Monday, September 23, 2024

US looks to ban Chinese tech from cars

The Biden administration is planning to ban cars which include
Chinese-made software from US roads.

It comes amid national security concerns and if implemented would
effectively stop Chinese vehicles from entering the country.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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MANHUNT UNDERWAY IN ALABAMA MASS SHOOTING

A manhunt is underway in Alabama after four people were killed and 17 others injured in a shooting over the weekend. Police believe there were multiple shooters in what they describe as a targeted hit on one person. Toni Waterman has more.

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World Leaders adopt Pact for the Future

World Leaders have adopted the Pact for the Future.
The 56 page document has been described as a landmark agreement that
is a "step-change towards more effective and inclusive
multilateralism.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.

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Security beef up around United Nations Precinct

New York City's East side is gridlocked, as world leaders and their
entourages descend on the city for annual United Nations High level
week.
Jody Jacobs reports from New York...

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Uganda Refugee Crisis

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Uganda is experiencing a huge influx of refugees and asylum seekers…

 

Official figures from the UN Refugee Agency UNHCR, show the number of refugees in the country at more than 1.7 million.

 

The government warns that many are in danger as the available resources cannot meet their daily needs…


Michael Baleke reports...

 

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GERMAN FAR-RIGHT PARTY SURGES IN SOCIAL DEMOCRAT STRONGHOLD

A key state race in Germany has seen a surge in support for a right-wing populist party at the expense of the country's traditional conservative party. 

The Alternative for Germany party came within 2 points of placing first, in a region that has long been a stronghold for the party of leftwing Chancellor Olaf Scholz. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray has the details. 

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New French government takes office nearly three months after election

France finally has a new government almost three months after inconclusive election results in July.

39 ministers are taking office but despite four parties coming together to form a cabinet, the new government will still be short of a majority in parliament.

Ross Cullen reports.


Flooding In Southern England As Months Worth Of Rain Fall In Hours

Flooding and disruption is affecting parts of southern England as over a month's worth of rain fell in almost two hours in areas of the country. 


Millions of people across the UK find themselves under weather warnings due to the heavy rainfall and storms. 


Simon Gaitán reports. 


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Nigeria’s President Directs Security Agencies to Clamp Down on Cyber Criminals

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Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has charged security agencies to step up efforts aimed at tackling cybercrimes and vehicle theft in the country.


This is coming just weeks after the government signed a memorandum of understanding with China to crack down on financial crimes.


Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.


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Zelensky kicks off week-long visit to US

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has kicked off his week-long visit to the United States where he is expected to present his victory plan to President Joe Biden, in the hopes of ending the war with Russia. 

Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv  

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World powers call for immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah

The Biden administration says it's willing to do anything to keep a wider war from breaking out in the Middle East as fighting intensifies between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Hezbollah has declared an "open ended battle of reckoning" while Israeli officials are vowing to take "whatever action necessary" to return some 60,000 internally displaced residents to their homes in the north.

Sarah Coates has more from Tel Aviv.

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US streaming giant Netflix under scrutiny in India for over tax and racial discrimination allegations

A Reuters report claims Netflix's operations in India are reportedly under investigation for alleged visa violations, racial discrimination, tax evasion, and other business practice irregularities.

Netflix denies this, saying it is unaware of an investigation by the Indian government.

Sreoshi Mukherjee has more...

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Modi says Quad nations are "not against anyone"

Indian prime minister Narendra Modi has said that the Quad group of nations - made up of the US, Australia, Japan, and India -  is "not against anyone", as leaders from the bloc met over the weekend amid their concerns about China's rising influence in the Indo-Pacific region.

Modi is on a three-day visit to the United States.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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UN WARNS OF 'CATASTROPHE' IN LEBANON

The UN's warning the Middle East is on the brink of 'imminent catastrophe' - after a weekend of cross-border attacks between Hezbollah and Israel.

The Israeli military says it's conducting intensive strikes on targets belonging to the militant group in Lebanon.

Sami Zoughaib - an expert on the conflict based in Beirut - says the escalation is worrying people, in an already economically vulnerable country.

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Left-leaning Dissanayake wins Sri Lankan Presidential election

Sri Lanka has a new President in Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who defeated legacy politicians to become the country's first left-leaning leader.

He comes to power at a time when Sri Lanka is grappling with its worst economic crisis in decades, two years after protests over a cost of living crisis and record inflation forced the country's then President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to flee the country.

Our South Asia correspondent Neha Poonia has more.

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China ‘testing us’ across the region, Biden tells leaders at Quad summit

INTRO: US President Joe Biden Joe Biden told the leaders of Australia, India and Japan that he believes China's increasing military assertiveness is an effort to test the region at a turbulent moment for Beijing.

His remarks at a Quad summit risk undercutting the group's declaration that carefully avoided referring to Beijing by name. Laura Westbrook reports.

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Landslides and flooding kill six in central Japan

Rescue efforts are underway in Japan’s Noto region after heavy rain triggered landslides and flooding at the weekend. 

At least six people are dead and 10 unaccounted for. 


Chris Gilbert reports. 


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New US election polling shows tight race with Harris increasing national lead

New polling over the weekend shows US Vice President Kamala Harris has increased her lead nationally over her Republican rival Donald Trump in the Presidential election.

Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave has the details.

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Friday, September 20, 2024

Quad prepare to tackle China tensions

US-China tensions will be in focus this weekend when US President Joe
Biden holds a meeting with the leaders of India, Australia and Japan.

The Quad Summit will look at ways to counter security in the
Indo-Pacific amid increased Chinese assertiveness.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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EU pledges 35 billion Euro loan to Ukraine

The European Union has announced a roughly 39 billion dollar loan to
Ukraine funded by profits from Russia's frozen assets.

This payment is the EU's contribution to a 50 billion dollar plan
agreed upon by G7 nations over the summer.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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