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The Biden Administration says it will close what's known as the 'gun show loophole' and expand background checks for firearms.
New rules will require people who sell firearms online and at gun shows to conduct background checks on customers.
The change will be the most sweeping expansion of these checks in decades.
Sally Patterson has more.
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Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will address the US Congress today [THURSDAY] as his state visit to Washington continues.
Japan and the US are seeking to strengthen their alliance to counter Chinese aggression in the Indo-Pacific.
Ira Spitzer reports.
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The European Union says last year's coup in Niger could result in a surge in irregular arrivals to the EU.
The Military which took over power in July revoked an anti-migration law that had helped reduce the flow of West Africans to Europe.
Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.
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The UN Nuclear watchdog is holding an emergency meeting after Russia and Ukraine accused each other of attacking the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.
The International Atomic Energy Agency says the drone attack this week was a major escalation of nuclear dangers posed by the Russia-Ukraine war.
Ishan Garg has more.
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Tanzania's weather agency has issued an alert for heavy rains in 14 regions. The commercial capitals Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar, Tanga, and Morogoro regions are the ones expected to be heavily hit.
Daniel Kijo reports.
A prominent minister in jailed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's cabinet has resigned from his post and quit the party.
Speculation is that he's likely to join Prime Minister Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party.
This comes ahead of national elections that start next week.
Priyata Brajabasi has more
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Leaders of South Korea’s ruling People Power Party are stepping down following a massive defeat in the country’s parliamentary elections on Wednesday.
The opposition Democratic Party won 185 of 300 contested seats in what experts say is a blow to the administration of president Yoon Suk Yeol.
Chris Gilbert reports.
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Iran is primed to launch "significant" missile or drone strikes against Israeli government and military facilities, according to US President Joe Biden.
He gave the warning at a press conference on Wednesday alongside Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the White House, where Benji Hyer reports.
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The US consumer prices increased more than expected in March, according to new data released Wednesday.
The consumer price index, a key inflation gauge, rose 3.5% last month - sparking concern the Federal Reserve could delay expected interest rate cuts.
Sally Patterson has more.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is — quote — "making a mistake" with his handling of the war in Gaza, according to US President Joe Biden.
Mr Biden's comments came in a television interview with the American Spanish-language network Univision, in which he called for a 6-8 week ceasefire in the Palestinian territory, where tens of thousands of people have been killed in the past six months.
But, his administration is stopping short of accusing Israel of violating international humanitarian law or committing genocide.
Benji Hyer reports.
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