Friday, February 2, 2024

Businesses in Nigeria’s Capital Record 33% Fall in Revenue Due to Insecurity

A recent report by consulting firm, SBM intelligence, says rising cases of kidnapping in Nigeria's capital Abuja has left an undesirable economic impact on its residents by 33 percent.

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports.

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French farmers’ fury ebbs amid $450m concession package

French farmers are returning home after the government announced $450m in support measures, including financial aid, a rollback of regulation and a pledge to crackdown on supermarkets importing cheaper goods. But as Toni Waterman explains - the suspension of their protests comes with conditions.

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Bomb and Grenade attacks in Balochistan province of Pakistan

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One person was killed and several injured after multiple bomb and grenade attacks were reported across Pakistan's Balochistan province.

The fresh violence comes a day after Pakistan's poll body ordered security in frontier regions be hiked and promised that pre-poll violence will not delay next week's election.

Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad.

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90,000 SUBWAY, BUS AND TRAM DRIVERS LAUNCH STRIKE IN GERMANY

Flights from Germany have started to resume following a strike on Thursday which caused more than 1000 departures to be cancelled. 

But while things are returning to normal in the air, on the ground, a separate strike is causing major disruption for commuters. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray has more. 

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Officials to charge Mt Fuji climbers

Climbers visiting Mount Fuji this year will be hit with a new fee as local officials try and ease congestion on the mountain. 

The Yamanashi government will charge hikers 13-dollars to use the most common route after overcrowding in 2023 negatively impacted the environment.


Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. 


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MANHUNT CONTINUES FOR LONDON CHEMICAL ATTACKER

A manhunt continues for the suspect in a chemical attack in London which left a mother and daughter with potentially 'life-changing' injuries.

35-year-old Abdul Ezedi from the Newcastle area was last seen in north London on Wednesday night.

Police have issued an image of the suspect with significant facial injuries.

Abdul Ezedi was convicted of a sex offence in 2018 and later granted asylum.

Former Metropolitan Police detective Peter Bleksley says attacks with corrosive substances aren't common.

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Maldives delegation in India amid demand for removal of military personnel

A delegation from the Maldives is in New Delhi, with Indian media reporting that high level talks are taking place on Friday on India's military presence.

Maldives president Mohamed Muizzu has demanded for the withdrawal of Indian military personnel stationed in the country.

This comes as India increased its development assistance allocation for the Maldives in its budget by 50 per cent.

Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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US approves sale of 31 armed drones to India for nearly $4 billion

The US has approved a four billion USD deal to potentially sell India 31 armed drones, six years after the two sides first started discussing the pact

The approval by the US State Department comes as the White House continues to try and wean New Delhi away from Russian arms.

Priyata Brajabasi reports.

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Human Rights Watch Warns Automakers May be Using Uyghur Forced Labour for Aluminium


A report by Human Rights Watch warns major automakers may be using Chinese aluminium produced with forced labour by ethnic Uyghurs to manufacture cars. 

It says Tesla, General Motors, Volkswagen and Toyota may all be involved. 

Patrick Fok reports.

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

Cancer cases to rise by 77% by 2050, according to WHO

Global cancer cases are predicted to rise by more than 75% by 2050, according to new estimates from the World Health Organization.


The W-H-O's International Agency for Research on Cancer says tobacco, alcohol, obesity and air pollution are behind the predicted rise.


Sally Patterson has more.


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Biden sanctions Israeli settlers for West Bank violence

The United States says it intends to place sanctions on any Israeli
settlers accused of violence against Palestinians in the West Bank.

The new executive order sees four people immediately blacklisted with
financial and travel restrictions.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Universal Music Group pulls songs from TikTok

Universal Music Group has pulled its music catalog from TikTok after the two sides failed to reach a new licensing agreement.

The world's largest record company is home to artists such as Taylor Swift,  the Weeknd and U2.

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U.S. strikes approved in Iraq & Syria as response to deadly Jordan attack


U.S. officials have confirmed to CBS News that plans are going ahead for strikes in Iraq and Syria, in retaliation for the drone attack that killed 3 personnel in Jordan. However, there are concerns that further violence may escalate a volatile region. Caroline Malone reports from Washington.


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US House passes tax legislation ahead of expected Senate block

The US House of Representatives has passed legislation to expand child
tax credits and restore a number of tax breaks for companies.

However, the bill may be blocked in the Senate, with Republicans
fearing it gives President Joe Biden a win heading into November's
election.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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UNRWA says it could shutdown by end of February

The UN's aid agency in Gaza, UNRWA has announced that should funding
remain paused it may be forced to shut down operations by the end of
February.
In a statement released by the agency on Thursday, it says it is "time
to reinforce and not to weaken UNRWA".
Meanwhile, a fresh UN Security Council resolution has been circulated
which calls for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire.
Jody Jacobs has more...

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British F1 Driver Lewis Hamilton Reportedly Set To Join Ferrari

Lewis Hamilton, is reportedly poised to announce a shock move to Ferrari. 

The British Formula One racing driver signed an extension with Mercedes in the summer but reports suggest a move to Ferrari at the end of the current season is on the brink of being sealed.  


Simon Gaitán reports 


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RADIO: INSECURITY IN EASTERN DRC

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Fighting between the Congolese army and the M23 rebels has intensified in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo and worsened a humanitarian crisis.

The Congolese army has been bombarding rebel-held areas in North Kivu province in a bid to recapture the territories. Aid agencies say the resumption in fighting has limited humanitarian access to civilians caught up in the conflict. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

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Zelensky welcomes EU approval of 50 billion euro aid package for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky welcomed the EU's decision to approve a 50 billion euros aid package for Ukraine on Thursday.  All 27 member states voted in favor for the funding although the aid package was initially blocked by Hungary in December of last year. 

Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv 

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OVER 1000 FLIGHTS CANCELLED AS GERMAN AIRPORTS WORKERS GO ON STRIKE

Over 1000 flights have been cancelled across Germany after security and ground staff walked off the job at some of the country's busiest airports. 

It's the latest in a wave of strikes which have paralysed parts of the EU's biggest economy, as unions heap pressure on companies to boost wages in the wake of high inflation. 

From Berlin International Airport, Trent Murray reports. 

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EU LEADERS PASS FUNDING FOR UKRAINE AS FARMERS & OTHERS PROTEST

The leaders of the European Union's 27 nations have approved an extra 50 billion dollars in funding for Ukraine.

They met in Brussels on Thursday to convince Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban to allow the package to pass.

He had been holding out — demanding the funds be reviewed on an annual basis rather than approving everything in one go, something the other 26 leaders were against.

Meanwhile, European farmers and other activists have taken to the streets near the EU Council to try to capture leaders' attention while they're in the city.

Ross Cullen reports from Brussels.

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