The UK will provide two and a half billion pounds ($3.2 billion) to Ukraine in 2024.
It's the biggest annual commitment from London since Russia invaded.
John Bevir reports.
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Friday, January 12, 2024
HOUTHIS WARN US AND UK OF 'HEAVY PRICE' FOR AIR STRIKES
Yemen's Houthi rebels have warned the US and UK will 'pay a heavy price' for air strikes.
American and British forces carried out strikes on multiple targets in Yemen.
The UK says the operation is 'limited, necessary, and proportionate' and designed to protect the international Red Sea shipping route.
Dozens have vessels have been targeted by Houthi attacks in recent weeks in the region.
Former UK ambassador to Washington Kim Darroch says it's no surprise the US and UK acted together.
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American and British forces carried out strikes on multiple targets in Yemen.
The UK says the operation is 'limited, necessary, and proportionate' and designed to protect the international Red Sea shipping route.
Dozens have vessels have been targeted by Houthi attacks in recent weeks in the region.
Former UK ambassador to Washington Kim Darroch says it's no surprise the US and UK acted together.
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Prime minister Modi to inaugurate country's longest sea bridge
Indian prime minister Narendra Modi is on Friday set to inaugurate India's longest sea bridge, connecting Mumbai with Navi Mumbai.
The 22km-long Atal Setu promises shorter travel times, which is expected to help boost economic activity.
Its launch comes as Mr Modi is expected to start his campaign for the general elections on Saturday.
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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Netflix pulls Tamil film over backlash in India
Netflix has pulled a Tamil film from its platform after receiving complaints from right-wing Hindu activists over allegedly 'hurting religious sentiments'.
The OTT giant faced backlash on social media as the film reportedly depicts the daughter of a Hindu priest eating meat.
Priyata Brajabasi has more
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Hunter Biden appears in California court
Hunter Biden has pleaded not guilty to nine federal tax charges in a California court.
The president's son may face two trials this year unless he reaches a deal with prosecutors.
Ira Spitzer has more.
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Russian group to be first North Korean tourists since before pandemic
CUE: Reports suggest that a group of Russians will soon become the first tourists to visit North Korea since before the covid pandemic started. North Korea had some of the strictest border controls to stop the spread of coronavirus, and is still not fully open to foreigners.
Andrew Wood has more.
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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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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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Thursday, January 11, 2024
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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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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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.
IN: "This is..."
OUT: "...believe it."
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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.
IN: "This is..."
OUT: "...believe it."
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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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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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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.
Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa....
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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
INTRO
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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