Monday, January 13, 2020

EU Commissioners make solemn declaration in Luxembourg

The European Commission under new president Ursula von der Leyen will take its formal oath of office today. 

In a ceremony known as a "solemn undertaking", the Commissioners pledge to respect the EU's treaties and rights charter. 

Lucy Hough (HOFF) has more from Brussels: 

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Fight Against ADF

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The army in Democratic Republic of Congo says it has killed 40 Islamist rebels and captured their headquarters in the east of the country.

The eastern region army spokesperson says they lost 30 of their troops in the battle in North Kivu province.

Chris Ocamringa reports from Kinshasa


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Indian Opposition Parties Meet to Discuss the New Citizenship Law

India's leading opposition party - the Indian National Congress asked other opposition parties to meet on Monday, to discuss the current political situation in the backdrop of the student protests and the newly-passed citizenship law  

Protests have been on-going for more than a month with students and activists calling the law unsecular.

This will be the first such meeting of the political parties regarding the citizenship law.

Sreoshi Mukherjee has more on this story from New Delhi.

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RWANDA RELEASES UGANDANS



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Rwanda has released four Ugandans from jail in a bid to ease political tension between the two countries.

The Rwandan government is responding to a similar gesture by Uganda who released seven Rwandans last week.

Hillary Ayesiga reports...


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France hosts summit on fighting terrorist groups in the Sahel

The presidents of Mali, Mauritania, Burkina Faso, Chad and Niger are in France on Monday for a summit hosted by President Emmanuel Macron, aiming to step up the fight against Islamist terror groups in the region.

France has 4500 troops on the ground in the Sahel region. 

Elena Casas reports from Paris.  



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Senior UK royals meeting to discuss Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

The Queen is meeting senior royals to discuss the future roles of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, after the couple declared their intent to "step back" from royal duties.


Prince Harry's brother and father, William and Charles, are also attending, while Meghan Markle is expected to join the discussion by phone from Canada.


Benji Hyer has this report on the meeting. 


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ROYAL CRISIS TALKS

Britain's Queen is holding crisis talks with senior royals over the future roles of Prince Harry and his wife Meghan.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced last week they will step back as senior members of the royal family.

Prince Harry, his brother William, and Prince Charles are all attending the talks at Sandringham.

Reporter Matthew Thompson at Sandringham says there's lots to discuss.

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Royal commentator Alastair Bruce says Harry could relinquish some of his titles.

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LIBYA LEADERS TO MEET IN MOSCOW

The heads of the two warring factions in Libya are to meet in Moscow. Both sides have agreed to a ceasefire deal proposed by Russia and Turkey, as Moscow Correspondent Lucy Taylor reports. 


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Thailand has largest protest gathering since 2014

Thousands gathered on Sunday for a 'run against dictatorship', the event's official name was 'run to oust uncle' which is a reference to the county's current prime minister. It went ahead without a hitch, despite logistical hurdles faced by organizers, such as not being allowed prior access to the park to set up. 

Daniel Quinlan reports.

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One woman is raped every 15 minutes in India

Latest crime statistics released by the Indian government show that one woman in India reported a rape every 15 minuted in 2018.

Last year, a Reuters survey found India to be the most unsafe country for women.

Neha Poonia has more.

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AUSTRALIA: HMAS Toowoomba deployed to the Gulf

Australia has tasked on of the Royal Australian Navy's frigates to join
the American led coalition protecting the Straits of Hormuz oil shipping
lanes.
HMAS Toowoomba (TA-WUM-BA) has sailed from Perth with almost 200 sailors
onboard.
Arthur Stevens has more.

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U.S. Defense Secretary fails to validity Trump’s embassy warnings

Secretary of State Mark Esper says he's seen no specific evidence
support the President's claims that Iran planned to attack four U.S.
embassies.

President Donald Trump had previously stated that this threat was a
major reason for the killing of Qassim Suleimani.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Saturday, January 11, 2020

UN extends cross-boarder aid to Syria

An operation to deliver aid to millions of people in Syria has been
extended just hours before the UN Security Council mandate authorizing
it was due to expire.

However the scale of the programme will be halved.

Sarah Walton reports from the United Nations headquarters in New York

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Friday, January 10, 2020

Facebook shares hit record high

Facebook's shares hit an all time high on Friday, topping levels last
seen before several privacy scandals hit the company.

The previous high in July 2018 gave the social media giant a valuation
of $622 billion.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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US Imposes Fresh Sanctions on Iraq

The US is imposing fresh sanctions on Iran.

The penalties come days after Iran fired missiles at US targets in Iraq. That was in retaliation for an American airstrike in Baghdad that killed Iran's top military leader. 

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 


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EU foreign ministers meet for emergency talks in Brussels to discuss Iran crisis

EU foreign ministers are holding emergency talks on the Iran crisis on Friday in Brussels, amidst tensions between Washington and Tehran. 

The talks involve foreign ministers from all 28 EU member states, joined by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. 

The meeting comes amid speculation from Western officials that a Ukrainian passenger plane was shot down in error by an Iranian missile. 

Lucy Hough (HOFF) has more from Brussels


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Boeing release disparaging internal company messages

Boeing has released a trove of internal messages that strongly
criticize the development of their 737 MAX plane.

The plane has been grounded since March in the wake of two deadly crashes.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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U.S. Expresses Condolences to Ukraine as Investigation into Plane Crash Continues

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has spoken with the President of Ukraine… expressing his condolences following the crash of a Ukrainian jetliner Wednesday which killed all 176 people on board.  


Ukrainian President Zelensky says he appreciates the U.S. support, and that all information obtained will help with their investigation. 

Iran is denying the allegations that one of its own missiles downed the airliner… calling on the U.S. and Canada to share any information they have on the crash.  


Jillian Wolf has more from New York.  


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Locust Invasion

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Uganda is on high alert following an invasion of locusts across East Africa.

 

The country's Ministry of Agriculture has warned of a possible locust invasion to North Eastern Uganda after an infestation was reported in neighboring Kenya.

 

But the government has assured the public they are ready to handle the threat.

 
Michael Baleke reports from Kampala

 

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US jobs growth slows

The US economy added fewer jobs than expected last month.

But unemployment remained at a 50-year low.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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