Monday, December 16, 2024

Drone detection software deployed in US following flying object sightings

Lawmakers in the US are demanding answers following a spate of drone sightings across the country.


President-elect Donald Trump told reporters on Monday the current administration is keeping people in "suspense", accusing President Joe Biden of secrecy.


Sally Patterson reports from New York.


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At least 3 dead in Wisconsin Christian school shooting: Police (UPDATE)

At least three people have died in a mass shooting at a Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin. This includes, police say, the suspected shooter who was a teenaged student at the Abundant Life Christian School. Toni Waterman has more.

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At least 3 dead in Wisconsin Christian school shooting: Police

At least three people have died in a mass shooting at a Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin. This includes the suspected shooter - who police say was a student. Law enforcement revised the deathtoll down from five. Toni Waterman has more.

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Shooting reported at Wisconsin Christian school: Police

There's been a shooting at a Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin. Police are reporting multiple injuries and the shooter is reportedly down. Toni Waterman has more.

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UN confirms attack on another school in Gaza

The United Nations has confirmed that another UN school was hit by an
Israeli airstrike.
The attack has left 13 people dead and 48 people injured.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations...

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Netanyahu has "warm" phone call with Trump

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President-elect Donald Trump had a "very warm" phone call according to the Israeli leader.


He said they spoke about the need to complete Israel's victory, and bring home the hostages being held in Gaza - something Trump has said must happen before his inauguration.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington


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Congress struggle to agree funding deal before Dec 20th deadline

US lawmakers are struggling to reach a deal to avert a partial
government shutdown that kicks in on December 20th.

Extra help for farmers has risen to the top as the main obstacle to an
agreement.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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UN Special envoy to Syria calls for urgent political transition

The United Nations Special envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen has arrived
in Damascus to meet with leaders from the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir
al-Sham.
Pedersen has called for an urgent and orderly political transition as
well as urgent political talks in Geneva.
Jody Jacobs has more...

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LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE SEES BIGGEST EXODUS IN 15 YEARS

The London Stock Exchange has suffered its biggest exodus in 15 years after significantly more companies delisted from the exchange than joined.

Over the past year, 88 companies delisted or transferred their primary listing, while only 18 firms took their place.

Stuart Smith has more.

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Italy's national debt hits record high


Italy's national debt has risen to a record high, just short of 3 trillion Euros.

The newly-released data from the Bank of Italy comes as Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni tries to get her 2025 budget approved by parliament before the end of the year.

Giles Gibson has more from Rome.

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UK FOREIGN OFFICE IN CONTACT WITH SYRIAN REBELS

The UK government has made diplomatic contact with Syrian rebel group, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, Foreign Secretary David Lammy has said.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced on Saturday that America has also made direct contact with the rebels now in control of Syria.

Lou Brown reports.

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DRC RADIO: "DRC-RWANDA FAILED TALKS

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The Foreign Affairs Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo has accused Rwanda of  jeopardising peace talks aimed at achieving a peace deal in the east of the DRC. Therese Kayikwamba Wagner said Rwanda demanded that the DRC hold direct talks with the M23 rebels before they sign the peace deal - a proposal that they have rejected. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa

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ECOWAS gives Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger six months to reconsider withdrawal

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The West African bloc, ECOWAS has asked Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger to take the next six months to reconsider their decision to withdraw from the group.


Leaders of the bloc gave this grace period at the 66th ECOWAS Summit in Abuja on Sunday.


The three countries announced plans to exit the group in January this year following what they say were harsh sanctions in the wake of the coup in Niger in July 2023.


Correspondent Ajeck Mangut, reports.


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Hundreds feared dead after cyclone hits French island

Hundreds of people are feared dead after Cyclone Chido slammed into the French island of Mayotte (My-ott).

It's the worst cyclone to hit the territory in 90 years.

President Macron will hold an emergency meeting in Paris on Monday after Chido battered the Indian Ocean island.

Ross Cullen reports.


AIRSTRIKES REPORTEDLY DESTROY MISSILE STORAGE DEPOTS IN WESTERN SYRIA

Former Assad regime weapons depots have been targeted in a series of airstrikes, with Israeli media reporting the operation was carried out by the Israeli Air Force. 

Trent Murray reports from Tel Aviv. 

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Bangladesh elections likely to be held by early 2026, Yunus says

Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus says that general elections will be held late next year or in early 2026.

The Nobel Prize winner took charge of the caretaker government earlier this year after Sheikh Hasina was pushed out of power amid political turmoil.

Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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Indian music legend Zakir Hussain dies at 73

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Indian music legend and 4 time grammy winner Zakir Hussain (Zaa-keer Hoo-sane)
has died at the age of 73.

The musician famous for playing the Indian percussion instrument - the Tabla -passed away at a hospital in San Francisco.

Ishan Garg tells us more.

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South Korea court begins review of Yoon impeachment

INTRO: South Korea's constitutional court kicked off proceedings on Monday over the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol, who has been suspended from office over his failed bid to impose martial law.

Yoon was removed by South Korea's parliament on Saturday. Laura Westbrook reports.

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Friday, December 13, 2024

G7 leaders focus on Syrian transition and Ukraine support in discussions

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has echoed calls made by Group of Seven nation leaders in support of an inclusive and non-sectarian government in Syria.
It follows a virtual meeting on Friday during which they discussed developments in the Middle East and continued support for Ukraine.
Caroline Malone reports from Washington

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Funding for collapsed Baltimore Bridge in Congress' hands

US Transport Secretary Pete Buttigieg says funding remains a barrier to rebuilding the Baltimore Bridge.


The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed in March after it was struck by a cargo ship.


A replacement one could cost up to $2 billion.


Sally Patterson reports.


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