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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Reports: Italy notifies China that it's pulling out of BRI

The Italian government has notified China that it's pulling out of the Belt & Road Initiative or BRI, according to reports from multiple news outlets.

Italy became the first and only G7 nation to join the BRI when it signed a memorandum of understanding with China in 2019.

Here's our Rome correspondent Giles Gibson with some analysis about the timing of this decision.

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G7 leaders pushing for more sanctions on Russia in support of Ukraine

Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelensky met virtually with leaders of the Group of Seven nations on Wednesday to discuss their continued support for Kyiv, and look at added sanctions on Russia.

But U.S. lawmakers are struggling to find consensus on their latest round of military aid for Ukraine.

Caroline Malone reports from Washington.

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US files first war crime charges in Russia-Ukraine war

The US Justice Department has filed its first war crime charges in
relation to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, accusing four Russians of
torture.

The US says the men kidnapped an American who was living in Ukraine.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Senate to vote on Ukraine, Israel funding

The US Senate is expected to vote on a $111bn bill to fund conflicts
in Ukraine and Israel.

However, Republicans say they can't support the measure as it does not
include substantial funding for security at the US' southern border.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Suspect in custody after 6 killed in shooting rampage across Central Texas

Six people are dead and three injured - including two police officers - after a day-long shooting rampage across Central Texas. Police say they now have a suspect in custody, but are still trying to work out a motive. Toni Waterman has more.

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Saudi Arabia urges US to show restraint in response to Red Sea attacks

It's been reported that Saudi Arabia has appealed to Washington to
show restraint responding to attacks by Yemen's Houthis against ships
in the Red Sea.
Since the start of the war between Hamas and Israel on October 7th -
the Houthis have been firing drones and missiles along vital shipping
lanes.
Riyadh fears that any U.S intervention could escalate tensions.
Jody Jacobs reports from New York...

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Coral Reef in Tahiti Damaged by Paris 2024 Olympic Surfing Judges Tower Construction

A coral reef in the French Polynesian island of Tahiti has been damaged as a result of construction efforts for the 2024 Olympics.

Tahiti is hosting the Olympics surfing competition, but plans to build a large judges tower for the event have been surrounded by controversy.

This latest development has seen construction "paused".

Simon Gaitán reports…

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Death toll in Tanzania landslides rises to 68

At least 68 people have been killed in landslides and flooding triggered by heavy rainfall in northern Tanzania, revising the death toll of 65 given by authorities a day earlier.

Isaac Lukando has more.....

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Russia launches 48 attack drones at Ukraine overnight

Russia launched 48 attack drones at Ukraine overnight, ahead of the country's celebration of the Day of the Armed Forces.

Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv

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India's moon mission's propulsion module is back in Earth's orbit

India's space research organisation ISRO says it has successfully brought back a part of the rocket that carried the country's historic Moon mission in August.

The part known as the "propulsion module" detached itself from the lunar lander after bringing it close to the moon, and now has re-entered Earth's orbit.

Sreoshi Mukherjee has more on this story from New Delhi

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Republican presidential hopefuls to duke it out in fourth GOP debate

Four Republican presidential hopefuls will battle it out later tonight (Wednesday) in the fourth GOP primary debate taking place in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Front-runner Donald Trump will once again skip the event - which comes just weeks ahead of the Iowa caucuses next month. Toni Waterman has more.

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Death Toll in Military Attack on Nigerian Community Rises to 120

The death toll in Sunday's military drone attack on a community in Kaduna state, northwest Nigeria has risen to 120.

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports.

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Calls for Russian and Belarusian athletes to be allowed to compete under a neutral flag at Olympics

Olympic sports federations have asked to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete as neutrals at next summer's Paris Games.

The International Olympic Committee has yet to make a final ruling on whether athletes from the two countries will be permitted to compete next summer.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Sikh separatist threatens attack on Indian Parliament

Indian law enforcement agencies are on high alert after a US-based Sikh separatist leader released a video threatening to attack India's parliament.
Gurpatwant Singh Pannun made the threat in response to India's alleged involvement in a foiled assassination attempt on his life.

Priyata Brajabasi has more

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UK TO PUBLISH RWANDA MIGRATION LEGISLATION SHORTLY

The UK government is expected to publish fresh legislation for its Rwanda migration policy by the end of the week.

It follows a new treaty signed with Rwanda on Tuesday.

That and the legislation are designed to satisfy legal concerns with the plan which would see some asylum seekers sent to Rwanda to pursure their claims there.

The opposition Labour Party says the policy is a gimmick.

But spokesperson for the Rwandan government Yolande Makolo denies the country is only ready to receive a small number of migrants from Britain.

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Cyclone Michuang batters India's southeastern coastline

A high intensity cyclone that battered India's southeastern coastline has now weakened, but heavy rainfall in the region is expected to continue for another day.

17 people were killed in southern India as the regions in the cyclone's path saw record breaking rainfall - impacting travel and bringing daily life to a halt.

Weather experts have blamed climate change, saying it's very rare for the Indian Ocean to see a storm of this intensity so late in the year.

Neha Poonia has more.

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