Former US President Donald Trump says there is "no way" he can get a
fair trial in his case related to the 2020 election.
Trump wrote on social media that his legal team will ask for a new
judge and to move the trial out of Washington DC.
Trump is accused of trying to overturn the result of the 2020
presidential election.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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[ALT] Meanwhile former Texas Republican Congressman Will Hurd told CBS
Trump is a threat to the country.
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[ALT] Speaking on ABC News, Doug Burgum, one of Trump's challengers
for the Republican party's nomination to go up against Joe Biden in
next year's election - says the country needs to move forward.
However the North Dakota Governor sidestepped questions about whether
should be found guilty of the charges against him.
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Monday, August 7, 2023
Friday, August 4, 2023
U.S. stocks post worst day since March
U.S. stocks fell again Friday to mark the worst week on Wall Street since March.
This comes as July's jobs numbers painted a somewhat mixed picture of
the U.S. economy.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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This comes as July's jobs numbers painted a somewhat mixed picture of
the U.S. economy.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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School shooting reenactment taking place in US
A re-enactment of a school shooting in the US state of Florida is taking place on Friday.
Live ammunition is being fired inside Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, where 17 people were killed in 2018.
It's part of a lawsuit filed against a law enforcement officer who stayed outside during the massacre.
Sally Patterson reports.
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Inflation data set to dominate in week ahead [PREVIEW]
Attention on Wall Street this week will be on some key inflation readings.
The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates to its highest level in
two decades to cool price pressure.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates to its highest level in
two decades to cool price pressure.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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UN Closes Human Rights Office in Uganda
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The UN has announced the closure of the Human Rights office in Uganda after 18 years.
This follows the Government of Uganda's decision not to renew the Host Country Agreement.
The closure comes amid concern over human rights violations including extrajudicial killings and a new anti-gay law that prescribes the death penalty for some homosexual acts.
Michael Baleke reports
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Democrat voters increasingly unhappy with Biden's economy
New polling shows Democrat voters in the US are unimpressed with
President Joe Biden's handling of the economy.
Some even say they may not vote for him again due to how the economy
has fared under his leadership.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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President Joe Biden's handling of the economy.
Some even say they may not vote for him again due to how the economy
has fared under his leadership.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Donald Trump vows to fight on after "sad day for America"
Donald Trump struck a defiant tone as he departed his court hearing on Thursday, having been arraigned on charges alleging he tried to overturn the 2020 Presidential election result.
Mr Trump, who's vying for the Oval Office again, pleaded not guilty to plotting to reverse his loss and maintain his grip on power by lying to the American people.
His trial date will be decided later this month.
Our US Correspondent Benji Hyer has more.
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U.S. job growth misses estimates
The U.S. unemployment rate has fallen to near 50 year lows despite
weaker than expected job growth last month.
Wages also ticked up which will be of keen interest to the Federal
Reserve and its efforts to cool price pressures.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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weaker than expected job growth last month.
Wages also ticked up which will be of keen interest to the Federal
Reserve and its efforts to cool price pressures.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Two Tennessee lawmakers win back their seats after expulsion
Two Democrats in Tennessee who had been expelled from the state
legislature for participating in a gun control protest have their
seats back.
The Republican led state House voted to expel Justin Jones and Justin
J. Pearson in April claiming they had brought "disorder and dishonor"
to the House.
Our US' Correspondent, Jody Jacobs has more...
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legislature for participating in a gun control protest have their
seats back.
The Republican led state House voted to expel Justin Jones and Justin
J. Pearson in April claiming they had brought "disorder and dishonor"
to the House.
Our US' Correspondent, Jody Jacobs has more...
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ECOWAS Sends Another Delegation to Niger Republic for Mediation
West Africa's regional bloc, the Economic Community of West African States has sent another three man delegation to Niger Republic, with a mandate to expeditiously resolve the current political impasse in the country.
Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.
