Friday, September 8, 2023

Texas water barriers allowed to stay, for now

Texas's anti-migrant buoys have been granted a stay of execution. An appeals court has ruled they can remain in place for now, 24 hours after a lower court ordered them to be immediately removed. Toni Waterman has more.

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Hurricane Lee strengthens to Category 5

Hurricane Lee has become the Atlantic Ocean's first Category 5 storm this year.

The US National Hurricane Center is warning it could prove "life
threatening" over the next few days.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Report from Georgia grand jury Trump investigation released on Friday

A report released on Friday by the special grand jury which handed down Donald Trump's fourth indictment has provided fresh insights into the investigation.


That's as a new court filing separately shows the former President's net worth was inflated by billions of dollars. 


With the details, here's Benji Hyer.


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Two Irish tourists killed by car in Rome described back home as "wonderful neighbours"


Two Irish tourists killed when they were hit by a car in Rome have been described as "friendly and wonderful neighbours."

According to Irish media, Paul and Mary O'Reilly were aged 60 and 59 respectively.

They were pronounced dead at the scene.

Giles Gibson has more from Rome.

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Russia launches elections in occupied Ukrainian regions to tighten control over the annexed territories

Despite global pressure Russia went ahead with regional and gubernatorial elections not only on its territory, but also in the occupied Ukrainian regions of Kherson, Zaporizhzhya, Donetsk, and Luhansk. Ukraine and the West have denounced Kremlin's attempts to tighten its grip of the annexed territories it still can not fully control. The US warned anyone against taking part of what it labelled "a sham vote". The Council of Europe called Moscow's move a "flagrant violation of international law". Ukraine urged other countries not to recognise the voting results.  Our correspondent Daria Bondarchuk reports from the Russian capital.

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Nigeria Inaugurates General Court Martial to Try 14 Military Officers

Military authorities in Nigeria have inaugurated a General Court Martial to try 14 personnel of the armed forces.

They are alleged to have breached various provisions of the law.

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.

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US President Biden heads to India for G20 summit and Modi talks

US President Joe Biden is due to arrive in New Delhi on Friday as world leaders gather in the Indian capital for the G20 summit.

The White House says it expects to see progress on areas including civil nuclear technology when president Biden meets India's prime minister Narendra Modi for bilateral talks.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from New Delhi.

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Florida Supreme Court hears abortion case

Florida's Supreme Court will start hearing oral arguments today (FRIDAY) on whether a 15-week abortion ban violates the state's constitution. But as Toni Waterman explains, the decision from the top court will be far more consequential…because it could also decide the fate of a much stricter abortion ban.

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Delhi under tight security cordon ahead of G20

Stringent security measures and traffic curbs have come into effect in New Delhi, as world leaders and delegates arrive in India's capital for the G20 summit - to be held this weekend. Shalu Yadav is reporting on how Delhi's 20 million residents have been put under an unofficial lockdown till the summit ends.


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With joint declaration unlikely, India focuses G20 agenda on developing world

All eyes are on New Delhi where the G20 summit will be held this weekend.

A lot is riding on the summit's success for India, with the country's Prime Minister having repeatedly said the event will drive consensus and help find solutions.

But as Neha Poonia reports, Russia and China's leaders skipping the event is raising questions about the group's ability to effectively address global challenges.

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ASEAN Touts Peace But Makes Little Progress on Critical Issues

Indonesian President Joko Widodo called for establishing southeast Asia as a theatre of peace and inclusiveness in his closing remarks at the ASEAN summit in Jakarta.

But the bloc is widely seen to have failed in solving critical issues including tensions in the South China Sea and conflict in Myanmar.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

Wall St mixed amid Fed fears

US Markets ended Thursday trading mixed over continued fears about the
inflation fight.

Meanwhile, Apple saw another day of drops following bad news out of China.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Ex-Trump adviser Peter Navarro found guilty in contempt of Congress case

Donald Trump's former trade advisor, Peter Navarro has been found guilty on two counts of criminal contempt of Congress for ignoring a subpoena from the January 6th committee and refusing to turn over documents. Navarro - who is a fierce election denier -  is now the second former Trump-adviser to be convicted, after Steven Bannon. Toni Waterman has more

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Actor Danny Masterson sentenced to 30 years for rapes

US actor Danny Masterson, who starred in 'That '70s Show' has been
sentenced to 30 years to life for raping two women.

He was convicted in May after three women testified he sexually
assaulted them in the early 2000s, at the height of his fame.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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California governor considers historic caste discrimination bill

California's legislature has approved a bill outlawing caste discrimination.

If signed into law, the state would become the first in the US to address the practice, which has roots in the Indian subcontinent.

Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco.


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Nigeria’s Election Tribunal Upholds President Bola Tinubu’s Victory

Nigeria's Appeal Court has upheld the declaration of Bola Tinubu as winner of the country's Presidential election which was held in February.

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.

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Biden to offer Global South funding at G20

US President Joe Biden is heading to India for the G20 summit where
he's expected to promise American engagement and funding for
developing nations.

His offer is an alternative to Chinese money, which has left many
nations struggling to pay their debts.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Lee expected to become extremely dangerous hurricane

Forecasts expect hurricane Lee to intensify and become extremely
dangerous by Friday.

It is expected to become a Category 4 or 5 hurricane and will pass
close to the Leeward Islands and Puerto Rico.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Texas prisons in an indefinite lockdown amid rising crime rates

Texas jails and prisons have been put into an indefinite statewide lockdown. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice says the highly unusual move is necessary to combat a rise in contraband and killings behind bars.  Toni Waterman has more.  

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US President Joe Biden rejects Gitmo detainee demands

US President Joe Biden has rejected a set of demands proposed by Guantanamo Bay detainees accused of orchestrating the September 11th terrorist attacks. 


The defendants had put forward the demands as a basis for negotiations over a potential plea deal, but Mr Biden refused to accept the conditions, as Benji Hyer reports. 


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