U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is back in the Middle East, his fifth visit to the region since the war between Israel and Hamas began in October.
Sarah Coates has more from Tel Aviv.
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Monday, February 5, 2024
President Tinubu, World Leaders Mourn Namibian President’s Death
Nigeria's President, Bola Tinubu has extended his condolences to the government and people of Namibia over the death of their President, Hage Geingob.
Correspondent Tesem Akende reports.
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World Bank probe rights violations in $150m Tanzania project
The World Bank says it is investigating allegations of human rights violations done by Tanzanian authorities during the implementation of a $150 million tourism resource management project.
Daniel Kijo reports.....
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10 Police Officers Killed As Security Situation In Pakistan Worsens Ahead of Election
10 police officers have been killed and 6 injured in a terrorist attack on a police station in northern Pakistan.
It's raised fears for the safety of the upcoming election later this week.
Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad.
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US STRIKES YEMEN TARGETS
The US has carried out fresh airstrikes on Houthi positions in Yemen.
Defence officials say forces struck a land-attack cruise missile and four anti-ship missiles that had been ready for use in the Red Sea.
It follows a third wave of joint British and American airstrikes on Saturday.
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says it's necessary to protect commercial shipping.
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Defence officials say forces struck a land-attack cruise missile and four anti-ship missiles that had been ready for use in the Red Sea.
It follows a third wave of joint British and American airstrikes on Saturday.
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says it's necessary to protect commercial shipping.
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Indian state to set to table contentious Uniform Civil Code bill
Amid heightened security, an Indian state ruled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party is set to debate a contentious new common personal law this week.
Members of the ruling Bhartiya Janata party or the BJP say the law, which will apply across religions, will be replicated across other regions as well.
Priyata Brajabasi has more
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Zee says it can go to tribunal to enforce Sony merger deal
India's Zee Entertainment says it can ask a tribunal to enforce a $10 billion merger with Sony's Indian unit, which was planned but later scrapped by Sony.
Sony walked away from the deal two weeks ago, claiming breaches of contract.
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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US, Japan name China as hypothetical target of war games
Japan and the US are identifying China as the hypothetical target of ongoing Pacific based war games for the first time.
The two countries are carrying out Operation Keen Edge in Tokyo and Hawaii this week as they look to improve their readiness to respond to conflict scenarios.
Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.
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China Pledges to Stabilise Markets But Gives No Detail
Authorities in China say they will make efforts to stabilise markets after shares sank to a five year low on Friday.
A massive selloff has seen more than $6 trillion of value wiped off the market.
Patrick Fok reports.
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Sunday, February 4, 2024
California faces "life-threatening" flooding
The US state of California is facing heavy rain and snowfall, with
authorities issuing flood warnings authorities are describing as
"life-threatening".
Around 94% of the population - 37 million people - are now under flood
alerts, while some communities have been told to evacuate.
The state is forecast to experience several days of extreme weather.
Nancy Ward is California's Director of Emergency Service.
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authorities issuing flood warnings authorities are describing as
"life-threatening".
Around 94% of the population - 37 million people - are now under flood
alerts, while some communities have been told to evacuate.
The state is forecast to experience several days of extreme weather.
Nancy Ward is California's Director of Emergency Service.
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US vows "further action" after targeting Iraq, Syria, Yemen
The United States has vowed "further action" after three days of
strikes against Iran-backed militia in the Middle East.
The White House is also refusing to rule out hitting targets inside Iran.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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strikes against Iran-backed militia in the Middle East.
The White House is also refusing to rule out hitting targets inside Iran.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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National security adviser Jake Sullivan spoke to CNN to detail the strikes from the last few days.
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National security adviser Jake Sullivan spoke to CNN to warn there would be more strikes to come.
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Friday, February 2, 2024
US launches strikes on Iranian proxies in Iraq and eastern Syria
The US has begun air strikes against Iran-backed militants in Iraq and eastern Syria, in reprisals for last weekend's killing of 3 American troops in Jordan.
At least half a dozen sites were targeted according the Pentagon, which has said the US military action could continue for several days.
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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Anger over migrants accused of attacking NYPD
A search is underway for a group of migrants accused of attacking police officers in New York.
There are calls by some officials to deport the suspects, if they are in the country illegally.
This comes as tensions continue to rise over the influx of asylum seekers - New York City mayor Eric Adams says they are putting a strain on the city's resources.
Sally Patterson has more.
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Greta Thunberg acquitted of UK public order offence
A case against Swedish climate activist Greta Thuberg has been thrown out by a London court, which found police tried to impose "unlawful" conditions at a protest. Thunberg had been charged with a public order offence for an anti-oil demonstration last year. Julia Chapman reports.
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US jobs data smashes expectations
The US added 353,000 jobs in January, a much better showing than
expected, suggesting the labor market remains robust.
The unemployment rate remained steady at 3.7 percent.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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expected, suggesting the labor market remains robust.
The unemployment rate remained steady at 3.7 percent.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Apple launches virtual reality headset
Apple has exceeded Wall Street's expectations with its latest quarterly earnings despite slowing sales in China.
It comes as the smartphone maker prepares to launch its Vision Pro virtual reality headset.
Ira Spitzer reports.
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7-time F1 World Champ Lewis Hamilton to join Ferrari in 2025
It's official: seven-time Formula One World Champion Lewis Hamilton will leave Mercedes and join bitter rivals Ferrari in 2025.
Reports of the shock move first emerged in the Italian press earlier this week.
Giles Gibson has more from Rome.
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Gas Blast Kills Three in Kenya
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At least three people have died in a gas explosion in Kenya's capital Nairobi.
The Kenyan Red Cross says nearly 300 others have been hospitalised, including children.
At least three people have died in a gas explosion in Kenya's capital Nairobi.
The Kenyan Red Cross says nearly 300 others have been hospitalised, including children.
Isabel Nakirya reports
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A Congressman in the United States has introduced a resolution condemning the violence perpetuated against ethnic Tutsis in the Democratic Republic of Congo. André Carson said the US government has a moral obligation to stand up to human rights abuses wherever they occur. An armed conflict in the east of the DRC pitting the M23 rebels against government forces has led to the deaths of hundreds of civilians. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa....
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EU hosts Indo-Pacific representatives with a focus on growing Chinese influence in the region
EU foreign ministers are gathering in Brussels on Friday for an annual meeting with their counterparts from countries in the Indo-Pacific region.
The talks are seen by EU officials as an opportunity to strengthen ties with countries in the region amidst China's growing influence.
Ross Cullen has more from Brussels.
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The talks are seen by EU officials as an opportunity to strengthen ties with countries in the region amidst China's growing influence.
Ross Cullen has more from Brussels.
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