President Cyril Ramaphosa is in Tanzania on a two day state visit upon the invitation of his Tanzanian counterpart president Magufuli.
Daniel Kijo reports from Dar es salaam.
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Thursday, August 15, 2019
SOUTH AFRICAN PRESIDENT TANZANIA VISIT
Israel bans two Democratic Congresswomen from visit
Israel has banned US Democratic congresswomen Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib from visiting the country.
The move came after encouragement from President Trump, who tweeted Thursday that Israel would "show great weakness" if the congresswomen, who he's accused of hating Jews, were allowed into the country.
Israel had previously said they would allow the visit to take place.
Rebecca Foster reports from Washington.
The move came after encouragement from President Trump, who tweeted Thursday that Israel would "show great weakness" if the congresswomen, who he's accused of hating Jews, were allowed into the country.
Israel had previously said they would allow the visit to take place.
Rebecca Foster reports from Washington.
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Epstein autopsy finds multiple broken neck bones: Washington Post
An autopsy has found that Jeffrey Epstein who was found hanging in his
prison cell last weekend broke several bones in his neck.
The financier was awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges and the
circumstances around his death has sparked widespread speculation.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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prison cell last weekend broke several bones in his neck.
The financier was awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges and the
circumstances around his death has sparked widespread speculation.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Gibraltar releases Iranian tanker, despite US plea
Gibraltar has released an Iranian oil tanker despite a last minute
plea from US authorities to detain it for longer.
America was pushing for the tanker, already held for a month, to be
kept over fears it was transporting oil to Syria, in breach of EU
sanctions.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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plea from US authorities to detain it for longer.
America was pushing for the tanker, already held for a month, to be
kept over fears it was transporting oil to Syria, in breach of EU
sanctions.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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Trump urges Chinese President to 'meet personally with Hong Kong protesters'
President Trump is predicting an 'enlightened ending to the Hong Kong problem' if his Chinese counterpart meets with protesters
Trump's latest comment on the 10-week long pro-democracy demonstrations came after he hinted he could discuss the issue in a meeting with President Xi Jinping
Kevin McAleese reports from Washington...
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Trump's latest comment on the 10-week long pro-democracy demonstrations came after he hinted he could discuss the issue in a meeting with President Xi Jinping
Kevin McAleese reports from Washington...
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US markets rebound after worst day of 2019
US markets have opened higher after fears of a global recession
prompted the worst trading day of 2019 on Wednesday.
A potential US-China trade compromise buoyed investors to help the rebound.
Nick Harper reports from New York.
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prompted the worst trading day of 2019 on Wednesday.
A potential US-China trade compromise buoyed investors to help the rebound.
Nick Harper reports from New York.
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6 police officers injured in shootout in Philadelphia
A suspect is in custody after 6 police officers were injured in a seven-hour gun battle in the US city of Philadelphia.
Our US correspondent Giles Gibson has more
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Ethiopia works to abolish harmful practices on children
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Ethiopia has launched a plan that targets to end child marriage and female genital mutilation in parts of the country.
It is including the legal , education and health sectors in the fight with the hope that by finding permanent solutions to the causes of the acts, it will end the vices in 5 years time .
Coletta Wanjohi Reports:
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US BIDS TO DETAIN IRANIAN TANKER
The US is making a court application to detain an Iranian tanker seized off Gibraltar last month.
Authorities in the British territory were preparing to release the ship.
UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.
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Authorities in the British territory were preparing to release the ship.
UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.
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France pays tribute to African WW2 soldiers
French President Emmanuel Macron has paid tribute to African soldiers who took part in the Allied invasion of Southern France 75 years ago.
The huge deployment of troops from France's former colonies is known as "the other D-Day" and played a critical role in liberating the country.
Mr Macron was joined by the leaders of the Ivory Coast and Guinea as well as former French President Nicolas Sarkozy.
Our Paris Correspondent Oliver Whitfield-Miocic reports.
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Russian plane makes emergency landing in field
At least 23 people have been injured after a plane made an emergency landing outside Moscow. The Ural Airlines aircraft suffered an engine failure after hitting a flock of birds. Julia Chapman reports.
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China's Huawei Spy Claims
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Chinese Tech Giant Huawei and Israeli firms have been accused of helping African governments spy on their political opponents.
According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, Huawei is helping the Ugandan government to hack mobile phones and to listen in on conversations of opposition leaders.
The Chinese telecom company has faced criticism over concerns that Beijing may be using their equipment to spy or sabotage critical infrastructure.
Michael Baleke reports from Kampala.
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Thursday calm in Hong Kong as city braces for another weekend of demos
Thursday marks a small break in demonstrators action in Hong Kong. But the weekend is expected to once again be a flurry of activity in the city.
Bruce Harrison reports from Hong Kong.
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New study shows high levels of microplastic pollution
Snow from around the world has been shown to contain abundant levels of micro plastics, according to a new study by German and Swiss scientists.
That has raised fears about environmental contamination as well as the potential health impact.
Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.
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Trump Says Trade Deal Can Wait for 'Humane" HK Resolution
US President Donald Trump has suggested giving room to Beijing for it deal with the protest movement in Hong Kong humanely.
In a series of posts on Twitter he also appeared to link a trade deal with a resolution to the standoff there.
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In a series of posts on Twitter he also appeared to link a trade deal with a resolution to the standoff there.
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TUVALU: NZ Prime Minister Ardern says Australia must answer to the Pacific on climate change
New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, speaking at the Pacific Islands Forum in Tuvalu says Australia has to answer to the Pacific on climate change, whilst also saying New Zealand is doing what it can to limit global emissions and expects others to do the same.
Ms Ardern however stopped short of putting New Zealand shoulder-to-shoulder with the smaller Pacific Island nations who have called on Australia to commit to a rapid transition from a coal-based economy.
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Ms Ardern however stopped short of putting New Zealand shoulder-to-shoulder with the smaller Pacific Island nations who have called on Australia to commit to a rapid transition from a coal-based economy.
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India's Prime Minister defends Kashmir move in Independence Day address
On the occasion of India's 73rd Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation in New Delhi.
This was Mr. Modi's first Independence Day speech after his government won a landslide majority in May's general elections and he defended the government's move to strip Indian administered Kashmir of the ability to make its own laws.
Neha Poonia has more from New Delhi.
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AUSTRALIA: Cardinal Pell appeal decision to be delivered live on TV next week
Disgraced Australian Cardinal George Pell could be a free man as early as next week if he wins his fight to overturn a conviction for molesting two choirboys.
Arthur Stevens has more
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Arthur Stevens has more
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CORBYN CARETAKER GOVT IDEA DISMISSED BY LIB DEMS
Britain's Liberal Democrats are dismissing a plan from Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn to oust the government and install him as caretaker Prime Minister to avoid a hard Brexit.
Jeremy Corbyn wants other oppposition parties to back him in a vote of no confidence against Boris Johnson's government.
He would then lead a caretaker administration to extend the Brexit process, push for an election, and then campaign for a second referendum.
Mr Corbyn says this is the best way to avoid a 'no deal' Brexit on October 31st.
But Liberal Democrat MP Chuka Umunna says it's a non-starter.
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TUVALU: Australia bullies Pacific Island forum over climate change
Australia has managed to remove all but one reference to coal on the draft communique at the Pacific Islands Forum in Tuvalu, and is continuing to try and get that removed as Pacific leaders including Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison meet to debate the text.
Arthur Stevens reports
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Arthur Stevens reports
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