Friday, July 15, 2022

DRC MONKEYPOX CASES

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Health officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo have recorded 10 deaths and 618 cases of Monkeypox in the central province of Sankuru over the past six months.
Authorities are appealing for financial assistance to prevent the disease from spreading further. Chris Ocamringa has that report from Kinshasa.

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India detects its first case of Monkeypox

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The Indian government has sent special teams to Kerala where the country has reported its first case of Monkeypox.

A man, recently back from the UAE tested positive for the disease.

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

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Biden makes controversial trip to Saudi Arabia

US President Joe Biden is traveling to Saudi Arabia (Friday) to attend a summit with Crown Prince Mohamed Bin Salman. He will separately meet his father, King Salman.

The controversial trip follows a visit to Israel, which highlighted differences of approach over Iran between the US president and his Israeli counterpart.


Nina-Maria Potts has more from Tel Aviv:


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HEAT TO RISE IN UK

UK health services are braced for a surge in demand as temperatures rise towards possible records.
 
The Met Office has issued an "amber" extreme heat warning for much of England and Wales from Sunday until Tuesday next week.

Temperatures could top 37 degrees on Monday and Tuesday.

Some train companies have warned that services will be affected as a result.

Cabinet minister Kit Malthouse chaired an emergency government meeting on concerns about the looming heatwave.

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Hong Kong seeks to solve shortage of affordable housing

The Hong Kong government says it’s planning for a ten-fold increase in the number of new homes that can be built in the territory next year. It’s hoping that’ll help to solve the lack of affordable housing in the city. But some analysts say it’s still not enough. 

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.


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Thursday, July 14, 2022

Ivana Trump, Donald Trump's first wife, dies at 73

Ivana Trump, the first wife of former President Donald Trump, has died
at the age of 73.

She's described by the Trump family in a statement as "an incredible
woman" and "a survivor."

From New York, Gabrielle Fahmy reports.

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Inflation and earnings weigh on US markets

Disappointing earnings results from a few of the major U.S. banks
soured sentiment on Wall Street Thursday.

And Wednesday's disappointing inflation news continues to weigh on the
minds of investors.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Texas sues Biden Administration over post-Roe emergency abortions

Texas has sued the Biden Administration over a federal law that requires doctors to provide emergency medical care to patients - including abortions.

At least eight states, including Texas, have banned abortions since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last month.

Toni Waterman has more.

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Italian president rejects PM Draghi's resignation

Italy's president has rejected Prime Minister Mario Draghi's offer of resignation.


Draghi said he would resign after a key coalition partner boycotted a confidence vote in the country's senate. 


Draghi has been heading up the Italian government since February 2021.


Reporter Rosie Birchard breaks down how the political crisis unfolded. 


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EUROZONE FORECAST: INFLATION UP, GROWTH DOWN

The European Commission has released its Summer economic forecast - warning the war in Ukraine is continuing to cast a long shadow over Europe's finances. Inflation is now expected to hit 7.6% this year in 2022 - up from May's forecast of 6.1%. Growth is slightly down at 2.6% but expected to fall to 1.4% next year. 

Laura Makin-Isherwood reports from Brussels.


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Man charged in rape of 10-year-old U.S. girl who had to travel to get an abortion

In the U.S., a man has been charged with raping a 10-year-old girl who
had to travel across state lines to get an abortion.

The girl - whose identity is being protected - lived in Ohio, one of
the states where most abortions were outlawed after a U.S. Supreme
Court decision last month.

Gabrielle Fahmy reports.

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FDA approves Novavax Covid-19 vaccine

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized Novavax's
two-dose Covid-19 vaccine.

The hope is that unvaccinated Americans will be more willing to take this shot.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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UK's Conservative Party leadership race down to final 5

Wednesday's Conservative Party leadership vote has concluded, eliminating another candidate.


The number still in the contest is now down to 5 from the original 11.


Chris Jones has more from London.


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Dozens unaccounted for following flooding in rural Virginia

Search efforts are underway to find dozens of people still unaccounted for following severe flooding in a rural part of the US state of Virginia.


Six inches of rain fell there in just a few hours earlier this week, causing power outages, damaging roads, and tearing homes from their foundations.


Benji Hyer has been following developments from Washington DC, which borders the affected state. 


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US & Israel pledge to stop Iran obtaining nuclear weapons

US President Joe Biden and Israeli prime minister Yair Lapid have
signed a pledge to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons.

In his first visit to the Middle East as President, Mr Biden is trying
to win support for a reinvigorated nuclear deal with Tehran.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Impeachment hearings under way

Rainstorm Claims Six Lives, Injures 65 in Nigeria

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At least Wednesday said six people have died in a rainstorm that hit Kafin-Hausa Local Government Area of Jigawa State, North west Nigeria.


The state Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), says 65 people also sustained injuries in the storm.

 

Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja

 

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RESEND: Australia – Father of victim to sue Catholic Church and Cardinal

The father of a former choirboy is attempting to sue the Catholic Church
and Cardinal George Pell.
Pell was found guilty of abusing two choirboys in December of 1996, but
the convictions were unanimously QUASHED by the Australian High Court.
Shaun Bindley reports from Brisbane.

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Countries coordinate on Ukraine war crimes cases in The Hague

Ukrainian foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba is in The Hague for a major meeting focused on coordinating efforts to investigate alleged Russian war crimes. 


The conference is co-hosted by the International Criminal Court, the Dutch foreign ministry, and the European Commission.


Rosie Birchard reports. 


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CONSERVATIVES VOTE AGAIN ON LEADERSHIP

One of the six remaining candidates in the Conservative leadership contest will be eliminated later (Thursday) in the second ballot of MPs.

Rishi Sunak received the most votes in Wednesday's vote by lawmakers, followed by Penny Mordaunt and Liz Truss.

The whittling down will continue until two candidates remain - and then the wider party membership will choose the next leader and UK Prime Minister.

Tom Tugendhat is one of the final six in the race, and says the party needs to change.

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