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Chiefs of Defence Forces from the East African Community are in the Democratic Republic of Congo to agree on the initial modalities of establishing a regional force that will assist in the restoration of peace and security in the country.

The DRC has continuously been plagued by fighting from local armed groups. Leon Solomon reports

 

 

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Pope Francis condemns Nigeria church attack as Victims receive treatment in hospital

 

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Pope Francis has condemned the attack on St Francis Catholic Church in Owo local government area of Ondo state, expressing his condolences to the victims' families.

 

Unknown gunmen attacked the church on Sunday, killing dozens of worshippers and injuring several Others. They reportedly detonated explosives before firing at the congregation.

 

Ajeck Mangut reports from Nigeria's capital Abuja.

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JOHNSON TO MEET CABINET AFTER CONFIDENCE VOTE

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's meeting his cabinet on Tuesday after surviving a No Confidence vote in his leadership.

However, 148 of his own MPs voted against him, so his authority is considered damaged even after the victory.

He's facing continued calls to quit from rebel MPs as he pledged to focus on governing.

Cabinet minister George Eustice says the party needs to unite.

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International criticism grows over "Islamophobic" comments by ruling party officials

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International criticism against the Indian government is growing after officials of the ruling party allegedly made derogatory comments against Prophet Muhammad.

Gulf nations as well as Asian countries such as Indonesia are voicing their concerns.

The Indian government is now in damage control mode, as Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.

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Japanese yen tumbles to fresh 20-year low against the dollar

The Japanese yen tumbled to a fresh 20-year low against the US dollar, on speculation that the gap between the two countries' interest rates could widen further.

The weak currency - combined with surging energy prices - is inflating Japan's trade deficit.

Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.

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JOHNSON WINS CONFIDENCE VOTE

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has survived a confidence vote.

But dozens of his own MPs voted against him.

The attempt to remove him as party leader followed a damning report into parties and gatherings in and around Downing Street during lockdown.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Proud boys' leader and four others indicted in Jan 6 Capitol attack

Five members of the extremist group 'Proud Boys' have been charged with seditious conspiracy by the Justice Department for their part in the January 6th Capitol riot.

Public hearings for the U.S. Congress' probe of the assault, are due to take place later this week.

FSN's Caroline Malone reports from Washington.

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Boris Johnson declares "decisive" victory, says he will "bash on" as UK PM

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has welcomed the outcome of a confidence vote in his leadership.

The Prime Minister won the support of 211 of his fellow Conservative Party lawmakers.

But 148 - more than forty percent of the parliamentary party - voted against him.

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US markets close up slights after China eases Covid-19 restrictions

The US markets closed up slightly on Monday as they look to recover
from a losing week.

Investors reacted positively to a lifting of some Covid-19
restrictions in China.

Sarah Walton reports

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Johnson survives confidence vote, but suffers substantial rebellion

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has survived again…winning a vote of no confidence in his leadership.

But the Prime Minister faced a significant rebellion, with more than 40 percent of conservative lawmakers voting against him.

The result of the vote was announced by Sir Graham Brady, chairman of the Conservative Party's 1922 Committee.

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Andrew Marr of Britain's LBC Radio is one of the country's most prominent political commentators.

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Musk Threatens to Walk Away from Twitter Deal

Elon Musk has threatened to walk away from his proposed 44 billion dollar takeover of Twitter. 

He says the social media company is not providing him with adequate data on its users. 

Rachel Silverman has details. 

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UK Chancellor: new energy bills package will have "minimal" impact on inflation

As Conservative MPs decide whether to back Boris Johnson to continue as UK Prime Minister…the Chancellor Rishi Sunak has been grilled in Parliament on the rising cost of living.

The man in charge of the UK's finances told the House of Commons Treasury Committee that his recent 15 billion pound relief package will have a "minimal" impact on inflation.

Giles Gibson reports from London.

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Uncertainty over how UK confidence vote will transpire for Prime Minister Johnson

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing a vote of confidence later, and it's still uncertain exactly what the result might be.

Around about 120 Conservative MPs have pledged their support publicly for him.

But there have been many who have spoken out against Johnson too, including former anti-corruption tsar John Penrose - who has resigned over the past few hours.

He says "it's pretty clear" that the Prime Minister has broken the ministerial code and that he should resign.

Well, Mr Johnson is still trying to persuade Conservative MPs to support him, FSN's Olly Barratt explains what his chance of winning this vote might be.

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Mexico pulls out of Summit of the Americas amid US invite row

US President Joe Biden is trying to salvage his Summit of the Americas
after Mexico's president pulled out of the high-profile, week-long
conference.

Andrés Manuel López Obrador said he would skip the event in
retaliation to the US decision not to invite Cuba, Venezuela and
Nicaragua.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Momentum grows on gun control deal in US Congress, despite staunch opposition

A spate of shootings over the weekend in several US cities has strengthened calls for stricter gun control, as lawmakers insist they're "more confident than ever" that a deal can be reached. 

Gunfire in Philadelphia, Tennessee, Phoenix and Saginaw, Michigan left at least 10 people dead, as the United States reels from a series of mass shootings in recent weeks Tulsa and Buffalo, and the worst school shooting in a decade in Uvalde, Texas. 

From Washington, Benji Hyer reports. 

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New York State introduces new gun laws after Buffalo shooting

New York State has introduced a series of new gun laws following the
fatal shooting of ten people at a supermarket in Buffalo three weeks
ago.

It toughens rules that were already some of the tightest in the country.

Sarah Walton reports

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UK Liberal Democrat party leader urges conservative party to remove Boris Johnson from office

Opposition party leaders are calling on the Conservative party to remove Boris Johnson from his role as Prime Minister.

A confidence vote will take place later, after the threshold of 54 letters of no confidence were submitted to the 1922 committee.

Sir Graham Brady chairs that committee and says a result will be announced soon after the ballot closes at 8pm UK time.

Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Sir Ed Davey, claims that Boris Johnson has lied to Parliament over the partygate scandal - which Mr Johnson Denies.

He thinks it's now time for him to go.

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US warns Russia trying to sell stolen Ukrainian grain to countries facing severe hunger

The US is warning that Russia is trying to sell millions of dollars worth of stolen Ukrainian grain to countries facing dire food shortages.

American diplomats have alerted 14, mainly African, countries, some of which are already facing possible famine.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says voting against his leadership could be damaging for the conservative party

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has urged Conservative Party Members of Parliament to back him in Monday's confidence vote.

54 letters have now been delivered to the 1922 committee, meaning Tory MPs will have the option to remove Mr Johnson from office.

Chris Jones has more from London

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TRIAL OF SINGAPORE NATIONAL ACCUSED OF WIFE'S MURDER POSTPONED

The trial of a Singaporean man charged with the murder of his wife while on vacation in the UK has been postponed. Fong Soong Hert had been scheduled to appear in court this week in Newcastle in the North East of England - the date has now been moved to August. Laura Makin-Isherwood is at Newcastle Crown Court.

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