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At least 130 people have died after landslides hit the Western and Northern parts of Rwanda following heavy rains.
The death toll is expected to rise as many homes are still buried in the rubble.
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The first batch of Nigerians fleeing the fighting in Sudan have arrived in Nigeria's capital Abuja.
The 376 evacuees arrived via 2 flights from Aswan, Egypt.
This follows efforts by the government to get them home that lasted more than a week.
Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja.
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Foreign ministers from the eight member countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation are arriving in the western Indian state of Goa for meetings.
Countries including Russia, China, India, and Pakistan are part of the political, economic, and security bloc. But this comes as India's relationship with China and Pakistan has soured in recent years.
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Goa
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At least two protesting wrestlers have reportedly sustained injuries after an altercation with the police.
Hundreds of athletes have been protesting against alleged sexual assault by India's wrestling body's chief for weeks now.
Ishan Garg has the latest from New Delhi.
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Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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The US central bank has raised interest rates by a quarter percentage point - its 10th increase in 14 months.
But it could be its last hike for a while as the Federal Reserve tries to calm fears about the stability of banks and the broader economy.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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US stocks closed down on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve approved a quarter percentage point increase.
The decision follows a two-day meeting by the US central bank to set interest rates.
Sally Patterson reports.
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Journalists are coming under unprecedented attacks from governments around the world, according to a new report.
The World Press Freedom Index shows journalists are operating in 'poor environments' in seven out of every 10 countries.
To mark World Press Freedom Day, US President Joe Biden acknowledged two American reporters who have been detained abroad, Evan Gershkovich and Austin Tice.
Sally Patterson reports from New York.
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