RADIO: WAR DRUMS IN EASTERN

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The army in the Democratic Republic of Congo has accused the M23 rebels of reoccupying villages in the east of their country in total violation of a ceasefire deal brokered by leaders of the East African Community.

The spokesperson of the Congolese army has described the move as a provocation. More than a million people have been displaced by the fighting between the rebels and the government forces since last year. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa..

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More than half of Nagorno-Karabakh's Armenians have fled

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At least 68,000 ethnic Armenians have now fled the region of Nagorno-Karabakh since Azerbaijan took full control of the area. Many fear reprisals from Baku's forces and have chosen to flee to an uncertain future in neighbouring Armenia.

Alex Cadier reports from Brussels

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UNICEF says Nigeria Needs $3.3 Million to Fight Diphtheria Outbreak

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The United Nations Children's Fund says Nigeria needs to raise US$ 3.3 million until the end of the year to respond effectively to the Diphtheria outbreak in the country.

Nigeria has recorded suspected cases of diphtheria, a bacterial infection that affects the nose, throat, and sometimes skin of an individual, in at least 14 States.

Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja.

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Italian government cuts growth forecasts and raises deficit targets

Italy's government has lowered its growth forecasts and raised its fiscal deficit targets.

That weaker economic outlook was announced after Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni held a cabinet meeting in Rome on Wednesday.

Giles Gibson has more from the Italian capital.

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Russia launches massive drone strike against Ukraine overnight

Russia launched a massive drone strike overnight, and more than 30 drones were shot down over the Black Sea coastal regions according to the Ukrainian military.

Megumi Lim reports

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UK electricity grid says blackouts less likely this winter

The operator of Britain's electricity grid says blackouts are less likely to occur this winter. Last year, energy supply concerns sparked by the war in Ukraine led to warnings that the lights may go out for long periods. Julia Chapman reports.

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VOLKSWAGEN FACTORIES HIT BY IT OUTAGE

Europe's biggest carmaker has been hit by a major IT outage, causing factories to grind to a halt overnight. 

Volkswagen said production was beginning to return to normal by Thursday morning, adding that at this stage, there's no indication the outage was caused by external influences. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray has more. 

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Indian Foreign Minister to meet US Secretary of state amid row with Canada

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India's diplomatic row with Canada could take center stage when Foreign Minister S Jaishankar meets US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday.

India-Canada ties took a hit last week after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused India of being involved in the killing of a Canadian Sikh separatist leader.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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GOP candidates spar in debate

Candidates squaring off to be the nominee for US President have clashed with each other on immigration, healthcare and the economy during the Republican Party's second debate, as they vie to catch frontrunner Donald Trump in the polls.

Seven hopefuls took to the stage in California on Wednesday evening, but the former President was notably absent, instead courting voters in the state of Michigan where thousands of American auto-workers remain on strike. 

During his speech, Mr Trump dunked on his Republican opponents, whilst they condemned him for being "missing in action" and ducking the debate again.  

Following developments last night, our US correspondent Benji Hyer.  

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FBI and Japan police warn of threat from Chinese hacker group, Black-Tech

CUE: The F-B-I in America and police in Japan are warning multinational companies that a hacker group linked to the Chinese government may be accessing their computer networks. 

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ChatGPT update includes access to current information

ChatGPT users will now be able to access up to date information from the internet.

Previously, the popular chatbot hadn't been able to use information produced after September of 2021.

 

Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco

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US soldier returns to America from North Korea

An American soldier is heading back to the United States after being expelled from North Korea.

Travis King fled across the border from South Korea, where he was serving, in July.

Chris Gilbert reports. 

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US 10-year Treasury yield highest level in more than 15 years

US stocks finished mixed on Wednesday as investors weighed fears of persistent inflation.

The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield rose to its highest level in more than 15 years.

Sally Patterson has more.

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UN calls for more funding for Pakistan after floods

The United Nations has called on Member States to fill the funding
gaps and mobilize more resources for Pakistan.
In a special meeting in New York on Wednesday, the UN said this
disaster served as a stark reminder of the catastrophic consequences
of climate change.
Last year flooding in Pakistan killed at least one thousand seven
people, destroyed millions of homes and caused billions of dollars in
economic losses.
Jody Jacobs has more...

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Police arrest husband of Bronx daycare owner in Mexico following the death of a one year toddler

U.S Federal police are in the process of obtaining an extradition
order following the arrest of the husband of a Bronx day care owner
where a one year old toddler died
following an alleged fentanyl overdose.
The husband is the fourth person arrested in connection with the death
at the Divino Nino Day Care in the Bronx.
Jody Jacobs reports from New York...

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U.S. Senator pleads not guilty to corruption

U.S. senator Bob Menendez has pleaded not guilty to extortion and
bribery charges.

The Democrat from New Jersey is accused of accepting gifts including
gold bars in exchange for political influence.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Fmr. U.S. President Trump to give autoworkers speech, while other GOP candidates hold debate

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The second Republican debate is about to take place in California.

Seven candidates for the party's Presidential nomination are taking part, but not frontrunner Donald Trump.

Caroline Malone reports from Washington.

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Late night shows to return to air as writers strike ends

US late night television shows have announced they will return to air in the coming days following the end of the writers strike which lasted almost five months.

Film and television writers have agreed to a new three year contract that includes better pay and rules over the use of artificial intelligence.

Ira Spitzer reports.

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Texas Governor accuses Biden of creating chaos at border

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has accused the Biden administration of
creating chaos at the U.S. southern border.

There has been a recent surge of border crossings with many
Republicans blaming the president's policies on immigration.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Security Council meets to discuss rising tensions in the Middle East

There have been fresh calls for increased commitment from the
international community in resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The United Nations Security Council met on Wednesday, with the UN
Secretary General Antonio Guterres saying he remains gravely concerned
by the intensification of violence in the occupied West Bank and
Israel.
Jody Jacobs has more from New York...

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