Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb is Latest US Official to Visit Taiwan

The governor of the US state of Indiana has become the latest US official to visit Taiwan, defying pressure from Beijing.

Eric Holcomb referred to the visit as an economic development trip.

Patrick Fok reports from Beijing

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Hong Kong police question five people over suspected trafficking operation

Hong Kong police are questioning five people in connection with a suspected human trafficking operation in Southeast Asia. Police say more than 20 Hong Kong citizens are being held captive in Cambodia and Myanmar. 

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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Japan PM Recovering from Covid-19 amid escalating infections

The office of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says he's recovering from Covid-19, after testing positive following a week-long vacation. 

His positive test comes as Japan is experiencing its worst outbreak yet, and continues to top global rankings for new daily infections. 

Thisanka Siripala reports from Tokyo

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Cheney vows to continue fight against "election deniers"

Republican Congresswoman Liz Cheney, a vocal critic of Donald Trump, says she'll continue fighting against members of her own party who support the former president's false claims about the 2020 election.

She made the comments in an interview with ABC news after she lost to a Trump-backed candidate in the primary race in Wyoming.

Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave has the details.

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US Markets preview: Investors await economic data and Fed chair speech

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A series of data releases next week are set to give an update on the
state of the US economy.

Meanwhile the chair of the Federal Reserve will give a highly
anticipated speech at the annual global central banking conference in
Jackson Hole.

Sarah Walton reports.

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Islamic State 'Beatle' El Shafee Elsheikh sentenced to life in prison in U.S.

An ISIS militant who was one of the ringleaders in the beheading of
American hostages has been sentenced to life in prison.

El Shafee Elsheikh was part of an Islamic State cell nicknamed "The
Beatles" for their British accents.

Gabrielle Fahmy reports.

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South Sudan riskiest country for aid workers-UN

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The United Nations says 130 aid workers have been killed since South Sudan gained independence in 2011.

The world body says the East African country South Sudan continues to be the most violent nation for aid workers, followed by Afghanistan and Syria.

Patrick Oyet reports

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UN PEACEKEEPERS LEAVE BUTEMBO

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The United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo has pulled out of a large city in the east of the country following last month's violent protest against its troops. The locals have been demanding the withdrawal of the peacekeepers for their perceived failure to protect them from attacks by militia groups. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

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White House to host anti-hate crime summit

President Joe Biden is to host a summit to counter hate-fueled violence.

The September event is part of White House efforts against gun crime.

Sarah Walton reports

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IATA Says Trapped Funds of Foreign Airlines in Nigeria Hit $464 Million

The International Air Transport Association, IATA says funds of foreign airlines trapped in Nigeria have increased from 450 million dollars to 464 million dollars.

 

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.

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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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