Pakistan cuts internet access as voting gets underway

Internet services in Pakistan have been temporarily suspended as the country votes to elect a new government.

On the eve of the elections, two bomb blasts in the Balochistan region had killed 28 people with officials saying the interent suspension is 'warranted'.

Our South Asia correspondent Neha Poonia has more.

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Report Links More than 100 Websites Disguised as Local News to Beijing PR Firm

A new report linksmore than a hundred websites disguised as local news outlets pushing pro-China content to a Beijing public relations firm.

Toronto-based digital watchdog Citizen Lab says there is heightened risk of inadvertent amplification with harmful consequences.

Patrick Fok reports.

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S Korea president urging cooperation over forced labour compensation

South Korea’s president is urging businesses in the country to co-operate with companies in Japan in paying damages to the victims of historical cases of forced labour. 

It comes after Korea’s top court in December upheld decisions ordering Japanese companies to compensate the families of victims who worked without pay under Japan’s colonial rule. 

Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. 

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At least nine dead from California storm

California officials say at least nine people have died as a result of the powerful winter storm that left a trail of destruction across the state this week.

Emergency crews are still scrambling to remove debris and respond to incidents.

Ira Spitzer reports.

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US Republicans block border and aid deal

US lawmakers have voted down legislation that would bring in new border restrictions and give aid to Ukraine and Israel.

Senate Republicans blocked the bipartisan border deal and foreign aid package, by 50 votes to 49.

Now, Democrats are trying to pass a revised bill which strips out the immigration measures and only includes aid.

Sally Patterson has more.

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Guterres says the world is in an 'Age Of Chaos'

The UN Secretary General has outlined his priorities for 2024 in a
speech at the General General Assembly on Wednesday.
Antonio Guterres has stressed the need for peace in the world saying
the world is in an "age of chaos".
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.

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Haley beaten by "none of these candidates" in Nevada Primary

Republican Presidential candidate Nikki Haley has been beaten by the "none of these candidates" option in Tuesday's Nevada Primary

Her rival Donald Trump was not even on the ballot.

The state-mandated contest isn't officially part of the Republican nominating process, and won't award any delegates.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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New stricter U.S. air pollution limits could save 4500 premature deaths

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The Biden administration has tightened rules on air pollution - so that from 2032 states have to reduce small particles in the air, also known as soot.

It's a reversal of a Trump administration push to maintain less strict levels.

Caroline Malone reports.

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Salah Abdesalam sent back to France from Belgium

Salah Abdeslam, who was convicted of murder and terrorism in relation to the 2015 Paris jihadist attacks - has been transferred from Belgium back to France.

The move had previously been blocked due to human rights concerns.

Giles Gibson reports from Brussels.

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France pays tribute to Oct. 7th attack victims

Emmanuel Macron has called the October 7th attacks in Israel "the greatest anti-Semitic massacre of our century." The French President made the remarks during a ceremony to honor the 42 French citizens who were killed exactly four months ago. Toni Waterman has more

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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.

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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, adding

the 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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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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