Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Maine shooter's relatives and army unit warned Sheriff's office about threat


The family of the man who carried out this year's worst mass shooting in the U.S. had warned police five months ago about a decline in his mental health. But he still had access to guns, and shot and killed 18 people at a bar and bowling alley last week in Maine.
Caroline Malone reports.

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Protestors repeatedly interrupted a United States Senate hearing on Israel

Protestors repeatedly interrupted Tuesday's United States Senate hearing on Israel, calling for a ceasefire as they were dragged out by police. 


Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin were testifying in Congress to convince lawmakers to approve President Joe Biden's $106 billion package to fund Israel and Ukraine. 


Benji Hyer was following. 


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US Fed expected to leave interest rates on pause

The US Federal Reserve is expected to leave interest rates on pause this week.

Central bankers have started their two-day policy meeting, with a
decision on whether to push rates higher due on Wednesday afternoon.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Heavy fighting in Gaza between Israeli troops and Hamas

The Israeli military says it is involved in "large exchanges" with
Hamas in Gaza, as it tries to push further into the enclave.

Israel says its forces have repelled militants who were firing
anti-tank missiles.

It comes after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said it was "a time
for war", and refused calls to push for a ceasefire.

The health ministry in Gaza says it has recorded more than 8,500
deaths from Israel's bombardment in the last 3 weeks.

Sarah Coates in Tel Aviv reports that the Israeli military has given
an update on the fighting.

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Sarah Coates in Tel Aviv reports that Israeli troops are meeting
resistance from Hamas fighters.

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Sarah Coates in Tel Aviv reports the apparent cutting off of the
northern and southern parts of Gaza is complicating aid deliveries.

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Pressure grows on Biden to call for Gaza ceasefire

Israel is rejecting calls for a ceasefire, as its military assault on the Gaza Strip continues.


The Israeli Defense Forces say they encountered machine gun fire and anti-tank missiles over the last few hours.


Meanwhile, Egypt is rejecting calls for refugees seeking to flee Gaza to be resettled in the Sinai Peninsula, which Cairo controls.


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks says President Biden is continuing to call on the Israeli government to observe the laws of war.


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Flooding in Milan as storms and heavy rain hit northern Italy


Parts of Milan have been flooded after an intense storm hit the Italian city overnight.

Other parts of northern Italy are also under weather alerts due to heavy rain.

Giles Gibson has the details.

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Inflation falls in Europe but so does economic growth

Inflation in the Euro zone has dipped to a two year low and
substantially down from the peak seen a year ago.

But the region's economy contracted slightly last quarter missing
analyst expectations.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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US Supreme Court considers whether public officials can block social media users

The Supreme Court will hear arguments today [TUESDAY] on two cases involving public officials blocking people on social media.


They are the first of several upcoming cases that will help determine the limits of free speech on the Internet.


Ira Spitzer reports.


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GERMAN PRESIDENT IN TANZANIA

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is in Tanzania for a  three-day state visit. The trip is part of a move to strengthen economic ties focusing on trade and investment.

Daniel Kijo has more

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Ukraine’s MOD discover misallocations of salary

The Ukrainian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday, 40 military units in Ukraine overpaid salaries to military personnel who were not deployed to the front lines or battlefields.

Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv

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10 PEOPLE HOSPITALISED AFTER GAS LEAK AT BERLIN INDOOR SURF CENTRE

Several people have been hospitalised in Berlin after a chemical leak at an indoor surf centre. 

Authorities are still investigating the cause of the incident. 

From Berlin Trent Murray reports 

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LEADER OF UK OPPOSITION PARTY TO DEFEND HIS POSITION ON ISRAEL

The leader of the UK Labour Party, Keir Starmer will try on Tuesday to create cohesion in his Party over its stance on Israel, Gaza, and Hamas.

He's making a speech in London, in which previews released to the press suggest a similar line as the current Government: support for Israel to defend itself while calling for "humanitarian pauses".

Despite an election date not yet set, the Party's on a campaign-footing knowing that one must be called before February 2025.

Stuart Smith reports.

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Severe pollution warnings as northern China suffers from heavy smog

CUE: China's issued severe pollution warnings for the north of the country. Flights and ferries have been suspended, and people have been warned to stay at home.

 

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US to remove Uganda and Three other African countries from AGOA trade deal

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The US says it intends to end the participation of Gabon, Niger, Uganda and the Central African Republic in the African Growth and Opportunity Act trade program. AGOA grants exports from qualifying countries duty-free access to the U.S. market. Leon Solomon reports from Uganda. Leon Solomon reports

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RADIO: DRC FLOODING DISASTER

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More than 500 people have been left homeless after massive floods swept away their homes in the northeast of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Authorities in Haut-Uele province say heavy rains pounded their area last week and caused a river to overflow. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.

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RADIO: DRC ARMY OPERATION

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The army in the Democratic Republic of Congo has ordered civilians to evacuate a forest in the east of the country ahead of operations against Islamist insurgents. They have given the civilians 72-hour hours to leave the forest near the town of Oicha where suspected rebels killed 26 civilians last week. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa....

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Pakistan to start deporting illegal immigrants from Nov 1st

Immigrants living in Pakistan without proper documentation will have to leave the country by 31st October. 

The Pakistani government says it will start expelling foreigners illegally living in Pakistan, if they don't leave the country voluntarily before November begins.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports. 

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Boko Haram May Wipe Nigeria Off The Map, Borno Governor Raises Alarm

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The Governor of Borno State, North East Nigeria, Babagana Zulum has raised alarm that the humanitarian crisis caused by Boko Haram insurgency could consume the nation.


The Boko Haram Insurgency which Nigeria has battled with since 2009 has displaced  more than 2 million people, forcing them to live in camps and host communities.


Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja.


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French inflation cools in October, growth also slows

Inflation in France cooled to 4% in October against 4.9% in September.


It comes as French growth figures were also released, showing a slowdown to 0.1% this month.


Ross Cullen reports from Paris.


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Indian opposition leaders claim 'state-sponsored attackers' targeting phones

Several opposition leaders in India claim they have received notifications from Apple that their phones are being targeted by 'state-sponsored attackers'.

Two years ago, India's government was accused of allegedly using the Israeli spyware Pegasus to target critics. The Indian government had denied the allegations then, saying no illegal surveillance was carried out.

Neha Poonia has more.

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