Thursday, September 8, 2022

Current and Former U.S. Presidents honour Queen Elizabeth II after her passing

Tributes to Queen Elizabeth II are pouring in from around the world.


Former US leaders Obama and Trump have praised her character and legacy


While President & First Lady Biden honored her historic reign, and crucial role in US-UK relations.


U.S. Correspondent Caroline Malone reports from Washington.


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Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer took to the floor of the legislature to pay tribute to the Queen.

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau became emotional as he paid tribute to the Queen in Ottawa.

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King Charles III makes first statement as Britain's monarch following death of Queen Elizabeth II

Britain's new King, Charles III, has thanked people worldwide for their thoughts following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.


The King is spending the night at Balmoral, where his mother died, before returning to London tomorrow to make his first address to the nation as monarch.


Our reporter Olly Barratt is at Windsor Castle, where the Queen will be buried after 10 days of mourning.


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Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-reigning monarch, dead at 96

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Buckingham Palace has announced that Queen Elizabeth II has died at the age of 96.


She was Britain's longest serving monarch, working with 15 separate British Prime Ministers and a dozen American Presidents.


Family members were gathered at Balmoral Castle in Scotland where her medical condition took a worsening turn over the last 24 hours.


Reporter Olly Barratt is at Windsor Castle.


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Commentator Peter Hunt is a former Royal Correspondent for the BBC.


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Prime Minister Liz Truss, in only her second day in office, spoke to reporters outside Number Ten Downing Street.


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Among those remembering the Queen, British Olympic Gold Medal Swimmer Becky Adlington who received her OBE from The Queen in 2009.


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Sir Keir Starmer of Britain’s Labour Party is leader of the opposition in London.


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The final photographs of the Queen engaged in her official duties were taken on Tuesday at Balmoral when she formally invited Liz Truss to form the country’s new government.


The pool photographer was Jane Barlow of Britain’s Press Association.


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Elizabeth II the first British monarch to visit Russia

It was 1994 when Queen Elizabeth the Second became the first ruling British monarch to set foot on Russian soil — at the invitation of then President Boris Yeltsin.

Before the fall of the Soviet Union it was seen as inappropriate for the British monarch to visit a communist country.

But the new Russia was at the time keen to strengthen ties with the West.

Stuart Smith has more from Moscow.

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Snapchat removes Maori tattoo feature after outcry

The social media platform Snapchat has removed a feature allowing users to add certain digital tattoos to their faces, following an outcry from New Zealand's indigenous Maori community.

Tattoos are considered sacred by the Maori people, with a history that stretches back for centuries.

Silicon Valley correspondent Ira Spitzer has more.


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Shooting spree terrorizes Memphis, four killed

A man in the U.S. state of Tennessee faces first-degree murder charges after allegedly going on a shooting spree across the city of Memphis Wednesday.

Four people were killed and three injured in the attacks.

Toni Waterman has more.

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Queen described as "comfortable" as Royal Family gathers at Balmoral

Buckingham Palace says the Queen is "comfortable" but under "medical supervision" after her doctors expressed concern for her health.

The 96 year-old monarch is now being surrounded by members of the Royal Family at the Balmoral estate in Scotland.

Prince Charles and the Queen's other children, as well as Prince William and Prince Harry are gathering in Aberdeenshire.

And people at Buckingham Palace, concerned about the Queen's health, have been laying flowers in front of the building.

Peter Hunt is a former Royal Correspondent for the BBC.


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Peter Hunt is a former Royal Correspondent for the BBC.


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Among those expressing concern for the Queen's health, US President Joe Biden.


His press secretary Karine Jean Pierre spoke at the White House.


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Life expectancy falling around the world: UN report

The UN estimates that life expectancy, income and education levels are
falling across much of the world.

A new report blames climate change and the Covid-19 pandemic as major
contributing factors.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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European Central Bank announces historic 75BP rate hike

The European Central Bank has raised interest rates by 75 basis points, with officials signalling more hikes are on the way.

The bank, which sets monetary policy for the 19 countries which use the euro currency, is trying to tame record levels of inflation.

ECB chief Christine Lagarde spoke to reporters in Frankfurt following a meeting of the bank's governing council.

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UN ON URGENT APPEAL FOR REFUGEES IN UGANDA





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In Uganda, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) is seeking US$68 million dollars to provide life saving assistance and protection to refugees.

The UN says nearly 100,000 refugees who have arrived in the country this year are in need of urgent humanitarian support.

Hillary Ayesiga, reports from Kampala



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Trump ally Steve Bannon surrenders over fraud charges

Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon has handed himself into authorities
in New York City to face charges of fundraising fraud.

He faces state charges over his role in raising over $25 million in
donations to build a wall along America's border with Mexico.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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Concern for Queen's health grows as family members gather at Balmoral

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Robert Jobson is the Royal Editor of London’s “Evening Standard” newspaper.


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Jennie Bond is the former Royal Correspondent for the BBC.


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Blinken announces more Ukraine aid in surprise visit

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has announced more than $2
billion in military aid to Ukraine and its neighbors in a surprise
visit to Kyiv.

It's Blinken's second visit to the embattled country.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Pakistan's Famous Mohenjo Daro Ruins Collapse due to Torrential Rains

Pakistan's unprecedented heavy rainfall which has killed hundreds of people, is now threatening a renowned archaeological site.

The ruins of Mohenjo Daro date back 4,500 years. It has UNESCO world heritage site status, and is among the best preserved urban settlements in South Asia.

Sreoshi Mukherjee has more on this story from New Delhi...

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Buckingham Palace: Queen Elizabeth now under "medical supervision"


Buckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth is under "medical supervision" at Balmoral Castle in Scotland.

Prince Charles has arrived at the castle and Prince William is on his way.

Giles Gibson reports from London.

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June-August this year was officially Europe's hottest summer on record

The summer this year was the hottest one Europe has ever experienced.

New data from the EU's environment observation centre show that at a global level, August 2022 was the joint warmest August on record.

Ross Cullen reports from Paris.

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Nigerian Govt. to Sanction Foreign Airlines Selling Tickets in Dollars

The Nigerian government says it will penalise foreign airlines selling tickets to Nigerians in dollars.

 

It warns that the practice is a violation of the country's laws.

 

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.

 

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UK Prime Minister to unveil energy bill support package

The UK Prime Minister is due to unveil plans to limit energy bill rises on Thursday.


Liz Truss, who was announced as Boris Johnson's successor on Monday, has promised to deal "hands on" with the energy crisis.


Global gas prices have soared since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, with higher costs being passed on to consumers. 


Sally Patterson has more in London.


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VODACOM LOSS DUE TO MOBILE MONEY LEVIES

Tanzania's telecom giant Vodacom has revealed that revenues were short of the target by 44.5 million dollars during the year ending March 2022 as a result of mobile money transaction levies.

Daniel Kijo reports

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European Central Bank poised for jumbo interest rate hike

The European Central Bank is expected to announce its second interest rate hike since July when governors meet on Thursday.


Inflation across the 19 countries which use the euro currency stands at 9.1% – more than quadruple the bank's target. 


Rosie Birchard reports from Brussels.


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