Friday, November 29, 2019

TWO CONFIRMED DEAD IN LONDON ATTACK BY 'CONVICTED TERRORIST'

It's been confirmed that two people were stabbed to death in London, during an incident which also saw the attacker shot dead.

The suspect is reported to be a man previously convicted of a terrorist offence.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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SUSPECT SHOT DEAD IN LONDON 'TERRORISM' INCIDENT

A suspect has been killed after what police are treating as a terrorist incident in central London.

Police were called to a stabbing attack on London Bridge.

Olly Barratt has the latest details.

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World famous free solo climber dies after fall in Mexico

A world famous free solo rock climber has died after falling off a mountain in northern Mexico.

Thirty-one-year-old US climber Brad Gobright fell around 300 metres to his death after attempting an almost sheer face on the El Toro mountain.

Our US Correspondent Harry Horton reports.

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US shoppers stay away from stores on Black Friday

American shoppers spent more than two billion dollars online in the
first few hours of Black Friday. It comes as retail analysts say
fewer people are heading to the stores for the annual sales.
Sarah Walton reports from New York.

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English football club, Arsenal, sack manager

English Premier League club Arsenal have sacked Unai Emery as manager, after just 18 months in charge. 


The Spaniard, who previously led Paris St-Germain to the French league title and won three European trophies with Sevilla, was appointed boss in May 2018. 


Benji Hyer reports from London. 


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N. Korea tests new 'multiple rocket launcher' as peace process falters

North Korea is claiming to have tested a new super-large rocket launcher under the guidance of leader Kim Jong-un. South Korea and Japan quickly condemned the test, which follows a rocket launch last month. 

 

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.


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CONSERVATIVE PARTY ROW WITH BROADCASTER IN UK

The Conservative party in the UK have lodged a formal complaint after broadcaster Channel 4 used an ice sculpture to replace Boris Johnson during an election debate on climate change. 


The party accused the channel of "conspiring" with Jeremy Corbyn, the main opposition leader, after they refused to allow anyone to stand in for the Prime Minister. 


Our London correspondent Holly Hudson has more. 


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NPower to cut thousands of jobs

Energy firm Npower, owned by Germany's E.On is expected to cut up to 4,500 jobs in the UK as part of a restructuring plan.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Frankfurt.

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UK LABOUR LAUNCHES REGIONAL MANIFESTOS

The opposition Labour Party is setting out regional manifestos for all parts of the UK as it tries to turn around disappointing polling numbers.

Ahead of the UK's general election on December 12th, a number of poll have the Conservative Party securing a Parliamentary majority.

Labour says it will carry out an 'investment blitz' with specific pledges on transport, housing and jobs, region by region.

The Conservatives say Labour's spending plans don't add up.

But Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell says they're badly needed.

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Opposition protests continue in Georgia

Demonstrators in Georgia are continuing to protest as they demand electoral reform and a snap election.

MPs rejected changing the voting system earlier this month, a move which sparked the mass demonstrations.

Ross Cullen has more.

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Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa in Delhi

The newly elected Sri Lankan President is visiting New Delhi.

Former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa recently won the presidential election.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.


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Thursday, November 28, 2019

EU FUNDS EAST AFRICA COMMUNITY SECURITY PROGRAM

The European Union Ambassador to Tanzania and the EAC Secretary-General, H.E. Libérat Mfumukeko have launched a new 10 million Euros joint program that is meant to address regional and cross border security threats in the East African region.


Daniel Kijo has more.


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HILLSBOROUGH MATCH COMMANDER FOUND NOT GUILTY

The UK police officer in charge on the day of the Hillsborough disaster has been cleared of manslaughter.


David Duckenfield was on trial over the deaths of 95 of the 96 football fans that died at the FA Cup semi-final match in 1989. 


Our London correspondent Holly Hudson reports. 


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Emmanuel Macron not backing down on "brain dead" NATO comments

French President Emmanuel Macron is not backing down from comments he made describing NATO as « brain dead » - a week before the alliance's leaders meet for a 70th anniversary summit in London.

He met NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in Paris on Thursday. 

Elena Casas reports from Paris.  

 


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Africa Humanitarian Agency



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African countries are pushing for the implementation an African Humanitarian agency. 


Currently the continent largely depends on the United Nations for humanitarian assistance and response. 


But funding for the project remains an issue.


Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa: 



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EU net migration to the UK falls to lowest level since 2003

EU net migration to the UK has fallen to its lowest level for 16 years, according to Britain's statistics body.


Net migration is the difference between the number of people coming into an area and the number of people leaving an area. 


In the year ending June 2019, that difference was 48,000 people.


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Controversial BJP MP praises Gandhi's killer in Parliament

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India's ruling party has dropped a controversial MP from a key defence panel after she called Mahatma Gandhi's assassin a "patriot".

Pragya Thakur's comments sparked protests in the middle of a parliamentary panel and outrage across the country. 

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.


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Polling scare forces change of tune from UK's opposition party

The UK's main opposition party, Labour, is re-shaping its campaign strategy, with just a fortnight to go until the general election. 


With the Conservatives ahead in the polls, Labour is aiming to turn things around, particularly in key Brexit-voting areas.


Benji Hyer has the details from London.


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BRITISH TEENAGER'S FAMILY SUE FOREIGN SECRETARY

The family of a British teenager who was killed in a motorbike crash have launched legal action against the Foreign Secretary over his handling of their son's case.


Harry Dunn's parents allege that Dominic Raab was wrong to grant diplomatic immunity to the American woman suspected of being responsible for his death. 


Our London correspondent Holly Hudson reports. 


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Hong Kong and Thailand meet to increase trade


Carrie Lam, the embattled chief executive of Hong Kong, arrives in Bangkok Thursday for a 2 day trip that seeks to deepen economic cooperation with Thailand. The trip comes after months of increasingly violent protests in Hong Kong and a recent election that saw the opposition candidates make historic gains.


Daniel Quinlan reports from Bangkok

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