Terrorists Abduct 21 Children In Katsina, Demand over $68,000 Ransom

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The police in Katsina State, North West Nigeria say efforts are ongoing to rescue at least 21 children that were abducted by a terrorist gang in the State.

Authorities who confirmed their abduction on Wednesday say the kidnappers are demanding over $68,000 for their release.

Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja.

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ALBANIA CALLS OUT UK MIGRANT CRITICISM

The Prime Minister of Albania is accusing the UK of unfairly blaming the citizens of his country for fuelling the migrant crisis.

UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman has singled Albanian migrants out for criticism over claims of the abuse of modern slavery laws.

It comes as the UK faces a migrant crisis on its south coast, with thousands of people making dangerous journeys in boats and dinghies across the English Channel.

Cabinet minister Graham Stuart says the key is tackling people smuggling gangs.

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Delhi's air quality turns "very poor", forecast "severe" in the next few days

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A toxic layer of smog is covering India's capital New Delhi with the air quality deteriorating into the "very poor" category.

It's forecast to turn "severe" in the next few days – with the Air Quality Index registering four times more pollutants than what medical experts say is permissible.

Ishan Garg reports.

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NK fires possible ICBM, triggers shelter alert in Japan

North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles with one of them disappearing from radar on Thursday morning.

This triggered an alert to seek shelter in parts of central and northern Japan.

No damage from the missiles was reported.

Nora Weinek reports from Tokyo.

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North Korea Continues Firing Missiles Triggering Alert in Japan

South Korea's military says the North fired at least three ballistic missiles on Thursday morning local time in the latest escalation of tensions in the region.

It included a long-range rocket that triggered an alert in Japan after it fell into waters off its western coast.

Patrick Fok reports.

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U.S. Fed Chair comments lead to sell-off on Wall Street

U.S stocks fell sharply when the Federal Reserve Chair gave a press
conference after the meeting.

Jerome Powell said it was very premature to talk about pausing
interest rate hikes.

Gabrielle Fahmy reports from New York.

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US Fed raises rates another 0.75%

The U.S. Federal Reserve has raised interest rates by another three
quarters of a percent to try and tame inflation.

It's the fourth consecutive meeting at which America's central bankers
have opted for a 75 basis point hike.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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ECB gives European banks deadline for dealing with climate risks

The European Central Bank has told banks across the Eurozone they must be ready to fully manage risks related to climate change by the end 2024. 

The ECB warned banks "have a long way to go" before they are climate proof, and said failure to meet supervisory expectations could result in "enforcement action" against lenders.

Rosie Birchard has more. 

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FOOD INFLATION HITS 11.6% IN UK AS SHOPPERS FACE CHRISTMAS COST INCREASE

Food prices in the UK are surging at their fastest rate on record - now sitting at an average of 11.6% more expensive than 12 months ago. The figures, published by the British Retail Consortium, deal another blow to the public who are already facing increased energy costs. Laura Makin-Isherwood has more.

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Banned Twitter accounts won't be reinstated until after U.S. midterms

Banned Twitter accounts will not be reinstated until after the U.S. midterms.

The platform's new owner, Elon Musk, says he's met with civil society
leaders, and created a content moderation council, to establish rules.

With more, here's Gabrielle Fahmy from New York.

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TAKEOFF KILLED BY STRAY BULLET

The record label of rapper Takeoff has confirmed that he was struck by
a stray bullet.
The Grammy-nominated hitmaker, whose real name is Kirshnik Khari Ball
was killed in a shooting in downtown Houston.
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RUSSIA RESUMES PARTICIPATION IN BLACK SEA INITIATIVE

Russia has announced that it will resume participation in the Black
Sea grain deal.
Moscow suspended its involvement in the deal over the weekend,
following an attack on its Black Sea fleet.
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Obama warns more people will get hurt unless US political climate changes

Former US President Barack Obama has warned that "more people are going to get hurt" unless there's a change in the US political climate.

He was speaking at a campaign rally after the husband of the Speaker of the House was attacked by a man wielding a hammer.

Our US correspondent Kate Fisher reports

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Delhi's Air Quality Dips to Very Poor

Residents of New Delhi woke up to thick smog on Wednesday, with the Indian capital's air quality now in the "very poor" category.

Experts also expect conditions to deteriorate as winter sets in.

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UK Prime Minister to attend COP 27 in Egypt

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says he is now attending the COP 27 climate change conference which kicks off this weekend in Egypt.

Downing Street had previously signalled that he wouldn't be there due to "other pressing domestic commitments."

Giles Gibson reports from London.

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UN WITHDRAWS FROM MILITARY BASE

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The United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo says its troops have made a strategic withdrawal from their eastern military base in Rumangabo following the capture of the area by rebels of the M23 group. The UN mission says it made the withdrawal in consultation with the Congolese government to better prepare their next steps. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa....

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Nigeria’s Government Evacuates 117 Nigerians from Libya

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Nigeria's Government says it has evacuated 117 irregular Nigerian migrants from Libya.

The latest evacuation comes barely a week after the Nigerian Mission in Tripoli successfully evacuated 137 stranded Nigerians.

Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja.

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MIGRANTS MOVED OUT OF 'INHUMANE' PROCESSING CENTRE

Hundreds of migrants have been moved out of an overcrowded processing centre in southern England after criticism about inhumane conditions.

Around 4000 people were being held at the Manston facility - which is made to hold 1600.

40 000 migrants have arrived on the south coast of the UK this year in boats and dinghies crossing the English Channel.


James Jamieson from the Local Government Association says local councils are not getting early communications about housing migrants - particularly unaccompanied children.

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Investigation into the collapsed bridge in India's Gujarat finds severe lapses: Officials

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Officers investigating the collapse of the bridge in India's Gujarat that killed 135 people are blaming the construction company for the collapse.

The bridge was recently renovated but officials told a local court that several parts of the bridge were "rusted".

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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North Korea responds to US warplane drills with missile launches

South Korea’s military says the firing of three North Korean missiles into the Sea of Japan on Wednesday is ‘intolerable’. 

The most recent launch by Pyongyang come amidst intense war drills being conducted by the United States and South Korea this week. 

Chris Gilbert reports 

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