Thursday, April 25, 2024

India PM's party expels a Muslim leader who criticised the PM's recent remarks against minorities

A Muslim leader from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party has been expelled.

He had condemned Modi's recent comments targeting the country's minority Muslim community.

Priyata Brajabasi has more

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Modi doubles down on anti-Muslim comments ahead of second phase of polling

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has doubled down on his claim that the opposition is keen on 'stealing the property' of voters and accused his rivals of favouring 'one religion'.

This week, Modi has repeated this claim at several election rallies, with his critics accusing him of making Islamaphobic comments.

On Friday, millions of Indians will vote in the second-phase of the country's two-month long election that Modi is widely expected to win.

Neha Poonia has more

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UK OPPOSITION PLEDGES RAIL NATIONALISATION

The UK's opposition Labour Party says it will re-nationalise large parts of the country's rail network if it forms the next government.

Labour says it'll happen within 5 years if it wins the election, and will be the biggest rail reforms in the UK in a generation.

The government says the plans are unworkable and uncosted.

But Shadow Transport Secretary Louise Haigh says passengers will benefit.

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Japan sends fresh warning on forex moves

Japan’s government is reaffirming it’s prepared to act on the yen if it continues to devalue. 


The currency slipped past 155 to the US dollar for the first time in 34 years on Wednesday. 


Chris Gilbert has more from Tokyo. 


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Arizona House votes to repeal near-total abortion ban

Arizona's House of Representatives has voted to repeal a near-total abortion ban, which the state's supreme court reinstated earlier this month.

The ban, which has yet to go into effect, has become a major political issue in the key swing state.

Ira Spitzer reports.


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Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Judge to make decision on Trump gag order

Donald Trump has again claimed that the gag order imposed on him by
the judge overseeing his criminal hush money case is unconstitutional.

At a hearing on Tuesday prosecutors accused the former president of
violating the order 11 times during recent weeks.

Judge Juan Mercan is yet to make a ruling on whether Trump's actions
warrant a fine or even prison time.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Biden signs foreign aid/Tik Tok bill (double wrap)

US president Joe Biden has signed into law a 95 billion dollar package to provide weapons and

funding to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan - as well as a possible ban on social media app TikTok.


It comes after months of political wrangling and delays over sending aid to overseas conflicts.


Kate Fisher reports from Washington


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Supreme Court considering if federal healthcare statue overrules Idaho abortion ban


Justices on the U.S. Supreme Court appear divided on whether the government has the power to penalise hospitals, which don't give emergency abortion care to women needing it.

One case cites a woman who was denied an emergency abortion in Idaho even though her water broke when she was five months pregnant, making her vulnerable to infection and blood loss. Caroline Malone reports.


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More US students walk out of lectures in support of Palestinians

Students are continuing to walk out of lectures across the US on Wednesday, in support of Palestinians in Gaza.

The past week has seen demonstrations on campuses from New York City to California - demanding universities boycott Israel.

Sally Patterson reports from Columbia University.

E.U. launches investigation into China's market for medical devices


The European Commission has launched an investigation into China's market for medical devices.

The probe is the latest flare-up in trade tensions between Brussels and Beijing.

Our Europe Correspondent Giles Gibson has more.

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UK Urging Increased Defence Spending From NATO Allies

Britain's Defence Secretary has said that NATO countries should increase defence spending to match the UK's new commitment. 

It comes after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced the UK's pledge to ramp up defence spending to 2.5% of GDP. 

Simon Gaitán reports. 

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US Senate passes $95bn aid package

The US Senate has passed legislation that will provide weapons and
funding to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan - as well as a possible ban on
social media app TikTok.

It comes after months of political wrangling and delays over sending
aid to overseas conflicts.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Nigeria Freezes Over 300 Suspected Accounts to Secure its Foreign Exchange Market

Nigeria's anti graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC says it has frozen about 300 accounts to ensure safety of its foreign exchange market.


Tesem Akende reports from Jos.


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More than 3,000 jobs could go at French supermarket Casino

More than 3,000 jobs could be lost at the French supermarket Casino.

Last year, the chain completed a deal to avoid bankruptcy but it is still planning to sell off a number of its stores and warehouses, resulting in major job losses.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Supreme Court to hear abortion case - a clash between state and federal law

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments today (Wednesday) in a case involving the state of Idaho, an abortion ban and a federal law requiring hospitals to administer emergency care. Toni Waterman has more. 

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America warns Islamabad of potential sanctions if it engages in business cooperation with Iran

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Iran's President has wrapped up a three-day official trip to Pakistan where the two nations agreed to expand bilateral cooperation. 


However, the US has warned Islamabad of potential sanctions if it does more business with Iran. 


Islamabad's engagement with Tehran comes at a time when the US has imposed new sanctions on Iran following its drone attack on Israel last week. 


Hira Mustafa has more.


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Hungary could bring fuel price caps today.

On Wednesday, Hungary's government will decide whether to cap rising fuel prices, aiming to align them with the Central European average. However, some economists doubt the effectiveness of such measures, citing past failures to impose a cap on petrol costs.

Pablo Gutierrez Reports



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BLINKEN HEADS TO CHINA

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will arrive in China late Wednesday local time.

He will meet senior Chinese officials including Foreign Minister Wang Yi, in Shanghai and Beijing to discuss bilateral issues, including the crisis in the Middle East, the war in Ukraine, Taiwan and the South China Sea.

Laura Westbrook has more from Hong Kong.

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Indian yoga guru issues public apology in national newspapers over misleading ads

A popular Indian yoga guru has issued another public apology in leading newspapers in the country. 

He is facing contempt of court proceedings for allegedly violating a court undertaking where his company had promised to not issue misleading ads.

The company has been claiming its ayurvedic products can cure chronic illnesses, including Covid, cancer and diabetes.

Priyata Brajabasi has more

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US CONGRESS PASSES SUPPORT PACKAGE FOR UKRAINE, ISRAEL, TAIWAN

The US Senate has approved a $95bn package which includes military aid for Ukraine, Taiwan and Israel.

President Joe Biden is expected to rapidly sign it into law after it passed Congress following months of delays.

The package includes $61bn of military support for Ukraine, which has been welcomed by Kyiv with its conflict with Russia at a critical juncture.

Chief political correspondent at the Times Aubrey Allegretti says it's a relief for western allies of the US.

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