Thursday, November 30, 2023

SHOOTING IN JERUSALEM; TEMPORARY CEASEFIRE EXTENDED

Three people have been killed in a shooting in Jerusalem.

Israel says the two attackers are dead and are thought to have been Hamas members.

It comes as a temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is extended for another day to allow further hostages to be released.

Richard Makepeace from Medical Aid for Palestinians says his organisation wants it to last as long as possible.

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India's G20 presidency comes to an end

India's year-long G20 presidency officially comes to an end on Thursday. Brazil is set to take over the presidency of the group of 20 nations from December 1.

In September, India hosted world leaders at the G20 summit in New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has described India's presidency as "inclusive, ambitious, action-oriented, and decisive."

Priyata Brajabasi has more.

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India says probing alleged plot to assassinate Sikh activist in the US

US prosecutors say they have filed 'murder-for-hire charges against an Indian national, for allegedly planning to kill a US citizen who is also a Sikh separatist leader living in New York.

The accused has been identified as 52-year-old Nikhil Gupta who was allegedly given directions by an unidentified Indian government employee to execute a foiled murder plot in May.

The US allegations echo those made by Canada a few months ago, after the killing of a different Sikh leader near Vancouver.

Neha Poonia has more on New Delhi's response.

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America's ambassador in China says people-to-people contacts are needed for the two countries' relationship

CUE: America's ambassador to China says people-to-people contacts are needed to stop Washington-Beijing's "delicate" relationship being knocked off course again. President Joe Biden and President Xi Jinping met in San Francisco a few weeks ago for the first time in nearly a year.

 

Here's Andrew Wood in Hong Kong

 

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Japan calls on US to confirm Osprey safety after crash

Japan is calling on the US to confirm the safety of Osprey military aircraft following the crash of one of the planes on Wednesday. 


It was carrying eight military personnel when it crashed near Yakushima island in Japan’s west. 


There has been one confirmed death. 

(To be updated before broadcast) 


Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. 


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Henry Kissinger dead at 100

Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger has died at the age of 100.


He was one of the most controversial figures in US foreign policy, serving under Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Myanmar Shadow FM Says the Junta is on the Brink of Collapse

Myanmar's military regime is on the brink of collapse.

That's according to the country's shadow government, which says another wave of attacks from armed resistance will come in the next few weeks.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

UN Secretary General says the humanitarian situation in Gaza is an 'epic catastrophe'

The UN Secretary General, Antonio Gutterres has told the Security
Council that the world must not look away from the humanitarian
catastrophe in Gaza.
The council is hosting a high-level meeting on the Middle East crisis
with several Foreign Ministers in attendance.
Wednesday's meeting takes place on the same day the UN commemorates
the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian people.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations Headquarters in New York....

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President Biden touts green credentials on visit to largest wind tower manufacturer in the world

US President Joe Biden insists he's "delivering on his promises" for Americans "across the country" as he touts his green credentials on a visit to the largest wind tower manufacturer in the world.


The trip to Colorado — postponed for weeks amid the spiralling conflict in the Middle East — is meant to highlight the administration's renewable energy investments, as Benji Hyer reports. 


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Rosalynn Carter to be laid to rest at Georgia home

Rosalynn Carter - the wife of former US President Jimmy Carter - will be laid to rest today (WEDNESDAY) in Georgia - a day after she was honored at a memorial service. She's remembered as a loving wife, groundbreaking First Lady and a fierce advocate for mental health reform. Toni Waterman has more.

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Pakistani election commission faces allegations of gerrymandering ahead of national elections

Pakistan's election commission is being accused of redrawing the map of electoral constituencies to favour former prime minister Nawaz Sharif into power.

These allegations come at a time when there are increasing doubts over pre-poll rigging and impartiality in the upcoming national elections.

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Blinken heads to Middle East for more Gaza talks

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is preparing to head to the
Middle East, as the US pushes for a permanent ceasefire deal and for
the release of all the Hamas-held hostages.

It will be Blinken's third visit to the region since the Oct 7th
attack - and he's expected in Israel first on Thursday.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Uganda Confirms Anthrax Outbreak


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Uganda's Health Ministry has confirmed an outbreak of Anthrax in the central district of Kyotera. So far the death toll has gone up to 17.

Isabel Nakirya reports

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QR code will be required to visit some parts of Paris during the Olympics

The Paris police chief says that a QR code will be needed by some people moving around Paris next summer during the Olympics.

He also says authorities plan to restrict vehicle movements in the centre of the city during the Games.

Ross Cullen reports.

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China doctor says flu and pneumonia outbreaks have yet to peak

One of China's leading epidemiologists says the country's outbreak of a range of respiratory illnesses has yet to peak. State media and social media posts report large numbers of children suffering from pneumonia overloading hospitals and clinics. Here's Andrew Wood in Hong Kong

 

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Sierra Leone’s Government Calls Sunday Attacks a Coup Attempt

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Sierra Leone's government says Sunday's attack on some institutions in the capital Freetown, was an attempted coup.


Gunmen attacked a military barracks, a prison and other locations on Sunday, freeing about 2,200 inmates and killing more than 20 people.


Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.


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FINLAND SEALS BORDER WITH RUSSIA AFTER MIGRANT SPIKE

Finland is sealing its border with Russia after a major jump in migrants arriving in the Nordic nation. 

The Finnish Government has accused Russia of sending hundreds of migrants to its border in an attempt to manufacture a crisis and undermine national security. 

Trent Murray reports. 

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Ukrainian truckers stage counterprotest at Polish border

Ukrainian truckers began a blockade at a Polish-Ukraine border crossing in a counterprotest against Polish truckers who have blocked several of Ukraine's border crossings for weeks.  

Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv

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Pope Francis says he is "still not well" after cancelling COP 28 trip


Pope Francis told a crowd at his weekly general audience that he is "still not well."

On Tuesday, the Vatican announced that the Pope will not attend the COP 28 climate change conference as planned, as he is still recovering from the flu.

Giles Gibson has more from Rome.

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UK GOVT UNDER PRESSURE OVER MIGRATION

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is facing pressure to drop a key visa route for migrant workers to help reduce immigration.

The shortage occupation list allows industries to bring in staff for certain roles they're struggling to fill such as care workers, builders and vets.

However, the government is concerned about the impact on the economy as it considers fresh options to bring net migration down.

Environment secretary Steve Barclay says the government is working on it.

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