Delhi's air 'very poor' for fifth straight day, expected to get worse

For the fifth consecutive day, New Delhi's air quality has remained in the 'very poor' category.

Many parts of Delhi are reporting air quality levels above 400, when air quality beyond 50 is considered to be a risk to health.

The air quality is expected to deteriorate further in the coming days with many Delhi residents already complaining of respiratory ailments.

Priyata Brajabasi reports

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Two killed in anti-government protests in Bangladesh

Two people have died and several injured in violent anti-government protests in Dhaka.

Protesters, many of them belonging to Bangladesh's main opposition party, were demanding Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina step down.

Our South Asia correspondent Neha Poonia has more.

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India to investigate opposition's "state-sponsored" cyber attack claims

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India has launched an investigation after several opposition party leaders said they received notifications saying they were being targeted by state-sponsored cyber-attackers.

Opposition members of parliament said they'd received text messages and emails from Apple alerting them that their devices may be compromised.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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China’s factories slowed down unexpectedly in October

CUE:  China's factories slowed down unexpectedly in October, according to a private survey. Weakness in manufacturing is raising questions about the strength of China's fragile economic recovery this year.

 

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US Imposes Restrictions on Myanmar Oil and Gas Enterprise

The US is imposing restrictions on some financial services offered to Myanmar's state oil and gas company in the first direct action taken against the state-owned enterprise.

But it stops short of full sanctions on what is the junta's main source of foreign revenue.

Patrick Fok reports.

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N Korea closing multiple embassies

North Korea is set to close multiple embassies around the world. 

The move, South Korea says, is a cost-cutting measure as the country struggles under international sanctions. 

Chris Gilbert reports.

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Jack Lew elected as new U.S Israeli Ambassador

The United States Senate has approved Jack Lew to be the new U.S.
ambassador to Israel.
He is set to take on the critical role amid the ongoing battle between
Israel and Hamas.
Jody Jacobs has more...

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Autoworkers strike costs Stellantis $3.2 billion

The United Auto Workers union may have struck a tentative agreement with Stellantis - but not before costing the company billions of dollars in lost revenue. Toni Waterman has more on the automaker's latest financial report.

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Sam Bankman-Fried testifies in crypto fraud trial

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has testified in his criminal fraud trial.

The 31-year-old former billionaire is on trial in New York, accused of stealing billions of dollars of customers' money.

He has pleaded not guilty to seven counts, including wire fraud, securities fraud and money laundering.

Closing statements are scheduled for Wednesday, before the jury begins its deliberations.

Sally Patterson has more.

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King Charles Asked To Apologise By Kenyan Human Rights Commission

The King of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth Realms has been asked to apologise for the treatment of Kenyans during colonial rule.  

King Charles, who heads the Commonwealth of Nations, is visiting the member country this week. 

He has also been called to act on the case of a murdered Kenyan woman, by her family. 

Simon Gaitán reports… 

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Maine shooter's relatives and army unit warned Sheriff's office about threat

The family of the man who carried out this year's worst mass shooting in the U.S. had warned police five months ago about a decline in his mental health. But he still had access to guns, and shot and killed 18 people at a bar and bowling alley last week in Maine.
Caroline Malone reports.

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Protestors repeatedly interrupted a United States Senate hearing on Israel

Protestors repeatedly interrupted Tuesday's United States Senate hearing on Israel, calling for a ceasefire as they were dragged out by police. 

Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin were testifying in Congress to convince lawmakers to approve President Joe Biden's $106 billion package to fund Israel and Ukraine. 

Benji Hyer was following. 

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US Fed expected to leave interest rates on pause

The US Federal Reserve is expected to leave interest rates on pause this week.

Central bankers have started their two-day policy meeting, with a
decision on whether to push rates higher due on Wednesday afternoon.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Heavy fighting in Gaza between Israeli troops and Hamas

The Israeli military says it is involved in "large exchanges" with
Hamas in Gaza, as it tries to push further into the enclave.

Israel says its forces have repelled militants who were firing
anti-tank missiles.

It comes after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said it was "a time
for war", and refused calls to push for a ceasefire.

The health ministry in Gaza says it has recorded more than 8,500
deaths from Israel's bombardment in the last 3 weeks.

Sarah Coates in Tel Aviv reports that the Israeli military has given
an update on the fighting.

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Sarah Coates in Tel Aviv reports that Israeli troops are meeting
resistance from Hamas fighters.

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Sarah Coates in Tel Aviv reports the apparent cutting off of the
northern and southern parts of Gaza is complicating aid deliveries.

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Pressure grows on Biden to call for Gaza ceasefire

Israel is rejecting calls for a ceasefire, as its military assault on the Gaza Strip continues.

The Israeli Defense Forces say they encountered machine gun fire and anti-tank missiles over the last few hours.

Meanwhile, Egypt is rejecting calls for refugees seeking to flee Gaza to be resettled in the Sinai Peninsula, which Cairo controls.

Our US Correspondent Simon Marks says President Biden is continuing to call on the Israeli government to observe the laws of war.

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Flooding in Milan as storms and heavy rain hit northern Italy

Parts of Milan have been flooded after an intense storm hit the Italian city overnight.

Other parts of northern Italy are also under weather alerts due to heavy rain.

Giles Gibson has the details.

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Inflation falls in Europe but so does economic growth

Inflation in the Euro zone has dipped to a two year low and
substantially down from the peak seen a year ago.

But the region's economy contracted slightly last quarter missing
analyst expectations.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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US Supreme Court considers whether public officials can block social media users

The Supreme Court will hear arguments today [TUESDAY] on two cases involving public officials blocking people on social media.

They are the first of several upcoming cases that will help determine the limits of free speech on the Internet.

Ira Spitzer reports.

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GERMAN PRESIDENT IN TANZANIA

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is in Tanzania for a  three-day state visit. The trip is part of a move to strengthen economic ties focusing on trade and investment.

Daniel Kijo has more

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Ukraine’s MOD discover misallocations of salary

The Ukrainian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday, 40 military units in Ukraine overpaid salaries to military personnel who were not deployed to the front lines or battlefields.

Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv

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