Wednesday, September 25, 2024

RADIO: EASTERN DRC CONFLICT

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Heavy clashes broke out in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo between the M23 rebels and a pro-government militia forcing hundreds of people to flee their homes. The clashes in Rutshuru territory have violated a ceasefire that was announced by the Angolan President last month. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...


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Zelensky: Russia is preparing to target Ukrainian nuclear power plants

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been working to shore up more support for his war-torn country during his visit to the United States. He spoke at the UN security council in New York warning members that Russia was preparing to target three Ukrainian nuclear power plants. 

Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv  

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Ex Prime Minister Imran Khan's party gears to hold another public demonstration

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Pakistan's imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party is planning to hold another mass demonstration this week, demanding his release from jail.

This comes as Khan alleges he too could be forced to stand trial in a military court like some of his supporters who attacked defence and government properties last year in May, soon after the former Prime Minister was arrested on corruption charges.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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Probe into India EY office finds it lacks labour permit - report

An Ernst & Young office in India which employed a young woman who allegedly died due to work related stress has been operating without a state permit which regulates working hours, Reuters reports.

India is investigating EY's work practices after the death.

Rebecca Bundhun has more from Mumbai.

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UK PM URGES BRITONS TO LEAVE LEBANON 'IMMEDIATELY'

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the Middle East is "on the brink" - and is urging British nationals in Lebanon to "leave immediately".

The UK's ramping up contingency plans ahead of a possible evacuation - with 700 extra British troops being sent to Cyprus as a precaution.

Tens of thousands of people have fled their homes in Lebanon as Israel continues attacks it says are aimed at removing the threat from Hezbollah against northern Israel.

Keir Starmer is in New York for the United Nations General Assembly and says he'll be discussing the situation with international leaders.

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Indian administered Jammu and Kashmir votes in second phase of regional elections

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The Indian administered Jammu and Kashmir region is voting in the second phase of its first regional elections in a decade. 

One of the most heavily militarised regions in the world that's seen decades of armed insurgency against Indian rule was placed under federal control in 2019. 

Correspondent Ishan Garg tells us more about the security situation as voting progresses. 

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The Indian administered Jammu and Kashmir region is voting in the second phase of its first regional elections in a decade. 

One of the most heavily militarised regions in the world that's seen decades of armed insurgency against Indian rule was placed under federal control in 2019. 

The region is now seeing higher than average voter turnout with demands to restore the region's semi autonomous status taking center stage. 

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Thailand legalizes same-sex marriage, allows couples to wed starting in January

INTRO: Thailand's landmark marriage equality bill was officially written into law Tuesday, allowing same-sex couples to legally wed.

Thailand's King endorsed the marriage equality bill passed by parliament earlier this year. Laura Westbrook reports.

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Judge who dismissed Trump documents case to oversee assassination case

The federal judge who dismissed the classified documents case against Donald Trump is now set to oversee the case involving the alleged assassination attempt on the former president.


The case was randomly assigned to District Judge Aileen Cannon after a grand jury indicted Ryan Routh, the man arrested outside of Trump's golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida earlier this month.


Ira Spitzer reports.


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Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Trump and Vance could face charges for Haitian pet-eating claims in Springfield

An immigrant advocacy group is seeking criminal charges against former U.S. President Donald Trump and running mate JD Vance, over allegations Haitians are eating pets in Springfield, Ohio.

They say the claims have led to multiple bomb threats in the city - and concern of discrimination towards many residents.

Caroline Malone reports.


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BIDEN HIGHLIGHTS CATASTROPHES FACING WORLD AT UN, BUT SAYS "THINGS CAN GET BETTER"

US President Joe Biden has told the United Nations that the world is at an "inflection point", as it deals with multiple crises including wars, famine, and climate change.

It was the President's final address to the Assembly after he chose not to seek reelection in this November's election.

Mitch McCann reports:

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Guterres: "The level of impunity in the world is politically indefensible and morally intolerable"

United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres says the state of
the world is "unsustainable".
Speaking during the opening of the High Level UN gathering in New
York, Guterres told world leaders that violations and abuses around
the world threaten the very foundation of international law and the
UN Charter.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York...

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High Level UN meeting begins in New York

Nearly 120 Heads of State and Government have gathered in New York
where the general debate is set to begin.
The UN Secretary-General has told Member States that this year they
gather to bring multilateralism back from the brink.
US President, Joe Biden will address the Assembly on Tuesday.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York...

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UK FOREIGN SEC “DEEPLY ALARMED” BY CIVILIAN CASUALTIES LEBANON/ISRAEL


The UK's Foreign Secretary has expressed deep alarm at civilian casualties from the escalating conflict across the Israeli-Lebanese border. 


David Lammy called for a ceasefire on both sides, following the deadliest day of conflict between Israel and Hezbollah since 2006, as fears of an all out war grow.


Simon Gaitán reports. 


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Indian administered Jammu and Kashmir gears up for second round of voting

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Voters in 26 constituencies in the Indian administered Jammu and Kashmir region will vote in the second phase of the regional election on Wednesday.


It's the first local election in the province in a decade - with demands to make Jammu and Kashmir a state once again taking center stage.  


The region was placed under federal control and stripped of its special privileges in 2019 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government. 


Correspondent Ishan Garg has this report from Kashmir.


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Pope Francis back at work after cancelling audiences on Monday due to illness


The Vatican says Pope Francis' trip to Luxembourg and Belgium later this week will go ahead as planned.

That's despite the 87-year-old cancelling all of his audiences on Monday due to illness.

Giles Gibson reports from Rome.

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UK GOVERNMENT PROMISES NEW POWERS TO TACKLE ANTISOCIAL BEHAVIOUR

The UK Government is introducing so-called "respect orders," which will allow judges to ban anti-social offenders from town centres.

It's designed to target shoplifters, drug users, and street drinkers who cause problems in their communities.

Stuart Smith reports.

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RADIO: TWO CHINESE KIDNAPPED IN DRC

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Two Chinese nationals have been kidnapped by armed assailants in the southeast of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Local authorities say the unidentified assailants ambushed a vehicle that the Chinese men were traveling in along a highway in Tanganyika province and killed two soldiers who were guarding them. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa..

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The British Trade Commissioner is on a three day visit to Islamabad

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The British Trade Commissioner Oliver Christian is on a three day visit to Pakistan. Islamabad says the visit will help revitalise trade ties between the two nations.  

This visit comes at a time when Islamabad is trying to diversify and expand trade ties, in the hopes of addressing an acute economic crisis at home.  

Hira Mustafa has more.

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EU takes China to WTO over dairy probe

The European Union has called for World Trade Organizations
consultations in an effort to settle a trade dispute with China.

The move is in response to Beijing's decision to launch an
anti-subsidy investigation into the EU's dairy exports.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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Nigeria Demands Permanent UN Security Council Seats For Africa

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Nigeria is calling for African countries to be permanent members of the United Nations Security Council.


The country's Minister of Defence, Abubakar Badaru, made this demand at the ongoing 79th United Nations General Assembly in New York.


Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.


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