Harvard's governing body has defied calls to sack the university's
president Claudine Gay in a row over antisemitism on campus.
Gay and several other universities faced criticism for comments made
on the issue at a recent congressional hearing.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
U.N General Assembly convenes Emergency meeting to vote on a ceasefire resolution in Gaza
The United Nations General Assembly is set to vote on a draft
resolution today (Tuesday) calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
This emergency meeting comes after the Security Council failed to pass
a resolution last week on the matter, when the U.S vetoed the vote.
Palestinians and several Arab countries are hoping that the vote on
Tuesday will again demonstrate widespread global support for ending
the Israel-Hamas war, now in its third month.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York...
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resolution today (Tuesday) calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
This emergency meeting comes after the Security Council failed to pass
a resolution last week on the matter, when the U.S vetoed the vote.
Palestinians and several Arab countries are hoping that the vote on
Tuesday will again demonstrate widespread global support for ending
the Israel-Hamas war, now in its third month.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York...
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Zelensky to meet Biden and congressional leaders amid funding impasse
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky will meet with President Joe Biden as well as US congressional leaders in Washington later. [TUESDAY]
The meetings come amid an impasse over continued funding for the Ukrainian war effort.
Ira Spitzer reports.
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Asylum seeker dies on British barge housing migrants
An asylum seeker has died on a British barge used to house migrants waiting for their applications to be processed. The age and nationality of the person are unknown and police are investigating the cause of death. Julia Chapman reports.
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RADIO: DRC-RWAND TENSIONS
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The head of the UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo has warned of the possible escalation of tensions between the DRC and Rwanda. Bintou Keita told members of the UN Security Council that relations between the two neighboring countries have deteriorated further this month as fighting continues between Congolese forces and the M23 rebel group. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.
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French government battles to save proposed immigration legislation
The French government was scrambling on Tuesday to try to save its proposed immigration legislation.
In a surprise vote on Monday, French lawmakers decided not to have a debate on the bill, which was a major setback for the government.
The move brought the progress of the bill through the French parliament to a sudden halt.
Ross Cullen reports.
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In a surprise vote on Monday, French lawmakers decided not to have a debate on the bill, which was a major setback for the government.
The move brought the progress of the bill through the French parliament to a sudden halt.
Ross Cullen reports.
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EU to propose plan to redirect 15 bln euros in profits from frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine
The EU has said it will propose to seize about 15 billion euros in profits generated from frozen Russian assets to transfer to Ukraine. The proposal will be laid out on Tuesday at the EU ministers meeting in Brussels.
Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv
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Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv
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NEW NIGHT TRAIN CONNECTS BERLIN AND PARIS
Rail enthusiasts in Europe are celebrating a new overnight service connecting the German and French capitals.
The train will leave daily at 8.20pm, and arrive at its destination at 10.20am the following day, with the rail company offering passengers the opportunity to rest instead of rush.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
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Navalny still ‘missing’ in prison, 6 days after scheduled court appearance
Russian jailed opposition politician Alexei Navalny is missing from the penal colony where he's serving time, his legal team says. The lawyers haven't been able to access Mr. Navalny, who was due to appear in a court hearing from the prison where he's serving his 11,5 year term, for nearly a week. The prison authorities informed Navalny's team he was no longer among the inmates at that facility. The Kremlin says it's unaware of and is not interested in following Navalny's whereabouts. Daria Bondarchuk reports from the Russian capital.
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Nigeria Striker Osimhen Crowned African Footballer of the Year
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Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen has been named African Footballer of the year.
He beat Egypt's Mohamed Salah to the award at a ceremony in Marrakech, Morocco.
Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja.
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UN Climate Summit Risks Failure Over Future Of Fossil Fuels
The UN climate summit taking place in Dubai risks ending in failure, due to disagreements about the future role of fossil fuels.
Delegates from oil rich countries at COP-28 want to see more use of carbon capture technology, to limit harmful emissions from traditional energy sources.
But many scientists and developed nations believe that drastically reducing the use of fossil fuels is the only way to stop global warming.
Many nations prone to flooding have said the continued use of oil and gas is a 'death sentence', as sea levels continue to rise.
For many, one glimmer of hope is an increased focus on the importance of renewable energy.
Bruce Douglas is CEO of the Global Renewables Alliance.
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FBI chief in India in the wake of US assassination attempt indictment
FBI director Christopher Wray is on a three-day visit to New Delhi a few weeks after the United States accused an Indian government official of being involved in a conspiracy to kill a Sikh separatist leader on American soil.
Reports suggest the issue was discussed in a meeting between him and the chief of CBI - India's top investigative agency - on Monday.
Priyata Brajabasi has more.
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Top Indian University prohibits protests on campus
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One of India's top universities, JNU says it will fine students or potentially suspend them for holding protests on the campus - a move many say curbs free speech.
According to its new rules, any demonstrations within a 100-metre radius of an academic building could attract fines of up to 250 US Dollars or suspension for two semesters.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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SUNAK FACES CRUNCH RWANDA VOTE
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faces a key vote later (expected approx 1900GMT) on legislation for the Rwanda migration scheme.
The proposed bill is the latest attempt to revive a deportation policy designed to act as a deterrent to bring down illegal migration.
Some MPs on the right of the party say it doesn't go far enough.
Mark Garnier sits with the One Nation Conservatives - a centrist caucus that is backing the bill.
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The proposed bill is the latest attempt to revive a deportation policy designed to act as a deterrent to bring down illegal migration.
Some MPs on the right of the party say it doesn't go far enough.
Mark Garnier sits with the One Nation Conservatives - a centrist caucus that is backing the bill.
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Pressure mounting on Japan PM over kickbacks scandal
Questions are mounting about the future of Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida as his administration is engulfed in yet another scandal.
Key members of his cabinet, including the Chief Cabinet Secretary, are being investigated for allegedly pocketing up to $700-thousand in unreported kickbacks from fundraising.
Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.
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Monday, December 11, 2023
US "deeply concerned" by Kremlin critic Navalny's disappearance
The United States says it is "deeply concerned" following the news
that jailed Russian opposition figure Alexi Navalny has gone missing.
His lawyers say they have lost contact with Navalny and don't know
where he is currently being held.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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that jailed Russian opposition figure Alexi Navalny has gone missing.
His lawyers say they have lost contact with Navalny and don't know
where he is currently being held.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Special Counsel asks Supreme Court to quickly decide whether Trump has presidential immunity
Special counsel Jack Smith who is investigating former US president Donald Trump has asked the country's highest court to decide whether Mr Trump has any immunity from criminal prosecution for alleged crimes he committed while in office.
Mr Smith's rare request is a bid to bypass the appeals court process and get a quick decision in order to prevent a delay in the former president's election interference trial - which is scheduled for March.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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Harvard faculty members sign petition to stop President being forced out
The Harvard Corporation is meeting on Monday to decide the fate of the university's President. Claudine Gay is facing pressure to resign from members of Congress over what they perceive to be an inadequate response to anti-semitism on campus. Caroline Malone reports.
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Trump decides against testifying again in fraud trial
Donald Trump has decided against testifying again in the fraud case
against him stating that he had nothing more to say.
The former president was slated to take the witness stand Monday as
his legal team winds down its defense.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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against him stating that he had nothing more to say.
The former president was slated to take the witness stand Monday as
his legal team winds down its defense.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Nominations announced for 81st Golden Globes
Nominations for the Golden Globes have been announced, with Barbie, Oppenheimer and Succession dominating the list.
The prestigious film and TV awards ceremony will air on January 7.
Sally Patterson has more.
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