Monday, November 4, 2024

US election final day of campaigning

It's the final day of campaigning for the two hopefuls in the US
presidential election, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.

They're targeting swing states that could give them the best chance of
winning the White House.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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[ALT] But there are already concerns about election integrity and the
fear of protests and violence in the days ahead. As Nick Harper
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Unprecedented smog blankets Pakistan's eastern city

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Record air pollution forces the eastern city of Lahore in Pakistan for school closures amid public health warnings.

Authorities have urged residents to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel. 

Provincial chief minister of the eastern province seeks India's cooperation on climate change.

Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad.

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RADIO: DRC MPOX CASES

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The health minister in the Democratic Republic of Congo says cases of mpox have dropped in the country following intense infection prevention and control measures.
Minister Roger Kamba quoted a reduction of 85 cases over the past three weeks. The central African country is the epicenter of the viral disease in Africa with more than 33,000 cases and over 1000 deaths recorded since January this year. Chris Ocamringa has that report from Kinshasa..

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Nigeria Completes First AfCFTA Shipment to Kenya

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Nigeria's Customs Service has successfully facilitated the country's first shipment to Kenya under the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement 


Lucky Fibres, a subsidiary of the Tolaram Group, is said to be the first company to export goods to Kenya under this initiative.


Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports


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Moldova's pro-EU president claims second term

Moldova's incumbent, pro-EU president Maia Sandu claimed her second term with 55 percent of votes, after a closely-fought and tense election that saw allegations of Russian meddling. 


Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv


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VOLUNTEERS WORK ON VALENCIA FLOOD CLEAN-UP

Officials in Valencia say they understand people's frustration - after Spain's King was pelted with mud on a visit to one of the towns devastated by last week's flooding.

Nearly 220 people are known to have died - with dozens more missing.

Samuel Romero is a civil engineer in the area - he says volunteers have been working tirelessly.

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Air quality in India's capital dips to "severe" levels

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Air Quality in parts of New Delhi has dipped to "severe" levels - with pollutants spiking to 10 times the permissible limits. 

Overall, the air quality in the capital remained in the very poor category. 

Officials could now bring in more measures to tackle the pollution, as Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi. 

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Taiwan reports rise in Chinese military activity as US election nears

INTRO: Taiwan's defence ministry said on Sunday it had spotted 35 Chinese military aircraft, including fighters and bombers, flying to the island's south on the way to exercises in the Pacific.

It was the second day in a row it has reported such activities, and is taking place days before Tuesday's US presidential election. Laura Westbrook has more.


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Sunday, November 3, 2024

Trump and Harris tear through swing states in final campaign sprint

White House hopefuls Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are tearing through a number of swing states in the last days of the US election campaign - whose undecided voters could ultimately decide the result of this race.

Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more.

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Friday, November 1, 2024

US jobs growth slower than expected last month

US job growth was slower than expected in October, as hurricanes and striking workers held down employment.


The US job market is in the spotlight with just days to go until election day - where the economy has been at the centre of candidates' campaigns.


Sally Patterson reports.


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Pregnant teenager in Texas dies trying to get emergency care

A pregnant teenager in Texas has died after trying to access care at three emergency rooms - that's according to a new report in ProPublica.  She's one of at least two women who have died under the state's strict abortion ban. Toni Waterman has more.

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CAMPAIGN SWINGS ACROSS MIDWEST - DAYS OUT FROM US PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

In the final days of the US election campaign, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are traveling across the midwest in their final attempts to court undecided voters.

The former President has once again courted controversy, this time suggesting Republican Liz Cheney should be sent to a war zone where "guns are trained on her face."


Mitch McCann reports:


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Two people dead after a Halloween shooting in Orlando, Florida

Police in Orlando, Florida are increasing patrols in the city
following a shooting during Halloween festivities that left two people
dead.
A 17 year old boy has been identified as the shooter and has been
taken into custody.
Jody Jacobs has more details...

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RADIO: DRC-RWANDA TENSIONS

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The Democratic Republic of Congo's foreign minister has accused the Rwandan army and the M23 rebels of violating a ceasefire and seizing a new territory in the east of their country. Therese Kayikwamba Wagner says the latest round of violence will jeopardise a peace initiative  that's being mediated by Angola. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

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Trump attacks Cheney with violent language

Donald Trump has conjured up a violent fantasy about one of his most vocal critics being shot. 


The former US President and White House hopeful said Liz Cheney — the daughter of former Vice-President Dick Cheney — should be fired upon, describing her as a "war hawk."


Ms Cheney is a former United States Congresswoman from Trump's own Republican Party, but she's endorsed the Democratic Party nominee, Vice-President Kamala Harris, in next week's election. 


Benji Hyer reports. 


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Texas hospitals to start asking patients their immigration status

Starting today (FRIDAY), hospitals in Texas are required to ask patients about their citizenship status. IRepublican Governor Greg Abbott wants to know exactly how much Texans are paying to treat undocumented migrants. But critics say it's a political stunt  ahead of the elections where immigration is a top issue. Toni Waterman has more.

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MAJORITY OF GERMANS WANT EARLY ELECTIONS: NEW POLL

A new poll has revealed a majority of German voters are in favour of early elections. 

It follows ongoing disagreements within the coalition government Chancellor Olaf Scholz. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray has more. 

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Blinken: 8000 North Korean troops in Russia's Kursk region

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has confirmed some 8000 North Korean troops have been deployed to Russia's Kursk region to take part in the war against Ukraine. He said it could be a matter of days before they entered the fight. 

Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv  

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SPAIN FLOODS: AT LEAST 158 DEAD

Rescuers are searching for people still missing in south eastern Spain after floods that have killed at least 158 people.

The Valencia region's been declared a "danger zone", with experts warning there could be further rainfall.

Hundreds of people are in temporary accommodation, and roads and trains remain cut off.

James Keirle is a musician living in Valencia and says he's in disbelief.

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China's Shanghai braces for torrential rain as Typhoon Kong-rey advances

INTRO: China's financial hub Shanghai is bracing for potentially the worst rains in more than 40 years as Typhoon Kong-rey.

The powerful storm caused two deaths and 515 injuries in Taiwan, while more than 11,900 people were evacuated. Laura Westbrook reports.

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