Friday, July 19, 2024

Japan, US and South Korea's top uniformed officers vow to boost cooperation

INTRO: Japan and South Korea, America's two most powerful allies in the Pacific, are tightening security ties amid increasing concerns over China's assertiveness in the region and North Korean threats, according to Japan's top general.

It follows a meeting between top uniformed officers of Japan, the United States and South Korea in Tokyo. Laura Westbrook reports.

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Death toll in Bangladesh student unrest spikes

Bangladesh has issued a high security alert for the entire country, a day after at least two dozen people were killed in a mass agitation led by students in the country.

More than 30 people have died in clashes between students and government forces this week.

Neha Poonia has more.

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Thursday, July 18, 2024

More details emerge about lead-up to Trump assassination attempt

The US Secret Service was reportedly told about a 'suspicious man' using a rangefinder 20 minutes before a gunman opened fire at Donald Trump on Saturday.


New details continue to emerge about the attempted assassination at a rally in the US state of Pennsylvania - which left one attendee dead and two others injured.


Sally Patterson reports.


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Pressure mounts on Biden to go

The walls are closing in on Joe Biden -- the US President is facing the strongest calls yet to step aside and withdraw his candidacy for a second term.


He's currently self-isolating having tested positive Covid-19. 


Benji Hyer is by the White House and has been following a difficult 24 hours for its current resident.


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Trump prepares for headline RNC speech, promising unity

Former US president Donald Trump is preparing to address the
Republican National Convention, on the final night of the four- day
event.

Trump says he rewrote his speech after Saturday's attempted
assassination, and says the new version will aim to bring the country
"together".

Simon Marks reports from the Convention site in Milwaukee.

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Biden continues to cancel more student debt

US President Joe Biden has cancelled another $1.2 billion in student debt for tens of thousands of borrowers who work in the public service. 


His administration has now waived almost $170 billion in debt for roughly 4.8 million Americans.


Benji Hyer reports. 


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UN Secretary General urges everyone to do something good on Mandela Day

On International Nelson Mandela Day, the United Nations Secretary
General says combating poverty and inequality is everyone's duty.
The day, sanctioned by the UN, is celebrated annually on July 18th and
people around the world are urged to dedicate 67 minutes to
volunteerism or random acts of kindness.
67 stands for the 67 years Mandela devoted to serving the public in
the struggle against South Africa's apartheid and for racial equality.
Antonio Guterres says the world is unequal and divided and hunger and
poverty is rife.
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US takes down floating pier in Gaza

The United States is breaking down its temporary floating pier in Gaza.
The pier constructed by the US Military was envisaged to deliver more
aid to the Gaza Strip but its operations were beset by weather,
technical and security problems.
Jody Jacobs reports...

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Biden self-isolating with Covid as more Dems tell him to step aside

US President Joe Biden remains at his home in Delaware after testing
positive for Covid-19.

The embattled president is facing more calls for him to suspend his
reelection bid, now with senior Democrats telling it's time to step
aside.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Scarlett Johansson likens Open AI boss to "Marvel villain"

Actor Scarlett Johansson says artificial intelligence executive Sam Altman would make a good "Marvel villain", following a dispute between the pair.

It comes after the American was offered an opportunity to lend her voice to new A-I technology but decided to turn it down.


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Italian authorities investigating Armani and Dior


Italy's antitrust watchdog is now investigating Armani and Dior over potential breaches of consumer standards.

The move follows the discovery of workshops in northern Italy that were using illegal immigrants to produce leather bags for the luxury brands.

Giles Gibson has more from Rome.

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ALLEGED TAYLOR SWIFT STALKER ARRESTED IN GERMANY

German police have arrested a man, accused of stalking Taylor Swift. 

It comes as the superstar kicks off her tour in the country. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray reports. 

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Dangote Refinery Alleges International Oil Companies are Frustrating its Crude Supply

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The management of Dangote Refinery, owned by Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, says International Oil Companies or IOCs operating in Nigeria have consistently frustrated the company's requests for locally produced crude as feedstock for its refining process.


They allege that the IOCs insist on selling to the refinery above market price often through a third party.


Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.


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Ukraine confirms withdrawal of troops from village in eastern Donetsk region

Ukraine's military confirmed on Thursday its troops had withdrawn from the village of Urozhaine in the eastern Donetsk region, a village that was liberated by Kyiv's troops in July of last year. 
 
Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv  

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Two more Indian soldiers injured in fresh gunfighting in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday

Two Indian soldiers have been injured in a gun battle between security forces and militants in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, days after four security personnel were killed in the same region.

This is the third attack on India's security forces in the area this week.

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Pakistan summons the Deputy Head of the Afghan embassy to lodge a protest over the recent terrorist attack

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A day after eight Pakistani soldiers were killed in a suicide blast, Islamabad has said Kabul must act against those behind the attack.

Pakistan has seen a surge in militancy in recent months that it blames on militants operating out of Afghanistan, a charge Kabul denies.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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Arrested WSJ reporter Gershkovich appears in Russian court

Arrested Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich appears in Russian court for closed doors hearing on espionage charges. Moscow claims it has "irrefutable evidence" of him spying for the CIA during a reporting trip in March 2023. Gershkovich, his employer and the U.S. government all vehemently deny the charges. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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UK HOSTS EPC SUMMIT HOPING FOR EUROPE 'RESET'

Dozens of European leaders are in the UK for a summit the new British government says will help 'reset' relations with the continent.

It's the fourth European Political Community summit, and is being held at Blenheim Palace.

The conflict in Ukraine is high on the agenda, with President Zelensky in attendance.

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy says it's a significant moment for the new UK government.

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Protesting students announce nationwide shutdown in Bangladesh

Protesters in Bangladesh are enforcing a nationwide shutdown on Thursday, saying only hospitals and emergency services will be allowed to run.

Six students have been killed in clashes with police and pro-government groups this week.

Protesting students want an end to a controversial quota system for families of veterans who fought in Bangladesh's war of independence in 1971, saying jobs should be given on merit.

Our South Asia correspondent Neha Poonia has more.

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Trump's VP pick Vance promises to restore American dream

JD Vance, the millennial face of the 'MAGA' movement, has vowed to help return Donald Trump to the White House in his first speech since being tapped as the former President's 2024 running-mate. 


The United States Senator -- who in the past compared his now-boss to Hitler -- became the latest in a long line of once Trump-critics and rivals to join a roll-call of sycophancy at this week's Republican National Convention, uniting behind the party's nominee following his close brush with death. 


In his prime-time address, received by a rapturous crowd of Trump supporters, ex-Marine and self-proclaimed 'hillbilly' Vance promoted an America-first agenda, railed against illegal immigration, and made a major pitch to blue-collar voters.


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