The UN Security Council will vote on a draft resolution on Tuesday
which calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
Tabled by Algeria, the resolution has widespread support amongst
council members, however the United States has indicated that it will
use its veto.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York...
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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Hungary to Endorse Sweden's NATO Membership
Hungary's Parliament is expected to green-light Sweden's entry into NATO on Monday, ending delays that have lasted more than 18 months and caused frustration among Hungary's allies.
Pablo Gutierrez reports
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UK Foreign Secretary Promises to ‘Protect and Defend’ Falkland Islands
The UK's Foreign Secretary has promised to 'Protect and Defend' the Falklands Islands during his visit to the British Overseas Territory.
Lord Cameron's trip to the Atlantic Archipelago comes after Argentina's new President's renewed calls to negotiate the Islands' sovereignty.
Simon Gaitán reports.
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EU launches "Aspides" mission to protect global shipping in Red Sea
The European Union has launched a mission to protect global shipping in the Red Sea after recent attacks by Houthi rebels in Yemen.
France, Italy and several other member states have confirmed their navies will deploy ships as part of the mission.
Our Europe correspondent Giles Gibson has more.
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French farming unions hold further talks ahead of major agricultural show
The French president and the agriculture minister will meet representatives from the biggest farming unions on Tuesday for further talks over support measures for the sector after the recent protests.
The talks come just a few days before the upcoming French national agriculture convention, one of the biggest farming shows in the world.
The talks come just a few days before the upcoming French national agriculture convention, one of the biggest farming shows in the world.
Ross Cullen reports.
Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi gets bail in a defamation case
Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi has been granted bail by a local court in a defamation case, months after a similar suit saw him temporarily lose his status as a Member of Parliament.
This defamation case has been filed against Gandhi by a leader from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party.
The opposition has accused Mr Modi's government of 'stifling' the freedom of speech in the country.
Priyata Brajabasi has more
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Petrol Tanker Drivers in Nigeria Begin Strike
Petrol tanker drivers in Nigeria have begun a strike over rising operational costs.
They say efforts to get improved rates from oil marketers have failed, which is why they proceeded on the strike.
Correspondent Tesem Akende reports.
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Julian Assange Extradition Ruling Due
The founder of Wikileaks Julian Assange will hear this week whether the UK can deport him to the US to face espionage charges.
His wife says he wouldn't survive the process, claiming he is "physically and mentally extremely weak" after almost 5 years in prison.
From London, Stuart Smith reports.
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Senate session in Pakistan
Weeks after Pakistan voted to elect a new government, some representatives of Pakistan's upper house of Parliament have said allegations of electoral irregularities have 'tainted' the poll process.
They are demanding the country's Chief Election Commissioner resign.
Hira Mustafa has more from Islamabad.
They are demanding the country's Chief Election Commissioner resign.
Hira Mustafa has more from Islamabad.
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INDUS-X Summit being held in New Delhi, aims to boost US-India defence collaboration
The United States and India are discussing ways to strengthen their cooperation in the defence sector at a two-day summit being held in Delhi and beginning on Tuesday.
This comes as western countries want India to reduce its dependence on Moscow, which is India's largest supplier of defence equipment.
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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Hindu group wants big cat's name changed
An Indian court is set to hear an appeal filed by a rightwing Hindu group, demanding the name of a lion in a zoo in the east of the country be changed.
The group alleges that the big cat being named after a Hindu deity has 'hurt the community's religious beliefs'.
Neha Poonia has more.
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The group alleges that the big cat being named after a Hindu deity has 'hurt the community's religious beliefs'.
Neha Poonia has more.
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Indian Farmers Reject Govt's Proposal after a Tense Standoff
Farmer unions in India have rejected a government proposal that offered them a floor price for some crops, saying they will start marching to New Delhi this week again unless a better offer is made.
The Indian government's proposal was made over the weekend in a bid to break a deadlock with the agitating farmers who have been protesting for a week now.
But farmers say the proposals will not help them.
Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...
The Indian government's proposal was made over the weekend in a bid to break a deadlock with the agitating farmers who have been protesting for a week now.
But farmers say the proposals will not help them.
Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...
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Monday, February 19, 2024
Two police officers and paramedic dead in Minnesota shooting
Two police officers and a paramedic have been killed and another officer injured in a shooting in the US state of Minnesota after responding to an incident at a family home.
The gunman, who was barricaded inside his Burnsville home with seven children, opened fire as officers tried to negotiate with him.
Kate Fisher reports
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Some US truckers boycott NYC following Trump ruling
Some US truck drivers say they will not deliver to New York City after Donald Trump was fined more than $350 million last week.
The former US President was also barred from operating his business in New York for three years in a civil fraud case.
Boycotting truck drivers say they could shut down the city - while some business owners are worried about the potential fallout from Trump's civil trial.
Sally Patterson has more.
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Donald Trump breaks silence on Navalny death, but omits Putin blame
Former US President Donald Trump has linked the death of Russia's imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny to his own legal woes, saying it made him "more aware of what's happening" in the United States.
But Mr Trump didn't blame Vladimir Putin — a vast contrast to President Joe Biden, who claims his Russian counterpart is "responsible" for Navalny's death last week in an Arctic Circle penal colony.
Benji Hyer reports.
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Migrant Found Guilty Of Manslaughter Over Channel Crossing Deaths, In First Verdict of Its Kind
A man who piloted an inflatable boat attempting to cross the English Channel has been found guilty of manslaughter over the deaths of four migrants in 2022.
It is the first time in the UK, a migrant steering a vessel has been found responsible for harm caused to others during a crossing.
Simon Gaitán reports.
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Crew Of Cargo Vessel Forced To Abandon Ship After Houthi Missile Attack
The crew of a British registered cargo vessel have abandoned ship, after reportedly being hit by two missiles off the coast of Yemen.
It's the latest attack by Houthi rebels in the area, who claim the ship suffered 'catastrophic damage'
John Bevir reports.
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Orban's Leadership Challenged Amidst Pardon Scandal
A new package of laws to protect children has been promised in Hungary after a parliamentary scandal involving the pardon of a man who covered up sexual abuse at a children's home. The crisis is the most significant recent challenge to Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban. Pablo Gutierrez reports from Budapest.
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Putin critic Alexei Navalny's widow meets EU Foreign Ministers
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The widow of Alexei Navalny is meeting with the European Union's Foreign Ministers today.
Mr Navalny was Vladimir Putin's most prominent critic and died in an Arctic prison camp last week.
Ishan Garg reports.
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Spain's opposition PP wins regional elections in blow to PM Pedro Sanchez
In Spain, the conservative opposition People's Party has won regional elections in Galicia.
It's a setback for Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and his Socialist party, which had been hoping to end the PP's years of dominance in the region.
Our Southern Europe correspondent Giles Gibson has the details.
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