French farmers threaten 'siege' of Paris as protests continue

French farmers are threatening what's been described as a 'siege' of Paris as their protests continue.

Several major trunk roads in and out of the French capital are being blockaded by farmers, as Ross Cullen reports.

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Kenya to Appeal High Court Ruling Blocking Police Deployment to Haiti

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Kenya's government plans to contest a decision by the High court to halt deployment of police officers to Haiti.

The UN security council in October approved the Kenyan force deployment under a UN peacekeeping mission to restore order in Haiti.

Isabel Nakirya reports

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RADIO: DRC REBEL RECRUITMENT

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Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have accused the M23 rebels in eastern DRC of forcibly recruiting young people into their ranks to fight against government forces in the country's east. The Congolese army spokesperson says the rebels have been offering the young people money to join them and threatening to kill those who refuse. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

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Shortage of vets in EU could hurt exports as new post Brexit-checks kick in

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A shortage of veterinarians in the European Union could hamper food imports into the United Kingdom, analysts have warned. 

As part of new Brexit-related border control measures coming into effect this week, the UK is demanding animal and plant products come with a health certificate.

But there aren't many in the EU who could issue those, as Ishan Garg reports from Brussels. 

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Austria suspends payments to UN Palestinian aid agency

Austria has joined a growing list of countries that have announced a suspension of payments to the UN Palestinian aid agency. 

More than 10 western nations have so far announced a funding pause after allegations that aid workers took part in the Oct 7 attack prompted a UN investigation. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray reports. 

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Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger Republic Announce Exit From ECOWAS

Military rulers in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger Republic have announced membership withdrawal of their countries from West Africa's regional bloc, the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS.

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.

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Kenya oil facilities face huge losses as Uganda shifts to Dar port

A new report says Kenya has lost $200 million worth of oil exports to Uganda. The country has been Uganda's largest regional market since last year.

Daniel Kijo reports.

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UK TO BAN DISPOSABLE VAPES

Disposable vapes are to be banned by the UK government as part of plans to protect children's health.

Figures suggest the number of children vaping in the last three years has tripled.

The government says it will also bring in rules to make sure refillable vapes are displayed out of sight of children and away from products like sweets.

Consultant Paediatrician Steve Turner says vaping can be really damaging.

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China may appoint new envoy to India soon

China may soon have a new ambassador to India.

Beijing has reportedly selected a two-time envoy to fill the post which has been lying vacant for over 15 months amid strained ties between the neighbouring countries over an ongoing border standoff.

There is, however, no official confirmation from either the Chinese embassy or India's foreign ministry.

Priyata Brajabasi has more.

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Canadian official says India is cooperating on Sikh separatist murder probe

Canada says that India is cooperating and that bilateral ties are improving after tensions escalated over the killing of a Sikh separatist leader in British Columbia last year.

Jody Thomas, who is prime minister Justin Trudeau's national security adviser, made the comments to CTV.

Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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China's property giant Evergrande ordered to liquidate

A Hong Kong court has ordered the liquidation of property giant Evergrande.

This after the indebted developer, with more than $300 billion of liabilities, failed to come up with a restructuring plan.

Patrick Fok was outside the court in Hong Kong when the verdict was delivered.

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Japan's moon probe resumes mission after regaining power

Japan’s space agency says its lunar probe has begun functioning again after losing power on the moon’s surface last week.

The ‘SLIM’ explorer lost power days after successfully landing on the moon on January 19, but JAXA says it is now operational and restarting its mission. 

Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. 

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Three American soldiers killed in Jordan drone attack.

Three American soldiers have been killed in a drone attack in Jordan.

President Joe Biden said the US " shall respond" to the incident which he blamed on "Iran-backed militant groups".

Our Washington correspondent Jagruti Dave has more...

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Three American Soldiers killed in Jordan Drone Attack

Three American soldiers have been killed in a drone attack in Jordan.

US President Joe Biden said "radical Iran-backed militant groups" were responsible.

Our Washington correspondent Jagruti Dave has more...

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Kenya’s high court blocks police deployment to Haiti

Kenya's high court has blocked a police deployment to Haiti, delivering a significant blow to the prospects of a multinational force being deployed to quell rampant gang violence in the Caribbean nation.

Isaac Lukando has more.....

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Trump ordered to pay $83 mil in defamation case

Donald Trump has been ordered to pay more than $80 million to writer E. Jean Carroll by a Manhattan jury.

On Friday, the jury found comments made by the former US President in 2019 were defamatory.

Trump called the verdict 'absolutely ridiculous', and claimed the case was a 'witch hunt' against him.

Sally Patterson reports.

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U.S. journalist to be held another two months by Russia, without trial

Evan Gerschkovich, who is being held in Russia, has once again had his detention extended – even before his case has made it to court.

He will remain behind bars until at least March 30th – at least a year since he was first detained for spying, charges that the U.S. government denies.
Caroline Malone reports.

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UN launches full scale investigation into UNRWA staff participation in Oct 7th attacks on Israel

The United Nations Secretary General has expressed alarm at
allegations that several UNRWA staff were involved in the October 7th
attacks on Israel.
The UN's aid agency in Gaza is launching an urgent and comprehensive
independent review of all staff.
Meanwhile, the United States has for now ended all funding to the
agency that's tasked with supporting Palestinian refugees.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York...

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Trump defamation trial drawing to a close

Donald Trump stormed out of a Manhattan courthouse on Friday, where he is facing a defamation lawsuit.

The former US President could be forced to pay millions of dollars in damages to writer E. Jean Carroll,  who is suing Trump for defamation over denials that he sexually abused her.

Trump continues to deny any wrongdoing. Closing arguments are taking place Friday.

Sally Patterson has more.

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Kenneth Smith executed in Alabama with nitrogen gas

An Alabama inmate was executed with nitrogen gas on Thursday.
This was the first time this method was used and the US' have come
under fire from the international community over this capital
punishment method
calling this method cruel and experimental.
Kenneth Smith was put to death for his role in a 1988 murder for hire.
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