Wednesday, August 7, 2024

HARRIS RECEIVES POLLING BUMP AMONG BLACK VOTERS, AS SHE HITS CAMPAIGN TRAIL WITH WALZ

US Presidential hopeful Kamala Harris is hitting the campaign trail with her new running mate Tim Walz, in a multi-day, multi-battleground blitz.


It comes as new polling analysis shows Harris is receiving a boost in support from black voters across the country.


Mitch McCann reports:


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Tropical Storm Debby moves towards the Carolinas

Residents of South and North Carolina are bracing themselves for
another day of unrelenting rain.
Tropical storm Debby is currently swirling over the Atlantic and is
expected to restrengthen and turn north toward the South Carolina
coastline late on Wednesday.
The storm has already claimed the lives of at least six people.
Jody Jacobs reports...

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Man senteced to prison for attack on Danish Prime Minister

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A man has been sentenced to prison time after attacking Denmark's Prime Minister last June. Police believe the attack was not politically motivated.

Alex Cadier reports from Brussels

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Israel vows to kill new Hamas leader

Israeli officials are vowing to assassinate Yahya Sinwar, after he was named as the new leader of Hamas, in the wake of the targeted killing of Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran last week.

Sinwar is considered to be the mastermind of the October 7th atrocities committed by the Islamist group.

Sarah Coates has more from Tel Aviv.

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Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont says he is heading back to Spain


Carles Puigemont (PWEEJ-DEH-MONT) says he is on his way back to Spain.

The politician has been in self-imposed exile in Belgium since overseeing an independence referendum in Catalonia in 2017, which was ruled to be illegal.

Our southern Europe correspondent Giles Gibson has more.

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40 Arrested For Waving Russian Flag During Protests in Nigeria

Defense authorities in Nigeria say they have arrested about 40 people in the country for holding and waving Russian flags during a nationwide protest.

Nigeria's Defense Chief, General Christopher Musa says the act of the protesters is a treasonable offense against Nigeria's sovereignty.

Tesem Akende reports from Jos.

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EU approves 4.5 billion dollar payment to Ukraine

The European Union has sent Ukraine more than 4.5 billion dollars to
assist with its recovery effort.

It's the first installment as part of a plan to provide Kyiv with more
than 50 billion dollars over the next few years.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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NEW: Indian wrestler disqualified from Olympic finals

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat (PRONO: VEE-NEE-SH FO-GH-AT) has been disqualified from the Olympics for being 100 grams overweight in the 50 kg freestyle wrestling category

Phogat was vying for a rare gold medal in Paris after she became the first Indian woman to reach an Olympic final in the sport.

India has only won two individual gold medals in their Olympic history - one in shooting in 2008 and the other in athletics in 2021.

Neha Poonia has more.

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Islamabad says it is in talks with the US officials about a Pakistani citizen involved in an assassination attempt on American politicians


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Pakistan says it's in contact with US officials following the arrest of a Pakistani citizen accused of plotting political assassinations in America.

The suspect is alleged to have ties to Iran.

Islamabad says it is awaiting more details from Washington before making an official statement.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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UN SAYS PEACEKEEPERS IN LEBANON "MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER"

The United Nations has said it's "more important than ever" for peacekeepers to remain on the border of Israel and Lebanon. 

The comments come as concerns grow the two sides are on the brink of war after a ratcheting up of tensions in the Middle East. 

From Beirut, Trent Murray has more. 

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Indian wrestler who helmed #MeToo movement vies for Olympic gold

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat (PRONO: VEE-NEE-SH FO-GH-AT) will be vying for a rare gold medal in Paris today after she became the first woman from the country to reach an Olympic final in the sport.

India has only won two individual gold medals in their Olympic history - one in shooting in 2008 and the other in athletics in 2021.

Phogat says she's fighting for the 'future of Indian wrestlers'.

Neha Poonia has more.

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UK POLICE ON ALERT FOR DISORDER

UK police say they're prepared ahead of possible disorder on Wednesday.

Officials have been monitoring reports of far-right calls for gatherings in dozens of locations.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer says rioters can expect rapid sentencing within days.

Tuesday night saw relative calm compared to previous days.

Home affairs expert Danny Shaw thinks some of the response so far could have been more rapid.

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Nobel winner Mohammad Yunus to leader B'desh interim government

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Nobel prize winning banker Mohamman Yunus will lead Bangladesh's interim government after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled the country following a mass uprising.

Bangladesh's army chief has been holding talks with civil society leaders amid political uncertainty as the South Asian nation remains on the edge.

Ishan Garg tells us more...

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North Korea says German entry into UN monitoring force is bid to create Asian NATO

INTRO: North Korea calls Germany's entry into a US-led UN border monitoring force on the Korean peninsula would raise tensions, accusing Washington of creating an Asian version of NATO. Germany became the latest member of the United Nations Command last week, as Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.
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Trump to sit down with Elon Musk for "major interview"

Donald Trump says he is planning to sit down for an interview with Elon Musk next week.


The CEO of the electric company Tesla and the social media platform X has become one of the former president's most high-profile backers.


Ira Spitzer has more


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Tuesday, August 6, 2024

Trump brands Harris Walz ticket "dangerously liberal"

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump  has branded his democratic rival's choice as running mate as "dangerously liberal" in a new attack ad.


Vice President Kamala Harris has named Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to be her vice presidential pick.


Kate Fisher reports from Washington


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WHO Alert: COVID-19 making worrying comeback

Covid-19 infections are on the rise worldwide and the World Health
Organisation says it is unlikely to decline anytime soon.
The UN health agency has sounded the alarm bells following several
reported cases at the Olympics.
More than 40 athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympics have tested positive
for Covid-19.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York...

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UN says thousands continue to die from hunger in Sudan

The United Nations says the international community has failed the
people of Sudan.
On Tuesday, the UN Security Council convened an urgent session
following reports that some 500 thousand people are on the brink of
famine near El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur.
Speaking during the meeting, Edem Wosornu, the Director of Operations
at the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs told
council members that this is an entirely man-made crisis – and a
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KAMALA HARRIS CHOOSES MINNESOTA GOVERNOR TIM WALZ AS RUNNING MATE

US Vice President Kamala Harris has selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate ahead of November's Presidential election.

Initially, 60 year old Walz was seen as an outsider in the race for the VP nomination.

Mitch McCann reports:

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Georgia's Governor calling on residents to be alert as Hurricane Debby moves through the state

The National Hurricane Center has issued a warning of a
"life-threatening" flood threat as Hurricane Debby is set to move past
the US southeast.
At least five people have been killed after it slammed into Florida as
a category one hurricane.
Jody Jacobs reports...

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