Friday, August 16, 2024

RADIO: DRC CEASEFIRE VIOLATED

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At least 16 people have been killed in clashes between the M23 rebels and a pro-government militia in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The fighting broke out in Rutshuru territory in North Kivu province violating a ceasefire that was declared by the Angolan President Joao Lourenco two weeks ago. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

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Carles Puigdemont reveals new details about covert return to Barcelona


Carles Puigdemont (PWEEJ-DEH-MONT) has revealed new details about how he managed to travel to Barcelona and escape arrest by Spanish authorities.

The Catalan separatist politician has been living in self-imposed exile in Belgium since organising an independence referendum in 2017, which was ruled to be illegal.

Our southern Europe correspondent Giles Gibson has more.

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Ukraine says it has full control of Sudzha in Kursk region

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukrainian forces have now captured the entire town of Sudzha in Russia's Kursk region more than ten days after a stunning cross-border assault took Moscow by surprise. 

Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv  

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Internet blackouts across Pakistan prompt public outcry

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Extensive internet blackouts across Pakistan are jeopardizing remote work, especially for freelancers and IT companies.

Platforms like online retailer Fiverr have suspended numerous Pakistani accounts due to ongoing internet disruptions.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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Paetongtarn Shinawatra to become next PM of Thailand

Paetongtarn Shinawatra has been chosen to be Thailand's next Prime
Minister days after her predecessor was removed by the Constitutional
Court.

The 37-year-old becomes Thailand's youngest leader and the fourth
member of her family to hold the country's top post.

East Asia correspondent William Denselow reports.

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HARRY AND MEGHAN TOUR COLOMBIA

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have begun a four-day tour of Colombia.

Prince Harry and Megan have been welcomed by the country's vice-president, who extended the invitation in the first place.

Jack Royston is Chief Royal Correspondent at Newsweek - he says Colombia's treating it like an official royal visit.

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Protests escalate in India following rape and murder of trainee doctor

Protests have escalated in India over the rape and murder of a trainee doctor.

The Indian Medical Association has announced a 24-hour nationwide withdrawal of non-emergency services this weekend.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Japan braces for Typhoon Ampil

Parts of Japan are bracing for heavy rains and strong winds as Typhoon
Ampil nears the country's east coast.

Hundreds of flights have been cancelled and warnings have been issued
for residents in Japan's Kanto region.

The typhoon's arrival comes just days after tropical storm Maria
brought heavy rains to some northern areas of Japan.

East Asia correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Thursday, August 15, 2024

Five charged over Matthew Perry overdose death

Five people have been charged with federal drug offenses connected to the death of Matthew Perry.

The Friends star died last October as a result of using the drug ketamine, among other factors.

Ira Spitzer has more.


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Unicef more children will die in Gaza if polio vaccines are not delivered

The United Nations Children's Fund, Unicef says if polio vaccines
don't get distributed immediately, children in Gaza will die.
1.2 million doses of the vaccine have been approved by the World
Health Organisation following the discovery of poliovirus type 2 in
July by the Global Polio Laboratory Network in sewage samples
collected in Gaza.
Jody Jacobs has more...

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American-Russian citizen jailed for Ukraine charity donation

An American-Russian citizen has been sentenced to 12 years in a
Russian prison for donating money to a charity that supports Ukraine.

Ksenia Karelina reportedly gave $51 to the organization.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Columbia University President resigns

The president of Columbia University has announced her resignation
after a little more than a year on the job.
For months Minouche Shafik was criticised for the protests at the
university's Manhattan campus over the war in Gaza.
Shafik tendered her resignation on Wednesday.
Jody Jacobs reports...

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Hurricane slams into US territory

A major tropical storm has knocked out power for nearly half of Puerto Rico's population, as Hurricane Ernesto barrels through the Caribbean.   


The US territory was pummelled with torrential rain and strong winds overnight, causing flooding and fears for the safety of the island's 3.2 million people, 40% of whom live under the poverty line.


Benji Hyer reports. 


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WHO declares Mpox global public health emergency

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The World Health Organisation has declared the mpox outbreak in Africa a public health emergency of international concern after the viral infection in the Democratic Republic of Congo spread to neighboring countries in Africa. The declaration was announced by the WHO Director General Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus. It serves as a warning to other countries about the potential spread of the disease and calls for a coordinated international response. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa....

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Hamas decides not to take part in ceasefire talks in Qatar


Another round of ceasefire talks is under way in Doha, amid soaring tensions in the Middle East.

Hamas says it won't attend, accusing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of adding new conditions.

From Tel Aviv, our correspondent Sarah Coates explains why few expect any sort of a breakthrough.

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21 cities under red heat warnings in Italy


In Italy, 21 cities including Rome and Venice are under red heat warnings as the country celebrates a national holiday.

Red is the highest level of warning issued by the Ministry of Health.

Giles Gibson has more from Rome.

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Nigerian Beauty Queen to Participate in Miss Universe Nigeria After Exiting Similar Contest in South Africa

A 23 year old Nigerian beauty queen, Chidimma Adetsina has accepted to participate in the Miss Universe Nigeria pageant this year.

 

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Authorities in Pakistan have arrested a former deputy superintendent for allegedly aiding Khan while he is in custody

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The ex-deputy superintendent of the Pakistani jail housing former Prime Minister Imran Khan has been taken into custody by the authorities.

The official is accused of abusing his power and providing undue assistance to Khan while in custody.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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Prime minister Modi says India's dream is to host the 2036 Olympics

India's prime minister Narendra Modi says that the country is determined to host the Olympic Games in 2036 and that it is already preparing for the event.

The comments came as the prime minister gave a speech to mark India's 78th Independence Day.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Doctors protests intensifies in India

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Medical professionals have intensified their protests in the East Indian city of Kolkata after clashes with the police on Thursday.

Tens of thousands have taken to the streets across the nation in the past one week demanding justice for the young medic who was brutally sexually assaulted and murdered on Friday.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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