Friday, May 5, 2023

North Carolina closes in on 12-week abortion ban

Republican lawmakers in North Carolina have passed a 12-week ban on abortion, setting up a showdown with the Democratic Governor, who has vowed to veto the restrictions. Toni Waterman has more.

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WHO: Covid-19 global health emergency over

Covid-19 is no longer a "global health emergency", according to the
World Health Organization.

The declaration comes more than three years after the global health
body raised the alarm.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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US markets await CPI data after Fed rate decision (PREVIEW)

This week analysts are continuing to digest data showing the US jobs market remains robust, despite attempts by the Federal Reserve to cool the economy.


Upcoming inflation data could give an indication of whether the central bank will pause its rate hike campaign in the coming months.


Sally Patterson reports from New York.


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Jobs market remains robust despite headwinds

The U.S. labor market remains resilient despite substantial headwinds.

April's jobs remark surpassed analyst expectations fueling hope that a
recession can be avoided in the coming months.

William Denselow reports from New York.


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HORSE TRAINER SUSPENDED AHEAD OF KENTUCKY DERBY

A horse trainer has been suspended days before Saturday's celebrated
Kentucky Derby.
Four horses in the care of Saffie Joseph Jr collapsed and died,
another one of his horses have been pulled from the race.
US Correspondent, Jody Jacobs has more...

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Air France-KLM reports better-than-expected Q1 revenue

Air France-KLM has reported better-than-expected revenue in the first three months of this year aided in part by strong ticket sales ahead of the summer holiday season.

Ross Cullen reports.

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UN Says 38 Million Persons in Need of Protection in Sahel Region

The United Nations has estimated that more than 37.8 million people in the Sahel region are in need of protection from security challenges.


Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.


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Talks between Ethiopia and Oromo rebels in Zanzibar end without agreement

Initial talks between Ethiopia's government and the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) rebel group ended on Wednesday without yielding any agreement, both sides said, while voicing willingness to pursue the dialogue.

Isaac Lukando reports.

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CONSERVATIVES LOSE SEATS IN LOCAL ELECTIONS

The UK's governing Conservative Party has lost dozens of seats in local elections in England.

The opposition Labour and Liberal Democrat parties have made gains on a series of local authorities.

It comes ahead of a general election which is likely to be held in the next 18 months.

Tim Bale - professor of politics at Queen Mary, University of London - says the results are a sign of the national mood.

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Shoot at sight orders in India's Manipur after violence rages

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Shoot-at-sight orders have been issued in India's north-eastern state of Manipur after clashes between tribal groups.

The state's interior department has issued the order only for extreme events as sporadic acts of violence continue across the state.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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China dismisses Canadian suggestions of lawmaker intimidation

China is dismissing suggestions one of its diplomats tried to intimidate a Canadian lawmaker over his criticisms of Chinese human rights. China’s ambassador to Canada says the matter is a “political farce.”

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.


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Foreign ministers gather in Indian state of Goa for SCO summit

Foreign ministers from some of the world's largest countries are gathering in the Indian for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit.

Member nations of the eight country bloc include India, Pakistan, China and Russia.

India holds the Presidency of the SCO this year, but the meeting comes amid strained relations with China and Pakistan.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Goa.

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Thursday, May 4, 2023

US Attorney General's remarks on Proud Boys verdict

The leader of the far-right group the Proud Boys and three other members have been found guilty of seditious conspiracy over their involvement in the Capitol Hill riot on January 6th 2021.

A fifth person was found guilty of other crimes but not of seditious conspiracy.

The rarely used charge carries a sentence of up to 20 years in prison.

It was also used in the two previous trials relating to January 6th, involving the Oath Keepers - another extremist right-wing group.

The verdicts mark the culmination of US Justice Department investigations into the breach of the US Capitol following the 2020 Presidential election.

Here's US Attorney General Merrick Garland.

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More banking sector fears spook markets

Concerns over the health of the banking sector continue to unsettle
investors on Wall Street.

PacWest Bancorp is the latest regional bank to come under pressure
with its shares tumbling on Thursday.

William Denselow reports from New York.


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Four Proud Boys convicted of seditious conspiracy over Jan 6th Capitol attack

Four members of the far-right Proud Boys group, including their former leader Enrique Tarrio, have been found guilty of seditious conspiracy, for their roles in plotting to keep President Donald Trump in power by attacking the US Capitol on January 6th 2021.


Kate Fisher reports from Washington


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Ed Sheeran not guilty in copyright case

Singer Ed Sheeran has defeated a lawsuit accusing him of plagiarising Marvin Gaye's music.


A Manhattan jury found the British star not liable for copyright infringement on Thursday.


Sheeran took the stand throughout the trial, singing and playing guitar during his testimony.


Sally Patterson reports from New York.


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Mayorkas heads to southern border ahead of the lifting of Title 42

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is headed to the US southern border Thursday and Friday - exactly one week before Title 42 lifts. That pandemic-era policy has allowed border patrol to turn people away and without it in place, officials are bracing for a flood of migrants.  Toni Waterman has more from Texas.  

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US denies involvement in Kremlin drone attack

The US has denied Russian claims that Washington was behind a drone
attack in Moscow, calling the allegations "lies".

It comes after Russian authorities said they had downed two drones
over the Kremlin, claiming Ukraine was trying to assassinate Russia
president Vladimir Putin.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the US was "undoubtedly" behind
the attack, with Kyiv carrying out Washington's orders.

US National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters at
the White House Washington had played no part in the incident.

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US imposes sanctions on Sudan as conflict continues

The US has imposed sanctions on anyone destabilizing peace in Sudan.

It comes after almost four weeks of fighting between the country's
army and a paramilitary group.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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White House wary of AI risks

US Vice-President Kamala Harris is meeting (11:45am ET) with the chief executives of Google, Microsoft and OpenAI to discuss the potential risks posed by artificial intelligence.


A boom in AI-powered chatbots has prompted growing calls to regulate the industry, with the White House unveiling a series of initiatives to tame the advanced technology. 


Our US Correspondent Benji Hyer reports. 


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