Pablo Gutierrez Reports.
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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Pressure mounts on Hungary over Sweden’s NATO bid
Hungary faces mounting pressure to approve Sweden's NATO membership, with Germany urging Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to hasten the process. Earlier this week, Hungary's ruling party boycotted an extraordinary session called by opposition groups to expedite Sweden's NATO bid.
Pablo Gutierrez Reports.
Pablo Gutierrez Reports.
Pre Poll Violence In Pakistan
26 people have died and several more injured in two bomb blasts in Pakistan, a day before the country votes to elect a new government.
The country's caretaker government has condemned the attacks, saying once again that nothing will mar Thursday's polls.
Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad.
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EU to discuss imposing sanctions on 'extremist' Israeli settlers
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EU countries are discussing a proposal to impose sanctions on extremist Israeli settlers, including a potential travel ban.
Reports say most members including Germany are on board with the plan but Hungary and the Czech Republic are blocking it.
Ishan Garg has more from Brussels.
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Coalition talks collapse in the Netherlands
In the Netherlands, negotiations to form a new coalition government after recent elections have collapsed.
That's after the New Social Contract party - which had been holding talks with far-right politician Geert Wilders and his Party for Freedom - pulled out.
Our Europe correspondent Giles Gibson has more.
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South Africa/Nigeria in War of Words Ahead AFCON Clash
A diplomatic row has broken out between South Africa and Nigeria ahead of a Wednesday semi-final encounter between both countries at the ongoing African Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.
The war of words began after Nigeria warned its citizens resident in South Africa to be watchful of their utterances and be mindful of where they watch the match, especially in public places.
The warning was intended to prevent the provocation of xenophobic attacks by frustrated South African supporters.
Correspondent Tesem Akende reports.
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Uganda Records a Surge in COVID-19 Cases
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Uganda's Health Ministry has issued a warning following a surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths in recent weeks.
The government has re-introduced preventive measures in some of the worst affected areas, addingthe disease is still a threat even though COVID is no longer a global health emergency.
Isabel Nakirya reports
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Concerns over privacy in controversial common civil law tabled in Indian state
A second Indian state ruled by Prime Minister Modi's party the BJP is planning to introduce a controversial common civil laws bill.
The other Indian state that tabled the proposal has proposed couples mandatorily register with authorities if they're living together, sparking concerns over privacy and personal liberty.
Priyata Brajabasi has more
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Inquiry launched into blast at firecracker factory in India
An inquiry has been launched after at least 11 people were killed and dozens injured in an explosion at a firecracker factory in central India.
More than 170 people were rescued after the explosion took place on Tuesday.
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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WILLIAM TO RESUME ROYAL DUTIES
Prince William resumes royal duties on Wednesday with King Charles having returned to Sandringham following his cancer diagnosis.
William took time away from royal engagements while his wife, the Princess of Wales, recovered from abdominal surgery.
On Tuesday Prince Harry met with his father King Charles in London, before the King and Queen headed back to their Sandringham estate in Norfolk.
It's reported William and Harry have no plans to meet while the latter visits from the US.
Royal biographer Tina Brown says family relations remain strained.
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William took time away from royal engagements while his wife, the Princess of Wales, recovered from abdominal surgery.
On Tuesday Prince Harry met with his father King Charles in London, before the King and Queen headed back to their Sandringham estate in Norfolk.
It's reported William and Harry have no plans to meet while the latter visits from the US.
Royal biographer Tina Brown says family relations remain strained.
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Orca pod stuck in ice off northern Japan
About 10 Orca whales are trapped in drift ice in far northern Japan.
According to local officials the pod was seen through a small gap in the ice about one kilometer off the coast of Hokkaido.
Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.
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Thai Police Charge Former PM Thaksin Over Royal Insult
Police in Thailand have charged former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra with defamation against the monarchy over comments he made almost a decade ago.
It comes just weeks before his possible release from prison, where he is serving time for abuse-of-power and corruption charges.
Patrick Fok reports.
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US Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas survives impeachment attempt
US Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has survived an impeachment attempt in the House of Representatives after several Republicans broke ranks with their party.
Congressional Republicans had sought to oust Mayorkas over the surge in migration at the US's southern border.
Ira Spitzer reports.
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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Boeing investigation finds missing bolts in faulty aircraft
Four bolts appeared to be missing from a door plug that blew off an Alaska Airlines plane mid-flight last month, according to a preliminary investigation.
The incident has increased scrutiny on the aircraft's manufacturer Boeing, which delivered the plane to the airline last year.
Ira Spitzer reports.
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US stocks rebound after Fed Chair comments
US stocks ended higher on Tuesday, as investors digested the latest corporate earnings.
Markets rebounded after comments made over the weekend suggesting the Federal Reserve would be wary of cutting interest rates too soon.
Sally Patterson has more.
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US woman sentenced over son's school shooting
A US woman has been convicted of involuntary manslaughter in relation to her son's school shooting.
After 11 hours of deliberations, a jury found Jennifer Crumbley guilty of all four counts.
It's believed to be the first time a parent has been tried for manslaughter in connection with a mass shooting conducted by their child.
The 45-year-old is due to be sentenced on April 9.
Sally Patterson reports.
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Mudslide risk high after record-setting California rains
Southern California faces an ongoing risk of mudslides in the wake of a winter storm that brought record-setting record rain to the region.
Los Angeles saw about half of its normal yearly rainfall total fall in just two days.
Ira Spitzer reports.
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Blinken wraps up day two of Mideast crisis tour
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to visit Israel and the West Bank on Wednesday, as the war in Gaza moves into its fourth month.
The trip comes as there's quiet optimism a deal to end the fighting may be achieved, which could also see the release of Israeli captives being held in the strip.
Sarah Coates has more from Tel Aviv.
US Homeland Security Sec impeachment vote
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The US House of Representatives is set to vote on whether to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
Republican leaders are expected to push through the charges but there is virtually no chance of a conviction in the Democratic-led Senate.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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Republican candidate Nikki Haley requests Secret Service protection
US Presidential hopeful Nikki Haley has requested Secret Service protection, according to her team.
The Republican candidate is up against former President Donald Trump to become the party's nomination.
While she did not disclose any specific threats that prompted the request, Haley has told US media she'd had "multiple issues".
Sally Patterson has more.
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Donald Trump -- no Presidential immunity, says US court
Donald Trump does *not* have Presidential immunity, according to a United States court.
It means the former President, who is vying for the White House again, *can* — this ruling says— be prosecuted on charges of plotting to overturn the 2020 election result and committing fraud to stay in power.
From Washington, Benji Hyer reports.
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