Friday, December 23, 2016

Vladimir Putin holds annual press conference

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Russia's President Vladimir Putin is holding his annual Q&A session with journalists from Russia and abroad.  He is likely to face questions over the country's involvement in Syria and relations with Turkey. Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.

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Russia's Putin to comment on domestic, foreign policies at year-end presser

Russia's President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to hold an annual press conference in Moscow. The presser comes just days after the assassination of the Russian ambassador to Turkey. President Putin is to face some tough questions on issues like security, Syria, Ukraine as well as the dire state of Russia's shrinking economy. Our correspondent Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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Melbourne terror suspects appear in court

Three men have faced court accused of planning to bomb major landmarks in Australia's Melbourne on Christmas Day after heavily armed police swooped on homes across the city's northern suburbs.
The youngest of the trio complained during a brief court appearance that he suffered injuries during his arrest.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Thursday, December 22, 2016

Major terror plot planned for Christmas day in Melbourne

In Australia, A substantial attack using explosives and other weapons was planned for Melbourne's Flinders Street Station, Federation Square and St Paul's Cathedral on Christmas Day.
That's according to Australian Federal Police who, on Friday morning raided homes across the city's inner north and arrested seven people.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Ikea to pay $50m in child death case

Ikea is to pay 50 million dollars to the families of three young children killed by falling chests of drawers in the US.

The families' lawyers says the payout, which is one of the largest of its kind, reflects the seriousness of the case.

Our US correspondent Rebecca Foster reports.

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Uber Pulls Self-driving Cars from Streets of San Francisco

Uber has removed its self driving cars from the streets of San Francisco.

Authorities threatened legal action if Uber didn't get special permits for the cars.  

Rachel Silverman reports from San Francisco. 

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No arrests in manhunt for Berlin suspect

German police haven't made any arrests in their search for the prime suspect in the deadly truck attack that killed twelve people at a Berlin Christmas market.

Officials confirmed earlier that 24 year-old Tunisian national Anis Amri's fingerprints were found inside the vehicle.
 
Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin

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Trump calls for expansion to U.S. nuclear arsenal

America's next president, Donald Trump, is calling for an expanded nuclear arsenal, reversing Washington's long-standing policy of arms reduction.

His tweeted announcement mirrored a similar statement by Russian President Vladimir Putin which came just hours earlier.

Nina-Maria Potts reports:

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US GDP growth revised up to 3.5% in 3rd quarter


Some positive news for the U.S. economy  

The Commerce Department says the gross domestic product increased at an annual rate of three-and-a-half percent in the third quarter.  

Kevin McAleese reports from Washington..

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UN vote on Israeli settlements delayed

A United Nations vote calling on Israel to end settlement building in
the Palestinian Territories has been indefinitely postponed.

Israel reportedly contacted Egypt, who drafted the proposal, to ask
for a postponement.

Nick Harper reports from the UN.

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Berlin attack a test - Chancellor Merkel

German Chancellor Angela Merkel is describing the attack on the Christmas market in Berlin as a test of democracy and response to terrorism.

German law enforcement continues to search for the lead suspect Anis Amri, while the market itself has been partially reopened.

Adding that the victims are constantly in everyone's thoughts, Chancellor Angela Merkel says this is a test.

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German Chancellor Angela Merkel hopes law enforcement can update everyone on arrests soon.

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Aid workers killed in Mosul mortar strikes

Seven civilians and four aid workers have been killed by mortar fire
in the Iraqi city of Mosul.

The United Nations estimate that a further 40 people were wounded as
Iraqi forces continue their efforts to purge the so-called Islamic
State from the city.

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.

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Trump makes key nominations

U.S. president-elect Donald Trump has made some key nominations, including a foe of China to run a new trade office.

He's also nominated his campaign manager to be a senior counselor.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff has an update:

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Russia stands “stronger than any aggressor” - Kremlin

As Russia bid farewell to the slain Ambassador to Turkey killed on Monday, President Vladimir Putin claimed Russia is "stronger than any potential aggressor". Following the attack on its diplomat the Kremlin pledged to step fight against terror and ordered to create new sophisticated weapons to deter possible threats. Our correspondent Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow. 


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UN approves war crimes investigation team

The United Nations has approved a proposal to set up a team to assess
war crimes in Syria.

The General Assembly held a special vote on the creation of an
investigative body responsible for documenting and prosecuting the
worst human rights abuses.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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German police carry out multliple raids in search for Christmas market attack suspect

German police have carried out multiple raids in several cities in a bid to catch the main suspect wanted in connection with the lorry attack on a Christmas market in Berlin which killed 12 people. 

It comes as it emerged that 24 year old Anis Amri had previously been monitored by the authorities amid concern he was trying to acquire weapons, however surveillance was lifted due to lack of evidence. 

A European arrest warrant has been issued for Amri as Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin. 


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ECJ ruling may complicate post-Brexit trade deal

The European Court of Justice has ruled that an EU free trade deal with Singapore must be agreed by all member states, a decision which has implications for the UK as it prepares for Brexit negotiations. 

It means a trade deal hammered out as Britain leaves the European Union must be agreed by at least 27 national and 11 regional parliaments.   From London, Catherine Drew reports. 

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Italian government prepares bailout of world's oldest bank

Italy's third largest bank looks increasingly likely to be bailed out by the government - in a move that could force thousands of ordinary people to lose some of their savings.
Monte dei Paschi di Siena (pron: mon-tay day-ee pas-kee) is expected to announce later on Thursday has failed to raise the 5 billion euros it needs on the open market (voicer will hold after announcement.)
Our Europe correspondent Elena Casas reports from Brussels.

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Hunt continues for Berlin Christmas market 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. 

On Thursday there were reports that police had raided several apartments in the western city of Dortmund while homes in the capital were also searched  as Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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10 UK blind patients to receive bionic eye

Ten patients in the UK with an inherited form of blindness are to be given "bionic eyes"...

The retinal implant works by using a small video camera to interpret images - passing them on to the patients brain.

Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports...

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