Wednesday, November 13, 2024

RADIO: FLOODS DEVASTATE ITURI

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Close to 80 villages in the northeast of the Democratic Republic of Congo have been flooded after torrential rains caused a lake to burst its banks. Authorities say 11,000 families have been affected by the floodwaters from Lake Albert. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

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Trump and Biden to meet in Oval Office

Donald Trump will meet Joe Biden at the White House later today [WEDNESDAY] as the two men prepare for the transfer of power set to take place on January 20th of the new year.


While the post-election meeting has become standard in the modern era, Trump never invited Biden to the White House following his defeat in 2020.


Ira Spitzer has more.

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TRUMP APPOINTS MUSK TO NEW ADMINISTRATION

Donald Trump is appointing Elon Musk as the head of a new department of government efficiency.

The billionaire owner of Tesla and X will lead the organisation with former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy.

The President-elect has picked Fox News host and former army veteran Pete Hegseth as Defence Secretary as his administration continues to take shape.

Republican commentator Paul Duddridge predicts Elon Musk won't hold back.

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Delhi's pollution levels rise to "severe" category

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Residents of India's capital New Delhi have woken up to a thick layer of toxic smog blanketing their city.

With winter approaching, the air quality there has dipped to what officials call severe levels.

Correspondent Ishan Garg tells us more.

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US, Korea, Japan military drills kick off near Jeju

Japan, the US, and South Korea are holding the second joint "Freedom Edge" war games on Wednesday. 


The US military says the drills, held off the Korean island of Jeju, are to strengthen trilateral cooperation between the countries.


Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. 


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Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Donald Trump hush money case decision delayed

Donald Trump's team has been given another week to negotiate with prosecutors in the former president's hush money case in New York.


On Tuesday Judge Juan Merchan delayed a key ruling on whether to set aside the guilty verdict agreed by a jury earlier this year.


Sally Patterson has more from New York.


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Trump weighs Rubio as Secretary of State, Noem as Homeland Security

US President-elect Donald Trump is said to be considering Florida
Senator Marco Rubio to become America's top diplomat, filling the
coveted Secretary of State role.

Rubio, a known China hawk, could be joined by another strident
hardliner, Florida Congressman Mike Waltz as National Security
Adviser.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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UN urges Security Council members to not forget Sudan

The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday heard shocking reports
of widespread human rights violations in Sudan.
It's been nineteen months since hostilities erupted between the
Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces in the country,
which has left thousands dead and displaced.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.

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FIRE WARNINGS IN PLACE FOR MUCH OF AMERICA'S NORTHEAST

A fire warning for much of America's northeast is back in effect, as a major wildfire burns across the border of New York state, and New Jersey.

Rainfall has brought little relief amid drought-like conditions and high winds.

Mitch McCann reports:

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Jet Blue suspends Haiti flights after bullet hits plane

Jet Blue Airlines will suspend all flights to and from Haiti for at least three weeks after one of its planes was hit by gunfire.


American and Spirit Airlines have also cancelled flights to the island nation which is facing a security crisis amid worsening gang violence and political unrest.


Ira Spitzer reports.


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EU’s expected foreign policy chief warns ‘world is on fire’

The European Commissioner's pick to be the EU's next foreign affairs
chief has warned that the world is on fire.

During her hearing at the European Parliament Kaja Kallas said unity
was needed and urged the U.S. not to ignore Russian aggression.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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As U.S. deadline looms, aid groups say Israel has fallen short in improving humanitarian situation in Gaza


Israel's government has approved a series of measures to boost the amount of humanitarian aid flowing into Gaza.

But international aid groups say Israel has fallen short of a bar set by the Biden administration last month.

Giles Gibson reports from Tel Aviv.

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UK ASSISTED DYING LEGISLATION REVEALED

The details have been revealed of a proposed law to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales.

If it goes ahead, it would only apply to terminally ill adults with a life expectancy of six months or less.

People would also need the backing of two doctors and a High Court judge.

The controversial legislation will face a vote in the House of Commons later this month, and many MPs strongly oppose it.

Its author, Labour lawmaker Kim Leadbeater, says the status quo isn't good enough.

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Russia and India to discuss trade and economic cooperation at ministerial meeting

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Russia's First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov and India's Foreign Minister S Jaishankar will discuss boosting economic and technology ties in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Balance of trade is also high on the agenda during the two leaders' meeting, as Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.

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China's new J-35 stealth fighter stars at Zhuhai air show

NTRO: China's newest stealth fighter jet is taking centre stage as the country's biggest airshow opens on Tuesday in the southern city of Zhuhai. (PRONO-JU-HAI)

Analysts and rival powers are watching closely for rare clues on Beijing's military hardware development. Laura Westbrook reports.

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Monday, November 11, 2024

Trump nominates Lee Zeldin for EPA

US President-elect Donald Trump has announced that former New York
congressman Lee Zeldin will head up the Environmental Protection
Agency.

The Republican would become the face of the party's efforts to roll
back climate change regulations

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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US says efforts to slow climate change will continue - even under Trump

Scientists are "virtually certain" that 2024 will be the warmest year on record.


The Copernicus Climate Change Service, a European agency, made the announcement on Monday, reinforcing predictions made earlier in the year.


It comes as world leaders gather in Azerbaijan for the United Nations' annual climate conference.


Sally Patterson reports.


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The wildfire at the New York - New Jersey border still uncontrolled

One firefighter has died fighting wildfires in New York state.
Multiple blazes broke out in New Jersey and New York amid a drought.
A fire at the New Jersey-New York border is still uncontrolled after
burning over two thousand five hundred acres.
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UK DEFENCE SEC SAYS TRUMP RIGHT TO PUSH EUROPE ON NATO FUNDING

The UK's Defence Secretary has said US President elect Donald Trump is right to push European nations to increase NATO defence spending. 

John Healey added that Trump's new administration is expected to remain committed to the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, despite previous criticism of the bloc by Trump. 


Simon Gaitán reports. 


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KREMLIN DENIES TRUMP PUTIN PHONE CALL - SAYS REPORT IS "COMPLETELY UNTRUE"

The Russian Kremlin has denied reports that US President-elect Donald Trump has spoken with Vladimir Putin in recent days.

It follows Mr Trump's sweeping election victory, and his comments on the campaign trail that he could end the war in a matter of days.

Mitch McCann reports:

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