United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres has once again
called on the world to "cultivate a culture of peace."
Speaking on Friday outside the UN Headquarters in New York to mark the
International Day of Peace,
Guterres said geo-political divisions are widening and the wars around
the world must stop.
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Friday, September 13, 2024
President Biden US) meets Prime Minister Starmer (UK) at White House
US President Joe Biden will today (Friday, 4:30pm ET) meet with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who's taking a whistle-stop trip to Washington DC.
The two leaders will hold talks on the wars in Ukraine and Gaza — but the British PM will likely miss Vice-President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump as they both hit the campaign trail again.
Benji Hyer reports.
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More than 100K still without power after Francine hits Louisiana
Francine is expected to dissipate on Friday - after slamming into the Louisiana coast earlier in the week as a Category-2 hurricane and dumping more than a foot of rain in some locations. More than 100-thousand customers remain without power in sizzling summer heat (UPDATE HERE: https://poweroutage.us/) Toni Waterman has more.
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Two Italians convicted of trying to smuggle hundreds of insects from Sri Lanka
Two Italians have been convicted of illegal collection, possession and transportation of hundreds of endemic insects from Sri Lanka.
The father and son duo have been fined $200,000 for trying to smuggle these insects out of a safari park on the island nation.
Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...
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The father and son duo have been fined $200,000 for trying to smuggle these insects out of a safari park on the island nation.
Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...
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RUSSIA EXPELS 6 BRITISH DIPLOMATS ACCUSED OF SPYING
Russia has expelled six British diplomats, described by Moscow as "threatening the security of Russia". London says the accusations are completely baseless.
Stuart Smith has more.
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Stuart Smith has more.
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Pope Francis returns to Vatican after 12-day international tour
Pope Francis is on his way back to the Vatican after wrapping up a 12-day international tour.
The final stop was Singapore, where he celebrated mass at the national stadium with a crowd of 50,000 people.
The tour also took in Indonesia, Timor-Leste and Papua New Guinea.
Giles Gibson reports from Rome.
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New French PM prepares to name new government
The new French prime minister is preparing to name a new government.
Michel Barnier (PRON: Bar-nee-ey) says France will finally have a new cabinet of ministers next week, more than two months after the election.
Ross Cullen reports.
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GERMAN POLICE ARREST SYRIAN MAN OVER PLOT TO KILL SOLDIERS
German police have arrested a man they accuse of planning a terror attack.
Authorities in the southern state of Bavaria say the accused had intended to target serving members of the Germany Army.
From Berlin, Trent Murray has more.
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Authorities in the southern state of Bavaria say the accused had intended to target serving members of the Germany Army.
From Berlin, Trent Murray has more.
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President Bola Tinubu Meets King Charles in London
Nigeria's President, Bola Tinubu has met with King Charles at the Buckingham palace in London.
It's the first time the two leaders will be meeting after they met in Dubai last year during the COP 28 climate summit.
Tesem Akende reports.
Take Radio
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Hungary food cap violates EU law says EU top court
One of Europe's largest retail food chains, SPAR, has scored a major legal victory against the Hungarian government.
The European Court of Justice ruled that Hungary's price control policies violated EU competition laws.
Pablo Gutierrez reports
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US and UK may soon allow Kyiv to fire British-supplied long-range weapons inside Russia
After months of pleading, Ukraine may soon be allowed to use western-supplied long-range weapons to strike at military targets deep inside Russia. Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned, this would bring NATO countries in direct conflict with Moscow.
Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv
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America slaps news sanctions on Chinese companies for aiding Pakistan's ballistic missile program
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Washington has slapped sanctions on a Chinese research institute and two other China-based companies for allegedly supporting the delivery of supplies to Pakistan's ballistic missile program.
The sanctions also target a Pakistan-based firm.
Islamabad and Beijing have significantly expanded military engagement in the last decade.
Hira Mustafa has more.
Washington has slapped sanctions on a Chinese research institute and two other China-based companies for allegedly supporting the delivery of supplies to Pakistan's ballistic missile program.
The sanctions also target a Pakistan-based firm.
Islamabad and Beijing have significantly expanded military engagement in the last decade.
Hira Mustafa has more.
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Adani denies reports of frozen funds in Swiss banks
India's Adani Group denies that it has any involvement in Swiss court proceedings after US short-seller Hindenburg Research said that authorities had frozen more than $300 million of the company's funds.
