Wednesday, October 5, 2022

DRC PRECOP27 MEETING

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US climate envoy John Kerry has asked the Democratic Republic of Congo to withdraw some of the oil blocks that it put up for auction in July this year in order to protect its forests. Mr. Kerry made the call on the sidelines of a climate conference in the DRC capital Kinshasa. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

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UKRAINE MAKES FURTHER GAINS

Ukraine's President says his forces have liberated 'dozens' of settlements this week from Russian occupation.

During his latest video address, Volodymyr Zelensky says troops have made "rapid, powerful" advances in the south and east of the country.

Former NATO adviser Professor Gwythian Prins says the Ukrainians are making quick and strategic gains.

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Ten people feared dead after avalanche in the Himalayas

Ten people are feared dead and several more are missing in the Indian Himalayas after a group of mountaineers were hit by an avalanche.

Rescue operations are underway to try to find survivors.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun has more.

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Japan and United States vow to boost defenses in response to North Korea missile launch

Japan, South Korea and the United States are resolving to strengthen their defenses in response to Tuesday's missile launch by North Korea. 

The missile flew over Japan before landing in the Pacific Ocean, and had the longest range of any fired by Pyongyang yet. 


Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. 


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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

US stocks surge and Twitter shares pop

U.S. stocks surged for a second straight day on hopes that the Federal
Reserve may begin to adopt a more dovish stance.

And Twitter's shares jumped more than 20 percent amid signs that Elon
Musk's plan to buy the company is back on.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Elon Musk agrees to buy Twitter at original share price

It looks like Elon Musk is going to be buying Twitter after all.

The billionaire has reportedly sent a letter to the social media
company… offering to complete the deal for the original 44 billion
dollar price tag.

Gabrielle Fahmy reports from New York.

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Biden & Harris speak to Zelenksy; unveil $625m security package

US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, have spoken to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and unveiled a $625 million security assistance package to Ukraine.


It comes amid Russia's annexation of regions in the eastern and southern parts of the country.


From Washington, Kate Fisher, reports


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U.S. condemns North Korea missile launch vows support for Japan

U.S. President Joe Biden says his commitment to Japan's defense is
ironclad in the wake of North Korea's latest missile test.

On Monday Pyongyang fired a long-range ballistic missile over Japan.
The first such launch in five years.

The United Nations has also strongly condemned the launch.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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UN calls on central banks not to use interest rate hikes to slow inflation

The United Nations has called on central banks to halt their interest
rate increases.

It warns that further policy tightening could cause a serious global
economic downturn.

Gabrielle Fahmy reports from New York.

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NOBEL PRIZE FOR PHYSICS ANNOUNCED

Three physicists have been awarded the Nobel Prize for physics for
their work on quantum science.
The prize in Physics was awarded on Tuesday.
Jody Jacobs has more.

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Beloved country music singer Loretta Lynn dies

Country music Hall of Famer Loretta Lynn has passed away at the age of 90.

She became a legend in the music scene in the 1970s with songs like "You ain't woman enough", and "Coal Miner's Daughter."
U.S. Correspondent Caroline Malone reports.


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Confusion in UK over budget details

The British prime minister and finance minister say there will be no imminent explanation of their fiscal plan. Their announcement comes after their unfunded budget set off turmoil in the markets. Julia Chapman has more.

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Ukraine celebrates Russian military withdrawal from Lyman

The scale of Russia's military defeat in the Ukrainian town of Lyman is becoming apparent as western reporters and other observers reach it.


The withdrawal of Moscow's troops came after months of conflict there.


In Russia, it's led to fresh criticism of the country's military leadership on television and social media platforms.


Reporter Sergio Olmos is on his way to Lyman and explains the importance of Ukraine's victory there.


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Elon Musk’s ‘peace plan’ for Ukraine sparks firestorm

Elon Musk has landed in hot water after he tweeted out a 'peace plan' for Ukraine which includes ceding territory to Russia.

The Twitter poll - which went out to the Tesla CEO's 107 million followers - had drawn the ire of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and the support of the Kremlin.

Toni Waterman has more.

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EU approves rules mandating single charger for all smartphones from 2024

People living in the European Union will no longer have to keep a handful of different chargers for their tech devices from the end of 2024.


That's after lawmakers in the European Parliament gave final backing to legislation that will force manufacturers of mobile phones and some other gadgets to fit all devices with USB-C charging ports.


The laws are the first of their kind in the world. 


Rosie Birchard is our reporter in Brussels.


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PM TRUSS TACKLED OVER BENEFITS PAYMENTS

The UK Prime Minister Liz Truss is facing further pressures from her own party members, as her government's economic plan continues to face scrutiny. A number of Conservative MPs have asked Ms Truss to confirm there will be no real-terms cuts to benefits payments paid to those who are eligible for them. Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.


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Nigerian Billionaire Arrested By the Country’s Drug Law Enforcement Agency For Drug Trafficking

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Nigeria's Drug Law Enforcement Agency says it has arrested Ugochukwu Nsofor Chukwukadibia, a billionaire drug barron and recovered over 13 million Tramadol pills worth over $18 million in street value from one of his mansions in a highbrow residential estate in Lagos State.

 

The arrest of Ugochukwu who is the Chairman of Autonation Motors Ltd, comes barely two months after NDLEA uncovered a methamphetamine clandestine laboratory in the residence of another suspected drug kingpin in the estate, Chris Emeka Nzewi, who was arrested in July.

 

Ajeck Mangut reports

 

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Several French cities to boycott showing World Cup matches

Several French cities, including Paris and Marseille, will not show 2022 World Cup matches on big screens in protest at Qatar's human rights and environmental records.

Ross Cullen reports from Paris.

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AU asks Tanzania to review policy on pregnant teens

The African Union Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child  wants the government to review its policies on re-admitting pregnant and married girls to school. Last year  Tanzania agreed to re-admit pregnant and married girls to school but hasn't reviewed all policies.

 

Daniel Kijo reports from Dar es salaam


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UK GOVT FACES NEW REBELLION OVER BENEFITS

UK Prime Minister Liz Truss is facing another rebellion from some of her MPs, after she refused to commit to raising benefits in line with inflation.

It follows a major U-turn from her government on a planned abolition of the top rate of income tax.

Opposition Labour says it would be 'grotesque' not to raise benefits to match inflation.

But Liz Truss says no decision's been made yet about whether benefits can rise as quickly as pensions will.

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