Democrat John Fetterman has won Pennsylvania's race for US Senate,
flipping a Republican-held seat and giving his party hope they can
retain control of the closely divided chamber.
Benji Hyer has been following the election from the state's capital Harrisburg.
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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
US Congress hangs in balance following Midterm election
Control of the US Congress hangs in the balance with votes in key
battleground states still being counted.The Republicans failed to produce their hoped for ‘red wave’ in the
Midterm elections, but remain in a strong position to win the House of
Representatives.
Simon Marks in Washington says the Democrats did better than expected.
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Simon Marks in Washington says Democrats outperformed expectations,
despite significant headwinds heading into this election.
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UK Announces 95M Pounds Climate Adaptation Budget for Nigeria
The United Kingdom has announced a 95 million pounds fund to support climate resilient agriculture in Nigeria.
Tesem Akende reports from Jos.
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Control of Congress unclear but red wave fails to materialize
Control of Congress in the United States remains unclear Wednesday
morning with a number of tightly contested races still too close to
call.
But Democrats have won a few key seats in battleground states,
seemingly fending off a Republican red wave.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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morning with a number of tightly contested races still too close to
call.
But Democrats have won a few key seats in battleground states,
seemingly fending off a Republican red wave.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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Luxembourg PM speaks out after Qatari world cup ambassador denounces homosexuality
Luxembourg's Prime Minister Xavier Bettel, who is openly gay, has spoken out after a Qatari world cup ambassador described homosexuality as "damage in the mind."
Rights campaigners have called on football governing body Fifa to pressure World Cup host nation Qatar to change laws which criminalise same-sex relations.
Rosie Birchard reports.
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The Democratic Republic of Congo's fighter jets have bombarded rebel-held areas in the country's east in the latest round of fighting against the M23 rebels. The fighting has forced hundreds of people to flee their homes. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.....
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Four times more children killed in UK military Afghan operations than previously disclosed
The UK government has paid compensation for the deaths of 64 children in Afghanistan, four times more than previously acknowledged.
The children were killed in fighting involving UK forces between 2006 and 2014, according to new figures from the charity Action on Armed Violence.
The Ministry of Defence had formerly only admitted to 16 child fatalities in Afghanistan.
Sally Patterson has more in London.
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OPPOSITION QUESTION UK PM'S JUDGEMENT OVER WILLIAMSON
Opposition parties are questioning UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's judgement after a cabinet minister quit over bullying claims.
Gavin Williamson has resigned, insisting he wants to clear his name over allegations about his conduct towards colleagues.
The Labour Party says Rishi Sunak should never have appointed him to cabinet.
MP Christian Wakeford defected from the Tories to Labour in January and says it's damning for the Prime Minister.
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Gavin Williamson has resigned, insisting he wants to clear his name over allegations about his conduct towards colleagues.
The Labour Party says Rishi Sunak should never have appointed him to cabinet.
MP Christian Wakeford defected from the Tories to Labour in January and says it's damning for the Prime Minister.
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N Korea fires missile during US midterms
North Korea has fired a ballistic missile into the Sea of Japan, falling short of Japanese waters.
It’s the 32nd launch by Pyongyang this year.
Chris Gilbert reports.
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US Midterms: control of House & Senate remain too close to call
Polls have now closed in all 50 US states with still no precise
picture of which party will control the House of Representatives and
Senate.
Some key races are still too close to call as Democrats try to hang on
to their slim majorities in Congress.
But projections still put the Republicans in a stronger position to
seize control of the House or Representatives.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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picture of which party will control the House of Representatives and
Senate.
Some key races are still too close to call as Democrats try to hang on
to their slim majorities in Congress.
But projections still put the Republicans in a stronger position to
seize control of the House or Representatives.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Magnitude 6.6 earthquake in Nepal kills at least six
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At least 6 have died in Nepal after an earthquake of 6.6 magnitude hit the Himalayan nation.
Officials say the victims were trapped under the debris of houses – as the quake struck in the wee hours of Wednesday morning.
Ishan Garg has more.
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Tuesday, November 8, 2022
US Midterm: exit polls show inflation top issue for voters
Polls are starting to close in the US Midterm elections, with exit
polls showing inflation and abortion are the top issues for voters.
