Thursday, December 22, 2016

Russia lays to rest assassinated Ambassador with full honours

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Russia staged a memorial ceremony for Andrey Karlov, the Russian ambassador to Turkey who was shot down in Ankara on Monday by a man shouting "Allahu Akbar" and "Don't forget Aleppo". The ceremony was attended by high-level officials, including the Russian President. Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.

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EU considers upgrading trade relationship with Turkey

The European Union is looking into upgrading its trade relationship with Turkey

EU officials say they want to modernise the existing trade deal but insist it would be dependent on Turkey's respect for democracy.
 
Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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Major man-hunt underway for Berlin attack suspect

A major man-hunt is underway across Europe for the man suspected of carrying out the Berlin Christmas market attack which left 12 people dead...

It's emerged 24-year-old Anis Amri - a Tunisian national - had been under surveillance for 6 months on suspicion of planning a robbery in order to pay for guns.

Authorities in Germany have put up a 104-thousand dollar reward for information leading to his arrest.

German Interior Minister Ralf Jäger confirmed Amri had been on a watchlist...

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Sydney man jailed for travelling to conflict zone

A Sydney man charged with attempting to travel to Syria and Iraq to fight alongside Islamic State will spend the next two months behind bars.
Arthur Stevens reports

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Australian greenhouse gas emissions heading the wrong way

Australia's greenhouse gas emissions have risen for the second year in a row, with the government still relying on its disputed direct action policy to reduce emissions.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Wednesday, December 21, 2016

President Obama to host Japan's PM Abe in Hawaii

U.S. President Barack Obama is set to host Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (on Tuesday December 27) for a visit which will include a stop at U.S.S. Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor, some 75 years after Japan attacked America, bringing the U.S. into World War II.

Previously, (On May 27, 2016) the American president made an historic visit to Hiroshima, where the U.S. dropped an atomic bomb as part of its efforts to end World War II.

Daniel Kritenbrink, the Senior Director for Asian Affairs at the National Security Council confirmed the historic nature of the visit:

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Daniel Kritenbrink, the Senior Director for Asian Affairs at the National Security Council formally announced the purpose of what is expected to be the final bilateral for President Obama with Prime Minister Abe of Japan.

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Resumption of Aleppo evacuations pave way for Assad to fully reclaim key city

Civilian evacuations and rebel departures from eastern Aleppo resumed Wednesday following a 24-hour delay, according to aid agencies and local media.


This final phase of the evacuations effectively pave the way for the Syrian government to take back full control of the former rebel stronghold. 


Our UN correspondent Liling Tan has the story. 


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President Elect Trump calls Berlin tragedy 'attack on humanity'


An attack on humanity - how Donald Trump described the recent attack on a Berlin Christmas Market.

The President Elect made the remarks on Wednesday to gathered reporters outside his clubhouse in Florida...

Kevin McAleese reports from Washington...

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USA returns land to Japan

The USA has returned 10,000 acres of land back to the Japanese government.

The island of Okinawa, south of Japan, was under US occupation until
1972 and hosts the majority of American military personnel based in
Japan.

US correspondent, Frances Read, reports.

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U.S. rejects Kremlin claim that communications have frozen

Washington has rejected claims by the Kremlin that nearly all communication channels between the U.S. and Russia have been frozen.

The U.S. State department categorically disputed Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov's assertion that the two sides don't communicate with one another, and questioned what he meant.

Nina-Maria Potts reports:

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Israel's Spacecom buying $161 milllion satellite from Boeing

Israel's satellite operator Space Communications has announced it's
buying a satellite from Boeing for $161 million. With the purchase,
Spacecom said it plans to launch a new telecommunications satellite in
2019 to increase its coverage in key emerging markets.

US correspondent Mimi Chiahemen has more

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Volkswagen Agrees to Deal on 3 Liter Diesel Engine Vehicles

Volkswagen has agreed to another deal with US authorities over its emissions cheating scandal. 

This deal affects owners of cars with 3 liter diesel engines. 

Rachel Silverman reports from San Francisco. 

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Germany offers €100,000 for info on truck attack suspect

German authorities are offering a reward of one hundred thousand euros for information leading to the arrest of a Tunisian man suspected of carrying out a deadly attack at a Berlin Christmas market.

Twelve people died when the attacker drove his truck into a crowd of people and the so-called Islamic State has claimed responsibility.

Ira Spitzer reports from the German capital as a manhunt continues for the suspect across Europe.

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At least 19 killed by gunshots during protests in the DRC

The United Nations states that at least 19 people in the Democratic
Republic of Congo have been killed by gunshots during protests against
the country's president.

A further 45 people have been injured as people took to the streets
Tuesday calling for Joseph Kabila to step down from power.

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.

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Syrian armed coalition claims responsibility for Russian Ambassador’s killing

A coalition of radical rebel groups in Syria, Jaish al-Fatah, has claimed responsibility for Monday's killing of Russia' Ambassador to Turkey, Russian media reports.  Moscow condemned the "barbaric" terror attack and pledged to step up fight against terror in retaliation. Daria Bondarchuk reports from the Russian capital.

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Queen and Duke of Edinburgh suffering with heavy colds



Buckingham Palace has confirmed the Queen and her husband have delayed Christmas travel plans, because they are suffering with heavy colds.

The Royal Couple were expected to join other royals at Sandringham on Wednesday.

Our UK correspondent Natalie Powell reports…

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Berlin manhunt centers on Tunisian man

According to media reports, the German police are searching for a Tunisian man in connection with the attack on a Berlin Christmas market that left twelve people dead.

The suspect is reported to have connections with the radical German Islamist scene.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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Orlando shooting families sue social media

The families of some of the 49 people killed in the Orlando nightclub
shooting have sued several social media sites.

The families of three men killed last June say the companies provided
"material support" to the gunman.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Mexico fireworks blast investigated

Investigators are trying to determine what lead to an explosion at a
fireworks markets in Mexico that killed at least 31 people.

Another 70 were injured in the blast at the popular market on the
outskirts of Mexico City.

Mexican-Americans in New York City have expressed shock at the news,
including Alfred Moran.

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Europe's highest court rules UK surveillance law illegal

The European Court of Justice says the indiscriminate gathering and retention of people's data is illegal - in a significant vote against the UK.
The decision rules significant parts of a recent surveillance law championed by Prime Minister Theresa May are illegal.
Our Europe correspondent Elena Casas reports from Brussels.


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