US President Joe Biden has responded to calls from former US President
Donald Trump for a debate.
Biden shrugged off the idea and said Trump has "nothing else to do".
Jody Jacobs reports...
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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Election Campaigning Wraps Up In Pakistan
Election campaigning in Pakistan will wrap up on Tuesday night local time, with the country set to vote for a new government on Thursday.
But security concerns persist as pre-poll violence mars the run up to the country's general elections.
Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad
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Nevada Democrats and Republicans pick presidential candidates in primary
US President Joe Biden is hoping for another strong showing in the Nevada primary contest on Tuesday, following an overwhelming win in South Carolina.
Republican voters in the state are also choosing their candidate this week - but it's causing confusion.
As US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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EU to make concessions for farmers as it looks to cut emissions by 90%
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The European Union is poised to recommend a 90% reduction in emissions as part of its 2040 climate target.
But reports say the bloc has had to make massive concessions for the farming sector as farmers across the continent protest against EU laws.
Ishan Garg has more from Brussels.
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Senegalese Lawmakers Vote to Postpone Presidential Election to December 15
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Senegal's parliament has voted to hold the country's Presidential Election on December 15.
The move follows President Macky Sall's announcement on Saturday that the election, which was scheduled for February 25, would be postponed.
The President cited controversies over the disqualification of some candidates and allegations of corruption in election-related cases for his decision to delay the polls.
Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.
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PM Modi slams opposition in last parliament address before Indian elections
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has claimed his party will win a rare third term in the country's upcoming general elections.
Modi made the comments while addressing Parliament - likely his last speech in the House this term.
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KING CHARLES SPENDS NIGHT AT HOME AFTER CANCER DIAGNOSIS
Britain's King Charles III has spent the night at home in London after revealing he's being treated for cancer.
Buckingham Palace has not revealed what type of cancer he's been diagnosed with.
The King will step back from public royal duties, with Prince William expected to cover some engagements for him.
MP Tim Loughton is praising the King for announcing the cancer diagnosis.
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Buckingham Palace has not revealed what type of cancer he's been diagnosed with.
The King will step back from public royal duties, with Prince William expected to cover some engagements for him.
MP Tim Loughton is praising the King for announcing the cancer diagnosis.
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India-US civil nuclear deal "an important piece of unfinished business" - US official
The US Assistant Secretary for Energy Resources has described the status of a civil nuclear partnership between India and the US as "an important piece of unfinished business".
This comes as the two countries have been working to boost their energy ties.
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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Japan to reply to rare sympathy message from N Korea
Japan’s Prime Minister says he’s intending to send an ‘appropriate response’ to a rare message of support from North Korea.
The country's leader, Kim Jong Un, sent his sympathies following an earthquake which hit Japan’s Noto Peninsula on New Year’s Day.
Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.
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Chinese Court Hands Australian Writer Suspended Death Sentence
A Chinese court has handed Australian writer Yang Hengjun and pro-democracy blogger a suspended death sentence for spying.
Human rights advocates say it's an unusually harsh verdict and it could hurt ties between Beijing and Canberra.
Patrick Fok reports.
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At least three dead in California storms
At least three people have died in the wake of powerful rainstorms that have swept through California.
The extreme weather also left more than half a million Californians without power.
Ira Spitzer has more.
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Monday, February 5, 2024
US says it will "not stop" defending itself in the Middle East
The UN Security Council held an urgent meeting Monday afternoon,
Russia accused the United States of fanning tensions in the Middle
East.
But the US says it will not back down from defending itself in the
region from attacks.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York...
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Russia accused the United States of fanning tensions in the Middle
East.
But the US says it will not back down from defending itself in the
region from attacks.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York...
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King Charles diagnosed with cancer
King Charles has been diagnosed with cancer.
The type of cancer has not been revealed, but according to Buckingham Palace, the monarch, aged 75, has started "regular treatment."
The King, the Palace says, "remains wholly positive about his treatment and looks forward to returning to full public duty as soon as possible."
With the latest, Olly Barratt, in London.
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BACK ANNO: Prince Harry is returning to Britain from the United States
California storm brings travel disruptions, flooding
A powerful winter storm is bringing strong winds and heavy rain to large parts of California.
The deluge has left hundreds of thousands of people without power.
Ira Spitzer has more.
The deluge has left hundreds of thousands of people without power.
Ira Spitzer has more.
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Antonio Guterres sets up review of UNRWA
The United Nations Secretary General has instituted an independent
review of its aid agency UNRWA.
The review is set to assess whether the Agency is doing everything
within its power to ensure neutrality and to respond to allegations of
serious breaches that may have been made.
Last month, Israel alleged that some UNRWA staff took part in the
October 7 attacks by Hamas.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.
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review of its aid agency UNRWA.
The review is set to assess whether the Agency is doing everything
within its power to ensure neutrality and to respond to allegations of
serious breaches that may have been made.
Last month, Israel alleged that some UNRWA staff took part in the
October 7 attacks by Hamas.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.
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US Senate releases border bill with aid for Ukraine, Israel
US senators have released details of a $118 billion defense bill that
would provide aid for Ukraine and Israel, and security for the
US-Mexico border.
However, Republicans including former president Donald Trump have
slammed the proposal, saying it's not sufficient to end illegal
immigration.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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would provide aid for Ukraine and Israel, and security for the
US-Mexico border.
However, Republicans including former president Donald Trump have
slammed the proposal, saying it's not sufficient to end illegal
immigration.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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World Cup Final to be held near New York City
The 2026 World Cup final will be held in the US state of New Jersey, just outside of New York City.
Football international governing body FIFA announced on Sunday the match will be played at MetLife Stadium, to cap a tournament set in cities across the US, Canada and Mexico.
Fans in New York and New Jersey welcomed the news, with the event expected to bring in over $2 billion for the region.
Sally Patterson reports.
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Israel to employ workers from India and other countries to replace Palestinians
The Israeli government says it will bring in 65,000 workers from India, Sri Lanka and Uzbekistan to work in the country's construction industry.
Before the Israel- Hamas conflict began, 72,000 palestinian workers were employed in construction sites across Israel
Sreoshi Mukherjee explains why hundreds of Indian workers are lining up for those jobs
Before the Israel- Hamas conflict began, 72,000 palestinian workers were employed in construction sites across Israel
Sreoshi Mukherjee explains why hundreds of Indian workers are lining up for those jobs
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Senegal lawmakers debate election delay
There's an uneasy calm in Senegal after opposition protesters clashed with the police over the weekend
It comes after the country's President postponed elections slated for February 25.
Senegal's parliament is now debating the election delay and will vote on whether or not to make the delay binding.
Correspondent Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports from Accra.
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EU's top diplomat issues warning about UNRWA funding
The European Union's top diplomat Josep Borrell says defunding UNRWA "would put hundreds of thousands of lives at risk."
The UN agency provides humanitarian support to Palestinians but multiple countries - including the U.S. - have recently frozen their funding for it.
That's after 12 UNRWA staff have been accused of taking part in the 7th October Hamas attacks on Israel last year.
Giles Gibson reports from Brussels.
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