Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Millions of polio vaccines arrive in Gaza

The UN Children's Fund has announced the arrival of around one million
doses of the polio vaccines in Gaza.
Last week, the World Health Organisation confirmed the first case of
polio in the enclave with the organisation calling for urgent
humanitarian pauses to reach hundreds of thousands of at-risk children
that need to be vaccinated.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York...

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WHO MPOX DISEASE RESPONSE PLAN

The World Health Organization has launched a global plan to stop new outbreaks and spreading of the  Mpox disease through collective national, regional and global efforts.

The suggested plan will cover 6 months starting September 2024 to February 2025 


 Daniel Kijo has more


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Denmark to close embassies in Mali and Burkina Faso

Bilateral relations between European nations and Mali and Burkina Faso are gradually waning overtime.
Denmark is the latest to announce plans to shut down its embassies in the two West African nations after French troops withdrew their security operations in Mali nearly two years ago.
Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports from Accra.

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Reports: Italian officials interviewing captain of luxury yacht that sank off coast of Sicily


Italian officials are reportedly conducting another interview today with the captain of the luxury yacht that sank off the coast of Sicily.

James Cutfield, an experienced sailor originally from New Zealand, was one of 15 survivors.

7 people including British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch died.

Our Italy correspondent Giles Gibson reports.

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Oasis Announce Long Awaited Reunion Tour for 2025

Britpop band Oasis have announced their long awaited reunion after 15 years. 

Brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher have seemingly put aside their long running feud which saw the band break up, and announced a 2025 UK and Ireland tour. 


Simon Gaitán reports. 


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Nigeria’s Football Federation Appoints Bruno Labbadia As 37th Coach Of Super Eagles

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German tactician, Bruno Labbadia has been appointed as the head Coach of the Super Eagles 


His appointment comes about 2 months after Finidi George resigned from the position.


Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.


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Uganda Detains 21 People Protesting Against Oil Developments


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Police in Uganda have detained 21 environmental activists for demonstrating against ongoing Oil developments in the West of the Country…

 

The campaigners argue the multi-billion-dollar oil project will have dire consequences for the local communities and the environment.

 

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Pakistan's failure to keep its promises to built the Iran Pak gas pipeline project has angered Iran

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Iran says it has given Pakistan a final warning, claiming it will file a lawsuit against Islamabad at the Paris Arbitration Court over the stalled construction of the cross-border gas pipeline project.

The Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project has been stalled for ten years, with the US warning Islamabad of sanctions over its engagement with Tehran.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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STARMER DELIVERS MAJOR SPEECH ON UK CHALLENGES

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he needs 10 years to address Britain's economic and social problems.

He's giving a major speech at Downing Street on Tuesday.

The Prime Minister says next week's return of Parliament will not be 'business as usual'.

The opposition Conservatives say his remarks are 'performative'.

Labour Peer Lord Faulkes says the speech is a reality check.

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Kolkata "fortified" as protest sparks civil unrest concerns

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Thousands of police personnel have been deployed in the East Indian city of Kolkata amid fears of civil unrest. 


A students march in solidarity with a doctor brutally raped and murdered earlier this month is sparking concerns about possible political violence. 


Ishan Garg reports. 


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Modi-Biden discuss Urkaine on phone call

India says Prime Minister Narendra Modi has discussed his recent visit to Ukraine with US President Joe Biden on a phone call.

A White House readout says, President Biden commended India's message of 'peace and support' for Ukraine.

Neha Poonia has more.

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Japan accuses China of violating airspace

Japan is accusing the Chinese military of violating its airspace. 


The government says a Y-9 intelligence plane flew over waters in Japan’s Nagasaki region on Monday. 


Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. 


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Biden’s national security adviser visits China

INTRO: Jake Sullivan, the national security adviser at the White House, is in Beijing to meet top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi. It's the first trip to China by a US national security adviser since 2016, as part of efforts to stabilise relations between the two superpowers. The meetings, scheduled to run from Tuesday to Thursday in Beijing, are to build on the talks that began at last year's summit in California between US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping.  Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.

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Monday, August 26, 2024

First commercial space walk expected Tuesday

Four private citizens are set to make history on Tuesday as they launch into space on a mission that is expected to include the first commercial space walk.


The risky endeavor which involves two crew members venturing outside on a tether, has previously only been conducted by government astronauts.


US correspondent Kate Fisher reports


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UN forced to temporarily halt aid deliveries in Gaza

A Senior United Nation official says it has been forced to pause its
humanitarian aid deliveries in Gaza.
Speaking to reporters in New York on Monday, the top security official
said the security situation has now become extremely dangerous for the
UN to operate.
Jody Jacobs reports....

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Hurricane Hone leaves thousands without power in Hawaii

Emergency services in Hawaii are surveying the damage left by a powerful hurricane over the weekend.


Thousands of homes and businesses lost power in the US state, with Hurricane Hone weakening into a tropical storm on Sunday night local time.


Sally Patterson reports.


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DONALD TRUMP CASTS DOUBT ON SEPTEMBER PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE

Donald Trump has cast doubt over his attendance in the upcoming presidential debate, where he is set to face off against Democratic candidate, Vice President Kamala Harris.

The former President has hit out at the US network hosting the debate, ABC.

Mitch McCann reports:

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Two Nigerian police officers killed after a clash with the Islamic Movement of Nigeria

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A clash between police and the Islamic Movement of Nigeria also known as Shi'ites, has left 2 police officers dead and three others unconscious.


The incident occurred during the IMN's annual Arba'een symbolic trek, an Islamic religious practice, in Abuja.


Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.


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Twenty two people have been killed in violent attacks in southwestern Pakistan

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Gunmen in southwest Pakistan have shot and killed at least 22 people.

The assailants stopped passenger vehicles, singled out victims based on ethnicity, according to the government and opened fire.

The incident occurred in the southern Balochistan, Pakistan's largest province, which has been plagued by terrorist attacks for the past three years.
 
Hira Mustafa has more.

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Boss of messaging app Telegram remains in French custody

The boss of messaging app Telegram remains in French custody, following his arrest in Paris on Saturday.

Pavel Durov is accused of failing to take action to curb the criminal use of his platform.

Ross Cullen reports.


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