The election will determine who controls Congress for the next two
years, with Republicans hoping to win both the House and Senate from
the Democrats.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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polls showing inflation and abortion are the top issues for voters.
The election will determine who controls Congress for the next two
years, with Republicans hoping to win both the House and Senate from
the Democrats.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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U.S. stocks climb as Wall Street awaits election results
U.S. stocks ended the day higher, as investors await the results of
the country's midterms elections.
Midterms usually lead to a rally in the stock market…but as Gabrielle
Fahmy reports from New York, Tuesday was a volatile trading session.
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the country's midterms elections.
Midterms usually lead to a rally in the stock market…but as Gabrielle
Fahmy reports from New York, Tuesday was a volatile trading session.
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WILLIAMSON QUITS UK GOVT OVER BULLYING CLAIMS
Sir Gavin Williamson has resigned from the UK cabinet after bullying allegations.
He faces a series of claims about his conduct towards former colleagues.
Olly Barratt reports from London.
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He faces a series of claims about his conduct towards former colleagues.
Olly Barratt reports from London.
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US Midterms: Pennsylvania could hold key to Senate
35 Senate seats are up for grabs in these Midterm elections — the
swing state of Pennsylvania is perhaps the tightest and most closely
watched of those contests.
It could ultimately decide the balance of power in the Senate, which
is currently split 50-50 between the Democrat and Republican parties.
Benji Hyer is in Pennsylvania's state capital Harrisburg with the latest.
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swing state of Pennsylvania is perhaps the tightest and most closely
watched of those contests.
It could ultimately decide the balance of power in the Senate, which
is currently split 50-50 between the Democrat and Republican parties.
Benji Hyer is in Pennsylvania's state capital Harrisburg with the latest.
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Winning Ticket for Largest Powerball Jackpot Ever
The California lottery has announced the numbers for the winning ticket in the largest jackpot in American history.
The record Powerball jackpot had gone 40 straight drawings with no winner….(until Tuesday.)
Rachel Silverman has this report from San Francisco.
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Americans voting in sharply divided Midterm election
Republicans and Democrats are voting in a sharply divided Midterm election.
Republicans say Democrats have bungled the economy, while the
Democrats warn abortion access and democracy are under threat from
their rivals.
The outcome will determine control of Congress - and if Republicans
flip either the House of Representatives or the Senate it will make it
harder for President Joe Biden.
Jagruti Dave is at a polling station in Arlington, Virgina.
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Early voting has broken the levels seen in the last Midterm election
four years ago.
Jagruti Dave is at a polling station in Arlington, Virgina.
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Republicans say Democrats have bungled the economy, while the
Democrats warn abortion access and democracy are under threat from
their rivals.
The outcome will determine control of Congress - and if Republicans
flip either the House of Representatives or the Senate it will make it
harder for President Joe Biden.
Jagruti Dave is at a polling station in Arlington, Virgina.
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Early voting has broken the levels seen in the last Midterm election
four years ago.
Jagruti Dave is at a polling station in Arlington, Virgina.
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US justice dept sends monitors to oversee some polling stations
The US justice department has sent monitors to polling locations across 24 states to check compliance with electoral laws as Americans head to the polls in this year's midterm elections.
In North Carolina, sixteen incidents of alleged voter intimidation, harassment or interference of voters and election officials have been reported since the start of early in-person voting, according to the State Board of Elections.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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Voting continues in US Midterms
Control of the US Congress is up for grabs in the Midterm elections.
The Republicans are hoping for a so-called 'red wave', allowing them
to flip both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Some of the early results on the east coast could give an indication
of whether it will be a good night for the Republicans.
Caroline Malone is at a polling station in Arlington, Virginia.
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The Republicans are hoping for a so-called 'red wave', allowing them
to flip both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Some of the early results on the east coast could give an indication
of whether it will be a good night for the Republicans.
Caroline Malone is at a polling station in Arlington, Virginia.
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"We must keep a fair playing field in international trade" - EU criticises US over green tax cuts
While US lawmakers are busy with midterm elections, a new trade dispute between Washington and Brussels may be brewing.
European Union finance ministers met for talks on Wednesday and once again criticised the United States' Inflation Reduction Act -- over what the EU says are provisions which distort fair competition.
Rosie Birchard reports from Brussels.
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