Tuesday, May 2, 2023

EU inflation back up for the first time in months

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Inflation in the Euro area has risen again for the first time in five months. The estimate, published by the EU's statistics authority, will be a determinant factor in the European Central Bank's interest rate decision later this week.

Alex Cadier reports from Brussels

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KILLING IN EASTERN DRC

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An organization that documents human rights violations in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo says at least 277 civilians have been killed and 132 others were kidnapped by the M23 rebels since June last year. The eastern region has been the scene of heavy fighting between government forces and rebels over claims of marginalization. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa....

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COP 28 PRESIDENT PUSHES FOR MORE RENEWABLES FUNDING IN DEVELOPING WORLD

With just over six months to go until world leaders meet in Dubai for the 28th UN COP 
Climate Change conference - the host nation has called on wealthy countries to deliver more money to help the developing world fight global warming. 

Speaking at the Petersberg Climate Change Dialogue in Berlin, the United Arab Emirates COP President-Designate stressed the growing urgency around taking action on climate change. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray reports. 

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Egypt Finally Opens Border to Nigerian Evacuees From Sudan

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After four days of arriving at the Sudan-Egypt border, Nigerian evacuees fleeing the crisis in Sudan have now been granted access to Egypt for onward transfer to Nigeria.


The evacuees had been unable to get into Egypt due to logistics and diplomatic issues since last Thursday.


Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja.


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Uganda's Labor Minister Shot Dead By Bodyguard

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Ugandan Police confirms State Minister for Labour Charles Okello Engola has been shot dead by his bodyguard at his home in Kyanja, outside the capital Kampala.

The Uganda Defense Forces Soldier later turned the gun on himself.

Isabel Nakirya reports

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FIGHTING CONTINUES DESPITE EXTENDED SUDAN CEASEFIRE

Fighting has continued in Sudan despite the extension of a ceasefire between rival military factions.

UK Foreign secretary James Cleverly says it's "difficult to say" how much longer British personnel will remain in Sudan.

Two extra British repatriation flights have left the eastern city of Port Sudan in what's expected to be the final phase of the UK's airlift.

A Royal Navy warship will remain in the Red Sea.

The Foreign Secretary says the role of international powers in Sudan depends on the situation on the ground.

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The Philippines strengthens US alliance amid China tensions

The Philippines is strengthening its alliance with the US, amid increasing tensions with China. The Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Junior says South-east Asia is the most complicated geopolitical region in the world right now.

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.


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Monday, May 1, 2023

US to end Covid vaccine border rule for international travellers

The United States is scrapping its requirement for international travellers to prove they're vaccinated against Covid-19 in order to enter the country. 


The restrictions will be reversed next week, with the White House officially ending the public health emergency related to the coronavirus, declared more than three years ago.


Our US Correspondent Benji Hyer reports. 


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US could run out of money as early as June 1st

June first. That is the date, says Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, that the US government could run out of money if Congress fails to raise the debt ceiling. Toni Waterman has more.

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Narrow losses on Wall Street after First Republic takeover

The three major U.S. indexes all closed fractionally lower Monday
following JP Morgan's takeover of First Republic Bank.

Investors are now digesting how the Federal Reserve will respond to
fresh turbulence in the banking sector.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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U.N humanitarian head deployed to Sudan

The U.N Secretary General is sending his Humanitarian chief to Sudan in light
of what the UN says is a rapidly deteriorating humanitarian crisis there.
The deployment of Martin Griffiths comes after massive looting of U.N
offices and warehouses of humanitarian organizations.
Jody Jacobs has more from the United Nations.

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Hollywood writers could strike this week

Hollywood writers could go on strike this week in a dispute over pay and conditions.


The Writers Guild of America and film and TV studios held talks on Monday to try and avoid the first industrial action of its kind in 15 years.


Sally Patterson reports.


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French protesters hit streets on May Day

More than 300 separate protests are taking place in towns and cities
across France - with strikes impacting the country's main airports -
in what is another major day of social action.

Ross Cullen reports from Paris.

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Trump team calls for mistrial in rape case

Donald Trump's legal team has accused a judge of making unfair and
prejudicial rulings calling for a mistrial.

E.Jean Carroll has accused the former president of rape and
deformation and is expected back on the witness stand for further
cross examination on Monday.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Manhunt continues for Texas man accused of killing 5 of his neighbors

250 law enforcement officers from multiple agencies are now involved in the search for a Texas man accused of killing five of his neighbors late Friday night after being asked to stop firing his semi-automatic rifle.  Toni Waterman has more.

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JP Morgan Chase takes over First Republic bank

JP Morgan Chase is taking over First Republic, the third US bank to
collapse in recent months.

The deal sees JP Morgan acquire the failed bank's deposits and most of
its assets.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Uganda Landslide Kills One

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One person has died in Uganda and two others are injured after a landslide triggered by heavy rains swept through a village in the western part of the country.

 

The Uganda red cross says many families have been displaced following torrential rains that hit the hilly area in the past few days.

 

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Yosemite remains closed as California braces for flooding

Large parts of Yosemite National Park remain closed as California braces for severe flooding.


Accumulated snow from the state's unusually wet winter is beginning to melt as temperatures rise.


Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco

 

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2,500 Nigerian students trapped in Sudan

Over 2,500 Nigerian students are trapped in Sudan and stranded in universities in the country.

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports.

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Tanzania: Death Toll From the Marburg Virus Rises to 6

Tanzanian health authorities have said that an 18-month-old child has died of Marburg virus disease (MVD) in the country's northwestern region of Kagera.

This comes as the country mulls over declaring an end to the disease in the coming month.

Daniel Kijo reports.

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