reports.

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Federal Reserve Votes Against Rate Rise

Federal Reserve officials have voted to maintain current low interest rate policies in the United States.

But they are also signaling the likelihood of a rate rise before the end of this year.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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New US Government Report: Superbugs Remain Major Public Health Threat

A new US government report warns antibiotic resistant “superbugs” remain a major public health threat.
Researchers at the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
say only a multi pronged attack can address the problem. 
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman reports.


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Pres. Obama, PM Netanyahu meet

The moribund peace process between the Israelis and Palestinians topped the discussions for the meeting between U.S. President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Israel's neighbor to the north Syria was also on the agenda, as well as the health of former Israeli President Shimon Peres who suffered a stroke a few weeks ago.

After years of tense and difficult discussions with the Israeli Prime Minister .U.S. President Barack Obama diplomatically took the high road in comments before the meeting.

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