Nigeria Military Denies Plans To Disrupt Country’s National Election

Military authorities in Nigeria have denied the allegation by some politicians that they are planning to disrupt the upcoming Presidential election in the country on February 25^th.

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports.

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Ukraine plans fresh sanctions to mark anniversary of war’s escalation

Ukraine is planning to hit Russia with fresh sanctions to mark the one
year anniversary of the war's escalation.

The country's Foreign Minister says it will be a coordinated response
with allies in a bid to further isolate Moscow.

William Denselow reports from Kyiv.

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33 000 DEAD IN SYRIA, TURKEY, AFTER QUAKES

UN officials are warning more help is needed to get aid to rebel-held areas of northern Syria after last week's earthquakes.

The number of people who have died in Syria and Turkey has passed 33 000.

In the UK, Donations to the Disasters Emergency Committee appeal have raised more than 60 million pounds.

Chief executive of the DEC Saleh Saeed says the money is much needed.

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Alleged gang rape in Pakistan sparks nationwide protests

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Nationwide protests have broken out in Pakistan after a 24-year woman was allegedly gang-raped in the country’s capital.

Accusing officials of doing little to keep women safe, activists say a “rape epidemic” is growing in the country.

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

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Billions of dollars worth of deals expected at Aero India

India's main air show Aero India started on Monday. The country's prime minister Narendra Modi opened the show, during which billions of dollars worth of deals are expected to be sealed.

Mr Modi said that India is targeting an increase in its annual defence exports to $5 billion by 2025 from $1.5 billion currently.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Japan's ruling party vows to promote debate on bill for LGBT people

Japan's ruling Party is accelerating discussions on a bill that would promote understanding of sexual minorities.

With the the G-7 summit in Hiroshima just three months away, criticism over the government's conservative stance on LGBT people is growing.

Nora Weinek reports from Tokyo

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Chinese media reports say authorities preparing to shoot down flying object

Chinese media reports say authorities are preparing to shoot down an unidentified flying object off the country’s east coast. It comes amid escalating global security tensions, with the US military shooting down four flying objects in recent days. 

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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US shoots down 4th flying object over Lake Huron

The United States military has brought down a fourth flying object over Lake Huron in Michigan near the US Canada border.

The incident was confirmed by the state's governor who said she'd been in contact with the federal government.

Our Washington correspondent Jagruti Dave has more.

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Schumer: US officials believe last two objects downed over US and Canada were balloons

The US Senate's top democrat says US officials believe the flying objects shot down over the US and Canada were balloons.

Senator Chuck Schumer's comments to ABC News on Sunday, come as the Canadian Prime Minister told reporters the search for wreckage is underway.

Jagruti Dave has more from Washington

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UNHCR’s Grandi lauds progress in Burundian refugee returns, urges more support

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, has emphasized UNHCR's commitment to supporting refugees to return safely from countries of asylum, and their subsequent reintegration.

Isaac Lukando reports from Dar es Salaam.

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Heavy Russian missile attacks reported in Ukraine

Officials in Kiev say the city's defenses have intercepted multiple
Russian missiles.

It comes following a day of attacks across the country with Ukraine's
energy infrastructure once again targeted.

William Denselow reports from Kiev.

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William Denselow in Kiev says the Ukrainian president Vlodimir
Zelensky is keeping up pressure on western countries to supply more
weaponry.

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FBI finds classified document at Pence home

FBI officials have found an additional classified document during a
search of former Vice President Mike Pence's home in Indiana.

The search was prompted by the discovery last month of around a dozen
papers with classified markings.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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New object shot down over U.S. state of Alaska by air force

The White House has revealed that the U.S. shot down an unidentified object over Alaska on Friday.

It's nearly a week since a Chinese surveillance balloon was shot down after flying across the U.S.

Intelligence has revealed a global program run by China using spy balloons.

Caroline Malone reports from Washington.

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Embattled US Congressman Santos faces puppy theft allegations

A US congressman already mired in several scandals including allegations of fabricating his resume, is in more hot water.

George Santos has been accused of paying for puppies with bad checks.

US correspondent Ira Spitzer has more

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Yahoo to cut 20% of workforce

Web services provider Yahoo is planning to lay off 20 percent of its workforce.

Its chief executive said it is "still hiring aggressively," and employees who lose their jobs will be considered for other roles.

This comes after several tech giants announced major cuts in recent months after mass hiring during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Sally Patterson reports.

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FBI searches Pence's home over classified documents

The FBI is searching the home of former US vice president Mike Pence
in Indiana looking for classified documents.

He agreed to the search after papers were found at his property last month.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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U.N LAMBASTED FOR SLOW DELIVERY OF AID TO SYRIA

The United Nations is being criticised for its slow response in
getting aid into earthquake affected areas in Syria.
Rescue teams in North West Syria say the situation could get worse if
the UN does not speed up delivery of much needed aid into the
rebel-held region.
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Quake victims in desparate need of aid

The death toll from the Turkish and Syria earthquakes has risen above 22,000.

Rescuers are continuing to search collapsed buildings.

But aid workers in northern Syria say people are in desperate need of
more help, after just a few UN trucks were able to get into the
country.

Trent Murray in Malatya in Turkiye says people are still being pulled
alive from the rubble.

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Trent Murray in Malatya in Turkiye says weekly prayers are still going
ahead amid the devastation.

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Trent Murray in Malatya in Turkiye says the Turkish President Recep
Tayyip Erdoğan has visited the area after his government criticism for
its slow response.

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[PREVIEW FOR NEXT WEEK] Wall St prepares for latest inflation data

US Markets are preparing for the latest monthly inflation data which
will signal if the central bank's rate hikes are helping to cool the
economy.

The week ahead also promises a look at retail sales and the housing market.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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MACRON CONSIDERING STRIPPING PUTIN OF FRENCH MEDAL OF HONOUR

French President Emmanuel Macron is considering stripping Russian President Vladimir Putin of the highest medal of honour given in France, as the Kremlin's war on neighbouring Ukraine continues.

Here's more from Sarah Coates in Paris

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