Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Ambitious plan to slash global warming emissions in the U.S

The Biden Administration has proposed that two thirds of new cars sold
in the United States need to be electric by 2032.
This is part of the administration's ambitious new climate regulations.
Our U.S correspondent Jody Jacobs has the story...

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“Toxic” fire raging at Indiana recycling plant, more than 2,000 residents told to evacuate

A toxic fire raging in the eastern Indiana city of Richmond has prompted forced evacuation notices for more than 2,000 residents. The fire started at a recycling plant on Tuesday, and officials say it is likely to continue burning for a few more days.  Toni Waterman has more.

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French President faces more protests ahead of upcoming pension strike

The French president's state visit to the Netherlands has been disrupted by pension reform protests.


Two people brandishing a banner tried to disrupt his arrival at the University of Amsterdam today.


It follows other protests during his meeting with Dutch students earlier this week.


On Thursday, French unions have called another day of mass social action.


And Friday, the country's constitutional council rules on the proposed legislation.


Natalie Malgas has more from Paris….


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GERMANY UNVEILS PLANS TO LEGALIZE MARIJUANA

The German Government has outlined plans to legalize the use of marijuana. 

Under the proposals, people will be allowed to purchase recreational cannabis and also grow their own plants at home. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray has more.

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Nigeria's Emergency Management Agency Receives 152 Nigerian Returnees From Libya

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The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says it  has received 152 Nigerian returnees from Libya through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.


This comes just days after the agency received 144 stranded Nigerians from Niger Republic.


Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja.


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Joe Biden visits Northern Ireland

U.S. President Joe Biden will emphasise the successes of the Good Friday Agreement when he meets political leaders in Northern Ireland on Wednesday. He'll hold a brief meeting with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and give a speech at a university in Belfast. From there, Julia Chapman reports.

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BIDEN TO MEET SUNAK IN NI BEFORE HEADING SOUTH

US President Joe Biden is in Belfast to mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday peace Agreement.

He's visiting Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland until Friday.

British officials are playing down the prospects of a major breakthrough towards a UK-US trade deal in talks with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

Kurtis Reid from the Belfast Telegraph says the President's tour of the island of Ireland is significant.

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Ukraine seeks India's help during deputy foreign minister's Delhi's visit

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Ukraine is requesting additional humanitarian aid from India as the country continues to be engaged in a fierce war with Russia.

Deputy Foreign Minister Emine Dzhaparova met with Indian ministers and handed over a letter from President Volodymyr Zelensky for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Ishan Garg has the details from New Delhi.

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S Korea blanketed by dust

South Korea is being blanketed by a sand storm which is sweeping across east Asia. 

The fine dust originated in China’s Gobi desert and is expected to hit Korea until Thursday. 


Chris Gilbert reports. 


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Manhattan DA sues Ohio congressman DA over alleged interference with Trump investigation

The Manhattan District attorney prosecuting former US president Donald Trump has sued congressman Jim Jordan, alleging the Republican lawmaker is trying to interfere with the case.

Jordan, who leads the Judiciary Committee in the House of Representatives, has criticized the prosecution of the former president as politically motivated.
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US correspondent Ira Spitzer has more 


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Brazilian President begins China tour seeking business ties

Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is beginning a tour of China to strengthen his country’s political and business ties with the world’s second largest economy. His trip comes just weeks after visiting President Joe Biden in the US. 

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.


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Tuesday, April 11, 2023

US stocks up ahead of inflation data

US stocks were mainly up on Tuesday ahead of inflation data out on Wednesday.


This comes amid warnings from the International Monetary Fund that the US economy is likely to struggle to grow over the next few years.


Sally Patterson reports from New York.


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US lawmakers call for tougher gun laws following latest mass shootings

Lawmakers in the US states of Kentucky and Tennessee are calling for
tougher gun laws - following mass shootings in Louisville and
Nashville in the last two weeks.

11 people died in the incidents - including 5 in a shooting at a
downtown Louisville bank on Monday.

Police say the 25-year-old gunman, who was an employee at the bank,
bought the AR-15 style rifle legally just ahead of the killings.

Louisville Police Chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel.

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UN temporarily closes Afghan offices

The United Nations office in Afghanistan has told all staff to stay
home and not report for duty.
This announcement comes as the UN launches a review of its
humanitarian operations in Afghanistan, following the decision by the
Taliban authorities to ban Afghan women from working with aid
organizations.
Jody Jacobs has more from the United Nations.

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IMF cuts global growth forecast

The International Monetary Fund has cut its global growth outlook for
this year to 2.8%, amid persistently high inflation and banking sector
vulnerabilities.

It's also warning financial system turmoil could see global output
drop to near recessionary levels.

As Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Trump due in New York for fraud civil case

Donald Trump will return to New York this week to face questions over his company's business practices, according to sources.


The Trump Organization is accused of providing false financial statements to obtain better deals on loans and insurance - which it denies.


The former US president was last known to be in Manhattan on April 4, when he was charged with 34 felonies in a separate case.


Sally Patterson reports.


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Chicago to host 2024 Democratic Convention

Chicago has been chosen to host the 2024 Democratic National Convention. It's the first time the event will return to the windy city in nearly 30 years as Republicans and Democrats battle over the American Midwest. Toni Waterman has more.

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Gunman in Louisville bank mass shooting knew he was about to fired

A fifth person has died following a mass shooting at a bank in the U.S. state of Kentucky.

The gunman was live-streaming the attack from downtown Louisville.

Caroline Malone reports from Washington.


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Jury indicts mother of six-year-old who shot a teacher

The mother of a six year old who shot his teacher has been indicted by
a Virginia grand jury.
Deja Taylor has been charged with crimes related to felony child
neglect and firearms possession.
US Correspondent Jody Jacobs has more...

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Former Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi remains in hospital


Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi remains in hospital in Milan but his medical team says he is showing "constant improvement."

The 86-year-old was hospitalised last week, with doctors revealing for the first time that he had previously been diagnosed with leukaemia.

Giles Gibson has more from Rome.

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