Wednesday, December 7, 2022

COLD WEATHER ALERT ISSUED FOR UK

The UK Health and Security Agency has issued a level 3 weather alert ahead of a predicted cold snap. Some parts of Scotland could hit -10C - with officials warning those temperatures could affect public health. Laura Makin-Isherwood reports from London.


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DRC NAIROBI PEACE TALKS

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Fifty-three armed groups from the Democratic Republic of Congo have agreed to lay down their weapons as the central government finds ways of addressing their grievances.
Representatives of the armed groups made the decision at the East African Community-led peace process in the Kenyan capital Nairobi. Chris Ocamringa has more from the DRC capital Kinshasa....

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Nigeria to Spend 160% of Revenue on Debt Service in 2027, World Bank Warns

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The World Bank has warned that Nigeria's debt service cost to revenue ratio could hit 160 per cent in five years.


It says the country needs better spending, increased revenue and strengthened institutions to position the economy for faster growth.


Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja


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GERMAN POLICE ARREST SUSPECTED FAR-RIGHT TERRORISTS IN DAWN RAIDS

A major police operation is underway in Germany - with dozens of suspected domestic terrorists arrested by police. 

Investigators say a far-right group was plotting to storm the country's Parliament and seize power. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray reports. 

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India raise interests rates as inflation battle continues

India's central bank has raised interest rates as inflation remains uncomfortably high.

This is the fifth consecutive increase in rates, as the central bank warned of risks to inflation and economic  growth in India.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Record number of Hong Kongers emigrate to Canada for education

A record number of Hong Kongers are emigrating to Canada for their higher education. 

Immigration consultants say the exodus is being driven by growing unease over Hong Kong’s political future.

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.


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Democrats win Georgia Senate race to gain outright majority

Democratic US Senator Raphael Warnock is projected to beat his
Trump-back Republican rival Herschel Walker in the Georgia runoff
election.

It gives Joe Biden's party an outright majority in the upper house of
Congress, making it easier for the President over the next two years.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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US, Australia and Japan strengthen military alliance


The United States and Australia are stepping up their military engagement with Japan.


This comes amongst growing concerns over China's increasing assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific region.


Nora Weinek reports from Tokyo.


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Biden celebrates new Taiwanese semiconductor plant in US

US president Joe Biden and Apple CEO Tim Cook were among the guests celebrating the opening of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company's first US facility in the state of Arizona.


The move is seen as critical to shielding the country from future supply chain shortages.


US correspondent Ira Spitzer reports.


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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

U.S MARKETS DOWN AGAIN

Not a good Tuesday on the U.S. markets as stocks fell for another day this week.
The lacklustre performance some economists say comes amid research
released by the Bank of America, which points to negative growth in
the first part of 2023.
Jody Jacobs has more from New York.

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Trump Organization guilty of tax fraud

Donald Trump's real estate company has been found guilty of tax fraud.

A Manhattan jury found the Trump Organization guilty on all 17 counts
after a month-long trial.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Winter poses risk to Ukrainians survival: UN

United Nations officials warn that the targeting of Ukraine's power
grid is threatening the population's survival.

Ukraine's allies at the UN Security Council accuse Russia of
deliberately targeting civilians.

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.

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Jan 6th committee to make criminal referrals over US Capitol attack

The committee investigating the attack on the US Capitol building on
January 6th 2021 says it is preparing to make criminal referrals to
the Department of Justice.

However, the chairman of the committee has not confirmed who will be
referred, and whether it will include the former president Donald
Trump.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Actress Kirstie Alley dies

After battling cancer, Kirstie Alley has died.
71 year old Alley made a name for herself in the eighties when she
starred in the hit television show Cheers.
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30 years since the demolition of the Babri mosque in India

Today marks 30 years since the demolition of the Babri mosque in India - an event that sparked widespread communal riots in the country that left at least 2000 people dead.

For years the land where the mosque stood was disputed - with both Hindus and Muslims claiming the land should be handed over to them.

Three years ago, the Indian Supreme Court ruled that a temple should be built on that land.

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FURTHER CHRISTMAS RAIL STRIKES ANNOUNCED IN UK

In the UK members of the RMT union have announced further rail strikes will take place over Christmas. Staff will walk out from 6pm on Christmas Eve and not return to work until the 27th December in protest over pay, job security and working conditions. Network Rail had presented what it called its 'best and final offer' to unions last week - including a 5% pay rise. That offer was rejected, with union bosses saying it was 'not acceptable'. Laura Makin-Isherwood has more.


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UK farmers warn of food crisis

Farmers in the UK are warning that the country is "sleepwalking" into a food supply crisis. They say rising energy and fertiliser costs as well as Brexit-related struggles are bringing yields down. Julia Chapman has more.

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25 Million Nigerians to Face Food Crisis Next Year

The Food & Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations has projected that over 25 million people in Nigeria will face food insecurity next year.

 

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.

 

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EASTERN DRC MASSACRE

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The Democratic Republic of Congo's Minister of Industry, Julien Paluku says around 300 people were killed in an attack on a village in the east of the country last week. The Minister accused the M23 rebels of carrying out the massacre in Kishishe village in the country's east. But the rebels have denied the accusation. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

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THE STAKES ARE BEING RAISED BETWEEN RUSSIA AND UKRAINE



The stakes are being raised in Russia's now 10 month war on its neighbour Ukraine, following a number of alleged drone strikes on military bases operated by the Kremlin, inside Russian territory.


Sarah Coates has more from Kyiv


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