Thousands of cellphone users in the US were unable to make calls, send
text messages or access the internet on Thursday,
as AT&T's network went down.
Users on other US networks also experienced outages but it appeared
far less widespread.
Jody Jacobs reports...
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Thursday, February 22, 2024
GERMAN LAWMAKERS VOTE AGAINST LONG RANGE MISSILES FOR UKRAINE
The German Parliament has rejected calls to hand over a long range missile system to Ukraine, despite growing pressure from Kyiv.
Voting Thursday, lawmakers held off handing over the Taurus system - despite similar armaments already being given to Ukraine by both the UK and France.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
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Voting Thursday, lawmakers held off handing over the Taurus system - despite similar armaments already being given to Ukraine by both the UK and France.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
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G20 foreign ministers discuss "unacceptable paralysis" at UN
Foreign ministers from G20 nations are discussing reforms to the United Nations and other institutions on the second and final day of meetings in Brazil.
Earlier, Brazil's foreign minister said the "unacceptable paralysis" of the UN Security Council has resulted in the loss of innocent lives.
Ira Spitzer reports from Rio de Janeiro.
Earlier, Brazil's foreign minister said the "unacceptable paralysis" of the UN Security Council has resulted in the loss of innocent lives.
Ira Spitzer reports from Rio de Janeiro.
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JAPAN DONATES FOOD AS INFLUX OF REFUGEES IN UGANDA CONTINUES
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The Japanese government has donated food worth 2.2 million dollars to help refugees in Uganda. The East African country is currently experiencing an increase in refugee arrivals; many fleeing conflict in neighbouring countries. Leon Solomon reports
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RADIO: "DRC HITS AT EU"
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The Democratic Republic of Congo has criticized the European Union for signing a Memorandum of Understanding with Rwanda to promote sustainable value chains for raw materials. The Congolese Foreign Affairs Ministry says the move will encourage the plunder of the DRC's minerals from the eastern province of North Kivu where dozens of Rwandan soldiers have been deployed to fight alongside the M23 rebels - a charge Rwanda has denied. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...
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Eiffel Tower closed for 4th day in a row as strike action continues
The Eiffel Tower remains shuttered for the 4th day in a row. Workers have been on strike since Monday, protesting what they call 'financial mismanagement' and a lack of proper investment into Paris's most iconic landmark. Toni Waterman has more.
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Speaker of UK Commons under pressure to step down
The speaker of the UK House of Commons is under growing pressure to step down.
Sir Lindsay Hoyle is expected to meet with party leaders today - after a debate on a ceasefire in Gaza descended into chaos.
He's apologised for breaking long standing parliamentary convention which prompted fury among some MPs and led to many walking out of the commons.
Sir Lindsay allowed an amendment by the opposition Labour party to a proposal put forward by another opposition party - the SNP.
The speaker is supposed to keep order in the commons and remain politically impartial - but the decision was seen to benefit his old Labour party, and avoid a potentially embarrassing mutiny by Labour MPs.
More than 50 MPs have signed a motion of no confidence in Sir Lindsay.
Scottish National Party MP Richard Thomson - says he's "angry" and "disappointed":
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Far-right ministers demand further restrictions on Palestinians after shooting attack
One person is dead and at least a dozen others are wounded after a shooting attack on a main road outside a settlement in the West Bank on Thursday morning.
Police say three Palestinian men armed with automatic weapons opened fire on cars waiting in traffic, with security forces shooting two offenders dead at the scene, arresting the other shortly after.
Sarah Coates has more from Tel Aviv.
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DUR: 00:37"Pakistan's major political parties agree on a coalition deal
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Two weeks after the general election in Pakistan, more details are emerging about a coalition deal to form a new government.
But jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party claims the election has been stolen from them, and allege they are being denied access to meet with Khan in prison.
Hira Mustafa has more from Islamabad.
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Two weeks after the general election in Pakistan, more details are emerging about a coalition deal to form a new government.
But jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party claims the election has been stolen from them, and allege they are being denied access to meet with Khan in prison.
