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Monday, June 6, 2022

JOHNSON 'TO FACE CONFIDENCE VOTE'

There could be a confidence vote in the UK Prime Minister as soon as this week.

Rebel Conservative MPs believe the required threshold of 54 letters to the 1922 Committee may have already been reached.

The Guardian's Political Correspondent, Aubrey Allegretti, says some may have been swayed by seeing Boris Johnson face booing by crowds at the Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

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India's ruling party suspends spokeswoman over Islam comments

A national spokeswoman has been suspended from India's ruling BJP following comments she is reported to have made against Islam.

Nupur Sharma reportedly insulted the prophet Mohammed in comments made during a TV debate. The incident has triggered a diplomatic row in some Gulf countries.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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India approves new booster shot as COVID-19 cases spike

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India has approved a new booster shot as COVID-19 cases are spiking up once again.

Metro cities, Delhi and Mumbai are quickly becoming new coronavirus hotspots.

Authorities say restrictions on movement are unlikely but the vaccination program may be boosted to limit the damage to public health.

Ishan Garg reports.

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Australia and China row over fighter jets in South China Sea

Australia is accusing the Chinese military of carrying out “dangerous maneuvers” in the South China Sea. China’s Global Times newspaper says Australia is being provocative, and is trying to take control of the region.

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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South Korea and US fire missiles in response to North Korea missile launch

South Korea and the United States have launched eight missiles into the sea off the South Korean coast, in response to a barrage of North Korean missile tests in the area.

Seoul and Washington have vowed to strengthen their military cooperation amid growing concerns over Pyongyang's weapons programme, and concerns it's preparing for a nuclear test

Phoebe Amoroso reports.

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Sunday, June 5, 2022

Putin warns West against sending weapons to Ukraine

Ukraine's capital Kyiv has been struck with Russian missiles for the first time in 5 weeks.

Russian president Vladimir Putin has warned of additional attacks if countries like the United States continue to send military supplies to Ukraine.

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.

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UNKNOWN GUNMEN KILL OVER 50 IN ONDO CATHOLIC CHURCH IN NIGERIA’S SOUTH

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Unknown gunmen have reportedly killed over 50 people in an attack on the St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State, South West Nigeria.

Several others were also injured in the attack during a Pentecost day service on Sunday.

Ajeck Mangut reports from Nigeria's capital Abuja.

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Friday, June 3, 2022

Kuwait summons U.S. diplomat over tweet marking the start of Pride month

The top U.S. diplomat in Kuwait has been summoned by their foreign ministry over tweets supporting LGBTQI rights.

U.S. officials posted a rainbow flag and message of solidarity for Pride month, linking to President Biden, in a number of Gulf nations.

FSN's Caroline Malone reports from Washington

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Former Trump Adviser Peter Navarro Indicted

Former Trump White House adviser Peter Navarro has been indicted by a grand jury.

The charges — contempt of Congress.

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has that story.

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US, Japan, South Korea prepare for North Korea nuclear test

The US, South Korea and Japan say they are "preparing for all
contingencies" following warnings North Korea is preparing to test a
nuclear weapon.

It would be the first test of such a device by Pyongyang in over four years.

As Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Elon Musk has “super bad feeling” about the economy - report

Elon Musk isn't feeling too confident about the state of the economy.

In an email sent to Tesla's top executives, Musk said he has a "super bad feeling" and that the electric car company needs to slash jobs and freeze hiring - that according to a Reuters report.

Toni Waterman has more.

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Sudan's June Anniversary

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Sudanese protesters are taking to the streets on Friday to mark the 3rd anniversary of June the 3rd crackdown that left dozens of people killed and injured.

Some people have called it a massacre, meant to thwart the democratic movement in Sudan.

Naba Mohiedeen reports from Khartoum

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US MARKETS PREVIEW: Investors await key inflation figures

[NOTE: Do not broadcast before Sunday June 5th]

Investors in the United States are awaiting highly anticipated new
figures on inflation due out this week.

It'll be an indicator of how well Federal Reserve measures to tackle
rising prices are working.

Sarah Walton reports

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Three killed in Iowa shooting

Two people have been killed in a shooting outside a church in the US
state of Iowa.

Police say the suspected gunman also died in the incident outside a church.

Sarah Walton reports

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QUEEN MISSES SERVICE, HARRY AND MEGHAN BOOED

Britain's Queen Elizabeth has missed a service of Thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral after experiencing 'discomfort' during Thursday's Jubilee celebrations.

The service was held to mark her 70 years on the British throne.

Olly Barratt reports from St Paul's Cathedral.

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EU targets biggest Russian bank, oil in latest round of sanctions

The European Union has adopted a sixth package of sanctions on Moscow, 100 days after the invasion of Ukraine.

The new restrictions include individual sanctions on people the bloc holds responsible for reported atrocities in Bucha, cutting Russia's biggest bank off from the SWIFT international payments system, and banning seaborne imports of Russian oil.

The sanctions were agreed at a political level among EU leaders earlier this week, but technical disagreements had to be overcome before the new measures could be formally adopted.

Rosie Birchard reports from Brussels.

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NIGERIA KICKED OUT OF BASKETBALL WORLD CUP FOLLOWING GOVERNMENT BAN

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The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has confirmed that Nigeria will not participate in the 2022 Women's World Cup billed for Sydney, Australia, later in the year.

The world basketball governing body announced the decision in a statement on Thursday.

This is coming after the Nigeria's Government withdrew all teams from international competitions.

Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja, Nigeria's capital.

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QUEEN MISSING THANKSGIVING SERVICE

Britain's Queen Elizabeth is missing a service of Thanksgiving at st Paul's Cathedral after experiencing 'discomfort' during Thursday's Jubilee celebrations.

The service is being held on Friday to mark her 70 years on the British throne.

Her son Prince Andrew is also missing it due to testing positive for covid-19.

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby was due to host the event at St Paul's but is not attending because of coronavirus.

But he says he's glad it's being held in her honour.

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US government report flags alleged attacks on minorities in India

The US state department in its annual report on international religious freedom alleges that in India attacks on members of minority communities took place throughout 2021.

The report says that the incidents included killings and intimidation.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Biden calls for urgent gun reform in rare prime time address

US president Joe Biden has called for urgent reforms to the country's gun laws in a rare prime time address. The speech comes in the wake of a series of mass shootings that have killed dozens of people in recent weeks.

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The US president called for a raft of measures including a ban on assault weapons and high capacity magazines, like the kind used to murder nineteen children at an elemnatary school in Uvalde Texas.

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President Biden said gun reform was about protecting Americans' freedoms.

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But gun reform remains stalled in the US senate where Biden's Democrats face united Republican opposition.

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