RADIO: CONSTITUTIONAL REVIEW DEBATE

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Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo have joined opposition politicians and civil society leaders in calling for the rejection of President Felix Tshisekedi's plan to change the country's constitution. The bishops said changing the text will cause unrest and more conflict in the country. But the DRC President recently said no one will change his mind about amending the constitution. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.

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Former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party is gearing to hold public demonstration

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Pakistan's government is ramping up security measures ahead of a planned mass gathering by imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party.

Khan has been imprisoned since 2023 on multiple corruption charges - and his supporters are demanding he be released from prison.

Hira Mustafa reports. 

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UK to relaunch trade deal talks with India

Britain plans to resume talks with India in the new year to try to reach a free trade deal, according to prime minister Keir Starmer's office.

Talks have been on hold in recent months as both countries held general elections.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Japan and UK push closer economic ties

Japan and Britain are agreeing to launch a new framework for dialogue between their economic and foreign ministers. 

Prime Ministers from the two countries made the announcement after meeting on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Brazil. 

Chris Gilbert reports. 

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Hong Kong court sentences 45 activists

A Hong Kong court on Tuesday sentenced 45 former politicians and activists in a mass trial that has decimated the city’s once vibrant pro-democracy opposition. 

Three judges sentenced 45 pro-democracy activists to jail terms of up to 10 years in the largest national security trial. 

Laura Westbrook is there.

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Delhi and neighbouring areas enveloped by toxic smog

Large parts of north India continue to be enveloped by a thick layer of toxic smog.

While air pollution levels have dipped marginally since touching a new high of 1200 on pollution monitors, emergency measures imposed earlier in the week will stay in place.

Permissible limits of air pollution, according to the World Health Organisation, are between 50 and 100.

Neha Poonia has more.

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G20: Biden pledges $4 billion for world's poorest countries

US President Joe Biden has pledged $4 billion for the world's poorest countries. 

The announcement came after Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula de Silva launched a global alliance to fight hunger and poverty at the G20 meeting of the world's leading economies in Rio de Janeiro, from where Kate Fisher sent this report.

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TWO DEAD AFTER DAYLIGHT STABBING SPREE IN MANHATTAN NEW YORK

A New York man is in custody following a fatal stabbing spree across Manhattan this morning, which has left two men dead.

It's reported that the attacks were unprovoked, and the attacker has been arrested multiple times before.

Mitch McCann reports

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Kremlin responds angrily to US-Ukraine missile policy change

Moscow has warned the United States that allowing Ukraine to use
long-range missiles to strike Russian territory will prompt a "radical
change" in the conflict.

It comes after reports the Biden administration is finally granting
Kyiv's request to use US-made missiles to hit much deeper into Russia.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Republicans say Biden is risking WW3 by allowing Ukraine to use ATACMS deep into Russia

Supporters of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump have reacted angrily to current leader Joe Biden's decision to allow Ukraine to send missiles deep into Russia saying he's trying to cause WW3 --  just two months before Trump takes over the White House.

Caroline Malone reports from Washington.

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BIBLICAL TEACHINGS, GLOSSING OVER SLAVERY: TEXAS’ NEW SCHOOL CURRICULUM?

The Texas Education Board is expected to vote on Monday on a controversial new public school curriculum infused with Bible stories and which critics say glosses over slavery in the US. Toni Waterman has more.

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Russia vetoes Security Council resolution on Sudan

Russia has vetoed a resolution in the United Nations Security Council
on Monday on protection of civilians in Sudan.
The United Kingdom has labelled this move by Russia, a permanent
member of the council, an "enemy of peace".
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.

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US CARRIER "SPIRIT AIRLINES" FILES FOR BANKRUPTCY

Popular U.S. airline Spirit has filed for bankruptcy after a series of financial struggles, including its inability to negotiate its debt.

Despite the filing, the low-cost carrier plans to continue operations and is hopeful of emerging in a stronger position in the years to come.

Mitch McCann reports:

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EU Foreign Ministers divided on Ukraine long-range missiles

The European Union's Foreign Affairs Chief Josep Borrell has
reiterated his support for Ukraine to use long-range missiles to
strike targets in Russian territory.

This comes as the Biden administration has reportedly given a green
light for Kyiv to use U.S. supplied weapons to be used in such a
manner.

Moscow says the move marks a new round of tension in the conflict.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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SCHOLZ FACES CRITICISM OVER PUTIN TELEPHONE CALL

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has defended his decision to hold a telephone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The call has attracted criticism from other EU capitals following Moscow's decision to launch a large number of air strikes across Ukraine just hours later. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray has more.

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UK PM TO MEET CHINA PRESIDENT FOR FIRST TIME IN 6 YEARS

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is meeting Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Brazil.

It's the highest level meeting between the two countries in six years, as the British government attempts to form a "pragmatic and serious" relationship with China.

Stuart Smith has more from London.

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RADIO: DRC CONSTITUTION REVIEW UPROAR

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Opposition leaders in the Democratic Republic of Congo have called on the masses to resist any plans to change the country's constitution, describing it as a threat to democracy and the DRC's sovereignty. Their call comes a day after President Felix Tshisekedi said no one will change his mind about amending the constitution. He described it as outdated and out of touch with the current realities of the Congolese people. 

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Nigeria and India Agree to Deepen Ties in Maritime Security, Counter-terrorism

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Nigeria and India have agreed to strengthen counter-terrorism, maritime, and economic ties.

This agreement was reached during a state visit by India's Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, to Nigeria.

Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.

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Zelensky responds to US permission to use ATACMS against Russia

In a major policy reversal, Washington has reportedly lifted restrictions on Kyiv's use of American-made long-range missiles against targets inside Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has not confirmed receiving this permission but said the "rockets will speak for themselves"

Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv  

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Smog lockdowns have been put in place in eastern Pakistan

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Authorities in Lahore, Pakistan's second largest city, have stepped up restrictions as pollution levels continue to remain very high. 

Lahore's pollution levels are nearly 60 times the World Health Organization's acceptable limits.

Millions have received healthcare across the eastern province of Punjab in the last few weeks, with the government saying those numbers will rise in the coming week. 

Hira Mustafa has more.

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