Haiti remains plagued by violence due to an unprecedented surge in
kidnappings, rapes and other crimes committed by armed gangs.
That's the word from the United Nations Special Representative of the
Secretary-General for Haiti.
According to the UN, the number of people killed has doubled compared
to the previous year and the need for additional security in Haiti is
crucial as the population there continues to suffer at the hands of
armed gangs.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York...
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Thursday, January 25, 2024
Pakistan condemns consecration of Hindu Temple
Pakistan has strongly denounced India's inauguration of the Ram Temple at a historic Muslim site.
It's calling on the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to address the matter citing concerns over the effect on Muslims and urging protection of religious locations.
Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad.
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It's calling on the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to address the matter citing concerns over the effect on Muslims and urging protection of religious locations.
Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad.
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Prime Minister Modi officially launches party's poll campaign
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has officially kicked off his election campaign for a third term in office.
Starting with a rally in the state of Uttar Pradesh, a stronghold of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, Mr Modi also unveiled multiple development projects worth over $2.29 billion.
Priyata Brajabasi has more
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Luis Rubiales set to go on trial over Jenni Hermoso kiss
The kiss, which Hermoso says she did not consent to, sparked global controversy and led to Rubiales stepping down as head of the Spanish football federation.
Our Southern Europe Correspondent Giles Gibson has more.
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RADIO: EASTERN DRC VIOLENCE
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Schools and other activities have remained closed in a village in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo after 5 people were killed in a rebel attack on Tuesday. Local authorities have accused rebels of the Allied Democratic Force of carrying out the attack. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...
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Leader of European Parliament's largest party calls for nuclear deterrent
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The leader of the biggest political party in the European Parliament has called for the European Union to collectively build up nuclear weapon capabilities.
Manfred Weber says the EU should be capable of defending itself, especially if the US pulls support from NATO - the military alliance widely considered to be Europe's shield against adversaries.
Ishan Garg has more from Brussels.
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EAST AFRICA RED EYE SPREAD
Authorities in Kenya are investigating the spread of a red eye viral infection in the region.
The conjunctivitis cases have mostly been reported in the parts of East africa
Daniel Kijo reports
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Zelensky responds to Russia's accusation that Ukraine downed jet carrying POWs
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has responded to Russia's accusation that Kyiv had downed a jet on Wednesday carrying Ukrainian prisoners of war. He said Russia was "playing with the lives of Ukrainian captives." Kyiv has so far neither confirmed or denied it hit the plane and has called for an international investigation.
Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv
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Kenya Discovers Rare Coltan Mineral
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Kenya has discovered the first deposits of a much sought-after mineral used in the manufacturing of electronics.
Coltan's rare ability to store and release electric energy makes it a crucial raw material in the production of phones, computers, and other devices.
Isabel Nakirya reports
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US-Africa Relations Top Priority For Biden Administration, Says Blinken
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US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, says President Joe Biden's administration is committed to improving diplomatic ties with African countries.
Blinken said this when he visited Nigeria, his third stop of a four-nation tour of Africa.
Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.
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French President Macron in India for Republic Day celebrations
French President Emmanuel Macron is in India, starting his bilateral visit in Jaipur. On Friday, he will travel to New Delhi where he will attend the annual Republic Day parade and celebrations.
But ahead of that, as Priyata Brajabasi reports, the French leader has a packed day in Jaipur.
Priyata Brajabasi has more.
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NAWAZ PROMISES PAKISTAN REFORM
Pakistan's former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif says he'll revamp the country's political system if he wins next month's election.
The leader of the PML-N party has been speaking about the unceremonious departure of prime ministers in Pakistan.
Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad.
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The leader of the PML-N party has been speaking about the unceremonious departure of prime ministers in Pakistan.
Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad.
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Death sentence given for Kyoto animation studio arson
A court in Japan has sentenced to death the man responsible for the 2019 arson of an animation studio that killed 36 people.
The Kyoto District court on Thursday ruled 45 year old Shinji Aoba (Shin-jee Ow-ba) was mentally competent enough to be held criminally liable for one of the deadliest mass murders in Japan’s history.
Chris Gilbert reports fom Tokyo.
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Boeing Delivers First Max Jet to China Since 2019 Fatal Disasters
Boeing has handed over a 737 Max aircraft to a Chinese airline for the first time since March 2019, ending a ban on new deliveries of the bestseller following two fatal disasters.
Patrick Fok has more.
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US Supreme Court declines to stop nitrogen gas execution in Alabama
The US Supreme Court says it will not intervene to halt the execution of a convicted murderer in Alabama who is due to become the first inmate to be put to death with nitrogen gas.
Kenneth Smith is due to be executed on Thursday, after an earlier attempt to put him to death was botched in 2022.
Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
UN says still not enough aid getting into Gaza
The United Nations says its still facing many obstacles in getting
sufficient humanitarian and medical aid into Gaza.
Speaking to reporters from Jerusalem on Wednesday the UN's
Humanitarian Coordinator for the Occupied Palestinian Territory says
the situation keeps deteriorating further and Israeli authorities
continue to stop these conveys.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York...
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sufficient humanitarian and medical aid into Gaza.
Speaking to reporters from Jerusalem on Wednesday the UN's
Humanitarian Coordinator for the Occupied Palestinian Territory says
the situation keeps deteriorating further and Israeli authorities
continue to stop these conveys.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York...
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Head of British Army Warns Population Must Be Ready For War
The head of the British Army has warned that the population of the UK must be ready to fight if war breaks out with Russia.
This follows Sweden reintroducing a new form of national service as it prepares to join NATO.
Simon Gaitán reports.
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Several U.S. airline executives are expressing concern and even anger over the repeated safety issues on Boeing planes.
United's CEO says they're planning for a major delay of the manufacturer's next line of planes, the 737 Max 10s.
Caroline Malone reports.
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United's CEO says they're planning for a major delay of the manufacturer's next line of planes, the 737 Max 10s.
Caroline Malone reports.
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US launches fresh strikes against Houthis in Yemen
The United States has launched fresh strikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen.
The US military destroyed two anti-ship missiles that were aimed at the Red Sea and were preparing to launch, according to American Central Command.
The strikes, on Wednesday morning, are the latest on the Iran-backed militants which have been attacking commercial ships in the region.
Benji Hyer reports.
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BACK ANNO: Meanwhile, the US also carried out what it calls "proportionate" strikes on three facilities used by another Iran-backed militant group in Iraq. Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin says this was in "direct response" to attacks against US and coalition allies in Iraq and Syria.
Haley campaigns in South Carolina after New Hampshire loss
US Republican party presidential candidate Nikki Haley is campaigning
in South Carolina, after losing Tuesday's New Hampshire primary to
Donald Trump.
Democrat President Joe Biden has told supporters it is "now clear"
Trump is on track to become the Republican nominee to challenge him
for the White House in November.
Nick Harper reports from Manchester, New Hampshire.
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in South Carolina, after losing Tuesday's New Hampshire primary to
Donald Trump.
Democrat President Joe Biden has told supporters it is "now clear"
Trump is on track to become the Republican nominee to challenge him
for the White House in November.
Nick Harper reports from Manchester, New Hampshire.
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