Thursday, November 2, 2023

Gaza border crossings continue as death toll tops 9,000

A limited number of people are continuing to leave Gaza via the Rafah
crossing into Egypt.

Only a hundred people have managed to leave so far on Thursday, with
7,000 expected to be evacuated from 60 different countries over the
coming week.

The health ministry in Gaza run by Hamas says more than 9,000 people
have been killed since the conflict began on October 7th.

Sarah Coates in Tel Aviv has the latest on the border crossings.

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Sarah Coates in Tel Aviv has more on the aid situation for civilians
stuck in Gaza.

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Alabama approves nitrogen executions

The US state of Alabama has been cleared to use nitrogen in death
penalty executions, making it the first state to use the gas.

The Alabama Supreme Court signed off on the method despite opposition
from human rights groups.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Vote in divided Congress over Israel aid bill

The US House of Representatives is voting today (Thursday) on a bill to provide more than $14 billion in aid to Israel. 


But even if lawmakers in Congress's lower chamber pass the plan, it would fall well short of the $106 billion package requested by President Joe Biden that includes funding for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan. 


Benji Hyer reports. 


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Ukraine’s top general: War with Russia is entering a static, attritional phase

Ukraine's top general Valery Zaluzhny has said war with Russia was entering a static and attritional phase, but Moscow has denied such claims. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia was steadily carrying out its special military operation.


Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv

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The Beatles to release last ever song

The Beatles are releasing a new song on Thursday, 50 years after they broke up.

It's called 'Now and Then', and was originally sung as a demo track by John Lennon at his New York apartment in 1979.

But until now it's never been published as a finished single.

Stuart Smith reports.

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Pakistan begins deportation of thousands of undocumented Afghans

Pakistan has begun deporting thousands of undocumented migrants, mostly Afghans, after the deadline for voluntary deportation came to an end earlier this week

More than 7,300 refugees, including over 100 prisoners, have already been deported through the Torkham border crossing with Afghanistan.

The Taliban has condemned the decision, and called it inhumane.

Priyata Brajabasi reports

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India investigates warning messages to opposition leaders from Apple

India's cyber security agency has started a probe after at least seven senior opposition leaders said they received warning messages from Apple that their phones may be compromised.

The leaders claim these alerts say that 'state-sponsored' attackers may be trying to hack into their iPhones.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports.

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Ugandan Army Kills ADF Rebels Linked to Attack on Tourists


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The Ugandan Army says it has shot dead a number of Allied Democratic Forces rebels that killed two tourists and their driver in October.

The military says the rebels were intercepted as they sailed on Lake Edward that lies between the DR Congo and Uganda in the west of the country.


Isabel Nakirya reports from Kampala.

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Nigerian Government Seeks US Assistance on Food Security

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Nigeria's government has sought the assistance of the United States government in boosting its agriculture sector as part of its agenda on food security.


Vice President, Kashim Shettima, made the request when he met with U.S. Special Envoy for Global Food Security.


Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.


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At least one person killed as Storm Ciaran slams France

At least one person has been killed as Storm Ciaran hit France.


A truck driver was struck in his vehicle by a falling tree, and several other people were injured as wind speed records were broken.


Ross Cullen reports.


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Storm Ciaran causes severe travel disruptions in Belgium

Alerts have been issued across parts of Europe as Storm Ciaran hits
bringing with it heavy rains and strong winds.

A code yellow has been issued in Belgium and train travel has been
severely disrupted around the country.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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DEMOCRACY "IN TROUBLE" ACROSS THE WORLD: REPORT

A new report has revealed democracy is facing major challenges in almost half of the world's countries. 

The report, which was released by the Stockholm-based Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance, says there's been notable declines in press freedom and access to justice in a number of regions. 

Trent Murray reports from Berlin. 

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Minnesota’s Supreme Court hears arguments on whether Trump is eligible to appear on state 2024 ballot

Minnesota's Supreme Court will hear arguments today (THURSDAY) on whether Donald Trump is disqualified from appearing on the state's ballot in the 2024 presidential election - A similar case went to trial earlier this week in Colorado. Toni Waterman has more.

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U.S. and China among signatories of declaration on AI cooperation

The U.S. and China are among countries that signed a declaration on working together to tackle the risks posed by artificial intelligence. Attending a summit in the UK, they agreed that AI brings the potential for catastrophic harm to humanity, but stopped short of calling for international regulation. Julia Chapman reports from Bletchley Park, where officials and tech leaders have been gathering.

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Delhi's air quality turns 'severe' in some places, overall remains 'very poor'

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Residents of India's capital New Delhi are waking up to hazy skies as pollution levels in parts of the city turn 'severe'.

Overall, the Air Quality Index remains in the 'very poor' category as experts warn, the worst may be yet to come.

Ishan Garg has more.

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China and US will reportedly discuss nuclear arms control next week

CUE: China and the United States will reportedly discuss nuclear arms control next week, for the first time since President Obama was in the White House. 

 

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Hundreds leave Gaza as border with Egypt opens

Thousands of people remain in Gaza at the Rafah border point hoping to
cross over into Egypt.

Earlier around 400 people were able to leave as Egypt opened up the
crossing for the first time since fighting began more than three weeks
ago.

Sarah Coates in Tel Aviv has the latest.

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[ALT] Sarah Coates in Tel Aviv reports that a UN official managed to
cross in the other direction, and enter Gaza.

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Biden expected to have tough conversation with Xi in face-to-face meeting

US president Joe Biden is expected to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping later this month in California according to the White House.

The White House says the leaders of the world's two largest economies have agreed in principle to meet on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in San Francisco.

Our US correspondent Kate Fisher reports


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US Federal Reserve leaves interest rates unchanged

Interest rates in the United States will remain on hold after the Federal Reserve decided not to raise them from their 22-year high. 


The country's central bank opted against an increase for the second quarter in a row, but Fed chair Jerome Powell is not ruling out hikes in the future in a bid to bring down inflation. 


Benji Hyer reports.


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Italian Prime Minister describes "fatigue" amongst Ukraine's allies during prank phone call


Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni admitted there's "a lot of fatigue" over the war in Ukraine in a prank phone call with two Russian comedians.

Vovan and Lexus have previously tricked multiple western leaders and celebrities, including Elton John.

Giles Gibson has more from Rome.

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