Technical problems hit Donald Trump's interview with Elon Musk on the
social media platform X, with the entrepreneur blaming a "massive"
cyber attack for the problems.
The former president spoke about his assassination attempt,
immigration, the war in Ukraine, and called his rival Kamala Harris a
"third rate phony candidate".
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Storm Maria weakens to a depression
Tropical Storm Maria that lashed parts of Japan with historic levels
of rain has been downgraded to a depression.
But officials warn that heavy rains and flood risks could linger.
East Asia correspondent William Denselow reports.
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of rain has been downgraded to a depression.
But officials warn that heavy rains and flood risks could linger.
East Asia correspondent William Denselow reports.
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Monday, August 12, 2024
Trump sues DoJ over FBI classified docs raid
Donald Trump is suing the United States' Department of Justice for $100 million.
The former US President is seeking damages over the FBI's search of his Florida residence, during which law enforcement agents found hundreds of classified documents that he'd taken from the White House.
Benji Hyer reports.
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Hurricane Debby leaves US
A deadly tropical storm has wreaked widespread destruction along the east coast of United States, leaving tens of thousands of people without power and facing the threat of flooding.
Hurricane Debby initially struck Florida and the Carolinas, before moving northwards, as Benji Hyer reports.
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African member states demand two permanent seats on UN Security Council
African member states at the United Nations are demanding two
permanent seats on the UN Security Council with the veto abolished.
A United Nations Security Council meeting took place on Monday with
the aim of redressing the historical injustice and enhancing Africa's
effective representation on the Council.
Jody Jacobs has more from the United Nations in New York...
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permanent seats on the UN Security Council with the veto abolished.
A United Nations Security Council meeting took place on Monday with
the aim of redressing the historical injustice and enhancing Africa's
effective representation on the Council.
Jody Jacobs has more from the United Nations in New York...
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Musk set to interview Trump live on X
X owner Elon Musk will interview Donald Trump live on the platform
later on Monday.
The tech entrepreneur is previewing the "unscripted" event by saying
it should be "highly entertaining".
Nick Harper reports.
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later on Monday.
The tech entrepreneur is previewing the "unscripted" event by saying
it should be "highly entertaining".
Nick Harper reports.
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Putin pledges to “squeeze out” Ukrainian forces from Russia’s border regions
Russian President Vladimir Putin called Ukraine's recent incursion into the Kursk region an attempt to stop Moscow's offensive in Donbas and destabilise Russia politically. Regional authorities reported a dozen civilians were killed, over 100 wounded and thens of thousands had to be relocated since Kiev began its operation inside the Russian territory last week. Nonetheless, Vladimir Putin vowed to drive the enemy out of the Russian land and give Kiev a "worthy response". Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.
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KAMALA HARRIS RAISES MILLIONS IN CALIFORNIA, CAMPAIGN TARGETS VOTERS ABROAD
US Presidential candidate Kamala Harris continues to ride a wave of enthusiasm among voters, and her campaign is raising millions of dollars along the way.
Harris and her running-mate Tim Waz have finished their multi-state tour, and managed to raise 12 million dollars during an event in California.
Mitch McCann reports:
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Harris and her running-mate Tim Waz have finished their multi-state tour, and managed to raise 12 million dollars during an event in California.
Mitch McCann reports:
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Firefighters battle dangerous wildfire near Greek capital
More than 600 firefighters are battling a dangerous wildfire near Athens.
Evacuation orders have been issued for multiple areas to the north of the Greek capital, after the blaze spread quickly across parched territory.
Our southern Europe correspondent Giles Gibson has more.
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UK PM Joins Leaders Of France And Germany Calling For “No Further Delay” To Gaza Ceasefire Negotiations
The leaders of the UK, France and Germany have called for there to be "no further delay" to Gaza ceasefire negotiations.
The joint statement issued by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, President Emmanuel Macron and Chancellor Olaf Sholz on Monday also warned Iran and its allies of risking regional escalation.
Simon Gaitán reports.
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Nigeria Mandates Travelers to Fill Out Health Declaration Forms at Airports as Mpox Cases Rise in Africa
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Nigeria's government has directed air passengers coming into the country to fill out a health declaration form as part of measures against Mpox outbreak and other infectious diseases.
This follows rising cases of Mpox formerly known as Monkeypox in Africa.
Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.
