The United States told a UN Security Council meeting on Wednesday that
it has no independent confirmation as to Hamas's claims regarding
Ismail Haniyeh death.
An emergency session of the council was added to the schedule
following the killing of Haniyeh in Iran as fears are mounting of
possible regional escalation.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Donald Trump mocks Kamala Harris's ethnicity
Another day of staggering headlines in the US election news cycle, with former President Donald Trump falsely claiming his rival Kamala Harris, quote, "turned Black."
She is the first African American and first Indian American to serve as Vice-President.
The White House denounced his comments as "repulsive" and "insulting."
Benji Hyer reports.
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Fed keeps rates unchanged
The Federal Reserve has left interest rates unchanged at its two-day meeting, but suggested a September rate cut could be on the cards.
The central bank said inflation was getting closer to its 2% target, but there's still work to do.
Sally Patterson reports from New York.
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White House: "no indiction escalation is imminent” in Middle East
The White House says escalation in the Middle East is not "inevitable"
or "imminent" following the killing of Hamas' political leader in
Iran.
Officials in Washington have tried to avoid speculation about possible
retaliation from Tehran, but are urging restraint.
As Nick Harper reports.
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would do to ceasefire talks.
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or "imminent" following the killing of Hamas' political leader in
Iran.
Officials in Washington have tried to avoid speculation about possible
retaliation from Tehran, but are urging restraint.
As Nick Harper reports.
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[ALT] White House spokesman John Kirby was asked what the killing
would do to ceasefire talks.
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UN Secretary General urges the international community to prevent escalation in the Middle East
The United Nations Secretary-General says the latest tensions in the
Middle East could cause a dangerous escalation of violence in the
region.
Antonio Guterres' statements come following the killing of Hamas'
political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran and Israel's attacks on Beirut
overnight.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations...
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Middle East could cause a dangerous escalation of violence in the
region.
Antonio Guterres' statements come following the killing of Hamas'
political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran and Israel's attacks on Beirut
overnight.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations...
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Outage cost Delta $500m
The CEO of airline Delta says the recent outage that caused global
disruption cost the company $500 million dollars.
The US company was forced to cancel around 5,000 flights, leaving
travelers stranded worldwide.
Nick Harper reports.
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disruption cost the company $500 million dollars.
The US company was forced to cancel around 5,000 flights, leaving
travelers stranded worldwide.
Nick Harper reports.
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US “not aware of” or “involved in” the assassination of Hamas leader
The United States was "not aware of" or "involved in" the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, according to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
The Palestinian militant group's chief political figure was killed in Iran's capital Tehran on Wednesday, just hours after an Israeli airstrike took out a senior Hezbollah military commander in Lebanon — deaths which threaten to plunge an already unstable region further into chaos.
Benji Hyer reports.
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UN raises concern over alleged abuses carried out against thousands of detained Palestinians
The United Nations has accused Israel of alleged abuses carried out
against thousands of Palestinians detained since war erupted in Gaza
last October citing serious violations that may amount to torture.
According to the UN's Human Rights office, it had gathered testimonies
that indicate a range of "appalling acts, such as waterboarding and
the release of dogs on detainees".
The report states that many Palestinians were taken into custody while
sheltering in schools, hospitals and residential buildings.
Some of the detainees included UNRWA staff.
A spokesperson, Jeremy Laurence says these acts are in flagrant
violation of international human rights law and international
humanitarian law.
IN: Detainees say...
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against thousands of Palestinians detained since war erupted in Gaza
last October citing serious violations that may amount to torture.
According to the UN's Human Rights office, it had gathered testimonies
that indicate a range of "appalling acts, such as waterboarding and
the release of dogs on detainees".
The report states that many Palestinians were taken into custody while
sheltering in schools, hospitals and residential buildings.
Some of the detainees included UNRWA staff.
A spokesperson, Jeremy Laurence says these acts are in flagrant
violation of international human rights law and international
humanitarian law.
IN: Detainees say...
OUT: gender based violence.
DUR: 40"
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Kamala Harris set to name VP pick ahead of Tuesday rally
US Presidential candidate Kamala Harris is set to name her running mate and vice presidential candidate in a matter of days.
Harris announced her intention to run for office just over a week ago, after President Joe Biden revealed he's no longer seeking a second term in the White House.
Mitch McCann reports:
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Harris announced her intention to run for office just over a week ago, after President Joe Biden revealed he's no longer seeking a second term in the White House.
