Thursday, September 7, 2023

Ex-Trump adviser Peter Navarro found guilty in contempt of Congress case

Donald Trump's former trade advisor, Peter Navarro has been found guilty on two counts of criminal contempt of Congress for ignoring a subpoena from the January 6th committee and refusing to turn over documents. Navarro - who is a fierce election denier -  is now the second former Trump-adviser to be convicted, after Steven Bannon. Toni Waterman has more

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Actor Danny Masterson sentenced to 30 years for rapes

US actor Danny Masterson, who starred in 'That '70s Show' has been
sentenced to 30 years to life for raping two women.

He was convicted in May after three women testified he sexually
assaulted them in the early 2000s, at the height of his fame.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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California governor considers historic caste discrimination bill

California's legislature has approved a bill outlawing caste discrimination.

If signed into law, the state would become the first in the US to address the practice, which has roots in the Indian subcontinent.

Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco.


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Nigeria’s Election Tribunal Upholds President Bola Tinubu’s Victory

Nigeria's Appeal Court has upheld the declaration of Bola Tinubu as winner of the country's Presidential election which was held in February.

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.

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Biden to offer Global South funding at G20

US President Joe Biden is heading to India for the G20 summit where
he's expected to promise American engagement and funding for
developing nations.

His offer is an alternative to Chinese money, which has left many
nations struggling to pay their debts.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Lee expected to become extremely dangerous hurricane

Forecasts expect hurricane Lee to intensify and become extremely
dangerous by Friday.

It is expected to become a Category 4 or 5 hurricane and will pass
close to the Leeward Islands and Puerto Rico.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Texas prisons in an indefinite lockdown amid rising crime rates

Texas jails and prisons have been put into an indefinite statewide lockdown. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice says the highly unusual move is necessary to combat a rise in contraband and killings behind bars.  Toni Waterman has more.  

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US President Joe Biden rejects Gitmo detainee demands

US President Joe Biden has rejected a set of demands proposed by Guantanamo Bay detainees accused of orchestrating the September 11th terrorist attacks. 


The defendants had put forward the demands as a basis for negotiations over a potential plea deal, but Mr Biden refused to accept the conditions, as Benji Hyer reports. 


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Hunter Biden to be indicted on gun charge this month

The special counsel investigating Hunter Biden plans to indict the president's 53 year-old son on a gun charge by the end of the month.

It follows the collapse of a plea deal between the justice department and Hunter Biden's lawyers in July.

Ira Spitzer reports.


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UK Justice Secretary Confirms Independent Investigation Into Prison Escape As Manhunt Continues

The UK Justice Secretary confirmed on Thursday that an independent investigation will take place into the prison escape of a terror suspect. 

The announcement to MP's in Parliament comes as political pressure mounts on the government over the escape, and the continuing nationwide manhunt for Daniel Khalife who escaped prison on Wednesday morning. 


Simon Gaitán reports.  


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RADIO: DRC MEASLES OUTBREAK

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Health officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo have recorded a measles outbreak which has claimed 87 lives over the past 8 months. The deaths occurred in the northwestern province of Equateur. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

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Italian Foreign Minister calls BRI agreement with China "unsatisfactory"


Italy's foreign minister Antonio Tajani (TIE-AH-KNEE) has described his country's Belt & Road Initiative agreement with China as "unsatisfactory."

Tajani has just returned from a trip to Beijing, with Italy reportedly preparing to exit the BRI later this year.

Giles Gibson has more from Rome.

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GERMANY RECORDS 77% JUMP IN ASYLUM CLAIMS

Germany has recorded a big rise in asylum seeker claims. 

New data released Thursday shows Europe's largest economy has seen a double digit rise in new asylum applications, with refugees from the Middle East making up the lion share of new claims. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray reports. 

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India says G20 summit happening in a 'very turbulent' global environment

India's foreign minister Dr S Jaishankar has admitted that  the G20 summit is happening in a very turbulent global environment, as India struggles to build consensus on a joint declaration that will be issued at the end of the gathering.
He also said that Chinese President Xi Jinping skipping the meet  will not affect negotiations.

Shalu Yadav has more.


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PM Modi asks ministers to avoid 'Bharat' controversy: report

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India's Prime Minister has reportedly told his ministers to avoid the controversy surrounding speculation that the country may be changing its name to "Bharat" (Pron: Bhaa-rutt)

After some official documents were shown to bear the name "Bharat" as opposed to India – opposition parties claimed that the Modi government may be changing the country's name without consultation.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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Report of Chinese iPhone ban weakens Apple shares

CUE: Shares in Apple have dropped after a report that China is telling central government officials not to use iPhones and other foreign devices. 

Beijing, like Washington, is worried that smartphones could be used for spying.

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Japan launches first rocket since March H3 failure

Japan has launched an H2A rocket carrying a lunar lander. 

It was the country’s first success since the failed inaugural launch of the next-generation H3 rocket in March, as the country looks to catch-up in the global space race. 


Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.


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China Warns Against New Cold War at ASEAN Summit

China's Premier has warned against a new Cold War and taking sides at a gathering of Southeast Asian nations in Indonesia.

Li Qiang was speaking at the annual summit, which also involves China, Japan and South Korea.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Judge orders Texas to remove Rio Grande water barriers

A federal judge has ordered Texas to remove a string of floating water barriers in the Rio Grande River, not buying the state's argument that they are needed to deter migrants crossing from Mexico. Instead, he called it a "threat to human life". Toni Waterman has more.  

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Wall St falls on fresh rate fears

Wall Street fell on Wednesday amid fresh fears the US Federal Reserve
is getting ready for another interest rate hike.

It was the third consecutive day of declines for the Nasdaq.

As Nick Harper reports.

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