Wednesday, January 3, 2024

US State Capitols evacuated over bomb threats

State capitol buildings have been evacuated in at least six US states
following a series of bomb threats.

Authorities responded to the threats that were reportedly emailed to
officials on Wednesday morning.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Resurgence in U.S. auto industry last year with sustained demand

U.S. car sales rebounded in 2023, with consumers buying 15.4 million cars. But sales are slowing again due to high prices and loan rates.

Caroline Malone reports.


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UN concerned over escalation following Arouri death

The United Nations has warned that the death of Hamas deputy chief
Saleh al-Arouri may escalate conflict in the Middle East.

Israel has neither confirmed nor denied conducting the attack in the
Lebanese capital but has called it a surgical strike.

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.

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Bob Menendez faces new corruption charges

US senator Bob Menendez is facing new corruption charges that now involve Qatar.
Prosecutors have unveiled new criminal charges alleging the New Jersey
Senator took bribes to help a businessman secure investment from a
fund with ties to Qatar's government.
Jody Jacobs reports...

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Junior doctors on strike in England

Junior doctors in England have started the new year with six days of industrial action, in a long running dispute over pay.


If it continues as planned, it will be the longest strike by doctors in National Health Service history.


Stuart Smith reports from outside University College Hospital in London.



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Biden address to attack Trump on democracy

US President Joe Biden's re-election campaign says he'll be making a major speech this week to mark the anniversary of the attacks on the Capitol building.


His January 6th address, planned at a historic Revolutionary War site, will be used to make the case that his top rival for the Oval Office, Donald Trump, poses an existential threat to democracy.


It comes three years after a deadly riot in which a mob of supporters of then-President Trump stormed the United States Congress in Washington DC in an effort to overturn his loss to Mr Biden in 2020.


Benji Hyer reports. 


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More than 100 dead in explosions in Iran

Iranian state media are reporting that at least 103 people have been killed in two explosions in the city of Kerman. They were gathering to commemorate the anniversary of the death of Commander Qassam Soleimani, who was killed in an American air strike four years ago. Julia Chapman has more.

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60+ House Republicans head to US-Mexico border as immigration fight intensifies

More than 60 House Republicans are headed to the US-Mexico border on Wednesday amid a battle in Congress over new, stricter immigration policies. More than 300,000 migrants were apprehended at the southern border last month - the highest number ever recorded. Toni Waterman has more.

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RADIO: REBELS WARN SADC TROOPS

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A new political and military movement in the Democratic Republic of Congo has warned South African troops deployed in the east of their country that it is ready to fight them if they attack their positions. The warning comes days after troops from South Africa arrived in the DRC to try and restore peace in the troubled region. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa....

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Storm Henk update: man dies and major disruption continues in England and Wales


A man has died after his car was hit by a falling tree in south west England.  The death of the driver in his 50s was confirmed by police as the impact of storm Henk continues to be felt. 


There's major travel disruption, thousands of homes are without power and over 300 flood warnings remain in place across England.


Simon Gaitán reports. 


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Delhi wakes up to thick layer of fog, cold wave in North India persists

North India is shivering amid a cold snap.

On Wednesday, New Delhi and its surrounding areas woke up to a thick blanket of fog that brought visibility down to almost zero metres.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...

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UK Bans Nigerian Students From Bringing Dependents

Nigerian students studying in the United Kingdom have been banned from bringing family members to the country.

 

The ban from the U.K's home office takes effect from January this year.

 

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports.

 

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India's truck drivers call off protest after govt assurances on new hit-and-run law

Truckers in India who were on a nationwide transport strike, in protest against a new law that would enforce stringent punishment for hit-and-run cases, are back at work.

After talks with members of the All India Motor Transport Congress, the government of India assured the committee that the new law has not been implemented yet and will only be implemented after consultation with all stakeholders.

Priyata Brajabasi has more

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TANZANIA CROCODILE CASE

The Tanzanian government has cleared an American couple over the killing of a giant crocodile. Tanzania's Wildlife Management Authority (TAWA) released a statement saying the couple's actions were in line with local and international laws governing trophy hunting.


Daniel Kijo reports


Northern French region on red alert for flooding

The northern French region of Pas de Calais (PRON: Pah de Calaiy) has been placed on red alert for the risk of flooding.

Seven other regions are on the second-highest alert level of amber after persistent heavy rain.

Ross Cullen reports.

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India's Supreme Court rejects demands to set up new probe into Adani

India's Supreme Court has rejected petitions to set up a new panel to investigate allegations of fraud against the Adani group, ordering the country's markets regulator to complete its probe within three months.

The Indian conglomerate saw billions of dollars wiped off its market value after US short seller Hindenburg last year alleged stock manipulation and improper use of tax havens.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai .

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JUNIOR DOCTORS BEGIN SIX DAY STRIKE IN ENGLAND

Junior doctors in England are beginning what could be the longest strike in the history of the National Health Service.

Health leaders say the six-day walkout - as part of a long-running pay row - will bring routine care to a "virtual standstill".

Junior doctors say pay rises offered by the government don't cover years of real-terms wage falls.

Dr Layla McCay is director of policy at the NHS Confederation - she warns the industrial action will be the most challenging yet.

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Tesla loses top spot to Chinese maker of electric vehicles backed by Warren Buffett

CUE: Tesla has lost its number one position for selling the most electric vehicles globally to a Chinese company backed by Warren Buffett. Here's Andrew Wood in Hong Kong

 

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Investigation launched into Tokyo airport plane collision

An official investigation is underway into how a Japan Airlines passenger plane collided with a coast guard aircraft while landing at Tokyo’s Haneda airport on Tuesday. 


All 379 passengers and crew managed to evacuate the commercial plane before it was engulfed in planes. 


Five of the six crew on the coast guard plane died. 


Chris Gilbert has more from Tokyo. 


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Aftershocks hampering rescue efforts in quake-hit Japan

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Aftershocks are hampering rescue efforts as relief forces in Japan race to find survivors following Monday's deadly magnitude 7.6 earthquake.


Tremors as large as magnitude five continue to strike the badly hit Noto peninsula which was the epicenter the quake. 


Tens of thousands of households remain without power and at least 62 have died. 


Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. 


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