Mitch McCann reports:
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Italian PM Giorgia Meloni wraps up official visit to China
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has wrapped up her official visit to China, holding trade talks with Communist Party officials in Shanghai on her final day.
This was Meloni's first trip to the country since pulling Italy out of the Belt & Road Initiative or BRI late last year.
Our Rome correspondent Giles Gibson has more.
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OUT: "...Giles Gibson, Rome"
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Tensions are mounting in Gwadar, Pakistan's Southern Balochistan province, as protesters face off against security officials
Intro:
Tensions are running high in Gwadar, a port city in Pakistan's southern Balochistan province, with protesters facing off with security officials.
The government has appealed for calm and said it will hold talks with protesters.
Gwadar houses Pakistan's only deep-sea port - a key project in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.
Hira Mustafa has more.
Tensions are running high in Gwadar, a port city in Pakistan's southern Balochistan province, with protesters facing off with security officials.
The government has appealed for calm and said it will hold talks with protesters.
Gwadar houses Pakistan's only deep-sea port - a key project in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.
Hira Mustafa has more.
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Legendary Nigerian Music Icon, Onyeka Onwenu Dies
A veteran Nigerian music icon, Onyeka Onwenu is dead.
She died at a hospital in Lagos at 72.
Tesem Akende reports.
Take Radio
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RIOTERS INJURE 39 POLICE IN TOWN OF ENGLAND STABBING ATTACK
Residents are cleaning up the streets of Southport, in England, after rioters torched cars and damaged buildings.
The town was the scene of a stabbing attack which killed three children on Monday.
The protestors, believed by police to be from out-of-town, descended on Southport after a vigil there on Tuesday evening.
Stuart Smith has more.
The town was the scene of a stabbing attack which killed three children on Monday.
The protestors, believed by police to be from out-of-town, descended on Southport after a vigil there on Tuesday evening.
Stuart Smith has more.
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RADIO: NEW DRC CEASEFIRE
INTRO:
Angolan president Joao Lourenco has mediated a ceasefire in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo that is supposed to come into effect on August 4, 2024. The ceasefire was announced after a meeting attended by the foreign ministers of the DRC and Rwanda in the Angolan capital Luanda. An armed conflict between Congolese forces and the M23 rebels has claimed thousands of lives since late 2021. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...
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Hungary's Visa Policy Sparks EU Espionage Fears
Hungary's decision to ease visa rules for Russian and Belarusian nationals has alarmed the EU. The bloc's largest party warns that these relaxed restrictions could pose "serious national security concerns" by making it easier for spies to enter.
Pablo Gutierrez reports:
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Israel holding 'situational assessment' after Hamas leader assassinated
In a move that is expected to significantly ramp up regional tensions, Hamas says its political leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Iran and has blamed Tel Aviv for his death.
Israel is yet to comment but says it is holding a 'situational assessment'. Hamas called Haniyeh's death a 'cowardly act that will not go unpunished'.
Sarah Coates has the latest from Tel Aviv.
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Israel is yet to comment but says it is holding a 'situational assessment'. Hamas called Haniyeh's death a 'cowardly act that will not go unpunished'.
Sarah Coates has the latest from Tel Aviv.
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Global reactions coming in on Hamas leader's assassination
Reactions are coming in from other countries on the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyah.
Russia has condemned his death, calling it a 'completely unacceptable political murder'.
Turkey says the attack will escalate the war in Gaza into a regional conflict.
Trent Murray is in Berlin.
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Russia has condemned his death, calling it a 'completely unacceptable political murder'.
Turkey says the attack will escalate the war in Gaza into a regional conflict.
Trent Murray is in Berlin.
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TikTok’s Singapore office hit by mass food poisoning incident
INTRO: Dozens of staff at the Singapore office of TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, have been hospitalised in an apparent food poisoning outbreak. At least 60 people were affected, with 57 treated in hospital. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.
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Bank of Japan hikes rates again
The Bank of Japan is hiking interest rates for the second time this year.
It is raising its hovering rate of up to point-one percent to point-two-five percent following a policy meeting in Tokyo.
Chris Gilbert reports.
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Hamas says assassination of its leader 'won't go unpunished'
In a move that is expected to significantly ramp up regional tensions, Hamas says its political leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Iran.
Israel is yet to comment but Hamas called Haniyeh's death a 'cowardly act that will not go unpunished'.
Our Asia correspondent Neha Poonia has more.
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Israel is yet to comment but Hamas called Haniyeh's death a 'cowardly act that will not go unpunished'.
Our Asia correspondent Neha Poonia has more.
