PAKISTAN GOVERNMENT APPROVES TROOPS FOR ELECTION

Pakistan's caretaker government has approved the deployment of troops and security personnel at polling stations and sensitive constituencies for the election on February 8th.

It comes amid heightened security concerns ahead of the vote.

Meanwhile, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is conducting a mock test for its vote count.

Hira mustafa reports from Islamabad.

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TANZANIA OPPOSITION DEMONSTRATION

Tanzania's main opposition party is holding a peaceful demonstration march through Dar es Salaam. The leaders are condemning the current electoral bills as well as delays to constitutional reforms.

Daniel Kijo reports from Dar es Salaam.

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Heavy security in Mumbai suburb amid Ram temple tensions

Heavy security has been deployed in a suburb of Mumbai after clashes linked to the opening of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on Monday.

The inauguration of the temple by prime minister Narendra Modi, has proved to be controversial, having been built on the site of a mosque that was torn down.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Trump calls for Haley to drop out after New Hampshire

Former US president Donald Trump has called for his remaining
challenger Nikki Haley to drop out after he clinched victory in the
New Hampshire primary,

The two rivals are vying for the Republican party's nomination to
challenge Democrat Joe Biden for the White House in November.

Nick Harper reports from Manchester, New Hampshire.

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India threatens to expel French journalist ahead of Macron visit

The Indian government has reportedly issued a notice to a French journalist over 'malicious', 'biased' reporting.

This comes days ahead of a state visit by French President Emmanuel Macron who has been invited for India's Republic Day parade.

The Indian government has yet to issue an official statement on the matter.

Priyata Brajabasi has more

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Bank of Japan confident on reaching inflation goal

The Bank of Japan says it is optimistic the conditions will become right to tweak ultra loose monetary policy in the future. 

It held off any policy adjustments at its first policy meeting of the year on Tuesday, saying its waiting to sustainably hit its 2-percent inflation target. 

Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. 

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South Korea Says North Fired Volley of Missiles into Yellow Sea

South Korea's military says North Korea fired a volley of cruise missiles into the Yellow Sea, heightening tensions in the region.

Leader Kim Jong Un says he plans to boost the country's nuclear strike capabilities.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Trump wins New Hampshire primary

Former US president Donald Trump has won the New Hampshire primary,
scoring a second major victory after last week's big win in Iowa.

Nikki Haley has vowed to continue her fight to become the Republican
party nominee despite not managing to clinch victory in the
northeastern state.

Kate Fisher reports from Manchester, New Hampshire.

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UNSC: A two solution in the Middle East

Strong calls for a two state solution in the Middle East from the UN
Security Council on Tuesday.
The council held an open debate on the Israel-Gaza conflict attended
by several Foreign Ministers.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations...

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Border slashing approved by US Supreme Court

US Border Patrol can cut down razor wire put up by Texas officials to prevent migrants entering the country, according to a Supreme Court ruling.

Judges decided on Monday that Texas had to give federal law enforcement access to the US-Mexico border.

It's the latest development in an ongoing rift between state and federal lawmakers over immigration control.

Sally Patterson reports from Eagle Pass, on the Texas border.

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High Level Security Council meeting taking place on Tuesday

A High Level Inter-ministerial Security Council meeting will take
place in New York on Tuesday.
French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Stéphane Séjourné is
expected to chair the meeting.
The meeting comes as Palestinian officials in Gaza reported that over
25 thousand people have now been killed and the United Nations says
the humanitarian situation is out of control.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York...

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Orban's invitation to Swedish PM to discuss NATO

Hungary's Prime Minister has extended an olive branch to his Swedish counterpart, urging a rendezvous in Budapest to discuss Sweden's bid for NATO membership.

The application is currently being blocked by both Hungary and Turkey. 

Pablo Gutierrez Reports.

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Trump and Haley go head to head in New Hampshire Primary

With the Republican contest for the presidential nomination down to just two candidates - voters in the US state of New Hampshire are heading to the polls to choose who they want to be the party's nominee for president.

The initial field of 14 has been whittled down - with former president Donald Trump still the clear frontrunner ahead of rival Nikki Haley.

The former US ambassador to the United Nations needs a strong performance in today's primaries if she's to stay in the race.

Our US correspondent Kate Fisher from New Hampshire

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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. 

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