Protests erupt in India, after 11 men convicted for rape and murder are released from prison

More than 6000 Indian citizens, including social workers and human rights activists, have urged the country's Supreme Court to revoke the release of 11 men who jailed for life for gang raping a pregnant Muslim woman during religious riots in 2002.

Women's rights activists have staged protests in the capital after these men were granted remission.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports from New Delhi. 

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Japan launches hotline for victims of controversial Unification Church

The Japanese government is cracking down on the controversial Unification Church amid growing public concerns over its ties to Japanese politics.

Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's fatal shooting last month has put the church in the spotlight for allegations it extorts money from its members. 

Thisanka Siripala reports from Tokyo.

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US DoJ Trump affidavit could be unsealed, says judge

A federal judge in Florida has ordered the US Justice Department to prepare for the release of the affidavit used to justify the FBI search at Mar-a-Lago, Donald Trump's home, earlier this month.

The former President of the United States is being investigated for allegedly taking top secret documents from the White House to his Florida residence as he left office, a potential violation of the Espionage Act. 

The country's Attorney General Merrick Garland last week approved the release of the warrant used to execute that search.

From Washington, Benji Hyer reports. 

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US economic data paints mixed picture

US stocks finished slightly higher after turning positive in the final
hours of trading.

Meanwhile new data continues to paint an uncertain picture of the
state of the US economy.

Sarah Walton reports

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Man pleads not guilty to attack on Salman Rushdie

A man has appeared in court to plead not guilty to attacking author
Salman Rushdie.

The writer is still being treated in hospital after being stabbed.

Sarah Walton reports

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UN leader visits Ukraine, meets leaders of Turkey & Ukraine to ease food crisis

The United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has met the Ukrainian and Turkish presidents, to discuss a way to end violence in Ukraine, and ease energy and food crises.

Ukraine was a major contributor to world food supplies before Russia's invasion.

U.S. Correspondent Caroline Malone reports.

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Former Trump Organization CFO pleads guilty to tax fraud

A long-time executive for the Trump Organization has pleaded guilty to
tax fraud.

As part of a plea deal, Alan Weisselberg has agreed to testify against
Donald Trump's real estate company when it goes on trial.

Gabrielle Fahmy reports.

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Mali accuses France of sending arms to jihadists

The Malian foreign minister has accused France of violating its airspace as well as supplying weapons and intelligence to terrorists in the West African country.

It comes after France definitively pulled all of its troops fighting armed groups out of Mali this week.

For more on this, here's Ross Cullen in Paris.

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US and Taiwan announce trade negotiations will begin

The US and Taiwan will begin formal trade negotiations, an
announcement that has angered Beijing.

The talks could pave the way for a free trade agreement between Taipei
and Washington, something the island has long sought.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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DRC REBELS ATTACK HYDROPOWER PLANT

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Suspected rebels have killed civilians and damaged a hydropower plant under construction in Virunga National Park in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The rebels are reported to have used heavy weapons to shell the park during fierce fighting with the army. Chris Ocamringa has that report from Kinshasa.

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MOSCOW REGION ISSUES HIGHEST FIRE WARNING

The Ministry of Emergency Situations in Russia's Moscow Region has issued its highest level alert: warning forest, peat bogs and grassland fires are highly probable over the next four days.

It's recommending people do not head into nature, do not start fires, and do not burn rubbish -- until the threat from an extended period of hot and dry weather has passed.

Stuart Smith reports from Moscow.

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Emirates suspends all Flights to Nigeria

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Emirates Airlines has announced the suspension of its flight operations to Nigeria, starting September 1, 2022.

 

In a Statement on Thursday, United Arab Emirates carrier said the suspension was necessary due to its inability to repatriate its earnings of over $85 million from Nigeria.

 

Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja

 

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Serbia, Kosovo hold crisis talks in Brussels amid tensions

Talks between the leaders of Serbia and Kosovo are taking place in Brussels, with European Union mediators hoping the face-to-face meeting will help de-escalate flaring tensions in the region.

Most EU countries view Kosovo as a separate state, but Serbia does not recognise its independence.

The NATO military alliance says its mission in the region is ready to act if the security situation deteriorates.

Rosie Birchard reports from Brussels.

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KABUL MOSQUE EXPLOSION KILLS AT LEAST 21

At least 21 people have died in an explosion in a packed mosque in Kabul, according to Afghan officials.

It's not yet clear who was behind the bomb blast which injured dozens more.

Olly Barratt reports from Erbil, Iraq.

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UK RAIL NETWORK CHAOS ONCE AGAIN AS UNIONS WALK OUT IN ANOTHER ROUND OF STRIKES

More than 40,000 railway workers have walked out in another round of planned strikes across the United Kingdom. 

Just 20% of train services will operate on Thursday as a result of the action. Unions and rail companies and operators are locked in an ongoing dispute over pay, job security and working conditions. 

Four days of disruption are expected across the network. 

Chief Executive of Network Rail, Andrew Haines, claims following a fall in ticket sales through the Covid19 pandemic, operators can't afford to offer the pay rises the unions are asking for.

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Rail Unions have accused the government of not facilitating negotiations with a spokesperson for the Rail and Maritime Transport Workers Union saying a 'reasonable offer' has not yet been received. 

Dr Ashok Kumar, Senior lecturer in Political Economy at London's Birkbeck University, says slow progress is being made.

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Confusion over resettlement leaves thousands of Rohingyas refugees in India in limbo

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Rohingya refugees in Delhi went from hopeful to fearful in a matter of hours as the government backtracked on its announcement to resettle them.

India's minister of housing and urban affairs had said the refugees would be given flats on the outskirts of the capital.

But withdrew the announcement later – reportedly due to backlash within his own party.

Ishan Garg reports.

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Japan and China Focus on Rebuilding Bilateral Relations

Japan and China say they will increase their bilateral communication, amid escalating tensions over the future of Taiwan. 

Ties between the two countries are being strained by the fallout from the visit to Taiwan of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

Thisanka Siripala reports from Tokyo.

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US markets fall as Fed signals further aggressive interest rate hikes

The Dow closed down for the first time in six days as investors
reacted to notes from the most recent Federal Reserve meeting.

Meanwhile new figures show little change to retail sales.

Sarah Walton reports

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Giuliani testifies before Georgia grand jury in 2020 election fraud allegation probe

Rudy Giuliani one of the most outspoken advocates of former U.S. President Trump's 2020 election lies, has appeared before a grand jury in Georgia. It's part of a criminal probe into efforts to overturn the last Presidential election result.

U.S. Correspondent Caroline Malone reports.

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DEFENCE MINISTERS ASSEMBLE IN MOSCOW

Defence ministers from around the world are meeting in Russia for the 10th Moscow Conference on International Security.

Russia's Sergei Shoigu says it's a chance for the militaries of other countries to gain first hand knowledge of Russia's defence priorities — and for Russia to learn about theirs.

Stuart Smith reports from Moscow.

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