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Death toll from landslides rises in Southern India
Intro:
The death toll from the devastating landslides in Southern India has reportedly risen to 133.
Dozens others have been injured - and it's yet unclear how many could still be trapped under the debris.
Rescue efforts continue for a second day, as Ishan Garg tells us from New Delhi.
IN: More than...
The death toll from the devastating landslides in Southern India has reportedly risen to 133.
Dozens others have been injured - and it's yet unclear how many could still be trapped under the debris.
Rescue efforts continue for a second day, as Ishan Garg tells us from New Delhi.
IN: More than...
OUT: SOC
Duration: 45 seconds
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Son of Mexican crime boss El Chapo pleads not guilty to drug trafficking in USA
The son of former Mexican drug lord "El Chapo" has pleaded not guilty to a raft of drug trafficking charges in a United States court.
Joaquin Guzman Lopez was arrested in the state of New Mexico last week, after arriving there with another high-profile cartel kingpin.
Mitch McCann reports
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Joaquin Guzman Lopez was arrested in the state of New Mexico last week, after arriving there with another high-profile cartel kingpin.
Mitch McCann reports
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Israel strikes Beirut in retaliation for Golan Heights soccer pitch attack
Israel has confirmed it was behind the missile strike on Lebanon's
capital Beirut.
Its military says it was a targeted strike against a Hezbollah
commander, who carried out the attack at the weekend on the Golan
Heights, that hit a soccer pitch.
Hezbollah denied involvement in that strike, which killed 12 children
and teenagers.
Sarah Coates reports from Tel Aviv.
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OUT: "....Saturday."
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[ALT] Sarah Coates has more from Tel Aviv.
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capital Beirut.
Its military says it was a targeted strike against a Hezbollah
commander, who carried out the attack at the weekend on the Golan
Heights, that hit a soccer pitch.
Hezbollah denied involvement in that strike, which killed 12 children
and teenagers.
Sarah Coates reports from Tel Aviv.
IN: "This Israeli..."
OUT: "....Saturday."
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[ALT] Sarah Coates has more from Tel Aviv.
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UN Secretary General concerned about protests in Venezuela
The United Nations says its extremely concerned about widespread
protests and arrests in Venezuela.
Protests erupted as anger grew over the awarding of Sunday's election
to President Nicolas Maduro despite claims by the opposition that it
had won.
On Monday, the election board declared that Maduro had won a third
term with 51% of votes.
The Secretary General's spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric says that all
political leaders should reject any form of violence...
IN: It is...
OUT: ...by polling stations.
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protests and arrests in Venezuela.
Protests erupted as anger grew over the awarding of Sunday's election
to President Nicolas Maduro despite claims by the opposition that it
had won.
On Monday, the election board declared that Maduro had won a third
term with 51% of votes.
The Secretary General's spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric says that all
political leaders should reject any form of violence...
IN: It is...
OUT: ...by polling stations.
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Venezuela faces violent protests amid contested presidential election
Violent protests are continuing in Venezuela following Sunday's
disputed election result.
Police have fired tear gas and rubber bullets at people demonstrating
against President Nicolás Maduro who claimed victory.
The opposition claims its candidate, Edmundo González, won by a large margin.
Mary Triny Mena reports from Caracas.
IN: "We are..."
OUT: "....forces."
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[ALT] Mary Triny Mena has more from Caracas.
IN: "There's..."
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disputed election result.
Police have fired tear gas and rubber bullets at people demonstrating
against President Nicolás Maduro who claimed victory.
The opposition claims its candidate, Edmundo González, won by a large margin.
Mary Triny Mena reports from Caracas.
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OUT: "....forces."
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[ALT] Mary Triny Mena has more from Caracas.
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Secret Service chief: Trump shooting "failure on multiple levels”
The Acting Secret Service Director has called the attempted
assassination of former President Donald Trump a "failure on multiple
levels".
Ronald Rowe was testifying before Congress a week after the agency's
director resigned.
Republican and Democratic lawmakers grilled Rowe on the failings that
led up to the shooting.
He spoke about those and detailed actions the agency is now taking as
it investigates what went wrong.
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Rowe spoke about his visit to the site of the shooting.
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assassination of former President Donald Trump a "failure on multiple
levels".
Ronald Rowe was testifying before Congress a week after the agency's
director resigned.
Republican and Democratic lawmakers grilled Rowe on the failings that
led up to the shooting.
He spoke about those and detailed actions the agency is now taking as
it investigates what went wrong.
