Tuesday, August 23, 2022

DR Congo Confirms New Case of Ebola

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The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)'s Health Ministry has confirmed a new case of Ebola in its Eastern City of Beni.

The National Institute of Biomedical Research based in Goma says the case is linked to the previous outbreak which killed more than 2000 people.

Isabel Nakirya reports


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UK INTELLIGENCE AGENCIES ACCUSED OF SHARING INFORMATION THAT LED TO SIKH MAN'S ARREST IN INDIA

UK intelligence agencies have been accused of supplying information that led to a Scottish man being detained and allegedly tortured in India. Jagtar Singh Johal's family say he was arrested in Punjab, Northern India in 2017 - after travelling to the region for his wedding. The human rights activist had written a number of public blog posts calling for accountability for alleged actions committed against Sikhs. Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.


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Nigeria signs Budapest Convention on Cybercrime

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Nigeria has joined 66 other countries of the world to sign and ratify the Budapest Convention on cyber crime.


The Budapest Convention, also known as the Convention on Cybercrime, is the first international treaty seeking to address Internet crime by harmonizing national laws, improving investigative techniques, and increasing cooperation among nations.


Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja.


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Nigeria signs Budapest Convention on Cybercrime

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Nigeria has joined 66 other countries of the world to sign and ratify the Budapest Convention on cyber crime.


The Budapest Convention, also known as the Convention on Cybercrime, is the first international treaty seeking to address Internet crime by harmonizing national laws, improving investigative techniques, and increasing cooperation among nations.


Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja.


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Twelve People Die in Uganda From Suspected Alcohol Poisoning

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Ugandan Police are investigating the death of twelve people in the country's West of Nile Region that occurred after allegedly taking a deadly local gin.

Twenty other people are being treated in the hospital for suspected methanol poisoning.

Isabel Nakirya reports

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European Union should consider training Ukrainian soldiers: Borrell

A senior EU official has suggested the 27 country bloc should consider training Ukrainian soldiers to fight Russia.

The proposal comes ahead of Ukraine's independence Day on Wednesday - with Kyiv cancelling celebrations over worries Moscow could use the occasion to launch rocket attacks on civilian areas. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray has more. 

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Floods affect a million, displace thousands in South Asia

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Thousands are being evacuated from flood-hit areas in India and Pakistan.

More than a million people are estimated to have been affected in both countries

And officials warn – the death toll could continue to mount, as Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.

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Japan prepares to ease Covid-19 entry restrictions


Japan is considering easing its Covid-19 entry restrictions in a bid to boost the economy. 

That's despite the country experiencing its worst virus outbreak yet.

Thisanka Siripala reports from Tokyo.

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Fires and power cuts sweep through parts of China amid heat wave, drought

Bush fires are sweeping through parts of China's southwest amid a record-breaking heat wave that has created dry conditions, especially around the metropolis Chongqing.

The drought has also threatened the production of hydro power, forcing parts of the country to implement energy saving measures.

Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.

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Trump sues Justice Department over Mar a Lago search

Donald Trump has filed a motion in a Florida court to temporarily block the Justice Department from reviewing the materials taken during the search of his Mar a Lago residence earlier this month.

In the filing, the former US  president repeated his claims that the search was politically motivated.

US Correspondent Ira Spitzer has more

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Monday, August 22, 2022

Dow falls more than 600 points in worst day since June

US markets have had their worst day since June with the Dow dropping
more than six hundred points.

Analysts are predicting a volatile week for the markets ahead of the
Federal Reserve's annual symposium at Jackson Hole.

Sarah Walton reports

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Anthony Fauci stepping down as U.S. infectious disease chief

The U.S.'s top infectious disease expert is stepping down.

Dr. Anthony Fauci announced on Monday that he will leave his post as White House chief medical advisor and head of the National Institue of Allergy and Infectious Disease in December.

Fauci has advised seven presidents but didn't become a household name until the COVID-19 pandemic - when he often clashed with former president Donald Trump over the U.S. response to the virus.

Toni Waterman has more.

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Arkansas police officer investigated for allegedly beating suspect

Three police officers have been removed from duty after being filmed
beating a man in the US state of Arkansas.

An investigation is underway after the altercation at a gas station.

Sarah Walton reports

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Apple workers push back against return to office order

Employees at Apple are pushing back against the company's return to
office orders.

The iPhone maker's CEO Tim Cook sent a memo last week saying workers
will have to work in person at least three days a week starting next
month.

Gabrielle Fahmy reports.

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'Democracy chips' touted by Taiwan's President Tsai as U.S. delegation visits

Eric Holcomb, Governor of Indiana, is in the latest U.S. delegation to visit Taiwan - pursuing business in semiconductors.

It's the third time U.S. representatives have visited this month, after a trip by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that led to major military exercises in protest by China.

Caroline Malone reports from Washington.

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DRC SUSPECTED EBOLA CASE

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Health officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo are investigating a suspected case of Ebola in the eastern province of North Kivu. The suspected case of the infectious disease has been reported a month after the health ministry declared the end of another outbreak in the northwest of the country. Chris Ocamringa has more on this report.

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Two Children Killed As Building Collapses in Nigeria’s Lagos state

Two children have died after a storey building collapsed in the Bariga area of Lagos state in Nigeria's southwest region.


Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.


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GERMAN CHANCELLOR IN CANADA SEEKING GAS DEALS

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as part of a three day visit to Canada. 

Scholz is hoping to use the visit to secure energy deals with Ottawa following Russia's decision to cut back gas supplies to Germany ahead of the winter. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray has more. 

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Farmers launch protest in Delhi against unemployment and agrarian distress


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Thousands of farmers are gathering in New Delhi to protest against rising unemployment.

Many say they will also use their platform to urge authorities to "properly" implement a law guaranteeing a minimum price for farmers' produce.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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Pakistan police charge Imran Khan under anti-terror laws

Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan is facing possible arrest having been charged by police under anti-terror laws.

His party is calling for supporters to take to the streets to protest amid high tensions.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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