Friday, June 16, 2023

Federal Minister's Home Torched in the Indian State of Manipur

The residence of a federal minister in the Indian state of Manipur was set on fire, as violence between two armed ethnic groups continues.

The lawmaker wasn't at home at the time of the incident, and no injuries have been reported yet.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports..

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Rescue operations continue as over 100 die in Nigeria boat tragedy

Rescue efforts are ongoing by emergency officials in Nigeria after a boat capsized a few days ago in the country's north central state of Kwara.


Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.


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Saudi crown prince meets President Macron in Paris

The Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman is meeting President Macron in Paris on Friday.

According to the French Presidency, Emmanuel Macron will discuss the war in Ukraine amid several other issues during the working lunch.

The Saudi crown prince will also attend next week's Summit for a New Global Financial Pact in Paris.

Ross Cullen reports.

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US Considering Easier NATO Membership Route For Ukraine

US officials have said President Biden would be open to offering Ukraine an easier path to NATO membership - despite still refusing to provide a timeline.


This comes as the alliance has been pressured to guarantee Ukraine would be allowed to join after the end of the war.


Alex Cadier reports from Brussels



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Pope Francis leaves hospital after surgery

Pope Francis has left hospital after successfully recovering from abdominal surgery that he had last week.

The surgeon who operated on the 86-year-old says he's now "better than before."

Giles Gibson has more from Rome.

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Cyclone Biporjoy leaves a trail of destruction in Western India

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Gale force winds and heavy rains are lashing coastal parts of north-west India and southern Pakistan after Cyclone Biparjoy made landfall on Thursday. 

Local officials say there's no power in 940 villages in Gujarat. 

Two people have died and 22 injured so far.

Officials have evacuated nearly 100,000 people. 

India correspondent Ishan Garg tells us about the government initiatives to help the people.

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Charges Filed Over Pentagon Leak

A grand jury has indicted the US air national guardsman accused of leaking military intelligence online.

Jack Teixeira faces six counts of retaining and transmitting classified national defense information.

Ira Spitzer reports.


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Thursday, June 15, 2023

Markets soar on Fed reaction

U.S. stocks soared Thursday as investors continue to react to the
Federal Reserve's decision to leave interest rates untouched.

The Fed has been raising rates for over a year but Wednesday announced
it's taking a wait and see approach in its fight to lower inflation.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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LA Mayor Slams Texas Governor Over Migrant Bus

The mayor of Los Angeles has sharply criticized Texas officials for sending a bus with more than forty migrants to the city.

Republican-controlled states have been sending migrants to Democratic cities to protest US president Joe Biden's border policies.

Ira Spitzer reports


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Miami's Mayor launches bid for White House

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez has publicly declared his bid for President of the United States, becoming the 13th Republican candidate and the 3rd Floridian to join the race.


The 45-year-old Hispanic enters a crowded field, still led by the now twice-indicted former President Donald Trump. 


Benji Hyer reports. 


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UN Secretary General "climate agenda being undermined"

The United Nations Secretary General says he is very worried about
where the world stands on climate.
Addressing the media at the UN Headquarters on Thursday, Antonio
Guiterres said countries are far off-track in meeting climate promises
and commitments.

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UN nuclear watchdog chief visits Ukraine nuclear plant

The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog visited the
Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plan on Thursday.
Rafael Mariano Grossi's visit comes after the recent dam burst in the
area and the increased counteroffensive by Ukraine forces.
Jody Jacobs has more on that story...

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White man accused of killing black New York performance artist indicted

A white man accused of killing a homeless black man on the New York subway has been indicted by a grand jury.


Last month Daniel Penny was charged with manslaughter for putting street artist Jordan Neely in a fatal chokehold.


Penny, a former US Marine, says he was trying to protect himself and other passengers, and did not intend to kill Neely.


Sally Patterson reports. 


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Retail sales show underlying health in U.S. economy

U.S. retail sales figures out Thursday provide further signs that the
nation's economy remains resilient despite headwinds.

Inflation is cooling but elevated prices continue to impact consumer spending.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Sudan representative calls for urgent assistance

Sudan's representative to the United Nations has called on the
Security Council for more assistance as the conflict back home
intensifies. 
The call comes after a governor from Sudan's Darfur region was killed 
allegedly by Rapid Support Forces. 
The UN Assistance Mission in Sudan says it is appalled and deeply shocked by the developments.
Jody Jacobs has more from the United Nations...

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Boris Johnson found guilty of misleading Parliament

Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been found guilty of deliberately and repeatedly misleading Parliament.

The long awaited findings were published in a report by a group of MPs over the 'partygate' scandal, where social gatherings were held in Downing Street during the pandemic lockdowns.

The report has caused yet more internal rifts within the ruling Conservative Party, as John Bevir (Beaver) now reports from the UK.

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The Committee to Protect Journalists Urges US Govt to Discuss Press Crackdown in India

There are calls for the US Government to ask India to release 6 journalists currently detained in the country.

It comes ahead of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the US, at a time when there are fears of an increasing crackdown on a free press in India.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...

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Food price increases slowing in France as inflation cools

Food price increases are slowing in France as the national statistics agency says that inflation in May was 5.1 per cent - that's down from 5.9 per cent in April.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Judge to Consider Request to Drop Some Charges Against Sam Bankman-Fried

Lawyers for Sam Bankman-Fried are expected to ask a judge to throw out many of the charges against him at a hearing on Thursday.

The disgraced ex-CEO of the crypto exchange FTX got a boost earlier in the week after a favorable court ruling in the Bahamas.


Ira Spitzer reports.


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Greek government declares three days of national mourning for migrant boat victims


The Greek government has declared three days of national mourning for the victims of a migrant boat sinking.

At least 78 people died after a packed fishing boat capsized about 50 miles off the coast of Greece on Wednesday.

Giles Gibson has more from Rome.

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