Power cuts and disruptions remain as Khanun passes Okinawa

Japan’s southern region of Okinawa is reeling after a powerful typhoon felled trees, toppled houses, and cut power to hundreds of thousands of homes on Wednesday. 

The effects of Typhoon Khanun (ka-noon) are still being felt as the storm slowly heads north-west towards China’s eastern coast. 

Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. 

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US Evacuates Some Niger Embassy Staff

The US has ordered some of its diplomatic staff in Niger to leave the US embassy in the wake of the military coup in the West African nation.

European nations have already begun evacuating citizens from the country.

Ira Spitzer has more.

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Stocks reel from Fitch downgrade

Stocks on Wall Street slumped Wednesday as traders reacted to the
downgrade of the U.S. credit rating.

Fitch on Tuesday lowered the rating from AAA to AA+ citing an expected
fiscal deterioration over the next three years.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Trump prepares for historic third indictment

Former US president Donald Trump is preparing to appear in federal
court in Washington DC to be formally charged over his attempts to
overturn the 2020 presidential election result.

Trump says the charges - including conspiracy to defraud the United
States - are politically motivated, and a way for the Democrats to
stop his re-election bid.

Nick Harper sent this report from outside the courthouse in
Washington, where Trump will appear on Thursday.

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Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooter Sentenced to Death

The man who killed 11 Jewish worshipers at a Pittsburgh synagogue in 2018 has been sentenced to death.

The massacre is considered the deadliest antisemitic attack in US history.

US Correspondent Ira Spitzer has more.

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Beyoncé pays tribute to fan stabbed in NYC

Beyoncé has paid tribute to a fan who was fatally stabbed dancing to her music in New York City.

The singer posted a message on her website honouring dancer O'Shae Sibley, who died over the weekend.

The New York City Police Department is investigating his death as a possible hate crime.

Sally Patterson reports.

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Trump lashed out at "corruption, scandal, and failure" following indictment

Former US president Donald Trump has taken to social media to
criticize the latest indictment against him, accusing the Biden
administration of "corruption, scandal, and failure".

Trump is facing four charges for efforts to overturn the 2020
presidential election result.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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American rapper Lizzo sued for sexual harassment

American rapper, Lizzo is being sued for sexual harassment by three of
her dancers.
Among the accusations, body shaming, sexual exploits and exposing
dancers to an overtly sexual work atmosphere.
Jody Jacobs has more details...

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Studios and striking writers set for talks

Hollywood writers and major entertainment studios are set to hold
talks on Friday.

Over 11,000 writers have been on strike since May derailing the
production of blockbuster movies and TV shows.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.


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World Bank President To Begin 3-Day Tour to Nigeria Thursday

President of the World Bank, Ajay Banga will on Thursday begin a 3-day visit to Nigeria.

The visit is part of his global tour which is at the centre of a mission to write a new book for the bank.

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.

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Rescue for Beijing typhoon flood victims

CUE: In China, emergency workers are trying to rescue people in Beijing and the surrounding provinces who are caught up in floods, after the remnants of Supertyphoon Doksuri hit the capital with unrelenting rain.

At least twenty people are reported to have died.

Andrew Wood reports from Hong Kong

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Districts bordering New Delhi on edge after sectarian violence

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Cities bordering India's capital New Delhi remain on the edge after sporadic acts of arson and vandalism raised security concerns.

It follows communal clashes in the state of Haryana where a mob of locals attacked a religious procession on Monday – killing 5 people and injuring over fifty.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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UK GOVT HOLDS ENERGY TALKS

The UK government's summoned industry leaders from the energy sector for talks (on Wednesday) on economic growth and energy security.

It comes after the government announced 100 new oil and gas licences in the North Sea, which critics argue contradict green policy.

Ministers insist the UK needs to boost its own energy supplies after the Ukraine conflict, and will still be able to hit emissions targets.

Michael Rushton - a Senior Researcher in Nuclear Energy at Bangor University - says other European nations have had success.

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India’s Supreme Court to Hear Petitions on Jammu & Kashmir Losing Special Status

India's Supreme Court has started day-to-day hearing on petitions challenging the federal government's decision to repeal Jammu and Kashmir's special status and imposing direct rule.

This decision - taken in 2019 - was followed by mass detention of politicians and activists, a ban on internet services for months as well as sporadic protests in Indian administered Kashmir.

Now the country's apex court will decide whether the move was constitutionally valid.
Shalu Yadav reports from Delhi. 

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Singapore's Prime Minster to Address Parliament on Government Scandals

Singapore's Prime Minister is set to address parliament on separate scandals that have rocked the city state's ruling party.

It's also put Singapore's image for clean governance under the spotlight.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Typhoon Khanun arrives in Okinawa

Hundreds of thousands of households are without power in Japan’s western Okinawa islands as a powerful typhoon makes landfall. 

The storm is bringing torrential rain, severe winds, and high waves as it barrels towards the region's main city of Naha. 

Japan correspondent Chris Gilbert has more. 

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Joshua Trees Threatened by California Fire

California's largest wildfire this year is burning in the Mojave [MO HA VEE] desert, a place that normally doesn't have much fire activity.

The York fire is threatening a number of native species in the sparsely populated desert, including Joshua trees which are only found in the region.

Ira Spitzer reports.

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Trump charged over 2020 election fraud

Donald Trump has been charged with conspiring to defraud the United
States over his attempts to overturn the 2020 election result.

This is the third criminal indictment the former US President now faces.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Fitch downgrades U.S. credit

The ratings agency Fitch has downgraded the U.S. credit rating.

It says the drawn out negotiations over the nation's debt ceiling were
a factor in the decision.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Mixed trading day on Wall Street with jobs in focus

It was a mixed close on Wall Street Tuesday as traders digested some
corporate earnings and fresh labor market data.

And a new U.S. manufacturing report suggests the sector's growth
remains sluggish.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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