A US soldier has been jailed for almost four years by a Russian court
on theft and threatening behavior charges.
Staff Sergeant Gordon Black will serve his sentence in a penal colony.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Nigeria Offers 17 New Oil Blocks For Bidding
Nigeria has announced 17 new oil blocks for bidding by investors.
It brings the total blocks on offer by the country to 36 for the 2024 oil bid round.
Tesem Akende reports from Jos.
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Israel announces Lebanon war plan
The Biden administration is calling for urgent de-escalation between Israel and the Lebanon-based, Iranian proxy Hezbollah, as both parties threaten they're ready to go to war.
The Israeli military has announced it's drawn up a battle plan, while on Tuesday, Hezbollah published drone footage the group says it captured over sensitive sites like Israeli military bases.
Sarah Coates has more from Tel Aviv.
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Lawyers of three American citizens accused of trying to overthrow the government in the Democratic Republic of Congo have urged a military court to nullify the statements made by their clients on grounds that they were tortured while in detention. The three Americans are among 48 defendants being tried for attempting to carry out a coup that was foiled by Congolese security forces last month in the capital Kinshasa. Chris Ocamringa has more....
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French voters scramble for proxy votes as election falls during summer holidays
More than 550,000 proxy-vote applications have been submitted so far in the build-up to the French general election.
The second-round of the vote falls at the start of the French school summer holidays.
Ross Cullen reports.
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Hungary echos Trump in Presidency slogan
Hungary has announced its priorities for its upcoming presidency of
the European Council including plans to crack down on illegal
immigration.
And its slogan has drawn strong parallels to the one used by Donald
Trump on the campaign trail.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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the European Council including plans to crack down on illegal
immigration.
And its slogan has drawn strong parallels to the one used by Donald
Trump on the campaign trail.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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UK INFLATION HITS 2%
UK inflation has fallen to 2% - its lowest annual level in nearly three years.
It means the core inflation rate has hit the Bank of England's target according to the latest data - after hitting a 40 year peak in 2022.
However, it's not expected the Bank of England will cut interest rates later this week.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says it's an important moment nonetheless.
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It means the core inflation rate has hit the Bank of England's target according to the latest data - after hitting a 40 year peak in 2022.
However, it's not expected the Bank of England will cut interest rates later this week.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says it's an important moment nonetheless.
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Philippines says Beijing's words not matching actions in South China Sea
INTRO: The Philippines foreign ministry said Wednesday that China must avoid actions that would endanger sailors and vessels in the South China Sea, as the two countries continue to trade accusations.
A Chinese vessel and a Philippine supply ship collided on Monday, according to statements from both nations, which blamed each other for the incident.
Laura Westbrook reports.
A Chinese vessel and a Philippine supply ship collided on Monday, according to statements from both nations, which blamed each other for the incident.
Laura Westbrook reports.
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Top US officials to meet Dalai Lama in India amid protest from China
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Members of the US House Foreign Affairs Committee, including former speaker Nancy Pelosi are meeting the Dalai Lama in India amid protest from China.
The Dalai Lama is the spiritual leader of Tibet - which China claims as part of its territory. He currently lives in exile in India.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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Members of the US House Foreign Affairs Committee, including former speaker Nancy Pelosi are meeting the Dalai Lama in India amid protest from China.
The Dalai Lama is the spiritual leader of Tibet - which China claims as part of its territory. He currently lives in exile in India.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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Kim and Putin meet in Pyongyang
The leaders of Russia and North Korea are holding their first summit in Pyongyang in 24 years.
Russian president Vladimir Putin arrived to a hug and handshake from his counterpart Kim Jong-un on Wednesday.
Chris Gilbert reports.
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Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Boeing CEO Calhoun gives answers but lawmakers want accountability on safety issues
US Senators accused Boeing of losing its way and putting profits above safety in a hearing about the planemaker's long list of issues, and allegations of coverup.
Relatives of some of the more than 300 people who died in two Boeing Max jet crashes on Lion Air and Ethiopian Airlines were present at the hearing on Tuesday.
