Nigeria's Super Eagles Advance To AFCON Round of 16

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Nigeria's Super Eagles have advanced to the round of 16 in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Cote D'Ivoire.

The team booked a place in the second phase of the tournament, after defeating Guinea-Bissau 1-0 in the last match of the group stage.

Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.

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AFGHAN REPATRIATIONS FROM PAKISTAN SURGE

In the past four months, more than half a million Afghans have left Pakistan, according to the latest data.

They were complying with the government's mandate for undocumented migrants to exit or risk facing arrest.

The initiative started in September 2023, with the Pakistani government claiming their presence was significantly contributing  to unrest in the country.

Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad.

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Woman dies after car crashes into farmers' protest in southern France

A woman has died after being hit by a car at a farmers' protest point in the south of the country.

Her husband and daughter were injured and taken to hospital after the incident at a demonstration in the Ariege region [PRON: Ari-ezh].

Ross Cullen reports.

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Large crowd throng India's newly inaugurated Ram temple

After India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a controversial Hindu temple on Monday, the complex in the north Indian town of Ayodhya opened its doors to the public, attracting a significant influx of devotees all across the country.

The state government says it is prepared to welcome over 20 million tourists in the coming month after the inauguration of the Hindu temple.

Priyata Brajabasi has more

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India beats Hong Kong to become fourth-largest stock market

India's stock market has overtaken Hong Kong's to become the fourth-largest in the world.

The total value of shares listed on Indian exchanges hit 4.33 trillion US dollars compared to 4.29 trillion dollars for Hong Kong this week, according to data from Bloomberg.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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UN concerned about weapons transfers in Ukraine conflict

The United Nations has once again called for adherence to
International law in the supply of weapons to Ukraine.
Russia's Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov was present at Monday's UN
Security Council meeting.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York...

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UN launches 7.9 billion dollar migration appeal

The United Nations has launched a $7.9 billion dollar funding appeal
to help people that have been forced from their homes.

A new UN International Organization for Migration report estimates
that 117 million people were forced to migrate by the end of 2022
often making perilous journeys in search of a better life.

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.

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Trump in pole position ahead of New Hampshire Primary

Former US president Donald Trump remains the clear frontrunner on the
final day of campaigning ahead of Tuesday's New Hampshire primary.

The northeastern state is the second to vote on which Republican
should lead the party to challenge Joe Biden in November's election.

Nick Harper reports from Manchester, New Hampshire.

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Britain “Disappointed” by Netanyahu’s Opposition to Two State Solution

The UK Prime Minister's office has said that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's statement opposing the future of a Palestinian State is "disappointing", and reaffirmed Britain's support for a 'two state solution' to the ongoing conflict in Gaza.  

This follows disagreement between U.S. President Biden and Netanyahu over support for a two state solution. 

Simon Gaitán reports.

 

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90+ dead in US storms

More than 90 people have died after fierce winter weather pummelled several states in the US in past days. 

Tens of thousands of Americans still remain without power across vast swathes of the country following a series of storms. 

Benji Hyer reports. 

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Italian football club says it will ban supporters behind racist abuse

The Italian football club at the centre of a racism row says it will ban any supporters found guilty of racist abuse from its stadium for life.

Udinese were hosting AC Milan on Saturday when Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan was subjected to racist chants by home supporters.

Our Italy correspondent Giles Gibson has more.

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Cameroon Launches Malaria Vaccination Programme

There's been another milestone in the quest to eradicate malaria in Cameroon.

It comes as the country launched the first routine vaccine program against the deadly disease caused through a mosquito bite.

Correspondent Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports from Accra.



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Polish PM Donald Tusk arrives in Kyiv

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk arrived in Kyiv on Monday morning to underscore Warsaw's staunch support of Ukraine, and to strengthen relations which soured after Polish truckers spent months blocking several of Ukraine's border crossings. 

Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv  

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EU Foreign Ministers meet to discuss Israel-Palestine peace plan

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Foreign Ministers from European Union member states are pushing for a peace plan between Israel and Palestinians at a meeting on Monday. 

Along with the foreign chiefs of the 27 nation bloc - representatives from Israel and the Palestinian territories are also attending. 

Ishan Garg reports from Brussels where the meeting is taking place.

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Tens of thousands without power after storm in UK

Tens of thousands of homes across parts of the UK are without power after Storm Isha hit the country over the weekend. Travel has been disrupted because of high winds, which reached 99 miles per hour in some areas. Julia Chapman reports.

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President Samia to visit the Vatican in February

Tanzanian president Samia Suluhu Hassan has been invited to the Vatican in early February. The trip is meant to foster bilateral relations with the holy city. They will also discuss ways to work together to improve education.

Daniel Kijo reports

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RADIO: DRC MILITARY OFFENSIVE

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The army in the Democratic Republic of Congo says it has killed 10 rebels of the M23 group in an offensive it launched in the east of the country. The rebels were killed in an air strike in the eastern town of Sake. Fighting between government forces and the M23 rebels has intensified in North Kivu province after the end of the elections last December. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

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Nigeria’s Lagos State Bans Styrofoam, Other Single Use Plastics

Authorities in Lagos state, southwest Nigeria have banned the use and distribution of Styrofoam and other single use plastics in the state.

 

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports.

 

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SIX DAY STRIKE TO BRING GERMAN TRAIN NETWORK TO A HALT

Commuters in Germany are being warned to expect major disruption after the country's train drivers union announced a snap strike. 

It comes as part of a long running pay dispute between workers and the country's national rail firm Deutsche Bahn. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.

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Prime Minister Modi inaugurates controversial Hindu temple, calls it the beginning of new era for Hindus

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated a controversial Hindu temple in a ceremony that was live streamed to millions of households across the country.

Mr Modi described the event as the beginning of a new era for Hindus.

The temple's inauguration fulfils Mr Modi's decade-old election promise of building a temple on the site where a 16th century mosque once stood.

Critics have questioned the the timing calling it a political move aimed at boosting his chances at winning a third term in upcoming national elections.

Priyata Brajabasi brings us this report.

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