Former US president Donald Trump has appeared at a New York courthouse
for the closing arguments of his civil fraud trial.
He told reporters that the case should never have been brought to trial.
Trump, his adult sons are accused of inflating the value of their
company to get more favorable loans.
He could be stripped of his business in New York, and forced to pay
millions of dollars in fines.
Trump spoke as he arrived at court.
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Thursday, January 11, 2024
Haley & DeSantis slug it out in final Iowa debate
Former UN ambassador Nikki Haley and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis are
both claiming victory following the final debate ahead of the Iowa
caucus.
The two Republicans are vying to become the alternative to frontrunner
Donald Trump in the race to gain the party's nomination to run for the
White House.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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both claiming victory following the final debate ahead of the Iowa
caucus.
The two Republicans are vying to become the alternative to frontrunner
Donald Trump in the race to gain the party's nomination to run for the
White House.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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SOUTH AFRICA ACCUSES ISRAEL OF GENOCIDE AT INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE
South African lawyers speaking at the International Court of Justice say Israel planned to "destroy" Gaza.
Lawyers are demanding Israel stop what they say is a "genocidal" military operation against the residents of Gaza - to which Israel will respond on Friday.
From outside the International Court of Justice in The Netherlands, Ishan Garg reports.
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Lawyers are demanding Israel stop what they say is a "genocidal" military operation against the residents of Gaza - to which Israel will respond on Friday.
From outside the International Court of Justice in The Netherlands, Ishan Garg reports.
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RADIO: DRC PRESIDENT'S RE-ELECTION ROW
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The main opposition candidates in the Democratic Republic of Congo's recent presidential election have rejected the ruling of the Constitutional Court which upheld the victory of President Felix Tshisekedi.
Nine presidential candidates described the December 20 elections as a sham and called for countrywide protests to compel the government to organize fresh polls.
Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa....
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UGANDA TO DESTROY COVID-19 VACCINES
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Uganda is set to destroy over five million doses of COVID-19 vaccines following a slump in demand for the jabs. The East African country used a loan from the World Bank to import the vaccines. Leon Solomon reports.
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Tanzania ranked 2nd in tobacco production in Africa
Tanzania has been mentioned as the second-largest producer of Tobacco in Africa for the year 2022/2023.
The country; 's minister for Agriculture, Hussein Bashe, stated on his X account that the crop has increased from 50,000 tonnes to 122,858 tonnes over the period in review.
Daniel Kijo reports
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Nigeria Pilgrims Commission Dumps Jerusalem for Rome, Greece over Israel-Hamas Conflict
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Nigeria's Christian Pilgrims Commission says the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has necessitated the change from visits to Biblical sites in Israel and Jordan to sites in Greece and Rome.
The commission had in December suspended Pilgrimage to Israel after Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel.
Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja.
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UK: FUJITSU MAY FACE MAJOR BILL OVER POST OFFICE SCANDAL
The UK government says Japanese company Fujitsu may face a huge compensation bill over a software scandal.
Hundreds of Post Office managers were wrongly convicted of swindling money because of a flawed Fujitsu accounting system.
The government's announced legislation to exonerate the Post Office staff involved.
But minister Claire Coutinho says Fujitsu may need to contribute to compensation.
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Hundreds of Post Office managers were wrongly convicted of swindling money because of a flawed Fujitsu accounting system.
The government's announced legislation to exonerate the Post Office staff involved.
But minister Claire Coutinho says Fujitsu may need to contribute to compensation.
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PepsiCo wins appeal in India against effort to remove potato patent
PepsiCo has won an appeal against an attempt in India to remove the patent for a variety of potato used in some of its chips.
The US drinks and snacks maker had challenged a ruling which said that India did not allow types of seeds to be patented.
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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Indian man accused of plotting to kill US Sikh separatist asks court for proof
The US government says it cannot yet provide 'proof' to an Indian national who is accused of plotting to kill an American Sikh activist.
Nikhil Gupta, who's currently in a Czech prison and awaiting extradition to the US, had moved court seeking proof of his murder-for-hire charges.
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Nikhil Gupta, who's currently in a Czech prison and awaiting extradition to the US, had moved court seeking proof of his murder-for-hire charges.
Neha Poonia has more.
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World Bank says China's economy will slow down further this year
Some diverging predictions for China's economy: the World Bank says it will slow down even further this year, compared to 2023, but a Chinese state institute says things are going to get better. Here's Andrew Wood in Hong Kong.
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China Warns Taiwan off Ruling Party's Presidential Contender
China has issued a strongly-worded warning to people in Taiwan against voting for the ruling party's candidate in this island's upcoming presidential election.
William Lai has a narrow lead in polls that could have a critical impact on security in the Indonesian-Pacific.
Patrick Fok reports.
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Tokyo overrules Okinawa to begin US army base works
Japan’s government is beginning construction on a new US military base in the country’s Okinawa islands, overriding the objections of local officials.
Tokyo approved landfill works to relocate the Futenma airbase to the Henoko region by proxy after Okinawa’s government refused to green-light the project, saying it will destroy local ecosystems and attract war.
Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.
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Open AI launches 'app store' for chatbots
OpenAI has launched a new marketplace where users can buy and sell custom artificial intelligence chatbots.
The ChatGPT creator will make the new GPT store available to premium subscribers.
Ira Spitzer has more.
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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Chris Christie ends White House bid
Former New Jersey Governor, Republican Chris Christie is ending his
bid for the White House.
He made the decision to drop out just days before the first state vote in Iowa.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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bid for the White House.
He made the decision to drop out just days before the first state vote in Iowa.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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U.S. President's son appears unexpectedly at Congress hearing on him not showing for private testimony
Hunter Biden surprised members of Congress on Wednesday, appearing at a meeting calling for him to be held in contempt for not testifying at an impeachment inquiry.
The President's son had agreed to appear publicly but not behind closed doors.
Caroline Malone reports.
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Al-Shabab captures UN helicopter
A helicopter contracted by the United Nations has been captured by
Al-Shabab in Somalia.
Six of the nine people reportedly onboard were taken captive by the
terrorist group.
William Denselow reports from New York where the UN is headquartered.
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Al-Shabab in Somalia.
Six of the nine people reportedly onboard were taken captive by the
terrorist group.
William Denselow reports from New York where the UN is headquartered.
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US lawmakers look to impeach Biden cabinet secretary over border
Republican Party lawmakers in the United States House of Representatives are holding their first hearing to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
Galvanised by what they see as a crisis on the US-Mexico border, they want to make Mayorkas — the man whose department oversees immigration enforcement — the first cabinet secretary to be impeached in nearly 150 years.
Benji Hyer reports.
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Haley & DeSantis only candidates in final debate before Iowa
The final Republican debate before the US state of Iowa votes on who
they want leading the party for November's election will feature just
two candidates.
Former UN ambassador Nikki Haley will square off against Florida
Governor Ron DeSantis - with frontrunner Donald Trump again refusing
to take part.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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they want leading the party for November's election will feature just
two candidates.
Former UN ambassador Nikki Haley will square off against Florida
Governor Ron DeSantis - with frontrunner Donald Trump again refusing
to take part.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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Boeing apologizes after midair blowout
The head of Boeing has apologized after a panel came off one of its
planes in mid-air forcing an emergency landing.
Nobody was seriously injured but the company's president says such an
accident can never happen again.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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planes in mid-air forcing an emergency landing.
Nobody was seriously injured but the company's president says such an
accident can never happen again.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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