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At Least sixteen people are reported dead in a road accident in northern Uganda.
According to local authorities a passenger bus collided with a stationary truck on Friday
Hillary Ayesiga reports
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Friday, January 6, 2023
Uganda Nearing Being Declared Ebola Free
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Uganda is days away from being declared ebola free, if no new cases are reported by January 10.
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) says Uganda did a good job in containing the outbreak which was declared in September.
Isabel Nakirya reports
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UGANDA CAR ACCIDENT
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At Least sixteen people are reported dead in a road accident in northern Uganda.
According to local authorities a passenger bus collided with a stationary truck on Friday
Hillary Ayesiga reports
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US-GERMANY ANNOUNCE MAJOR WEAPONS PACKAGE FOR UKRAINE
A major defence package has been announced for Ukraine, with several Western countries banding together to provide infantry fighting vehicles for ground forces.
The vehicles, which will come from the US, Germany and France, are considered key to helping Ukrainian troops take back Russian-held territory in the east of the country.
The vehicles, which will come from the US, Germany and France, are considered key to helping Ukrainian troops take back Russian-held territory in the east of the country.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
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REVELATIONS FROM HARRY MEMOIR CONTINUE AHEAD OF INTERNATIONAL RELEASE
More revelations from Prince Harry's book have been leaked ahead of its release next week.
They include him detailing how he killed 25 Taliban fighters while he was a helicopter pilot in Afghanistan.
Other claims made are that Prince William was "tormented" over their father's affair with Camilla - and that the brothers "begged" Charles not to re-marry.
Royal correspondent Peter Hunt says the memoir appears to diminish the chances of relations being repaired.
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They include him detailing how he killed 25 Taliban fighters while he was a helicopter pilot in Afghanistan.
Other claims made are that Prince William was "tormented" over their father's affair with Camilla - and that the brothers "begged" Charles not to re-marry.
Royal correspondent Peter Hunt says the memoir appears to diminish the chances of relations being repaired.
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Uganda Captures Suspected Allied Democratic Forces Rebel Commander
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The Ugandan army says it has arrested the commander of the ADF group suspected to have carried out an attack in the western part of the country in December last year.
The army reported it had killed about 20 of the rebels, captured others, and recovered firearms.
The Ugandan army says it has arrested the commander of the ADF group suspected to have carried out an attack in the western part of the country in December last year.
The army reported it had killed about 20 of the rebels, captured others, and recovered firearms.
Isabel Nakirya reports.
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India's capital to elect a new Mayor
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India’s capital New Delhi will elect a new Mayor on Friday.
It’s a battle between the federal ruling Bhartiya Janta Party and the Aam Aadmi Party which presently governs the city-state.
Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.
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China dismisses WHO concerns over its Covid data
China is dismissing criticism from the World Health Organisation about its management of the Covid outbreak in the country. Beijing says it’s sharing information on the outbreak in a transparent manner, and is urging the WHO to be more objective.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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US House Speaker election becomes longest since 1859
The saga to vote in the next Speaker of the US House of Representatives continues - breaking records last set almost 165 years ago.
Republican Kevin McCarthy has now lost 11 rounds of voting over three days - despite making major concessions to the group of hardliners in his party voting against him.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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MARKETS END LOWER DUE TO POSSIBLE JOB CUTS
Increased job cuts by Amazon and Goldman Sachs might have caused
another flat day on the US markets.
US Stocks ended the day lower on Thursday.
Jody Jacobs has more from New York...
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another flat day on the US markets.
US Stocks ended the day lower on Thursday.
Jody Jacobs has more from New York...
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US House vote: McCarthy loses 8th vote
Kevin McCarthy, the Republican's leader in Congress has failed yet
again to be elected speaker of the House of Representatives.
Despite making fresh concessions to hard-line right-wingers, the
Republican party is deadlocked with far-right members of Congress
continuing to block Mr. McCarthy's victory.
