Thursday, January 5, 2017

Intelligence hearing underway in US Senate

A Senate hearing with top US intelligence figures is underway on Capitol Hill.

The security chiefs are testifying on their findings into recent Russian cyberattacks.

Kevin McAleese reports from Washington...

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Four arrested in Chicago for livestreamed assault

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Four people have been arrested in Chicago for attacking a young man
who has special needs - after live streaming the assault on Facebook.

Police are investigating the incident as a hate crime.

Our US correspondent Laura Cantekin reports.

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US Forces Have Entered Mosul

US forces have been operating inside the Iraqi city of Mosul, seeking to oust Islamic State militants.

Local forces assisted by US and other foreign advisors have struggled to gain ground since entering the city.

From Washington Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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Top US intelligence officials dismiss Assange claims, endorsed by Trump, on Russian hacking

Top US intelligence officials have said they have no confidence in comments made by Wikileaks founder Julian Assange that have been echoed, on Twitter, by US President-elect Donald Trump.


The Director of National Intelligence James Clapper and Under Secretary of Defense Marcel Lettre are testifying on Capitol Hill about Russia's involvement in the hacking of the Democratic Party's computer servers.


They dismissed claims by Julian Assange, repeated by Donald Trump, that Russia was not the source of Democratic Party documents published by Wikileaks in this exchange with Senator John McCain, a prominent Trump critic.


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Russian hacking probe begins in US

The United States Congress is set to hear from senior members of the
intelligence community to shed more light on Russia's alleged cyber
attacks during the US elections.

President-elect Donald Trump is also expected to be briefed on the
subject Friday but dismisses the notion that Russia is to blame for
the hacking.

US correspondent William Denselow reports.

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UK POSTS POSITIVE ECONOMIC DATA

New car sales and service sector data have painted a picture of strength for the UK economy, defying many economists' predictions after last year's Brexit vote.

However, concerns over inflation persist, as it's reported Prime Minister Theresa May's planning to make a major speech warning the EU that the UK is prepared to quit the single market.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Downing Street praises new man in Europe

The British government has called its new representative to the European Union a "seasoned and tough negotiator" who will lead the Brexit negotiations.   

The appointment of senior diplomat Sir Tim Barrow comes after his predecessor Sir Ivan Rogers accused the government of "muddled thinking" and urged diplomats to speak truth to power.   

From London, Catherine Drew reports. 

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Princess Diana Letters At Auction


A letter handwritten by Princess Diana is to be sold at auction and expected to reach between 350 and a thousand dollars.


The letter sent to a steward at Buckingham Palace describes how Prince Harry was constantly in trouble at school.


Our London Correspondent Natalie Powell reports…


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Former Kosovo PM arrested in France on Serbian warrant for war crimes

A former prime minister of Kosovo has been arrested by French police based  on a Serbian arrest warrant.

Ramush Haradinaj (pron: ram -oosh Ha - ra -din -ai) has been acquitted by the UN tribunal twice for war crimes which he denies committing - but Serbia still wants him to face charges.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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Germany debates security after Berlin attack

A plan by Germany's interior minister to ramp up security after last month's deadly Christmas market attack has faced strong opposition so far.

System loopholes and communication breakdowns allowed the perpetrator of that attack to escape the attention of authorities.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin

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French farmer on trial for helping African migrants cross border

A French farmer who helped African migrants cross the border from Italy has gone on trial for aiding illegal arrivals.
Cedric Herrou set up an underground network around Nice to circumvent border controls. 
Our Europe correspondent Elena Casas reports from Brussels.

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Romanian hacker dismissed US Russia hacking claims as “crazy”

A Romanian hacker known for hacking into Hillary Clinton's private email server has cast doubt on US Russia hacking claims. Moscow had repeatedly denied meddling with US voting. The claims come on the eve of Donald Trump's scheduled intel briefing on Russian hacking. Our correspondent Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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Wednesday, January 4, 2017

Right to medication ruling could cost America's prisons billions

An important court ruling in America over the right to medical care for prisoners could cost state governments billions of dollars.

As our North American correspondent John Clarke reports, a judge has ordered Pennsylvania's corrections department to provide expensive Hepatitis C drugs to a prisoner, with the ruling possibly becoming a precedent for the whole country.

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Penalty phase underway in Charleston church shooting trial

The gunman who killed nine black worshippers at a South Carolina church says he won't present any evidence of mental illness in the penalty phase of his trial.

Dylann Roof, who is representing himself in court, was convicted last month on federal hate crime charges.

Steve Mort reports.

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UPDATE: SIR TIM BARROW CONFIRMED UK EU AMBO

A career diplomat with previous experience of working in Brussels has been named the new UK ambassador to the EU.

The appointment of Sir Tim Barrow an attempt by the UK government to draw a rapid line under the resignation of Sir Ivan Rogers on Tuesday.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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New British ambassador to EU named

The British government has appointed a new Ambassador to the European Union following the surprise resignation of Sir Ivan Rogers.


Sir Tim Barrow will now head the British delegation at the EU and play a key role in negotiations about Britain's withdrawal from the group.


His predecessor resigned on Tuesday, accusing Prime Minister Teresa May's government of "muddled thinking".


Charles Crawford, a former British ambassador, worked with Sir Tim Barrow at the British Embassy in Moscow.


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UN, agencies aiding Syrians returning home to war-ravaged Aleppo

A UN official is reporting that thousands of Syrians are slowly making they way back to war-ravaged East Aleppo, braving freezing temperatures to return to their homes, many of which have been destroyed. 


For the returning Syrians, this is the first step to restarting their lives, after the Syrian government's recapture of the former rebel-held city. 


UN correspondent Liling Tan reports from New York. 


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REPORTS: SIR TIM BARROW TO BE NEW UK EU AMBASSADOR

It's reported that a career diplomat with previous experience of working in Brussels will be the new UK ambassador to the EU.

The reported imminent appointment of Sir Tim Barrow would be an attempt by the UK government to draw a rapid line under the resignation of Sir Ivan Rogers on Tuesday.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Berlin attacker made ISIS hand sign after attack

The man who killed twelve people at a Berlin Christmas market last month made an intentional gesture towards security cameras immediately following the attack.

German officials are still probing whether he had any accomplices, and have taken at least one possible suspect into custody.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin

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US Congress poised for major healthcare battle [WRAP]

US President Elect Donald Trump will sign a series of executive orders related to rolling back Obamacare on his first day in office.

That's the message from Vice President Elect Mike Pence, who spent the morning meeting with Republicans on Capitol Hill - while President Obama huddled with Democrats on how to protect his signature healthcare legislation.

Our Washington correspondent Rebecca Foster reports.

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