World tennis star Novak Djokovic has had to withdraw from the Indian
Wells Masters event.
Djokovic is unable to enter the United States because he is not
vaccinated against Covid-19.
Jody Jacobs has more...
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Monday, March 6, 2023
Biden set to release federal budget plans, amid wider debt ceiling debates
U.S. President Biden is due to release a 2024 budget proposal on March 9th.
It comes at a time of fallout in Congress on raising the debt ceiling, due to a lack of wider spending consensus.
Caroline Malone reports from Washington.
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Austin downplays Russia's Bakhmut position
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has downplayed the significance
should Russia take the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut.
Austin said it would not mean Moscow had "changed the tide" in the war.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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should Russia take the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut.
Austin said it would not mean Moscow had "changed the tide" in the war.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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US plane makes emergency landing after bird strikes
A US plane was forced to make an emergency landing in Cuba after hitting a number of birds.
The Southwest Airlines flight was travelling from Havana to Florida on Sunday when it got into trouble.
The airline has apologised to its customers for the inconvenience.
Sally Patterson reports.
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France set for major anti-pension reform strikes on March 7
France is set for major strikes on Tuesday/March 7, in the latest demonstration against the government's plan to reform the French pension system.
The unions say they want to "bring the French economy to its knees" but the government says the reforms are financially necessary.
Ross Cullen reports.
WAGNER PMC CLAIMS ANOTHER RUSSIAN DEFENCE MINISTRY SNUB
The chief of Russia's largest private military company says his representative at the Defence Ministry's command headquarters has had his access revoked.
Evgeniy Prighozin (Yev-GAIN-ee Pree-GO-zhin) said it came after he demanded even more ammunition for the troops under his command at the weekend.
Evgeniy Prighozin (Yev-GAIN-ee Pree-GO-zhin) said it came after he demanded even more ammunition for the troops under his command at the weekend.
Prighozin claims it's his troops leading the fight against the long-besieged town of Bakhmut, which Ukraine says it'll continue to defend after 7 months of fighting.
Stuart Smith reports from Moscow.
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Slow retail growth in Eurozone
The Eurozone saw retail sales grow less than expected in January. Analysts had hoped that strong retail sales could have been the start of economic bounceback for Europe. Alex Cadier reports from Brussels.
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Harry and Meghan invited to King's coronation
A statement from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex suggests the couple has been invited to King Charles' coronation. Amid strained relations within the family, there has been much speculation as to whether Prince Harry and Meghan will attend the event in May. Julia Chapman reports.
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U.S Says Many Nigerians Angry With Outcome of Country’s Election
The United States says Nigeria's Presidential election which was held on 25th February failed to meet expectations of many of its citizens.
Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.
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Indian city of Kochi hit by toxic fumes from waste plant fire
Parts of the city of Kochi in the south Indian state of Kerala are covered by toxic smoke due to a fire that has been burning at a waste plant for five days.
The situation is raising concerns about the public health risks posed by the smoke.
Hundreds of firefighters are trying to extinguish the fire.
Rebecca Bundhun reports.
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UK TO REVEAL NEW MIGRANT LAWS
The UK government's set to announce a plan to ban migrants who cross the English Channel in small boats from applying for British citizenship.
New legislation would ban anyone arriving in that way from future re-entry to the UK, remove them from the country, and render them unable to apply for British citizenship.
Ministers say the law has to be tightened but critics say the plans are unworkable and raise human rights issues.
Enver Solomon from the Refugee Council says he doesn't support the proposals.
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New legislation would ban anyone arriving in that way from future re-entry to the UK, remove them from the country, and render them unable to apply for British citizenship.
Ministers say the law has to be tightened but critics say the plans are unworkable and raise human rights issues.
Enver Solomon from the Refugee Council says he doesn't support the proposals.
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Fire in Bangladesh's Rohingya camp leaves thousands homeless
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A massive blaze in Bangladesh has left thousands of Rohingya refugees homeless.
The fire engulfed more than 2000 houses in Cox's Bazar – which is home to one of the largest Rohingya refugee populations in the world.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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S Korea and Japan on brink of resolving historical disputes
Japan and South Korea may be on the brink of resolving historical labour disputes which have chilled relations between them for nearly 80 years.
Seoul has announced it will compensate the families of workers used by Japan without pay during World War Two.
Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.
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China aims for economic rebound of around 5% growth
China is targeting annual growth of about five percent, as the Central Bank tries to kickstart a post-pandemic recovery. Beijing’s economic plans are being discussed at key Communist Party meetings that are the focus of global investors.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Voting rights still under threat says Biden on Selma Anniversary
US President Joe Biden has said voting rights in America are still being threatened, during a speech commemorating the 58th Anniversary of "bloody Sunday" in Selma, Alabama.
In 1965 600 civil rights activists marching from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama to end voting discrimination, were attacked by police.
This led to the signing of the landmark voting rights act of 1965.
Our US correspondent Jagruti Dave has more.
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In 1965 600 civil rights activists marching from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama to end voting discrimination, were attacked by police.
This led to the signing of the landmark voting rights act of 1965.
Our US correspondent Jagruti Dave has more.
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Friday, March 3, 2023
US and German leaders hold talks on Ukraine in Washington DC
US President Joe Biden has held talks with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to discuss the war in Ukraine, China and other foreign policy challenges.
As the two men met on Friday in Washington DC, the US announced a new package of military assistance for Ukraine totalling $400 million.
Our US Correspondent Benji Hyer reports.
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Biden & Schloz discuss Ukraine in Washington
US President Joe Biden and Germany Chancellor Olaf Scholz have
discussed the war in Ukraine during a meeting at the White House.
The brief visit - with no joint press conference - centered on the two
countries' continued commitment to arm Kyiv in the face of Russia's
Spring offensive.
Both countries agreed in December to send tanks to help Ukraine.
President Biden said Germany was playing its part in helping.
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President Biden commended the German leader's support.
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discussed the war in Ukraine during a meeting at the White House.
The brief visit - with no joint press conference - centered on the two
countries' continued commitment to arm Kyiv in the face of Russia's
Spring offensive.
Both countries agreed in December to send tanks to help Ukraine.
President Biden said Germany was playing its part in helping.
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OUT: "...war."
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President Biden commended the German leader's support.
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East Palestine residents demand action month after derailment
Residents of the Ohio town where a train carrying toxic chemicals derailed continue to demand action.
People in East Palestine say they are still suffering from illnesses caused by the toxic spill, one month on from the incident.
Rail company Norfolk Southern says it is "very sorry" for what happened.
Sally Patterson has more.
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Life in prison for father Alex Murdaugh for killing his wife and son
In a case that gripped the U.S., former attorney Alex Murdaugh has been sentenced to life in prison by a judge in South Carolina for double murder.
It took a jury just three hours to come to find him guilty of killing his wife and son.
U.S. correspondent Caroline Malone reports.
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Ethics Committee starts Santos investigation
Embattled Republican congressman George Santos is now officially being
investigated by the House Ethics Committee.
Santos has been embroiled in controversy after lies and embellishments
about his resume and personal life have drawn deep scrutiny.
Jody Jacobs has more on that story...
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investigated by the House Ethics Committee.
Santos has been embroiled in controversy after lies and embellishments
about his resume and personal life have drawn deep scrutiny.
Jody Jacobs has more on that story...
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