Nigeria Arrests 76 Suspects Over Planned Same Sex Wedding

Defence authorities in Nigeria say they have foiled a plan by some citizens to host a sex same wedding ceremony.

They have arrested 76 in connection with the development.

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.

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TENS OF THOUSANDS RALLY IN BERLIN IN SUPPORT OF ISRAEL

Tens of thousands have rallied at Berlin's Brandenburg Gate in support of Israel and decrying anti-semitism. 

The demonstrations come just over two weeks since Hamas launched terror attacks against Israel which killed more than 1400 people. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray has more. 

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India could resume issuing visas to Canadian

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India says it is ready to resume visa services for Canadians if Indian diplomats are assured of their safety in Canada.

India-Canada ties have been strained for much of the past year amid anti-India protests in Canada – which at times turned violent.

The relationship took a major hit after the Canadian Prime Minister accused India of playing a role in the murder of a Canadian Sikh man.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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Philippines tells China to stop provocation in South China Sea after collision

CUE: The Philippines is telling China to stop being provocative in the South China Sea after a Chinese vessel collided with one of its vessels on Sunday. 

 

The Philippine ship was on its way to supply a military outpost on a reef that China claims as its own, but lies within the Philippines' exclusive economic maritime zone.

 

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Trilateral air drills held near Korean Peninsula

Japan, the US, and South Korea are holding their first ever joint air war drills. 

The exercises near the Korean peninsula come amid warming ties between the three countries.

Chris Gilbert reports 

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Biden speaks to allies amid Israel-Gaza escalation fears

US President Joe Biden has spoken to world leaders including Israeli
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as the conflict with Hamas
continues.

It comes as the Biden administration seeks to slow a possible Israeli
ground invasion to allow for the release of more Hamas-held hostages.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Detroit synagogue president murdered near home

The president of a synagogue in the US city of Detroit has been found
stabbed to death near her home.

Samantha Woll's body was discovered in a nearby park

Police have yet to identify any suspects.

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan said he was "devastated" by the incident.

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US Republicans seek new House Speaker nominee

Washington is preparing to enter another week without a House Speaker,
after Republican nominee Jim Jordan was removed on Friday after losing
three rounds of voting.

The former Speaker Kevin McCarthy is now backing party whip Tom Emmer.

Emmer has spent the weekend trying to lock in support from all sides
of the party.

Republicans are reportedly scheduled to hold a secret-ballot election
to nominate a new candidate on Tuesday.

Earlier McCarthy told NBC Emmer is the best man for the job.

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Second UN convoy enters Gaza

A second UN aid convoy has entered Gaza, but the world body's warning
it needs "much more" assistance to adequately help the hundreds of
thousands of Palestinians in need.

14 trucks crossed over from Egypt to the Gaza Strip, adding to the 20
trucks that went in on Saturday.

Sarah Coates in Tel Aviv reports on the latest aid to reach Gaza.

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apologized for mistakenly hitting an Egyptian-controlled area.

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[ALT] It comes as clashes at the Israel-Lebanon border intensified,
with the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah attacking northern
Israel.

Sarah Coates in Tel Aviv says the US and Israel are warning Hezbollah
not to cause the conflict to spread to the wider region.

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Another Trump lawyer accepts plea deal in Georgia case

Another of Donald Trump's co-defendants in a criminal case in Georgia has pleaded guilty to conspiring to overturn the 2020 election results.

Lawyer Kenneth Chesebro [CHEESE BRO] agreed to "truthfully testify" against the former president and others as part of the plea deal.

Ira Spitzer reports.

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US House of Representatives in stasis after third Speaker election defeat

US Congressman Jim Jordan has failed for the third successive time to win enough votes to become Speaker of the House of Representatives, leaving the heart of American democracy in a state of paralysis. 

The hardline conservative Representative had bid to step into the vacant seat of power after the ousting of Kevin McCarthy more than two weeks ago. 

But Jordan fell short yet again on Friday, with 25 of his own Republican Party colleagues voting against him.

Benji Hyer reports. 

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Ukraine & Israel funding key part of U.S.-E.U. leader meetings

INTRO: The Presidents of the United States, European Council and the European Commission are meeting at the White House on Friday.

Their top priority is to ensure continued support for Ukraine, and Israel.  

But they are also working out issues on climate change and trade.

Caroline Malone reports from Washington.

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US solider who fled to North Korea charged with desertion

The US soldier who fled to North Korea is reportedly facing multiple
charges back in the States including desertion.

Pyongyang released Travis King last month after he crossed into North
Korea in July.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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House Speaker: Jordan pushing ahead for 3rd vote

US lawmakers are returning to the House floor this Friday in another
attempt to elect a Speaker.

Jim Jordan is pressing ahead with his bid - despite tough stiff and
mounting opposition from his Republican colleagues.

The House has been without a speaker for 17 days, meaning Congress is
unable to pass any new legislation.

Speaking at the Capitol earlier, Jordan says he's determined to keep fighting.

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UN chief urges Gaza aid deliveries to begin

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has visited the Rafah border
crossing in Egypt to try and kickstart the delivery of aid to Gaza.

A convoy carrying vital supplies, like food, water and medicine, is
waiting to enter the territory to help more than 2m Palestinians in
desperate need of assistance.

Guterres called the trucks a "lifeline".

But as Ross Cullen in Tel Aviv reports there are a number of
challenges facing the aid delivery.

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[ALT] Ross Cullen in Tel Aviv reports tensions are increasing across
the region as the death toll continues to rise.

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2 DEAD IN SCOTLAND AS SEVERE WEATHER HITS UK

Two people have died and a search is underway for a missing person, as heavy rain and flooding batters the United Kingdom.

The worst effects are being felt in north east Scotland, where residents in one town were woken up in the middle of the night by rescue teams after a river overwhelmed the town's flood defences.

Stuart Smith has more from London.

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Zelensky thanks Biden for unwavering bipartisan support for Ukraine

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday thanked US president Joe Biden for his strong support and leadership in a phone call made shortly before Biden gave a rare address to the nation from his Oval Office. In his address, the President urged Americans to back further military aid to both Ukraine and Israel.

Megumi Lim reports

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Niger Republic’s Ousted President Attempts Escape, Claims Military Junta

A military junta that toppled the Mohammed Bazoum led government in Niger Republic says it has thwarted an attempt by the President to escape.

Bazoum has been imprisoned by the military since July when his government was overthrown.

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.

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RADIO: WESTERN DRC VIOLENCE

Militiamen in the Democratic Republic of Congo have taken control of a village in the western territory of Kwamouth following months of fighting with a rival ethnic group in the region. Local authorities say fighters of a militia group known as Mobondo raided the village of Nshemamfum and forced scores of civilians to flee the area. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa....

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Jury selection begins in Trump attorney Kenneth Chesebro Georgia elections case

Jury selection begins today (FRIDAY) in the trial of former Trump attorney Kenneth Chesebro. He's the alleged architect of the fake electors plot that aimed to overturn the 2020 presidential election results in Georgia. Toni Waterman has more.

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