The United Nations humanitarian chief, Martin Griffiths has appealed
to Russia to return to the Black Sea Grain deal.
Speaking at the Security Council on Friday, Griffiths together with
his colleague for Peacebuilding Affair, Rosemary DiCarlo stressed the
importance of the deal that has since put the lives of millions in
danger of hunger.
Earlier this week, Russia withdrew from the deal which allowed for the
safe passage of food through the Black Sea despite the war.
Jody Jacobs has more from New York...
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Friday, July 21, 2023
Fed meeting set to dominate on Wall Street [PREVIEW]
Attention on Wall Street this week will be on the Federal Reserve and
whether it moves to again raise interest rates.
And earnings season rumbles on with some major players in tech slated
to unveil quarterly numbers.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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whether it moves to again raise interest rates.
And earnings season rumbles on with some major players in tech slated
to unveil quarterly numbers.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Trial date set in Trump documents case
A federal judge has set a trial date for the classified documents case against Donald Trump.
On Friday, US District Judge Aileen Cannon announced a two-week trial period would begin on May 20 next year.
The former President of the United States faces 37 counts surrounding allegations that he willfully retained national defence information.
Trump has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
Sally Patterson reports.
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Tony Bennett dies aged 96 -- obituary
The legendary pop and jazz star Tony Bennett has died at the age of 96.
The iconic American singer had a career spanning 70 years, performing with artists as diverse as Frank Sinatra, Paul McCartney and Lady Gaga.
Benji Hyer has this look back at his life.
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Georgia officials plan Trop-related racketeering charges
Prosecutors in the U.S. state of Georgia are reportedly preparing
racketeering charges in connection to Donald Trump's attempts to
overturn the outcome of the 2020 presidential election.
The Guardian newspaper reports that there could be an indictment next month.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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racketeering charges in connection to Donald Trump's attempts to
overturn the outcome of the 2020 presidential election.
The Guardian newspaper reports that there could be an indictment next month.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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AMNESTY CONDEMNS THE USE OF FORCE
Amnesty International Kenya says it condemns the continued use of force against protestors. Protesters were out in the streets in Kenya demonstrating against the high cost of living and recent tax hikes. This comes after opposition leader Raila Odinga called for a three-day demonstration that started Wednesday.
Daniel Kijo reports
Daniel Kijo reports
Cause of blast not yet confirmed
Officials are still investigating the cause of a blast which tore up streets in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Wednesday evening. One person died and 48 were hospitalized. Residents in the area were initially evacuated, but apartment buildings have since been declared safe.
Mark Roughton has more.
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RUSSIA CONDUCTS LIVE FIRE EXERCISE IN BLACK SEA
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Russia's navy has conducted a live fire exercise in the Black Sea — destroying a target vessel with cruise missiles - days after suggesting it could attack any vessels heading to Ukrainian ports. Leon Solomon reports from Moscow
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Rescue Efforts Resume for Indian Landslide Victims
Rescue teams in the west Indian state of Maharashtra have resumed search operations for possible survivors of a massive landslide.
16 people have died and more than hundred others are still trapped under the debris.
Patrick Fok reports.
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Athletics Integrity Unit suspends Nigerian 100 meters world record holder, Tobi Amusan
The Athletics Integrity Unit, AIU has suspended top Nigerian athlete, Tobi Amusan for violating anti doping rules.
AIU is responsible for overseeing anti-doping measures in global athletics.
The AIU says she missed three drug tests within a 12 month period.
Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.
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Tour de France Leader Denies Doping Allegations
The Tour de France is nearing its conclusion, with Friday marking the first of the final two competitive stages, before Sunday's traditional processional stage for the man in the yellow jersey.
That is current race leader Jonas Vingegaard (PRON: Yonas VING-agor) - but he's been facing doping allegations after amassing a huge seven-minute lead over his nearest rival.
Ross Cullen reports.
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UK Conservatives Lose 2 of 3 By-elections
The UKs ruling Conservative Party have lost 2 of 3 by elections that took place in England.
Critics say it shows how unpopular the Government and their policies are. The next general election is expected to be held next year, with the Conservatives a long way behind in the polls.
They did narrowly manage to retain the seat vacated by former Prime Minister Boris Johnson - it's thought a controversial local issue about emission zones introduced by the Labour Mayor of London was the reason they managed to hold on.
Meanwhile in Somerset and North Yorkshire, the Conservatives lost seats that previously had huge majorities of around 20 thousand.
Tim Bale - professor of politics at Queen Mary, University of London - says it's a bruising set of results for the government:
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Thailand's Move Forward Makes Way for Pheu Thai Party
Thailand's winning party in the May elections has made way for the runners up to try and form the next government.
But Pheu Thai - historically the country's most dominant party - still faces many of the same hurdles as alliance partners Move Forward.
Patrick Fok reports.
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US expresses concern over US soldier in North Korea
The United States has voiced concern over a US soldier who crossed into North Korea, as Pyongyang remains silent on the matter.
The country has a history of mistreating captured Americans, the US says.
Rebecca Bundhun reports.
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Four arrested in Manipur after crackdown against people who paraded tribal woman naked
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Four people have been arrested in the North East Indian state of Manipur after a video showing tribal women being paraded naked on the streets led to massive outrage.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi says the perpetrators will be strictly punished as the hunt for those responsible for allegedly molesting the two women continues.
Ishan Garg tells us about the impact this incident could have on Mr. Modi's party's chances in the general elections coming up next year.
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Thursday, July 20, 2023
Senate Committee Advances Supreme Court Ethics Bill
The Senate Judiciary Committee has advanced an ethics bill for Supreme Court justices in the wake of a series of reports about Justice Clarence Thomas's relationship with a wealthy Republican donor.
However, the legislation has little chance of being approved in the House or the Senate.
US Correspondent Ira Spitzer has more.
However, the legislation has little chance of being approved in the House or the Senate.
US Correspondent Ira Spitzer has more.
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Nasdaq down following tech giant earnings
US stocks were mostly lower Thursday following earnings from major tech companies.
Disappointing results from Netflix and Tesla weighed on the tech-heavy Nasdaq, dragging the index down.
Sally Patterson reports.
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Henry Kissinger meets Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing
Henry Kissinger, the one-hundred-year-old former American diplomat, has upstaged the US climate envoy John Kerry by meeting the Chinese president Xi Jinping on a private trip to Beijing.
Mr Kerry shook hands with China's premier and Vice-President this week on his four-day visit to restart talks on fighting global warming. But he didn't sit down with President Xi, who told Mr Kissinger that he'll never forget "old friends" like him.
Andrew Wood explains from Hong Kong.
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Italian government says it's unlocked more than $20 billion in EU recovery funds
The Italian government says it's clinched a deal to unlock more than $20 billion in post-COVID recovery funds from the European Union.
The European Commission in Brussels, though, still needs to sign off on the agreement.
Giles Gibson reports from Rome.
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Alabama to resume executions after botched lethal injections
The US state of Alabama is set to resume executions, after they were paused due to a string of botched lethal injection attempts.
Prisoner James Barber is due to be put to death on Thursday… he was convicted of robbing and killing a 75-year-old woman in 2001.
Twenty-seven states across America still have the death penalty.
Sally Patterson reports.
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