Thursday, February 8, 2024
Pakistan blocks internet access on polling day
UK'S LABOUR DROPS GREEN PLEDGE
It's stepping back from a promise to spend £28bn a year on green investment.
The governing Conservative Party has criticised Labour on the issue repeatedly - insisting it would need to be paid for with higher taxes.
Deputy political editor at the Financial Times Jim Pickard says it had become a millstone for Labour.
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Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley says India doesn't trust US to lead
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley has accused India of not trusting the US, claiming New Delhi has strategically maintained a close relationship with Russia.
Her comments come at a time when the White House has called the US' bilateral ties with New Delhi 'the most consequential one of our times.'
India has not responded to Haley's comments so far.
Priyata Brajabasi has more
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India keeps interest rates on hold
India's central bank has decided to keep interest rates on hold for the sixth consecutive meeting.
This comes as inflation in the country remains above the central bank's medium term target, while economic growth remains robust.
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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Pakistan cuts internet access as voting gets underway
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.
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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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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'
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
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Pressure mounts on Hungary over 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
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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
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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