Thursday, December 15, 2016

First Afghans deported from Germany arrive in Kabul

A plan carrying thirty four failed asylum seekers arrived in Afghanistan from Germany.

The men were the first to be deported under a recently-signed agreement between the two countries.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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Vladimir Putin is in Japan on a 2-day visit

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Russian President Vladimir Putin is in Japan for a two day visit. He will meet with Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe for bilateral talks in Nagato on Thursday. On Friday the Russian President will take part in the Russian/Japanese business forum in Tokyo. Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.
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Australian politician jailed for 5 year for misconduct

In Sydney, former New South Wales State politician Eddie Obeid will be spending Christmas behind bars, after the former cabinet minister was denied bail in the Supreme Court following his minimum three-year sentence for misconduct in public office.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Wednesday, December 14, 2016

Yahoo Discloses Hack to One Billion User Accounts

Yahoo has disclosed a hack affecting more than one billion user accounts. 

The company says this hack is likely distinct from another hack disclosed in September. 

Technology Correspondent Rachel Silverman reports. 

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Rebels Declare New Aleppo Evacuation Deal

Rebel groups in eastern Aleppo say a deal to evacuate the Syrian city has been agreed, after another agreement failed.

Under the terms of the previous deal, brokered by Russia and Turkey, rebel fighters and civilians were supposed to leave early on Wednesday, but that didn't happen.

Our UN correspondent Lorna Shaddick has the latest.

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UN says Syrian government blocking aid deliveries in Eastern Aleppo

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The United Nations is reporting that the Syrian government is blocking
aid deliveries and refusing to help the sick and wounded in Eastern
Aleppo.

The UN also says government backed bombings against rebel holdings in
the east of the city may constitute war crimes.

Our UN correspondent Laura Cantekin reports from New York.

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Trump promises to help Silicon Valley as president

US President-elect Donald Trump promised to do "anything we can do" to help technology companies during a meeting with Silicon Valley leaders on Wednesday.

Mr Trump clashed with the tech industry on several issues, including immigration and government surveillance, during his election campaign.

But the Republican appears to be courting their advice now and has added the bosses of Uber and SpaceX to one of his advisory boards.

Harry Horton reports from Washington.

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Brazil: Senate austerity plan launches protests across the country

Brazilian legislators have voted in favor of a controversial amendment aimed at imposing major austerity measures for the next two decades. 

Protests against the legislation turned violent in the capital Brasilia as well as a dozen states throughout the country.

Andrea Arenas reports

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US Fed raises interest rates

The US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates by a quarter of a percent.

It's only the second rate hike in ten years.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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South Sudan on verge of all-out ethnic civil war, warns UN human rights expert

The South Sudan conflict is on the verge of descending into an all-out ethnic civil war, the United Nations human rights council heard Wednesday.

The grave warning came as South Sudan's President Salva Kirr called for a national dialogue and a stop to hate speech. 

Our UN correspondent Liling Tan reports. 

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BA cabin crew vote for strike action over pay

Around two thousand British Airways cabin crew have voted to take strike action in a dispute over pay after rejecting a 2 per cent pay rise.   

The action could begin shortly however the union Unite, has not any industrial action that might disrupt Christmas travel.   From London, Catherine Drew reports. 

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US deploys 4,000 troops to Poland

The US Army has announced it will deploy 4,000 troops to Poland early next year, in a show of strength against Russia.

Rebecca Foster reports from Washington.

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US Says It Will Limit Arms Sales To Saudi Arabia

The Pentagon has said it will limit its arms sales to Saudi Arabia, after civilian casualties linked to air strikes in Yemen.

The US Defence Department announced it will no longer deliver precision guided weapons to the Saudis, as it's concerned about the way air strikes are being targeted.

Here's our US correspondent Lorna Shaddick.

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China and Trump in war of words over Taiwan

China has warned that any attempt by the new U.S. administration  to cultivate deeper relations with Taiwan would damage relations with Beijing.

Under China's 'One China Policy', Taiwan is not recognized as an independent state, but rather as part of mainland China. 

It's a position the U.S. has traditionally respected- until Donald Trump disturbed the status quo.

Nina-Maria Potts reports:

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US interest rate rise expected

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The US Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates on
Wednesday for the first time in 12 months.

The decision comes after sustained jobs growth, falling unemployment
and rising inflation.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Trump meets with tech leaders at Trump Tower

Some of the biggest names in the US technology industry will meet with President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday at Trump Tower in New York.

Mr Trump clashed with Silicon Valley on several issues during the campaign, including immigration and government surveillance.

But the Republican appears to be courting their advice now and has added the bosses of Uber and SpaceX to one of his advisory boards.

Harry Horton reports from Washington.

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UK's most googled terms of 2016

The most googled term from the UK this year has been revealed as… Euro 2016.


The football tournament, which took place in France edged just ahead of searches for Pokemon Go. - which was the top term globally.


Our Correspondent in London, Natalie Powell, reports.


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European Parliament suspends cash payment to UKIP, says party has been misusing public funds

The European Parliament has suspended payment of 90,000 euros to a think tank linked to UKIP, because ti suspects the party has been awarding contracts in exchange for donations.
Political parties in the European Parliament have to prove they can obtain some private funding before being eligible for public money.
Our Europe correspondent Elena Casas reports from Brussels.


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Germany to begin deporting Afghans

A plane carrying about fifty rejected asylum seekers back to Afghanistan is expected to take off from Germany on Wednesday.

The flight comes amidst concerns that they may face danger upon returning to their home country.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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Aleppo evacuation delayed as ceasefire holds

It's reported the evacuation of remaining rebel fighters and civilians from the besieged Syrian city of Aleppo has been delayed...

A ceasefire between rebels and the government was agreed on Tuesday, but there remains confusion. 

Evacuations were due to begin in the early hours on Wednesday but a fleet of government busses brought in is yet to leave. 

The ceasefire comes following a UN report that civilians left in the remaining rebel-held areas in the east of the city had been killed "on the spot".

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