Tuesday, December 5, 2023

US imposes visa ban for extremist Israeli settlers

The US will impose visa bans on extremist Israeli settlers following
attacks against Palestinians in the West Bank.

It's a rare rebuke from the Biden administration for its Middle East ally.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Smallest stage yet for Wednesday GOP debate

With just six weeks to go until the first voting in the republican presidential primary - only four candidates have qualified to appear on this week's debate stage.


But the front-runner for the GOP nomination, former President Donald Trump, will once again skip the event.


Our Washington correspondent Kate Fisher reports


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UK SIGNS INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENT WITH RWANDA

Britain's Home Secretary James Cleverly has signed an international agreement with Rwanda, guaranteeing the safety of asylum seekers.

He hopes this will sufficiently address the main concerns of the Supreme Court, which ruled the policy illegal in its original form last month.

Stuart Smith has more from London.

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U.S. database shows 2023 is worst year for mass shootings

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The U.S. is having its most deadly year for mass shootings…nearly 200 people have been killed in incidents, even before the end of 2023.

Experts say it's just the tip of the iceberg in gun crime.

Caroline Malone reports from Washington.


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Charges dropped against 17 Austin police officers over tactics used in 2020 George Floyd protests

A Texas prosecutor has dropped charges against 17 Austin police officers who allegedly used excessive force during racial justice protests in 2020 - following the murder of George Floyd. Travis County District Attorney Jose Garza is asking the Department of Justice of investigation instead. At least two people - including a teenager - were critically injured during the protests - after police fired bean bag rounds into the crowd. Toni Waterman has more.

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Top UN officials warn of an “apocalyptic” situation in Gaza

The World Health Organisation says the situation for Gaza is "getting
worse by the hour".
According to the UN's aid coordination office between December 3 and
the afternoon of 4 December at least 349 Palestinians were killed and
750 injured.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday appealed to the IDF to
spare civilians from more suffering especially since the fighting has
now moved south.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York...

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UK SIGNS NEW MIGRATION TREATY WITH RWANDA

The UK has signed a new treaty with Rwanda to send some asylum seekers to the country to pursue their claims there.

A previous version of the plan was ruled unlawful by the UK's Supreme Court.

The opposition Labour Party says it's an expensive 'gimmick' but the government says it will help tackle illegal immigration to Britain.

UK Home Secretary James Cleverly signed the new treaty in Kigali with praise for Rwanda's commitments.

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Yellen heads to Mexico as White House seeks to crack down on fentanyl trade

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen travels to Mexico today [Tuesday] for three days of talks about combating trafficking of the drug fentanyl.

It's part of a Biden administration plan to use sanctions to crack down on people who benefit from the trade of the powerful synthetic opioid.

Ira Spitzer reports.


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RADIO: EAC TROOPS WITHDRAWAL

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Civil society activists in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo have urged the government to restore state authority over their territory following the withdrawal of some Kenyan troops operating under the East African Community Regional Force. Two contingents of Kenyan soldiers deployed to restore peace in eastern DRC flew out of the country on Sunday ahead of the expiry of their mandate on December 8. Chris Ocamringa has that report from Kinshasa.

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RADIO: EASTERN DRC CONFLICT

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Violent clashes have broken in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo between a pro-government militia and the M23 rebels after several days of relative calm. The clashes have forced hundreds of people to flee their homes in Masisi territory. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

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Fresh violence breaks out in India's Manipur, leaving at least 13 dead

Fresh violence has erupted again in India's north eastern state of Manipur, with at least 13 people killed in a gunfight.

The region remains tense as sporadic clashes are still being reported since May 3rd, when ethnic violence between two communities first began in the state.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...

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US Imposes Visa Restrictions on Ugandan Officials

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More Ugandan officials face visa restrictions to the US after the United States announced new sanctions against individuals responsible for 'undermining democracy and human rights abuses.'

The US President had first announced the sanctions after Uganda passed a strict anti-gay law in May.

No particular names have been mentioned this time around but earlier in the year, the US revoked the visa for the Speaker of Uganda's Parliament. 

Isabel Nakirya reports

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Over 80 Dead in Nigeria as Army Admits Error in 10th Accidental Bombing in Two Years

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The Kaduna State Government says the Nigerian Army has claimed responsibility for dropping a bomb on Tudun Biri in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, North West Nigeria.


The incident which occured on Sunday reportedly killed over 80 people and injured several others.


Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports


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UK TO SIGN RWANDA MIGRATION TREATY

UK Home Secretary James Cleverly is in Rwanda to sign a treaty with the country to see some asylum seekers sent there to process their claims.

The policy was announced over a year ago but flights to Rwanda from the UK have not started due to legal challenges.

The opposition Labour party says the plan is an expensive 'gimmick'.

Immigration minister Robert Jenrick says the treaty is an important moment in cutting illegal immigration.

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Tanzania floods, landslides claim 63 lives, 116 injured; President cuts short COP28 visit

The death toll from flooding and landslides in Tanzania's northern district has risen to 63 with some 118 injuries.

Isaac Lukando reports


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US Deputy NSA Jon Finer in New Delhi

US and India officials have held talks, the first bilateral engagement between both sides since an Indian national was charged in connection with an assassination attempt on an American Sikh separatist. 

United States' Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer acknowledged India probing the role of an unnamed Indian official.

His statement comes after he met with top Indian government officials in New Delhi on Monday including Indian foreign minister S Jaishankar.

Priyata Brajabasi has more

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Cyclone Michaung makes landfall in south India

Cyclone Michaung is making landfall in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.

The storm had already pounded the states of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh with heavy rain. At least nine people have been killed in incidents related to the weather so far. 

Authorities have been preparing for the cyclone, which is expected to bring more than 200mm of rain in the next 24 hours to some areas.

Neha Poonia reports from New Delhi.

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Nepal asks Russia not to recruit its citizens to army after 6 killed

Nepal is urging Moscow not to recruit its citizens into the Russian army.

Nepal's foreign ministry says that six of its nationals who had been serving in the Russian army had been killed.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai

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Eight killed as India's southeastern coast braces for storm

At least eight people have been killed as two of India's south-eastern states brace for the impact of Cyclone Michaung.

Thousands have also been evacuated.

The approaching severe cyclonic storm is already pounding the states of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh with heavy rain.

Neha Poonia has more from New Delhi.

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China wants stronger relations with EU at summit starting Thursday

CUE: China says it wants to strengthen relations with the European Union when their leaders meet this week for the first summit since the end of the covid pandemic.

Here's Andrew Wood in Hong Kong

 

 

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