Wednesday, July 17, 2024

IS claims responsibility for Oman attack

The so-called Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for
Monday's attack on a Shi'ite mosque in Oman.

At least six people as well as the three attackers are believed to
have been killed.

Middle East correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Indian army intensifies search following Kashmir attack

India's army is intensifying its search operation in the state of Jammu and Kashmir after four soldiers were killed in a militant attack.

Eleven Indian soldiers have been killed so far this year in such incidents in the troubled Himalayan region.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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UK GOVT SETS OUT LEGISLATIVE PLANS

The UK's new Labour government is setting out legislative plans it says will 'take the brakes off Britain'.

It's unveiling dozens of bills in Wednesday's State Opening of Parliament, with a major focus on the economy.

The opposition Conservatives say they will hold the government to account over its promises.

Government minister Lisa Nandy says pledges made in the election campaign will be followed through.

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Trump's longest standing primary challenger Nikki Haley endorses him for president

Former US Ambassador to the United Nations and Donald Trump's last standing primary challenger, Nikki Haley, has formally endorsed the former president in a speech at the Republican National Convention.


Another of Mr Trump's vanquished rivals - Florida Governor Ron DeSantis - roused the Republican delegates as he also voiced his full support for Donald Trump.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington


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Six killed, hundreds injured in Bangladesh student unrest

Six people have died and hundreds injured after mass protests by students in Bangladesh turned violent.

Protesting students want the government to end a decades-old quota system for families of veterans who fought in Bangladesh's war of independence in 1971.

Our South Asia correspondent Neha Poonia has more.

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Japan completes 7th round of nuclear waste discharge

Japan has completed a seventh round of treated, nuclear water discharge from the crippled power plant at Fukushima. 


It began slowly releasing more than a million tonnes of water used to cool fuel inside the wrecked nuclear reactors in August last year. 


Chris Gilbert reports. 


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Six people found dead in luxury Thai hotel, police exploring possible poisoning

INTRO: Thai police are investigating the deaths of six foreign nationals whose bodies were found in a room at an upmarket hotel in Bangkok on Tuesday.

Authorities are looking for a seventh person in connection with the incident. Laura Westbrook has more.

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UK Government To Lay Out Policy Goals In State Opening Of Parliament

In the UK, the state opening of Parliament is taking place later (Wednesday) to mark the official start of the new government's time in office. 


The ceremonial event is a chance for newly appointed Prime Minister Keir Starmer to lay out some of the key policies for the coming months.


John Bevir (beaver) reports.


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Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Iranian plot to assassinate Trump revealed

United States security authorities obtained intelligence in recent weeks of a plot by Iran to try to assassinate Donald Trump. 


There is, however, no confirmed connection to the man who attempted to kill the former President on Saturday.


Benji Hyer reports. 


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US SENATOR BOB MENENDEZ FOUND GUILTY IN BRIBERY TRIAL

Senior United States Senator Bob Menendez has been found guilty of all 16 counts he faced in a Federal Corruption trial.


Menendez was accused of accepting thousands of dollars in bribes, in exchange for using his political influence to benefit foreign governments.


Mitch McCann reports:


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Biden back on campaign trail after Trump shooting

US President Joe Biden is back on the campaign trail for the first time since the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. 


Mr Biden is in Las Vegas today, reaching out to minority groups and touting his economic policies — whilst Trump, his rival for the White House, is still basking amongst his most ardent supporters at the Republican National Convention, where he's officially accepted the party's nomination. 


Benji Hyer reports.


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Trump's VP pick pushes economy to fore

The second day of the Republican Convention in Milwaukee is focusing
on the issues of immigration and crime.

It comes after Donald Trump announced his vice presidential pick, Ohio
senator JD Vance.

Trump hopes Vance will help him win over working class voters.

Simon Marks reports from Milwaukee on what Trump's choice says about
the direction of the Republican Party.

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NEW YORK SET FOR SCORCHING TEMPERATURES, TORNADOES IN MIDWEST

New York is set to bake in scorching heat, with officials warning residents to keep cool with temperatures set to become a potential health risk.

It comes as powerful storms batter the midwest of the United States, resulting in multiple tornadoes.


Mitch McCann reports:


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England Manager Southgate Quits

England football manager Gareth Southgate has quit after 8 years in the job. 


He made the announcement just two days after England lost to Spain in the final of the European Championship.


John Bevir (beaver) reports.


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UK Government Launches Defence Review

The new UK Government has launched a "root and branch" defence review into the state of the British Armed Forces.


It comes amid concerns of the military's readiness for potential conflicts, having faced years of cuts and reductions in its size . 


Simon Gaitán reports. 


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RADIO: RWANDA ELECTIONS

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Rwandan President Paul Kagame has won the country's presidential election with 99 percent of the vote according to preliminary results released on Monday. The head of the country's Electoral Commission declared Kagame the winner after counting nearly 80 percent of the votes cast. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

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Prime Day discounts hit - other major retailers ride Amazon’s coattails


It's Prime Day in the US - when the world's largest online retailer - Amazon -  slashes its prices to entice buyers. But as Toni Waterman explains - other major retailers are trying to ride the Amazon wave.

Toni Waterman has more.

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A new political storm brews in Islamabad as the government announces move to ban Imran Khan's PTI

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A new political storm brews in Pakistan as the government says it plans to ban former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party PTI, without indicating when it will do so.

The country's political parties are condemning the government's move, warning that it is unconstitutional and undemocratic, and puts the country's democracy at stake.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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BIG BEAR CULL APPROVED IN EUROPE

Hundreds of bears will be killed in Europe following the death of a hiker. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray has the details. 

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Orbán Tells EU Leaders Trump Would Quickly End Russia-Ukraine War

The Hungarian Prime Minister has told EU leaders in a private letter that Donald Trump has "detailed and well-founded" plans to broker peace talks between Russia and Ukraine quickly. According to the Financial Times, Viktor Orbán stated that Trump would act as a mediator even before his potential inauguration.


Pablo Gutierrez reports.



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