Friday, January 3, 2020

European leaders react to US killing of top Iranian general

European leaders have condemned rising violence in the Middle East following the US killing of Iran's top general. 

President of the European Council Charles Michel said in a statement that full escalation in the region must be stopped. 

Lucy Hough (HOFF) has this summary from Brussels: 

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EUROPEAN COUNTRIES CONCERNED OVER IRAQ STRIKE

The US is insisting its air strike in Baghdad against Iran's General Qasem Suleimani was lawful.

It comes as a series of European countries call for a de-escalation in tensions between Washington and Tehran.

Iran says it will take revenge for the killing of its top military commander.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt says Europe is watching the crisis with concern.

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DR Congo Records 5000 Cases of Fatal Viral Disease - Monkey Pox

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The World Health Organization says the Democractic Republic of Congo recorded more than 5000 cases of a fatal viral disease called Monkeypox in 2019.

The disease is transmitted to people from wild animals and is common in tropical rainforest areas of Central and West Africa.

Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.

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Qassem Soleimani -- a profile of the Major General

Qassem Soleimani, the architect of Iran's intelligence and military operations abroad, has been killed in a US air strike on his convoy at Baghdad airport. 


The 62-year-old was considered one of the country's most powerful figures.


Benji Hyer has this profile of the Major General. 


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The World Food Program Warns of Food Crisis in 80 Countries Globally

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The UN World Food Program has identified 15 countries at risk of food emergency if immediate attention is not paid.

The agency says Sub Saharan Africa with countries like Zimbabwe, South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo are facing food insecurity.

Isabel Nakirya reports.

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US AIR STRIKE KILLS IRANIAN GENERAL

A US air strike in Iraq has killed Iran's top military commander General Qasem Soleimani.

Iran says it will take 'severe revenge' for the attack at Baghdad airport.

The strike on General Soleimani's convoy was ordered by US President Donald Trump.

It marks a major escalation in tensions between Washington and Tehran.

Iraq analyst Hiwa Osman says it follows anti-US demonstrations outside the American embassy in Baghdad.

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Russia says killing of Iranian general will 'raise tensions'

Russia's Foreign Ministry says that the US killing of a top Iranian general in Iraq will raise tensions in the region. Iran has already warned of a 'crushing response', with many analysts warning that the killing of General Soleimani is a significant event that could spiral into further conflict. Dan Ashby has the latest from Moscow. 

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Number of tiger deaths in India falls below 100 in 2019, government says

The number of tiger deaths in India last year dropped below 100 for the first time in three years, according to government figures.

There are fewer than 4,000 tigers left in the wild globally.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Fresh wave of protests in Assam, students pledge to continue standing up against CAA

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The students in India's state of Assam welcomed the new year with a pledge to continue resisting the controversial citizenship law.
The law fast tracks citizenship for six religious communities, but it excludes Muslims.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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AUSTRALIA: Evacuations continue in Australia's south east as bushfires ravage two states.

The south east of Australia is under evacuation orders as bushfires continue to threaten towns and properties.
Thousands of people are still stranded with supplies running low and escape routes jammed with non-moving traffic.
Arthur Stevens reports from Melbourne

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BREAKING: Quds force commander Qassem Soleimani "assassinated" in Baghdad

An elite Iranian military commander has been killed in an apparent air strike in Baghdad.

Qassem Soleimani (PRON:  KASSEM  SOLAY-MAH-NEE) was considered Iran's most revered military leader.

Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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Qassem Soleimani (PRON:  KASSEM  SOLAY-MAH-NEE) was considered Iran’s most revered military leader.

Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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Thursday, January 2, 2020

Trump bans most flavoured vaping products

The Trump administration has banned most flavoured vaping products in
an effort to reduce the rise in e-cigarette use among teenagers.

However, it stopped short of eliminating all flavours as it had
previously promised.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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President Trump and leading Democratic Rivals end 2019 with fundraising highs.

President Trump's campaign says it raised $46 million in the fourth quarter of 2019, 5 million more than the previous quarter.

 

Democratic Candidate Bernie Sanders says his campaign raised $34.5bn in the same period, higher than his fellow candidates for the Presidency.

 

Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more details.

 

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TANZANIA’S TAX AUTHORITY SETS NEW COLLECTION RECORD

The Tanzania Revenue Authority says it has collected over 864 million dollars in taxes for the month of December 2019. It says this is the highest amount collected in the country's history. Officials at the authority say that it has surpassed its December target by 100.20%.


Daniel Kijo has more.


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Julian Castro drops out of U.S. presidential race

Julian Castro has announced he is ending his bid to be the Democratic
candidate in the 2020 U.S. election.

Castro served as housing secretary under former President Barack Obama
and was the only Latino running for President.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Islamic State claims Russia New Year attack

The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for a New Year's attack in southern Russia. A police officer was killed when two men carried out a car and knife attack. Julia Chapman has more.

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German factory activity shrinks for 12th straight month

Germany's export dependent economy was dealt another blow in December. The manufacturing sector not only continued to contract, but it contracted at a faster clip. Toni Waterman has the details from Frankfurt.

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Marvel Casts its First Ever Transgender Character in a Bid to Better Reflect Audiences


The Marvel Cinematic Universe is slated to feature its first ever transgender character.  The studio has plans to roll out a variety of minority characters in a bid to better reflect audiences around the world. 

Jillian Wolf reports from New York.

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Protestors pull out of U.S. embassy compound in Baghdad


Iran-backed protestors have withdrawn from the U.S. embassy compound in Iraq's capital, Baghdad.

The embassy was attacked on Tuesday after U.S. air strikes on Iran-backed militia in Iraq and Syria.

Our U.S. correspondent Giles Gibson reports

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TALKS TO RESTORE NORTHERN IRELAND GOVERNMENT RESUME UNDER ELECTION THREAT

Talks to restore Northern Ireland's government have resumed after the Christmas holidays, to try to break three years of political deadlock.

The two largest parties, Sinn Fein [pron: Shin Fayne] and the DUP, have been unable to agree how to share power.

But if they can't come to an agreement in just under two weeks, an election could be called.

Our UK correspondent, Stuart Smith, reports.

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