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GREENPEACE ACTIVISTS WHO SCALED UK PM'S HOUSE RELEASED ON BAIL
Five Greenpeace activists have been released on bail after draping the UK Prime Minister's country home in black fabric on Thursday.
They were protesting the Government's decision to issue 100 new licenses for oil and gas extraction, at a time when the International Energy Agency says no new developments should begin if the world hopes to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Stuart Smith reports from London.
They were protesting the Government's decision to issue 100 new licenses for oil and gas extraction, at a time when the International Energy Agency says no new developments should begin if the world hopes to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Stuart Smith reports from London.
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India's Supreme Court suspends Rahul Gandhi's Conviction over Defamation Case
India's Supreme Court has suspended the conviction of the country's main opposition leader, allowing him to contest national elections scheduled for next year.
Rahul Gandhi will be allowed to return to Parliament after his defamation conviction was suspended by the Supreme Court.
Sreoshi Mukherjee reports from the Indian capital...
Rahul Gandhi will be allowed to return to Parliament after his defamation conviction was suspended by the Supreme Court.
Sreoshi Mukherjee reports from the Indian capital...
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Niger cancels military agreements with France
The military junta in Niger, which deposed the West African country's president last week, has scrapped a number of security and defense agreements with France.
France currently has around 1,500 troops in Niger but counter-terrorism operations have been suspended since the ousting of Mohamed Bazoum.
Ross Cullen reports from Paris.
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NHS TO USE MORE PRIVATE PROVISION
The UK government says it will expand the use of the private sector to bring down a backlog in the National Health Service.
The plan is designed to unlock spare capacity by allowing the NHS to purchase more care from private firms.
A record 7.5 million people are waiting for treatment on the NHS, with the opposition Labour Party accusing the government of 'dither and delay'.
But health minister Maria Caulfield says the new measures will help...soon.
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The plan is designed to unlock spare capacity by allowing the NHS to purchase more care from private firms.
A record 7.5 million people are waiting for treatment on the NHS, with the opposition Labour Party accusing the government of 'dither and delay'.
But health minister Maria Caulfield says the new measures will help...soon.
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US Navy "Chinese spies" arrested
CUE: In California, two sailors in the US Navy have been arrested on charges of selling secrets to China. China’s said it wasn’t aware of the details of the cases, and accused the American government and media of frequently “hyping up” cases of apparent espionage with “groundless slander”
Andrew Wood reports from Hong Kong
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India introduces new rules for laptop and tablet imports
India has imposed new licensing requirements for imports of laptops, tablet devices, and personal computers.
The move could impact companies including Apple and Samsung.
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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Cop killed in fresh violence in India's Manipur
More than three months since ethnic clashes first began in Manipur, the northeastern region remains restive.
Mobs are now attacking police posts in the region, even as tens of thousands of security forces remain deployed there.
More than 120 people have died in the violence so far. Indian opposition parties have been demanding a discussion on the violence in Parliament and have moved a no-confidence motion against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Neha Poonia has more.
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Mobs are now attacking police posts in the region, even as tens of thousands of security forces remain deployed there.
More than 120 people have died in the violence so far. Indian opposition parties have been demanding a discussion on the violence in Parliament and have moved a no-confidence motion against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Neha Poonia has more.
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Indian officials claim normalcy returning after communal clashes near Delhi
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Indian officials say normalcy is gradually returning after communal clashes in the district of Nuh - some 85 kilometers away from the Indian capital.
The Muslim-dominated district was rocked by violence after a Hindu procession was allegedly attacked by locals.
Authorities have arrested more than 150 people in relation to the violence.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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Thailand Postpones Parliamentary Vote on New PM
Thailand has postponed a parliamentary vote on the country's next prime minister after a court put off a decision in a case involving the winners of May elections.
The development raises questions about political stability in Thailand after the Move Forward party was blocked from power.
Patrick Fok reports.
Two US Sailors Arrested on China Spying Charges
Two US navy sailors in California have been charged with selling national security secrets to China.
Both men have pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Ira Spitzer reports.
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