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Ukraine's Kursk incursion continues, Russia evacuates more citizens from border area
Ukraine's unprecedented cross-border incursion into Russia has entered its seventh day. Russia says it is evacuating residents from a second region as fighting continues along its western border region.
Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv
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In Pakistan's South West, Baloch ethnic group take to the streets demanding government to fulfill basic rights
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Members of the Baloch ethnic group are demonstrating throughout Pakistan's southwestern province of Balochistan.
A community rights group is demanding the government fulfill basic rights and stop exploiting Balochistan's resources.
Hira Mustafa has more.
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Members of the Baloch ethnic group are demonstrating throughout Pakistan's southwestern province of Balochistan.
A community rights group is demanding the government fulfill basic rights and stop exploiting Balochistan's resources.
Hira Mustafa has more.
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Top court dismisses effort to overturn Jimmy Lai conviction
The top court in Hong Kong has dismissed efforts to overturn the
conviction of Jimmy Lai and six other pro-democracy campaigners.
The individuals had previously been found guilty of organizing and
taking part in pro-democracy demonstrations back in 2019.
William Denselow reports from Hong Kong.
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conviction of Jimmy Lai and six other pro-democracy campaigners.
The individuals had previously been found guilty of organizing and
taking part in pro-democracy demonstrations back in 2019.
William Denselow reports from Hong Kong.
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India's market regulator bats for its chief amid quid pro quo allegations
India's market regulator is asking investors to exercise due diligence before reacting to fresh allegations by a US-based short seller.
Hindenburg Research has accused the head of India's market regulator of conflicts of interest relating to the Adani Group.
They say SEBI's chief Madhabi Puri Buch and her husband invested in offshore funds also used by the Indian conglomerate.
Neha Poonia has more.
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It's also become a political issue with India's main opposition leader Rahul Gandhi demanding the SEBI chief resign but Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party has hit back. It says this is an attempt by 'global forces' who are working in collusion with the opposition to 'hinder India's progress'
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Hindenburg Research has accused the head of India's market regulator of conflicts of interest relating to the Adani Group.
They say SEBI's chief Madhabi Puri Buch and her husband invested in offshore funds also used by the Indian conglomerate.
Neha Poonia has more.
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It's also become a political issue with India's main opposition leader Rahul Gandhi demanding the SEBI chief resign but Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party has hit back. It says this is an attempt by 'global forces' who are working in collusion with the opposition to 'hinder India's progress'
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ZELENSKY: UKRAINE RESTORING JUSTICE WITH KURSK INCURSION
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky says his troops have moved into Russian territory to "restore justice".
He says it's also designed to put pressure on Moscow's forces.
It's reported tens of thousands of people have been told to leave their homes in the western Kursk region after Ukraine launched an incursion.
Lee Turner's the UK's former ambassador to Ukraine and says it's a major problem for Vladimir Putin.
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He says it's also designed to put pressure on Moscow's forces.
It's reported tens of thousands of people have been told to leave their homes in the western Kursk region after Ukraine launched an incursion.
Lee Turner's the UK's former ambassador to Ukraine and says it's a major problem for Vladimir Putin.
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Bangladesh's interim government says it's working on resolving attacks against religious minorities
Bangladesh's interim government has said that it is working on addressing rising attacks against religious minorities following Sheikh Hasina's ouster from power, calling it a matter of grave concern.
This comes after hundreds of homes, businesses and temples belonging to Bangladesh's minority Hindus were vandalised last week.
Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...
This comes after hundreds of homes, businesses and temples belonging to Bangladesh's minority Hindus were vandalised last week.
Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...
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Tropical storm Maria makes landfall in Japan
Tropical Storm Maria has made landfall in northern Japan dumping a
month's worth of rain on the region.
Officials say it's just the third such storm to hit this part of the
country's Pacific coast since records began.
East Asia correspondent William Denselow reports.
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month's worth of rain on the region.
Officials say it's just the third such storm to hit this part of the
country's Pacific coast since records began.
East Asia correspondent William Denselow reports.
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Biden explains reasons for ending re-election bid in CBS interview
US President Joe Biden says he dropped out of the Presidential race because he was worried internal Democratic party discussions about his fitness to serve would be a "distraction" to his re-election campaign.
Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more.
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Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more.
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Sunday, August 11, 2024
Nigeria Ends 2024 Olympics Participation Without a Medal
Nigeria's participation in various events at the 2024 Olympics in Paris ended without the country winning a single medal.
Correspondent Tesem Akende reports.
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