S Korea offers major aid to North in exchange for denuclearization

South Korea is offering the North money in exchange for denuclearization.

Marking the country's 77th anniversary of liberation from Japanese occupation on Monday, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol offered Pyongyang major aid programs in exchange for steps toward disarmament.

Dave Yin reports.

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Japan’s economy rebounds to pre-pandemic level

Japan's economy is showing signs of recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Growth is being driven by a rise in consumer spending following the lifting of pandemic curbs in March.

Thisanka Siripala reports from Tokyo.

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Gains on Wall Street despite concerns over China’s economy

It was a good start to the trading week on Wall Street as investors
await earnings reports from some major retailers.

But China's decision to cut interest rates has sparked concerns over
the health of the country's economy.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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China restarts military drills over US lawmakers' Taiwan visit

The Chinese government says it has conducted more military drills near Taiwan.

The move comes in response to another US congressional delegation's visit to the island, which China claims as part of its territory.

Ira Spitzer has more

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SIX MONTHS LATER RUSSIA OPENS BOND MARKET -- BUT ONLY TO "NON-HOSTILE" COUNTRIES

Russia is letting foreign investors sell bonds and collect payments for the first time since it invaded Ukraine.

The Central Bank banned foreign buyers from selling assets to prevent investors dumping their assets all at once, as Russian sovereign bonds became incredibly risky to hold.

But the loosening of restrictions only applies to those from "non-hostile" countries.

Stuart Smith reports.

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U.S. national security export controls on semiconductor and turbine technology

The U.S. is limiting the export of technology related to advanced semiconductors and turbines, in order to protect against what it calls 'nefarious military and commercial use'.

It comes at a time when the U.S. is ramping up its own production of semiconductors to better compete globally, in particular against China.

Caroline Malone reports from Washington.

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Millions of Afghans face food insecurity a year after return of Taliban rule

The United Nations says 6.6 million people in Afghanistan are food
insecure and humanitarian aid appeals remain massively underfunded.

It comes a year after the Taliban returned to power in Kabul.

Sarah Walton reports

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US criticizes Iran for blaming Rushdie for attack

The US has hit back at Iran after it said author Salman Rushdie was
"worthy of blame" following his attack in New York.

Rushdie was stabbed multiple times at a literary event last week and
is recovering in hospital.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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KENYA'S NEW PRESIDENT

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William Ruto is the new President for Kenya.

He was announced President by the Kenyan electoral commission after six days of vote counting.

Ruto won with 5.49 percent of the vote beating his closest competitor Raila Odinga with 48.8 percent.

 

Hillary Ayesiga reports...

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U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner appeals Russian drug sentence

Lawyers for Brittney Griner have appealed the American basketball
star's sentence.

The two-time U.S. Olympic gold medalist was sentenced to 9 years in
prison in Moscow on drug smuggling charges.

Gabrielle Fahmy reports.

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Biden pre-Midterm roadshow kicks off

US President Joe Biden and his administration are hitting the road, launching a travel and media blitz over the next few weeks to capitalise on a string of domestic policy successes. 

Cabinet members will be taking dozens of trips to dozens of states this month to spread a message that White House is delivering on its promises, in the hope that the move boosts the Democrats' chances of holding power in Congress in November's Midterm elections. 

From Washington, Benji Hyer reports. 

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UN criticisms lack of education for Afghan women a year since Taliban takeover

The United Nations has warned that Afghanistan has lost $500 million
in the last year by denying secondary education to girls.

It comes a year after the Taliban returned to rule in Kabul.

Sarah Walton reports

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R. Kelly back on trial

Disgraced R&B singer R.Kelly is back on trial in the United States to
face obstruction of justice and child pornography charges.

Kelly already faces decades in prison after being found guilty in a
different federal trial.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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UK FIRST TO APPROVE DUAL-STRAIN CORONAVIRUS VACCINE

The UK has approved a vaccine that aims to target two strains of Covid 19 - the first country to do so. The vaccine's developer, Moderna, says it will be ready to provide doses for use within weeks. Medical regulators have approved it for use in adults.

Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.

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15 New Cases of Monkeypox Confirmed in Nigeria

Fifteen more cases of Monkeypox have been confirmed in Nigeria.

They are among 172 infections to the disease in the country this year.

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.

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IRAN DENIES LINK WITH RUSHDIE ATTACK

Iran says it 'categorically' denies any link with the stabbing of Salman Rushdie in New York.

But the country's foreign ministry says the author himself is to blame over the incident.

Iran's then Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini issued a Fatwa calling for Salman Rushdie's killing, after the publication of his book The Satanic Verses in 1988.

Olly Barratt reports from Erbil, Iraq.

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India aims to become a "developed nation" as the country celebrates 75 years of independence

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his speech during India's 75th Independence Anniversary celebrations said the country should become a developed nation in the next twenty-five years.

He's also expected to launch new schemes as his government promises to turn India into a manufacturing hub. 

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi

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Japan announces fresh inflation countermeasures

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is ordering his new Cabinet to tackle the country's mounting inflation problem. 

Consumer prices are surging as Japan remains heavily dependent on imports. 

Thisanka Siripala reports from Tokyo.

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US lawmakers visit Taiwan again following controversial Pelosi visit.

Another US congressional delegation is in Taiwan less than two weeks after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi made her controversial visit to the Island.

They are expected to meet with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing Wen.

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.

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Kenya elections 2022

With almost half of the results from Kenya's presidential election now confirmed, the two main candidates are running neck and neck.

Isaac Lukando reports

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