Friday, October 27, 2023

AMERICAN MAN CHARGED WITH MURDER FOLLOWING ATTACK AT GERMAN CASTLE

An American man has been charged with murder after an attack at a tourist site in Germany. 

The incident occured at a castle in Bavaria, where two American vacationers were targeted by the man. 

Trent Murray reports from Berlin

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Spanish commission estimates 200,000 victims of clergy abuse since 1940


An independent commission in Spain says more than 200,000 people could have been victims of sexual abuse by clergy in the last eight decades.

The commission was set up last year by the Spanish parliament after a high profile investigation by El Pais newspaper.

Giles Gibson has the details.

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First Plane Bringing Afghan Refugees From Pakistan Lands In UK

The first plane bringing Afghan refugees from Pakistan has landed in the UK, according to reports. 

Thousands of Afghans who worked with or for British authorities before the Taliban's takeover of the country, have been promised UK visas. 


Many fled to Pakistan, awaiting relocation to the UK. 


Simon Gaitán reports… 


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UK BORDER OFFICIALS READY IN EGYPT SHOULD PAUSE IN FIGHTING ALLOW EVACUATION

UK Border Force officials are on standby in Egypt, ready to help British nationals who may have a chance to flee Gaza if a humanitarian corridor opens.

Officials in London believe around 200 UK passport holders are trapped in the enclave as Israel continues to claim an impending ground offensive.

Stuart Smith has more from London.

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U.S Parliament Kicks Against Proposed Removal of Troops from Niger Republic

The United States has rejected a proposed legislation that would demand its President to withdraw its troops from Niger Republic.

The U.S has over 1,000 soldiers in Niger, fighting against insurgents in the country.

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.

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White House: Russia is executing soldiers who refuse orders in Ukraine

The White House says it has intelligence showing Russia is executing its own soldiers if they refuse orders in Ukraine.

It comes as intense fighting continues in the east of the country.

Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv

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India "shocked" over death penalty to 8 former Indian Navy officers

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India's Ministry of External Affairs says it's exploring all legal options after 8 former Indian naval officers were sentenced to death in Qatar.

They were working for a private company in the Middle Eastern nation but reports say they're being accused of spying on Qatar's submarine program for Israel.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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Sidelined China ex-premier. Li Keqiang, dies of heart attack

CUE: State media say Li Keqiang, [LEE KUH-CHEE-ANG], who was once the second most powerful politician in China, has died of a heart attack. He was sixty-eight.

 

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Malaysia Warns Meta, TikTok Against Blocking Pro Palestinian Content

Malaysia is warning social media companies including Meta and TikTok against blocking pro Palestinian content on their platforms.

It says it might take action against them if the warning is ignored.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

U.S.-China diplomacy continues as Wang meets Blinken


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U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met in Washington on Thursday in a flurry of diplomacy between the two nations.

The U.S. wants China to help make sure the Israel-Gaza conflict doesn't spill over into other countries; and Beijing has expressed a willingness to work together.

Caroline Malone reports from Washington

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200 British Nationals Trapped in Gaza, UK Border Force Teams in Egypt to Help Evacuate Them

Roughly 200 British Nationals are known to be trapped in Gaza, currently under siege by Israel.  

The UK Prime Minister said that Border Force teams have been deployed to Egypt and are ready to help evacuate British citizens, when a pause in the fighting allows. 


The Government had previously confirmed that at least 12 British Nationals were killed in Hamas' attack on Israel and 5 remain missing and thought to be among the hostages held in Gaza. 


Simon Gaitán reports… 


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WOMAN CONVICTED FOR ASSISTING FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION IN UK FIRST

A woman in England has been found guilty of handing over a 3-year-old girl for female genital mutilation while she was on a trip to Kenya.

It's the first time anyone in the UK has been convicted for assisting the illegal procedure.

Stuart Smith has more from London.

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Maine Governor: 18 killed, 13 injured in mass shooting

The Governor of the US state of Maine says a gunman killed 18 people
and injured another 13 in a rampage across several locations in the
city of Lewiston.

A manhunt is still underway to find Robert Card, who police describe
as a "person of interest".

Authorities have released pictures of him carrying an assault rifle,
entering a restaurant and bowling alley on Wednesday evening.

Maine Governor Janet Mills gave an update to reporters.

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Maine Governor Janet Mills spoke to reporters about what the community
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Manhunt underway after Maine mass shooting kills at least 16

Police in the US state of Maine are appealing for information after a mass shooting killed at least 16 people and injured many others.


A shooter opened fire in a bowling alley and restaurant in the city of Lewiston before fleeing.


Officials have identified Robert Card as a 'person of interest', and have released images from the scene of a man carrying an assault rifle.


Sally Patterson has more.


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UN convenes Special Emergency Session of the General Assembly

A Special Emergency Session of the United Nations General Assembly
gets underway in New York,
as member states discuss the war in the Middle East.
The emergency session comes as the Security Council remains unable to
pass a resolution on the matter.
Jody Jacobs reports...

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US GDP hits 4.9% in third quarter

The US economy beat expectations to grow by 4.9% in the third quarter.

It's the fastest pace of growth in nearly two years.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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EU leaders to call for 'humanitarian corridors and pauses' in Gaza

European Union heads of state are gathering in Brussels for a two day meeting of the European Council. The leaders have a packed agenda which includes the situation in the Middle East, Russia's invasion of Ukraine and agreeing the next EU budget.
Alex Cadier reports from Brussels.

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Italian football federation bans Sandro Tonali for 10 months


The Italian football federation is banning Sandro Tonali for 10 months after he broke rules over betting on matches.

The ban is expected to rule Tonali out of playing for his English club Newcastle and the Italian national team.

Giles Gibson has more from Rome.

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SBF expected to testify in own defense

Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of failed cryptocurrency exchange FTX,
is expected to take the stand in his own defense later today.

His lawyer confirmed SBF, as he's often known, will be one of the four
witnesses his team hope will get him acquitted.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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RADIO: WFP SUSPENDS ACTIVITIES

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The World Food Programme has announced the suspension of its food distribution to displaced people near the city of Goma in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The UN agency says the decision follows an increase in violence between rival rebel groups. Chris Ocamringa has more in Kinshasa...

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