Nigeria - Islamist militant group Boko Haram threaten army

Published on Jan 2, 2012 by Euronews

http://www.euronews.net/ The islamist militant group Boko Haram is threatening to confront Nigerian soldiers after the decision by the president to declare a state of emergency in parts of the north.

Heavily armed troops and tanks have been patrolling the streets in areas where the insurgents are concentrated. At least 40 people were killed in a series of bomb attacks on Christmas Day across the country.

South Korea - urges reconciliation with North willing to help the North under the right circumstances

Published on Jan 2, 2012 by Euronews

http://www.euronews.net/ The South Korean president is calling on North Korea's new leader to take the opportunity to return to negotiations after the death of his father Kim Jong-il.

President Lee Myung-bak said South Korea would be willing to help the North under the right circumstances: "We hope there will be a turning point to solve North Korea's nuclear problem this year. As soon as North Korea suspends nuclear activities in progress, six-party talks should be able to resume."

Iran - says it has test-fired two long-range missiles in the Persian Gulf raising tension

Published on Jan 2, 2012 by Euronews

http://www.euronews.net/ Iran says it has test-fired two long-range missiles in the Persian Gulf. On Sunday state TV showed the navy test- firing medium-ranged missiles which it says can avoid radar.

Iran is ending ten days of naval exercises which it claims are aimed at preparing to repel any possible attack.

The has US announced plans for new sanctions against Iran over fears its nuclear programme is aimed at developing atomic weapons.
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Iran claims it can hit 'any target, any time'

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In a drill that shows Iran could hit Israel and US bases, the country test-fires a long range shore-to-sea missile called Qader.

USA - Who will win the Republican race to take on President Barack Obama?

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The republican candidates for the US Presidency have entered the final day of campaigning for the Iowa caucus.

The vote is the first major contest for the party's nomination and could indicate who will compete against Barack Obama for the White House in November.

Steve Kingstone reports.

Europe - Difficult year ahead as Eurozone crisis set to continue

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European leaders have warned of a difficult 2012, as many economists predict a recession this year.

In their new year's day addresses, leaders from Germany, France, Greece and Italy all acknowledged the tough year ahead.

One fifth of leading economists polled by the BBC said the eurozone would not exist in its current 17-member form, while the majority put the possibility of a eurozone break-up at 30%-40%.

Growth in Europe has stalled as the debt crisis has forced governments to slash spending.

Nigel Cassidy reports.

Britain - David Cameron: UK must 'go for it' in 2012

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David Cameron has promised to use the "global drama" of the Olympics and "glory" of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee to help get Britain "up to strength".

"This will be the year Britain sees the world and the world sees Britain," the PM said in his new year message.

He admitted 2012 would be difficult as the economy struggled, but he insisted the coalition understood the problems and would "do more" to help people through them.

Vicky Young reports.

USA - Webcast: Ranger Shot to Death; Arkansas Birds Dead

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today's top stories: including the search for a man who shot and killed a park ranger.

USA - LA police release CCTV of man seen at arson attacks

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Police in Los Angeles release CCTV footage of a man wanted for questioning in connection with a rash of suspicious car fires in the city.