Nineteen Indian sailors who were kidnapped by pirates near the Nigerian coast have been released, the Indian Mission in Nigeria has said.
Correspondent Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja, the nation's capital
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Monday, January 20, 2020
India's richest 1% hold more wealth than bottom 70%, Oxfam study finds
A report by charity Oxfam has revealed stark facts about inequality in India.
It found that India's richest 1% hold four times more wealth than the bottom 70%.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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British PM warns Putin against 'destabilising activity'
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has warned Russian President Vladimir Putin that better relations are impossible as long as Russia continues to threaten the west. In their first meeting since Mr Johnson took office, the British prime minister told Mr Putin that the Salisbury attack must never be repeated. Julia Chapman has more from Moscow.
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Malaysia refuses refuse
Malaysia has returned over 150 shipping containers full of plastic waste since the third quarter last year. Since China banned the import of plastic waste in 2018 it has increasingly been sent to SouthEast Asia.
Daniel Quinlan reports.
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Democrats increase calls for witnesses in impeachment trial
The top Democrat in the US Senate is urging Republicans to allow witnesses in President Trump's impeachment trial, which is due to start on Tuesday.
Democrats are hoping to call on Trump administration insiders who may have information on the Ukraine scandal.
The President's legal team has called the two articles of impeachment "constitutionally invalid."
Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer said they only need the support of a handful of Republicans.
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Saturday, January 18, 2020
AFRICA'S YOUNGEST BILLIONAIRE'S FORTUNE SHRINKS
The fortune of Africa's youngest billionaire, Mohammed Dewji shrunk by $300 million last year, according to Forbes' latest ranking of Africa's billionaires listing in 2020.
Isaac Lukando has more from Dar es salaam.
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Friday, January 17, 2020
THE TANZANIAN GOVERNMENT ENTERS ANOTHER MINING DISPUTE WITH A FOREIGN COMPANY
This comes in less than four days after another mining company also declared a dispute with the government over a disputed mining license.
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India and US Prepare Trade Agreement
India and the United States are preparing a limited bilateral trade agreement that could allow billions of dollars of duty-free products to enter America.
It comes ahead of President Trump's planned visit to New Delhi in the coming weeks.
Our US correspondent Danielle Robertson reports from Los Angeles.
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U.S. Government Reveals Troops Were Injured in Iran Missile Attack
It turns out U.S troops were injured in the January 8th Iranian attack on U.S. bases in Iraq. The Defense Department revealed late Thursday that nearly a dozen American troops were hurt, after initially claiming there were no casualties.
Jillian Wolf has more from New York.
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Iran's Supreme Leader attacks US, defends military
Iran's Supreme Leader has told his country it had been able to "slap
the face" of America with the recent airstrikes on US military bases.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was leading Friday prayers for the first
time in 8 years, also defended the accidental shooting down of a
commercial plane.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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the face" of America with the recent airstrikes on US military bases.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was leading Friday prayers for the first
time in 8 years, also defended the accidental shooting down of a
commercial plane.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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Putin, Erdogan to attend Berlin Libya Conference
German chancellor Angela Merkel has invited world leaders to Berlin Sunday for a conference on the ongoing conflict in Libya.
The conference comes amidst a fragile ceasefire between the UN-backed government and the rebel forces who control most of the country.
Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.
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IOM relocates South Sudan refugees
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The International Organization for Migration says it has, this week, assisted 700 South Sudanese refugees in Ethiopia with onward transportation to refugee camps in Assosa, Western Ethiopia. They were moved from a reception center in Gambella in the South Western part of the country where they had been accommodated since July 2019.
Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa:
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German farmers stage tractor protest
German farmers staged protests on Friday by driving into the country's cities on their tractors.
They're protesting against the German government's agricultural policy and what they describe as "farmer bashing" over environmental issues.
Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Frankfurt.
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They're protesting against the German government's agricultural policy and what they describe as "farmer bashing" over environmental issues.
Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Frankfurt.
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Senior Police Officer Caught Ferrying Alleged Terror Suspects in J&K
India's Ministry of Internal Affairs has ordered a probe against a
police officer who was caught ferrying terror suspects in Jammu and
Kashmir.
The National Investigation Agency is expected to take over the
investigation, according to government sources.
Sreoshi Mukherjee reports.
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police officer who was caught ferrying terror suspects in Jammu and
Kashmir.
The National Investigation Agency is expected to take over the
investigation, according to government sources.
Sreoshi Mukherjee reports.
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Doctors in UK demanding social media companies hand over data
Doctors in the UK are demanding that social media firms hand over their data, as studying it is key to assessing its potential harms, especially to children.
Leading psychiatrists say they will never understand the risks of social media use on mental health unless companies give the data to researchers.
Benji Hyer has more from London.
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BRITISH TEENAGER LAUNCHES CYPRUS APPEAL
A British teenager convicted of lying about being gang-raped in Cyprus has launched an appeal.
The 19 year-old claims police pressured her into withdrawing her allegation that she was attacked by a group of Israeli tourists in Ayia Napa last year.
UK correspondent Rachel Venables reports.
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Russia's new PM promises change
Russia's new Prime Minister has promised 'real change for the better' as his appointment was confirmed by the country's parliament. Mikhail Mishustin was President Vladimir Putin's pick for the post, after three days of upheaval in Russian politics. Moscow Correspondent Lucy Taylor reports.
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China’s President Xi visits Myanmar
China's President Xi arrived on Friday for a two day visit of Myanmar, where he is expected to sign a 1.3 billion dollar port development deal in Rakhine state. It's the first visit by a Chinese president in almost two decades.
Daniel Quinlan reports
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India says Amazon's $1 billion investment 'no favour'
Days after Amazon chief Jeff Bezos announced that his company would invest $1 billion to bring small businesses online in the country, India's trade minister has said Amazon isn't doing the country 'any favours'.
Online retailers like Amazon and Walmart-owned Flipkart are facing criticism from India's government and small retailers over allegations of unfair business practices. Both companies have denied these allegations.
Neha Poonia has more.
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Online retailers like Amazon and Walmart-owned Flipkart are facing criticism from India's government and small retailers over allegations of unfair business practices. Both companies have denied these allegations.
Neha Poonia has more.
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Thursday, January 16, 2020
Ukraine investigates alleged spying on former US ambassador
Ukrainian authorities have begun a criminal investigation into whether President Trump's supporters were spying on the former US Ambassador, Marie Yovanovitch, before she was dismissed from her post by the Trump administration.
The former envoy's movements were being monitored, according to letters, phone records and flash drives obtained from Lev Parnas, an aide to Mr Trump's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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The former envoy's movements were being monitored, according to letters, phone records and flash drives obtained from Lev Parnas, an aide to Mr Trump's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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