Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Police release footage of fatally shot amputee

Police have released footage of the moments before a double amputee was shot by officers near Los Angeles last month.

Anthony Lowe, who was black, was killed after stabbing a man and allegedly refused to drop his knife.


But his family say he was not a threat to officers because of his disabled condition.


Sally Patterson has more.


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Desperate search for Turkey earthquake victims

The death toll in the earthquake in Turkey and Syria has now topped 5,000.

Rescuers are desperately searching for survivors amid the rubble of
collapsed buildings.

International teams are continuing to pour into Turkey to help with
the search and rescue efforts.

Trent Murray is in Turkey in the worst hit region.

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Trent Murray is in Turkey in the region hit by the quake, and says
it's now a race against time.

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Biden to present economic and legislative success at State of the Union address

U.S. President Joe Biden is due to give an annual State of the Union speech on Tuesday night.

He's likely to tout economic successes, and recap on legislative achievements as well as address major foreign policy such as Ukraine funding and reaction to the Chinese balloon.

Caroline Malone reports from Washington.


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PENSION REFORM PROTESTS CRIPPLE FRANCE

Mass disruptions are being felt across France, as many public services come to a near stop with the third consecutive week of strike action crippling the country.


Tens of thousands of people across many sectors are refusing to go to work, protesting the government's controversial pension reform plan which is now being debated in parliament.


Here's Sarah Coates in Paris



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UN HELICOPTER SHOOTING

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The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo has condemned the recent attack on a UN helicopter that left one South African peacekeeper dead and another seriously injured in the east of the country. The country's Communication Minister, Patrick Muyaya has attributed the attack to rebels of the M23 group. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.

Oil giant BP sees record profits

BP has become the latest oil giant to report record profits for last year. The company saw profits soar to $27.7bn as energy prices jumped because of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Julia Chapman has more.

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More Than 100 People Killed in Nigeria

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The death toll from a clash between terrorists and a local security group in Nigeria's Northern State of Katsina has risen above 100, residents say. 


The killings happened after more than 48 hours of fighting. 


Authorities in Katsina have sent a delegation to the area and have launched an investigation into the incident.


Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja.


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TURKEY AND SYRIA RESCUE OPERATION HAMPERED BY WEATHER

More than 4800 people are now known to have died in Turkey and Syria after Monday's earthquake and aftershock.

Rescue efforts have been hampered by poor weather.

The 7.8 magnitude quake struck on Monday in southern Turkey.

Guardian journalist in Istanbul Ruth Michaelson says conditions are particularly challenging for rescuers in Syria.

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Delhi's Aam Aadmi Party to launch protest amid Adani Group controversy

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Delhi’s ruling Aam Aadmi Party has now launched a protest against the federal government’s alleged inaction against the Adani group.

Critics allege that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party is shielding the Adani group companies from the investigation due to Mr. Modi’s closeness with the group’s head Mr. Gautam Adani.

The Adani companies have lost billions of dollars in market value after US short-seller Hindenburg Research accused the company of stock manipulation and accounting fraud.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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US eyeing N Korean actions as army anniversary approaches

The United States says it is closely watching events in North Korea ahead of a large scale military parade in Pyongyang on Wednesday. 

The event will mark the seventy-fifth anniversary of the founding of the Korean People’s Army, and comes as Pyongyang says it intends to “perfect” its readiness for war. 


Chris Gilbert reports. 


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US Figuring Out How Much Senior Chinese Leaders Knew About Balloon


The US says it's trying to figure out how much senior Chinese leaders knew about a balloon allegedly carrying out a spy mission over American airspace.

China has called it an isolated incident but there are concerns the fall out could worsen relations between the two countries.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Monday, February 6, 2023

Wall St lower on weaker earnings data

Wall Street started the week lower after investors nervously eyed the
latest set of disappointing corporate earnings.

It came amid news of more mass redundancies in the tech sector.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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U.N says it's on hand to support rescue and aid operations in Türkiye and Syria

The United Nations secretariat says teams are on the ground assessing the needs in both Türkiye and Syria.
U.N Secretary General spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric says the UN is trying to provide assistance despite power shortages and disruptions to telecommunications. 
Dujarric added that preliminary assessments indicate hospitals are already overwhelmed and there is an urgent need for tents and non-food items, in particular blankets, heating fuel, stoves and plastic sheets.  
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Syria appeals for assistance from the U.N

Syria's permanent representative to the United Nations has appealed to
U.N Secretary General, Antonio Guterres for urgent assistance.
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Türkiye and Syria on Monday morning
leaving thousands dead and several injured.
Speaking from the United Nations Headquarters in New York, Bassam
Sabbagh said, Syria is in urgent need of rescue personnel, medical
supplies and humanitarian aid.

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Styles and Beyonce win big at Grammys

Beyonce has broken the record for most career wins at the Grammy Awards.

The pop superstar lost out to Harry Styles in the Best Album category though.

Ira Spitzer reports.

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US Navy searches for parts after Chinese balloon shot down

The US military is continuing its search for debris from the suspected Chinese surveillance balloon shot down by American fighter jets on Saturday. 


Navy divers are now working to recover remnants off the coast of South Carolina to find more information about the balloon's payload that could provide an insight for US intelligence agencies into China's spying capabilities. 


From Washington DC, Benji Hyer reports. 


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Turkey earthquake: Ghanaian footballer Christian Atsu trapped under rubble


Ghanaians have taken to social media to pray for former Black Stars player Christian Atsu who is reported to be missing after an earthquake in Turkey.

A search and rescue operation is ongoing to find the footballer and others who may be trapped under rubble.  

Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports from Accra.



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Crashed train at risk of toxic explosion in U.S. state of Ohio

Officials are trying to get residents to leave the area around a burning train in the U.S. state of Ohio.

Emergency teams are working to stop an explosion releasing toxic gas at the crash site.

U.S. correspondent Caroline Malone reports.


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DELL TO LAY OFF 6,650 WORKERS AS PC MARKET COOLS

Dell is the latest tech company to announce mass layoffs. The Texas-based PC maker said on Monday that it plans to slash 5% of its workforce - that's about 6,650 employees. In a staff memo, CEO Jeff Clarke said the cuts were an effort to "stay ahead of downturn impacts." Toni Waterman has more from Texas.

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U.N Secretary General saddened by the loss of life in Türkiye and Syria earthquake

U.N Secretary General Antonio Guiterres has sent condolences to the
families of the victims who died in the earthquake that rocked Türkiye
and Syria.
More than 1500 people have reportedly died when the 7.8 magnitude
earthquake struck parts of Türkiye and Syria.
Jody Jacobs has more from the U.N.

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