Thursday, February 15, 2018

Florida shooting: suspect charged with murder

A 19-year-old man has been charged with 17 counts of premeditated murder following a mass shooting at a school in Florida.

Teachers were reportedly warned in advance about the behaviour of Nikolas Cruz, who had been expelled from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.

Seventeen people were killed and dozens more injured in the deadliest US school shooting since 2012.

Steve Mort is in Florida and says a picture is beggining to emerge of the suspect.

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US blamed for 5 Russian civilian deaths in Syria

Russia's foreign ministry says the United States killed five Russian
civilians in Syria in an airstrike earlier this month.

The bombing on February 7th could further strain relations between the
two countries.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Cyril Ramaphosa sworn in as South Africa's new president

Cyril Ramaphosa has been sworn in as South Africa's president one day after Jacob Zuma resigned.

In a speech to parliament, Mr Ramaphosa said tackling corruption would be a priority. 

Mr Zuma faced a number of corruption allegations but denies any wrongdoing.

Natalie Powell is in South Africa and says the new president will have a lot of work to do.

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Natalie Powell is in South Africa and says opposition parties want to see new elections.

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US flags at half-staff for Florida victims

The White House has decreed that all flags in the U.S. should be lowered to half-staff to honor the 17 victims of the school shooting in Florida.

This comes after U.S. President Donald Trump suggests on social media mental health problems and not gun ownership laws were to blame.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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RAMAPHOSA TAKES OVER AS SA PRESIDENT

Cyril Ramaphosa is South Africa's new president.

He was the only candidate nominated in parliament so succeeds Jacob Zuma who resigned on Wednesday.

Mr Zuma had been battling long-running corruption scandals and his own ANC party had demanded he step aside.

Speaking in South Africa's parliament, Cyril Ramaphosa said he would address some of the criticisms aimed at his predecessor's government.

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Germany warns India over increased custom duties

India's decision to raise import duties on auto parts from 5% to 15% in its annual budget has irked Germany. The country has warned India the move could trigger retaliatory action.

Germany's envoy to India has said the move could backfire at a time when India is keen on boosting exports to push domestic growth.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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EU thought to be removing Brexit "punishment clause"

The European Union is believed to have changed the wording in a text to remove what's being nicknamed a "punishment clause" after Brexit.

Brussels had outlined a plan to restrict market access for the UK under certain circumstance which outraged many politicians in Britain.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports. 

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17 DEAD AFTER US SCHOOL SHOOTING

The suspect in a school shooting in the US state of Florida has been named as 19 year-old Nikolas Cruz.

He's a former student who'd been excluded from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland.

Mr Cruz was arrested in a nearby town soon after the attack which killed 17.

It's the deadliest school shooting in the US since Sandy Hook in 2012.

Our correspondent Steve Mort is in Parkland - he says it's unclear what impact the incident might have on the debate over gun control.

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US$1.8 billion fraud uncovered at single branch of Indian bank

One of India's largest state-run banks has revealed a 1.8 billion US dollar scam connected to a branch in Mumbai.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports 

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ZUMA RESIGNS AS PRESIDENT OF SOUTH AFRICA

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Jacob Zuma, the president of South Africa, has resigned. Zuma's resignation followed weeks of intense pressure from his party the African National Congress to relinquish the presidency.

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Australian PM changes rules on government members and their relations with staff

In Australia government ministers have been told they must not engage in sexual relations with staff members, under changes in the code of conduct announced by Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Moscow likely to reply 'in kind' to US threat of oligarch sanctions

The US Treasury has said that they will enforce sanctions soon against some of those on the so-called 'Putin List' - a roll call of the richest and most powerful people in Russia. But Moscow has warned that any sanctions will be met with reciprocity. Dan Ashby has more.

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Wednesday, February 14, 2018

Multiple Fatalities in Florida School Shooting

Police are reporting that there are multiple fatalities in a mass school shooting in the U.S. state of Florida

The gunman has been taken into custody two hours after the first reports emerged of gunshots.

The police say he was a former student of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland.

Scott Israel is the Sheriff of Broward County.

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"Several deaths" in Florida School shooting

It's reported there have been several deaths in a mass shooting at a Florida school.


The  suspected gunman - a pupil at the school - has now been taken into custody.


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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"Boosting" of US West Coast defences needed

North Korea's nuclear capability means new investment is needed in
defence systems for the USA's West Coast.

That's according to top military officials in the U.S. who say the threat is "unprecedented."

Frances Read reports from Los Angeles.

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Major U.S. School Shooting: Gunman in Custody

There have been 'numerous fatalities' in a mass shooting, according to a school official in the US state of Florida.

Police have confirmed they've taken the gunman into custody two hours after the first reports of gunshots.

He is reportedly a student at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland.

Robert Runcie is the Superintendent of Broward County Public Schools.

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SpaceX to build space broadband network

SpaceX is to build a broadband internet network using satellites in space.

The company, which launched a rocket last week, has been given
approval from the US communications regulator.

Frances Read reports from Los Angeles where SpaceX is based.

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Suspect in custody after deadly shooting at Florida high school


Authorities say a suspect is in custody after a deadly shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida.

Police responded to earlier reports of an active shooter at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, with a school official describing numerous fatalities.

Our correspondent Steve Mort has more from Orlando in Florida:

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Landmark tax conference kicks off at the UN

A three-day global conference is underway at the United Nations on the
subject of how taxation can help the world body achieve its
Sustainable Development Goals.

It's the first time the Platform for Collaboration on Tax is holding
such an event and participants believe effective taxation can help
solve issues like hunger and poverty around the world.

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.


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South African President Resigns

South African President Jacob Zuma has resigned from office, with immediate effect.

The embattled leader has been under tremendous pressure from members of his own party.

Zuma has been under corruption investigations while his party, the ANC, has seen a decline in its popularity.

Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa, who replaced the President as ANC leader is expected to become acting president.

Zuma said he has served the country to the best of his ability.

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