Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Deadliest Day For IDF In Gaza, 24 Soldiers Killed- 195 Palestinians Killed

Intense fighting has seen the deadliest day for the Israel Defence Forces in Gaza since the conflict began, with 24 Israeli soldiers killed. 

At least 195 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza in the last 24 hours according to the Hamas-run Health Ministry, as Israeli forces push south.


Sarah Coates reports from Tel Aviv. 


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House of Lords Votes Against Governments UK-Rwanda Treaty

The House of Lords has voted against the Government's controversial UK- Rwanda Treaty. 

For the first time, the UK's upper house of parliament has voted to delay ratifying a Treaty, which is central to the Government's plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda. 


This could prove to be a major setback for the governing Conservative Party, which has made the plan a key policy in the build up to a general election.


Simon Gaitán reports.

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UK and U.S. carry out joint strikes against Houthis

The UK and the U.S. have launched their second joint strikes against Houthis in Yemen aimed at deterring attacks against cargo ships in the Red Sea. The British Foreign Minister says the strikes send a clear message to the Iran-backed fighters. Julia Chapman reports.

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BURUNDI-RWANDA RELATIONS WORSEN

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The government of Rwanda has said it deplores the inflammatory statements made by Burundi's President at an event in the Democratic Republic of Congo over the weekend. 

The Burundian leader accused Rwanda of backing a rebel group based in eastern DRC, and urged Rwandan youth to join the struggle to liberate themselves from their leader.

Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.

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Russia launches mass missile strikes against Kyiv and Kharkiv

Russia launched 41 missiles targeting Kyiv and Kharkiv in the early morning hours of Tuesday, killing at least six people and injuring more than 60 others. 

Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv  

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GERMANY CONSIDERS RECRUITING FOREIGNERS FOR ITS MILITARY

The German Government is considering a new policy of recruiting foreigners for its military. 

It comes as the EU's most populated country says it needs thousands of new recruits for its Army, Air Force and Navy. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray reports. 

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New Strikes Against Houthi Rebels

Fresh strikes have been carried out against Houthi rebels in Yemen.


A joint statement by the UK and US described the action 'as proportionate and necessary' following continued attacks against international shipping and naval vessels transiting the red sea.


According to the Pentagon the strikes hit 8 targets, including an underground storage site as well as Houthi missile and surveillance capability.


The latest strikes follow an initial operation earlier this month. 


UK foreign Secretary Lord Cameron says the next steps are already in place to try and counter the threat to Red Sea shipping...


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Nigeria's Super Eagles Advance To AFCON Round of 16

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Nigeria's Super Eagles have advanced to the round of 16 in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Cote D'Ivoire.


The team booked a place in the second phase of the tournament, after defeating Guinea-Bissau 1-0 in the last match of the group stage.


Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.


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AFGHAN REPATRIATIONS FROM PAKISTAN SURGE

In the past four months, more than half a million Afghans have left Pakistan, according to the latest data.

They were complying with the government's mandate for undocumented migrants to exit or risk facing arrest.

The initiative started in September 2023, with the Pakistani government claiming their presence was significantly contributing  to unrest in the country.

Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad.

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Woman dies after car crashes into farmers' protest in southern France

A woman has died after being hit by a car at a farmers' protest point in the south of the country.

Her husband and daughter were injured and taken to hospital after the incident at a demonstration in the Ariege region [PRON: Ari-ezh].

Ross Cullen reports.

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Large crowd throng India's newly inaugurated Ram temple

After India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a controversial Hindu temple on Monday, the complex in the north Indian town of Ayodhya opened its doors to the public, attracting a significant influx of devotees all across the country.

The state government says it is prepared to welcome over 20 million tourists in the coming month after the inauguration of the Hindu temple.

Priyata Brajabasi has more


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India beats Hong Kong to become fourth-largest stock market

India's stock market has overtaken Hong Kong's to become the fourth-largest in the world.

The total value of shares listed on Indian exchanges hit 4.33 trillion US dollars compared to 4.29 trillion dollars for Hong Kong this week, according to data from Bloomberg.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Monday, January 22, 2024

UN concerned about weapons transfers in Ukraine conflict

The United Nations has once again called for adherence to
International law in the supply of weapons to Ukraine.
Russia's Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov was present at Monday's UN
Security Council meeting.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York...

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UN launches 7.9 billion dollar migration appeal

The United Nations has launched a $7.9 billion dollar funding appeal
to help people that have been forced from their homes.

A new UN International Organization for Migration report estimates
that 117 million people were forced to migrate by the end of 2022
often making perilous journeys in search of a better life.

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.

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Trump in pole position ahead of New Hampshire Primary

Former US president Donald Trump remains the clear frontrunner on the
final day of campaigning ahead of Tuesday's New Hampshire primary.

The northeastern state is the second to vote on which Republican
should lead the party to challenge Joe Biden in November's election.

Nick Harper reports from Manchester, New Hampshire.

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Britain “Disappointed” by Netanyahu’s Opposition to Two State Solution

The UK Prime Minister's office has said that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's statement opposing the future of a Palestinian State is "disappointing", and reaffirmed Britain's support for a 'two state solution' to the ongoing conflict in Gaza.  

This follows disagreement between U.S. President Biden and Netanyahu over support for a two state solution. 


Simon Gaitán reports.

 

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90+ dead in US storms

More than 90 people have died after fierce winter weather pummelled several states in the US in past days. 


Tens of thousands of Americans still remain without power across vast swathes of the country following a series of storms. 


Benji Hyer reports. 


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Italian football club says it will ban supporters behind racist abuse


The Italian football club at the centre of a racism row says it will ban any supporters found guilty of racist abuse from its stadium for life.

Udinese were hosting AC Milan on Saturday when Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan was subjected to racist chants by home supporters.

Our Italy correspondent Giles Gibson has more.

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Cameroon Launches Malaria Vaccination Programme


There's been another milestone in the quest to eradicate malaria in Cameroon.

It comes as the country launched the first routine vaccine program against the deadly disease caused through a mosquito bite.

Correspondent Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports from Accra.



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Polish PM Donald Tusk arrives in Kyiv

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk arrived in Kyiv on Monday morning to underscore Warsaw's staunch support of Ukraine, and to strengthen relations which soured after Polish truckers spent months blocking several of Ukraine's border crossings. 

Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv  

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