Friday, June 2, 2023

Six women rescued in Nigeria 'baby factory' raid

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The Nigerian police has rescued six pregnant women after raiding a suspected "baby factory" in Rivers state, Southern Nigeria. 


A 39-year-old woman suspected to be running the child trafficking home has been arrested while further investigation is ongoing.


Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja.


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Boris Johnson To Hand Over Covid Material

Former UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has announced that he intends to give his unredacted WhatsApp messages directly to an inquiry looking into how the Covid pandemic was handled.


It's a direct challenge to the current government who announced they would take legal action against the request to handover messages. 


Simon Gaitan (Guy-tan) reports. 


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Indian farmers pledge support for protesting wrestlers

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Indian farmers are throwing their weight behind female wrestlers who're protesting against sexual harassment.

For months now, Indian wrestlers have been demanding the arrest of the ex-chief of India's wrestling body who they say has sexually harassed multiple athletes.

The farmers are now holding mass meetings to discuss strategy as they threaten a mass agitation.

Ishan Garg reports. 

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Victoria Cross winner loses defamation case over Afghan murders

One of the journalists at the centre of the Ben Roberts-Smith defamation case says there was a huge campaign to cover up the murder of innocent people in Afghanistan. 


A Federal Court judge has found Australia's most decorated living soldier is a murderer and a war criminal. 


Shaun Bindley reports from Brisbane. 


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US Congress passes bill to avert catastrophic debt default

The United States Congress has passed a bill paving the way for the suspension of the nation's debt ceiling, a move that prevents a catastrophic default on its $31.4 trillion worth of debt next week. 


The Fiscal Responsibility Act  — struck by President Joe Biden and House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy — was passed by Senators late on Thursday night, amid stiff opposition from both sides of the political aisle. 


From Washington DC, Benji Hyer reports. 


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US China trade pact sparks China's anger

A US-Taiwan trade deal aimed at deepening trade and economic ties between the two countries has sparked Beijing’s ire.

While the deal is modest, it signals Washington’s commitment to the self-governing island.


But as Nina-Maria Potts reports from Hong Kong, China is furious.


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Thursday, June 1, 2023

US President Joe Biden falls at event

The White House says President Joe Biden is doing "fine" after he tripped and fell Thursday as he was handing out diplomas at a graduation ceremony at the US Air Force Academy. Toni Waterman has more.  

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Far-right militant group members sentenced for Capitol riot

Two more members of the far-right Oath Keepers militant group have been sentenced to prison for their involvement in the January 6th assault on the US Capitol. 


Roberto Minuta and co-defendant Edward Vallejo will be jailed for four-and-a-half and three years respectively, convicted of seditious conspiracy having sought to stop the certification of Joe Biden's 2020 Electoral College victory.


From Washington DC, Benji Hyer reports. 


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US stocks up following employment data

US stocks rose on Thursday after opening in the red, amid debt ceiling progress and comments from Federal Reserve officials.


New economic data also showed the central bank's policy could be having its desired effect on slowing down inflation.


Sally Patterson reports from New York.


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Iran arming militants in Syria to attack US troops according to leak

Iran is arming militants in Syria in a bid to launch deadly attacks against US troops there, according to leaked classified documents. 


The Washington Post which reviewed the information also reported that Iran is working with Russia to try to drive Americans from the wider region.


Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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Tupac Shakur to receive star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Tupac Shakur will be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

It comes 26 years after the influential rapper was shot and killed in Las Vegas.

US Correspondent Ira Spitzer has more.


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US announced $300m Ukraine aid

The United States has announced $300 million in military aid to Ukraine.


The package includes additional ammunition for drones and long-range artillery.


The latest round of aid brings total US security assistance to Ukraine to $37.6bn since Russia's invasion last February.


Sally Patterson reports.


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U.S. Senate could vote on debt bill as soon as Thursday

The U.S. Senate could vote on a debt bill as soon as Thursday.

The House of Representative voted overwhelmingly in favor of the deal
late Wednesday, potentially avoiding a destabilizing default.

Gabrielle Fahmy reports.

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Uganda's Pres. Museveni Meets Sudan’s Vice President over crisis


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Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has called on the warring parties in Sudan to reconcile and end the crisis in the country.

 

President Museveni says fighting should stop and the people of Sudan should be given the opportunity to choose their own leader through a fair election.

 

He said this during a meeting held in Kampala with the Vice Chairman of Sudan's Transitional Sovereignty Council.

 

Leon Solomon reports.


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Trump on tape discussing classified information after leaving office

According to CNN federal prosecutors have a recording of Donald Trump
talking about being in possession of classified information after
leaving the White House.

Investigators are looking into the former president's handling of
sensitive information after recovering over 300 classified documents.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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UK House Prices Fall

House prices in the UK fell at their fastest rate in nearly 14 years.


New figures show prices fell by 3.4% in the last 12 months. 


The average house in the UK now costs almost 261 thousand pounds (325 thousand USD).


Simon Gaitan (Guy-tan) reports.


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RADIO: THREAT OF WAR IN DRC

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A senior army officer in Uganda has warned of an imminent outbreak of war in the Democratic Republic of Congo and ordered Ugandan security officers to bolster troops along their border with the neighboring country. 
Lieutenant Colonel Emmanuel Katabazi, made the remarks at a recent meeting in Uganda. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

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European leaders meet in Moldova, challenging Russian influence

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More than forty leaders from across the European continent are discussing the continent's stability and security at a summit in Moldova. Meeting just a few miles away from the Ukrainian border, the summit is seen as a show of European unity and a rebuke of Russian influence in the region.

Alex Cadier reports from the Moldovan capital Chisinau (keesh-ee-now)

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Trade Unions, Nigeria Govt. Disagree on Removal of Subsidy on Petroleum Products

The Nigerian government and trade unions in the country have begun talks on ways to reduce hardship on citizens following the removal of subsidy on petroleum products in the country.


But the first of such meetings which held on Sunday ended without a consensus.


Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.


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India's home minister announced probe and peace panel after violence in Manipur

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India's home minister Amit Shah who's in the crisis-hit state of Manipur has announced that a panel headed by an ex-high court judge will investigate the violence in the state.

Ethnic clashes broke out in the northeast Indian state in May after the tribal groups raised concerns about losing their special jobs, education, and land purchasing quotas.

Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.

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