RADIO: DRC HUMANITARIAN SUPPORT

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The European Union's Special Representative to the Great Lakes region, Johan Borgstram, has called on all parties involved in the conflict in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo to open a humanitarian corridor to allow the resumption of flights in the region. He made the remarks during his visit to the DRC where millions of people have been displaced by the conflict in the country's east. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa....

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Humanitarian organizations say not enough aid is reaching Gaza nearly four weeks since the ceasefire

Aid organizations are warning that insufficient supplies of food and shelter are entering the Gaza Strip, as winter approaches.

The World Food Programme says though the flow of aid has increased since the ceasefire began the amount entering the Palestinian territory is still not enough.

Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv.

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India's services sector expansion slows in October

India's services sector's expansion slowed to a five-month low in October due to heightened competition and disruption from heavy rains.

Analysts say the slowdown reflects headwinds for Asia's third-largest economy.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Elon Musk's Starlink receives first approval for operations in India

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Elon Musk's satellite internet company Starlink has finally received its first approval in India with the country's richest state Maharashtra signing a letter of intent with the company.

The state government says it wants to bring satellite-based internet to remote and underserved regions.

Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.

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Taiwan must be allowed equal participation when China hosts APEC, US says

INTRO: The US state department says that Taiwan must be allowed "full and equal participation" when China hosts the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation forum next year.

Taipei complained that Beijing had "added a lot of conditions" to its attendance. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.

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Supreme Court skeptical of Trump tariffs

The US Supreme Court appeared skeptical of President Donald Trump's
power to unilaterally impose tariffs during a three-hour hearing.

It comes after Trump used a law designed for national emergencies to
justify his sweeping economic agenda

Nick Harper reports from the Supreme Court in Washington DC.

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Two people seriously injured in car ramming attack in western France

Two people have been seriously injured in a car ramming attack in western France.

The driver of the vehicle was arrested at the scene by police, who said that he shouted "Allah Akbar" while he was being detained.

Ross Cullen reports.

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India, Israel Sign Advanced Defence Tech Pact Amid Saar’s Visit

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As Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar visits New Delhi, India and Israel have signed a major defence-technology agreement to deepen cooperation across artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and weapons production. Kshitij Nagar has more from New Delhi.

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The body of an additional Israeli hostage was returned

The body of an additional Israeli hostage was returned on Tuesday as
Hamas and international teams expand their search to areas under
Israeli military control.

Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv

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South Africa unveils G20 report warning of global inequality crisis

A G20 report commissioned under South Africa's presidency has sounded the alarm over an escalating global inequality crisis, calling for the creation of a new international panel to guide policymaking at both national and global levels.

Isaac Lukando reports. 

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Drone sightings force Belgian airports to close

Several airports in Belgium have been forced to close after drones
were reported to be operating in the vicinity.

The government has called an emergency meeting after dozens of flights
were grounded disrupting travel plans for hundreds of passengers.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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MAMDANI ELECTED NYC MAYOR

34 year-old left-leaning Democrat Zohran Mamdani has been elected as New York City's next mayor.

He's described himself as "Donald Trump's worst nightmare" and will be the youngest person to hold the job in a century.

The Democrats have also won races for governors in Virginia and New Jersey.

Mamdani beat Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa and former governor Andrew Cuomo - to become the city's first Muslim mayor.

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Train crash in central India kills at least 8

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At least eight people have died and several others injured after a freight train collided with a passenger train in central India.

Rescue teams have been deployed to the site as more people are feared stuck in the wreckage.

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

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China to ‘embrace free markets and free trade’, Premier Li Qiang says at CIIE opening

INTRO: Chinese Premier Li Qiang has pledged to further open the country's vast consumer market to international businesses after Beijing and Washington reached a trade deal that was expected to help restore normalcy to global supply chains.

He was speaking at the opening of a major import expo in Shanghai, the China International Import Expo (CIIE), as Laura Westbrook reports.

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Mamdani the favourite as New York votes for Mayor

America's biggest city could soon have its first Muslim mayor, as voters head to the polls in a race that has gained international attention.

Zohran Mamdani is the favourite to beat former Governor Andrew Cuomo, after captivating a younger generation as a self-described "democratic socialist."

Mitch McCann reports from New York.

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Former US Vice President Dick Cheney dies at 84

Former US Vice President Dick Cheney has died at the age of 84.

He was widely seen as the architect of George W Bush's War of Terror
following the 9/11 attacks.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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EU ministers last ditch effort to reach climate deal before COP

European environment ministers are convening in a last ditch effort to
reach a deal to cut greenhouse gas emissions ahead of the COP 30
summit later this week.

The European Union aims to slash emissions by 90 percent compared to
1990 levels but some nations are concerned about the economic impact
of such a plan.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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US government shutdown ties longest in history

The US government shutdown has now tied the longest in the country's history.

Democrats and Republicans remain divided over extending health care subsidies, even as funding lapses for things like food assistance and paying air traffic controllers.

Ira Spitzer reports from Washington.

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India Sends Urgent Aid to Afghanistan After Deadly Earthquake

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India has dispatched emergency relief to Afghanistan after a powerful earthquake struck the country's western region, killing hundreds and injuring many more. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar spoke with Taliban acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, assuring New Delhi's full support. Kshitij Nagar reports from New Delhi.

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RADIO: DRC-RWANDA FEUD

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The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo has accused his Rwandan counterpart of seeking to divide and annex his country's mineral-rich eastern territories.

President Felix Tshisekedi made the accusation at a meeting with Congolese citizens in Egypt. The Congolese leader has been at loggerheads with Rwanda's Paul Kagame over the armed conflict in the east of the DRC Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.

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