The Indian conglomerate saw tens of billions of dollars wiped off its market value after Hindenburg last year accused Adani of stock manipulation and misusing tax havens.
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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India says '75% of disengagement problems' with China fixed
In a sign of improving ties, India says 'two-thirds of issues' with China over a four-year long border standoff have been resolved.
Four years ago, Indian and Chinese troops clashed along a disputed Himalayan frontier - sparking off the worst border tensions between the neighbours in decades.
Neha Poonia has more.
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Four years ago, Indian and Chinese troops clashed along a disputed Himalayan frontier - sparking off the worst border tensions between the neighbours in decades.
Neha Poonia has more.
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North Korea discloses a uranium enrichment facility as Kim calls for more nuclear weapons
INTRO: North Korea offered a rare glimpse into a secretive facility to produce weapons-grade uranium.
According to state media, leader Kim Jong Un visited the area and called for stronger efforts to "exponentially" increase the number of his nuclear weapons. Laura Westbrook reports.
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According to state media, leader Kim Jong Un visited the area and called for stronger efforts to "exponentially" increase the number of his nuclear weapons. Laura Westbrook reports.
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Thursday, September 12, 2024
Trump rules out second Harris debate
Former US president Donald Trump has categorically ruled out another
debate with his rival for the White House Kamala Harris.
The Harris campaign had called for a second debate between the pair,
after polls suggested she performed better during Tuesday night's
showdown.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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debate with his rival for the White House Kamala Harris.
The Harris campaign had called for a second debate between the pair,
after polls suggested she performed better during Tuesday night's
showdown.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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US announces its support for two permanent seats for Africa on Security Council
The United States has announced that it will begin work on a
resolution for United Nations Security Council reforms.
Speaking in New York on Thursday, the US' Ambassador to the UN, Linda
Thomas-Greenfield said her country will support the creation of two
permanent seats for Africa.
In addition to the two permanent African seats, the US has also
announced its support for a rotating seat for small island developing
states and its long-held support for India, Japan and Germany to also
get permanent seats on the council.
The announcement does not however include expanding veto powers beyond
the five countries that hold it.
Thomas-Greenfield says the status quo within the council was just not
cutting it and it's time to make a change.
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resolution for United Nations Security Council reforms.
Speaking in New York on Thursday, the US' Ambassador to the UN, Linda
Thomas-Greenfield said her country will support the creation of two
permanent seats for Africa.
In addition to the two permanent African seats, the US has also
announced its support for a rotating seat for small island developing
states and its long-held support for India, Japan and Germany to also
get permanent seats on the council.
The announcement does not however include expanding veto powers beyond
the five countries that hold it.
Thomas-Greenfield says the status quo within the council was just not
cutting it and it's time to make a change.
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US Justice Department defends itself against Trump attacks
The United States' Attorney General Merrick Garland has hit out at what he calls an escalation of "dangerous" and "outrageous" attacks on the US Department of Justice.
In a speech on Thursday, he condemned "conspiracy theories, falsehoods, intimidation, and threats of actual violence" against public servants in recent years.
Benji Hyer reports.
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Francine leaves hundreds of thousands without power
A tropical cyclone is ripping through the south of the United States, with tornado and flood watches in place across several US states.
More than three hundred thousand people are without power, as Francine, a hurricane later weakened to a 'tropical depression', continues to cause havoc across the country.
Sally Patterson has more.
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Joe Biden pledges his support for the UN Summit of the Future
World Leaders on Thursday joined United Nations Secretary General
Antonio Guterres' support for the upcoming Summit of the Future.
The summit is a high-level event taking place in New York later this
month and will bring together world leaders with the aim of forging a
new international consensus on safeguarding the world for future
generations.
United States President, Joe Biden joined the call on Thursday and
says his administration is fully behind the pact of the future and its
intended plans address the challenges facing the UN and the world...
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Antonio Guterres' support for the upcoming Summit of the Future.
The summit is a high-level event taking place in New York later this
month and will bring together world leaders with the aim of forging a
new international consensus on safeguarding the world for future
generations.
United States President, Joe Biden joined the call on Thursday and
says his administration is fully behind the pact of the future and its
intended plans address the challenges facing the UN and the world...
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OUT: ...to do the same.
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