Monday, February 6, 2023

Syria appeals for assistance from the U.N

Syria's permanent representative to the United Nations has appealed to
U.N Secretary General, Antonio Guterres for urgent assistance.
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Türkiye and Syria on Monday morning
leaving thousands dead and several injured.
Speaking from the United Nations Headquarters in New York, Bassam
Sabbagh said, Syria is in urgent need of rescue personnel, medical
supplies and humanitarian aid.

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Styles and Beyonce win big at Grammys

Beyonce has broken the record for most career wins at the Grammy Awards.

The pop superstar lost out to Harry Styles in the Best Album category though.

Ira Spitzer reports.

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US Navy searches for parts after Chinese balloon shot down

The US military is continuing its search for debris from the suspected Chinese surveillance balloon shot down by American fighter jets on Saturday. 


Navy divers are now working to recover remnants off the coast of South Carolina to find more information about the balloon's payload that could provide an insight for US intelligence agencies into China's spying capabilities. 


From Washington DC, Benji Hyer reports. 


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Turkey earthquake: Ghanaian footballer Christian Atsu trapped under rubble


Ghanaians have taken to social media to pray for former Black Stars player Christian Atsu who is reported to be missing after an earthquake in Turkey.

A search and rescue operation is ongoing to find the footballer and others who may be trapped under rubble.  

Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports from Accra.



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Crashed train at risk of toxic explosion in U.S. state of Ohio

Officials are trying to get residents to leave the area around a burning train in the U.S. state of Ohio.

Emergency teams are working to stop an explosion releasing toxic gas at the crash site.

U.S. correspondent Caroline Malone reports.


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DELL TO LAY OFF 6,650 WORKERS AS PC MARKET COOLS

Dell is the latest tech company to announce mass layoffs. The Texas-based PC maker said on Monday that it plans to slash 5% of its workforce - that's about 6,650 employees. In a staff memo, CEO Jeff Clarke said the cuts were an effort to "stay ahead of downturn impacts." Toni Waterman has more from Texas.

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U.N Secretary General saddened by the loss of life in Türkiye and Syria earthquake

U.N Secretary General Antonio Guiterres has sent condolences to the
families of the victims who died in the earthquake that rocked Türkiye
and Syria.
More than 1500 people have reportedly died when the 7.8 magnitude
earthquake struck parts of Türkiye and Syria.
Jody Jacobs has more from the U.N.

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EU sends search and rescue teams to Türkiye

Several European Union countries are sending rescue teams into Türkiye to assist first responders with the search for survivors and efforts to limit the devastation wrought by a powerful earthquake.

Ankara submitted a request for help under the EU's civil protection mechanism. Brussels says it also stands ready to support those affected in Syria.

Balazs Ujvari is the European Commission's spokesperson for crisis management and humanitarian aid.
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India to send aid to earthquake hit Turkey

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India is now also planning on sending assistance to earthquake-hit Turkey.

Expressing his grief over the deaths, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India stands in solidarity with Turkey.

An earthquake of 7.8 magnitudes on the Richter scale hit Turkey and Syria on Monday, killing nearly 600 people.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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FRENCH PENSION REFORM PLAN TO GO BEFORE PARLIAMENT



The Macron government's controversial pension reform plan goes before the French parliament today/ Monday/February 6, with fierce debate expected among MPs.


The bill, which would see the age of retirement raised from the current 62 to 64 is widely unpopular, although the government says it's necessary to keep the pension system from crumbling.


Here's Sarah Coates in Paris.



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Ugandan Police Bust ADF rebel Cell, Arrest 6 Suspects

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Ugandan Police say they've busted an Allied Democratic Forces rebel cell in Butaleja district in Eastern Uganda.

Six suspects were arrested. The cell is believed to have existed for over 2 decades.

Isabel Nakirya reports

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British nurses and ambulance workers strike simultaneously

Nurses and ambulance workers in the United Kingdom are on strike in the biggest walk-out in the history of the country's health service. No negotiations on pay have been held between unions and the government since last month's strike action. Julia Chapman reports.

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ECOWAS says World Focusing on Nigeria for Credible Polls

The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS has asked political parties and politicians in Nigeria to adhere to provisions of the country's Electoral guidelines during its national election this month.

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports.

 

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EARTHQUAKE KILLS HUNDREDS IN TURKEY AND SYRIA

Hundreds of people have been killed in southern Turkey and northern Syria after a powerful earthquake.

The magnitude 7.8 quake struck in the Turkish province of Gaziantep.

Turkey has declared a state of emergency and appealed for international help.

Turkey correspondent for The Times Hannah Lucinda Smith says the quake hit in the early hours local time.

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India's opposition parties launch nationwide protest amid Adani stock rout

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India’s opposition parties are launching a nationwide protest against the government, alleging inaction against the controversy-stricken Adani Group.

The group owned by one of the world’s richest men, Gautam Adani has seen more than half of its stock value erased from the markets after US short-seller Hindenburg Research accused it of stock manipulation.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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Reports hint at next Bank of Japan head

According to reports, Japan’s government is in talks with the deputy of the national bank to succeed its outgoing governor.

Current head Haruhiko Kuroda is set to step down, fueling speculation whether his successor will see an end to the bank's ultra loose monetary policy. 


Nora Weinek reports from Tokyo.


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China condemns US shooting down balloon

China is condemning the United States for shooting down what Beijing claims was a Chinese weather balloon off the US coast. 


The US accuses China of using the balloon for spying. 


Patrick Fok reports from Hong Kong.


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Hong Kong trial of pro-democracy activists underway

Hong Kong’s largest national security trial is underway. 


47 pro-democracy activists and politicians are facing charges of subversion for organising an unofficial primary election in 2020, days after a sweeping new security law had been imposed.


Richard Kimber is at the courthouse and sent this report on the significance of the trial.


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GOP criticises White House for Chinese balloon response delay

The White House has been forced to defend itself against criticisms by US Republicans over its handling of the suspected Chinese spy balloon in American airspace.

Several GOP lawmakers have accused the Biden Administration of taking too long to shoot it down.

Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.

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Saturday, February 4, 2023

17 killed, 12 injured in road accident in northern Tanzania

At least 17 people were killed and 12 others injured in a head-on collision between a truck and a mini-bus in Tanzania's north eastern district of Korogwe in the country's Tanga region.

Isaac Lukando reports from Dar es Salaam.

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