Monday, April 15, 2024

UK Lawmakers Expected To Pass Controversial Rwanda Asylum Bill

On Monday, lawmakers in the UK are set to resume voting on the government's controversial Rwanda asylum bill. 

The government's bill seeks to designate Rwanda legally safe to send asylum seekers as part of a wider scheme, which has been plagued by political and legal challenges. 


Simon Gaitán reports.


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Nigeria’s Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control Alerts Nigerians to Banned Soap

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Nigeria's National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has issued a public alert on the sale of Dex Luxury bar soap due to the presence of Butylphenyl Methylpropional.


The agency says a ban on the marketing of the product also has been placed by some regulatory and public authorities in the EU.


Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.


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RADIO "BENI REBEL KILLINGS"

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At least 40 civilians have been killed by rebels in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo in less than 3 weeks. Civil society members in Beni territory say 15 civilians were killed in the latest attack over the weekend. The killings have been attributed to rebels of the Allied Democratic Forces who are reported to be linked to the Islamic State group. SABC's Correspondent Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa....

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EU calls emergency foreign chiefs meeting to discuss Middle East

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The European Union has called an urgent meeting of the bloc's foreign ministers in an attempt to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East. 


There are concerns about a widespread conflict after Iran launched more than 170 drones and 120 ballistic missiles at Israel over the weekend. 


Ishan Garg has more. 


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GERMAN CHANCELLOR TELLS CHINESE STUDENTS NOT TO SMOKE WEED

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has sought to assure international students they don't need to smoke marijuana if they choose to study in his country. 

The unusual remarks were made during a Q&A with students in Shanghai as part of the Chancellor's 2 day visit to China. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray reports. 

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National tour of Hungarian Government Insider turned critic

A former ally of Hungary's Prime Minister, who is now running against the ruling party, is set to launch a countrywide tour to gather support for the upcoming EU parliamentary elections. Peter Magyar says his newly-formed party will "revive" democracy in Hungary.

Pablo Gutierrez reports from Budapest.


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Ukraine's top commander says Russia will try to capture Chasiv Yar by May 9

Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi, said the Russian military leadership has set a goal to capture the eastern town of Chasiv Yar by May 9, when Russia celebrates Victory Day, a holiday marking the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.

Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv  

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Trump faces first criminal trial

The first ever criminal trial of a former US president is due to get
underway on Monday, with Donald Trump facing fraud charges in New
York.

The case revolves around hush money payments he allegedly made to a
porn star to cover up an affair.

Trump denies the charges.

As US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Key Indian opposition leader to stay in jail for now

India's Supreme Court has said it will not hear an urgent plea filed by jailed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal until the end of this month.

The prominent Indian opposition leader was arrested last month on corruption charges he alleges are fake.

Neha Poonia has more.

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Pakistan seeks new financial package from IMF

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Pakistan's Finance Minister has arrived in Washington seeking a new financial package from the IMF and the World Bank.

The country's economy is struggling with an inflation rate at 8.5 percent.

Islamabad is in desperate need of external financing to shore up its foreign reserves.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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Iran allows Indian officials to meet with detained Indian crew members

Iran's foreign ministry says it will allow Indian officials to meet with their citizens after Iranian officials seized an Israel-linked cargo ship which had Indian crew members onboard.

This decision comes after India's foreign minister S Jaishankar dialled his Iranian counterpart expressing concern over the crew's conditions.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports..

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Citi economists question Modi's party's manifesto for lack of structural reforms

Economists at global bank Citi have criticised India's ruling party's election manifesto, saying it lacks plans for structural reforms.

Prime minister Narendra Modi's BJP released its manifesto on Sunday ahead of elections which begin on Friday.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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WORLD LEADERS URGE RESTRAINT FROM ISRAEL

World leaders are urging restraint as Israel vows a response to Iran's drone and missile attack.

The United Nations Secretary General has told a Security Council meeting the Middle East is 'on the brink'.

Israel is calling on the UN to impose fresh sanctions on Iran after Tehran launched hundreds of drones and missiles against it on Saturday in a retaliatory attack.

Defence expert Jasmine El-Gamal says it's hard to know what will happen next.

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Supreme court to decide on legality of Indian leader's arrest

The chief minister of Delhi and one of India's most prominent opposition leaders has filed a challenge in India's Supreme Court, alleging his arrest is illegal.

Arvind Kejriwal (PRONO: ERR-WIND KEJ-REE-WALL) was arrested last month in a corruption case.

His party has questioned the timing of the arrest which took place weeks ahead of a general election.

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Hong Kong marks first National Security Education Day since passing domestic security law

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Hong Kong held its first National Security Education Day since the city enacted its domestic security legislation.  

The day was launched in the city after the Beijing-imposed security law in 2020 to raise public awareness of national security.

Laura Westbrook has more.

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Tokyo court hears racial profiling case

A Tokyo court is hearing a case alleging racial profiling by the Japanese police.


Three foreign-born residents are seeking about 20-thousand dollars in damages in the unprecedented lawsuit. 


Chris Gilbert has more from Tokyo. 


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Sunday, April 14, 2024

Biden says US won't get involved in tit for tat strikes against Iran

President Joe Biden has told Israel's leader the United States will not get involved in any tit for tat strikes against Iran.

That's as G7 leaders have condemned Iran's drone attack against Israel and reaffirmed their commitment to Israel's security.

Our Washington correspondent Jagruti Dave has more...

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Guterres calls for call in the Middle East

Diplomats in the UN Security Council called for restraint following
Iran's drone attack on Israel on Saturday.
The council met for an emergency meeting on Sunday with members
fearing a full-blown spillover of the conflict in the region.
Jody Jacobs reports from New York...

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US warns Israel against Iran escalation

The US is urging restraint as Israel weighs up how to respond to
Iran's unprecedented attack.

President Joe Biden has spoken to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin
Netanyahu and pledged support, but also cautioned against retaliation
that could widen the Middle East conflict.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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cautioning against the conflict spreading further.

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10 People Killed By Gunmen in Nigeria

About 10 people have been killed by gunmen in Nigeria's north central state of Plateau.


The gunmen invaded villages in the Bokkos area of the state at night, to carry out the act.


Tesem Akende reports.


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