Donald Trump's latest attempt to delay his imminent criminal trial has
been rejected.
His legal team had petitioned a New York judge for a postponement of
his April 15 trial.
They had asked the Judge to wait for a Supreme Court ruling in another
Trump case.
Correspondent Mitch McCann reports:
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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Judge tosses Trump 1st amendment argument
A judge in Georgia has rejected calls from Donald Trump's legal team
to dismiss his election interference case on the grounds of free
speech.
The former president faces criminal charges relating to efforts to
overturn Trump's election defeat in that state in 2020.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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to dismiss his election interference case on the grounds of free
speech.
The former president faces criminal charges relating to efforts to
overturn Trump's election defeat in that state in 2020.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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US Treasury Secretary to China amid continued tensions
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is in China just days after
President Joe Biden spoke to his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.
Her five-day visit comes as the two countries try to maintain stable
relations amid mounting challenges.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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President Joe Biden spoke to his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.
Her five-day visit comes as the two countries try to maintain stable
relations amid mounting challenges.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Rescue efforts continue in Taiwan where 660 remain missing
Authorities in Taiwan are working to rescue some 660 people who remain missing after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake.
Patrick Fok reports from Hualien City, one of the worst-affected areas.
Patrick Fok reports from Hualien City, one of the worst-affected areas.
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75th anniversary of NATO
Today (Thursday) marks the 75th anniversary of the foundation of NATO.
To mark the occasion, a ceremony was held in Brussels, before foreign ministers resumed day 2 of their talks.
From the NATO headquarters, Abby Throndson has more.
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Biden & Netanyahu expected to speak following aid worker deaths
US President Joe Biden is expected to speak to Israeli Prime Minister
Benjamin Netanyahu later on Thursday following the killing of seven
aid workers in Gaza.
It comes amid criticism of the Biden administration's policy, after
officials reiterated that US support for Israel will not change.
Nick Harper sends this report from Washington.
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Benjamin Netanyahu later on Thursday following the killing of seven
aid workers in Gaza.
It comes amid criticism of the Biden administration's policy, after
officials reiterated that US support for Israel will not change.
Nick Harper sends this report from Washington.
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Afghan government urges Pakistan to work on security challenges
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A senior Afghan Taliban leader has urged Pakistan to sit down with a banned militant group for peace talks.
Pakistan has blamed the Taliban government for failing to stop recent terrorist attacks it says were launched from Afghanistan.
Hira Mustafa has more.
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A senior Afghan Taliban leader has urged Pakistan to sit down with a banned militant group for peace talks.
Pakistan has blamed the Taliban government for failing to stop recent terrorist attacks it says were launched from Afghanistan.
Hira Mustafa has more.
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Nigeria Hikes Electricity Tariff for Bigger Consumers in Subsidy Cut
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Nigeria's electricity regulator has approved an increase in tariffs for electricity consumers who enjoy 20 hours of electricity supply daily.
This is as the government tries to wean the economy off subsidies to ease pressure on public finances.
Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja.
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High-profile leaders defect from India's opposition Congress party ahead of general elections
A prominent leader from India's Congress party has become the latest opposition figure to resign, announcing his departure on Thursday morning.
Gourav Vallabh called the party's election campaign 'directionless.'
It comes as opposition parties in India claim they are being targeted by the government through federal agencies to cripple their election campaigns.
Priyata Brajabasi has more.
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Four killed in Russian strike against Kharkiv
Russia carried out drone strikes against the city of Kharkiv on Thursday morning - at least four people have been killed, and 12 injured as a result of the attacks.
Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv
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French president inaugurates the Olympic Aquatic Centre
The French president opens the new purpose-built Olympic Aquatic Centre on Thursday.
It is the only sporting facility to have been built specifically for the Paris 2024 Games.
Ross Cullen reports.
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UK PM UNDER PRESSURE OVER ARMS SALES TO ISRAEL
Pressure is growing on UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to halt arms sales to Israel after the deaths of seven aid workers in Gaza.
More than 600 lawyers have warned the British government it's at risk of breaking international law itself by supplying Israel with arms.
Rishi Sunak insists there is a 'very careful' arms licensing regime in place.
And former Conservative armed forces minister Lord Robathan says the UK should continue to support Israel's aim of defeating Hamas.
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More than 600 lawyers have warned the British government it's at risk of breaking international law itself by supplying Israel with arms.
Rishi Sunak insists there is a 'very careful' arms licensing regime in place.
And former Conservative armed forces minister Lord Robathan says the UK should continue to support Israel's aim of defeating Hamas.
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At least four dead in chemical factory blast in south India
At least four people have been killed and 16 injured in a blast at a chemical factory that took place in south India.
The factory is owned by a pharmaceutical company
Rebecca Bundhun reports.
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Students hospitalized after lightening strike at Japan football match
One person is in a serious condition after lightening hit a football game in Japan.
Seventeen others have also been hospitalized after being struck during a practice match in the country’s southwest.
Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.
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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
US tension grows over arms sales to Israel
There's growing tension in the US amid the Biden administration's
approval of the transfer of thousands of weapons to Israel without
Congressional sign-off.
It follows the accidental killing of seven aid workers in Gaza by the
Israeli military.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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approval of the transfer of thousands of weapons to Israel without
Congressional sign-off.
It follows the accidental killing of seven aid workers in Gaza by the
Israeli military.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Largest U.S. fresh egg producer pauses production at Texas plant due to bird flu
A large U.S. egg producer is temporarily halting production at a Texas plant due to an outbreak of bird flu found in its chicken flock. It comes after a human was found to have the virus likely caught from cattle, and other states have detected the illness in poultry and livestock.
Caroline Malone reports.
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Polls favour Trump in Biden re-match as both win big in votes to choose Presidential nominee
US President Joe Biden and his rival for the White House Donald Trump have both swept to more comprehensive victories as part of America's process to pick the country's candidates for the election later this year.
The two men, vying for the Oval Office again, won the primary votes in four states on Tuesday, with neither facing any major challenge on the ballot having already secured enough delegates to clinch their respective party's nominations.
Our US Correspondent Benji Hyer reports.
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Prospect of Trump presidency looms large over NATO meeting
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The ongoing war in Ukraine was at the forefront of discussions, as NATO foreign ministers met in Brussels today.
Trying to secure long term support for Ukraine was a key goal, with concerns over what could happen to the alliance if presidential hopeful Donald Trump is re-elected.
Ishan Garg is at NATO headquarters with more.
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US private payrolls beat estimates
Hiring in the US private sector increased more than expected in March, according to new data.
The ADP Employment report released on Wednesday shows last month saw the biggest jump since July.
Job gains were strongest in leisure and hospitality, construction, education and health services.
Sally Patterson reports from New York.
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Pakistan's top court addresses the case about military spy agency ISI involvement in judicial decisions
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In Pakistan, explosive allegations by some of the country's top judges are being aired on live television today.
A hearing at the county's highest court is being broadcast across the nation.
Several judges have alleged that the country's spy agency used violence to influence judicial decisions.
Hira Mustafa has more.
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In Pakistan, explosive allegations by some of the country's top judges are being aired on live television today.
A hearing at the county's highest court is being broadcast across the nation.
Several judges have alleged that the country's spy agency used violence to influence judicial decisions.
Hira Mustafa has more.
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