Thursday, June 13, 2024

NATO chief calls for annual Ukraine fund

NATO's Secretary-General is urging members of the military alliance to
provide Ukraine with a guaranteed annual aid package.

This comes as Defense Ministers are holding two days of meetings as
part of the NATO-Ukraine Council.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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Jewish director of Brooklyn Museum home vandalised

Police in New York have released footage of protestors throwing red paint at the home of a museum's Jewish director.


The New York Police Department says five pro-Palestinian demonstrators are wanted for vandalizing the apartment block where Brooklyn Museum director Anne Pasternak lives.


In a separate incident, last week several arrests were made after activists invaded the museum calling for a divestment from Israel.


Sally Patterson has more.


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Biden Administration Faces Legal Action Over Immigration Executive Order

The White House is facing legal action over its new immigration policy at the US border.

Groups advocating for immigrant rights say the President's executive order was illegal.

Mitch McCann reports:

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UN officially adds Israel and Hams to its blacklist of countries violating children rights

The United Nations has officially released its annual report on
Children and Armed Conflict.
The report which has sparked much controversy found that violence
against children caught in armed conflict reached "extreme levels"
last year.
UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres has also added both Israel,
Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad militants on the blacklist for
violating children's rights in armed conflict.
Jody Jacobs reports from New York.

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Access to abortion medication preserved by SCOTUS

Access to a widely used abortion medication has been preserved by the US Supreme Court in a unanimous decision.


It's the first time the court has ruled on abortion since conservative justices overturned the federal constitutional right to the procedure last year.


From Washington, Kate Fisher reports


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Pakistan sets a target of expanding its tax base in the fiscal budget 2024-25

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Pakistan has set a target of expanding the tax base in its fiscal budget for 2024-2025.

The debt-ridden country is seeking more funding from the International Monetary Fund to improve its struggling economy.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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Gaza ceasefire deal remains elusive

International mediators are urging Israel and Hamas to come to an agreement and implement a three-phase hostage and ceasefire plan, despite very different demands with regards to ending the war in Gaza.

The White House says its goal is to get a deal done soon, despite no official acceptance of the UN backed proposal from Israeli leaders.

Sarah Coates has more from Tel Aviv.

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Disarray in France's second far-right party as election campaign continues

One of the biggest names on the far-right of French politics, Marine Le Pen's niece, Marion Marechal (PRON: Mah-reh-shall) has been expelled from her party, Reconquest.

Her party leader said she had 'betrayed' the group after exploring a political alliance with the bigger and more well-known far-right group, the National Rally.

Ross Cullen reports.


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Musk to find out if shareholders will reinstate his $56b pay package

Elon Musk is about to find out if he'll be $56 billion richer. On Thursday, the results of a Tesla shareholder vote on whether to reinstate his record-breaking pay package will be revealed. A judge struck the deal down earlier this year. Toni Waterman has more Texas - where Tesla is headquartered.

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Nigeria's President says Economic Reforms Will Continue Despite Hardships

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Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu says economic reforms would continue despite increasing hardships that have fuelled public anger.


In a televised broadcast to mark Nigeria's democracy day, the president also promised to send an executive bill to parliament soon to set a new minimum wage for workers.


Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.


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GERMANY ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR MILITARY SERVICE

The German Govt has announced plans for a partial return of military service. 

It's the latest European country to propose changes to military recruitment following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. 

Trent Murray has the details. 

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KUWAITI ENGINEERS INSPECT MIGRANT WORKER ACCOMMODATION AFTER FIRE KILLS 49

Kuwaiti authorities are undertaking a mass inspection of residential apartment buildings after a fire killed 49 people on Wednesday.

Over 100 structures have been visited by officials on Thursday, with dozens of basement violations found.

The head of investigations at Kuwait's fire department believes safety breaches are to blame for the high death toll.

Stuart Smith has more, from neighbouring Iraq.

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G7 leaders kick off summit with talks on Africa and the war in Ukraine


U.S. President Joe Biden is among leaders from the world's richest G7 nations at a critical summit in southern Italy.


They'll discuss how to use frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine, amongst a host of other global challenges.


Giles Gibson reports from Bari.


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UK'S LABOUR SETS OUT MANIFESTO

Britain's opposition Labour Party is setting out its election manifesto, which it says is focused on economic growth.

Labour's promising a state-owned energy firm, hiring of more teachers, and ruling out 'surprises' on taxation.

The Conservatives claim Labour's spending pledges would require tax hikes.

Labour's National Campaign Coordinator, Pat McFadden, is dismissing suggestions there would have to be big public spending cuts if the party wins power on July 4th.

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India's foreign ministry says 40 citizens among Kuwait fire victims

India's foreign ministry says that at least 40 Indians are among the 49 killed in a fire which broke out in a residential building in Kuwait.

Dozens of workers were staying in the building.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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India's PM Modi to participate in G7 summit

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India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the G7 summit in what will be his first overseas trip since taking office for a third tenure. 


Defense and maritime cooperation will be at the top of his agenda, even though the summit itself is expected to be dominated by the Russia-Ukraine war and the Israel-Hamas conflict. 


Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.


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Chinese premier visits New Zealand, Australia and Malaysia

INTRO: China's Premier Li Qiang has arrived in New Zealand, and will then head to Australia and Malaysia.

Li's visit to Australia and New Zealand will be the first by a Chinese premier, the second most powerful official in China's leadership, in seven years.

Laura Westbrook reports.

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North Korea may be preparing for Putin visit

Satellite images suggest North Korea’s main airport may be preparing for the arrival of Russian leader Vladimir Putin.


Kyodo News reports planes have been cleared from the tarmac at Pyongyang which usually precedes state visits. 


Chris Gilbert has more. 


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Wednesday, June 12, 2024

Southern Baptists vote against the use of I.V.F.

Southern Baptists have voted against the use of in vitro fertilization, or IVF, calling it "dehumanizing". The resolution has no enforcement mechanism but signals that evangelicals are looking to expand their belief that life begins at conception - beyond abortion bans. Toni Waterman has more.

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India beats USA in T20 Cricket World Cup

India will progress to the next stage of the T20 Cricket World Cup after defeating the USA on Wednesday.

It comes after a closely-followed game at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York.

Team USA still has one more Group A match to play on Friday - and could also advance to the Super Eights, the next level of the tournament.
 
Sally Patterson reports from outside the stadium on Long Island.

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