Monday, September 16, 2024

Ukraine's air defense repels mass drone attack against Kyiv

Russian forces launched drones targeting the Ukrainian capital in the early hours of Monday. Ukraine says it shot down about two dozen attack drones over the capital.

Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv  

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Imran Khan former Pakistani Prime Minister faces new legal battle

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Another legal challenge for Imran Khan, the jailed former Prime Minister of Pakistan. A court will hear new charges slapped against Khan for allegedly 'inciting violence' and urging people to take to the streets against the ruling government.

Khan already faces over 200 plus corruption charges, which he claims are politically motivated.

Pakistan's government has denied that claim.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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Eight dead after heavy rain and flooding in Central Europe

Devastating rains have claimed at least eight lives across central and eastern Europe, as a powerful storm causes widespread flooding and disruption.

Pablo Gutierrez Reports 


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BIDEN: 'EVERY RESOURCE' AVAILABLE FOR TRUMP PROTECTION

President Biden says authorities will have "every resource" to protect Donald Trump after another apparent assassination attempt.

A 58-year-old suspect is in custody after a rifle was spotted on Mr Trump's golf course in Florida yesterday.

The Republican candidate in November's election says he is "safe and well".

Former FBI agent Bobby Chacon says the Secret Service is being praised for a swift response.

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Delhi's chief minister announces resignation just days after being released from prison

Indian opposition leader Arvind Kejriwal has announced he will resign as the Chief Minister of Delhi, just days after he was released from prison.

Mr. Kejriwal was granted bail after almost six months of detention for being allegedly involved in a graft case.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...

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Doctors continue protests over murder after ex-head of college is arrested for allegedly tampering with evidence

Junior doctors are continuing their protests after Indian police over the weekend charged the former head of the medical college in Kolkata with tampering with evidence after a female medic was raped and murdered.

The incident in August triggered demonstrations across the country.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Typhoon Bebinca lands in Shanghai, strongest storm to hit city since 1949

INTRO The strongest storm to hit Shanghai in over 70 years made landfall on Monday.

All flights in and out of Shanghai were cancelled and highways closed, as Typhoon Bebinca lashed the city with strong winds and torrential rain. Laura Westbrook reports.

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Sunday, September 15, 2024

FBI treating West Palm Beach incident as an assassination attempt on Donald Trump

The FBI is treating the gunshots fired at Donald Trump's West Palm Beach golf resort as an assassination attempt.

Investigators say a suspect is in custody.

Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more

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Saturday, September 14, 2024

Dangote Refinery to Commence Petrol Loading For Nigerian Market September 15th

The Nigerian government says the Dangote refinery in the country will commence loading of petrol for the domestic market on Sunday, September 15th.

 

Tesem Akende reports.

 

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Friday, September 13, 2024

New York to consider slavery reparations

New York City will examine its historical role in the slave trade and could offer controversial reparations as a result.


Legislation passed by the city council this week approved a new study into the legacy of slavery and racial injustice.


Eight lawmakers voted against the bill - with one calling the idea of taxpayers funding reparations "insulting".


Sally Patterson reports.


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Concern over mail-in ballots as Trump and Harris continue campaigns in swing states

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U.S. Presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump continue campaigning in swing states on Friday.

Mail-in ballots are going out to voters in some U.S. states, ahead of the election in November, but there is concern over whether the postal service can handle them.

Caroline Malone reports.

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US sets steep Chinese tariffs

The US government says steep tariffs on Chinese imports will come into
effect towards the end of this month.

The new rules include a 100% duty on Chinese electric vehicles and a
50% duty on solar cells.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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UN Secretary General reiterates his call for world peace

United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres has once again
called on the world to "cultivate a culture of peace."
Speaking on Friday outside the UN Headquarters in New York to mark the
International Day of Peace,
Guterres said geo-political divisions are widening and the wars around
the world must stop.

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President Biden US) meets Prime Minister Starmer (UK) at White House

US President Joe Biden will today (Friday, 4:30pm ET) meet with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who's taking a whistle-stop trip to Washington DC. 


The two leaders will hold talks on the wars in Ukraine and Gaza — but the British PM will likely miss Vice-President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump as they both hit the campaign trail again. 


Benji Hyer reports. 


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More than 100K still without power after Francine hits Louisiana

Francine is expected to dissipate on Friday - after slamming into the Louisiana coast earlier in the week as a Category-2 hurricane and dumping more than a foot of rain in some locations. More than 100-thousand customers remain without power in sizzling summer heat (UPDATE HERE: https://poweroutage.us/) Toni Waterman has more.

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Two Italians convicted of trying to smuggle hundreds of insects from Sri Lanka

Two Italians have been convicted of illegal collection, possession and transportation of hundreds of endemic insects from Sri Lanka.

The father and son duo have been fined $200,000 for trying to smuggle these insects out of a safari park on the island nation.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...

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RUSSIA EXPELS 6 BRITISH DIPLOMATS ACCUSED OF SPYING

Russia has expelled six British diplomats, described by Moscow as "threatening the security of Russia". London says the accusations are completely baseless.

Stuart Smith has more.

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Pope Francis returns to Vatican after 12-day international tour


Pope Francis is on his way back to the Vatican after wrapping up a 12-day international tour.

The final stop was Singapore, where he celebrated mass at the national stadium with a crowd of 50,000 people.

The tour also took in Indonesia, Timor-Leste and Papua New Guinea.

Giles Gibson reports from Rome.

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New French PM prepares to name new government

The new French prime minister is preparing to name a new government.

Michel Barnier (PRON: Bar-nee-ey) says France will finally have a new cabinet of ministers next week, more than two months after the election.

Ross Cullen reports.


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GERMAN POLICE ARREST SYRIAN MAN OVER PLOT TO KILL SOLDIERS

German police have arrested a man they accuse of planning a terror attack. 

Authorities in the southern state of Bavaria say the accused had intended to target serving members of the Germany Army. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray has more. 

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