Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Six people wounded in stabbing attack in Paris

Six people have been wounded in a stabbing attack in Paris.

The suspect was arrested by police at the scene.

Ross Cullen reports.


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AMBULANCE WORKERS STRIKE IN ENGLAND AND WALES

Ambulance workers in parts of the UK are on strike over pay and staffing.

The government's asking people only to call for an ambulance in an emergency and says the strikes in England and Wales are 'regrettable'.

Unions say the industrial action is necessary because of ministers' refusal to negotiate on bigger pay rises than currently on offer for health workers.

Health Secretary Steve Barclay says the lack of a national plan from unions to guarantee minimum service levels for the strike shows why legislation is needed.

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Cracks in a town near the "sinking" Joshimath raises alarms in India

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After India’s Joshimath, another town in the Himalayas is developing potentially fatal cracks – raising concerns that it might also start sinking.

Authorities designated Joshimath a disaster-prone area this week due to a process known as subsidence – or when unstable ground sinks due to natural or made reasons.

Ishan Garg has the latest from New Delhi.  

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Controversial Australian Cardinal dies after surgery

Foreign Affairs officials in Rome are working to repatriate the body of Cardinal George Pell. 


Australia's highest-ranking Catholic has died at the age of 81, from heart complications after hip surgery.

 

Shaun Bindley reports from Brisbane. 


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Japan destroyer strikes rock, leaks oil

Japan’s coast guard is working on moving a Self Defense naval vessel which struck a rock and began leaking oil in Japanese waters on Tuesday. 

The destroyer Inazuma (ii-na-zoo-ma) lost motor and navigation power after its propeller was damaged near Yamaguchi in western Japan, but no crew were harmed. 


Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. 


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Tuesday, January 10, 2023

ANOTHER HIKE IN INTEREST RATES ON THE CARDS

Investors seem optimistic ahead of the release of the latest inflation
numbers later this week,
ending Tuesday's trade on Wall Street in the green.
Jody Jacobs has more..

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TRUMP FINANCIAL OFFICER JAILED

Former President Donald Trump's long-time chief financial officer has
been sentenced to five months in prison.
A New York judge jailed him for his role in a tax fraud scheme related
to the Trump Organization.
Jody Jacobs reports...

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Nurses on strike for second day in New York

Nurses are on strike for a second day in New York demanding more
staffing and better pay.

It comes as New York City is seeing a surge in Covid-19 hospitalisations.

William Denselow reports


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Texas Republican launches effort to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas

A Texas Republican has launched an effort to impeach Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, amid a crisis at the U.S. southern border.

Representative Pat Fallon filed the impeachment articles late Monday, wasting no time on a promise to attempt to boot the Secretary from office.

Toni Waterman has more.

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French government outlines plan to raise retirement age to 64

The French prime minister has outlined the government's plan to gradually raise the retirement age from 62 to 64.

Elisabeth Borne laid out the controversial proposal to reform France's pensions system, which the government wants to introduce in the coming months.

Ross Cullen reports.

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PRINCESS DIANNA WOULD BE "HEARTBROKEN" SAYS PRINCE HARRY

Prince Harry continues to dominate headlines here in the United States
and across the globe.
In an interview with Good Morning America -- Harry said he does not
think he and his family would ever return to the UK as working royals.
Jody Jacobs, has more...

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White House announces new agreements ahead of "3 amigos" summit in Mexico

The White House has announced new agreements between the US, Mexico and Canada just hours before the countries' leaders - the so-called "Three Amigos" - meet for talks in Mexico City.


Commitments have been made on drug trafficking, migration and economic  cooperation .


Our North America correspondent Kate Fisher reports


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Updated guidelines for obese children now includes surgery

Weight loss surgery and drugs are now being recommended for obese children and teens in the United States.

The American Academy of Pediatrics' new guidelines says that more aggressive treatment is needed to address one of the most common chronic diseases in children.  

An estimated 15 million adolescents in the US are considered obese.

Toni Waterman has more.

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XBB.1.5 variant sweeping across New York

Concern in New York and New Jersey as hospitalizations of Covid-19
patients are on the increase.
According to the latest CDC data - the fatality rate is also up and
are urging those living in New York and New Jersey to stay masked up.
Jody Jacobs has more from New York...

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UN accuses Iran of state sanctioned killing

The United Nations has accused Iran of state sanctioned killing as a
way of stemming protests in the country.

Iranian authorities have issued a number of death sentences in wake of
protests sparked by Mahsa Amini's death in police custody in
September.

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.

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TAIWAN PRESIDENT THANKS GERMAN LAWMAKERS FOR VISIT

Taiwan's President has thanked a group of German lawmakers for visiting Taipei as it faces growing tensions with China.

In a meeting, President Tsai Ing-wen told the MPs that their trip was a show of support for freedom and democracy. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray reports. 

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Nigeria's Electoral Body Says Country's Election Threatened By Insecurity

Nigeria's electoral commission says the country's general election in February faces serious threat of cancellation if security challenges in the country are not properly tackled.

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports.

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Prince Harry's memoir Spare goes on sale around the world

Prince Harry's memoirs have gone on sale around the world, with some fans in the United Kingdom waiting in line overnight to buy a copy.


The long-awaited autobiography, Spare, details the prince's strained relationship with the Royal Family and his reasons for moving to the USA with his wife Meghan Markle.


Extracts of the book were leaked last week to media outlets, while in Spain it was published almost a week early.


Sally Patterson has more.


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French government to outline controversial pensions plan

The French prime minister will announce the full details of the government's controversial pension reform plan on Tuesday.

Elisabeth Borne says the country must address the pensions deficit, but unions are united against the reforms.

Ross Cullen reports.

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UK SETS OUT ANTI-STRIKE LEGISLATION

The UK government's revealing anti-strike legislation which would aim to ensure minimum service levels in key sectors during industrial action.

Downing Street says it's necessary to 'protect the public' amid an ongoing wave of strikes across the economy.

Unions say they'll challenge the legislation in the courts.

The GMB union's national secretary Andy Prendergast says there's been a "change of tone" in talks with the government but not enough movement on pay demands for health workers.

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