RADIO: DRC-RWANDA TENSIONS

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The Democratic Republic of Congo has denounced an incursion into its territory by Rwandan soldiers who it accuses of fighting alongside the M23 rebels in a battle against a self-defence group in the country's east. Congolese government spokesperson Patrick Muyaya says fifty civilians were killed in the clashes. The Rwandan government has denied the allegation. Chris Ocamringa has more from KInshasa...

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At least 17 people killed in train collision in Bangladesh

At least 17 people have been killed and many more injured after two trains collided in eastern Bangladesh.

Authorities say that a freight train crashed into a passenger train.

Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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California governor Newsom says state is partner on climate issues, no matter who is Washington

CUE. The governor of California, Gavin Newsom, says his state will always be a partner on climate issues no matter who wins the US presidential election next year. Mr Newsom is on the second day of a week-long visit to China that's focussing on global warming and the environment.

 

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Energy Leaders Gather in Singapore for International Energy Week

Energy experts and policy makers are gathered in Singapore this week for the city state's International Energy Week.

It comes amid a series of challenges hampering efforts towards reducing global carbon emissions.

As Patrick Fok reports, energy security is a key topic of discussion at the gathering.

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US Senator Bob Menendez pleads not guilty to foreign agent charge

US Senator Bob Menendez has pleaded not guilty to conspiring to act as a foreign agent for the Egyptian government.

The lawmaker appeared in a Manhattan court on Monday for a brief hearing, which lasted less than five minutes.

Last month the lawmaker pleaded not guilty to accepting bribes to benefit Egypt and interfere with law enforcement investigations. 

Sally Patterson has more.

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US stocks mixed after 10-year yield peaks

US stocks were mixed on Monday after the benchmark 10-year Treasury yield rose above 5% for the first time since 2007, before retreating

Investors are also braced for third quarter earnings from tech giants including Microsoft and Meta.

Sally Patterson has more.

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Off-duty pilot arrested for trying to switch off plane's engines

An off-duty pilot has been charged with 83 counts of attempted murder
when he tried switching off the plane's engines onboard an Alaska
flight this weekend.
Joseph David Emerson was taken into custody over the weekend.
The Federal Aviation Administration, the FAA and local authorities are
investigating the incident.
Jody Jacobs reports...

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US not “dictating terms” to Israel to pause ground invasion

The White House has pushed back against claims it's asked Israel to
pause plans for a ground invasion of Gaza.

National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said Washington is not
"dictating terms" to Israel.

He said the top US priority was "going after" Hamas, as well as
getting humanitarian aid to Palestinians caught up in the conflict.

Kirby was responding to reporters' questions at the White House
briefing about the timing of an Israeli ground incursion.

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John Kirby told reporters the main priorities Washington is focused on.

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Kirby spoke about Iran's involvement in the crisis, and said the US
was stepping up its presence in the region to try and stop the
conflict spreading.

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US Senator Bob Menendez due in New York court in corruption case

US Senator Bob Menendez is due in court on Monday, charged with conspiring to act as an unregistered foreign agent for the Egyptian government.

Last month the lawmaker pleaded not guilty to accepting bribes from businessmen to benefit Egypt and interfere with law enforcement investigations. 

Senator Menendez denies any wrongdoing.

Sally Patterson has more.

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Gaza death toll tops 5,000

The health ministry in Gaza says more than 5,000 people have been
killed since Israel started bombing the enclave just over two weeks
ago.

The United Nations says conditions are so dire in southern Gaza that
some civilians are returning north, to the very area Israel has told
them to evacuate.

According to the Israeli Defence Forces, troops carried out raids on
the Gaza Strip on Sunday to clear militant areas and get intelligence
on the missing hostages.

Ross Cullen in Tel Aviv reports that the ground offensive appears to
be on pause for now.

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Ross Cullen in Tel Aviv reports there are still fears about the
conflict spreading throughout the wider region.

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Oil consolidation deal between major U.S. companies Chevron and Hess

Oil company Chevron has agreed to buy Hess for a stock deal that brings two U.S. rivals together.

Hess invests in Guyana, where there is some of the fastest growing oil production in the world.
Caroline Malone reports.

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US synagogue murder not a hate crime

Police in Detroit say there is no evidence the murder of a synagogue
president was a hate crime.

Samantha Woll's body was discovered in a nearby park on Saturday.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Chinese graphite export curbs could hurt US carmakers

China's curbs on the export of graphite, a key component in electric vehicle batteries, could result in higher costs for US automakers.

The move appears to be part of an ongoing tit-for-tat trade dispute between Beijing and Washington.

Ira Spitzer reports from San Francisco. 

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Russian forces attack thermal power plant in Ukraine

Ukraine's largest private energy company DTEK said on Monday that Russian forces struck one of its thermal power plants on Sunday evening, causing significant damage.

Megumi Lim reports

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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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