Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Half of All SIM Cards Facing Deactivation in Philippines

In the Philippines, around half of all mobile phone SIM cards could get cut off from connectivity services under a ban of unregistered cards.

The ban comes into effect on Wednesday as a measure to crackdown on crime.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Monday, April 24, 2023

Stocks mixed ahead of tech earnings

U.S. stocks finished Monday's trading in mixed territory ahead of a
busy few days of company earnings.

Some of the biggest names in tech are slated to release quarterly
numbers this week.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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U.S. demands Russia release prisoners at UN meeting

The United States has called on Russia to immediate release several
people it argues have been wrongfully detained.

The comments came during a United Nations Security Council meeting
chaired by Russia's Foreign Minister.

William Denselow reports from New York.


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Tucker Carlson Out at Fox News

Fox News is parting ways with Tucker Carlson, one of its most popular TV personalities.


The news comes less than a week after the network paid 787 million dollars to settle a defamation lawsuit related to the 2020 presidential election.


US Correspondent Ira Spitzer has more.

 

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More than 200 Ugandans have been evacuated from Sudan as fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces and a paramilitary group the Rapid Support Forces continues to rage in the capital. The fighting has prompted an exodus of foreigners. Leon Ssenyange reports

 

 

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Death penalty trial of gunman accused of murdering 11 in Pittsburgh synagogue begins

Jury selection has begun in the federal death penalty trial of a truck driver accused of shooting dead 11 Jewish worshippers at a Pittsburgh synagogue in 2018.


Robert Bowers faces 63 counts including murder, hate crimes and obstruction of religious beliefs as the city prepares to relive the horror of that day nearly five years ago.


US correspondent Kate Fisher reports


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9 teens shot at after-prom party in Texas

Another mass shooting in the United States. This time, at an after-prom party in Jasper County, Texas. Nine teenagers were shot - officials say they are all expected to survive. Toni Waterman has more from Austin, Texas.

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France closes Sudan embassy as security situation deteriorates

France has closed its embassy in Sudan until further notice, as the security situation deteriorates.

On Sunday, the French air force carried out another evacuation of people from the north-east African country.

Ross Cullen reports from Paris.


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Bed Bath and Beyond files for bankruptcy

Home goods retailer Bed Bath and Beyond has filed for bankruptcy after last-ditch efforts to save it failed.


The company has been warning that it may collapse since January due to poor sales during the 2022 holiday season.


Sally Patterson reports.


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Lavrov threatens U.S. ahead of UN meeting

Moscow has slammed a U.S. decision to deny visas to Russian
journalists ahead of the country's Foreign Minister's visit to New
York.

Sergei Lavrov is expected to chair meetings at the United Nations
Security Council on Monday and Tuesday.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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LVMH becomes first European company to surpass $500 billion market value


LVMH has become the first European company with a market value of more than $500 billion.

Earlier this month, the luxury goods firm reported strong sales for the first quarter, particularly in China.

Our Europe correspondent Giles Gibson has more.

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Nigerian Govt. Says Its Stranded Nationals in Sudan Will Be Evacuated By Road

The Nigerian government says its students stranded in Sudan will be evacuated by road back to the country.

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.

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Ex-Strictly Judge Len Goodman Dies

The much loved dancing judge Len Goodman has died, he was 78.


He was the head judge on Strictly Come Dancing in the UK for 12 years, and appeared on the US spinoff Dancing With The Stars from 2005 until last year. 


Olly Barratt reports.


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Top Indian Wrestlers Protest Against Wrestling Federation Chief

India's top wrestlers are protesting in New Delhi, demanding the arrest of the country's Wrestling Federation Chief for alleged sexual harassment.

The protestors say not enough is being done to investigate the allegations. 

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports.

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Kenya's Odinga to restart anti-government rallies

Kenya's opposition leader Raila Odinga says his party will resume anti-government protests from May 2, nearly three weeks after suspending rallies to take part in a dialogue with authorities.

Daniel Kijo reports.

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SUDAN EVACUATIONS CONTINUE

Evacuations of diplomats and other nationals from Sudan by a number of countries are continuing.

British citizens trapped in Sudan have renewed calls for UK forces to come to their aid - after a rescue of diplomats over the weekend.

Fighting continues in the capital Khartoum between army troops and a paramilitary force.

Colonel Richard Kemp - a former commander in the British army - says it's a challenging situation.
 
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Biden may announce 2024 candidacy this week

Joe Biden may officially announce his reelection bid this week, as the race for next year's presidential election begins to heat up.


He is already the oldest president in history and would be 82 when he takes office again.


US correspondent Ira Spitzer has more

 

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Sikh separatist leader arrested in India

Indian authorities have arrested Amritpal Singh under the stringent National Security Act. He can now be held in detention for upto a year without being charged.

The self-styled Sikh preacher has rallied calls for a separate state of Punjab and had been on the run for over a month.

Last month, his supporters vandalised several Indian missions abroad to protest the police crackdown and manhunt.

Neha Poonia has more.

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Japan PM denies snap election speculation

Japan’s prime minister says he is not considering a snap general election despite a strong performance by the ruling party in local polls on Sunday.

The Liberal Democratic Party won four out of the five parliamentary by-elections raising speculation the government may use the momentum to seek a fresh mandate. 


Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. 


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US evacuates diplomats from Sudan

High stakes evacuations have been made by a number of nations including the United States of their diplomatic personnel from Sudan's capital Khartoum...

...where fighting between the military and an opposing armed group called the Rapid Support forces or RSF - shows no signs of abating after more than a week.

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.

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