Friday, June 9, 2023

Doctors say India's diabetes problem a 'ticking time bomb'

A new government backed study has shown that many more Indians have diabetes than previously estimated.

About 100 million Indians have the lifestyle disease, a 44% jump in four years.

Neha Poonia has more.

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RADIO EASTERN DRC CLASHES

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At least 3 civilians have been killed and several others displaced after violent clashes broke out between two militia groups in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Congolese officials say the fighting was between the M23 rebels and the Nyatura armed group in Rutshuru territory. Chris Ocamringa has more from the DRC capital Kinshasa...

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Crude traders resort to Russia, Brazil as Nigeria’s pricey product suffers new hit

Buyers of Nigerian crude are now opting for Brazilian and Russian grades and those from North America.

The country's crude has been highly sought after for years, having a reputation for being light in sulphur.

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.

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Pope spends second night in hospital as he recovers from surgery


Pope Francis has spent a second night in hospital as he recovers from abdominal surgery.

On Wednesday, surgeons placed the 86-year-old under general anaesthetic to operate on a hernia.

Giles Gibson reports from Rome.

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Rains arrive in India after longest delay in 4 years

India's monsoon season finally arrived at the country's southernmost state - Kerala - offering much needed relief to farmers in the region, after a week long delay

Weather experts say this is the latest arrival of the seasonal rains in 4 years.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...

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Ukraine claims to have evidence Russia destroyed dam

Ukrainian security services claim to have evidence that Russian forces destroyed the Kakhovka dam.

They've released an audio clip purporting to contain a conversation between Russian soldiers in which one voice says a sabotage group carried out the attack.

Russia has denied responsibility.

At least one civilian was killed in shelling in the city of Kherson on Thursday, with Kyiv accusing Moscow of attacking those evacuating from the flooding.

Journalist Tom Mutch has visited the Kherson region and reports from Odessa.

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China plans for Cuban base to spy on US

CUE: China has reportedly agreed secretly to pay Cuba billions of dollars to let it operate a spy base on the island, to eavesdrop on American electronic signals.

If built, the facility would be just one hundred miles from Florida, and well placed to monitor military activity in the southeast United States.

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GM strikes deal to use Tesla’s charging network

America's largest carmaker has struck a deal with Tesla, allowing it to use the electric vehicle marker's charging network.

General Motors also says it will begin installing Tesla charging ports on its vehicles in 2025.


Ira Spitzer reports.


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Trump indictment in classified document case

Donald Trump says he's been indicted by a grand jury over his handling
of classified documents.

Trump is now the first former president in U.S. history to face federal charges.

He denies wrongdoing and calls it a hoax.

William Denselow reports.


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Thursday, June 8, 2023

S&P 500 enters bull market

On Wall Street, the S&P 500 has officially entered a bull market,
rising 20% from its October low

Technology stocks helped drive a rally in U.S. equities…on
expectations the Fed might pause its historic interest rate hike
campaign next week.

Gabrielle Fahmy reports from New York.

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US and UK announced “Atlantic Declaration” on PM's visit Stateside

The United States and the United Kingdom have announced an "Atlantic Declaration", described by US President Joe Biden and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak as "a new economic partnership, for a new age."


During a joint press conference in the White House on Thursday, the leaders hailed their nations' so-called "special relationship."


Yet the agreement, designed to strengthen cooperation between the two countries, falls short of a comprehensive free trade deal.


From Washington DC, Benji Hyer reports. 


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Evangelical leader Robertson dies aged 93

The Evangelical leader Pat Robertson has died at the age of 93.

He ran for president back in the 1980s and played a major role in U.S. politics.

William Denselow has more from New York.

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RADIO: DRC REBEL ATTACK

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At least 18 people have been killed in an attack by suspected rebels in the northeast of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The armed men raided several villages in Ituri province and killed civilians. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa....

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U.S. to send $150m in aid to Syria and Iraq

The United States has pledged to send 150 million dollars in aid to
areas of Syria and Iraq liberated from the Islamic State group.

Secretary of State Anthony Blinken made the announcement at a
ministerial conference in Saudi Arabia.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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‘Better Call Saul’ actor charged in Jan. 6th Capitol attacks

Jay Johnston - the actor known for his roles in "Better Call Saul" and "Bob's Burgers" - has been arrested and charged in connection to the January 6th riots.  The FBI says it has video evidence of Johnston pushing officers and helping rioters near an entrance to the Capitol. Toni Waterman has more.

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Donald Trump told he could face new criminal charges

In the U.S., federal prosecutors have sent a letter to former
President Donald Trump, telling him he is the target of a criminal
investigation — and could face charges.

If that happened, it would be the second indictment for Trump, who is
campaigning once again to be president.

Gabriele Fahmy reports.

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Sunak and Biden to meet

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will meet US President Joe Biden at the White House on Thursday as they seek to strengthen the so-called "special relationship" and project western stability after a period of turmoil in British politics.


Deepening economic ties, the war in Ukraine and Artificial Intelligence will all be on the agenda.


Kate Fisher reports from Washington


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Smog still blankets New York and New Jersey

It's another day of bad smog in the Big Apple, resulting in flight
delays at most airports.
New York City has been blanketed for the second straight day as smoke
from the Canadian wildfires continues to move to the Northeastern side
of the US.
Jody Jacobs has more from New York...

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Four children and two adults stabbed in playground in southern France

Four children and two adults have been injured, some seriously, after being stabbed in a playground in Annecy, in south-eastern France. Police have arrested the suspect.


President Emmanuel Macron called the attack "an act of absolute cowardice".


Ross Cullen has the latest.


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Three wounded in Kherson evacuation shelling

At least three people have been wounded in shelling in the Ukrainian city of Kherson. Ukrainian officials say the attack happened when people were being evacuated from areas flooded by a dam that was destroyed on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the Red Cross warns that floodwater is uprooting mines in the region. Stuart Smith has more from Moscow.

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