Russia has pulled out of the Black Sea grain initiative and the UN
Secretary General says this will have a negative impact on global food
prices.
The deal was initially brokered by the United Nations and Turkiye
which allowed for grain from Ukraine to be exported through the Black
Sea.
Jody Jacobs has more from New York...
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Monday, July 17, 2023
European heatwave set to peak in coming days
It's set to be another week of sky-high temperatures across southern Europe as a heatwave suffocating the region shows no signs of easing off.
The record for the highest temperature ever recorded on the continent could also be under threat.
The record for the highest temperature ever recorded on the continent could also be under threat.
Giles Gibson has more from Rome.
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Israeli President to Visit Washington Amid Heightened Tension
Israeli president Isaac Herzog will be in Washington this week to mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of Israel.
The visit comes during a period of heightened tension between the two allies over Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
Ira Spitzer reports.
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Nigeria to unveil new programme to tackle insecurity in country’s northwest
Nigeria's government says it is evolving a new approach towards tackling insecurity in the country's northwest region.
Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.
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Delhi flood waters recede; Assam continues to struggle
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India's capital New Delhi could get some respite as the water in the flooded Yamuna River is now gradually receding.
But other states in the country, still continue to struggle.
In the North-Eastern state of Assam, 100,000 people have been impacted by the floods.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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Dozens killed in South Korea rains, bodies recovered from flooded tunnel
At least 39 have been killed in torrential rain in South Korea, including 13 people whose bodies were recovered from a flooded tunnel.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has ordered an all-out effort to respond to the situation.
Rebecca Bundhun reports.
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US-China climate talks restart as John Kerry visits Beijing
CUE: America and China talking with each other about fighting global warming for the first time in nearly a year.
Washington’s special climate envoy, John Kerry, is in Beijing for three days of meetings with his Chinese counterpart and other officials.
Here’s Andrew Wood in Hong Kong
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Sunday, July 16, 2023
Heatwaves in the South & West, heavy storms in the Northeast of U.S.
Extreme forms of weather are affecting different regions of the U.S.
Heavy rain storms are battering the Northeast leading to major travel disruptions.
While heat waves continue to hit the West and Southwest with temperature indexes in California and Arizona at record breaking levels.
Caroline Malone reports from Washington.
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Friday, July 14, 2023
Wall Street Looks to Build on Momentum Heading into Week [PREVIEW]
Investors in the US head into the trading week hoping to build on last week's momentum.
And earnings season continues with quarterly results from several blue chip firms.
Ira Spitzer has more.
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Actors Join Writers on Picket Line as Strike Begins
Television and movie actors have joined screenwriters on the picket line as Hollywood's largest strike in decades is underway.
The actors union is seeking a bigger cut of streaming profits as well as rules over the use of artificial intelligence.
Ira Spitzer reports.
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Heatwaves, hurricanes and flash floods continue across the US
In a week that saw extraordinary weather conditions across the United States -
A powerful hurricane is now headed towards Hawaii in the coming days.
Meteorologists predict the storm might weaken before nearing the state
but say it's just too early to tell.
Jody Jacobs has more details.
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A powerful hurricane is now headed towards Hawaii in the coming days.
Meteorologists predict the storm might weaken before nearing the state
but say it's just too early to tell.
Jody Jacobs has more details.
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Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu Seeks Parliament’s Approval to Process $800m World Bank Loan
Nigeria's President, Bola Tinubu is seeking approval from the country's Senate to process an 800 million dollar loan facility from the World Bank.
Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.
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BEIJING CRITICISES BERLIN'S NEW CHINA STRATEGY AS "COUNTERPRODUCTIVE"
China's Foreign Ministry has slammed Germany over its release of a new China strategy.
The document, commissioned by Germany's Federal Government, has been billed as a new blueprint for how Berlin will conduct its relations with Beijing.
From the German capital, Trent Murray has more.
From the German capital, Trent Murray has more.
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All 5 BRICS heads of state expected in South Africa
The leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, and China are all expected to attend the BRICS Summit in August. Host country South Africa is obliged to execute an ICC arrest warrant if Russian President Vladimir Putin sets foot in the country, but organisers are adamant that the Summit will not be a virtual event.
Mark Roughton reports.
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Ugandan President Blames Security Failures on ADF Attack on School
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Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has cautioned security agencies in the country to remain alert following the terrorist attack on a school, near the border with DR Congo.
The President blamed poor coordination and slow response by security agencies for the killings of over 40 people by the Allied Democratic Forces terrorists on 16th June.
Isabel Nakirya reports
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Delhi waterlogged as water in Yamuna river stays above the "danger" mark
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Parts of India, including New Delhi, are seeing extensive flooding after incessant rains.
Water levels have receded a bit in India's capital city but the Yamuna river is still flowing above what authorities call the danger mark.
Emergency measures will stay in place till the weekend with the government urging people to stay indoors.
Ishan Garg has more.
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China and US Laud Efforts to Cool Tensions
China and the US both lauded efforts to cool tensions between the two countries following the latest meeting between top diplomats on the sidelines of ASEAN meetings in Indonesia.
The two countries are attending a gathering of the region's foreign ministers along with Russia and others.
Patrick Fok reports.
Thursday, July 13, 2023
US Markets Rise After More Positive Inflation Data
US markets were up again Thursday on the back of more data showing that inflation may be easing.
Big tech stocks helped lead the rally, with all three indices on pace for weekly gains.
Ira Spitzer reports.
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Hollywood Actors to Strike Alongside Writers
The union representing 160,000 television and movie actors has voted to go on strike, and join Hollywood writers on the picket line.
Actors are seeking a bigger share of the profits from streaming services as well as protections around the use of artificial intelligence.
Ira Spitzer reports.
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FTC launches probe in ChatGPT maker OpenAI over potential harm to consumers
The Federal Trade Commission has launched an investigation into ChatGPT creator OpenAI over whether the hugely popular chatbot is causing harm to consumers.
Toni Waterman has more.
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Toni Waterman has more.
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