Thursday, January 9, 2020

India restricts import of palm oil from Malaysia

India has officially imposed a restriction on the import of refined palm oil. Experts say this restriction will hit Malaysia hard, since the country is India's main supplier.

This move comes after Malaysia's Prime Minister Mohammad Mahathir criticised India's government for revoking Kashmir's special status six months ago and also recently for allegedly targeting Muslims through a new controversial citizenship law.

Neha Poonia reports.

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Thailand quartentees fifth arrival from China


In the last month at least 59 people in Wuhan have been diagnosed with a mysterious infection which is believed to have originated in a seafood market in the city, according to Chinese Officials. 

Daniel Quinlan Reports

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Diplomats from 17 countries visit Kashmir to assess situation

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Diplomats from seventeen countries are visiting Kashmir for two days.
They are expected to independently assess the situation Kashmir, which the government claims, is normal.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi

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Democrat lawmakers plan vote to curb Trump's war powers on Iran

Democrats lawmakers in the US House of Representatives are moving ahead with a planned vote Thursday that would curb President Trump's war powers against Iran.

The move comes after members of congress were briefed Wednesday by top Trump administration officials over the justification for the recent lethal strike against Iran's top military commander, General Qasem Soleimani

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Wednesday, January 8, 2020

HARRY & MEGHAN "STEP BACK AS SENIOR ROYALS"

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have announced they are "stepping back" as senior members of the royal family in the UK. 

In a statement released by Buckingham Palace and shared on the couple's instagram page, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex revealed they now plan to split their time between the UK and North America. 

London correspondent Holly Hudson has more. 


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Prince Harry and Meghan to Divide Time between UK and North America

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex say they are stepping back from the royal family. 
Prince Harry and Meghan say they plan to divide their time between the UK and North America. 
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has more. 


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European Commission President sends Brexit deadline warning to UK

It will not be possible to sort out every aspect of Britain's future relationship with the EU before the current deadline, according to the President of the European Commission.


Ursula von der Leyen warns that both sides will have to "prioritise" which elements are negotiated before December 2020. That marks the end of the transition period during which the UK and EU will try to strike a free trade deal. 


Benji Hyer reports from London. 


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U.S. President Donald Trump says Iran "appears to be standing down" after missile strikes


U.S. President Donald Trump is bringing in additional sanctions on the Iranian economy.

However, during a speech at the White House, he also moved to de-escalate tensions with Iran after its strikes on military bases hosting U.S. troops in Iraq.

Our Washington correspondent Toni Waterman has more

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Carlos Ghosn slams 'rigged' Japanese justice system

Carlos Ghosn blasted Nissan and the Japanese justice system in his first public remarks since his daring escape from Japan last week. The ex-Nissan chief called his detention a 'travesty against his human rights' and outlined what he believes was a coordinated effort to bring him down. Toni Waterman has more from Washington.

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UN reiterates calls for peace in the Gulf

The United Nations Secretary-General has reiterated calls for
restraint and de-escalation following an Iranian attack on military
bases housing US troops in Iraq.

António Guterres says every effort must be made to avoid a war in the Gulf.

Sarah Walton reports from New York

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Researchers Credit Advanced Treatment as reason for Steepest Decline in U.S. Cancer Related Deaths



New numbers on the death rate among cancer patients in the U.S. show the steepest ever one-year decline.  Researchers say the advancement of lung-tumor treatments could be the cause.  

Jillian Wolf reports from New York. 

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UGANDA - RWANDA TENSION



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Uganda has released nine Rwandan nationals to ease political tension between the two countries.

The former detainees have been repatriated to Rwanda.

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President Trump to address US on Iran missile strikes

US President Donald Trump is due to make a live televised address
about the Iran missile attacks on American bases in Iraq in the coming
hours.

Iran fired more than a dozen missiles in response to the killing of
Iran's top military commander General Qasem Soleimani.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Nationwide Trade Unions' Strike Takes Place in India

10 trade unions all across India declared a strike to be held on Wednesday.

Thousands of people are gathering nationwide to protest against the ruling government.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports from New Delhi…

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State-regulated retail sales officially under way in France

The winter retail sales officially get going on Wednesday in France, with big discounts to entice shoppers.

Sales are state-regulated and take place once in the summer and once in the winter.

Ross Cullen has more.

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DR Congo Measles Deaths

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The death toll of the measles outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has now exceeded 6000. Most of the deaths have been among children under five years.

The World Health Organisation has called for more funding to stop the epidemic, which it has described as the world's fastest-moving outbreak.

Chris Ocamringa reports from Kinshasa

 

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Nigeria’s Asisat Oshoala Wins African Women’s Player Of The Year




Captain of Nigeria's female football team the Super Falcons, Asisat Oshoala has been crowned as the 2019 African Women's Player of the Year.

Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja


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Mahathir calls for Muslim unity after Soleimani Killing


Malaysia's Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamed has criticised the US strike which killed the Iranian general Qasem Soleimani. The 94 year old has regularly made inflammatory comments throughout his long political career and his willingness to be outspoken hasn't wearied with age.

Daniel Quinlan Reports

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177 dead after Boeing crashes in Iran

177 people have been killed after a Ukraine International Airlines flight crashed after take off from Iran. Dan Ashby has more from Moscow. 

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Convicts in 2012 Delhi rape will hang this month

A Delhi court has ruled that four men convicted of gangraping and torturing a woman in 2012 will hang on January 22.

This case sparked off nationwide protests in India bringing thousands of people to the streets and forced the government to strengthen rape laws but implementation has been poor and the attacks have shown no signs of let-up.

Neha Poonia reports.

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