Tuesday, December 10, 2024

CARETAKER PM APPOINTED FOR SYRIA

Mohammed al Bashir's been appointed caretaker Prime Minister for Syria, according to local media.

He'll hold the role at the head of a transitional government until March next year.

Al Bashir had previously been running rebel-held Idlib before the fall of Bashar al Assad's regime.

Security expert at the University of Buckingham Professor Anthony Glees says western countries will need to engage carefully with the new authorities in Syria.

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UK’s Terror Proscription For HTS Under Review

The UK Government has indicated that its current proscription of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) as a terror group is under review after the Syrian rebels lead role in the toppling of Bashar al-Assad's regime. 

HTS has been designated as a proscribed terrorist organisation by the UK as well as the US and UN among others, as a result of its past affiliation with Al-Qaeda. 


Simon Gaitán reports. 


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German President To Arrive Nigeria On State Visit

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Germany's President, Frank-Walter Steinmeier will begin a three-day state visit to Nigeria starting Tuesday, the 10th of December 2024.


During his visit, President Steinmeier will meet with Nigeria's President, Bola Tinubu, President of the Commission of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), among other engagements.


Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.


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Pakistan's government is expediting its evacuation efforts from Syria

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Pakistan is taking immediate steps to evacuate hundreds of Pakistani citizens stranded in Syria following the closure of Damascus airport.

The Prime Minister of the country has turned to his Lebanese counterpart for assistance in facilitating the evacuation.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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ISRAEL STRIKES WEAPONS TARGETS IN SYRIA

Israel's carried out dozens of air strikes across Syria, according to Syrian media reports.

Israel has said it will act to make sure weapons aren't left in the 'hands of extremists' after the fall of the regime of Bashar al Assad.

The United Nations chemical watchdog has urged authorities in Syria to make sure suspected chemical weapons stockpiles are safe.

White House national security spokesman John Kirby told MSNBC the US is doing what it can to encourage stability.

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Six killed and dozens injured in bus crash in Mumbai

In India, six people have died and dozens injured after a state-run bus hit pedestrians and vehicles in the city of Mumbai.

Police say the bus driver hit the accelerator instead of the brakes, and an investigation is underway.

Rebecca Bundhun has more.

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India raises attacks on minorities issue with B'desh

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India has raised the issue of alleged discrimination against minorities, especially Hindus in Bangladesh with the country's top foreign diplomat.

Dhaka has called allegations false and misleading - asking India to not comment on its internal matters.

Ishan Garg tells us more about the increasingly strained relationship between the two Asian neighbours.

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Taiwan reports surge of Chinese military aircraft, ships operating nearby

INTRO: Taiwan says it detected 47 Chinese military aircraft near the island in the past 24 hours.

That's the highest number for a single day since Beijing launched large-scale war games two months ago. Laura Westbrook has more.

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Monday, December 9, 2024

Police question "strong person of interest" in health insurance CEO killing

Police are questioning a man in connection with the killing of a health insurance boss in New York.

26 year-old Luigi Mangione was detained on firearms charges at a McDonald's in Pennsylvania on Monday.

US correspondent Kate Fisher reports


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Donald Trump lays out plans for second term

Donald Trump has vowed to press on with the biggest deportation in American history after he takes office next month, doubling down on his promise to deport millions of undocumented immigrants, including their family members who are in the nation legally.


In a wide-ranging sit-down — his first network television interview since winning the election — the US President-elect said he'd try to end the constitutional right granting citizenship to anyone born in the country. 


He also threatened to jail lawmakers who'd investigated him for his alleged illegal actions during his first term. 


Benji Hyer reports. 


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Daniel Penny found acquitted

A New York jury has found Daniel Penny not guilty for the May 2023
subway chokehold death of subway performer Jordan Neely.
Last week, the judge dismissed the count of manslaughter after the
jury twice said they could not reach a unanimous decision.
Jody Jacobs reports from New York...

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Jay-Z denies allegations of raping minor

US rapper Jay-Z has strongly denied allegations that he raped a minor more than two decades ago.


The hip hop star, whose real name is Shawn Corey Carter, was named in a lawsuit alongside Sean 'Diddy' Combs.


Combs called the case a "shameless publicity stunt".


Sally Patterson has more from New York City.


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US airstrikes target Islamic State in Syria, following ousting of President Bashar Al-Assad


The United States is working to ensure there is not a resurgence of extremist groups like Islamic State in Syria, following a rebel takeover of the country.

A moderate rebel group, HTS, is now in control of Damascus after ousting the government.

Caroline Malone reports from Washington.


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Cleanup Continues After Storm Darragh Batters UK

Work is continuing on restoring power to tens of thousands of homes, after storm Darragh (dah-ra) swept through the UK. At one point there were almost two million customers without electricity.


Two men were killed on Saturday after falling trees hit their vehicles, as winds gusted at more than 90 miles per hour (145 kmh).


Train services remain disrupted after falling debris and damage to some lines.


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Pakistani authorities plan to file a new criminal case against Ex Prime Minister Imran Khan

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Pakistani authorities plan to prosecute former Prime Minister Imran Khan in a new criminal case for allegedly using social media to 'incite rebellion against the state'.

Khan has been in prison since last year and faces multiple corruption charges.

His party alleges these charges are politically motivated, aimed at keeping him in jail indefinitely.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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Ghana’s former President John Mahama wins election

In Ghana, early polling results show that former president John Mahama will have another shot at the presidency.

His main contender, the ruling party's candidate, Vice president Mahamudu Bawumia has conceded defeat even before the electoral commission announces the final results of the polls.

Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports from Accra.



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DRC RADIO: DRC UNIDENTIFIED DISEASE

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Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have not yet identified an illness that has killed more than 70 people and infected nearly 400 others in the southwestern part of the country. The World Health Organisation says it's not ruling out the possibility of a new disease but added there's a likelihood that it could be malaria, pneumonia, influenza, COVID-19 or measles. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.

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EU offers support after Assad flees Syria

The European Union has pledged to support the Syrian people after
President Bashar al-Assad fled the country.

EU leaders have been quick to criticize Russia who has been a
long-time ally of Assad and is currently providing him with asylum.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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Nigeria, neighbors begin offensive against Lukarawas terror group

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Nigeria, Chad, and Niger have begun joint military patrols to contain cross-border threats posed by the new terrorist group, Lukarawas.


The collaborative effort is aimed at restricting the movement of the group, which has been linked to heinous criminal activities in the northern part of Nigeria and its neighbors.


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France's search for a new prime minister continues

The French president is continuing to search for a new prime minister, after the previous premier Michel Barnier was ousted in a no-confidence vote last week.

Ross Cullen reports.

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