The United Nations Security Council members have voiced concern over
the escalating tensions in the Middle East.
The council convened an emergency session on Wednesday following
Iran's missile attack on Israel on Tuesday.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.
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Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Thousands of US dock workers continue to strike
Thousands of us dock workers are on strike for a second day, over better pay and automation.
The International Longshoremen's Association told its members at 36 ports across the East and Gulf Coasts to stop working from Tuesday.
Economists fear the disruption could impact the US economy and even global supply chains.
President Joe Biden is backing the workers, saying they should be offered a "strong and fair contract".
Sally Patterson reports from New York.
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Israel's Ambassador to the UN warns, "Israel will defend itself"
The Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Danon has warned
his country will respond to Tuesday's missile attack from Iran.
Speaking in New York moments before an emergency Security Council
meeting, Danon said Israel's response will be decisive.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.
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his country will respond to Tuesday's missile attack from Iran.
Speaking in New York moments before an emergency Security Council
meeting, Danon said Israel's response will be decisive.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.
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Italian PM calls virtual meeting of G7 leaders to discuss Middle East crisis
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is holding a virtual meeting of the G7 to discuss the crisis in the Middle East.
Italy currently holds the group's rotating presidency.
Giles Gibson has more from Rome.
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RADIO: DRC MPOX VACCINATION POSTPONED
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Health officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo have postponed an mpox vaccination campaign that was scheduled to start today in the east of the country. The vaccination has been pushed to a yet-to-be-named date to enable health experts to deploy all the medical equipment and train health workers before they administer the jabs. The central African nation has recorded more than 21,000 mpox cases and over 700 deaths since the beginning of this year. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.....
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UK PREPARES LEBANON EVACUATION
UK Defence Secretary John Healey is visiting a British military base on the island of Cyprus, to help coordinate plans for Britons who want to leave Lebanon.
The UK has chartered a plane to evacuate British citizens from Lebanon.
Israel's threatening retaliation for Iran's Tuesday missile attack, which the US and UK helped Israel to defend against.
Stuart Smith has more from London.
Israel's threatening retaliation for Iran's Tuesday missile attack, which the US and UK helped Israel to defend against.
Stuart Smith has more from London.
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Pakistani authorities have restricted public gatherings for demonstrations
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Khan's supporters and party leaders held several demonstrations last month, demanding he be released from jail.
Hira Mustafa has more.
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India says China reneged on border agreements
India's Foreign Minister has accused China of reneging on border agreements once again.
This comes even as New Delhi and Beijing have recently said they're trying to disengage along disputed border areas.
A border clash between troops four years ago in the Himalayan region of Ladakh has still not been resolved, with New Delhi saying this will be the fifth winter that soldiers will remain actively deployed along that frontier.
Here's India's Foreign Minister Dr S Jaishankar speaking to Carnegie Endowment.
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This comes even as New Delhi and Beijing have recently said they're trying to disengage along disputed border areas.
A border clash between troops four years ago in the Himalayan region of Ladakh has still not been resolved, with New Delhi saying this will be the fifth winter that soldiers will remain actively deployed along that frontier.
Here's India's Foreign Minister Dr S Jaishankar speaking to Carnegie Endowment.
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ISRAEL WARNS IRAN OF CONSEQUENCES AFTER MISSILE ATTACK
Israel is warning Iran there will be consequences after dozens of missiles were fired towards the country.
Iranian state television says 200 missiles were fired at Israel, with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps saying it was in retaliation for the killings of Hezbollah and Hamas leaders.
The US and UK were involved in defending Israel from the missile attack.
Former UK security minister Tom Tugendhat had a message for the people of Iran.
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is condemning Tehran's actions.
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Iranian state television says 200 missiles were fired at Israel, with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps saying it was in retaliation for the killings of Hezbollah and Hamas leaders.
The US and UK were involved in defending Israel from the missile attack.
Former UK security minister Tom Tugendhat had a message for the people of Iran.
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is condemning Tehran's actions.
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US Vice Presidential debate shows stark contrasts
Republican JD Vance and Democrat Tim Walz have offered starkly
different views on major election issues in a largely policy-focused
90-minute vice presidential debate.