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OUT "...recovery."
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Rowe spoke about his visit to the site of the shooting.
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Fed begins two day rate meeting
The Federal Reserve could soon signal when it's likely to bring down borrowing costs in the United States.
The central bank's two-day rate meeting is underway, with market watchers looking for signs that a rate reduction is on the cards.
Sally Patterson reports from New York.
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UN concerned about possible polio epidemic in Gaza
The United Nations is desperately trying to prevent a polio epidemic in Gaza.
On Tuesday, the World Health Organisation reported that the almost 10
months of war has disrupted routine inoculation rounds for youngsters,
leaving them exposed to a range of preventable diseases including
polio.
Jody Jacobs reports...
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On Tuesday, the World Health Organisation reported that the almost 10
months of war has disrupted routine inoculation rounds for youngsters,
leaving them exposed to a range of preventable diseases including
polio.
Jody Jacobs reports...
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Trump agrees to FBI interview over attempted assassination
Former US President Donald Trump has agreed to be interviewed by the
FBI over his attempted assassination.
It comes as the acting director of the Secret Service faces tough
questions on Capitol Hill about the security failures at the rally in
Pennsylvania where Trump was shot.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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FBI over his attempted assassination.
It comes as the acting director of the Secret Service faces tough
questions on Capitol Hill about the security failures at the rally in
Pennsylvania where Trump was shot.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Southport Knife Attack, Three Children Killed, 9 Injured.
UK authorities say three children were killed and nine injured by a knifeman in an attack in Southport, north-west England on Monday.
Five of the children remain in critical condition, as well as two adults.
Merseyside Police says it believes the injured adults were "bravely" trying to protect the children being attacked.
Simon Gaitán reports.
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13 cities across Italy under red heat warnings
13 cities across Italy are under red heat alerts on Tuesday, including Rome and Turin.
After a scorching July, firefighters are also trying to get a major wildfire on the island of Sardinia under control.
Giles Gibson reports from Rome.
IN: "With temperatures rising…"
OUT: "...Giles Gibson, Rome"
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Nigeria’s Government Approves the Sale of Crude Oil to Dangote Refinery in Naira
INTRO
Nigeria's government has approved the sale of crude oil to the Dangote refinery in the local currency, the Naira.
The government asked the state-owned oil company, Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited to sell the crude to Dangote and other refineries with immediate effect.
The decision was reached at the Federal Executive Council meeting in Abuja on Monday, putting an end to the dispute between Dangote refinery and oil regulators over crude supply.
Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.
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Former U.S. president Trump calls Olympic opening ceremony 'disgrace'
The former U.S. president Donald Trump has called the Olympic opening ceremony a 'disgrace'.
It comes amid criticism from some Christian groups over a part of the show that featured what some saw as a parody of the Last Supper.
Ross Cullen reports.
IN: "The former president..."
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DUR: 0:30
EVACUATION ORDERS ISSUED AS GREEK WILDFIRE BURNS OUT OF CONTROL
Firefighters in Greece are working to control a major wildfire burning out of control with evacuation orders in place right at the peak of the summer tourism season.
Trent Murray reports.
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Trent Murray reports.
IN: More than
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TIME: 37 seconds
Southeastern Pakistan is on high alert as torrential rains lash the region
Intro:
Southeastern Pakistan is facing what authorities have called 'a rain emergency' — with torrential rainfall flooding streets and forcing residents to seek refuge on higher ground.
Authorities are linking these extreme weather events - that have become increasingly common in Pakistan - to climate change.
Hira Mustafa has more.
Southeastern Pakistan is facing what authorities have called 'a rain emergency' — with torrential rainfall flooding streets and forcing residents to seek refuge on higher ground.
Authorities are linking these extreme weather events - that have become increasingly common in Pakistan - to climate change.
Hira Mustafa has more.
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Western nations urge citizens to leave Lebanon
World leaders are calling on Israel and Hezbollah to exercise restraint, as fears mount of a regional war in the Middle East, after Saturday's attack in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights that killed 12 children playing football.
Israel is blaming Hezbollah for the incident which it denies, and is promising a harsh response to the Lebanon-based Iranian proxy.
Train derails in eastern India killing 2 people
A train that was bound for Mumbai from eastern India has derailed, killing two people and injuring about 20 others.
Rescue and relief operations are underway.
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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Kim's daughter being prepped to lead DPRK - South Korea
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s daughter is being groomed to replace him, according to South Korea.
