Monday, September 6, 2021

MH17 families accuse Kremlin of lying over crash involvement

Families of those killed when Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 was shot down seven years ago,, are giving their testimonials in court.

Over 90 people are due to speak in the next three weeks. 

Russia has been accused of lying about its involvement in the incident.

Lucy Hough has more. 

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BUILDING COLLAPSES IN UGANDA KILLING SIX PEOPLE




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At least six people have died and eight others injured after a building collapsed in the capital Kampala.


Local authorities are investigating the cause of the incident.

 

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Belarusian opposition figures sentenced for extremism

Two prominent Belarusian opposition figures have been sentenced to over a decade in prison for their role in organising last year's protest movement. Prosecutors argued that they undermined national security and tried to overthrow the government of Alexander Lukashenko. Julia Chapman reports.

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GERMAN AMBASSADOR DIES IN CHINA

Germany's Ambassador to China has died just weeks after taking up his new role in Beijing. 

The German Foreign Office confirmed the news Monday, saying they were mourning the loss of their colleague. 

From Berlin Trent Murray reports. 

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44 CHILDREN KILLED BY BUBONIC PLAGUE IN DRC

The United Nations Children's Fund, UNICEF, says an outbreak of Bubonic plague in the northeast of the Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed 44 lives since last year.

A study supported by the agency shows that children are especially at risk of contracting the disease because they are more exposed to the risk factors.

Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

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TALIBAN CLAIM PANJSHIR VICTORY

The Taliban claims it now controls the whole of Afghanistan - after taking hold of the last remaining province.

Panjshir was the only part of the country with significant resistance forces, and Taliban fighters claim to have now taken it.

A spokesman for the militant group says a "number of people" were killed.

Armed Forces Minister James Heappey says this latest victory changes little.

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India's service industry expands at the fastest pace in August since the start of the pandemic

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India's service industry is showing signs of healthy recovery as vaccinations go up.

The strongest pillar of the Indian economy expanded at its fasted pace in August since the pandemic started.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi

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Paralympics reach the finish line amid Covid-19 struggles

The Tokyo Paralympics closed Sunday night after nearly two weeks of tournaments, in which 4400 athletes from around the world competed for gold. 


International Paralympic Committee President Andrew Parsons said reaching the final day was an emotional moment as there were doubts over whether the event could go ahead amid the coronavirus pandemic.


As celebrations wind down, Japan is still facing an uphill struggle to bring infections under control.


Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.


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Hong Kong media group directors resign amid police investigation

The directors of the media group founded by jailed Hong Kong tycoon and democracy activist Jimmy Lai have resigned. The Next Digital bosses say a liquidation of the company is the only way to protect shareholders, as it continues to face police investigation under the city's controversial National Security Law. 

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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Friday, September 3, 2021

Biden promises help in hurricane-ravaged Louisiana

US President Joe Biden has promised support for hurricane-ravaged
Louisiana during a trip to see the damage for himself.

Hurricane Ida made landfall in Louisiana on Sunday before coursing a
destructive path up through the US, leaving at least 45 dead across
four states.

Nick Harper reports.

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President Biden Tours Louisiana after Hurricane Ida

President Biden toured Hurricane-hit parts of Louisiana on Friday.

He met with officials who gave him a full assessment of the damage.

FSN's Caroline Malone reports.


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Apple Delays Launch of Anti-Child Pornography Tools

Apple is pushing back plans to roll out technology that will scan users' iPhones in a bid to combat child pornography.


The company said the delay comes as a result of concern from privacy advocates and others over the new feature.


Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco.


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Delta jitters expected to linger on Wall Street [PREVIEW]

The negative impact that the Covid-19 Delta variant could have on the
U.S. economy is likely to be front of mind for investors in the coming
week.

This after many analysts blame surging coronavirus cases for the tepid
jobs figures in August.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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US jobs creation falls to lowest level since January

Nearly a quarter of a million jobs were added to the US economy in August.

But that figure is significantly below the numbers that had been predicted.

Sarah Walton reports

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'Beatles' ISIS member pleads guilty to beheadings

A British ISIS member has pleaded guilty to being involved in the
kidnapping and beheading of American hostages.

Alexanda Kotey was part of the ISIS cell made up of four Brits and
nicknamed 'The Beatles'.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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At least 44 dead in U.S. Northeast following historic rainfall

At least 44 people have died in the U.S. northeast after the region
was hit by the remnants of Hurricane Ida.

It dumped historic rainfall on the region with officials pointing the
finger of blame at climate change.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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EU and AstraZeneca strike a deal on vaccine deliveries

The European Commission and AstraZeneca have reached a settlement over vaccine supply, ending what was shaping up to be an ugly court battle over hundreds of millions of missing COVID-19 vaccines.

Toni Waterman has more from Brussels.

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NZ 'TERRORIST' SHOT DEAD

A suspected terrorist has stabbed six shoppers at a supermarket in New Zealand.

He's since been shot dead by police in Auckland.

Three of the victims are reported to be in a critical condition.

The country's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the attacker was known to authorities.

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Secret tunnel used to transport freedom fighters discovered in New Delhi

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A decades-old secret tunnel has been discovered under New Delhi's legislative assembly building.

Officials believe it was used to smuggle freedom fighters to the iconic red fort by the colonial British government.

Now, the tunnel may get converted into a memorial for the fallen freedom fighters, as Ishan Garg reports.

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Australia - Covid cases continue to climb but the worst is yet to come

With positive infections in the state of New South Wales overnight the highest ever recorded in Australia, the states premier is warning that the worst is still to come.


The state recorded 1,431 new infections overnight, with 12 deaths.


Our Australian correspondent Shaun Bindley reports.


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