Hira Mustafa has more from Islamabad.
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Nigeria’s Former Head of State, Gowon Asks ECOWAS To Lift Sanctions On Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger
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Former Nigerian head of state, Yakubu Gowon, has called for the lifting of ECOWAS sanctions imposed on Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger Republic.
Gowon, who is one of the founding leaders of the Economic Community of West African States, made the call in an open letter to the Heads of State of ECOWAS.
Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.
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Indian farmers pause march to Delhi after protester’s death
The Indian government has once again reached out to farmers for talks after they called off a planned protest march to New Delhi for two days.
Farmer Union leaders say they will announce their next course of action on Friday.
It comes as one farmer is reported to have died in clashes with security forces.
Priyata Brajabasi has more.
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Zambia bans maize exports over dry spell
After prolonged drought and unsatisfactory harvests the Zambian government has announced a ban on the export of maize.
Daniel Kijo reports.....
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US Authorities Charge Japanese Crime Boss Over Nuclear Materials Trafficking Plot
US authorities have charged a suspected Japanese crime leader with conspiring to traffic nuclear materials from Myanmar that could have been used by Iran to build a nuclear bomb.
Tekeshi Ebisawa is currently being held in a Brooklyn jail. He is also facing international drug and firearm trafficking charges.
Patrick Fok reports.
Tekeshi Ebisawa is currently being held in a Brooklyn jail. He is also facing international drug and firearm trafficking charges.
Patrick Fok reports.
India eases process for foreign direct investment into the space sector
India is easing its rules for foreign direct investment into its space sector, in a move that is expected to give a boost to the industry.
This comes after India successfully managed to land a spacecraft near the south pole of the moon last year.
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai
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S.Korean Government Warns of Legal Action Against Striking Doctors
South Korea's government is warning of legal action against doctors protesting against its plans to increase medical school quotas.
Hospitals are having to turn away patients - many seeking emergency care - because of a walk out.
Patrick Fok reports.
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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Biden increases US port security over Chinese hacking fears
US president Joe Biden has signed an executive order to increase
cybersecurity at America's ports.
It comes in response to fears of hackers gaining access to vital
infrastructure in the US that is Chinese-made.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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cybersecurity at America's ports.
It comes in response to fears of hackers gaining access to vital
infrastructure in the US that is Chinese-made.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Fears mount over further regional spillover in the Middle East
Regional tensions are mounting after an alleged Israeli strike on a residential building in the Syrian capital Damascus on Wednesday, with state media reporting the blast killed two people.
Violence is also increasing between Israel and Hezbollah, amid growing fears of a wider spillover from the war in Gaza.
Sarah Coates has more from Tel Aviv.
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DUR: 00:26"Armourer trial ongoing in killing of cinematographer on movie set of 'Rust'
Jury selection has begun in the U.S. state of New Mexico for one of the trials in the killing of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the film "Rust" in 2021.
Actor Alec Baldwin was holding the gun that let off live ammunition, which was not supposed to be in the gun. The film set's armourer is being tried in this case in Sante Fe.
Actor Alec Baldwin was holding the gun that let off live ammunition, which was not supposed to be in the gun. The film set's armourer is being tried in this case in Sante Fe.
Caroline Malone reports.
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UK Sanctions Russian Prison Officials Over Navalny’s Death
The UK has announced sanctions against Russian prison officials in connection with the death of jailed opposition figure Alexei Navalny.
The British Foreign Office says the UK is the first country to impose sanctions in response to the death of Navalny last week.
Simon Gaitán reports.
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Trump again likens Navalny death to his own troubles
Donald Trump has again compared his compounding legal woes to the treatment of Alexei Navalny.
The former US President called his most recent trial — one of many he faces as he vies for the Oval Office — "a form of Navalny," in reference to the Russian opposition leader, who died in an Arctic penal colony last week.
Mr Trump refrained from blaming Russia's President Vladimir Putin for the death, after President Joe Biden said his Russian counterpart was responsible, accusations the Kremlin insists are "obnoxious."
Benji Hyer reports.
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