Tuesday, April 23, 2024

RWANDA BILL PASSES UK PARLIAMENT

The UK government's Rwanda migration legislation has passed Parliament after a lengthy standoff.

The upper chamber the House of Lords stood down after a series of attempts to amend the legislation.

The controversial bill to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda should now become law within days.

Home office minister Lord Sharpe says the legislation will act as a deterrent to illegal immigration.

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India's election commission 'declines comment' on Modi hate speech

India's election commission - the independent body that conducts polls in the country - is facing flak for failing to act against a hate speech made by incumbent Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Over the weekend, Modi told an election rally that his opponents would distribute the country's wealth to 'infiltrators' if voted back to power, a reference to the country's minority Muslim community.

Neha Poonia has more.

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Taiwan hit by dozens of aftershocks

Taiwan is experiencing a series of aftershocks and two strong earthquakes shook the country's eastern coast early Tuesday local time, but only minor damage was reported and no casualties.

Laura Westbrook has more.

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Monday, April 22, 2024

UNRWA report into the organization's neutrality released

A UN report on a review of the world body's humanitarian organisation,
UNRWA has found it has robust frameworks to ensure compliance with
humanitarian neutrality.
The review of the organisation was initiated by the Secretary General
following allegations by Israel that several UNRWA staff had been
involved in the October 7th attacks on Israel.
Jody Jacobs has more...

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Prosecutors accuse Trump of election fraud

Prosecutors during opening statements in Donald Trump's criminal hush
money trial have called on jurors to tune out distractions and focus
on the facts.

The former President faces 34 charges tied to allegations that he paid
hush money to an adult film star ahead of the 2016 election.

Trump denies the charges and says the case is politically motivated.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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U.S. highest court considering punishment for homeless public sleeping


The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on Monday weighing up whether it's ok for a city to punish homeless people for camping on public property when they have nowhere else to go.

The case was ruled against in a lower court on appeal based on the Eight Amendment against 'cruel and unusual' punishment.

Caroline Malone reports.


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US and Philippines hold military drills in face of China fury

The United States and the Philippines have launched their most expansive and expensive joint military drills in years — a major show of allied force around the South China Sea.


The weeks-long combat exercises, featuring 16,000 military personnel, have caused alarm and anger in Beijing, but the Philippine army insists these trainings are not directed at a particular country. 


Benji Hyer reports. 


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Tesla’s troubles mount

Elon Musk is meant to be in India today (Monday) meeting with the country's Prime Minister, but he's not. He postponed the trip last minute - citing "very heavy Tesla obligations." It's the latest sign of mounting troubles for the EV giant - which just last week said it was laying off 10% of its global workforce. Toni Waterman has more.

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UK charges two men with spying for China

Prosecutors in the United Kingdom say two men have been charged with spying for China. The men were first arrested in March 2023, suspected of sharing information that "could be useful to an enemy". Julia Chapman reports.

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EU expected to announce new sanctions on Iran


The European Union is expected to announce fresh sanctions against Iran after the bloc's foreign and defence ministers wrap up a meeting in Luxembourg.

The U.S. and U.K. have already unveiled new sanctions on Tehran, in response to the missile and drone attacks on Israeli territory earlier this month.

From Brussels, Giles Gibson has the details.

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Opening statements expected today in Trump hush money trial

Opening statements are expected today in Donald Trump's criminal hush
money trial.

The former President faces 34 charges tied to allegations that he paid
hush money to an adult film star ahead of the 2016 election.

Trump denies the charges and says the case is politically motivated.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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RADIO: 4 KILLED IN A SHOOTOUT IN EASTERN DRC

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Four people have been killed and six others injured after a dispute broke out between Congolese soldiers and fighters of a pro-government militia known as Wazalendo. The incident happened in the Democratic Republic of Congo's eastern province of North Kivu where fighting has intensified between the Congolese army and rebels of the M23 movement. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa....

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Europe suffered record number of days with ‘extreme heat stress’ in 2023

European countries suffered a record number of days of extreme heat stress last year, according to a report from the World Meteorological Organization.

The report said that the Europeans are dying from hot weather 30% more than they did two decades ago.

Ross Cullen reports.
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UK Houses Of Lords And Commons Face Showdown Over Rwanda Asylum Plan

The UK's upper and lower chambers of Parliament are facing a deciding showdown over the Government's Rwanda Safety Bill. 


The House of Lords has repeatedly blocked or amended the Government's proposed legislation which seeks to rule Rwanda a safe country to send asylum seekers. 


Lawmakers in the House of Commons are set to vote on the amended bill with the Prime Minister saying there will be no more delays to its passing. 


Simon Gaitán reports. 


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Trump trial starts with opening statements

Donald Trump is set to face opening statements in the first-ever
criminal trial of a former US president.

Trump faces charges that he paid $130,000 to a porn star to cover up an affair.

The trial could either help or hurt his reelection bid.

As US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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President Zelensky urges speedy passage and delivery of US military aid

The long-awaited military aid package for Ukraine was approved by the US House of Representatives over the weekend, prompting a collective sigh of relief in the country, although doubts remained over future aid. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky praised the decision, saying Ukraine now had a chance at victory. 

Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv  

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Kenyan Police Arrest Binance Executive Who Escaped from Nigeria

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Talks are reportedly underway between Nigerian and Kenyan authorities to extradite Nadeem Anjarwalla, the Binance executive who fled custody in Nigeria last month.


He was arrested by the Kenya police service after Nigeria issued an international warrant for him to be apprehended.


Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.


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Iranian President arrives in Islamabad on a three day visit

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Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi is in Islamabad for a three-day official visit amid escalating tension in the Middle East.

Raisi's visit is the first by any head of state to Pakistan after the formation of a new government.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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Amid elections, Indian PM's Muslim remarks spark accusation of hate speech

As elections in India begin, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been accused of making Islamophobic comments during a rally, triggering widespread anger from Muslims and members of the opposition.

Mr Modi said the opposition Congress if voted back to power would distribute citizens' wealth among 'infiltrators' and 'those who have more children," in reference to Muslims in India.

Priyata Brajabasi has more

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US and Philippines hold joint annual drills as tensions with China mount


The US and Philippines begin a joint annual drill that will see 16,000 troops sail beyond Manila's territorial waters for the first time, a move that could dial up tensions with China
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Laura Westbrook has more.

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