Indian opposition leaders protest mass suspensions

The winter session of the Indian parliament has wrapped up - and this time around it was marked by large protests, expulsions, a major security breach, followed by a record number of suspensions.

The government has maintained that the suspensions were valid and has promised to to take corrective measures following the security breach.

But as Priyata Brajabasi reports, opposition parties are vowing to continue their protest against the government even though the session is over.

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Federal judge blocks California law restricting guns

A federal judge has blocked a California law that would have banned guns in most public places on the grounds that it is unconstitutional.

The ruling is a blow for gun control advocates, but the state says it plans to appeal the decision.

Ira Spitzer reports.

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Rudy Giuliani files for bankruptcy

Rudy Giuliani has filed for bankruptcy just days after a judge ruled
he had to pay more than 148 million dollars in damages.

Donald Trump's former lawyer and a previous Mayor of New York City was
forced to pay two Georgia election workers whom he had defamed.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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U.S. man found innocent of murder after completing sentence of 48 years in jail

A man in the U.S. state of Oklahoma has been exonerated after nearly half a century in jail.

He was freed in July after serving time for murder: a crime which he has always said he did not commit.

Glynn Simmons is 71 years old, and his lawyers are now pushing for compensation.

Caroline Malone reports.

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Another delay at the U.N Security Council

Further delays at the U.N Security Council on Thursday as diplomats
continue to negotiate a resolution on Gaza.
For days now council members have been meeting behind closed doors to
come to some agreement as the world's eyes remain fixed on the council
to take decisive action on the matter.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations...

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US GDP grows but voters remains dissatisfied at economy

The US economy grew 4.9% last quarter, new figures show — that's lower than recent estimates, but still the fastest pace of expansion since the fourth quarter of 2021. 

The Bureau of Economic Analysis said the rise "reflected increases in consumer and government spending."

From Washington, Benji Hyer reports. 

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11 killed in Prague university shooting

Czech police say 11 people have been killed and 9 are seriously injured after a shooting in downtown Prague.

Police said officers were deployed to a university in the center of the Czech capital.

Ross Cullen reports.

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US lawmakers head home with major issues unresolved

US lawmakers have headed home for the Holidays, setting up major
funding fights in the new year.

A deal over more aid for Ukraine and tighter border security remains
elusive, while a government shutdown needs to be averted later in
January.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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US air travel predicted to surpass holiday records

Around 115 million Americans are expected to travel for the upcoming holidays.

The 10-day travel period starting Saturday is likely to be the busiest ever at US airports, according to AAA.

Ira Spitzer reports.

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BLOCKING NEW EUROPEAN-WIDE FOOTBALL LEAGUE WAS ILLEGAL - EU TOP COURT

The decision by Uefa and Fifa to ban clubs joining a "European Super League" was illegal, according to the European Court of Justice.

It said they had "abused a dominant position" to stop the formation of a new league, which some of the most influential clubs in Europe had been backing.

Stuart Smith reports.

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Parliamentarians protest mass suspensions by Indian government

Opposition parties in India have taken to the streets to protest a mass suspension of their leaders from Parliament.

In the last one week, more than 146 Parliamentarians have been suspended- all of them from opposition parties.

This is the largest mass suspension ever. Critics have accused the Modi government of undermining democracy itself, a charge his government denies, accusing the opposition of deliberately disrupting proceedings.

Neha Poonia has more from New Delhi.


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Nigerian Govt. Approves Free Transportation For Commuters During Christmas Holiday

The Nigerian government has rolled out a programme aimed at reducing the rising fares of inter-state transportation during the Christmas season.

It has announced a 50 percent rebate for commercial road transportation across 28 luxury bus routes nationwide, and zero fare by rail from December 24^th to January 4^th next year.

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports.

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Ukraine's defense minister says Ukrainian men living abroad will be mobilized

Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said the country will begin recruiting men living abroad, and may sanction those who do not show up to recruitment offices. The comments come after President Zelensky's held year-end press conference where he announced that the military had proposed to mobilize 500,000 more men. 

Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv 

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2024 Olympic opening ceremony could be moved for security reasons

The opening ceremony at next year's Paris Olympics could be moved for security reasons.

President Macron said 'everything was being done' so that the event, which is set to take place on the River Seine in Paris, will be able to go ahead as planned.

Ross Cullen reports.

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US: 'SERIOUS' TALKS ON GAZA CEASEFIRE

The US says 'serious negotiations' are underway over the possibility of a new truce in Gaza and the further release of Israeli hostages by Hamas.

However, it's reported Hamas rejected an offer of a temporary pause in fighting during talks in Cairo on Wednesday.

Hamas officials say 20 000 people have been killed in Gaza since the military campaign launched by Israel after the October 7th terrorist attacks.

Riham Jafari from charity ActionAid Palestine believes the international community should be doing more to secure a new ceasefire.

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Justin Trudeau sees ‘shift’ in Canada-India ties after US indictment

A day after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi broke his silence on the United States' allegations of an Indian official's involvement in an assassination plot against a sikh separatist, his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau says India now seems 'more open to collaborating' with Ottawa.

Trudeau's comments come as India has repeatedly made a distinction between allegations made by Canada and the United States over assassination plots targeting Khalistani separatists, saying Canada's claims were not backed by evidence.

 

The Indian government is yet to respond to Mr Trudeau's comments.

 

Priyata Brajabasi has more

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Indian tourist destination gears up against JN.1 Coronvirus subvariant

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Indian health Officials - are taking precautionary measures against a potential surge in the JN1 coronavirus variant cases in Goa, ahead of the festive season.

International tourists flock to the western coastal state that hosts multiple music festivals and parties ahead of New Year's Day.

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N Korea says missile launches show intent to attack if provoked

North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un says he won’t hesitate to attack in the event of a ‘nuclear provocation’ by the US or South Korea. 

Pyongyang says ballistic missiles it fired on Sunday and Monday were in protest to ongoing military assertiveness by the two countries on the Korean Peninsula, which have both condemned the launches. 

Chris Gilbert reports.

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US-Venezuela prisoner swaps sees Americans freed

Venezuela has freed ten Americans who'd been detained there, a move the government in Caracas hopes will relieve sanctions on the country. 

As part of an agreed prisoner swap mediated by Qatar, the United States in return released from jail an accused money launderer close to Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. 

Our US Correspondent Benji Hyer reports. 

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U.N Security Council vote on Gaza postponed again

The United Nations Security has officially postponed the vote on a
humanitarian resolution on Gaza to Thursday.
The vote was first scheduled for Monday but due to "intense"
negotiations between member states the vote has been postponed several
times.
These delays come amid reported disagreements by the United States
which has been trying to change the language of the resolution.
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