Monday, April 8, 2024

Indian airline Vistara cuts flights amid pilot shortage

India's Vistara Airlines says that it is cutting 25 to 30 flights per amid disruptions which are reportedly due to a shortage of pilots.

Vistara, which is owned by the Tata group and Singapore Airlines, has cancelled dozens of flights this month.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Campaigning for Indian election picks up pace

With India set to begin voting next week, election campaigns have picked up across the country.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to hold several election rallies on Monday, as will opposition leader Rahul Gandhi.

Surveys show Mr Modi is set to win a record, rare third term but critics have accused him of polarising the election campaign, as Neha Poonia reports.

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Indian opposition leaders hold hunger strike

An opposition party in India is holding another day-long hunger strike, to protest the arrest of a prominent leader from their ranks. Its supporters also held demonstrations in cities around the world over the weekend.

Arvind Kejriwal, the sitting chief minister of Delhi, was arrested last month by India's financial watchdog.

Critics say his arrest is aimed at weakening the opposition's fight against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in this month's elections.

Priyata Brajabasi has more.

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TRAIN DRIVERS STRIKE IN UK

Train drivers are on strike in the UK over pay and conditions.

It affects some of Britain's busiest rail routes.

The government says a fair pay deal has already been offered.

But Mick Whelan from the ASLEF union says it's not good enough.

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US, UK, Australia ‘set for talks on expanding Aukus security pact’

INTRO: The US, UK and Australia are set to begin talks on bringing new members to Aukus, according to a report by the Financial Times.

Washington is reportedly pushing for Japan to be involved in the security pact aimed as a deterrent against China.

Laura Westbrook has more.
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Sunday, April 7, 2024

Trump raises more than $50 million at a Florida Fundraiser according to campaign

Former US President Donald Trump has, according to his campaign, raised more than $50 million dollars  in one night at a Florida fundraiser.

As our Washington correspondent Jagruti Dave reports, Mr Trump is still playing catch up on campaign finances with his rival Joe Biden, even though this latest haul is twice what Mr Biden raised at a New York event last month.

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100 Victims of Kidnapping Rescued in Nigeria

Police authorities in Nigeria say operatives of the force have rescued over 100 victims of kidnapping in the country. 

The hostages were abducted by gunmen in Katsina state in the country's northwest region from March 1st to 31st.

Tesem Akende reports from Jos.

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Saturday, April 6, 2024

Trade Unions in Nigeria Threaten Protests Over Electricity Tariff Hike

Trade unions in Nigeria are threatening to protest the government's increase in electricity tariffs for consumers.

 

There have been calls for the hike to be reversed, but the government says it is trying to achieve a cost-reflective tariff, devoid of its over 2 billion dollar subsidies on electricity.

 

Tesem Akende reports from Jos.

 

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Friday, April 5, 2024

US President Joe Biden vows to rebuild collapsed bridge after fatal crash

US President Joe Biden has vowed to rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge in the city of Baltimore, after it collapsed last week.



A cargo ship lost power and hit the two-and-a-half kilometre structure, bringing it down and killing six construction workers.


During a visit to Baltimore on Friday, the President observed the crash site, spoke with local officials and also met families of the victims.  


From nearby Washington, Benji Hyer reports. 


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US job far exceeded expectations in March

The US economy added 303,000 jobs in March, many more than expected, according to new data on Friday.


Analysts warn the ongoing strength of the labour market, and inflation high above the Federal Reserve's 2% target, could see the central bank keep interest rates higher for longer.


Sally Patterson reports.


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Earthquake hits NYC

New York City and the surrounding areas have been hit with a rare 4.8
magnitude earthquake.

Officials say there are no reports of damage at this time, and the
city's mayor and the state's governor are assessing the impacts.

The United States Geological Survey confirmed the epicenter was in
Lebanon, New Jersey.

Sally Paterson sent this report from New York just moments after the quake hit.

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UN Secretary General warns Israel against the use of AI in Gaza

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has warned against using
Artificial Intelligence as a tool of war.
Speaking to reporters in New York on Friday, Guterres once again
called on the Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in
Gaza to be implemented.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.

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UK LAWMAKER APOLOGISES FOR SHARING COLLEAGUES' CONTACTS IN 'HONEYPOT' TRAP

Senior UK lawmaker William Wragg has apologised to colleagues after sharing contact details of other MPs.

He says he was blackmailed in a 'honeypot' trap after sharing 'compromising' images on a dating app with what turned out to be a stranger.

Stuart Smith has more.

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Biden to visit collapsed Baltimore bridge

US President Joe Biden will visit the city of Baltimore this Friday, a
little over a week after a bridge there collapsed, killing six
construction workers.

Last Tuesday, a cargo ship lost power and crashed into the Francis
Scott Key Bridge, knocking down the two-and-a-half kilometre
structure.

The White House is promising to "moving heaven and earth" to rebuild
the major crossing.

Benji Hyer reports.

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India's opposition Congress party's poll manifesto focuses on social welfare and job creation

India's main opposition, the Congress party, has released its election manifesto with a focus on job creation, wealth and social welfare.

The manifesto has been released as the party faces various challenges ahead of upcoming general elections - including defections by high profile leaders - as it gears up to challenge Prime Minister Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party in the upcoming general elections.

Priyata Brajabasi has more

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UNHRC adopts resolution asking nations to stop sending weapons to Israel

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The UN Human Rights Council has adopted a resolution calling on countries to stop sending weapons to Israel. 


28 countries voted in favour, while 6 including the US and Germany opposed calls to hold Israel accountable for alleged war crimes in Gaza. 


Ishan Garg has more.


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Gavi Announces $250m Vaccine Grant to Nigeria

Gavi Vaccine Alliance has committed to providing a 250 million dollar grant to Nigeria.


Its part of 1 billion dollars earmarked to support growth of Africa's manufacturing base for vaccine production.


Tesem Akende reports from Jos.


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Italy backs Mark Rutte in race to be NATO's next Secretary General


Italy's government has backed outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte to be the next head of NATO.

The alliance's current Secretary General, Jens Stoltenberg, is due to step down in October after a decade in the role.

Giles Gibson has more from Rome.

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President Macron: France Could Have Stopped Rwanda Genocide

French President Emmanuel Macron has said that France, and its allies, could have stopped the Rwandan Genocide in 1994. 

Macron has recorded a video message to be released on Sunday, the 30th anniversary of the Genocide. 


Simon Gaitán reports from Paris. 


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More than a dozen Pakistani judges have received toxic letters

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More than a dozen senior judges in Pakistan have received letters containing suspicious powder prompting authorities to launch an investigation.

The prime minister is promising to track down those responsible.
 
Hira Mustafa has more.

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