Friday, January 3, 2020

Number of tiger deaths in India falls below 100 in 2019, government says

The number of tiger deaths in India last year dropped below 100 for the first time in three years, according to government figures.

There are fewer than 4,000 tigers left in the wild globally.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Fresh wave of protests in Assam, students pledge to continue standing up against CAA

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The students in India's state of Assam welcomed the new year with a pledge to continue resisting the controversial citizenship law.
The law fast tracks citizenship for six religious communities, but it excludes Muslims.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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AUSTRALIA: Evacuations continue in Australia's south east as bushfires ravage two states.

The south east of Australia is under evacuation orders as bushfires continue to threaten towns and properties.
Thousands of people are still stranded with supplies running low and escape routes jammed with non-moving traffic.
Arthur Stevens reports from Melbourne

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BREAKING: Quds force commander Qassem Soleimani "assassinated" in Baghdad

An elite Iranian military commander has been killed in an apparent air strike in Baghdad.

Qassem Soleimani (PRON:  KASSEM  SOLAY-MAH-NEE) was considered Iran's most revered military leader.

Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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An elite Iranian military commander has been killed in an apparent air strike in Baghdad.

Qassem Soleimani (PRON:  KASSEM  SOLAY-MAH-NEE) was considered Iran’s most revered military leader.

Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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Thursday, January 2, 2020

Trump bans most flavoured vaping products

The Trump administration has banned most flavoured vaping products in
an effort to reduce the rise in e-cigarette use among teenagers.

However, it stopped short of eliminating all flavours as it had
previously promised.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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President Trump and leading Democratic Rivals end 2019 with fundraising highs.

President Trump's campaign says it raised $46 million in the fourth quarter of 2019, 5 million more than the previous quarter.

 

Democratic Candidate Bernie Sanders says his campaign raised $34.5bn in the same period, higher than his fellow candidates for the Presidency.

 

Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more details.

 

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TANZANIA’S TAX AUTHORITY SETS NEW COLLECTION RECORD

The Tanzania Revenue Authority says it has collected over 864 million dollars in taxes for the month of December 2019. It says this is the highest amount collected in the country's history. Officials at the authority say that it has surpassed its December target by 100.20%.


Daniel Kijo has more.


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Julian Castro drops out of U.S. presidential race

Julian Castro has announced he is ending his bid to be the Democratic
candidate in the 2020 U.S. election.

Castro served as housing secretary under former President Barack Obama
and was the only Latino running for President.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Islamic State claims Russia New Year attack

The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for a New Year's attack in southern Russia. A police officer was killed when two men carried out a car and knife attack. Julia Chapman has more.

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German factory activity shrinks for 12th straight month

Germany's export dependent economy was dealt another blow in December. The manufacturing sector not only continued to contract, but it contracted at a faster clip. Toni Waterman has the details from Frankfurt.

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Marvel Casts its First Ever Transgender Character in a Bid to Better Reflect Audiences


The Marvel Cinematic Universe is slated to feature its first ever transgender character.  The studio has plans to roll out a variety of minority characters in a bid to better reflect audiences around the world. 

Jillian Wolf reports from New York.

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Protestors pull out of U.S. embassy compound in Baghdad


Iran-backed protestors have withdrawn from the U.S. embassy compound in Iraq's capital, Baghdad.

The embassy was attacked on Tuesday after U.S. air strikes on Iran-backed militia in Iraq and Syria.

Our U.S. correspondent Giles Gibson reports

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TALKS TO RESTORE NORTHERN IRELAND GOVERNMENT RESUME UNDER ELECTION THREAT

Talks to restore Northern Ireland's government have resumed after the Christmas holidays, to try to break three years of political deadlock.

The two largest parties, Sinn Fein [pron: Shin Fayne] and the DUP, have been unable to agree how to share power.

But if they can't come to an agreement in just under two weeks, an election could be called.

Our UK correspondent, Stuart Smith, reports.

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Refugees Cross to Uganda over Tribal Clashes in DR Congo

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Fresh ethnic violence in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has forced hundreds to seek safety in Uganda.

 

Authorities in Uganda say in the past week more than 300 people escaped tribal massacres in the Eastern province of Ituri and crossed into the country using Lake Albert.

 

Michael Baleke reports from Kampala.


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Austria's Sebastian Kurz strikes unlikely coalition deal with Greens

Austria's centre-right People's Party has struck an unlikely coalition with the Greens following three months of tough negotiations. 

It returns Chancellor Sebastian Kurz to power, and installs the left-wing Green Party in government for the first time. 

The September election was called after a corruption scandal that brought an end to the previous coalition with the far-right Freedom Party. 

Lucy Hough (HOFF) has the details: 

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Sacked vegan brings landmark UK discrimination case

A vegan man in the UK is bringing a landmark case, in which it will be decided for the first time whether veganism should be protected in law.


The man claims he was discriminated against on the basis of his ethical veganism belief.


Benji Hyer reports from London. 


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No arrests yet for Johannesburg New Year's shootings

The city of Johannesburg has been rocked by two mass shootings, barely five kilometers apart, shortly after revelers ushered in the New Year. The motive for each shooting, and whether they are connected, is not yet known.
Mark Roughton reports.

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India records highest new year day births, infant mortality rate lowest in 20 years

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Almost half a million babies were born on New Year's day around the world. India topped the list of countries recording most births, followed by China. Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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Snow at last in Moscow after December temperature record


Moscow has been blanketed in snow at last after a December that saw the recording of the highest temperature in more than 130 years. Many muscovites celebrated their biggest holiday, December 31st, with little to know snow at all - and listening to warnings that high temperatures might be a sign of climate instability to come. Dan Ashby has more. 

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Deadly flooding hits Indonesia's capital

New Year's Eve revellers waiting for fireworks were hit by torrential rain which caused the worst flooding since 2013. Rainfall three times higher than avenge has soaked the capital causing 16 deaths and destruction across the city. 


Daniel Quinlan reports.  


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