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Tuesday, January 2, 2024

Harvard President resigning over antisemitism criticism and plagiarism claims

Embattled Harvard President Claudine Gay is expected to resign on
Tuesday following allegations of plagiarism and questions over her
ability to respond to antisemitism on campus.

Her tenure of just over six months has been the shortest presidency in
the University's history.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Suspect in the deadly Rochester, New York crash was mentally ill

Police have ruled out the possibility that a deadly crash in
Rochester, New York on New Year's Day was an act of terrorism.
Canisters of gasoline were found at the scene of the crash after two
vehicles slammed into each other killing two people and injuring
several others.
Rochester Police Chief, David Smith has identified the suspect as 35
year old Michael Avery from Syracuse, New York.
He passed away last night.
The FBI's joint terrorism task force will continue with the
investigation as authorities maintain there are still many unanswered
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Jury selection begins in NRA Chief trial

Jury selection is underway in the trial against Wayne LaPierre and
three other members of the National Rifle Association.

The NRA's longtime leader is accused of corruption and diverting the
group's money to pay for lavish expenses.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Chinese student found alive in Utah - victim of ‘cyber kidnapping’

A Chinese foreign exchange student - who was the victim of a cyber kidnapping - has been found alive in the US state of Utah. Officials found Kai Zhuang in a tent - in freezing temperatures. Toni Waterman has more.

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A Mickey Mouse horror film announced as the earlier versions of the character enters the public domain

As the first pictures of Mickey Mouse entered the public domain after
Disney's copyright expired on Monday, horror movie producers are
wasting no time in capitalizing on it.
A horror movie based on Mickey's cartoon debut will go into production
this spring, it'll be directed by Steven LaMorte.
Jody Jacobs has more from New York.

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Talks Held On Sudanese Conflict

The leader of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces has held talks to discuss ways to end the Sudanese conflict.

They were meeting as Djibouti chairs the East African development bloc IGAD, which has been trying to broker peace talks.

Naba Mohiedeen reports from Sudan.

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Critics Call UK PM's Claim To Have Cleared Asylum Application Backlog “False”

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-SOMALILAND SIGN RED SEA PORT DEAL

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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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Hungarian Catholic Church Opposes Blessing of Same-Sex Couples

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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Sierra Leone pardons 352 inmates on New Year’s Day.

Authorities in Sierra Leone have released more than 300 prisoners.

It comes after President Maada Bio granted them a New Year's Day pardon.
Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports.

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Russia carries out major attack against Ukraine

At least five people have been killed and 92 are injured after Russia carried out one of its largest attacks against Ukraine on Tuesday. The country's two biggest cities Kyiv and Kharkiv were bombarded by Russian aerial attacks as air strikes intensify between the two countries. Julia Chapman reports.

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CHINA AVOCADO MARKET

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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No Community Will Be Held By Bandits This Year, Defence Chief Assures Nigerians

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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's women's commission releases new report on crimes against women in the country

India's National Commission for Women has released a new report saying that over 28,000 complaints on crimes against women were registered in 2023.

Most of the complaints were in the right to dignity category that involves harassment other than domestic violence.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...

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RADIO: BURUNDIAN TROOPS IN DRC

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A United Nations report says more than 1,000 Burundian troops deployed in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo have been wearing uniforms of the Congolese army and fighting against the M23 rebels in the troubled region.

The report says the troops were covertly deployed in October last year following a bilateral security agreement between the neighboring countries. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

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COVID-19 cases rise in India

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 in "Battle Against Time" to Save Lives Following Quake

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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South Korean opposition leader stabbed in neck

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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Monday, January 1, 2024

British Military in Red Sea Ready to Repel Houthi Attacks, Says Defence Secretary

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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