US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has condemned fighting in Sudan
that has left around a 100 people dead.
Blinken said there is a "shared deep concern" among US allies for the
deteriorating situation in the country.
Nick Harper sends this report.
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Monday, April 17, 2023
Air France and Airbus acquitted over 2009 Rio-Paris crash
Watchdog investigates PM Sunak's financial interests
The UK's parliamentary standards watchdog has opened an investigation into claims that Prime Minister Rishi Suank failed to declare a financial interest. Opposition parties say there are serious questions over whether Mr Sunak's policies have benefited a company his wife is invested in. Julia Chapman has more.
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RUSSIA'S AMBASSADOR TO UK SUMMONED FOLLOWING KARA-MURZA SENTENCING
The UK government has condemned a decision by a Moscow court to sentence a dual British-Russian national to 25 years in prison. Vladimir Kara-Murza, an opposition activist and former journalist, was found guilty of treason in a move the UK Foreign Office has called 'politically motivated,.' Mr Kara-Murza denied the charges brought against him. Laura Makin-Isherwood has more from London.
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Nigeria, Chad Condemn Ongoing Rival Military Clashes in Sudan
Nigeria and Chad have described an ongoing clash in Sudan as unwelcome and unfortunate.
Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.
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Nearly 100 killed in Sudan power struggle
At least 97 people have been killed in Sudan as fighting continues between the army and paramilitary forces for a third day. Aid groups are warning that some hospitals are running out of supplies to treat hundreds of injured people. Naba Mohideen reports from Khartoum.
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11 die of heat in India; weather office issues heatwave warning
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The India Meteorological Department is warning of intense heat waves in India.
Over the weekend, 11 people died in the west Indian state of Maharashtra after attending an open-air event.
And experts the situation could worsen in the coming months, as Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.
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UK GOVT URGES NURSES TO CALL OFF STRIKES
The UK government says it won't go back into pay talks with nursing unions unless planned strikes are called off.
The Royal College of Nursing has rejected a five per cent pay rise and is calling on the government to re-enter negotiations.
Ministers insist a fair offer has been made and a fresh nurses' strike for the end of the month should be cancelled.
RCN member Maxine Wade says strike action is necessary.
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The Royal College of Nursing has rejected a five per cent pay rise and is calling on the government to re-enter negotiations.
Ministers insist a fair offer has been made and a fresh nurses' strike for the end of the month should be cancelled.
RCN member Maxine Wade says strike action is necessary.
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G7 foreign ministers united on approach to China
Top diplomats from G7 countries are agreeing to take a unified approach to growing military assertiveness from China in the Taiwan Straight.
The foreign ministers are meeting in Japan ahead of next months G7 summit.
Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.
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China strengthens military ties to Russia.
China is strengthening its military ties to Russia. China’s Defence Minister says the relationship will benefit global security and stability.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Sunday, April 16, 2023
4 dead in Alabama shooting
Four people have been killed and several more injured in a shooting in Alabama.
The incident took place at a 16th birthday party on Saturday night in the small rural town of Dadeville in the east of the state.
The FBI are assisting with the investigation and the White House is also monitoring the situation.
Our US Correspondent Benji Hyer reports.
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Saturday, April 15, 2023
Japan PM unharmed after explosion at campaign rally
Japan’s prime minister, Fumio Kishida, is unharmed following an explosion at an open-air election rally.
He was evacuated from the area after a cylindrical object was thrown and detonated at a port town near Osaka.
There are no public injuries.
Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.
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Friday, April 14, 2023
Mitch McConnell set to return to senate after fall
Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell is set to return to the senate Monday following his recovery from a fall.
The Republican from Kentucky suffered a concussion and a rib injury last month.
US correspondent Ira Spitzer has more
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Montana becomes the first state to completely ban TikTok
Lawmakers in Montana have voted in favor of banning TikTok. The popular social media platform has been under fire from lawmakers across the US in recent months, but this is the first time that it has been completely banned across an entire state. Toni Waterman has more.
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Security Agencies ordered to take steps to secure sensitive information
U.S. President Joe Biden has directed national security agencies to
take further steps to secure and limit the distribution of sensitive
information, following a leak of classified information.
A young intelligence guardsman from Boston Massachusetts has been
charged for releasing national defense documents to his social media
gaming group.
Jody Jacobs reports.
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take further steps to secure and limit the distribution of sensitive
information, following a leak of classified information.
A young intelligence guardsman from Boston Massachusetts has been
charged for releasing national defense documents to his social media
gaming group.
Jody Jacobs reports.
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CashApp founder murder suspect appears in court
The man accused of killing CashApp founder Bob Lee briefly appeared in a San Francisco court before his arraignment was postponed until the week after next.
The tech entrepreneur was stabbed to death in a murder which has shocked Silicon Valley.
Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco.
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PENSION AGE TO RISE IN FRANCE
The age of retirement in France will be raised from 62 to 64 after a ruling by the country's top court- following months of protests over the contentious issue.
Here's more from Sarah Coates in Paris.
Here's more from Sarah Coates in Paris.
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Biden administration asks Supreme Court to rule on abortion pill access
President Joe Biden's administration has filed an emergency application to the Supreme Court, requesting its judges pause a ruling which limits the availability of an abortion pill listed by the World Health Organisation as "essential" and used in more than half of terminations in the US.
It's the first major case to reach the justices on the matter since they overturned the constitutional right to abortion in June.
Benji Hyer reports from Washington DC.
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Some UK health workers accept pay offer
British health workers at one major union have accepted the government's increased pay offer after several rounds of strikes. The members include ambulance crews, some nurses and other staff in the health service. But the country's biggest nursing union has rejected the offer and will stage another 48-hour strike at the end of the month. Julia Chapman reports from London.
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Earnings season set to dominate in week ahead
Traders on Wall Street will be paying close attention to earnings
season that begins in earnest this week.
Friday saw the release of stronger-than-expected quarterly numbers
from some of the major U.S. banks and traders hope that momentum
continues in the days ahead.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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season that begins in earnest this week.
Friday saw the release of stronger-than-expected quarterly numbers
from some of the major U.S. banks and traders hope that momentum
continues in the days ahead.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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