Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Ron DeSantis pledges $2 gallon gas if elected

Republican Presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis is making a BIG pledge to US consumers: if elected, he'll get gas prices down to $2 a gallon in his first year in office. But to do that, his plan focuses on ramping up oil production and rolling back environmental regulations. Toni Waterman has more.

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Garland insists U.S. Justice Dept. independent, will not interfere in Hunter Biden probe


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The U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland was grilled in a House hearing about his work in the Justice Department on Wednesday.

House Republicans questioned him about an investigation into the President's son Hunter Biden - and perceived bias in an earlier 'sweetheart deal'.

Caroline Malone reports from Washington.


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Guterres opens Climate Ambition Summit

In addressing the opening the Climate Ambition Summit in New York on
Wednesday, U.N Secretary General Antonio Guterres called on world
leaders to stop dragging their feet
and accelerate the move from fossil fuels to renewable energy.
Guterres called the summit on the sidelines of the U.N High-Level
General Assembly to once again stress the importance of climate
change.
The Secretary General says the world needs to immediately reduce
emissions and limit global warming to 1.5 degrees celsius.

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India's main opposition offers full support to a reservation bill for women

Indian lawmakers are discussing a bill that aims to reserve a third of the seats in the lower house of parliament, and in the state assemblies for women.

India's main opposition - the Congress party has extended its full support to the bill, paving the way for the bill's passage.

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Nigeria’s President Seeks Better Deal to End Extremism, Africa’s Exploitation in first Address at UN General Assembly

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Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday made his inaugural address at the United Nations General Assembly with a call on world leaders to serve African countries a better deal of international politics.


Mounting the rostrum on the opening day of the 78th UN General Assembly, President Tinubu highlighted five key points for global attention.


Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.


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Russian forces strike oil refinery in central Ukraine

Russian forces struck an oil refinery in central Ukraine in the early hours of Wednesday.

Megumi Lim has more from Kyiv

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US TANKS TO SOON ARRIVE IN UKRAINE: DEFENSE SECRETARY

US-made battle tanks will soon enter Ukraine to help the country fight its counteroffensive against Russia.

Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin said Ukrainian forces have almost completed their training on the M1 Abrams.

Trent Murray has more.

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Ron DeSantis to unveil domestic energy agenda in Texas

Republican Presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis will unveil his vision for America's energy future at an event in Texas later today (WEDNESDAY). And as Toni Waterman explains - it's expected to be in stark contrast to President Joe Biden's green agenda.

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After riots delay, Charles III finally begins state visit to France

Britain's King Charles, along with his wife Queen Camilla, will start a three-day tour to France on Wednesday, beginning with a visit to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.

The trip was originally scheduled for March, but had to be postponed due to the ongoing protests and riots against the rise in the retirement age.

Ross Cullen reports.

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First cargo ship carrying Ukrainian grain arrives in Romanian waters

A commercial ship loaded with Ukrainian grain has arrived in Romanian waters. The vessel safely made its way through a temporary corridor declared by Kyiv in the Black Sea. This is a first, since Russia backed out of the Black Sea grain deal in July.

Megumi Lim has more from Kyiv

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UK INFLATION DROPS

UK inflation has fallen according to the latest data - while markets had been expacting a rise.

Inflation fell to 6.7% in August, down from 6.8% in July.

The government has pledged to bring inflation down to around 5% by the end of the year.

Finance minister Jeremy Hunt says there's more work to do.

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Canada Sought US Condemnation Of India - Report

Canada sought US condemnation of India weeks before the allegations made about the killing of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijar, but was met with reluctance, The Washington Post reports.

The accusations that India was involved in the killing have caused a diplomatic row between Canada and India.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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China Slams UK Report on Hong Kong


China has hit out at a six month report published by the UK, which accuses Beijing of enforcing its national security law beyond genuine concern.

It said the report ignored a stable business environment and good social conditions, and instead supported anti China chaos.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

U.S. markets slip in anticipation of Fed decision on interest rates

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There was a slip in Wall Street stocks on Tuesday as investors look to U.S. Federal Reserve meetings – and anticipation of a hold on interest rates.


Caroline Malone reports.


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Ukraine President urges global unity at UN General Assembly

Ukraine's President has urged the international community to be united
in the face of Russian aggression.

Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly Volodmyr Zelenskyy
warned that Russia's actions in Ukraine could have global
ramifications.

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.

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Elon Musk: X users could be forced to pay

Social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, could start charging users to access it.


Owner Elon Musk says a paywall could keep bots and fake accounts off the platform.


The company has not officially confirmed the plans.


Sally Patterson has more.


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Senate drops dress code

The US Senate is becoming a little less formal after Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said a dress code will no longer be enforced on the Senate floor.


The change comes after Pennsylvania Senator Jon Fetterman started wearing shorts and voting from doorways so that he wouldn't get in trouble for his more casual attire.


Kate Fisher reports from Washington


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Trump to address autoworkers on strike in Detroit instead of GOP debate


Former U.S. President Donald Trump is planning to skip the next Republican Debate and instead give a prime-time speech to striking autoworkers in Detroit on September 27th.

Thousands of people at three major facilities are pushing for higher wages - with their unions forming part of a key voter demographic.

Caroline Malone reports from Washington.


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Fed expected to leave rates unchanged

The US Federal Reserve is predicted to leave interest rates unchanged,
despite recent hotter-than-expected inflation data.

The central bank's two-meeting is underway in Washington DC.

From where Nick Harper sends this report.

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U.S will continue to support Ukraine

U.S President Joe Biden in addressing the United Nations General
Assembly in New York said his administration will continue
to support Ukraine.
Biden told world leaders they cannot stand by and watch Russia
encroach the sovereignty of another member state.
The US president is the only head of state of the five permanent
members of the Security Council participating in the annual High Level
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