Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Uganda Denies Supporting M23 Rebel Group

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Uganda has called a UN group of experts report alleging its involvement with the M23 rebels biased and unresearched.

The paramilitary M23 rebel group operates in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and has seized swaths of the mineral-rich country in recent months.  

Isabel Nakirya reports.
 
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Opening arguments in Alec Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter trial

Opening arguments are expected today (Wednesday) in Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter trial. The Hollywood actor was holding a prop gun that discharged, killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during a rehearsal on the movie set "Rust" in 2021. He has pleaded not guilty. Toni Waterman has more.

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NEW: Europe's Ariane 6 rocket blasts off

Europe's new Ariane 6 rocket has launched successfully, after four years of delays.

With the new heavy-lift spacecraft, Europe once more has independent access to space as it tries to fend off competition from Elon Musk's SpaceX.

Ross Cullen reports.


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RADIO: UN OPERATIONS IN DRC

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The head of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo has warned against rushing the withdrawal of peacekeepers from the east of the DRC due to the ongoing violence between government forces and rebels. Bintou Keita made the call on the sidelines of the UN Security Council meeting in New York. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

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EUROPE BACK IN SPACE AFTER ARIANE 6 ROCKET LAUNCH

Europe's space bosses are celebrating a successful launch of the continent's newest rocket. 

The Ariene 6 made its debut flight overnight, blasting off from Europe's spaceport. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray reports. 

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Europe's Ariane 6 rocket blasts off

Europe's new Ariane 6 rocket has launched successfully, after four years of delays.

With the new heavy-lift spacecraft, Europe once more has independent access to space as it tries to fend off competition from Elon Musk's SpaceX.

Ross Cullen reports.


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UK PM PLEDGES BOOST TO DEFENCE SPENDING

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's in Washington setting out a 'cast iron' commitment to increasing defence spending to 2.5% of GDP.

He's attending the NATO leaders' summit, with a call for unity on issues such as support for Ukraine.

The UK's new Prime Minister is being criticised by the opposition Conservatives in the UK for failing to set out when the defence spending pledge will be met.

Armed forces minister Luke Pollard says a defence review needs to be completed first.

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Gaza ceasefire talks to resume in Doha

Gaza ceasefire talks are set to resume in Doha today with Egyptian,
U.S. and Israeli officials expected to attend.

But Hamas warned this week that a fresh Israeli assault in Gaza could
jeopardize the negotiations.

William Denselow reports from Baghdad.


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At least 18 people killed as bus collides with milk tanker in north India

At least 18 people have been killed and several injured after the bus they were travelling in collided with another vehicle in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.

The injured are being treated in hospital.

Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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Temperatures prompt emergency response in Japan

Officials in Tokyo are urging people to take precautions against heatstroke as temperatures rise throughout Japan. 


New data shows there were 9-thousand hospitalizations linked to unseasonably hot weather in the first week of July. 


Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. 


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India-Austria to discuss trade, investments during Modi's trip

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India and Austria are likely to talk trade, investments and closer cooperation on green energy during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit on Wednesday.


It's the first visit by an Indian PM to the Central European nation in 40 years. 


Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi. 


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Biden pledges more support for Ukraine at Nato summit

US President Joe Biden has championed the Nato alliance and promised
more air defenses for Ukraine at the opening of the annual summit.

He was speaking in Washington DC at the start of the three-day gathering.

It's the 75th anniversary of the alliance, with support for Ukraine
topping the agenda.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Tuesday, July 9, 2024

Democrats divided in private meetings over Biden's re-election

There's been consensus reached at Democratic Party meetings on whether
US president Joe Biden should suspend his reelection bid.

The make-or-break private sessions saw Democrats in both the House and
Senate discuss the president's future, but without reaching any
decisions.

Chair of the House Democratic Caucus Pete Aguilar agreed there were
differing opinions at Tuesday's meeting.

But pushed back on suggestions Biden is losing support.

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again fielded questions about Biden's mental fitness to stand for
reelection.

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Russia denies attack on children's hospital in Ukraine at UN Security Council

Russia on Tuesday denied that it is responsible for an attack on a
children's hospital in Kyiv.
The statement was made during an emergency United Nations Security
Council meeting on Tuesday.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York...

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Biden's future discussed at private Democrat meetings

US Democrat lawmakers are meeting on Capitol Hill to discuss the
viability of President Joe Biden standing for reelection amid growing
calls for him to step down.

Biden says he's "not going anywhere" despite concerns from his own
party about his age and mental agility.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Beryl leaves millions of Texans without power as sweltering heat descends

As Texans pick up the pieces after Hurricane Beryl slammed into the Gulf Coast on Monday, they face another, potentially deadlier threat: Millions are without electricity as the heat index soars to 105F (40C). And some officials are warning -  it could take two weeks to get everyone back online. Toni Waterman has more from Austin.

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Harvey Weinstein back in court, and could face fresh charges

Harvey Weisntein is set to arrive back in a New York court, and may learn whether or not he will face fresh sexual assault charges.

Weinstein's retrial is scheduled to get underway after Labor Day, after his original sexual assault convictions were overturned earlier this year.

Mitch McCann reports:

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NATO leaders arriving in Washington for summit

NATO leaders are pledging continued support for Ukraine to the tune of tens of billions of dollars, as they kick off the alliance's 75th anniversary summit later in Washington DC. 


The meetings come at a politically fraught time, with Russia hitting Ukraine's largest children's hospital as part of a deadly barrage across the war-torn country, and as President Joe Biden faces pressure to step down.


Benji Hyer reports. 


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Germany's Scholz: I am not worried about Biden's fitness

As a growing number of US democrats voice concerns about the electability of Joe Biden, one key European leader has expressed public confidence in the President. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray has the details. 

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US and Iraqi officials discuss coalition withdrawal

U.S. and Iraqi officials have met to discuss security relations and
the possible winding down of coalition forces in the country.

Roughly 2,500 U.S. troops remain in Iraq to help combat the threat
posed by ISIS.

William Denselow reports from Baghdad.


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