Monday, March 25, 2024

Boeing chief to step down

Boeing's chief executive has announced that he will step down from his
position at the end of the year.

The move comes amid growing concerns over the safety of its planes.

William Denselow reports from New York.


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Security beefed up across Europe after Moscow terror attack


In the wake of the Moscow terror attack, security is being beefed up at key transport hubs and potential targets across Europe.

In Italy, the Interior Minister chaired a meeting with police chiefs and security officials on Monday.

Giles Gibson has more from Rome.

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Pakistan gearing up for crackdown on Afghan refugees

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It's a crackdown that drew international criticism. But now Pakistan is about to double down on its policy. 

It is stepping up the expulsion of hundreds of thousands of documented Afghans to the Taliban regime in Afghanistan.

A government official says things will speed up in the coming weeks.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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Four suspects of Moscow terror attack appear in court

Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold a meeting on Monday to discuss what steps to take after a terrorist attack in Moscow on Friday. It comes after four suspects appeared in court over the weekend charged with carrying out the attack, in which 137 people were killed. Julia Chapman reports.

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France raises security alert warning to highest level

France has raised its terror alert warning to the highest level - the French government making the announcement just months before the start of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Toni Waterman has more

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TANZANIA - RWANDA BORDER

Tanzania and Rwanda have agreed to open a new border post. The new post will be in the Kyerwa district in Kagera region.


Daniel Kijo reports.


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137 Schoolchildren Were Abducted, Not 287 — Nigeria Says Upon Pupils’ Return

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Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State says contrary to reports, 137 schoolchildren, and not 287 schoolchildren, were abducted on March 7, 2024, from Kuriga in the Chikun Local Government Area of the state.


The governor, who made the clarification in a television interview said all the schoolchildren abducted by the gunmen have been rescued.


Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.


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2 KILLED, DOZENS INJURED AFTER PILEUP ON GERMAN AUTOBAHN

Two people have died and dozens injured after a major pileup in Germany. 

The incident occured on one of the country's autobahns, where there are no speed limits placed on drivers. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray has more. 

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UK TO SANCTION CHINESE OFFICIALS OVER HACKING

The UK is set to reveal sanctions against people accused of involvement in Chinese state-backed hacking.

The government accuses Beijing of being behind a wave of cyber attacks.

They include a major data breach on the Electoral Commission in 2021.

Energy minister Andrew Bowie says China must be dealt with in a "pragmatic" way.

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BEIJING TELLS GLOBAL CEOS IT WILL SAFEGUARD EQUAL TREATMENT FOR FOREIGN FIRMS

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Beijing says it will safeguard equal treatment for foreign-funded firms, so more can invest in the country with "confidence and peace of mind", according to the commerce vice minister.
The remarks come as senior Chinese officials are meeting executives from global companies in Beijing.
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Japan and US to upgrade military pact - FT

The US and Japan are expected to announce a major security pact update when leaders from the two countries meet in Washington next month, according to the Financial Times. 

Reports expect it to be the biggest security upgrade in 60 years as both countries look to counter China’s military positioning in the region. 


Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. 


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Hearing expected to sort date for Trump hush money trial

A hearing is being held in New York City today to determine when one
of Donald Trump's criminal cases will go to trial.

The trial was expected to be getting underway this week but a judge
decided to delay proceedings.

Separately the former President also faces a deadline to pay millions
of dollars after a separate Manhattan judge found him liable for
fraud.

William Denselow reports from New York.


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Sunday, March 24, 2024

Over 200 Kidnapped Nigerian School Children Released

Over 200 children kidnapped from a school in Kaduna state, northwest Nigeria have been released.


Tesem Akende reports


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Saturday, March 23, 2024

20 Killed, Others Kidnapped in Nigeria

Gunmen, locally called bandits have killed about 20 people in Nigeria's northern state of Niger.

Tesem Akende reports.

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Friday, March 22, 2024

Princess Kate speaks out about cancer diagnosis and ongoing chemotherapy


The Princess of Wales has revealed she is being treated for cancer.
In a video released by Kensington Palace, Kate says it was discovered during the surgery she had in January.
She's also having chemotherapy.
In the video, she has thanked people for their love and support - and asked for privacy for the sake of her young family.

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Princess Catherine being treated for cancer, addresses public in video


British Princess Catherine of Wales has announced in a video that she has cancer.

There have been weeks of speculation following an announcement that she would be getting abdominal surgery, and need months to recover.

She is now being treated with chemotherapy.

Caroline Malone reports.


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Trump set to earn billions when struggling social media firm goes public

The parent company of Donald Trump's social media platform Truth Social is set to become a public company after shareholders of the company Digital World approved a merger.


The former president, who faces several costly legal issues, could net around 3 billion dollars from the deal.


Ira Spitzer reports.



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Blinken meets Netanyahu in Israel

U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has met with Israel's Prime
Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

The two discussed the possibility of a ceasefire in Gaza and getting
more aid into the Palestinian enclave.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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UNSC fails to pass resolution on Gaza

Russia and China have vetoed a resolution on Gaza in the UN Security
Council that was tabled by the United States.
According to Russia the US' draft resolution did not call for a
ceasefire and that Washington had "deliberately misled the
international community."
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.

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RADIO: BOMBING IN EASTERN DRC

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A woman has been killed and two civilians injured by a bomb that was dropped in their town in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Local officials have blamed the M23 rebels for firing the bombs in South Kivu province. Fighting has intensified in eastern DRC as Congolese forces try to recapture territories occupied by the rebels. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa....

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