Authorities in Sierra Leone say twenty people were killed after gunmen attacked a military Barracks in Freetown, the country's capital.
Correspondent Tesem Akende reports.
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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
20 Killed, Nearly 2,000 Prisoners Escape in Sierra Leone Attack
India says US information on Sikh separatist's assassination attempt 'legally presentable'
New Delhi says it has received 'legally presentable' information from the United States over a reported Indian connection to the alleged assassination attempt of a Sikh separatist.
India's envoy to Canada says this was not the case with Ottawa.
India-Canada ties remain tense over the killing of a Sikh separatist in Canada earlier this year, with Ottawa accusing New Delhi of being involved in the separatist's death.
India has denied being involved and has asked Canada for proof.
Priyata Brajabasi has more.
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Manual digging underway to rescue 41 workers trapped in a tunnel in India
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Manual diggers - called rat hole miners are just meters away from the 41 workers trapped in a tunnel in India's Himalayan state of Uttarakhand.
They've been stuck there for more than two weeks now but officials say they're hopeful that they will be rescued soon.
They're not yet ready to commit to a timeline though, as Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.
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Chinese fashion giant Shein reportedly planning US IPO next year
CUE: A big test of American appetite for investment in China is coming up. Reports say the Chinese fashion company Shein (SHEE-in) is getting ready to sell shares for the first time in New York. Here's Andrew Wood in Hong Kong
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N Korea says satellite has observed US military
North Korea says a satellite it launched into orbit last week has taken photos of American military facilities.
Pyongyang is vowing to launch more satellites before December.
Chris Gilbert reports.
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Monday, November 27, 2023
US stocks down following weak China economic data
US stocks closed lower on Monday following weak economic data from China.
Investors were also digesting a report showing new home sales fell last month due to soaring mortgage rates.
Sally Patterson has more.
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Biden invokes Cold War-era law in bid to lower prices
US President Joe Biden has announced plans to use a Cold War-era law to try and ease supply chain issues and counter inflation.
Cost of living is a major concern for American voters ahead of next year's presidential election.
Ira Spitzer reports.
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Israel-Hamas ceasefire extended for 2 days
A two-day extension of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire has been agreed.
It's hoped it will allow extra time for the release of more hostages.
It comes on the fourth and final day that Hamas is expected to set
hostages free, in return for Israel releasing Palestinians.
Sarah Coates reports from Tel Aviv.
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[ALT] But as Sarah Coates reports from Tel Aviv, Hamas does not know
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It's hoped it will allow extra time for the release of more hostages.
It comes on the fourth and final day that Hamas is expected to set
hostages free, in return for Israel releasing Palestinians.
Sarah Coates reports from Tel Aviv.
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[ALT] But as Sarah Coates reports from Tel Aviv, Hamas does not know
where all the hostages are being held.
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First Human Case Of Flu Seen In Pigs Detected In The UK
The first human case of a flu strain seen in pigs has been detected in the UK.
The source of the infection has yet to be found and investigations continue.
Simon Gaitán reports…
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http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1127-UKFlu.mp3Israel-Hamas talks ongoing to extend ceasefire
Discussions are underway to try and extend the Israel-Hamas ceasefire
to allow the release of more hostages.
Israel says negotiations are ongoing, but a 2-day extension has
reportedly been suggested.
It comes on the fourth and final day that Hamas is expected to release
hostages, in return for Israel setting free Palestinians.
Sarah Coates reports from Tel Aviv.
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[ALT] A fourth daily prison swap is also scheduled for Monday, as
Sarah Coates reports from Tel Aviv.
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to allow the release of more hostages.
Israel says negotiations are ongoing, but a 2-day extension has
reportedly been suggested.
It comes on the fourth and final day that Hamas is expected to release
hostages, in return for Israel setting free Palestinians.
Sarah Coates reports from Tel Aviv.
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[ALT] A fourth daily prison swap is also scheduled for Monday, as
Sarah Coates reports from Tel Aviv.
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Suspect charged over shooting of Palestinian students in US
A man has appeared in court following the shooting of three Palestinian college students in the US state of Vermont.
Suspect Jason J. Eaton was arrested on Saturday and his apartment was searched.
He's been charged with three counts of second-degree attempted murder, and is being held without bail.
Eaton has pleaded not guilty.
Sally Patterson has more.
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Six teenagers go on trial in France over links to beheading of teacher in 2020
Six teenagers have gone on trial in France over links to the beheading of teacher Samuel Paty in 2020.
They are facing charges of criminal conspiracy with intent to cause violence and false accusation.
Samuel Paty showed cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed in an ethics class on free speech before he was killed.
Ross Cullen reports.
U.S. retail sales expected to exceed last year's numbers during Cyber Monday
U.S. consumers are poised for another day of record online shopping on Cyber Monday; when retailers traditionally offer big discounts.
That is off the back of a surge in deals from Black Friday, just before the weekend.
Caroline Malone reports.
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Former US First Lady Rosalyn Carter to lie in repose
Former US First Lady Rosalynn Carter will lie in repose in Georgia
today [Monday] allowing Americans to pay their final respects.
She died on November 19th at the age of 96.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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today [Monday] allowing Americans to pay their final respects.
She died on November 19th at the age of 96.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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UK unveils almost £30bn International Investment at Global Investment Summit
The UK government has unveiled almost £30 billion in international investment.
The announcement comes at the Global Investment Summit being hosted on Monday at Hampton Court Palace.
Simon Gaitán reports…
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RADIO: DRC DISPLACEMENT CRISIS
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An increase in armed violence in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo has led to an influx of displaced people. The United Nations says 450,000 people have been forced to flee their homes over the past 6 weeks. Fighting between Congolese government forces and the M23 rebels has intensified in the region. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa....
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STUDY REVEALS SHARP RISE IN GERMAN BUSINESS BANKRUPTCIES
A new report released in Germany shows Europe's biggest economy is experiencing a sharp rise in businesses declaring bankruptcies.
The findings underscore concerns about the health of the European economy as it battles record inflation and high energy costs.
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The findings underscore concerns about the health of the European economy as it battles record inflation and high energy costs.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
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At least 20 people dead in India's Gujarat due to lightning strikes
Heavy, unseasonal rains have continued to batter the western Indian state of Gujarat where at least 20 people died due to lightning strikes over the weekend.
Intense hailstorms have also left crops damaged and disrupted daily life.
Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...
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Intense hailstorms have also left crops damaged and disrupted daily life.
Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...
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Sierra Leone lifts curfew after attack on military barracks.
Relative calm remains in Sierra Leone after an attack on a military barracks by unidentified gunmen in the capital, Freetown.
Some prisoners were also freed during the violence.
The government says it has arrested most of the leaders of the armed attack…
And has now lifted the curfew that was imposed on Sunday to quell the tension.
Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports.
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ECOWAS CONDEMNS PLOT BY GUNMEN TO TRUNCATE PEACE IN SIERRA LEONE
West Africa's regional bloc, the Economic Community of West African States or ECOWAS has condemned the plot by some individuals to truncate people in Sierra Leone.
Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.
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