The president of Columbia University has announced her resignation
after a little more than a year on the job.
For months Minouche Shafik was criticised for the protests at the
university's Manhattan campus over the war in Gaza.
Shafik tendered her resignation on Wednesday.
Jody Jacobs reports...
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Thursday, August 15, 2024
Hurricane slams into US territory
A major tropical storm has knocked out power for nearly half of Puerto Rico's population, as Hurricane Ernesto barrels through the Caribbean.
The US territory was pummelled with torrential rain and strong winds overnight, causing flooding and fears for the safety of the island's 3.2 million people, 40% of whom live under the poverty line.
Benji Hyer reports.
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WHO declares Mpox global public health emergency
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The World Health Organisation has declared the mpox outbreak in Africa a public health emergency of international concern after the viral infection in the Democratic Republic of Congo spread to neighboring countries in Africa. The declaration was announced by the WHO Director General Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus. It serves as a warning to other countries about the potential spread of the disease and calls for a coordinated international response. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa....
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Hamas decides not to take part in ceasefire talks in Qatar
Another round of ceasefire talks is under way in Doha, amid soaring tensions in the Middle East.
Hamas says it won't attend, accusing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of adding new conditions.
From Tel Aviv, our correspondent Sarah Coates explains why few expect any sort of a breakthrough.
Hamas says it won't attend, accusing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of adding new conditions.
From Tel Aviv, our correspondent Sarah Coates explains why few expect any sort of a breakthrough.
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21 cities under red heat warnings in Italy
In Italy, 21 cities including Rome and Venice are under red heat warnings as the country celebrates a national holiday.
Red is the highest level of warning issued by the Ministry of Health.
Giles Gibson has more from Rome.
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Nigerian Beauty Queen to Participate in Miss Universe Nigeria After Exiting Similar Contest in South Africa
A 23 year old Nigerian beauty queen, Chidimma Adetsina has accepted to participate in the Miss Universe Nigeria pageant this year.
Tesem Akende
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Authorities in Pakistan have arrested a former deputy superintendent for allegedly aiding Khan while he is in custody
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The ex-deputy superintendent of the Pakistani jail housing former Prime Minister Imran Khan has been taken into custody by the authorities.
The official is accused of abusing his power and providing undue assistance to Khan while in custody.
The official is accused of abusing his power and providing undue assistance to Khan while in custody.
Hira Mustafa has more.
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Prime minister Modi says India's dream is to host the 2036 Olympics
India's prime minister Narendra Modi says that the country is determined to host the Olympic Games in 2036 and that it is already preparing for the event.
The comments came as the prime minister gave a speech to mark India's 78th Independence Day.
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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Doctors protests intensifies in India
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Medical professionals have intensified their protests in the East Indian city of Kolkata after clashes with the police on Thursday.
Tens of thousands have taken to the streets across the nation in the past one week demanding justice for the young medic who was brutally sexually assaulted and murdered on Friday.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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Medical professionals have intensified their protests in the East Indian city of Kolkata after clashes with the police on Thursday.
Tens of thousands have taken to the streets across the nation in the past one week demanding justice for the young medic who was brutally sexually assaulted and murdered on Friday.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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MET POLICE 'FAILING' IN KEY AREAS: REPORT
The police inspectorate has found Britain's biggest force is not adequately investigating crime or managing risks posed by sex offenders.
His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary assessed the Metropolitan Police's performance across eight areas.
In its report, it graded the Met as requiring improvement or "inadequate" in seven of the eight.
The Met says it's using every available resource to deliver more trust, less crime and high standards.
Inspector of Constabulary Lee Freeman says the force needs to improve in basic areas.
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His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary assessed the Metropolitan Police's performance across eight areas.
In its report, it graded the Met as requiring improvement or "inadequate" in seven of the eight.
The Met says it's using every available resource to deliver more trust, less crime and high standards.
Inspector of Constabulary Lee Freeman says the force needs to improve in basic areas.
