Monday, December 28, 2015

US might stay in Afghanistan indefinitely

The United States might keep a military base in Afghanistan indefinitely, despite a pledge by president Obama to withdraw all forces from the country.
As our Washington correspondent John Clarke reports, the turnaround follows several military setbacks in Afghanistan.

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Storms kill dozens in US South

Over forty people have died in a string of floods, tornadoes, and blizzards across the South and Central US over the past few days.

Multiple states have declared a state of emergency during the busy holiday travel period.

Blake Williams reports from New Mexico, one of the hardest hit states.

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Mastercard: US Holiday Retail Sales Grow 7.9 Percent

Demand for furniture and women's clothing, as well as strong online sales, helped drive US retail sales over the holiday season - that's according to Mastercard Advisors Spending Pulse.

Analysts there say sales grew almost 8 per cent.

Lorna Shaddick reports from New York.

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OSCE observers under fire in Eastern Ukraine

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The Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe observers have come under fire in Eastern Ukraine on Sunday.  None of the group members had been injured in the incident but the group had to abort their inspection. Julia Lyubova has more.
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Sunday, December 27, 2015

Police kill two in Chicago, answers demanded

The families of two African Americans killed by police over the weekend in Chicago are demanding answers.

Police were responding to a domestic disturbance call when they opened fire, killing 55 year old Bettie Jones and 19 year old Quintonio LeGrier.

The Chicago Police Department says the officers confronted a "combative subject" prompting shots... but they've admitted the shooting of Bettie Jones was an accident.

This is just the latest of a string of high profile incidents involving the deaths of black Americans at the hands of the police.

Jacqueline Walker, a friend of Bettie Jones, questioned the police's actions.

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Janet Cooksey, mother of Quintonio LeGrier, said police violence needs to stop.

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Trump accuses Bill Clinton of sexism

Controversial Presidential hopeful Donald Trump is going after former President Bill Clinton - accusing him of having a penchant for sexism.

Mr. Trump's remarks came after the Clinton camp said the former President would be actively campaigning for his wife Hillary Clinton in the new year.

The millionaire mogul himself has been widely accused of sexism - including just last week when he used vulgar terminology to describe Hillary Clinton's loss to Barack Obama in 2008.

Here's Trump on Fox News:

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Deadly tornadoes in Texas

At least 11 people have been killed in the US state of Texas following a string of deadly tornadoes.

The winds damaged buildings and knocked cars off of highways.

These tornadoes were just the latest in a string of fatal weather incidents across the South Central US this week, which included twenty tornadoes causing havoc in the state of Mississippi.

And officials are warning the coming days may bring major blizzards across Texas and New Mexico.

Mayor Todd Gotell of Rowlett, Texas says there's significant damage in his city. 

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Tornado survivors described the experience.

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Iraqi forces retake Ramadi from ISIS

Iraqi forces have retaken the city of Ramadi from the Islamic State, according to military officials.

Backed by US air-strikes, Iraqi troops retook the main government compound on Sunday, after ISIS held the territory for over half a year.

Rebecca Foster reports from Washington.

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Saturday, December 26, 2015

"Danger to life" flood warnings in UK

"Danger to life" flood warnings have been issued in parts of the UK as heavy rainfall is forecast...

Government officials have reportedly described rainfall levels in areas already flooded as "unprecedented".

Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports...

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Friday, December 25, 2015

53 homes lost as Australian bushfires raze the Victorian surf coast

Bushfires are continuing to cause concerns in Australia's south-east as scorching conditions on Christmas Day give way to cooler temperatures but stronger winds.
Arthur Stevens has the latest.

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Christmas day bushfires cause evacuations in Australia's south east

In Australia Christmas Day turned nasty for residents of Victoria's west coast as bushfires bore down on four towns in the holiday area.
Evacuations were ordered and water bombing aircraft were called in, as Arthur Stevens reports

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Thursday, December 24, 2015

Americans held hostage by Iran eligible for reparations

The Americans and their families who were taken hostage during the Iranian Revolution in 1979 are now eligible for cash reparations.

The former hostages and their survivors could receive as much as $4.4 million each, reports the New York Times.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports

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Syria willing to participate in UN-brokered peace talks, says FM

Syria's government said it is willing to join UN-brokered peace talks scheduled for January in Geneva, to form a national unity government.

But questions remain as to who among Syria's opposition groups should participate.

Our UN correspondent Liling Tan reports from New York.

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Russian government trading information with Taliban

Russian government officials say they are sharing information with the international terrorist group - the Taliban.

Russia says it is doing so to fight another top terrorist organsation - the Islamic State.

Albina Kovalyova reports from Moscow.


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Obama administration reportedly gearing up for deportations

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is preparing to deport hundreds of families who entered the country illegally from Central America, where they were fleeing war and violence.

That's according to the Washington Post, which says the Obama administration is targeting families already earmarked for removal.

The nationwide campaign could reportedly begin as early as January.

Nina-Maria Potts reports:

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Christmas security alert for foreigners in Beijing

Security has been tightened in Beijing following threats against foreigners over the Christmas period.
The US government issued a warning for its citizens in the Chinese capital, and as our Washington correspondent John Clarke reports, other countries have followed.

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7 dead in US tornadoes

At least seven Americans are dead, including a small boy, after a wild weather pattern produced violent tornadoes across the middle of the United States.

Temperature records are being shattered up and down the east coast, thanks in part to El Nino.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Warmest Christmas Eve On Record For New York City

This December 24th is officially the hottest in New York City's recorded history.

With cloudy skies and an expected high of 74 Fahrenheit [23 celcius], it's putting the previous record of 63 Fahrenheit [17 celcius] in 1996 to shame.

Lorna Shaddick reports from the Big (Baked) Apple.

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Coalition Airstrikes Hit Remaining ISIS Fighters in Ramadi

The US-led coalition fighting the Islamic State group has intensified airstrikes in Ramadi. 

They are supporting Iraqi troops seeking to re-take a final section of the city. 

From Washington Daniel Ryntjes reports.
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156 PIECES OF IVORY SEIZED IN TANZANIA

Tanzanian authorities have seized tusks from 45 elephants and arrested two suspects in the country's commercial capital Dar es Salaam. 

The country is fighting what it calls 'a war' against poaching, after losing 60% of its elephants in the last five years. Dan Ashby sent this report from Dar es Salaam. 

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