Friday, October 29, 2021

G20 leaders meeting in Rome to discuss climate, energy

G20 leaders are gathering for their first in-person summit since the pandemic took hold. 

Leaders representing 80% of the global economy will meet in Rome, Italy, to discuss a range of issues including climate change, energy and the global economic recovery. 

Europe Correspondent Lucy Hough has more. 

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NAACP urges athletes to avoid signing with Texas teams

The NAACP has urged pro-athletes to boycott Texas sports teams in response to a series of new restrictive laws in the state.

In a strongly-worded open letter, the civil rights organization said restrictions around abortion, voting rights, and a ban on mask mandates could serve as a "blueprint" for lawmakers to "violate constitutional rights for all."

Toni Waterman has more from Austin, Texas.

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Biden meets Pope ahead of G20 & COP26

US President Joe Biden has met the Pope in Rome as world leaders push
plans to tackle climate change ahead of the key COP26 summit.

Biden will also meet French President Emmanuel Macron as the two
leaders try to smooth diplomatic relations over the submarine deal
with Australia.

Nick Harper reports.

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Indian city on alert following death of popular actor

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The city of Bangalore in south India is on alert following the death of 46-year-old actor Puneeth Rajkumar.

The popular south Indian star died of a heart attack, and police have been brought in as fans have gathered in large numbers, leading to concerns that violence could break out.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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EU SUSPENDS FUNDING

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The European Commission has suspended funding to the World Health Organisation's programme in the Democratic Republic of Congo over the global health body's handling of a sexual abuse scandal.

More than 24 million dollars has been cut following the release of a damning report that documented sexual exploitation and abuse by WHO staff during an Ebola outbreak that occurred between 2018  and 2020 in eastern DRC. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

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Nigeria, 48 others to miss 40% vaccination target by year-end – WHO


The World Health Organization says Nigeria and many other African countries may miss the 40 per cent vaccination target set for African countries by the end of 2021.

Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja


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FRENCH AMBASSADOR SUMMONED BY UK OVER FISH

The French ambassador to the UK will face questions at the Foreign Office later - in an ongoing row over post-Brexit fishing rights.

Paris has threatened to block British boats from some ports - and tighten the electricity supply to the Channel Islands.

It says French vessels are not being given fishing licences that they're entitled to.

France's ambassador has been summoned in London to explain the country's response.

Environment secretary George Eustice says the Government's keen not to see tensions escalate.

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GERMAN PARLIAMENT EMPLOYEE CONVICTED FOR SPYING FOR RUSSIA

A German parliament employee has been convicted for spying for Russia. 

The man was found guilty of sending a disc with the blueprints for Germany's Parliament to Russian authorities. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray has more. 

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Indian state threatens to slap sedition charges for celebrating Pakistan's cricket win

Days after India lost to Pakistan at the T20 cricket World Cup, Indian authorities across the country are taking strict action against those who allegedly supported Pakistan during the match.

In India's most populous state of Uttar Pradesh people who celebrate Pakistan's victory in the recent cricket match could face sedition charges.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports from New Delhi

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Strained relationship between France and Australia eases on the eve of G20

The leaders of Australia and France has spoken for the first time in a month, on the eve of this weekends G20 summit in Rome.


There has been little communication between Scott Morrison and Emmanuel Macron since Australia's cancellation of the submarine contract between the two countries.


Shaun Bindley reports from Brisbane


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Hong Kong officials dismiss concerns over election representation

Hong Kong officials are dismissing suggestions that the city's upcoming elections are going to eliminate opposition voices in the Legislature. The nomination process for candidates begins on Saturday, but leading democratic parties say new electoral rules mean none of their members want to take part.

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.


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Thursday, October 28, 2021

Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo faces criminal complaint of forcible touching

A criminal complaint of forcible touching has been filed against
former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.

It's been over two months since he resigned in the wake of a sexual
harassment scandal.

Sarah Walton reports.

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Record closes on Wall Street while Amazon misses 3rd quarter expectations

There were record highs on Wall Street as the strong third quarter
earnings season continued on Thursday.

It comes despite disappointing new figures on economic growth.

Sarah Walton reports

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Facebook changes company name to Meta

Facebook has announced it is changing its corporate name to 'Meta' to reflect what it says will be a growing focus on a range of products for the virtual 'metaverse'.

The name change also comes on the heels of the leaks of internal documents by whistleblower Francis Haugen that have portrayed the company in a negative light.

Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco

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Oil execs refute congressional allegations they misled public over climate change

The chief executive of oil giant, ExxonMobil, has said his company "does not spread disinformation regarding climate change″ .


He and other industry leaders are testifying before the US Congress amid accusations their companies misled the public over the role of fossil fuels in global warming.


Kate Fisher reports from Washington


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Biden outlines $1.85tr social care package

US President Joe Biden has announced a re-worked social spending and
climate change bill, totaling almost $2 trillion dollars.

However, it still needs to be voted on, and some within his own party
say they remain against it.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Shah Rukh Khan's son granted bail by Mumbai court

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A Mumbai court has granted bail to Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's son, Aryan Khan.

The actor's son has been in jail for three weeks following a drugs raid on a cruise ship.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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US GDP slows in 2nd quarter

The U.S. economy grew at an annualized pace of two percent in the
third quarter- its slowest rate in over a year.

Analysts blame supply chain bottlenecks and the spread of the Covid-19
delta variant for the sluggish growth.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Russia COVID-19 cases soar, Moscow enters partial lockdown

Russia has announced a surge in COVID-19 cases to 40,096 infections in the past day. Some 1,159 people have died of the virus in the past 24 hours. Both figures are the highest since the start of the pandmeic. It comes as Moscow and the surrounding region have begun a partial lockdown on Thursday. Julia Chapman reports.

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FRANCE SEIZES BRITISH TRAWLER

One British trawler's been seized and another warned by France, in a row over fishing rights.

France says the vessels were cautioned after checks off Le Havre.

Meanwhile, Downing Street says it'll retaliate if France goes ahead with a threat to impose sanctions on the UK in the escalating dispute.

Simon Conway reports from London.

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