Thursday, July 13, 2023

FDA Approves First Over-the-counter Birth Control Pill

The Food and Drug administration has approved the first over the counter birth control pill. It comes amid a push by some states to restrict access to contraceptives and abortions. Toni Waterman has more.

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130,000 police officers deployed in France to calm tensions ahead of national day parade

This year, for Bastille Day, the French national day on Friday July 14, the government has announced an unprecedented security operation.

130,000 police officers are being deployed in France to try to minimize the risk of more riots, following the urban violence across the country earlier this month.

Ross Cullen reports from Paris.

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Indian PM arrives in Paris as the Bastille Day guest of honour

The Indian prime minister has arrived in Paris, ahead of his appearance as the guest of honour during Friday's French national day parade. 


It's Narendra Modi's first trip to France since May last year and comes on the 25th anniversary of France and India signing their strategic partnership in 1998.


Ross Cullen reports from Paris.


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No injuries in Chicago tornado

A tornado made landfall in Chicago on Wednesday evening.
Rescue teams have reported some property damage, but there were no
immediate reports of injuries or deaths.
Jody Jacobs has the details...

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Kenya police fire tear gas as protesters defy ban


Kenyan officers fired tear gas on protesters Wednesday as they defied a police ban to join demonstrations called by opposition leader Raila Odinga against a raft of tax hikes.

Isaac Lukando reports 


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Indian Prime Minister Modi to Meet President Macron in France

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is en route to Paris for a two-day visit that India says will strengthen bilateral ties.

Mr. Modi will hold talks with his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron with New Delhi saying the bilateral relationship is stronger than ever because of the "common vision"of the two leaders.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...

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Nigeria Repays $500 Million Eurobond Debt Owed Since 2013

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Nigeria's Debt Management Office says the country has repaid a $500 million Eurobond owed since 2013.


It said the payment was part of a dual-tranche $1 billion Eurobond for a tenor of ten 10 years at a coupon of 6.375 per cent per annum.


The Eurobond was Nigeria's first foray into the international capital market.


Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.


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Rescue operations continue to pull out international tourists in flood hit India

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The Indian authorities are continuing rescue missions in the Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh where hundreds of tourists - both domestic and foreign - are believed to be stuck. 

Some tourists from Russia and Israel are yet to be located. 

Local authorities are conducting aerial surveys to assess the damage from the floods. 

Teams of the disaster response force and the Indian army have been roped in for search and rescue operations - but challenges remain, as Ishan Garg tells us from New Delhi. 

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China to use two rockets for crewed lunar mission

CUE: China’s going to use two rockets on its mission to land astronauts on the moon by 2030. The space agency’s been giving details to Chinese state media of its plans.

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Thailand's Parliament to Pick New Premier

Thailand's parliament is meeting to pick the country's next prime minister, two months after a general election.

The sitting will determine whether election winner Pita Limjaroenrat can lead the country.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

ELON MUSK LAUNCHES LONG-AWAITED AI COMPANY

Elon Musk has added a new company to his ever growing roster - xAI. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO launched his long anticipated artificial intelligence firm on Wednesday to rival the likes of OpenAI and Google. Toni Waterman has more.

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Wall Street Hits Yearly Highs After Inflation Report

The rally on Wall Street continues with US markets up for a third street day following the release of new inflation data.


And shares of Domino's Pizza rose sharply after the company announced plans to partner with food delivery apps.


Ira Spitzer reports.


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Microsoft says US government emails hacked by likely Chinese intelligence

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US government networks were hacked in a month-long operation -thought to be carried out by Chinese hackers.
Microsoft revealed the cyberattack on Tuesday, saying it was targeted.
Caroline Malone reports from Washington.

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US Inflation Slowed in June

Inflation in the US rose at its lowest pace in more than two years, according to new figures from the Labor Department for the month of June.


Cheaper used vehicles and airline tickets have helped ease price pressures.


Ira Spitzer has more.


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Vermont begins recovery operations

Mopping up operations are underway in Vermont following the
catastrophic storm over the past few days.
Vermont's capital, Montpelier was submerged in water and authorities
are now costing the costs.
Flood watches remain in effect for parts of New York, Massachusetts,
Maine, New Hampshire and Connecticut.
Jody Jacobs reports...

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Almost A Million UK Households Face £500 a Month Mortgage Repayment Increase by 2026

Mortgage repayments are set to increase by £500 or more a month for almost 1 million British households. 


This comes as fixed mortgage rates reached a 15 year high earlier this week and interest rates continue to rise. 


Simon Gaitán reports… 


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Cold weather triggers power cuts

South African power utility Eskom is unable to meet a sudden increase in demand. Cold weather has triggered a ten percent increase in electricity consumption. Higher stages of scheduled power outages will remain in place until Eskom’s generating capacity has improved.
Mark Roughton reports.

 

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RADIO: DRC DISPLACEMENT CRISIS

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Hundreds of civilians have fled their homes in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo after fierce clashes broke out between the M23 rebels and a coalition of rival militias.
Local authorities say both groups fired heavy weapons in the battle that occurred in Rutshuru territory. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

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Ukraine to receive security guarantees from G7 states

Leaders are attending the inaugural meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council as part of the annual summit of the military alliance. It comes after Kyiv failed to achieve a promise of eventual membership, which Ukraine's president called 'absurd'. Julia Chapman reports from Vilnius, where the summit is being held.

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Runway lighting stolen from Nigeria's busiest airport

Suspected thieves have stolen the lighting system for one of the runways at the Murtala Muhammad Airport in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria.

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.

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