Thursday, August 1, 2024

WHO manages to evacuate about 85 sick patients from Gaza

The World Health Organization says it has managed to evacuate 85 sick
and severely injured patients from Gaza to Abu Dhabi.
This was the largest evacuation of patients from Gaza since the war
broke out in October.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York...

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First batch of F-16 jets arrive in Ukraine

Ukraine has received its first batch of the long-awaited F-16 fighter jets. According to media reports, six planes have arrived from the Netherlands. 

Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv  

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Heavy rainfall in India's New Delhi leaves at least 9 dead, red alerts issued

At least 9 people have died in New Delhi following torrential rains in the Indian capital.

India's meteorological department has issued red alerts across the region, and the government has asked people to not step out unless absolutely necessary.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...

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Venice limits size of tourist groups and bans loudspeakers


Venice has introduced tough new limits on tour groups.


From today (1st August), there will be a cap of 25 people and tour guides also aren't allowed to use loudspeakers.


Our Italy correspondent Giles Gibson has more.


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Hungary Sends Aid to Battle North Macedonian Wildfires

Wildfires have intensified across the Balkans, leading North Macedonia to request NATO and EU assistance. In response, Hungary has mobilized its Air Force and firefighters to support North Macedonia in battling the blazes. Pablo Gutierrez Reports.

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Pakistan expels British journalist seeking ex Prime Minister Imran Khan's interview

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Pakistan has expelled a British-American journalist who had been trying to meet with former Prime Minister Imran Khan.

Khan has been in jail since August last year on corruption charges, which he denies.

Pakistani media is not allowed to report or amplify Imran Khan's comments apart from reporting on ongoing case proceedings.

Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad. 

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Teenage suspect to appear in court over Southport stabbings

A teenager has been charged with the murder of three girls at a dance class in Southport in the UK, and is appearing at  Liverpool City Magistrates’ Court [later Thursday], following a wave of far-right protests linked to the attack.

Eight other children and two adults were also in the Taylor Swift-themed dance class where the 17 year old suspect launched a vicious attack on Monday.


Nina-Maria Potts has more:


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Philippines and US navies hold joint exercise in South China Sea

INTRO: The Philippines and United States navies conducted a joint maritime exercise in the South China Sea, as the two allies enhance how their militaries cooperate at a time of growing tensions in the South China Sea. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.

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Death toll from Kerala landslides climbs, hundreds still missing

The death toll from landslides in southern India's Kerala region has risen to 167 and hundreds are believed to still be missing..

Rescue workers say they are searching under collapsed roofs and debris of destroyed houses for survivors.

More than 8,000 people remain sheltered in camps.

Neha Poonia has more, as rescue efforts continue on the third day.

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Central government and state officials are at loggerheads over advance warnings and the disaster response in the wake of the calamity that flattened three villages in the Wayanad district on Tuesday.


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India China agree to advance border negotations

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India and China say they will speed up negotiations to resolve their border dispute after the 30th round of talks on the issue.

This comes just a week after foreign ministers from the two countries met in Laos.

The Asian neighbors have been locked in a border standoff for over four years now.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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Alleged 9/11 mastermind to accept plea deal

The Pentagon says the man accused of plotting the September 11th terror attacks has agreed to a plea deal, along with two accomplices.

Khalid Sheikh Muhammad has spent nearly two decades in pretrial detention at the Guantanamo Bay military prison.

Ira Spitzer reports.


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Philippines and US navies hold joint exercise in South China Sea

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Wednesday, July 31, 2024

US says it has no independent confirmation of Ismail Haniyeh death

The United States told a UN Security Council meeting on Wednesday that
it has no independent confirmation as to Hamas's claims regarding
Ismail Haniyeh death.
An emergency session of the council was added to the schedule
following the killing of Haniyeh in Iran as fears are mounting of
possible regional escalation.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.

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Donald Trump mocks Kamala Harris's ethnicity

Another day of staggering headlines in the US election news cycle, with former President Donald Trump falsely claiming his rival Kamala Harris, quote, "turned Black." 


She is the first African American and first Indian American to serve as Vice-President.


The White House denounced his comments as "repulsive" and "insulting." 


Benji Hyer reports. 


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Fed keeps rates unchanged

The Federal Reserve has left interest rates unchanged at its two-day meeting, but suggested a September rate cut could be on the cards.


The central bank said inflation was getting closer to its 2% target, but there's still work to do.


Sally Patterson reports from New York.


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White House: "no indiction escalation is imminent” in Middle East

The White House says escalation in the Middle East is not "inevitable"
or "imminent" following the killing of Hamas' political leader in
Iran.

Officials in Washington have tried to avoid speculation about possible
retaliation from Tehran, but are urging restraint.

As Nick Harper reports.

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UN Secretary General urges the international community to prevent escalation in the Middle East

The United Nations Secretary-General says the latest tensions in the
Middle East could cause a dangerous escalation of violence in the
region.
Antonio Guterres' statements come following the killing of Hamas'
political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran and Israel's attacks on Beirut
overnight.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations...

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Outage cost Delta $500m

The CEO of airline Delta says the recent outage that caused global
disruption cost the company $500 million dollars.

The US company was forced to cancel around 5,000 flights, leaving
travelers stranded worldwide.

Nick Harper reports.

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US “not aware of” or “involved in” the assassination of Hamas leader

The United States was "not aware of" or "involved in" the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, according to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.


The Palestinian militant group's chief political figure was killed in Iran's capital Tehran on Wednesday, just hours after an Israeli airstrike took out a senior Hezbollah military commander in Lebanon — deaths which threaten to plunge an already unstable region further into chaos. 


Benji Hyer reports. 


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UN raises concern over alleged abuses carried out against thousands of detained Palestinians

The United Nations has accused Israel of alleged abuses carried out
against thousands of Palestinians detained since war erupted in Gaza
last October citing serious violations that may amount to torture.
According to the UN's Human Rights office, it had gathered testimonies
that indicate a range of "appalling acts, such as waterboarding and
the release of dogs on detainees".
The report states that many Palestinians were taken into custody while
sheltering in schools, hospitals and residential buildings.
Some of the detainees included UNRWA staff.
A spokesperson, Jeremy Laurence says these acts are in flagrant
violation of international human rights law and international
humanitarian law.

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