Nigeria is tightening security at its borders ahead of a planned protest against hardship and bad governance by young people across the country.
Tesem Akende reports.
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Sunday, July 28, 2024
Nigeria Tightens Security At Its Borders Ahead of Nationwide Protest
Saturday, July 27, 2024
Nigerian Police Say Foreign Mercenaries Involved in Planned Nationwide Protest
Police authorities in Nigeria have raised alarm that foreign mercenaries are involved in a planned protest in the country next week.
Tesem Akende reports.
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Friday, July 26, 2024
Majority of US voters back Biden's decision to exit presidential race
Almost all US voters believe President Joe Biden made the right decision by dropping out of this year's presidential election, according to a new poll.
A New York Times/Siena College survey found 87 percent of registered voters approved of him withdrawing from the race last Sunday.
Sally Patterson reports from New York.
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BARACK AND MICHELLE OBAMA ENDORSE KAMALA HARRIS FOR PRESIDENT
Former US President Barack Obama and his wife, the former First Lady, Michelle Obama, have given their official endorsement to Kamala Harris for President.
Mitch McCann reports:
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Israel pushes for continuing U.S. support as PM Netanyahu meets Trump
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with former U.S. President Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago, Florida home on Friday to get support for Israel's fight against Hamas.
The two last met in person four years ago, when Trump was last in the White House - as he now campaigns for re-election.
Caroline Malone reports from Washington.
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UN pleads for increased security of humanitarian staff in Gaza
The United Nations says it is not in a position to provide the
necessary assistance to the people in Gaza.
Addressing a Security Council meeting on Friday, Muhannad Hadi the
Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in the clave said the current
conditions on the ground are making their work extremely difficult.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York...
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necessary assistance to the people in Gaza.
Addressing a Security Council meeting on Friday, Muhannad Hadi the
Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in the clave said the current
conditions on the ground are making their work extremely difficult.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York...
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Sinaloa Cartel drug lords arrested in Texas
Two of the world's most notorious Mexican drug lords have been
arrested in Texas.
Sinaloa Cartel co-founder Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada García and the son
of jailed boss Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán were reportedly tricked into
boarding a plane to the US.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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arrested in Texas.
Sinaloa Cartel co-founder Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada García and the son
of jailed boss Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán were reportedly tricked into
boarding a plane to the US.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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French minister thanks Belgium for terror raids
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Belgian authorities have conducted a series of counter terror raids on the eve of the Paris Olympic opening ceremony. Several people were detained for questioning on suspicion of participating in the activities of a terrorist group.
Alex Cadier reports from Brussels
Belgian authorities have conducted a series of counter terror raids on the eve of the Paris Olympic opening ceremony. Several people were detained for questioning on suspicion of participating in the activities of a terrorist group.
Alex Cadier reports from Brussels
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RADIO: US SANCTIONS DRC REBELS
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The United States has imposed sanctions on a coalition of rebel groups that seek to overthrow the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The U.S Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control announced the sanctions on the Alliance Fleuve Congo on Thursday. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa..
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FRENCH RAIL ATTACKS CAUSE DISRUPTION IN GERMANY
The arson attacks on the French rail network are causing major disruptions not just in France, but also neighbouring countries, including Germany.
From Berlin, Trent Murray has the details.
From Berlin, Trent Murray has the details.
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Bangladesh relaxes curfew, but security continues to remained heightened across the country
Bangladesh has begun relaxing a week-long curfew but security agencies warn it could be reimposed in the event of fresh clashes.
Local reports put the death toll from clashes between the police and protesting students at over 200.
Students were demanding a complete rollback of a jobs reservation scheme that reserved a third of all government posts for families of war veterans.
Sreoshi Mukherjee reports.
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Local reports put the death toll from clashes between the police and protesting students at over 200.
Students were demanding a complete rollback of a jobs reservation scheme that reserved a third of all government posts for families of war veterans.
Sreoshi Mukherjee reports.
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Nigerian Military Says Planned Nationwide Protest May Lead to Anarchy
Defence authorities in Nigeria say a planned nationwide protest by young people in the country next week against hardship and bad governance may lead to anarchy.
