Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Pennsylvania could hold keys to White House

Voting is underway across the United States, with millions expected to
cast their vote for Republican candidate Donald Trump or Democrat
Kamala Harris.

They both know that the swing state of Pennsylvania could hold the key
to the election, as both chose to campaign there on Monday.

Caroline Malone reports from the city of Philadelphia.

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Trump prepares to watch election night results from Florida

Donald Trump will be watching Tuesday night's election results from
West Palm Beach, Florida.

The former president is holding a watch party a stone's throw from his
Mar A Lago residence, at the end of a long campaigning season.

Trump spent Monday fishing for final votes in three key swing states -
North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Michigan.

Sally Patterson reports from West Palm Beach.

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POLLS OPEN IN FLORIDA

Voting is underway in the U.S. state of Florida - home to Presidential hopeful Donald Trump.

After a late flurry of campaign rallies the former President is back in the state and is set to address supporters after polls close.

William Denselow reports from West Palm Beach.

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WHO: more than 100 patients to be evacuated out of Gaza


The World Health Organization says more than 100 people requiring urgent medical treatment will be evacuated out of Gaza on Wednesday.

The UN warned late last month that medical evacuations from the enclave had effectively ground to a halt.

Giles Gibson has more from Tel Aviv.

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UK GOVERNMENT INTRODUCES BILL TO TRY TO CREATE SMOKE-FREE GENERATION

The UK government is introducing a law that will prevent anyone aged 15 years-old or under ever buying cigarettes.

The new Tobacco and Vapes Bill may also further restrict where smoking can take place in public.

Stuart Smith has more from London.

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GERMAN POLICE ARREST MEMBERS OF GROUP ALLEGEDLY PLOTTING REVOLT

German police have arrested 8 members of a group they accuse of plotting for the downfall of the modern German state. 

Trent Murray has the details. 

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Nigeria Frees Minors Charged with Treason Over Protests

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Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has ordered the release of 30 minors who were arrested and detained over their participation in anti-government protests in August.


Charges of treason against them have also been dropped according to the country's information ministry.


Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.


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Pakistan battles the crisis of smog

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Toxic smog has engulfed Pakistan's eastern province of Punjab prompting authorities to declare a state of emergency in the capital.

Islamabad has also blamed its arch rival and neighbour India for the smog, claiming smoke from farm fires have travelled across the border choking Pakistani cities.

New Delhi claims its own cities are choking because of smoke coming from Pakistan.

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US ELECTION DAY

It's Election Day in the United States…the final day on which Americans can vote in the race for the White House.

Vice President Kamala Harris wrapped up her campaign in Pennsylvania, flanked by Bruce Springsteen and Lady Gaga.

Donald Trump addressed supporters at his final rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

From Washington, Simon Marks reports.

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Modi hits out at Canada in deepening diplomatic row

Indian prime minister Narendra Modi has hit out at Canada in an escalating row, accusing the country of making "cowardly attempts to intimidate" India's diplomats.

Both countries last month expelled each other's top diplomats after Canada claimed that India was targeting Indian dissidents in the country.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles toward the sea ahead of US election

INTRO: North Korea on Tuesday fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward its eastern sea hours before the US presidential election, the South Korean military said.

The launches came days after North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised a flight test of the country's newest intercontinental ballistic missile designed to reach the US mainland. Laura Westbrook reports.

Monday, November 4, 2024

Trump & Harris barnstorm swing states

The US presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are
blitzing the key battleground states on the final day of campaigning.

Trump is spending the day in North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Michigan.

The former president is asking people to get out to vote as soon as possible.

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Election Day eve in the US

It's Election Day eve in the US and both Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump are campaigning Monday in Pennsylvania, the battleground state with the largest number of electoral votes at stake. 


Kate Fisher reports from Washington


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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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