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The first votes are to be cast today in the race for the American presidency as Republicans in Iowa begin the party's process of choosing a presidential candidate.
Donald Trump is heavily favored to win, but a massive snowstorm has descended on the state, and could depress turnout at tonight's caucuses.
Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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The Dangote refinery located in Lagos, southwest Nigeria has begun production of petroleum products after years of construction delays.
It is Africa's largest refinery, valued at over 20 billion dollars.
Correspondent Tesem Akende reports.
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The collapse of an illegal small-scale gold mine has killed at least 22 people in northern Tanzania following heavy rains, a senior government official said on Sunday.
Isaac Lukando reports
The Indian Ocean island nation of Comoros voted Sunday for president in Africa's first national election in 2024.
Isaac Lukando reports
India and Maldives have held talks to reportedly find to a 'mutually workable solution' after President Muizzu requested New Delhi to withdraw all troops from the island nation by March 15.
The meeting comes at a time when relations between the two countries remain tense following a diplomatic spat and following Mr Muizzu's recent trip to China.
Priyata Brajabasi has more
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CUE: China's condemned the United States and other foreign countries that congratulated William Lai for winning the Taiwan presidential election at the weekend.
Beijing has never ruled the democratic island of 24 million people but says it is part of Communist China and refuses to rule out a military attack to unite it with the mainland.
Here's Andrew Wood in Hong Kong
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Donald Trump is expected to secure a big boost later today in his battle to return to the White House.
The Iowa Caucuses take place overnight South Africa-time: the first time real American have cast ballots in the race for the Republican Party's presidential nomination.
Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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North Korea says a projectile it launched on Sunday was carrying a hypersonic warhead.
It’s claiming it successfully launched a solid-fueled intermediate range intercontinental ballistic missile, which fell into the Sea of Japan.
Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.
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The last major opinion poll before Monday's Iowa Caucuses shows Donald Trump on the eve of enjoying a massive victory in the state.
The poll for The Des Moines Register has a long track record of accuracy, and suggests Donald Trump is firmly on track to become the Republican Presidential candidate.
Our US Correspondent Marks with more.
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The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case about whether homeless people have a right to sleep on public property.
The decision could have a major impact on how authorities respond to homeless encampments in the Western US.
Ira Spitzer reports.
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The US Justice Department will seek the death penalty for the man who shot and killed 10 Black people at a Buffalo supermarket two years ago.
Payton Gendron carried out the attack after posting a racist manifesto online.
US correspondent Ira Spitzer reports.
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