Canadian official says India is cooperating on Sikh separatist murder probe

Canada says that India is cooperating and that bilateral ties are improving after tensions escalated over the killing of a Sikh separatist leader in British Columbia last year.

Jody Thomas, who is prime minister Justin Trudeau's national security adviser, made the comments to CTV.

Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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China's property giant Evergrande ordered to liquidate

A Hong Kong court has ordered the liquidation of property giant Evergrande.

This after the indebted developer, with more than $300 billion of liabilities, failed to come up with a restructuring plan.

Patrick Fok was outside the court in Hong Kong when the verdict was delivered.

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Japan's moon probe resumes mission after regaining power

Japan’s space agency says its lunar probe has begun functioning again after losing power on the moon’s surface last week.

The ‘SLIM’ explorer lost power days after successfully landing on the moon on January 19, but JAXA says it is now operational and restarting its mission. 

Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. 

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Three American soldiers killed in Jordan drone attack.

Three American soldiers have been killed in a drone attack in Jordan.

President Joe Biden said the US " shall respond" to the incident which he blamed on "Iran-backed militant groups".

Our Washington correspondent Jagruti Dave has more...

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Three American Soldiers killed in Jordan Drone Attack

Three American soldiers have been killed in a drone attack in Jordan.

US President Joe Biden said "radical Iran-backed militant groups" were responsible.

Our Washington correspondent Jagruti Dave has more...

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Kenya’s high court blocks police deployment to Haiti

Kenya's high court has blocked a police deployment to Haiti, delivering a significant blow to the prospects of a multinational force being deployed to quell rampant gang violence in the Caribbean nation.

Isaac Lukando has more.....

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Trump ordered to pay $83 mil in defamation case

Donald Trump has been ordered to pay more than $80 million to writer E. Jean Carroll by a Manhattan jury.

On Friday, the jury found comments made by the former US President in 2019 were defamatory.

Trump called the verdict 'absolutely ridiculous', and claimed the case was a 'witch hunt' against him.

Sally Patterson reports.

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U.S. journalist to be held another two months by Russia, without trial

Evan Gerschkovich, who is being held in Russia, has once again had his detention extended – even before his case has made it to court.

He will remain behind bars until at least March 30th – at least a year since he was first detained for spying, charges that the U.S. government denies.
Caroline Malone reports.

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UN launches full scale investigation into UNRWA staff participation in Oct 7th attacks on Israel

The United Nations Secretary General has expressed alarm at
allegations that several UNRWA staff were involved in the October 7th
attacks on Israel.
The UN's aid agency in Gaza is launching an urgent and comprehensive
independent review of all staff.
Meanwhile, the United States has for now ended all funding to the
agency that's tasked with supporting Palestinian refugees.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York...

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Trump defamation trial drawing to a close

Donald Trump stormed out of a Manhattan courthouse on Friday, where he is facing a defamation lawsuit.

The former US President could be forced to pay millions of dollars in damages to writer E. Jean Carroll,  who is suing Trump for defamation over denials that he sexually abused her.

Trump continues to deny any wrongdoing. Closing arguments are taking place Friday.

Sally Patterson has more.

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Kenneth Smith executed in Alabama with nitrogen gas

An Alabama inmate was executed with nitrogen gas on Thursday.
This was the first time this method was used and the US' have come
under fire from the international community over this capital
punishment method
calling this method cruel and experimental.
Kenneth Smith was put to death for his role in a 1988 murder for hire.
US Correspondent Jody Jacobs reports...

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Israeli officials fume after ICJ order handed down

The International Court of Justice has issued an emergency order for Israel to abide by the United Nations genocide convention as the war in Gaza drags on.

Israel is dismissing the case brought by South Africa as "grossly distorted", saying it has the right to defend itself after the October 7 Hamas attack.

Sarah Coates has more from Tel Aviv.

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ICJ orders Israel to "take all measures" to prevent genocide in Gaza

The International Court of Justice has ordered Israel to "take all measures within its power" to prevent potential acts of genocide in Gaza.

But the ICJ stopped short of calling for an immediate ceasefire in the conflict between Israel and Hamas.

This initial ruling comes after South Africa accused Israel of committing genocide, which the Israeli government denies.

Our correspondent Ishan Garg is outside the court in The Hague.

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Liverpool Manager Klopp To Step Down At Seasons End

The Manager of Liverpool Football Club has announced he will be stepping down from the role at the end of the current season. 

Jurgen Klopp said that he was "running out of energy" having been in charge of the team since 2015. 

Simon Gaitán reports. 

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King Charles In Hospital For Prostate Treatment

Buckingham Palace says Britain's King Charles is in hospital for treatment for an enlarged prostate.

He was admitted on Friday to the same London hospital where the Princess of Wales continues to recover from surgery. 

Simon Gaitán reports. 

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Nigeria Orders Arrest of Persons Indulging in Same-sex Marriages

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Authorities in Nigeria have warned against gay marriages in the country saying it remains prohibited under the Same-Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Act of 2014.

The police force says anyone caught in the act of same-sex marriage would be arrested and prosecuted in accordance with the law.

Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.

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ICJ Set To Issue Ruling On Israel Genocide Case

The United Nation's top court is set to issue an interim ruling on the genocide case brought against Israel. 

The case brought by South Africa to the International Court of Justice, alleges Israel is committing Genocide in its ongoing war in Gaza, a charge Israel rejects. 

Ishan Garg reports from The Hague.

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TANZANIA ANTI DRUGS OPERATIONS

Tanzania has launched a nationwide operation targeting all illicit drug selling points. It will include pharmacies and other entertainment venues.

Daniel Kijo reports from Dar es Salaam.

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ICJ ruling to be handed down Friday

A 17 judge panel will on Friday hand down an interim ruling at the International Court of Justice on the allegation of genocide in Gaza.

Israel is dismissing the case brought by South Africa as "grossly distorted", saying it has the right to defend itself after the October 7 Hamas attack.

Sarah Coates has more from Tel Aviv.

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Pakistan accuses India of extrajudicial killings

Pakistan has accused India of killing two of its citizens on Pakistani soil, claiming that it shows a 'pattern' of alleged Indian assassination plots abroad.

The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has denied Pakistan's allegations accusing its neighbour of spreading 'false and malicious anti-India propaganda'.

Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad.

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