Friday, April 7, 2017

US foreign policy analyst reacts to Syria missile strikes


Donald Trump is facing both condemnation and support at home in the wake of Thursday's US missile strikes on a Syrian air base.

The strikes came just two days after a suspected chemical weapons attack by the Assad regime in Syria's Idlib province.

Michael O'Hanlon from the Brookings Institution says the operation will impact future chemical weapons use in Syria

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But Michael O'Hanlon from the Brookings Institution says the operation will have a limited impact on the wider conflict in Syria

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OUT: "...has much impact."
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But Michael O'Hanlon from the Brookings Institution says this doesn't mark a U-turn in Trump's policy on Syria

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OUT: "...doesn't ring true."
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Russia says US Syria strikes strengthen terrorism

Russia ambassador to the United Nations says America's air strike
against Syria only strengthens terrorism in the Middle East.

Vladimir Safronkov condemned the US strikes which targeted a Syrian
air base in retaliation for Tuesday's chemical weapons attack.

The US ambassador Nikki Haley defended the move saying unilateral
action was needed as the Security Council had failed to act.

The Russian ambassador Vladimir Safronkov warned of the consequences
of America's actions.

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The Russian ambassador Vladimir Safronkov condemned the US strikes.

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US “prepared to do more” in Syria following air strikes

The US ambassador to the United Nations has warned America is
"prepared to do more" following its missile strike on a Syrian
airbase.

Nikki Haley was speaking at an emergency session of the UN Security
Council, at which Russia strongly condemned the US attack as an
"illegitimate" "act of aggression".

The US received support from several Council members including the UK,
France, Japan and Italy.

But Bolivia said America's unilateral action against Syria violated
international law and the UN Charter.

US ambassador Nikki Haley defended the US strikes which were in
response to the chemical weapons attack earlier this week.

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US ambassador Nikki Haley said Syria's ally Russia should bear
responsibility for Tuesday's chemical weapons attack.

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Russia says US planned Syria strike well in advance

Moscow said Friday that US attack against Syria's airbase was prepared well before Tuesday's chemical attack in Idlib happened. The Syrian government denied it possesses chemical weapons. The Kremlin qualified US strikes as an "act of aggression" and sent its most advanced frigate to the Syrian coast. Our correspondent Daria Bondachuk reports from Moscow.


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Neil Gorsuch confirmed as US Supreme Court Associate Justice

The U.S. Senate has confirmed Neil Gorsuch to join the U.S. Supreme Court.

He was considered emminently qualified, but his nomination sparked a massive political fight.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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No comment on Syria; Pres. Trump praises progress with China

U.S. President Donald Trump did not comment further on the airstrikes in Syria, instead focusing on the potential for progress with China during a photo opportunity with President Xi Jinping.

The only hint of the depth of their conversations was the use of the phrase "bad problems will go away" at a time when North Korea, the South China Sea and the global economy are all on the table.

Reporters shouted Syria questions at President Trump after his brief welcoming remarks.

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Syria attack wins initial praise from US Congress

American lawmakers are praising the U.S. military attack on Syria targeting the air base from which the chemical weapons attack was probably launched. 

The Syrian military says at least 7 were killed at the air base, but the Russian military claims the majority of the Tomahawk cruise missiles missed their targets.

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has denounced the attack as irresponsible and reckless, while the office of Russian President Vladimir Putin says its an act of "aggression against a sovereign state in violation of international law."

Speaking to reporters in the basement of a U.S. Senate office building, U.S. Senator John McCain hopes it sends a clear message:

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Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell hopes the attack sends a simple, clear message to President Assad.

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UN Security Council to meet on Syria

The United Nations Security Council is set to meet following the American airstrikes on a base in Syria, partly at the request of Permanent Five member Russia (at 1130am Eastern / 1530 GMT).

Moscow has suspended cooperation with Washington on making sure the two militaries do not interact in Syria, following the firing of 59 Tomahawk cruise missiles.

Our correspondent in Russia, Daria Bondarchuk has an update:

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From Moscow, Daria Bondarchuk reports that the Russian military claims the American operation failed to achieve much destruction.

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Vehicle drives into pedestrians in central Stockholm


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A number of fatalities and injuries have been reported after a vehicle was driven into shoppers in Stockholm.


The incident took place in the centre of the city in one of Stockholm's major pedestrian areas. There have also been reports of shots being fired in a separate area of the city.


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports…


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US unemployment rate dips to 4.5%

US job growth slowed considerably last month with employers adding
just 98,000 people to the workforce in March.

That's fewer than analysts on Wall Street expected but the
unemployment has dropped to a near 10-year low signaling that the US
labor market is continuing to strengthen.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Arrest made in Sweden truck attack

Sweden's Prime Minister Stegan Lofven has confirmed arrests have been made in the lorry attack which has killed at least three in central Stockholm.

Swedish police have launched a major investigation, cordoning off the area which is popular with shoppers.

Our London correspondent Natalie Powell has the initial report:

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Syria strikes overshadow Xi summit

US President Donald Trump has accepted an invitation to visit China.

The announcement came during the two day summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping taking place at the US leader's Florida resort.

The talks are continuing despite being overshadowed by the airstrikes in Syria which took place at Xi and Trump ate dinner at Mar a Lago.

Steve Mort reports.

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At least 3 killed as truck rams crowd in Stockholm

At least 3 people (update as needed, no toll in voicer)  have been killed after a truck drove into a crowd in central Stockholm.
Police say a number of other people have been injured.
Our Europe correspondent Elena Casas reports from Brussels.

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Thousands march against President Zuma in 'day of action'

Tens of thousands of people have marched against President Jacob Zuma across South Africa calling for the ANC leader to step down. Thousands also came out in support of him, with veterans of the ANC's now defunct military wing dressing in military fatigues and declaring that 'they will not tolerate regime change'. Dan Ashby reports on a day of action.

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Russia calls for emergency UN meeting after US strikes in Syria

Russia has called for an emergency meeting at the United Nations
Security Council to discuss the U.S. missile strike on Syria.

Moscow has strongly condemned the attack on a Syrian airbase with the
country's foreign ministry describing the act as "thoughtless."

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.

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ETA to disarm completely

The Basque terrorist group ETA has announced it will disarm completely on Saturday.

The group issued a letter saying it will tell French police and the Basque regional government the locations of its remaining weapons caches. 

Our Europe correspondent Elena Casas reports from Brussels.


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Russia condemns US airstrikes on Syria as an 'act of aggression'

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Moscow has strongly condemned the US airstrikes on a Syrian air base in response to a suspected chemical weapons attack on a rebel-held town.  The Kremlin has called it 'an act of aggression against a sovereign nation'.  Moscow has called for a UN Security Council emergency meeting to discuss the strikes.  Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.

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Survey: Germany becoming less welcoming of refugees

A new study shows more than half the German population now believes the country shouldn't accept any more refugees.

Anti-refugee sentiment is much stronger in the eastern part of the country.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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INDIA SIGNS $2BN DEFENCE DEAL WITH ISRAEL

India has signed a defence deal with Israel to buy 2 billion dollars worth of military hardware.

The move comes ahead of Indian prime minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Tel Aviv in July.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai

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Joint Counter Terrorism Team brought in to investigate Australian attack by nteens

Australia's Joint Counter Terrorism Team has been brought into an investigation after what appeared to be a rampage by a couple of young thieves near Australia's capital Canberra.
Arthur Stevens reports

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