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The US Department of Justice has announced an inquiry into why the Central Intelligence Agency destroyed videotapes which showed the interrogation of alleged members of al-Qaeda. Some opposition democrats have accused the CIA of trying to cover up abuse of detainees. From Washington D.D.
Opposition politicians had been demanding an inquiry into the destruction of videotapes of interrogations which took place in 2002. Now the Department of Justice says there's to be a preliminary inquiry held jointly with the CIA. Earlier this week, the CIA acknowledged tapes were destroyed in 2005, the agency's director Michael Hayden said this was done to protect employees who might be identifiable. Senior Democrats have said any inquiry will have to establish if the agency broke the law in destroying the tapes.
The opening of the European Union-Africa Summit in Lisbon has been marked by strong criticism by European leaders of the Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe. During a closed session with Mr. Mugabe in attendance, the German Chancellor Angela Merkel is reported to have condemned his policies as damaging Africa's image. The Head of the European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso told the African leaders the EU would not shrink from raising issues of human rights and good governance at the talks.
"Today our relationship is a mature one which allows and implies that we can discuss openly topics of common concern, this includes naturally humanitarian situation in Darfur or human rights respect in Zimbabwe. Africa and Europe should now be able to discuss human rights and good governance in the truly spirit of partnership."
There has been no public reaction from the Zimbabwean leader, but some African delegates, including the Senegalese President Abdoulaye Wade defended him.
India's national security advisor, MK Narayanan, has warned US and Gulf Arab states to prepare for a new wave of attacks on economic targets. He told at a security conference in Bahrain. Intelligence reports suggested new al-Qaeda training schools had been established near the Afghan-Pakistan border with recruits from fourteen countries.
A British man who turned up alive five years after his apparent death at sea has been charged with obtaining money by deception and lying to get a passport. Mark Simpson reports from Cleveland in the northeast of England.
For five years John Darwin was missing, presumed dead. It was thought he had drowned in a canoeing accident, but last weekend he walked unannounced into a police station in London. He was later arrested and for the past four days he has been questioned about those five missing years. While John Darwin remains in custody, his wife is believed to be in Florida. Police say they would urgently like to talk to her.
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Iran has sent a formal protest to the United States accusing it of spying on Iran's nuclear activities. The Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said the letter of protest was sent in response to a US intelligence report on Monday that concluded Iran had halted its nuclear programme in 2003. At the time, the assessment was welcomed by the Iranian government.
Demonstrators have taken to the streets around the world to press leaders to take action to combat climate change. The rallies were organized to mark the latest international meeting to discuss the issue taking place on the Indonesian island of Bali. Caroline Duffle reports.
Christmas lights were switched off in Germany. In Alaska, protestors plunged into icy waters and in New Zealand hundreds of people gathered to spell out the words 'climate, SOS'. Around the world, they came out today in their thousands. The international protests were timed to coincide with the UN climate change conference in Bali, the negotiations are about trying to agree a new international deal to replace the Kyoto Treaty which is due to expire in 2012.
A Californian diocese has voted to become the first to break away from the US Episcopal Church in protest at its support for gay rights. Delegates of the diocese of San Joaquin voted overwhelmingly to secede after years of disagreement with church authorities triggered by the appointment of an openly gay bishop in 2003. The US Episcopal Church is a branch of the 77 million member Anglican Communion.
The United Stats says that no final decision has been taken on whether three former British residents being held in the detention centre at Guantanamo will be returned to Britain. Reports on Friday suggested that Washington had in essence agreed to the release. The US Defense Department said Washington and London were still engaged in a robust dialogue on the issue.
BBC news.
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BBC News. I'm Lopaco Tary.
The US Department of Justice has announced an inquiry into why the Central Intelligence Agency destroyed videotapes which showed the interrogation of alleged members of al-Qaeda. Some opposition democrats have accused the CIA of trying to cover up abuse of detainees. From Washington D.D.
Opposition politicians had been demanding an inquiry into the destruction of videotapes of interrogations which took place in 2002. Now the Department of Justice says there's to be a preliminary inquiry held jointly with the CIA. Earlier this week, the CIA acknowledged tapes were destroyed in 2005, the agency's director Michael Hayden said this was done to protect employees who might be identifiable. Senior Democrats have said any inquiry will have to establish if the agency broke the law in destroying the tapes.
The opening of the European Union-Africa Summit in Lisbon has been marked by strong criticism by European leaders of the Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe. During a closed session with Mr. Mugabe in attendance, the German Chancellor Angela Merkel is reported to have condemned his policies as damaging Africa's image. The Head of the European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso told the African leaders the EU would not shrink from raising issues of human rights and good governance at the talks.
"Today our relationship is a mature one which allows and implies that we can discuss openly topics of common concern, this includes naturally humanitarian situation in Darfur or human rights respect in Zimbabwe. Africa and Europe should now be able to discuss human rights and good governance in the truly spirit of partnership."
There has been no public reaction from the Zimbabwean leader, but some African delegates, including the Senegalese President Abdoulaye Wade defended him.
India's national security advisor, MK Narayanan, has warned US and Gulf Arab states to prepare for a new wave of attacks on economic targets. He told at a security conference in Bahrain. Intelligence reports suggested new al-Qaeda training schools had been established near the Afghan-Pakistan border with recruits from fourteen countries.
A British man who turned up alive five years after his apparent death at sea has been charged with obtaining money by deception and lying to get a passport. Mark Simpson reports from Cleveland in the northeast of England.
For five years John Darwin was missing, presumed dead. It was thought he had drowned in a canoeing accident, but last weekend he walked unannounced into a police station in London. He was later arrested and for the past four days he has been questioned about those five missing years. While John Darwin remains in custody, his wife is believed to be in Florida. Police say they would urgently like to talk to her.
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Iran has sent a formal protest to the United States accusing it of spying on Iran's nuclear activities. The Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said the letter of protest was sent in response to a US intelligence report on Monday that concluded Iran had halted its nuclear programme in 2003. At the time, the assessment was welcomed by the Iranian government.
Demonstrators have taken to the streets around the world to press leaders to take action to combat climate change. The rallies were organized to mark the latest international meeting to discuss the issue taking place on the Indonesian island of Bali. Caroline Duffle reports.
Christmas lights were switched off in Germany. In Alaska, protestors plunged into icy waters and in New Zealand hundreds of people gathered to spell out the words 'climate, SOS'. Around the world, they came out today in their thousands. The international protests were timed to coincide with the UN climate change conference in Bali, the negotiations are about trying to agree a new international deal to replace the Kyoto Treaty which is due to expire in 2012.
A Californian diocese has voted to become the first to break away from the US Episcopal Church in protest at its support for gay rights. Delegates of the diocese of San Joaquin voted overwhelmingly to secede after years of disagreement with church authorities triggered by the appointment of an openly gay bishop in 2003. The US Episcopal Church is a branch of the 77 million member Anglican Communion.
The United Stats says that no final decision has been taken on whether three former British residents being held in the detention centre at Guantanamo will be returned to Britain. Reports on Friday suggested that Washington had in essence agreed to the release. The US Defense Department said Washington and London were still engaged in a robust dialogue on the issue.
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