Caroline Malone reports.
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Biden offers protections for illegal spouses of US citizens
US President Joe Biden has outlined what he's called a "common sense
fix" to give undocumented immigrants legal status in the United
States.
His plan allows around 500,000 people living in the US illegally, who
are married to US citizens, the chance to apply for green cards
without leaving the US.
The administration says it will help keep families together, rather
than forcing them to leave America while their paperwork is processed.
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fix" to give undocumented immigrants legal status in the United
States.
His plan allows around 500,000 people living in the US illegally, who
are married to US citizens, the chance to apply for green cards
without leaving the US.
The administration says it will help keep families together, rather
than forcing them to leave America while their paperwork is processed.
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US-NATO meetings ahead of major summit
The United States and NATO are reaffirming the West's commitment to Ukraine, as the US prepares to host the North Atlantic Alliance's 75th anniversary summit in Washington DC next month.
Top American diplomat, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, held a press conference with NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg on Tuesday. In it, he hailed the increase in defence spending by many of the pact's countries, a move he insists is "necessary to meet the challenges of this time."
Benji Hyer reports.
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UN Human Rights chief warns situation in West Bank ‘dramatically deteriorating’
The United Nations Human Rights chief warns of a "dramatically
deteriorating" situation in the occupied West Bank.
Speaking on Tuesday at the opening of the Human Rights Council
sitting, Volker Türk said there are rising attacks against
Palestinians as well as the targeting of Israeli soldiers.
Jody Jacobs has more...
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deteriorating" situation in the occupied West Bank.
Speaking on Tuesday at the opening of the Human Rights Council
sitting, Volker Türk said there are rising attacks against
Palestinians as well as the targeting of Israeli soldiers.
Jody Jacobs has more...
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Biden grants citizenship to illegal spouses & children
US President Joe Biden will announce a plan to give citizenship to
around 500,000 people living in the US illegally who are married to US
citizens.
The proposal comes as immigration tops the list of key issues on
voters' minds ahead of November's election.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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around 500,000 people living in the US illegally who are married to US
citizens.
The proposal comes as immigration tops the list of key issues on
voters' minds ahead of November's election.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Justin Timberlake Reportedly Arrested for Driving While Intoxicated
Pop artist Justin Timberlake has reportedly been arrested for driving while intoxicated.
The alleged incident happened near the Hamptons on Long Island, in New York.
Mitch McCann reports:
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The alleged incident happened near the Hamptons on Long Island, in New York.
Mitch McCann reports:
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Scorching Temperatures Across US Midwest and Northeast Prompt Warnings
Dangerously hot temperatures are expected across the Midwest and Northeast in the United States this week.
The US National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather warning for parts of Connecticut, New Jersey and New York.
Meteorologists say extreme temperatures are beginning earlier and earlier every year.
Sally Patterson has more from New York City:
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The US National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather warning for parts of Connecticut, New Jersey and New York.
Meteorologists say extreme temperatures are beginning earlier and earlier every year.
Sally Patterson has more from New York City:
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Club Q Mass Shooter Set To Be Sentenced On Federal Hate Crimes Charges
The man who killed 5 people and injured 19 more at an LGBT nightclub in Colorado is set to plead guilty to a slew of new federal charges.
Anderson Lee Aldrich is already serving life in prison after pleading guilty to state charges last year.
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Anderson Lee Aldrich is already serving life in prison after pleading guilty to state charges last year.
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Putin praises North Korea for support in war against Ukraine
On the eve of his first North Korea visit in 24 years, Russia's leader Vladimir Putin praised the two nations' long history of friendly relations, portraying the two countries as persecuted but resilient victims of the US aggressive policies. He thanked Pyongyang for backing Moscow in its war against Ukraine. And pledged an "equal and indivisible security architecture" for Eurasia. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.
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French election poll leaders far-right National Rally unveils manifesto
French far-right party the National Rally has unveiled its general election manifesto.
The nationalist party is leading pre-election polls ahead of the first round of voting on June 30.
Ross Cullen reports.
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