US President Joe Biden is traveling to San Francisco for meetings with
Pacific Rim countries, including with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Biden is hosting the annual Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation forum,
and using it as an opportunity to meet his Chinese counterpart for
their first face-to-face meeting in a year.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
UK Cyber Security Agency Warns AI Risk To General Election
The UK cyber security agency has warned of the growing risk posed by Artificial Intelligence to the next general election.
It also warned of the new threat state aligned cyber actors pose to Britain's National infrastructure and other Western Democracies.
Simon Gaitán reports…
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UK Issues Travel Advisory to Uganda
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The United Kingdom has advised against any non-essential travel to Uganda following a growing terror threat targeting foreign nationals.
This is the second alert the UK mission has put out in less than a week.
Last week the UK Advised its citizens against travel to the Eastern City of Jinja for the annual Nyege Nyege festival.
Isabel Nakirya reports.
The United Kingdom has advised against any non-essential travel to Uganda following a growing terror threat targeting foreign nationals.
This is the second alert the UK mission has put out in less than a week.
Last week the UK Advised its citizens against travel to the Eastern City of Jinja for the annual Nyege Nyege festival.
Isabel Nakirya reports.
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Security conference begins in France with focus on Paris hosting 2024 Olympics
A major security conference kicks off in Paris today.
Milipol Paris runs for four days and will centre around the Olympics being held in the French capital next year.
It comes amid a report that France detected a disinformation campaign aiming to undermine Paris' ability to host the Olympic Games.
Rebecca Bundhun has more.
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New British cabinet meets for first time
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's new cabinet meets for the first time on Tuesday.
He has brought former Prime Minister David Cameron back into government as Foreign Secretary - as part of a wider ministerial reshuffle.
Olly Barratt reports from London.
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He has brought former Prime Minister David Cameron back into government as Foreign Secretary - as part of a wider ministerial reshuffle.
Olly Barratt reports from London.
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Nigerians Heading for Saudi Pilgrimage Forced Back Home
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Nigeria's government says it is investigating the cancellation of visas of Nigerian passengers who were refused entry into Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
More than 170 Nigerians on a flight to Saudi Arabia were turned back on arrival on Monday after Saudi authorities reportedly abruptly revoked their visas.
Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.
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Nations Negotiate Global Policy to Combat Plastic Pollution
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Over 2000 delegates are gathered at the UN Environment Program Headquarters in Nairobi to forge out a global treaty to combat plastic pollution.
But while there's consensus that a pact is needed, there's bound to be differing views on what should be included in the document.
Isabel Nakirya reports from Kampala.
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Himalayan tunnel caves in, leaving dozens of Indian workers trapped inside
Dozens of Indian construction workers are trapped inside a Himalayan tunnel after it collapsed in North India.
Visuals show rescuers scrambling to reach the labourers, who have been stuck under a massive pile of debris for the past two days.
Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...
Visuals show rescuers scrambling to reach the labourers, who have been stuck under a massive pile of debris for the past two days.
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Delhi air quality worsens after residents flout ban on firecrackers
New Delhi's air quality has severely dipped once again after residents flouted the ban on the use of firecrackers during the festival of Diwali over the weekend.
After a significant improvement in air quality levels following a spell of rain last week, the city is once again engulfed in smog and is back to being one of the most polluted cities in the world.
Priyata Brajabasi reports from New Delhi
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After a significant improvement in air quality levels following a spell of rain last week, the city is once again engulfed in smog and is back to being one of the most polluted cities in the world.
Priyata Brajabasi reports from New Delhi
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Senior member of Japan government resigns over unpaid taxes
A senior lawmaker in Japan is stepping down over unpaid taxes.
The resignation is another blow to the administration of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida which is already facing record low approval ratings.
Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.
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Monday, November 13, 2023
US stocks mixed ahead of inflation data
US stocks were little changed on Monday ahead of key inflation data due out this week.
Investors are cautious after the US' credit rating was downgraded last week, and a possible government shutdown looms this weekend.
Sally Patterson has more.
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Indonesian President visits White House (4pm ET)
US President Joe Biden is today hosting his Indonesian counterpart Joko Widodo at the White House to "reaffirm" their joint commitment to the "nearly 75-year-long partnership between the world's second and third largest democracies."
The meeting, though, is at risk of being overshadowed by the Israel-Hamas war — a conflict erupting thousands of kilometres away, but one that matters hugely to both states.
Benji Hyer reports.
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Donald Trump’s sister, Maryanne Trump Barry, dies at 86
Maryanne Trump Barry - the older sister of former president Donald Trump, has died aged 86. She was a loyal supporter - and critic - of her brother. Toni Waterman has more.
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UN lowers flags to mark colleagues killed in Gaza
Members of the United Nations are lowering flags around the world
today to honor colleagues that have been killed in Gaza.
At least 101 members of the UN Palestinian relief agency known as
UNRWA have lost their lives in Gaza since the war broke out last
month.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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today to honor colleagues that have been killed in Gaza.
At least 101 members of the UN Palestinian relief agency known as
UNRWA have lost their lives in Gaza since the war broke out last
month.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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Donald Trump Jr back on stand in father's fraud trial
Donald Trump's eldest son has returned to the witness stand in his father's civil fraud case.
Donald Trump Jr. was called by defence lawyers to begin their arguments in the trial.
The former President of the United States is accused of fraudulently inflating the value of assets to obtain favourable loans.
He denies all wrongdoing, calling the case 'politically motivated'.
Sally Patterson has more.
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Republican senator Tim Scott ends White House bid
South Carolina senator Tim Scott has suspended his White House campaign.
The shock announcement came during a Fox News interview, reportedly
surprising his campaign staff who had not been expecting the
announcement.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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The shock announcement came during a Fox News interview, reportedly
surprising his campaign staff who had not been expecting the
announcement.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Indi Gregory, baby at centre of legal battle, dies after life support withdrawn
Indi Gregory, the critically ill baby whose parents fought a legal battle to transfer her to Italy for treatment, has died.
She had been moved to a hospice after being treated for the last few months at a hospital in the U.K.
Our correspondent Giles Gibson has more.
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UK PM SUNAK APPOINTS EX-PM CAMERON AS FOREIGN SECRETARY
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has fired his controversial Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, and has brought ex-Prime Minister David Cameron into his top team of cabinet ministers.
That makes it the first time in 50 years a former British Prime Minister has ended up in cabinet.
That makes it the first time in 50 years a former British Prime Minister has ended up in cabinet.
Stuart Smith has more from London.
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Finance Ministers convene at APEC ahead of Biden-Xi meeting
The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit - known as APEC - continues with finance ministers from Asia and the Americas set to gather in San Francisco today.
US president Joe Biden and Chinese president Xi Jinping are scheduled to meet on the sidelines of APEC later this week.
Ira Spitzer reports from San Francisco.
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More than 100,000 attend march in Paris against rising antisemitism
More than 100,000 people gathered for a march against antisemitism in Paris on Sunday, following a rise in reports of attacks against Jewish people since the Hamas-Israel conflict began last month.
The demonstration, however, became a matter of political bickering – exposing divisions between France's parties.
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Paris.
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