US and Western allies launch attacks in Yemen

The United States, alongside coalition forces including the UK, have launched air strikes against Houthi-rebel targets in Yemen, marking a major development in a region engulfed by tensions since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war.

US President Joe Biden says the action was taken because the Iran-backed militants were "endangering freedom of navigation in one of the  world's most vital waterways" — a reference to continued Houthi attacks in past weeks on ships in the Red Sea.

Benji Hyer reports from Washington. 

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Japan boosts aid as poor conditions affect quake survivors

Japan’s government is boosting aid to the earthquake struck Ishikawa region as tens of thousands of people remain in evacuation centers. 

Tokyo is elevating the seriousness of the quake to a ‘disaster of extreme severity’ in order to unlock access to extra funds for the region. 

Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. 

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US & UK strike Houthi targets in Yemen

The United States with coalition forces including the UK have begun
air strikes against Houthi rebel targets in Yemen.

There are fears the attacks could further widen the Middle East
conflict that began when Hamas attacked Israel on October 7th.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Major boost for Bitcoin after SEC ETF approval

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, has approved the first-ever bitcoin exchange-traded funds to come out of the US, a watershed moment for the world's largest cryptocurrency.

The agency gave the green light to sponsors of 10 ETFs — including BlackRock, Invesco and Fidelity — that'll track bitcoin prices. 

Most of the products have already begun trading on Thursday. 

Benji Hyer explains. 

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US consumer prices rose in December

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Consumer prices in the US rose again in December according to the labor department.

Costs for things like housing, dining out and car insurance increased more than expected according to consumer price data that shows inflation is still holding a grip on the U.S. economy.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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Republicans Seek a Largely Unconstrained President-Reuters Poll

A new Reuters/Ipsos poll has found that about half of Republicans want
a strong president who is not unduly restrained by courts or Congress.
The results of this poll comes as former U.S president Donald Trump is
facing dozens of charges for alleged crimes committed during and after
his presidency.
He argues that he should be largely immune to prosecution for actions
taken while in office.
Jody Jacobs has more...

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Closing arguments underway in Trump fraud trial

Closing arguments are set to get underway in the civil fraud trial
against former President Donald Trump.

Trump along with his adult male children are accused of inflating the
value of assets to obtain favorable terms from lenders.

Police reportedly responded to a bomb threat at the home of the judge
presiding over the case.

William Denselow is outside the courthouse in lower Manhattan.

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Trump speaks ahead of fraud trial's closing arguments

Former US president Donald Trump has appeared at a New York courthouse
for the closing arguments of his civil fraud trial.

He told reporters that the case should never have been brought to trial.

Trump, his adult sons are accused of inflating the value of their
company to get more favorable loans.

He could be stripped of his business in New York, and forced to pay
millions of dollars in fines.

Trump spoke as he arrived at court.

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Haley & DeSantis slug it out in final Iowa debate

Former UN ambassador Nikki Haley and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis are
both claiming victory following the final debate ahead of the Iowa
caucus.

The two Republicans are vying to become the alternative to frontrunner
Donald Trump in the race to gain the party's nomination to run for the
White House.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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SOUTH AFRICA ACCUSES ISRAEL OF GENOCIDE AT INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE

South African lawyers speaking at the International Court of Justice say Israel planned to "destroy" Gaza.

Lawyers are demanding Israel stop what they say is a "genocidal" military operation against the residents of Gaza - to which Israel will respond on Friday.

From outside the International Court of Justice in The Netherlands, Ishan Garg reports.

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RADIO: DRC PRESIDENT'S RE-ELECTION ROW

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The main opposition candidates in the Democratic Republic of Congo's recent presidential election have rejected the ruling of the Constitutional Court which upheld the victory of President Felix Tshisekedi.

Nine presidential candidates described the December 20 elections as a sham and called for countrywide protests to compel the government to organize fresh polls.

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UGANDA TO DESTROY COVID-19 VACCINES

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Uganda is set to destroy over five million doses of COVID-19 vaccines following a slump in demand for the jabs. The East African country used a loan from the World Bank to import the vaccines. Leon Solomon reports.

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Tanzania ranked 2nd in tobacco production in Africa

Tanzania has been mentioned as the second-largest producer of Tobacco in Africa for the year 2022/2023. 

The country; 's minister for Agriculture, Hussein Bashe, stated on his X account that the crop has increased from 50,000 tonnes to 122,858 tonnes over the period in review.

Daniel Kijo reports

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Nigeria Pilgrims Commission Dumps Jerusalem for Rome, Greece over Israel-Hamas Conflict

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Nigeria's Christian Pilgrims Commission says the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has necessitated the change from visits to Biblical sites in Israel and Jordan to sites in Greece and Rome.

The commission had in December suspended Pilgrimage to Israel after Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel.

Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja.

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UK: FUJITSU MAY FACE MAJOR BILL OVER POST OFFICE SCANDAL

The UK government says Japanese company Fujitsu may face a huge compensation bill over a software scandal.

Hundreds of Post Office managers were wrongly convicted of swindling money because of a flawed Fujitsu accounting system.

The government's announced legislation to exonerate the Post Office staff involved.

But minister Claire Coutinho says Fujitsu may need to contribute to compensation.

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PepsiCo wins appeal in India against effort to remove potato patent

PepsiCo has won an appeal against an attempt in India to remove the patent for a variety of potato used in some of its chips.

The US drinks and snacks maker had challenged a ruling which said that India did not allow types of seeds to be patented.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Indian man accused of plotting to kill US Sikh separatist asks court for proof

The US government says it cannot yet provide 'proof' to an Indian national who is accused of plotting to kill an American Sikh activist.

Nikhil Gupta, who's currently in a Czech prison and awaiting extradition to the US, had moved court seeking proof of his murder-for-hire charges.

Neha Poonia has more.

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World Bank says China's economy will slow down further this year

Some diverging predictions for China's economy: the World Bank says it will slow down even further this year, compared to 2023, but a Chinese state institute says things are going to get better. Here's Andrew Wood in Hong Kong.

 

 

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China Warns Taiwan off Ruling Party's Presidential Contender

China has issued a strongly-worded warning to people in Taiwan against voting for the ruling party's candidate in this island's upcoming presidential election.

William Lai has a narrow lead in polls that could have a critical impact on security in the Indonesian-Pacific.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Tokyo overrules Okinawa to begin US army base works

Japan’s government is beginning construction on a new US military base in the country’s Okinawa islands, overriding the objections of local officials. 

Tokyo approved landfill works to relocate the Futenma airbase to the Henoko region by proxy after Okinawa’s government refused to green-light the project, saying it will destroy local ecosystems and attract war.

Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. 

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