Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Haley gains on Trump in New Hampshire ahead of Jan 23 Republican primary


With the Iowa Republican caucus now finished, the candidates' attention is turning to the next primary, which is a week away in New Hampshire. 

Donald Trump's resounding victory in Iowa puts him in a good position, but Nikki Haley's numbers are also looking strong. 

Caroline Malone reports.


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US condemns Iran strikes in Iraq

The United States has condemned Iran for missile strikes in northern Iraq, calling them "reckless and imprecise."


Iran's Revolutionary Guards on Monday struck what they claimed were Israeli "spy headquarters" in Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan Region.


Four civilians were killed.


Benji Hyer reports. 


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UN Rights Office maintains planned execution of an Alabama man may constitute torture

The United Nations office for Human Rights has warned that the first
planned execution of a prisoner by nitrogen gas asphyxiation this
month could violate international law.
Kenneth Smith was convicted for a murder-for-hire committed in 1988.
He is scheduled to be executed in Alabama later this month.
Jody Jacobs reports from New York...

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Slovak-Hungarian Meeting: Diplomatic Shift or Potential Partnership?

Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico says Hungary should not face punishment in Brussels for defending its national interests.

The newly-elected Fico has been on his second foreign trip, meeting Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in Budapest.

Analysts say the right-wing leaders could form a powerful partnership within the European Union, as the bloc tries to approve fresh aid for Ukraine.


Pablo Gutierrez reports from Budapest.


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Focus on New Hampshire after Trump’s big Iowa win

Attention in the race to be the Republican Party's presidential
nominee turns to New Hampshire with momentum firmly behind Donald
Trump.

The former president secured an emphatic win in Monday's Iowa caucus.

William Denselow reports from Des Moines, Iowa.

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Fujitsu apologises for UK Post Office scandal

A representative of Fujitsu says the technology company should pay compensation to victims of the Horizon Post Office scandal in the UK. Hundreds of Post Office managers in the country were convicted for taking money out of their businesses, based on evidence later discovered to be an accounting flaw caused by the software. Julia Chapman has more.

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EU lists Hamas political leader as terrorist

The EU has added the political leader of Hamas to its terror list.

That means any funds Yahia Sinouar holds in EU member states has been frozen. And both individuals and businesses are banned from transacting with him.

Hamas itself is already listed as a terrorist group by the EU and US.

Stuart Smith has more from Brussels.

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Jose Mourinho sacked by AS Roma


Jose Mourinho, one of the most successful managers in world football, has been sacked by his Italian club, A.S. Roma.

During the Portuguese coach's tenure, the club won the Europa Conference League in 2022 but have struggled in the league this season.

Giles Gibson has more from Rome.

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Bill to enshrine abortion rights into the French Constitution advances

A bill to enshrine abortion rights into the French Constitution is advancing, with a debate in the National Assembly's Law Committee on Tuesday. The government is hoping to have the text adopted by early March. Toni Waterman has more.

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Voronezh declares a state of emergency after Ukrainian drone attacks

The Russian city of Voronezh declared a state of emergency on Tuesday after the defense ministry said eight Ukrainian drones were shot down overnight. According to officials, two children were wounded. Kyiv has not claimed responsibility for the attacks. 

Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv  

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Consecration for controversial Indian temple begins ahead of Modi inauguration

Rituals to consecrate a Hindu temple in India have begun, a week ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurating the facility.

Mr Modu's party has for decades campaigned to build a temple on the site where a 16th century mosque once stood.

In 1992, a Hindu mob tore down the mosque, claiming it was built on the ruins of a temple dedicated to Hindu god Ram.

The demolition of the mosque sparked nationwide riots where thousands were killed.

Neha Poonia has more.

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Nawaz Sharif's party launches campaign for Pakistan polls

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's party has officially launched its political campaign.

The three-time former premier and the leader of the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz party returned from self-imposed exile last year, and is now gearing up for a fourth term bid.

Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad.

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Nigeria Seeks Private Operators for State-owned Port Harcourt Oil Refinery

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Nigeria is seeking private companies for the operation and maintenance of its Port Harcourt refinery.


State-owned oil company, Nigeria National Petroleum Company Ltd says the refinery is expected to begin production in the first quarter of 2024.


Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.


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Delhi remains engulfed in fog for third straight day, hundreds of flights delayed

For the third straight day, fog has disrupted flight operations at India's largest airport.

More than 800 flights to and from the Indian capital have been delayed or cancelled over the last couple of days.

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Paris’s Louvre Museum raises prices by nearly 30%

It's getting more expensive to visit the Mona Lisa. Paris's Louvre Museum, which houses the famous Leonardo da Vinci painting, has raised prices by a whopping 30%.  Toni Waterman has more.

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ZAMBIA CHOLERA BATTLE

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has requested emergency funds worth  4.6 million dollars. Zambia is grappling with one of its worst cholera outbreaks in recent years as 351 people have died and nearly 9,000 active cases have been registered.


Daniel Kijo reports.


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RADIO: UN STARTS WITHDRAWAL FROM DRC

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The United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo is set to pull out 2000 troops from the east of the country by the end of April in the first phase of its withdrawal from the DRC. The revelation was made by the head of the peacekeeping mission in the country. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.

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RWANDA LEGISLATION RETURNS TO UK PARLIAMENT

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's flagsip Rwanda migration legislation returns to Parliament later (Tuesday).

There will be votes on a series of proposed amendments to the bill, which would see some asylum seekers sent to Rwanda for the processing of their claims.

The Prime Minister faces a House of Commons rebellion as some Conservative MPs want the legislation toughened - others worry it breaches international obligations.

Conservative MP Damian Green acknowledges there is division in the governing party over how to bring illegal immigration down.

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Indian foreign minister discusses Red Sea attacks with Iran

New Delhi and Tehran have discussed Houthi attacks on shipping vessels in the Red Sea during Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar's visit to the country.

Jaishankar says attacks on ships in the vicinity of India is of grave concern and has a direct bearing on India's energy and economic interests.

Priyata Brajabasi has more

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Record Iowa win for Trump

Former US President Donald Trump has achieved a record win in the Iowa
caucuses, with a landslide victory.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis came in a distant second, with former UN
ambassador Nikki Haley in third.

Nick Harper reports from Des Moines, Iowa.

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