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South Korea offers talks to ease tensions with North
South Korea's President says he's open to establishing a working group
with North Korea in a bid to ease tensions.
The comments come as Seoul marks National Liberation Day and the
country's independence from Japan.
East Asia correspondent William Denselow reports.
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with North Korea in a bid to ease tensions.
The comments come as Seoul marks National Liberation Day and the
country's independence from Japan.
East Asia correspondent William Denselow reports.
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Walz says he's agreed to debate Vance in October
Democratic Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz says he's accepted an offer to debate his Republican opponent JD Vance in October.
It's still unclear whether Vance has agreed to participate.
Ira Spitzer has more.
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Wednesday, August 14, 2024
WHO declares Mpox an international emergency
The World Health Organisation has declared the outbreak of Mpox in
Africa a global emergency.
Independent experts appointed by the WHO now say they are concerned
the viral disease could spread to the rest of the world.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo accounts for the highest number
of the reported cases with outbreaks also appearing in neighbouring
Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda and Kenya.
Jody Jacobs reports...
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Africa a global emergency.
Independent experts appointed by the WHO now say they are concerned
the viral disease could spread to the rest of the world.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo accounts for the highest number
of the reported cases with outbreaks also appearing in neighbouring
Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda and Kenya.
Jody Jacobs reports...
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US Inflation drops below 3% for first time in 3 years
Annual inflation in the US dipped below 3 percent in July for the first time in three years according to Labour Department Statistics.
That's the lowest level it's been since March 2021, midway through the coronavirus pandemic.
Benji Hyer has more from Washington.
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Trump fails to get hush money trial judge to recuse himself
Donald Trump has failed for the third time at having the Judge overseeing his New York hush money case to recuse himself.
The former US President is set to be sentenced next month after being found guilty of falsifying business records to influence the outcome of an election.
Mitch McCann reports:
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The former US President is set to be sentenced next month after being found guilty of falsifying business records to influence the outcome of an election.
Mitch McCann reports:
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WHO convenes urgent meeting to address Mpox outbreak in Africa
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has declared its
first-ever public health emergency as the outbreak of Mpox rapidly
spreads across parts of the continent.
Scientists are worried the disease could evolve into an epidemic.
The World Health Organisation has convened an urgent meeting as it
considers what steps to take to prevent further outbreaks.
Jody Jacobs reports...
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first-ever public health emergency as the outbreak of Mpox rapidly
spreads across parts of the continent.
Scientists are worried the disease could evolve into an epidemic.
The World Health Organisation has convened an urgent meeting as it
considers what steps to take to prevent further outbreaks.
Jody Jacobs reports...
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Iranian President Tells UK PM Iran Has The Right To Take Punitive Response Against Israel
The Iranian President has told UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer that Iran has the right to retaliate against Israel.
In a rare phone conversation between the two leaders, Masoud Pezeshkian called the West's silence over Israel's actions in the region "irresponsible".
Starmer urged restraint and said that war is not in anyone's interests, amid continued diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions.
Simon Gaitán reports.
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TOXIC CYANIDE SPILL CLOSES ENGLISH CANAL
A toxic spillage has led to a major incident being declared in central England.
People are being told to keep away from a 20 kilometre stretch of canals after sodium cyanide ended up in the water.
Stuart Smith has more.
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People are being told to keep away from a 20 kilometre stretch of canals after sodium cyanide ended up in the water.
Stuart Smith has more.
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Firefighters put out remnants of wildfire that devastated Athens suburbs
Firefighters in Greece are putting out the remnants of a huge wildfire that devastated areas to the north of Athens.
At least one person died and thousands of people had to be evacuated from their homes.
Our southern Europe correspondent Giles Gibson has more.
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Nigeria Announces Policy To Address Migration of Its Health Workers
Nigeria has put together a health policy to address the challenge of health workers leaving the country to practice their professions abroad.
The situation has led to a deficit of health workers in the country, leading to patients not getting the care they deserve.
Tesem Akende reports from Jos
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