The United Nations warns that if current trends continue nearly 300
million people in Africa will be chronically undernourished at the end
of the decade.
In its annual State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World report
released on Wednesday the world body says around 733 million people
faced hunger in 2023 with one in five being from Africa.
Maximo Torero, the Chief Economist from the Food and Agriculture
Organization says conflict, climate change and economic crises is
taking a toll on the world and eradicating hunger by 2030 might be
impossible to achieve.
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Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Netanyahu’s US trip met with protests
Protestors in the United States have declared a "day of rage" in response to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to Congress.
They're demonstrating in Washington DC to condemn the visit.
Caroline Malone was there.
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UN warns that world hungry might not be eradicated by 2030
Eradicating global hunger by 2030 looks increasingly impossible to achieve.
That's according to a new United Nations report released on Wednesday.
According to the UN the number of people suffering chronic hunger
barely changed over the past year.
Maximo Torero, the Chief Economist from the Food and Agriculture
Organization says around 700 million people faced hunger in 2023.
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That's according to a new United Nations report released on Wednesday.
According to the UN the number of people suffering chronic hunger
barely changed over the past year.
Maximo Torero, the Chief Economist from the Food and Agriculture
Organization says around 700 million people faced hunger in 2023.
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Trump planning indoor rallies following assassination attempt according to media reports
Donald Trump is planning to hold indoor rallies only for the time being on advice from the Secret Service according to media reports.
It follows the attempted assassination of the former US President at a rally in Pennsylvania earlier in the month.
Jagruti Dave has more from Washington.
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BIDEN TO ADDRESS AMERICANS OVER DECISION TO NOT SEEK REELECTION
US President Joe Biden is set to deliver a primetime address to the nation, following his decision not to seek reelection in November's presidential election.
Biden's decision came after weeks of escalating pressure, after a calamitous debate performance in late June.
Mitch McCann reports:
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Biden's decision came after weeks of escalating pressure, after a calamitous debate performance in late June.
Mitch McCann reports:
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Salt Lake City to host 2034 Winter games amidst controversy
Salt Lake City has officially been announced as the city that'll host
the 2034 Winter Olympics.
The announcement was made ahead of the summer games in Paris and comes
amidst some controversy.
Jody Jacobs has more...
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the 2034 Winter Olympics.
The announcement was made ahead of the summer games in Paris and comes
amidst some controversy.
Jody Jacobs has more...
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Netanyahu to address US Congress as protesters promise 'day of rage'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in Washington, where he will address a joint session of Congress.
Protestors have promised a 'day of rage' over Israel's conduct during its ongoing war with the Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza.
Ira Spitzer reports.
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UN agencies: up to 757 million people around the world experienced hunger last year
The United Nations says that up to 757 million people around the world experienced hunger last year.
That's just one of many shocking details in the latest annual report from five UN agencies, titled "The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World."
Our correspondent Giles Gibson has more details.
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Sierra Leone court finds 11 involved in alleged coup guilty
A Sierra Leone court has found 11 people guilty of treason charges and has sentenced their leader to nearly 200 years in prison.
They were part of a group of gunmen who broke into the country's armory in November in an attempt to destabilize the government.
Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports from Accra.
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Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba hold talks with Chinese counterpart
Ukrainian foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba met with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in China during his first trip to the country since Russia's full-scale invasion. They discussed Beijing's possible role in helping achieve a just and lasting peace in Ukraine.
Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv
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Dangote Meets Gabon’s President, Excited At Investment Opportunities in the Country
The President of Gabon, Brice Oligui Nguema has invited Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote to invest in the country.
Tesem Akende reports.
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CLIMATE PROTESTORS SAY MORE AIRPORT DISRUPTION TO COME "GLOBALLY"
Climate protestors are promising further disruption to air travel after targeting one of Germany's busiest airports on Wednesday.
From Berlin, Trent Murray has the details.
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From Berlin, Trent Murray has the details.
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Pakistan's cabinet to review a decision banning ex Prime Minister Imran Khan's party
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Meanwhile, leaders of Khan's party are staging a protest camp outside Parliament demanding his release.
Hira Mustafa has more.
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Olympic sporting action gets under way in Paris
The sporting action at the Olympics gets under way in Paris on Wednesday/July 24, as the football and rugby sevens competitions begin.
The opening ceremony to open the Games officially will be held on Friday.
Ross Cullen reports.
Over 200 killed in Ethiopia mudslides in Ethiopia
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More than 200 people have been killed in two landslides in southern Ethiopia. The death toll could rise further. Our East African correspondent Leon Ssenyange reports
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Plane crashes in Nepal on take-off
A plane carrying 19 people has crashed in Kathmandu, Nepal, according to local media.
Several people are feared to have been killed. The plane was operated by a domestic carrier Saurya Airlines.
Rebecca Bundhun reports.
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UK Foreign Secretary in India with an eye on FTA
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The British Foreign Secretary is likely to focus on advancing trade talks during his two day trip to India.
David Lammy's visit marks UK's first major engagement with India since a new Labour government took charge a month ago.
Ishan Garg tells about what to expect from this visit.
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The British Foreign Secretary is likely to focus on advancing trade talks during his two day trip to India.
David Lammy's visit marks UK's first major engagement with India since a new Labour government took charge a month ago.
Ishan Garg tells about what to expect from this visit.
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Thousands detained across Bangladesh as internet service partially restored
Internet services have been partially restored in Bangladesh, after a near complete communication blackout was in place for five days.
More than 100 people have been killed in the last one week since unrest over a now changed quota system for government jobs began.
Neha Poonia has more.
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More than 100 people have been killed in the last one week since unrest over a now changed quota system for government jobs began.
Neha Poonia has more.
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Japan, US to discuss use of nukes in 2+2 meeting
Top diplomats from the US and Japan are set to discuss the use of nuclear weapons during security talks in Tokyo this week.
Foreign and Defense chiefs are meeting for 2+2 talks which for the first time are expected to include ‘extended deterrence’.
Chris Gilbert reports.
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Taiwan braces for Typhoon Gaemi, work and school suspended
INTRO: Taiwan is bracing for Typhoon Gaemi, with financial markets closed, people given the day off work and flights cancelled. Gaemi is expected to make landfall on the northeast coast later on Wednesday, as Laura Westbrook reports.
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