They say some people are conspiring to hijack the protest and make it violent.
Correspondent Tesem Akende reports.
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Ex Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's party leadership has given calls for nationwide protests
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Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's party is holding nationwide protests to demand the release of their detained leader.
Islamabad has been placed on high alert, with roads leading to the Red Zone, where the Parliament and other government offices are located being closed to traffic
Hira Mustafa has more.
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's party is holding nationwide protests to demand the release of their detained leader.
Islamabad has been placed on high alert, with roads leading to the Red Zone, where the Parliament and other government offices are located being closed to traffic
Hira Mustafa has more.
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“Massive attack” to France’s high speed rail network hours before Olympics opening ceremony
France's high speed rail line was hit by a series of coordinated attacks overnight - just hours before the start of the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Paris. Train travel has been severely disrupted - and officials are warning the delays could last days and potentially impact athletes. Toni Waterman has more.
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ASEAN looks to tackle Myanmar crisis
Diplomats from around the world are meeting in Laos for the 57th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ meeting.
Top of the agenda is address the ongoing civil war in Myanmar and peace and stability in the South China Sea.
Chris Gilbert reports
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Heavy rain leads to flooding and disruption in Indian state of Maharashtra
Torrential rain in the western Indian state of Maharashtra over the past 24 hours has claimed at least six lives and triggered flooding.
Hundreds of people have had to be evacuated to safety.
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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Indian and Chinese Foreign Ministers meet at sidelines of ASEAN
More details are emerging a day after India's Foreign Minister met his Chinese counterpart at the sidelines of the ASEAN summit in Laos.
New Delhi reportedly told Beijing that there's an 'urgency' to stabilize ties between the nuclear armed neighbours.
Ties between India and China have been tense for more than four years now, after their troops clashed along a disputed frontier in the Himalayan region of Ladakh.
Neha Poonia has more.
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New Delhi reportedly told Beijing that there's an 'urgency' to stabilize ties between the nuclear armed neighbours.
Ties between India and China have been tense for more than four years now, after their troops clashed along a disputed frontier in the Himalayan region of Ladakh.
Neha Poonia has more.
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Typhoon Gaemi hits Chinese seaboard prompting fears of widespread flooding
INTRO: Typhoon Gaemi has made landfall in southeastern China after barreling across the Taiwan Strait, prompting warnings of swelling rivers, flash floods and waterlogging in cities and provinces that were hit by torrential rain just several weeks ago. Laura Westbrook has more from Hong Kong.
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Kamala Harris says world cannot become 'numb' to suffering in Gaza
US Vice President Kamala Harris says the world cannot become "numb" to suffering in Gaza, speaking after meeting the Israeli prime minister.
Benjamin Netanyahu also held talks with President Joe Biden on Thursday, where they discussed ongoing efforts to secure a ceasefire deal.
He is expected to meet with former President Donald Trump on Friday - who is vying to return to the White House in November.
Sally Patterson has more.
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Thursday, July 25, 2024
Biden & Netanyahu discuss ceasefire deal
US President Joe Biden has met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin
Netanyahu at the White House - the first meeting in Washington during
Biden's presidency.
They discussed the ceasefire deal with Hamas - which although proposed
weeks ago, has not been agreed upon.
And the release of dozens of hostages still being held by Hamas.
It all comes a day after Netanyahu's controversial address to Congress
- which saw thousands of protests on the streets outside the US
Capitol.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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[ALT] In their Oval Office meeting Netanyahu struck a personal note -
and reflected on his relationship with President Biden
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Netanyahu at the White House - the first meeting in Washington during
Biden's presidency.
They discussed the ceasefire deal with Hamas - which although proposed
weeks ago, has not been agreed upon.
And the release of dozens of hostages still being held by Hamas.
It all comes a day after Netanyahu's controversial address to Congress
- which saw thousands of protests on the streets outside the US
Capitol.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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[ALT] In their Oval Office meeting Netanyahu struck a personal note -
and reflected on his relationship with President Biden
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