Thursday, November 28, 2024

Delegates meet for 2 state solution forum

More than 90 delegates have gathered in Brussels for a meeting of the
global alliance for the implementation of the two state solution.

The alliance was created on the sidelines of the United Nations
General Assembly earlier in the year with a goal of achieving a
lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians.

William Denselow reports from the Belgian capital.

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Finnish Court Says Nigerian Separatist Agitator To Face Charges Next Year

A court in Finland says prosecutors against Nigerian separatist agitator, Simon Ekpa will be allowed to present charges against him in May next year.


He was arrested in Finland last week over allegations of violence and terrorism in Nigeria.


Tesem Akende reports.


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Three Americans released in US-China prisoner exchange

INTRO: Three Americans who had been detained in China for years have been released in a prisoner swap between Washington and Beijing.

The Americans were released in exchange for unidentified Chinese nationals and are now in US custody, according to a US official. Laura Westbrook reports.

MEXICO CASTS DOUBT ON TRUMP BORDER CLAIMS

Mexico's President has contradicted Donald Trump's claim that she's agreed to stop all migration across the border into the US.

The President-elect said Claudia Sheinbaum had told him in a phone call that she would 'effectively' close the Southern Border.

But the Mexican President says her policy will not be to close borders, but to tackle migration with respect for human rights.

Dr Andrew Wroe, Senior lecturer in American politics at the University of Kent, says it will be difficult for Donald Trump to deliver all his campaign pledges around deportations and immigration.

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Car makers could face $860M fine for violating India's emission rules

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Car makers in India including the Korean Giant Hyundai and Japan's Honda are facing fines worth more than 800 million dollars, according to media reports.

The fines are for allegedly violating India's emission regulations, as Ishan Garg tells us from New Delhi.

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Four dead in Sri Lanka rains

Four people, including two children, have died in Sri Lanka following widespread rains and flooding.

A cyclonic storm that has developed in the Bay of Bengal has brought record rainfall to Sri Lanka and southern India, as Neha Poonia reports.

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Seoul blanketed by snow

Heavy snow is blanketing South Korea's capital for the second consecutive day.

It marks record Seoul’s heaviest November snowfall.


Chris Gilbert has more. 


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Wednesday, November 27, 2024

TRUMP CAMPAIGN SAYS CABINET PICKS TARGETED BY BOMB THREATS

Donald Trump's transition team says a number of the President-elect's campaign nominees have been the target of violent threats.

It comes as Mr Trump finishes deciding who will serve in his cabinet, but before they're set to undergo confirmation from the United States Senate.

Mittch McCann reports:

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RADIO: BURUNDI REBELS IN DRC

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A Burundian rebel group based in the Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed responsibility for an attack that targeted Burundian soldiers in the east of the DRC. The attack happened on Monday in South Kivu province. The RED Tabara rebels say they attacked a military base and killed Burundian soldiers. 

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UK Welcomes “Overdue” Lebanon Ceasefire

The UK Government has welcomed the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah, that brings to an end over a year of conflict in Lebanon. 

The ceasefire was announced on Tuesday night and came into effect at 4 am local time on Wednesday morning. 


Simon Gaitán reports. 


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France says Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire achieved through French diplomacy

Emmanuel Macron says the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah brings a similar truce in Gaza closer.

The US and French presidents jointly announced the Lebanon deal on Tuesday, which sees the IDF agreeing to leave the country, and Hezbollah pledging to move further north away from the Israeli border.

Ross Cullen reports.

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G7 condemns Russia's "irresponsible and threatening nuclear rhetoric" after talks in Italy


The G7 has condemned Russia's "irresponsible and threatening nuclear rhetoric" after two days of talks in Italy.

It was the final meeting for foreign ministers from the group, which includes the U.S., U.K. and Japan, before U.S. President-elect Donald Trump takes office.

Giles Gibson reports from Rome.

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ICC seeks arrest warrant for head of Myanmar military regime

The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor has called for an
arrest warrant for the chief of Myanmar's military regime.

Karim Khan alleges that Min Aung Hlaing has committed crimes against
humanity over the treatment of the country's Rohingya population.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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India-Bangladesh spar over monk's arrest

Neighbours India and Bangladesh have exchanged accusations over the arrest of an Indian monk.

New Delhi has urged Dhaka 'to ensure the safety and security of Hindus', even as Bangladesh has accused India of 'misrepresenting facts'.

The Hindu monk was arrested this week for reportedly 'insulting the Bangladeshi flag'.

Neha Poonia has more.

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CEASEFIRE BETWEEN ISRAEL AND HEZBOLLAH BEGINS

A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah has come into effect.

The Israeli and Lebanese military have warned the residents of southern Lebanon not to return home until they're told it's safe to do so.

Israel says it retains the right to respond militarily if there are violations of the ceasefire deal.

Defence analyst Colonel Simon Diggins says it's a critical moment.

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Trump may pursue better ties with North Korea

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's team is considering direct talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, according to media reports. 


Reuters reports says Trump may building on his already existing relationship with Kim to break years of frosty tensions between the US and North Korea. 


Chris Gilbert has more.


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Imran Khan's party calls off protest after police crackdown

An overnight crackdown by security agencies in Pakistan has forced Imran Khan's party to call off a mass protest.

Khan's party and supporters were campaigning to secure his release- the former Prime Minister has been in jail since August last year on corruption charges he claims are false.

Imran Khan's supporters claim soldiers opened fire on unarmed protesters - with the police saying 450 demonstrators have been arrested for defying a ban on protests.

Hira Mustafa has more.


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Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Biden confirms Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal

US President Joe Biden has confirmed a ceasefire agreement has been reached between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. 


Thousands of people have been killed - and more than a million displaced - in the latest round of the conflict, which began following the October 7th attacks by Hamas in Israel.


Ira Spitzer reports.


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Netanyahu says Hezbollah ceasefire deal agreed, pending cabinet approval

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he's agreed to a ceasefire deal with the Lebanese militia Hezbollah.

The deal, which was brokered by the US and France and still requires Israeli cabinet approval, would take effect Wednesday morning.
 
Ira Spitzer reports.


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MEXICO SUGGESTS IT MAY RETALIATE TO TRUMP'S TARIFF THREATS

Mexico's President has threatened to retaliate to Donald Trump's proposed 25 percent tariffs targeting the country.

Mr Trump also pledged to impose tariffs on Canadian and Chinese imports.

Correspondent Mitch McCann reports:

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