A judge in the US state of Georgia overseeing one of Donald Trump's
trials has ruled the lead prosecutor Fani Willis can stay on the case,
but only if she removes the lawyer she had an affair with.
The interference case revolves around Trump's efforts to overturn the
2020 presidential election result.
Nick Harper reports.
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Friday, March 15, 2024
New York’s first offshore wind farm operational
The first offshore wind farm off the coast of New York is now operational.
It's the United States' first commercial-scale site and is part of the
Biden Administration's wider effort to harness offshore wind energy.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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It's the United States' first commercial-scale site and is part of the
Biden Administration's wider effort to harness offshore wind energy.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Passengers sue Boeing, Alaska Airlines over door plug emergency
A group of seven passengers who were onboard a plane whose door panel
blew out mid-flight are suing Alaska Airlines and Boeing.
The January 5th flight was forced to make an emergency landing.
Nick Harper reports.
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blew out mid-flight are suing Alaska Airlines and Boeing.
The January 5th flight was forced to make an emergency landing.
Nick Harper reports.
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Irish PM plans to discuss Gaza ceasefire at Biden meeting
US President Joe Biden is hosting Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar in the White House on Friday.
Ahead of the meeting, the Irish leader said he hopes to encourage Biden to push for a ceasefire in Gaza.
Ira Spitzer reports.
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60 migrants estimated dead after attempting to cross the Mediterranean
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At least 60 people have reportedly died while attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea.
The migrant boat left Libya sometime last week but broke down shortly after - leaving the migrants stranded.
Ishan Garg has more.
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French president Macron says Europe's security is "at stake" in Ukraine
The French president has said Europe's security is "at stake" in Ukraine, during a primetime TV interview focused on international affairs.
Emmanuel Macron said "If Russia wins this war, Europe's credibility will be reduced to zero".
Ross Cullen reports.
Pakistan's Premier unveiled five year economic plan
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Pakistan's Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has unveiled a five-year economic plan to revitalize Pakistan's struggling economy.
The Prime Minister pledged to tackle escalating inflation and alleviate poverty nationwide.
Hira Mustafa has more.
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Pakistan's Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has unveiled a five-year economic plan to revitalize Pakistan's struggling economy.
The Prime Minister pledged to tackle escalating inflation and alleviate poverty nationwide.
Hira Mustafa has more.
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Subsea Cable Damage Affects Internet Services In Nigeria, Ghana, Others
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Several countries across Africa suffered a major internet outage on Thursday as multiple undersea telecommunication cables reported failures.
Damage to at least three subsea cables off the West Coast of Africa disrupted internet services in Nigeria, Ghana and other countries across the continent.
Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.
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Modi's BJP biggest beneficiary of anonymous poll funding scheme
Less than a day after anonymous poll funding data was made public for the first time, India's top court has questioned why some details have been held back.
Data shows that Prime Minister Modi's party received nearly half of all poll donations made in the last five years.
Priyata Brajabasi has more..
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India blocks documentary on Sikh activist's assassination
India has reportedly asked YouTube and X to block access to a Canadian documentary that looks into the assassination of a Sikh separatist leader.
The murder sparked a diplomatic spat between Ottawa and New Delhi, after Canada alleged that India agents were involved in assassination.
New Delhi has repeatedly denied the allegations, asking Canada to provide proof to back its claims.
Neha Poonia has more.
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The murder sparked a diplomatic spat between Ottawa and New Delhi, after Canada alleged that India agents were involved in assassination.
New Delhi has repeatedly denied the allegations, asking Canada to provide proof to back its claims.
Neha Poonia has more.
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PHILIPPINE PRESIDENT TO MEET US SECRETARY OF STATE
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Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will meet US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on March 19 in Manila to tackle cooperation and security matters.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will meet US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on March 19 in Manila to tackle cooperation and security matters.
Their meeting comes against a backdrop of heightened tensions between the Philippines and China over territorial disputes in the South China Sea.
Laura Westbrook has more
Thursday, March 14, 2024
High court in Sapporo rules Japan ban on marriage equality 'unconstitutional'
A High Court in Japan has ruled a national ban on marriage equality is unconstitutional.
It upheld a decision by a lower court but did not award the 40-thousand dollars in compensation for emotional damage plaintiffs were seeking.
Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.
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Judge denies Trump's request to throw out charges in classified document case
The judge presiding over Donald Trump's classified documents case in the US state of Florida has denied his request to dismiss charges against him.
US District Judge Aileen Cannon says one of his two motions to dismiss the case on the basis of 'unconstitutional vagueness' was premature.
Trump is accused of illegally taking sensitive government documents with him when he left the White House in 2021.
He denies the charges
Sally Patterson has more.
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Prosecutors seek delay in Trump trial
The Manhattan District Attorney has requested Donald Trump's hush
money trial be delayed by 30 days.
Jury selection was scheduled to begin on March 25th in the first of
four criminal cases that the former president faces.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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money trial be delayed by 30 days.
Jury selection was scheduled to begin on March 25th in the first of
four criminal cases that the former president faces.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Biden and Trump neck and neck in new polling
US President Joe Biden had a one percentage point lead over Donald Trump ahead of this year's presidential election, according to new polling.
The Reuters/Ipsos poll found many voters remain undecided - after the two contenders effectively clinched their nominations.
November is likely to be the first presidential election rematch in nearly 70 years.
Sally Patterson has more.
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Schumer calls for change of Israeli government
US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has called for a change of
government in Israel, saying Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is
preventing peace in the Middle East.
Schumer is the highest ranking Jewish lawmaker to call for a change.
It comes amid increasing criticism from the US, as well as from the
Biden administration over Israel's handling of the conflict with
Hamas, and the impact of Palestinian civilians.
Schumer spoke on the floor of the Senate.
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government in Israel, saying Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is
preventing peace in the Middle East.
Schumer is the highest ranking Jewish lawmaker to call for a change.
It comes amid increasing criticism from the US, as well as from the
Biden administration over Israel's handling of the conflict with
Hamas, and the impact of Palestinian civilians.
Schumer spoke on the floor of the Senate.
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US data shows unexpected jump in inflation
US inflation rose unexpectedly last month, largely driven by a rise in
gas prices.
It's the latest data to suggest inflation remains a problem - at a
time when the Federal Reserve is considering the possibility of
interest rate cuts later this year.
Nick Harper reports.
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gas prices.
It's the latest data to suggest inflation remains a problem - at a
time when the Federal Reserve is considering the possibility of
interest rate cuts later this year.
Nick Harper reports.
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US tables AI regulation resolution at the UN General Assembly
The United States has tabled a first of its kind draft resolution on
Artificial Intelligence at the UN General Assembly.
The resolution to be voted on by member states, aims to create a
global set of laws that will regulate AI technology and ensure its
developed and utilized in a manner that is safe, secure, and
trustworthy.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York....
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Artificial Intelligence at the UN General Assembly.
The resolution to be voted on by member states, aims to create a
global set of laws that will regulate AI technology and ensure its
developed and utilized in a manner that is safe, secure, and
trustworthy.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York....
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Right-wing Dutch leader Geert Wilders will not be Netherlands' next PM
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Dutch politician Geert Wilders says he will not become the Netherlands' Prime Minister.
His party finished first in the national elections last year, although it did not secure a majority.
But forming a coalition government is proving to be difficult, as Ishan Garg reports.
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Kidnappers of Nigerian School Children Demand $620,000 For Their Release
Gunmen who kidnapped about 300 school children in Nigeria's Kaduna state last week are demanding 620,000 dollars for their release.
Tesem Akende reports.
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