At one point today Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz of Florida even
voted for former President Donald Trump to become speaker of the
House.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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again to be elected speaker of the House of Representatives.
Despite making fresh concessions to hard-line right-wingers, the
Republican party is deadlocked with far-right members of Congress
continuing to block Mr. McCarthy's victory.
At one point today Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz of Florida even
voted for former President Donald Trump to become speaker of the
House.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Biden expands legal migration, announces trip to the southern border
U.S. President Joe Biden announced on Thursday that he is expanding a program that accepts migrants from certain countries - but is also ramping up expelling those who attempt to cross the border illegally.
The announcement comes alongside plans for the president to visit the border city of El Paso, Texas on Sunday - as his administration grapples with a surge of migrants and overwhelmed immigration system.
Toni Waterman has more.
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The announcement comes alongside plans for the president to visit the border city of El Paso, Texas on Sunday - as his administration grapples with a surge of migrants and overwhelmed immigration system.
Toni Waterman has more.
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BIDEN DEFENDS STUDENT RELIEF
US President Joe Biden has once again defended his plan to cancel
billions of dollars in federal student loans.
He argues, in papers filed with the Supreme Court on Wednesday, that
the two cases currently before the court opposing the move,
lacked standing.
Our US Correspondent, Jody Jacobs has more details.
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billions of dollars in federal student loans.
He argues, in papers filed with the Supreme Court on Wednesday, that
the two cases currently before the court opposing the move,
lacked standing.
Our US Correspondent, Jody Jacobs has more details.
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US introduces Covid-19 tests for China arrivals
From today all airline passengers arriving in the US from China must
test negative for Covid-19.
The new rule has been introduced by the Biden Administration as
concern grows over widespread transmission of the virus in the world's
most populous country.
Kate Fisher reports from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
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test negative for Covid-19.
The new rule has been introduced by the Biden Administration as
concern grows over widespread transmission of the virus in the world's
most populous country.
Kate Fisher reports from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
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US parts found in Iranian drone downed in Ukraine - CNN
CNN is reporting that parts made by more than a dozen US and Western companies were found inside an Iranian drone that was downed in Ukraine last fall.
That includes components like voltage regulators, a GPS module and a microprocessor.
Toni Waterman has more.
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That includes components like voltage regulators, a GPS module and a microprocessor.
Toni Waterman has more.
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UK government to introduce anti-strike bill
The British government says it will introduce a bill in Parliament to limit the impact of strikes. It comes amid a wave of industrial action in the UK, with railway employees walking out this week. Julia Chapman.
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US House returns for 3rd day of Speaker voting
Lawmakers in the US House of Representatives are returning for a third
day of voting to try and find a House Speaker.
It comes as Republican Kevin McCarthy offered new concessions to
hardline conservatives to try and break the deadlock.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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day of voting to try and find a House Speaker.
It comes as Republican Kevin McCarthy offered new concessions to
hardline conservatives to try and break the deadlock.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Keir Starmer: Conservatives using "sticking-plaster politics" for UK's biggest challenges
In the UK, the leader of the opposition Labour party has accused the Conservatives of using "sticking-plaster politics" to address the country's biggest challenges.
In a wide-ranging speech in London, Keir Starmer said short-term fixes have led to a "badly-damaged economy."
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In a wide-ranging speech in London, Keir Starmer said short-term fixes have led to a "badly-damaged economy."
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In his own New Year's speech on Wednesday, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak pledged to halve inflation in 2023 and grow the economy.
Prince Harry accuses Prince William of attacking him in leaked book extract
Prince Harry has reportedly accused his brother Prince William of physically attacking him in a leaked extract from his new book.
According to the Guardian newspaper, the incident took place after an argument about Harry's marriage to American actress Meghan Markle.
The Duke of Sussex's autobiography Spare is due to be released next week, alongside several TV interviews to promote the new book.
Kensington Palace and Buckingham Palace have not commented on the allegations.
Sally Patterson has more.
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France sends tanks to Ukraine to support war effort
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