Monday, February 27, 2017

Over a hundred headstones damaged at Jewish cemetery

A number of headstones have been vandalized at a Jewish cemetery in
the U.S. city of Philadelphia.

A similar incident occurred several days ago elsewhere in the country
and a number of Jewish centers have also received bomb threats in
recent weeks.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Father of US commando killed in Yemen refused to meet Trump

The father of a US navy seal killed in a raid in Yemen last month said he refused to meet with President Trump on the day his son's body was returned home.

The raid - approved by Donald Trump just six days into his presidency - is also believed to have killed several civilians, including children.

William Owens - the father of Chief Petty Officer Owens - told The Miami Herald the government owes his son an investigation. 

Our Washington Correspondent Harry Horton reports.

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Trump Budget ‘To Cut Funds to State Department and EPA’

The White House is set to send a budget proposal to federal departments that will increase spending on defence but cut the money for the State Department and Environmental Protection Agency - that's according to the Reuters news agency.

 It quotes two anonymous officials, who said that the plans would see the Pentagon get more money for shipbuilding and aircraft.

 Here's our US correspondent Lorna Shaddick.

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South Korea strikes deal on controversial missile defense site

The US is expected to install a new missile defense system to South Korea following a deal reached on a site for the deployment.

The Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system is aimed at dealing with the missile threat from North Korea, but is strongly opposed by both China and Russia.

Steve Mort reports from Moscow.

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UK Child Abuse Inquiry begins first public hearing

A UK inquiry into child sexual abuse is holding its first public hearing after it was set up in 2014.


The Inquiry was set up after the death of television personality Jimmy Savile, when allegations that he abused hundreds of people as children came forward.


But the work has been dogged by controversy and placed in the hands of four separate charwomen since  its launch.


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports 


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LSE, DEUTSCHE MERGER IN DOUBT

The proposed merger between the London Stock Exchange and Deutsche Boerse is in doubt with the LSE saying it believes the deal is unlikely to be approved by the European Commission.

The 29 billion euro tie-up was designed to create a trading operation that could compete better against major American rivals.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Russia hopeful for Syrian opposition unity

Russia says it's hopeful that Syrian opposition groups will form a unified group at peace talks in Geneva.

The country's Deputy Foreign Minister is reported to want Kurdish representatives to be part of a joint delegation.

But a suicide attack over the weekend has cast a shadow over the negotiations.

Steve Mort reports from Moscow.

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Armenia and Azerbaijan urged to step back from fighting after weekend violence

European and US officials are calling on Armenia and Azerbaijan to step back from fighting as fresh conflict has broken out in Europe's oldest ongoing war.

The two countries have been in conflict since 1988 when an Armenian enclave of Azerbaijan voted to join Armenia.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports. 

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EU and NATO Push Macedonian Leader to Allow Opposition Government

Both the European Union and NATO are urging the president of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to step down and allow an opposition government to be formed.

Leaders in Brussels warn democracy is now at stake in the tiny Balkan country. 

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels. 

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Fears mastermind will never be found on 2-year anniversary of Boris Nemtsov's murder

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27th February marks a 2-year anniversary since Russian opposition politician, Boris Nemtsov, was gunned down in central Moscow.  Five men are currently on trial for his killing, they deny the charges.  Boris Nemtsov's relatives say they fear the mastermind of the murder will never be found.  Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.
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MOONLIGHT WINS OSCAR AFTER MIX-UP

Moonlight has won best picture at the Oscars after an initial mix-up which saw La La Land announced as the winner.

Musical La La land did take home six other awards including best director for Damien Chazelle and best actress for Emma Stone.

Casey Affleck won best actor for Manchester by the Sea.

Patrice Howard reports from Los Angeles.

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89th Academy Awards end with Best Picture mix-up

It was a plot twist worthy of the Hollywood setting...

The hours long, 89th Oscars ceremony will be remembered for the final 30 seconds when Actor Warren Beatty presented "La La Land" with the win for best picture before the film's producers were informed that in fact "Moonlight" was the true winner.  

The cast of "Moonlight" were then rushed onstage in scenes of confusion and embarrassment....

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Pres. Trump says 'Obamacare will be repealed and replaced'

Donald Trump says repelling and replacing Obamacare would be something 'very special'.

His remarks came during a White House black tie dinner for US governors - his first social event as President and just a few days before he delivers his State of the Union address to congress.

President Trump made it clear that healthcare would a big part of Tuesday's speech...

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Pres. Trump's pick for Navy Secretary withdraws


President Trump's nominee to lead the Navy has removed his name from consideration. 

Investor Philip Bilden decided to withdraw his name from the Navy Secretary job because of privacy concerns and the difficulties of separating himself from his business interests.  

Kevin McAleese reports from Washington...

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Sunday, February 26, 2017

89th Academy Awards held in Los Angeles

Celebrities are walking the red carpet in Hollywood for the 89th
annual Academy Awards.

La La Land is a favourite to win with 14 nominations. The film,
Moonlight, is also expected to walk away with Oscars - having eight
nominations.

Frances Read is in Los Angeles on the red carpet.

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Amid tsunami of leaks, White House forced to undergo "phone check"

Staff at the White House have been subjected to a random search of their cellphones as President Trump's press secretary tries to stem the flow of leaks from inside the administration.


Sean Spicer ordered his staff to let White House lawyers check their phones, after a series of embarrassing leaks portrayed the White House in chaos.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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US urges Russia to observe ceasefire after attacks on Ukraine monitors

The U.S. State Department is urging Moscow to comply with the cease-fire after a group of OSCE monitors were attacked in Ukraine.

The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe says their observer mission was fired upon and their drone captured.

Our US correspondent Priscilla Huff reports

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Russian human rights campaigner released from jail

A prominent critic of the Kremlin has been released from a Siberian prison after Russia's Supreme Court overturned his conviction.

Ildar Dadin was the first person jailed under rules criminalizing repeated public protests without permission from authorities.

Steve Mort reports from Moscow.

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UK Terror Threat 'Same Mindset' as IRA 40 years ago

The UK's  independent reviewer of terrorism laws has said the country is facing a level of terror threat not seen since the 1970s IRA attacks.


Max Hill, who has been appointed to the new watchdog role, said British cities are being targeted by Islamist extremists.


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports…


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Wall St. looks to keep hot streak alive [PREVIEW]

On Friday in the United States the Dow Jones closed up for the 11th day in a row once again moving into record territory.

Now traders on Wall Street will be looking to comments from the Federal Reserve and President Trump to give the markets fresh momentum.

William Denselow reports from New York.


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