Tuesday, July 23, 2024

Harris secures enough pledged delegates to secure Democrats' nomination as President


It's been a record-breaking two days with US Vice President Kamala Harris securing more than 100 million dollars, and now support from two top Democrats, the House minority leader and Senate majority leaders, to be their party's presidential nominee.

Caroline Malone reports.

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Reports: Menendez to resign from US Senate in August

Embattled US lawmaker Robert Menendez will resign from the Senate effective August 20th, according to multiple media outlets.

The New Jersey Democrat was convicted earlier this month on federal charges of taking bribes and working as a foreign agent.


Ira Spitzer reports.


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Biden to address nation on Wednesday on dropping out of race

President Joe Biden will speak to the US on Wednesday night from the
Oval Office about his decision not to seek reelection,

The prime time address will mark his first public appearance and
speech since announcing on Sunday he was suspending his presidential
campaign.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Last Four Tops member Abdul "Duke" Fakir dies aged 88

Abdul "Duke" Fakir, the last member of the Motown group The Four Tops, has died at the age of 88.


His career spanned 7 decades and included chart toppers including I can't help myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch) and Reach Out I'll Be There.


Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more.


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UNAID says the AIDS pandemic can be ended by 2030

UNAIDS says the AIDS pandemic can be ended by 2030 if more is done to
fund initiatives and protect human rights.
In a new report released this week, the organisation says if world
leaders stick to their commitments the public health threat can be
ended.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York...

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US not on track to meet emissions goals by 2030

The United States is unlikely to hit its emissions targets as set under the Paris Climate Agreement, according to new research.


Analysis from climate researchers Rhodium shows greenhouse gas emissions are declining rapidly - but not fast enough.


Sally Patterson reports. 


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US Secret Service Director resigns after Trump shooting

US President Joe Biden has paid tribute to the head of the Secret Service, who resigned on Tuesday, praising her "decades of public service." 


Kimberly Cheatle is stepping down less than 24 hours after facing a bipartisan grilling in Congress over her agency's failure to prevent the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. 


Benji Hyer reports. 


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Harris secures enough Democratic delegates for nomination

US Vice President Kamala Harris has secured enough support from
delegates to become the Democratic Party's nominee for president.

It comes after Joe Biden announced on Sunday he was no longer seeking
re-election amid lingering doubts about this age.

Nick Harper sends this report from Washington.

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BRITISH-PAKISTANI ISLAMIST PREACHER GUILTY OF DIRECTING TERROR ORGANISATION

Islamist preacher Anjem Choudary faces being sent back to prison after being found guilty of directing a terror organisation.

The 57-year-old, British-Pakistani citizen has for decades been preaching an extremist version of Islam: radicalising people to terrorism, and supporting Islamic State.

Stuart Smith reports from London.

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Ash cloud from Mount Etna forces airport on Italian island of Sicily to close


An international airport on the Italian island of Sicily has closed due to volcanic activity from Mount Etna.

It's the second time this month that ash from the volcano has caused significant disruption to flights.

Our Italy correspondent Giles Gibson has the details.

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Ukraine's Foreign Minister makes first trip to China since Russia's full-scale war

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba will be visiting China this week in what will be his first trip to Beijing since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion. 

Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv  

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18 YEAR OLD HIKER KILLED IN GERMAN LIGHTNING STRIKE

A hiker in Germany has died after being struck by lightning with authorities saying rescue efforts were hampered by ongoing storms in the region. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray reports. 

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Imprisoned ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan admits to prompting supporters to protest outside army headquarters post-arrest

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The Pakistan government is set to discuss whether to ban Imran Khan's party, the PTI, on treason charges.

The jailed former Prime Minister says he did urge his supporters to march to the military headquarters following his arrest in 2023.

Khan has been in jail since last year on corruption charges and remains at odds with the country's powerful military.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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Iraq seeking U.S. coalition withdrawal by next year

According to the Reuters news agency Iraq is pushing for the U.S.
coalition to end its mission in the country by September 2025.

Iraqi officials are in Washington this week to discuss the security
situation and the threat currently posed by the Islamic State group.

William Denselow reports from Baghdad.

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Heavy Deployment in Kampala Ahead of Planned Protests

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There's heavy police and military deployment in Uganda's capital Kampala, ahead of a planned anti-corruption protest.

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has warned he will 'crush the protests' if demonstrators go ahead with their plans..

Isabel Nakirya reports.

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UK Foreign Secretary to visit India with FTA on the agenda

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UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy is set to arrive in India this week with trade talks likely at the top of his agenda.

This will be the first interaction between India and the new Labour government in the UK.

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

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Typhoon Gaemi barrels towards Taiwan, expected to make landfall Wednesday

INTRO: Tropical Storm Gaemi has developed into a typhoon and will potentially make landfall in Taiwan's northeastern county of Yilan on Wednesday. It's expected to bring downpours to northern Taiwan and mountainous areas nationwide, as Laura Westbrook reports.

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India to unveil its first budget since Modi returned to power

India is unveiling its first budget under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's third term.

Mr Modi has promised to focus on increasing savings for the middle class and more government spending and tax cuts are also on the table.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Blinken to reassure Asian partners of US commitment

The US Secretary of State says he will reassure Indo-Pacific leaders of America's commitment to the region during an upcoming trip.


Antony Blinken is set to meet with counterparts in Vietnam, Laos, Japan, the Philippines, Singapore and Mongolia. 


The 11-day trip comes in the wake of President Joe Biden dropping out of this year’s election. 


Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. 


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Monday, July 22, 2024

President Biden condemns fatal police shooting of Black woman

US authorities have released a video showing a white police officer fatally shooting a Black woman, in a case sparking outrage across the country.


The video includes body-cam footage from the sheriffs who responded to Sonya Massey's home in the US state of Illinois on July 6.


It has reignited national debate about police use of force and racial discrimination. 


Sally Patterson reports.


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