Vatican clarifies announcement on blessings for same sex couples

The Vatican has clarified its stance on blessings for same sex couples after criticism from some bishops, particularly in Africa.

In a historic move last month, the Vatican approved blessings for same sex couples, while insisting that marriage in the Catholic Church can only be between a man and a woman.

Giles Gibson reports from Rome.

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Trump received $7.8m from foreign governments while president

Former US president Donald Trump's businesses received almost $8
million from foreign governments during his time in office, in
potential violation of US rules.

That's according to a report put together by Democrat lawmakers.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Florida surgeon general urges halt to mRNA vaccines

The top health official in Florida has called for an end to the use of
mRNA coronavirus vaccines.

This comes despite an increase in Covid-19 cases across the U.S. as
the JN.1 variant continues to spread.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Muslim cleric shot and killed in New Jersey

Police in New Jersey have launched a manhunt for an unknown attacker
who shot and killed an Imam outside a mosque.
Imam Hassan Sharif was found with multiple gunshot wounds at the
mosque in Newark and later died.
Jody Jacobs reports from New York...

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Man found dead in submerged car as France flooding continues

A 73-year-old man has been found dead in his car in France's western Loire-Atlantique region.

Meanwhile hundreds of people have been moved to safety as flooding continues in the north of the country.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Hungary's tourism bounces back

The latest figures show that tourism in Hungary has returned to pre-pandemic levels. The resurgence is being led by domestic tourists rather than international visitors, a surprising development given the slow pace of consumer spending.

Pablo Gutierrez reports 

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Death toll rises to 32 in Kyiv from Dec. 29 missile attack

Authorities in Ukraine have said the death toll from the large-scale missile strikes carried out against Kyiv on December 29th has now risen to 32.

Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv

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RADIO: ISRAEL-DRC TALKS ON PALESTINE

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EU powers condemn Israeli ministers for "irresponsible" comments

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The European Union and several member states have condemned members of the Israeli government for suggesting that Palestinians should be resettled and that Israeli settlements be built in Gaza. The comments from Israel's Security and Finance ministers also drew criticism from the United Nations.

Alex Cadier reports

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Russia and Ukraine hold biggest prisoner swap since 2022 invasion

Russia and Ukraine held the biggest exchange of war prisoners since February 2022 invasion. In a deal mediated by the United Arab Emirates Moscow and Kiev swapped over two hundred captive soldiers each. The arrangement was not hampered by massive missile strikes Moscow has launched against Ukraine on New Year's eve. Kiev says another prisoner exchange may happen in the next couple of weeks. Daria Bondarchuk reports from the Russian capital.

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FTSE 100 Bosses To Earn More Than Average UK Yearly Salary In Three Days

A new report finds that the bosses of the UKs biggest companies will earn more than the average worker's yearly salary in just three days. 

According to calculations by the High Pay Centre think tank, FTSE 100 CEOs will make more than 44,000 US Dollars by Thursday afternoon in the UK. 

Simon Gaitán reports. 

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Sierra Leone charges ex-president Koroma with treason over coup attempt

Sierra Leone has charged its former leader, Ernest Bai Koroma with treason for allegedly taking part in a coup attempt last year.

There are fears that the charges against the former president could increase tension, which has been simmering in the West African country.

Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports from Accra.



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Delhi chief minister likely to be arrested in alleged corruption case

Amid speculation over his potential arrest in connection to an alleged liquor policy scam, the chief minister of India's capital has denied all allegations of corruption.

Arvind Kejriwal refused to appear before India's financial crimes agency for questioning for the third time on Wednesday, saying the proceedings were politically motivated.

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Former Sierra Leone President Charged With Treason Over Foiled Coup

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A court in Sierra Leone's Capital Freetown has charged Former Sierra Leone President, Ernest Bai Koroma, with treason.

He was charged for his alleged role in a failed military attempt to overthrow the country's government in November last year.

Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja.

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India's Gujarat announces billions of dollars of investment ahead of summit

The Indian state of Gujarat has announced investment agreements worth billions of dollars ahead of a global summit taking place next week.

Gujarat is the home state of Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, who will seek a third term in power in a national election this year.

Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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Clinton & Trump among Epstein court document names

Former US presidents Bill Clinton and Donald Trump are among the list
of people named in court documents with connections to the late sex
offender Jeffrey Epstein.

A judge in New York allowed the release of the papers as part of a
lawsuit related to Epstein's associate Ghislaine Maxwell, who is
serving a 20-year jail sentence for sex-trafficking crimes.

Epstein took his own life while awaiting trial in New York in 2019.

US correspondent Nick Harper sends this report.

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Japan Says Coast Guard Plane in Airport Crash Wasn't Cleared For Take Off

Authorities in Japan say the coast guard plane that collided with a passenger jet at Tokyo's Haneda Airport wasn't cleared for take off when the accident took place.

Five crew members aboard the coast guard plane were killed.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Trump appeals to Supreme Court over Colorado ballot removal

Donald Trump has asked the US Supreme Court to overturn a Colorado ruling removing him from the state's upcoming primary ballot.

Colorado's highest court ruled last month that the former president was ineligible to hold office due to his role in the January 6th Capitol riot.

Ira Spitzer reports.

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10-year-old boy arrested on suspicion of murder after another 10-year-old shot dead

A 10-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of killing another child with his father's gun in the US state of California.

Police found the 10-year-old boy bleeding in a parking lot - he was later pronounced dead at the hospital.

US correspondent Kate Fisher reports

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US State Capitols evacuated over bomb threats

State capitol buildings have been evacuated in at least six US states
following a series of bomb threats.

Authorities responded to the threats that were reportedly emailed to
officials on Wednesday morning.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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