Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Pelosi indicates discussion about Biden's candidacy still underway

As U.S. President Joe Biden hosts a summit of NATO leaders in Washington, one of the country's most powerful Democrats is indicating that the discussion about the future of his presidential re-election bid is not over yet.


Nancy Pelosi, the former speaker of the House of Representatives, says Demcorats should allow the President to helm the NATO meeting, and then return to the debate over the future of his candidacy.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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UK PM Signal’s Ukraine Can Use Long Range Missiles Against Russian Territory

UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, has reportedly signalled that Ukraine can use British supplied long range missiles against targets inside Russian territory.

Starmer made the comments while on route to the NATO leaders summit in Washington. 


A Russian government spokesperson has called the comments 'irresponsible'. 


Simon Gaitán reports. 


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NATO provides Ukraine with more air defense systems

The first full day of the NATO summit is underway in Washington DC as
the military alliance pledges more support for Ukraine, including five
additional missile interception systems.

NATO is also looking to increase spending to boost the capacity of its
members' military stockpiles.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Ukraine to receive "dozens" of air defense systems from allies in the coming months

The US and at least nine other NATO members have agreed to send dozens of air defense systems to Ukraine in the coming months, according to a joint statement published on Tuesday. The announcement comes after Russia launched deadly missile attacks across Ukraine, including a children's hospital in the capital.

Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv  

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India is watching Sheikh Hasina's ongoing visit to China

Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is on a four day visit to China.

Experts say this visit is being watched closely by New Delhi, as it has longstanding ties with Dhaka.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports... 

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China opens investigation of EU-imposed trade barriers

INTRO: China's commerce ministry says it will examine whether European Union investigations of Chinese firms amounts to "trade barriers."

It follows the European Union raising tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles
to 37.6%, which is a major blow for Beijing, which is already in a trade war with Washington.

Laura Westbrook has more.


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Nigeria’s House of Representatives Demand's Suspension of Country's SAMOA Deal With European Union

Nigeria's House of Representatives has asked the country's executive arm of government to suspend implementation of the 150 billion dollar Samoa deal it has signed with the European Union.


Tesem Akende reports from Jos.


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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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