Friday, November 15, 2024

RADIO: DRC OPPOSITION POLITICIAN FREED

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Police in the Democratic Republic of Congo have released a prominent opposition figure who was arrested for speaking out against the amendment of the country's constitution in public. Delly Sesanga and dozens of his party members descended on the streets of the capital Kinshasa on Thursday to speak out against plans to change the constitution. But he was brutally arrested and later released. Chris Ocamringa has more...

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Pakistani Prime Minister calls for special prayers to combat smog crisis

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Pakistan's Prime Minister has urged the nation to offer special prayers to combat the smog crisis.

Punjab, the country's eastern province, is enveloped in a hazardous smog, causing respiratory illnesses.

Hospitals across the city of Lahore are on high alert as the city's air quality index consistently surpasses 1000, far exceeding the World Health Organization's permissible limit.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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MEASLES CASES SURGE GLOBALLY AS VACCINATION RATES FALL: WHO

A new report released by the WHO has shown a big increase in the number of measles cases worldwide. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray has the details. 

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Israel and Hezbollah edge closer to ceasefire deal over conflict in Lebanon


There are growing signs that Israel and Hezbollah are edging closer to a ceasefire deal over the conflict in southern Lebanon.

According to reports, a proposed deal has been passed to Hezbollah allies by U.S. officials.

Giles Gibson has more from Tel Aviv.

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Sri Lanka's new president's party headed for landslide win

Counting of votes in Sri Lanka's snap election is underway.

Initial results point to the country's new president being headed for a landslide victory.

Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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UK TO REMOVE SOME POST-2008 FINANCIAL REGULATION

The UK says it will unwind some post-financial crash regulation on the banking sector.

Finance minister Rachel Reeves says some of the rules that came out of the global crisis in 2008 have stifled growth.

She says it shouldn't be taken for granted that London can remain a global financial centre.

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US Defense Department reports hundreds of new UFO sightings

The Pentagon says it has received hundreds of reports of new UFO sightings.

While defense department officials say there hasn't been any evidence of alien activity, there are a number of cases for which there's currently no explanation.

Ira Spitzer reports.


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Typhoon Usagi hits Philippines, tracking towards Taiwan

INTRO: Typhoon Usagi has swept through the north of the Philippines and is heading towards Taiwan. Authorities warned the storm could cause widespread flooding and landslides, with Usagi being the fifth typhoon in a month to hit the archipelago nation. Laura Westbrook reports.

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Thursday, November 14, 2024

UNRWA Chief says agency facing its 'darkest day'

The UN's aid agency in Gaza is facing its '"darkest hour", according to its top official.


Philippe Lazzarini says the situation in the strip has become "dystopian", and urged member states to increase spending on UNRWA.


Sally Patterson reports from New York, where the United Nations is headquartered.


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Trump taps RFK for health lead

US President-elect Donald Trump is tapping anti-vaccine
activist Robert F Kennedy Jr to lead the Department of Health and
Human Services.

RFK was a former presidential candidate before dropping out and endorsing Trump.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Famous satirical site buys infamous conspiracy site in United States

The Onion — an American satirical news company — will take control over Alex Jones's media empire after winning a bankruptcy auction.


The website has repeatedly spoofed Jones, a notorious conspiracy theorist, and his far-right online platform InfoWars. 


The Onion plans to close down InfoWars and make it into a parody of itself.


Benji Hyer reports.  


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REPUBLICAN SENATORS SKEPTICAL OVER GAETZ ATTORNEY GENERAL NOMINATION

Republican Senators tasked with confirming Donald Trump's cabinet are expressing concern at at least one of his appointments, according to reports.

Representative Matt Gaetz has been picked for the role of Attorney General, despite having once been under investigation for sex trafficking.

Mitch McCann reports:

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Biden begins six-day visit to Peru and Brazil

US President Joe Biden begins his six-day visit to Peru and Brazil on Thursday for the final major international summits of his presidency.


He will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday while world leaders weigh what Donald Trump's return to the White House will mean for their countries.


From the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in the Peruvian capital, Lima, Kate Fisher reports


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EU fines Meta $840 million

The European Commission has fined Meta 840 million dollars for
allegedly breaking antitrust rules.

The EU accuses Facebook's parent company of gaining an unfair
advantage by putting Facebook Marketplace on its social media
platform.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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Washington Post: Israel pushing for Lebanon ceasefire deal as "gift" to Donald Trump


The Washington Post is reporting that Israel wants to make a Lebanon ceasefire deal as a "gift" to Donald Trump when he takes over as U.S. President in January.

However, there are doubts over whether Hezbollah would be prepared to sign up to the terms of the reported deal.

The Israeli government and Trump's transition team declined to comment on the story.

Giles Gibson has more from Tel Aviv.

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Macron warns of imminent trade war

French President Emmanuel Macron has warned Europe to prepare for
another trade war with the United States.

Meanwhile the European Parliament has held a debate to discuss the
impact of Donald Trump's election win.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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RADIO: ITURI FLOODING DISASTER

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At least 900 houses have been destroyed by floods in the northeast of the Democratic Republic of Congo after a heavy downpour caused a lake to burst its banks. Hundreds of the flood victims have sought refuge at a displacement camp with little food, water and other basic necessities. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.

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Delhi Environment Minister says no to enhancing anti-pollution measures

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Delhi's environment minister has refused to step up anti pollution measures despite the city's air quality remaining in the severe category for a second consecutive day.


This comes as PM2.5 pollutant levels in the city's air are now 70 times higher than what the WHO considers tolerable. 


Ishan Garg  tells us more from New Delhi. 


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Smog continues to choke various cities of Pakistan

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Pakistan's eastern province of Punjab continues to grapple with record levels of smog with Lahore and neighboring cities consistently ranking high on global pollution indices.

Authorities have now put a ban on weddings for the next three months, expanding emergency measures already in place.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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Japan PM's health in spotlight after parliament snooze

Japan’s new prime minister has undergone two medical checkups in five days over concern for his health. 

It comes after he fell asleep in parliament earlier this week while the lower house was reelecting him as leader. 


Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. 


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