Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Italian court jails Tunisian boat captain for role in 700 migrant deaths

An Italian court has jailed a Tunisian man for 18 years - saying he was the captain of a migrant boat that sank in April 2015, killing 700 people.
Mohammed Ali Malek's lawyers said a smuggling gang had forced him to pilot the boat. 
Our Europe correspondent Elena Casas reports from Brussels.


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Donald Trump picks Rex Tillerson for Secretary of State

US President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Exxon-Mobil boss Rex Tillerson to be his secretary of state.

Mr Tillerson's close relationship to Russian President Vladimir Putin is likely to come under close scrutiny.

Mr Trump said 64-year-old Tillerson was among the "most accomplished business leaders and international dealmakers" in the world.

Harry Horton reports from Washington.

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UN calls for safe passage for civilians amidst Aleppo carnage

The United Nations says Syrian pro-government forces have been shooting civilians  in Aleppo "on the spot", describing the situation there as a "complete meltdown of humanity". 

Forces loyal to Syria's leader Bashar al Assad, backed by Russia, have recaptured large areas on the besieged city of Aleppo in recent days.   It's understood thousands of civilians are trapped inside buildings in the last remaining rebel-held areas .   

The UN and aid charities are urging the Syrian government to allow safe passage out for those remaining in the city. 

Spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Rupert Coleville says at least 82 civilians have been killed by pro-government forces. 


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Concerns over UK FGM 'parties'

A British Charity is warning that the illegal practice of Female Genital Mutilation, or FGM, is taking place across England.


It's believed that FGM parties have become common, where several girls are cut at the same time.


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports…


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Reports women and children "shot on the spot" in Aleppo

The United Nations says Syrian pro-government forces have been shooting civilians in Aleppo "on the spot", including women and children...

A UN human rights spokesperson says there has been a "complete meltdown of humanity" in the city.

The British government is holding an emergency debate on the issue on Tuesday - as our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports...

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Report: 4500 far-right followers of ‘Reichsburger’ movement in Germany

According to a media report, German authorities believe there are at least 4500 followers of the far-right Reichsburger (RIKES BURGER) movement in Germany.

It's members claim not to recognize the authority of the Federal Government.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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Spain to put clocks back - permanently

The Spanish government has announced it plans to go back in time - changing its clocks to GMT.
Supporters of the change say it will help Spaniards work shorter hours and have a better work-life balance.
Our Europe correspondent Elena Casas reports from Brussels.

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Civilian women and children killed in Aleppo says UN spokesperson in Geneva

The United Nations says pro-government forces in Syria have killed civilian women and children in the opposition held area of eastern Aleppo.

Reports of at least 82 civilians being shot on sight can be reliably proven according to the UN human rights spokesperson based in Geneva.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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Report: Turkey Jails the Most Journalists

Turkey jails more journalists than any other country in the world—according to a new report done by the Committee to Protect Journalists.

Free press advocates say after this summer's failed coup—the Turkish government has tried even harder to suppress reporters.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels. 


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New report warns UK government to have transitional Brexit "game plan"


British government ministers have been warned they must have what's been described as a "clear game plan" for a transitional arrangement for Brexit, as Britain prepares to negotiate with the European Union on leaving the bloc. 

A committee of the House of Lords is warning an interim deal would save UK firms from stiff tariffs and other trade barriers if a complete agreement is not reached in the two year deadline.  From London, Catherine Drew reports. 

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Russia and India to hold joint naval drills

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Russia and India are due to begin naval drills in the Bay of Bengal. The drills will continue until 21 December. At least three ships from each side are reported to be involved in the exercise.  Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.

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Australian Taxation Office systems offline for days following crash

Australia's Taxation Office's online system has been taken down by a world-first glitch in its computers.
The ATO announced its website and other online services were not working on Monday morning, but the services were still down late on Tuesday afternoon.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Trump Appoints Goldman Sachs President As Advisor, Postpones Business Press Conference

Donald Trump has chosen the President of Goldman Sachs to be his top economic advisor.

The President Elect named Gary Cohn as director of the National Economic Council, despite repeatedly criticising the firm during his campaign.

As our US correspondent Lorna Shaddick reports, it comes after Mr. Trump also postponed an important press conference set for later this week, but plans to announce his choice for Secretary of State on Tuesday.

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Monday, December 12, 2016

Twitter reinstates account of controversial “alt-right” leader


Twitter has reinstated the account of the controversial "alt-right" leader Richard Spencer, less than a month after suspending his account.

The alt-right embraces white supremacist, anti-immigrant, and anti-Semitic positions.

US Correspondent Mary MacCarthy has more:

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Venezuela to Pull Bills out of Circulation

Venezuela plans to pull its largest denomination bill out of circulation this week.

Venezuelans will have 10 days from Wednesday to exchange the notes for coins and new, higher-value bills. 

Our Latin American correspondent Juan Carlos Lamas has this report from Caracas. 

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Antonio Guterres sworn in as UN secretary-general

The new United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has been
sworn into office at a special plenary meeting of the General
Assembly. The Assembly elected him by acclamation to succeed outgoing
UN chief Ban Ki-Moon.


Mimi Chiahemen reports from the UN headquarters in New York.

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US Military: Offensive to Capture Mosul on Target

The US military says at least 2 thousand Islamic State militants have been killed or badly injured since the offensive to capture Mosul began. 

Mosul is considered the last major Islamic State stronghold in Iraq.  

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 

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Lockheed Martin Shares Fall After Trump Tweet

Shares in the aerospace company Lockheed Martin have fallen after the US President Elect criticised its fighter jet programme.

 Donald Trump tweeted that the cost of building the F35s was 'out of control'.

 Here's our New York correspondent Lorna Shaddick.

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Senior Republican Senators Support Probe into Russian Hacking

Top Republican Senators are calling for a major investigation into Russia's suspected political hacking.

The CIA last week concluded that those activities were intended to improve Donald Trump's chances of winning the presidency.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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Iran seals $16.6B Boeing deal

IranAir says it has signed a deal to buy 80 passenger planes from U.S. aircraft maker, Boeing.  

The ten-year deal includes 50 Boeing 737 planes and 30 777 planes.  

Kevin McAleese reports from Washington...

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