Thursday, September 5, 2024

Trump & Harris agree Debate mics remain muted

The Trump and Harris campaigns have agreed that microphones will muted
during next week's presidential debate while the other candidate is
speaking.

It means neither the former president or vice president will be able
to interrupt the other.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Michel Barnier named new prime minister of France

The centre-right veteran politician Michel Barnier (PRON: Bar-nee-ey) has been named the new prime minister of France.

The 73-year-old was chosen by the President Emmanuel Macron two months after an inconclusive election resulted in a hung parliament.

Ross Cullen reports.


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Hunter Biden tax fraud trial kicks off

Hunter Biden's trial on tax charges begins today in Los Angeles [Thursday].

The president's son has been accused of failing to pay more than a million dollars in taxes related to his business dealings overseas.

Ira Spitzer reports.
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Pakistan is increasingly regarded as unsafe for journalists due to rising threats to their lives

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Journalists working in Pakistan's border areas with Afghanistan are facing a growing wave of violence.

In the latest attack, armed assailants have killed a local journalist working for a local news agency.

Pakistan ranks 152 out of 180 countries on the World Press Freedom Index, with experts calling it one of the most dangerous countries in the world for journalists.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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Burkina Faso issues new passports without West African bloc’s logo


Burkina Faso has taken a huge step in its quest to wean itself from the West African regional bloc, ECOWAS.

The military government has begun issuing new passports which do not have the logo of ECOWAS on its cover as is the case with the old passports.

Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports from Accra.



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21 missing after migrant shipwreck off coast of Lampedusa


At least 21 people are missing after a migrant shipwreck off the coast of the Italian island of Lampedusa.

The Italian coast guard rescued 7 people from the boat, with survivors saying it set off from Libya with 28 on board in total.

Our Italy correspondent Giles Gibson reports.

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China to Help Nigeria Tackle Money Laundering, Terrorism Financing

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China has agreed to partner with Nigeria in tackling money laundering and terrorism financing.


This was part of agreements reached after a meeting between the leaders of both countries, Bola Tinubu and Xi Jinping in China.


Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.


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EU Raises Security Concerns Over Hungary's National Card for Russians and Belarusians

Concerns are rising in the European Parliament over Hungary's decision to extend its National Card program to Russian and Belarusian citizens.


It's leading to questions about security of the Schengen border-free zone.

Pablo Gutierrez reports



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UGANDAN OLYMPIAN DIES AFTER PETROL ATTACK

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A Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei has died in Kenya four days after being set on fire by her partner. Cheptegei was part of Uganda's Paris 2024 Olympics athletics team. Leon Ssenyange reports

 

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Doctors continue with their protest for justice as India's Supreme Court hears the brutal rape and murder case

Doctors in India's West Bengal continue to protest after almost a month since a young medic was brutally raped and murdered in her place of work.

The Indian Supreme Court is hearing the case again on Thursday, with the country's federal investigative agency submitting a status report of its probe to the court.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...

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FT: Russia looked to New Delhi to source critical goods for Ukraine war

A report by the Financial Times claims that Russia tried to covertly source critical supplies from India and that it even looked at building 'facilities' to support its war in Ukraine.

India's Foreign Ministry has not commented on these claims.

In the past, India has acknowledged it has historic ties with Moscow but has not criticised Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Neha Poonia has more.

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UK DENIES RIFT WITH WASHINGTON OVER ISRAEL ARMS

The UK government is denying there's a rift with Washington over the suspension of some arms exports to Israel.

London announced the suspension this week of 30 arms export licences to Israel over concerns they could be used in violations of international law.

It provoked an angry response from some Israeli politicians - and it was reported the move also concerned figures in the Biden administration in Washington.

But UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy says he's discussed it with the US Secretary of State.

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Xi says China ready to 'deepen cooperation' with Africa in infrastructure and trade

INTRO: Chinese president Xi Jinping says China is ready to 'deepen cooperation' with Africa in infrastructure and trade as more than 50 African leaders and UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres attend this week's China Africa forum.

African leaders secured major deals for deeper cooperation in infrastructure, agriculture, mining, trade and energy at China's biggest summit in years. Laura Westbrook reports.


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Wednesday, September 4, 2024

14-year-old in custody after 4 killed at Georgia high school

Two students and two teachers have been killed in a mass shooting at the Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia. State officials say they have a suspect in custody - and he's only 14-years old. Toni Waterman has the latest.

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UN Security Council calls for a ceasefire intensify

United Nations Security Council members have again called for an
immediate ceasefire in Gaza, with some countries insisting that the
council now needs to take a firmer stance to end the fighting.
The council convened another emergency meeting on Wednesday at the
request of Israel after the bodies of six hostages killed in Gaza were
recovered last weekend.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.

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Harris calls Georgia school shooting a senseless tragedy

US Vice President Kamala Harris has described the shooting at a high school in Georgia in which 4 people were killed as "outrageous". A 14 year old boy is in custody after the incident at Apalachee High School.  In a statement President Biden once again demanded that Republicans in Congress work with Democrats to pass common-sense gun safety legislation. Vice President Harris said it was a senseless tragedy.


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At least 4 dead, 9 more in hospital after Georgia school shooting: Officials

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has confirmed that four people were killed in a shooting at the Apalachee High School on Wednesday morning. Another nine have been taken to various hospitals. Toni Waterman has the latest.

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Students evacuated, police swam Georgia high school amid shooting

A Georgia school is in lockdown after a shooting Wednesday. Police have swarmed the Apalachee High School outside of Atlanta and students have been evacuated from their classrooms. Toni Waterman has the latest.

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VP Harris to propose start-up tax breaks as part of wider economic policy

The US Democratic candidate for President Kamala Harris is due to announce new incentives for small businesses.

She's on a campaign stop in New Hampshire, trying to convince people to vote for her including through her economic plans.

Caroline Malone reports.


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US polls: Pennsylvania and Georgia become make-or-break states

A pair of new polls show a tightening race in the US presidential election.

With just over 60 days to go until November 5th, Pennsylvania and
Georgia are looking like the major toss-up states which could decide
who wins the White House.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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