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The UK Prime Minister's claim to have cleared the country's asylum application backlog has been branded as "false" and "misleading" by critics.
The government had pledged to clear thousands of backlogged claims by the end of 2023, but critics say in reality the backlog has increased.
Simon Gaitán reports.
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Ethiopia has signed a historic deal granting it naval and commercial access to ports along Somaliland's coast. In exchange, Ethiopia will recognise the breakaway republic's independence. Our Africa correspondent Leon Solomon reports
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The Catholic Church in Hungary won't follow the Vatican's new rule allowing priests to bless same-sex unions.
Church leaders have issued guidance to parishes in the country to avoid such blessings.
Pablo Gutierrez reports from Budapest.
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China is doing quality checks at a sample of Tanzania's avocado farms and packhouses. This is seen as a major breakthrough towards China's commitment to allow Tanzania's avocados to enter its 150-million-US-dollar l market.
Daniel Kijo reports
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Nigeria's Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa has said he will rid communities that have been stifled by insurgents and bandits.
His statement comes just a week after terrorists attacked villages in Plateau State, Central Nigeria, killing over 100 people.
Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja.
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India reported close to 600 cases of Covid-19 in 24 hours which includes about 200 cases of the new Omicron sub-variant JN.1.
In response to the uptick, the Indian government has urged state governments to remain vigilant and prepared.
Some states have reintroduced mandatory wearing of masks in public places.
Priyata Brajabasi has more.
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Japan's Prime Minister says it's a battle against time to rescue people following the earthquake that struck on New Year's day.
At least 48 people are confirmed dead.
Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.
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CUE: An opposition leader in South Korea has been stabbed in the neck. Witnesses say a man asking for an autograph attacked the politician. Here's Andrew Wood in Hong Kong.
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The British Military's task force in the Red Sea is ready to repel attacks by Houthi rebels, according to the UK Defence Secretary.
Attacks on commercial shipping in the region by Houthi forces from Yemen have escalated as a result of the conflict in Gaza.
Simon Gaitán reports.
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Military authorities in Nigeria have deployed more troops to Plateau state in the country's north central region.
This follows attacks that left over 190 persons killed and scores injured on Christmas eve.
Correspondent Tesem Akende reports.
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The Indian Space Research Organization has kicked off 2024 with a new satellite launch – aimed at studying cosmic bodies like black holes.
It's only the second such mission in the world after the US Space Agency NASA launched a similar mission in 2021 to study the physics of faraway astronomical objects.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
IN: India has...President Xi Jinping has warned of "wind and rain" ahead economically for China in 2024 in his New Year's address, and talked of the need for growth and stability.
Here's Andrew Wood in Hong Kong.
IN: "President Xi Jinping…
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