Lawmakers in Seoul say Kim Ju-ae is favored by her father to become leader although they believe decision has not yet been made.
Chris Gilbert reports.
IN: Two South Korean
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DUR: 0.44
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Landslides kills atleast 19 and injure dozens in South India
Intro:
At Least nineteen people have been killed and many others injured in a landslide in the South Indian state of Kerala.
Incessant rainfall is believed to have triggered the catastrophe - and local reports say hundreds are still feared trapped under the deluge.
Ishan Garg tells us more.
IN: Rescue efforts...
At Least nineteen people have been killed and many others injured in a landslide in the South Indian state of Kerala.
Incessant rainfall is believed to have triggered the catastrophe - and local reports say hundreds are still feared trapped under the deluge.
Ishan Garg tells us more.
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Duration: 45 seconds
US state and defense secretaries in Manila to meet counterparts
INTRO: Amid escalating tensions in the South China Sea, the Philippines and the US are holding two-plus-two talks in Manila. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will meet with their Filipino counterparts and the discussions aim to bolster the US-Philippine alliance. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.
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Monday, July 29, 2024
US presidential candidates drum up support
US Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign has raised $200 million since President Joe Biden dropped out of the race and endorsed her, according to her team.
The campaign says it has 170,000 new volunteers, and the "momentum and energy for Vice President Harris is real", according to its communications director.
It comes after a weekend of campaigning for both Harris and former President Donald Trump, as the US presidential election draws closer.
Sally Patterson reports from New York.
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EL CHAPO'S SON TO APPEAR IN US COURT ON DRUGS CHARGES - ALSO ACCUSED OF LURING FELLOW CRIME BOSS TO USA
The son of jailed Mexican crime boss El Chapo is due in a Chicago court this week, after surrendering to American authorities.
It's reported Joaquin Guzman Lopez may have been working with officials on his surrender, and fooled another drug trafficker to come with him.
Mitch McCann reports:
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Biden wants to add Supreme Court term limits and prevent Presidential immunity
U.S. President Joe Biden is calling for changes to the Supreme Court including term limits for justices, and an ethics code, plus constitutional changes to prevent presidential immunity. It comes following the highest court's opinion on Donald Trump's election interference case, saying there is immunity for 'official acts'
Caroline Malone reports from Washington.
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UN officials condemn Golan Heights rocket attack
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and other United
Nations officials have condemned Saturday's rocket attack on a
football field in the Golan Heights.
According to reports at least 12 people were killed, mainly children
and teenagers.
Fears are mounting of full blown regional conflict amidst this latest
attack between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah.
Jody Jacobs reports...
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Nations officials have condemned Saturday's rocket attack on a
football field in the Golan Heights.
According to reports at least 12 people were killed, mainly children
and teenagers.
Fears are mounting of full blown regional conflict amidst this latest
attack between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah.
Jody Jacobs reports...
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8 INJURED IN MERSEYSIDE STABBING INCLUDING CHILDREN
At least eight people with stab injuries have been admitted to hospital after an attack in north-west England.
One man has been detained, and a knife seized.
It's thought many of those injured are children.
Stuart Smith reports.
One man has been detained, and a knife seized.
It's thought many of those injured are children.
Stuart Smith reports.
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Pakistan is seeking a three to five year extension plan to repay its loan to the UAE, Saudi Arabia and China
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Pakistan has sought a three-to-five-year extension on $12 billion in debt from Saudi Arabia, China, and the UAE.
This move has been dictated by conditions set by the IMF.
The debt ridden country is seeking a fresh bailout package of 7 billion dollars from the global lender to shore up its teetering economy.
Hira Mustafa has more.
Pakistan has sought a three-to-five-year extension on $12 billion in debt from Saudi Arabia, China, and the UAE.
This move has been dictated by conditions set by the IMF.
The debt ridden country is seeking a fresh bailout package of 7 billion dollars from the global lender to shore up its teetering economy.
Hira Mustafa has more.
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Italy's Giorgia Meloni meets Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says China can work with the west to "guarantee stability, peace [and] free trade."
Meloni met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Monday, bidding to shore up trade relations after pulling her country out of the Belt & Road Initiative or BRI last year.
Our Italy correspondent Giles Gibson has more.
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RADIO: DRC TAXI DRIVERS STRIKE
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Taxi drivers in the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo have gone on strike to protest over the government's decision to regulate their movements and increase the fees they pay for operating in the city. The strike has affected thousands of people who rely on public transport to get to work daily. Chris Ocamringa has more from the DRC capital Kinshasa...
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