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Nov 14 2015
Six In The Morning Saturday November 14
Paris attacks: what we know so far A state of emergency has been declared in France, after at least 120 people are killed in a series of terrorist attacks across Paris Claire Phipps @claire_phipps Saturday 14 November 2015 07.08 GMT A state of emergency has been declared across France, after at least 120 people are feared …
Nov 14 2015
Random Japan
A ‘Star Wars’-themed jet is flying across the world — here’s what it looks like inside Japanese airlines All Nippon Airways (ANA) has teamed up with Disney to create an in-air experience that’s perfect for the ultimate “Star Wars” fan. Covered in an R2-D2-like designs and a “Star Wars” logo on the outside, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft also has some …
Nov 13 2015
French Police: Coordinated Attacks Around Paris
With reports from the police that 118 people are believed to have died in the Bataclan concert hall, along with at least 40 in separate attacks, the death toll looks to have risen to at least 158. FacebookTwitterGoogle plus 11m ago01:00 What we know so far Claire Phipps This is Claire Phipps taking over from Kevin Rawlinson to …
Nov 13 2015
Six In The Morning Friday November 13
‘Jihadi John’: US air strike targets Isis terrorist Mohammed Emwazi Pentagon has not confirmed death in Raqqa, Syria, of British terrorist believed responsible for beheadings in gruesome Islamic State propaganda videos Claire Phipps and Justin McCurry in Tokyo Friday 13 November 2015 07.01 GMT British and US military worked “hand in glove” to launch …
Nov 12 2015
Six In The Morning Thursday November 12
Sinjar battle: Kurds in offensive to retake Iraq town from IS Kurdish forces in northern Iraq have launched an offensive to retake Sinjar, a strategic town near the Syrian border, from Islamic State militants. The campaign is supported by air strikes by the US-led coalition. Recapturing Sinjar would effectively cut off the supply line between …
Nov 11 2015
Six In The Morning Wednesday November 11
Christmas Island riot images emerge as detainees flown to Australia The Australian government has released pictures showing the riot at Christmas Island migrant detention centre earlier this week and its aftermath. Police used tear gas on Tuesday to end three days of unrest sparked by the death of an Iranian asylum seeker. CCTV images appear …
Nov 10 2015
Six In The Morning Tuesday November 10
China decries Shenyang pollution called ‘worst ever’ by activists Chinese state media and netizens have decried high pollution levels in the northeast city of Shenyang, which activists have said could be the “worst ever” air quality seen in the country. On Sunday pollution readings were about 50 times higher than that considered safe by …
Nov 09 2015
Where America’s Foreign Aid Really Goes
I’ve noticed over the years how Republicans like to complain about American foreign aid programs. Yet, if you look at the map you’ll notice one very interesting fact: The top two recipients of American largess aren’t exactly poor countries and the next three Afghanistan, Jordan and Pakistan receive aid not to help their poorer …
Nov 09 2015
Six In The Morning Monday November 9
Myanmar elections: ruling party ‘has more losses than wins’ says chairman – live Ruling party acting chairman says: ‘We have more losses than wins’ ‘I think you know the outcome,’ Suu Kyi leader tells jubilant party Her party spokesman expects to win 80% of the vote Delayed first results expected at around 4pm (9.30am …
Nov 08 2015
Turkey’s ‘free’ press
We examine the state of journalism in Erdogan’s Turkey; plus, how to separate fact from fiction when news is breaking. Last week, fresh elections in Turkey saw the ruling AK party surge back into power. Turks cast their votes for the second time this year after elections in June saw AK party lose their parliamentary …
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