Friday, October 7, 2022

Inflation center stage for U.S. traders in week ahead [PREVIEW]

U.S. traders will have their attention turned squarely fixed on fresh
inflation data due out later this week.

Investors and the Federal Reserve will be hoping that recent interest
rate hikes are starting to cool price pressures.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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U.S. slaps sanctions on firms accused of violating North Korea sanctions

The United States has slapped sanctions on several companies it
accuses of violating sanctions on North Korea.

This comes after Pyongyang fired six ballistic missiles in the period
of 12 days violating United Nations Security Council resolutions.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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UN PEACEKEEPERS BASE ATTACKED

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Armed men attacked a United Nations base in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo and opened fire on a building.
The UN Spokesperson says there were no casualties in the shooting that occurred in the eastern province of South Kivu. Chris Ocamringa sent this report from the DRC capital Kinshasa.

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Russia summons French ambassador over arms deliveries to Ukraine

Russia has summoned the French ambassador in Moscow to protest against continued weapons deliveries to Ukraine.

It comes as the French President says he's stepping up France's supply of arms to Kyiv.

Ross Cullen reports from Paris.


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Nobel Peace Prize winners announced

A Belarusian human rights campaigner and two human rights organisations have won the Nobel Peace Prize.

Ales Bialiatski, Russian organisation Memorial and Center for Civil Liberties in Ukraine will share this year’s prestigious prize.


The winners were announced on Friday in Oslo, Norway.


The chair of the Nobel Committee said they "demonstrate the significance of civil society for peace and democracy".


Sally Patterson has more.


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18 Nigerians Drown While Fleeing Attacks

About 18 women & children have drowned in a river in Nigeria's northwest state of Zamfara.

 

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.

 

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Indian police arrests four for breaking into 15th century mosque

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Authorities in India have arrested four men after a right-wing Hindu mob broke into a mosque during a festive procession.

Eyewitnesses say more than a dozen men entered the 15th-century mosque chanting religious slogans.

Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.

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Australia - Referendum on Indigenous Voice to parliament likely for 2023

The Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says a referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament is likely to be held in the second half of next year. 


The federal government is building the case to enshrine the Voice in the constitution. 


It would give Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders a greater say in various policy issues. 


Shaun Bindley reports. 


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Australia - Referendum on Indigenous Voice to parliament likely for 2023

The Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says a referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament is likely to be held in the second half of next year.

 

The federal government is building the case to enshrine the Voice in the constitution. 


It would give Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders a greater say in various policy issues. 


Shaun Bindley reports. 


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Japan and South Korea strengthen alliance over North Korea threats

The leaders of Japan and South Korea are vowing to strengthen their alliance in the face of ongoing North Korean missile launches. 


Pyongyang has conducted missile tests at an unprecedented pace this year and fears are growing that it may soon carry out its first nuclear test in over five years.


Nora Weinek reports from Tokyo.


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Thai Prime Minister orders "fast-track" investigation into mass killing

Thailand's prime minister is ordering a “fast-track” investigation following a mass shooting and stabbing at a pre-school in the country’s north-east. 37 people were killed, including 24 children.

Richard Kimber reports. 


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Thursday, October 6, 2022

DRC HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES

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A report released by the United Nations says cases or torture, sexual violence and inhuman treatment are widespread in conflict areas of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The report says most of the cases were committed by militiamen and some members of the DRC's police and the army. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

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Biden announces sweeping softening of US marijuana laws

President Biden has announced plans for a sweeping overhaul of US drug laws on marijuana.


He is pardoning thousands of people convicted of marijuana possession and says he's urging the governors of American states to follow suit with regard to local marijuana laws.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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US President Joe Biden issues order pardoning all Americans federally convicted of marijuana possession

President Joe Biden has taken his first major steps toward decriminalising marijuana by beginning the process of potentially loosening federal classification of the drug, and calling on Governors to do the same on a state level.


In an Executive Order, he also announced a pardoning of all prior federal possession convictions, a move that would affect thousands of Americans charged with the crime who may have been denied employment, housing, or educational opportunities as a result.


With more, our US Correspondent Benji Hyer. 

 

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U.S. stocks fall as September jobs report looms

U.S. stocks fell on Thursday, as investors await the September jobs data.

A strong job market would give the central bank reason to continue on
its path of aggressively raising interest rates to cool the economy.

Gabrielle Fahmy reports from New York.

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Judge blocks parts on new NY gun law

A judge in the state of New York has blocked parts of a new gun law
including prohibiting firearms in Times Square.

New York's attorney general says the law helps to save lives and will
appeal against the judge's ruling.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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US to screen Ugandan arrivals for Ebola

The United States will start screening passengers arriving from Uganda
following a worsening outbreak of the disease in the country.

At least 44 cases have been identified, and there have been 10 deaths
- the largest outbreak in Uganda in two decades.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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At least 37 dead, including 20 children, after gun attack on Thai nursery school

At least 37 people including more than 20 children  have been shot and killed in an attack on  a nursery school in north-east Thailand.


Authorities say a man stormed into the child care centre brandishing a gun and a knife.


He later killed himself at the scene of the attack.


Tommy Walker is a reporter based in Bangkok and he says the suspect has been identified as a former police officer.


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Hurricane Ian death toll rising amid recovery effort in Florida

The recovery operation from Hurricane Ian continues, as it officially becomes Florida's deadliest hurricane in almost a century. 


Approximately 100 people are officially confirmed dead, the highest tally since 1935. 


With more, our US Correspondent Benji Hyer. 

 

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France launches winter energy-saving plan

The French government has laid out its plans to try to reduce energy use, ahead of what could be a difficult winter.

Some of the measures include turning off public lighting between 1 and 6 am, shutting off hot water in public buildings, and even making swimming pools slightly colder.

Ross Cullen reports from Paris.

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