Thursday, September 26, 2024

Biden announces $8 billion in military aid for Ukraine as he meets Zelensky

US President Joe Biden has announced $8 billion in new military assistance for Ukraine to help it defend itself against Russia's invasion.


It comes as the Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky is in Washington meeting Biden and democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris.


From Washington. Kate fisher reports


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NEW YORK MAYOR ERIC ADAMS CHARGED WITH BRIBERY AND FRAUD

New York Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted by federal prosecutors -
who say he sought and accepted illegal campaign contributions,
charging him with bribery and fraud.
The unsealed indictment alleges that foreign nationals who had
influence over Adams provided favorable treatment and gifts, before
pursuing him for benefits they felt he owed.
Mitch McCann reports:
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"We will not leave", Mahmoud Abbas tells UN General Assembly

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has accused the entire world of
being responsible for what is happening to the Palestinian people in
Gaza and the West Bank.
Abbas addressed the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Thursday.
Jody Jacobs reports from New York...

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NYC Mayor's home raided following indictment

Police in New York City have raided the official residence of the
mayor Eric Adams.

It comes after he was indicted, following a year-long investigation
into his staff and administration.

It is the first time a sitting NYC mayor has been indicted.

But New Yorkers say they are not surprised.

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Hurricane Helene bears down on Florida

There are dire warnings as Hurricane Helene nears the Florida Panhandle.

Evacuations are underway as the storm strengthens, and is expected to
reach at least Category 3 conditions by Thursday evening when it hits
the state.

Nick Harper reports.

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Zelenskyy to present "victory plan" at White House visit

Ukraine president Volodomyr Zelenskyy will present what he calls his "victory plan" at the White House when he meets US President Joe Biden later today [Thursday].


Washington's unwavering support for Ukraine in its ongoing war with Russia has become a contentious issue in the US presidential election.


Ira Spitzer reports.


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U.S Supports Nigeria’s Call for U.N Security Council Reformation

The United States has promised to support Nigeria's call for a reformation of the United Nations Security Council.


Tesem Akende reports.


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RADIO: DRC CHILD LABOUR

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The United States Department of Labour has included cobalt from the Democratic Republic of Congo among the list of goods produced by children. The blacklisting of the mineral is aimed at discouraging the use of child labor in mines and quarries in the central African country. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

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ISRAEL SAYS FIGHT AGAINST HEZBOLLAH WILL CONTINUE

Israel says it will continue fighting Hezbollah in Lebanon despite international calls for a ceasefire.

The US, EU and UK are calling for an immediate 21 day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.

Israel says it struck around 75 Hezbollah targets overnight into Thursday.

Lebanon's health ministry says more than 550 people have been killed since Monday.

Former UK defence minister Tobias Ellwood is sceptical a ceasefire will be agreed.

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German economy to shrink in 2024: Think Tanks

New data shows the German economy is expected to shrink this year amid concerns over stagnation in the world's fourth biggest economy. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray has more.

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Russia unleashes overnight airstrike against Ukraine

Russia unleashed an overnight airstrike against Ukraine on Thursday killing at least one person and damaging critical infrastructure facilities. The attack comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky continues his US trip to shore up more support for his wartorn country. 

Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv  

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Investigation into student's death after body found in Paris park

A rape and murder investigation is under way following the arrest of a suspect in the death of a student whose body was found in a park in Paris.

19-year-old Philippine disappeared on her way home from university and her body was discovered in woods in the west of the French capital.

Ross Cullen reports.


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The IMF has approved a $7 billion loan program for Pakistan

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The International Monetary Fund has approved a $7 billion loan program for Pakistan to stabilise its struggling economy.

It comes after the government in Islamabad committed to implementing significant fiscal and monetary reforms.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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US, EU, UK CALL FOR CEASEFIRE IN LEBANON

The US, EU and UK are calling for an immediate 21 day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.

The countries want to head off a possible all out war.

Israel's military has suggested it could launch a ground invasion in Lebanon, and says it struck around 75 Hezbollah targets overnight into Thursday.

Former National Security Executive at the CIA Ralph Goff says a ground invasion would be risky.

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At least four people killed as heavy rain lashes Mumbai

At least four people have been killed in torrential rain that lashed Mumbai.

The rain flooded roads, and disrupted traffic, trains, and flights.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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China fires intercontinental ballistic missile into Pacific in rare test

INTRO: China test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean on Wednesday in a rare occurrence.

It adds to tensions in the region where multiple countries have overlapping territorial claims and both Beijing and Washington seek to project their influence. Laura Westbrook reports.

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Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Harris & Trump head to swing states Wednesday

Presidential election rivals Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are both hitting swing states today as they remain neck and neck in the polls.


Harris will deliver a speech on the economy in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Trump is in North Carolina - a state which has become more competitive since Harris entered the race.


From Washington, Kate Fisher reports


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House set to vote to push back government shutdown, plus Secret Service funding

Members of the U.S. House are due to vote on Wednesday on another short-term funding bill to keep the government operating through until after the election.

They've also got the less divisive issue of Secret Service funding to approve; deemed key by all sides after two attempted assassinations of Donald Trump.

Caroline Malone reports.


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Trump briefed on Iran assassination plots

Donald Trump's campaign says the former president has been briefed by
U.S. intelligence officials about possible assassination plots from
Iran.

It comes as a report into the attempt on his life in July found the
Secret Service had made "preventable" mistakes.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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UK PRIME MINISTER TELLS BRITS IN LEBANON "NOW IS THE TIME TO LEAVE"

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has told an estimated 10,000 Britons in Lebanon, "now is the time to leave," as Israel attacks Hezbollah across the country.

Lebanese authorities believe well over 500 have been killed since airstrikes began on Monday.

Stuart Smith reports from London.

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