Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Russian lawmakers grill Google, Facebook over non-compliance

Russian lawmakers questioned representatives of Google and Facebook over failing to delete illegal content and accused YouTube of applying double standards in dealings with Russian state media. The US tech giants are facing multi-million fines from Moscow for violating local laws regulating online political activism and stand accused of interfering in Russia's domestic affairs. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.
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India's Minister of Interior in Kashmir amid rising attacks in the region

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India's Minister of Interior Affairs Amit Shah is on three-day visit to Kashmir.

His visit comes amid rising tensions in the region, with experts warning of growing militancy.

But officials say the situation has actually improved in the past two years, as Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.

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Japan’s Princess Mako marries former college classmate amid controversy

Japan's Princess Mako married her former college classmate Kei Komuro early on Tuesday morning, marking her official exit from the Imperial Household.

The union has been met by widespread public criticism over a financial dispute involving Komuro's family.

Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.

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Hong Kong Security Bureau dismisses Amnesty security law criticism

Hong Kong's Security Bureau is dismissing allegations the city's controversial national security law is eroding public freedoms. The latest criticism of the legislation comes as global human rights group Amnesty International says it is closing its Hong Kong offices, because of the impact of the law.

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.


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Monday, October 25, 2021

Tech sector propels U.S. markets up to record highs

The Dow Jones and S&P 500 hit record highs Monday thanks to a big day
for the tech sector.

This comes as the biggest players in the industry are set to release
quarterly earnings results throughout the trading week.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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United Nations condemns Sudan coup

The United Nations has condemned the coup in Sudan.

Military leaders have arrested political leaders in the capital Khartoum.

Sarah Walton reports.

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Questions about Live Ammunition on Rust Set

Authorities are investigating the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on a movie set in New Mexico. 

She died and the movie's director was wounded after actor Alec Baldwin fired a gun being used as a prop.


Rachel Silverman has this report. 


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Sudan Coup


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A military coup in Sudan is reportedly underway, with the country's civilian leaders under arrest. Sudan's  transitional prime minister Abdallah Hamdok and other government officials are reportedly under house arrest.Sudan's Ministry of Information says that the detentions were conducted by "joint military forces".

 Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa : 

 

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Historic day for the auto industry: Tesla market cap tops $1tn

Electric carmaker Tesla briefly topped a $1 trillion market cap during trade on Monday - a first for the auto industry.

The fresh high follows news that rental car giant Hertz is buying at least 100,000 Teslas by the end of next year.
 
Toni Waterman has more from Austin, Texas.

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Moderna trial shows Covid-19 vaccine is safe for 6 - 11-year-olds

US biotech firm Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective in children aged six to eleven.  


It comes the day before US government advisors vote on whether to authorize the Pfizer vaccine in children aged 5-11, meaning that age group could receive a vaccine as early as next month.


Kate Fisher reports from Washington


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Microsoft: Hackers targeting U.S. tech companies and IT supply chain


There's been a new series of attempted hacks on U.S. tech companies similar to the Russian-linked SolarWinds attacks on government entities last year.

Microsoft has revealed the scale of the hacks on their partners and customers.

Caroline Malone reports from Washington.


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Millions of Afghan face starvation this winter: UN

The United Nations World Food Program warns that millions of Afghans
could face starvation this winter.

The delivery of aid has been curtailed since the Taliban took power in
August and a drought has further compounded the situation.

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.

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WHO chief warns ending Covid-19 pandemic is a 'choice'

The head of the WHO has warned that ending the Covid-19 pandemic is a 'choice.'

Speaking at the World Health summit in Berlin, Tedros Adhanom Gebreyesus has reiterated his call for the equitable distribution of vaccines worldwide. 

Lucy Hough has more from Brussels. 

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GREENHOUSE GAS LEVELS REACHED RECORD HIGH LAST YEAR

Concentrations of greenhouse gases in the earth's atmosphere reached a record high last year - the World Meteorological Organization has said. It's the latest warning to be issued by scientists ahead of the COP26 Climate Summit that kicks off in Glasgow next week. Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.


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IS CLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY IN UGANDA BOMB ATTACK

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ISIS has claimed responsibility for a bomb attack that killed at least one person in Uganda's capital Kampala on Saturday night. Leon Ssenyange has more from Kampala


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Fans attacks Kashmiri youth in India after loss to arch-rival Pakistan in Cricket World Cup

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India's loss to arch-rivals Pakistan in the international cricket world cup has sparked violence in the state of Punjab.

Six Kashmiri men were attacked by fans for allegedly being Pakistan supporters.

Indian team player, Mohammad Shami too is facing flak, as Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.

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China enforces tourism clampdown to combat new COVID-19 outbreak

China's health authorities say the country's latest COVID-19 outbreak is likely to worsen in the coming days. New cases have been discovered in 11 provinces in the past week. 

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.


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Japan’s ruling LDP loses 1-of-2 by-elections, dealing a blow to PM Kishida

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party suffered a defeat in one of two House of Councillors by-elections held Sunday. The result signals waning public support with just a week to go until the general election. 


Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.


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China and Russia Hold First Joint Patrols in Western Pacific

China and Russia held joint drills in the western pacific over the past week in a sign of strengthening military and diplomatic ties between the two countries.

Beijing says the operation was part of annual cooperation between China and Russia and not aimed at any other country.

Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.

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Sunday, October 24, 2021

Notorious Colombian Drug Lord Captured

Colombia's military forces have captured the notorious drug lord Dairo Antonio Usuga, after the Colombian government had offered an $800,000 reward for information that would lead to his whereabouts

The United States had also placed a $5 million bounty on him.

Our U.S. correspondent Julia Sun has been following this story from New York.

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