Friday, December 1, 2023

India to investigate US 'murder for hire' charges against Indian national

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India says a panel will investigate US prosecutors' allegations that an Indian government official was involved in a plot to assassinate a Sikh activist on US soil. 

American officials say they are taking these allegations very seriously. 

India says the allegations are against the country's policy - and that it will take appropriate follow-up steps. 

Ishan Garg tells us more about the investigation from New Delhi. 

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China restricts exports of key material for electric vehicle batteries

CUE: Foreign buyers of some types of Chinese graphite … a key ingredient for electric car batteries … now need a permit as Beijing tightens export controls to preserve national security. China is the world's largest producer of the graphite … which is a form of carbon … and America's biggest supplier.

 

Here's Andrew Wood in Hong Kong

 

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Myanmar Military Losses Are Inspiring Resistance Attacks

Hope is rising among opponents of Myanmar's military regime that this could be a turning point in the struggle against the country's army leaders.

That's as the junta continues to lose ground following a surprise offensive that began a month ago.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

Blinken says Israel must protect civilians when fighting resumes

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has warned efforts must be made to prevent violence in Gaza from enveloping the region.


The US' top diplomat met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas on Thursday.


This comes after a temporary truce between Israel and Hamas was extended for a seventh day.


Sally Patterson has more.


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Tesla delivers its first Cybertrucks

Tesla has made the first deliveries of its Cybertruck at a splashy event in Austin, Texas. It marks Tesla's entry into the electric pickup truck market at a time when the electric car giant faces weaker demand and falling market share. Toni Waterman has more.

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Blinken holds meetings with officials in Middle East

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has met with top officials in Israel and the West Bank, in his third visit to the region since October 7.


This comes after a temporary truce between Israel and Hamas was extended for a seventh day on Thursday.


The United States says it supports Israel's right to defend itself, while also stressing civilians in Gaza should be protected.


Sally Patterson has more.


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UN commission to investigate alleged Hamas sexual violence during October 7 attacks

The United Nations has set up a commission of inquiry to investigate
war crimes on both sides of the Israel-Hamas conflict.
According to the world body the investigation will for now focus on
sexual violence allegedly committed by Hamas in the October 7 attacks
on Israel.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations...

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SHANE MACGOWAN DIES

Singer Shane MacGowan from the Pogues has died aged 65.

He fronted the band who had their biggest hit with Fairytale of New York in the late 80s.

Music Journalist Annie Zaleski says it's a huge loss.

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2023 set to be the hottest year on record, says UN

As leaders from nearly 200 countries gather in Dubai for climate talks, further evidence that humanity isn't doing enough to avert a climate catastrophe.  The World Meteorological Organization says it's "virtually certain" that 2023 will be the hottest year ever - as the world heats up at an unprecedented pace.  Toni Waterman has more.

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U.S. Congressman accused of fraud calls action against him 'theatre' ahead of expulsion vote

Republican representative George Santos is refusing to resign, ahead of a House vote to expel him expected on Friday.

He gave a press conference on the steps of the Capitol on Thursday in which he called the moves against him 'bullying'.

Caroline Malone reports from Washington.


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Report: Pope warned Israel's President not to "respond to terror with terror"


Pope Francis warned Israel's President not to "respond to terror with terror" in a phone call about the conflict in Gaza last month.

That's according to a report in the Washington Post newspaper.

Our Rome correspondent Giles Gibson has the details.

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California and Florida governors to face off in unusual debate

Florida's Republican Governor Ron Desantis and California's Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom will face off in a televised debate tonight.


It's an unusual event, especially since only one of the two men is actually running for the presidency.


Ira Spitzer has more.


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UK SENDS DESTROYER TO REINFORCE GULF & INDIAN OCEAN

The UK is sending an additional warship to join others already patrolling the Gulf and Indian Ocean.

The British Defence Secretary says it's an attempt to deter wider escalation of the conflict in Israel and Gaza.

Stuart Smith reports from London.

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One person killed in Donetsk after Russian missile attack

Russia launched six missiles at the Donetsk region overnight, killing at least one person and wounding 10 people, including children. Rescue workers carried out operations from the early morning hours to search for people trapped under the rubble.

Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv

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GERMAN POLICE FOIL TEEN TERROR PLOT

German police have arrested two teenage boys who they allege were planning to carry out a terror attack. 

The arrests come as the country's Interior Minister warned of "significant danger" facing Germany from what she described as "Islamist terrorist organizations." 

From Berlin, Trent Murray reports. 

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New Delhi responds to allegations related to the assassination of a Sikh activist in the US

New Delhi has reacted to US prosecutors naming an Indian national for plotting to kill a US citizen.

US prosecutors say they have filed 'murder-for-hire charges against an Indian national, for allegedly planning to kill a US citizen who is also a Sikh separatist leader living in New York.

Here is Arindam Bagchi, the spokesperson of India's ministry of external affairs...

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The US allegations echo those made by Canada a few months ago, after the killing of a different Sikh leader near Vancouver.

India's external affairs spokesperson - Arindam Bagchi has also responded to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's latest comments - asking India to take these allegations seriously.

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SHOOTING IN JERUSALEM; TEMPORARY CEASEFIRE EXTENDED

Three people have been killed in a shooting in Jerusalem.

Israel says the two attackers are dead and are thought to have been Hamas members.

It comes as a temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is extended for another day to allow further hostages to be released.

Richard Makepeace from Medical Aid for Palestinians says his organisation wants it to last as long as possible.

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India's G20 presidency comes to an end

India's year-long G20 presidency officially comes to an end on Thursday. Brazil is set to take over the presidency of the group of 20 nations from December 1.

In September, India hosted world leaders at the G20 summit in New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has described India's presidency as "inclusive, ambitious, action-oriented, and decisive."

Priyata Brajabasi has more.

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India says probing alleged plot to assassinate Sikh activist in the US

US prosecutors say they have filed 'murder-for-hire charges against an Indian national, for allegedly planning to kill a US citizen who is also a Sikh separatist leader living in New York.

The accused has been identified as 52-year-old Nikhil Gupta who was allegedly given directions by an unidentified Indian government employee to execute a foiled murder plot in May.

The US allegations echo those made by Canada a few months ago, after the killing of a different Sikh leader near Vancouver.

Neha Poonia has more on New Delhi's response.

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America's ambassador in China says people-to-people contacts are needed for the two countries' relationship

CUE: America's ambassador to China says people-to-people contacts are needed to stop Washington-Beijing's "delicate" relationship being knocked off course again. President Joe Biden and President Xi Jinping met in San Francisco a few weeks ago for the first time in nearly a year.

 

Here's Andrew Wood in Hong Kong

 

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