Immigration, the economy and abortion rights were discussed several times.
Vance refused to say if Donald Trump lost the 2020 election, leading
Walz to accuse him of engaging in "revisionist history", and warning
it could happen again.
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[ALT] Tim Walz said Kamala Harris' economic policies work - while
Vance attacked Harris for failing the economy as Vice President.
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different views on major election issues in a largely policy-focused
90-minute vice presidential debate.
Immigration, the economy and abortion rights were discussed several times.
Vance refused to say if Donald Trump lost the 2020 election, leading
Walz to accuse him of engaging in "revisionist history", and warning
it could happen again.
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[ALT] Tim Walz said Kamala Harris' economic policies work - while
Vance attacked Harris for failing the economy as Vice President.
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US VPs clash over immigration, economy, 2020 result
The US vice presidential candidates have clashed over immigration, the
economy and the 2020 election result in their one-and-only televised
debate.
Republican JD Vance refused to say if Donald Trump lost the 2020
election, with Democrat Tim Walz accusing him of engaging in
"revisionist history".
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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economy and the 2020 election result in their one-and-only televised
debate.
Republican JD Vance refused to say if Donald Trump lost the 2020
election, with Democrat Tim Walz accusing him of engaging in
"revisionist history".
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Ishiba holds first talks with Biden
Japan’s new prime minister has held his first phone call with the US President.
Shigeru Ishiba told Joe Biden he wants to strengthen the countries’ alliance on Wednesday.
Chris Gilbert has more from Tokyo.
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Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Millions without power, hundreds still missing in the U.S. following Hurricane Helene
People are still without power in 1.5 million homes on Tuesday, across at least five U.S. states hit by Hurricane Helene.
At least 130 people are known to have died, but hundreds of people are still missing -- some potentially trapped without internet or phone network - after the storm and devastating floods.
Caroline Malone reports.
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Iran preparing to launch ballistic missile at Israel per US
Iran is preparing to launch an imminent ballistic missile attack on Israel according to a White House official.
In a statement the official said that the US is preparing to help defend Israel and that "a direct military attack from Iran against Israel will carry severe consequences for Iran."
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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UN Chief calls for ceasefire following Lebanon escalation
United Nations chief António Guterres is calling for an immediate ceasefire following Israel's ground offensive in Lebanon on Tuesday.
The secretary general is "extremely concerned" with the escalation of the conflict, according to his spokesperson.
It comes as a senior White House official told media that the US has indications Iran is preparing to "imminently launch a ballistic missile attack against Israel".
Sally Patterson reports from New York, where the UN is headquartered.
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Walz, Vance face off for first and only VP debate
US Vice presidential candidates JD Vance and Tim Walz will face off later today [TUESDAY] for what's expected to be their first and only debate ahead of November's election.
The presidential race remains extremely competitive with both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump looking to gain any edge they can in the battleground states that will decide the election.
Ira Spitzer reports.
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New French prime minister to lay out political vision to divided parliament
The new French prime minister Michel Barnier (PRON: Bar-nee-ey) will lay out his political vision on Tuesday, addressing a divided parliament in Paris.
Barnier is heading a minority government after an inconclusive election in July.
Ross Cullen reports.
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RADIO: RWANDA MARBUG DISEASE
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Authorities in Rwanda are stepping up measures to prevent the spread of the Marburg virus following the detection of the disease in the country.
Health workers have recorded 26 cases and 8 deaths since last month. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.
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Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan has given calls for more protests this week
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Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan has called for renewed protests this week, accusing the country's government of clamping down on dissent.
Khan has been in jail since last year on corruption charges he calls 'politically motivated'.
For the last month, his party leaders and supporters have been holding mass demonstrations demanding he be released.
Hira Mustafa has more.
Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan has called for renewed protests this week, accusing the country's government of clamping down on dissent.
Khan has been in jail since last year on corruption charges he calls 'politically motivated'.
For the last month, his party leaders and supporters have been holding mass demonstrations demanding he be released.
Hira Mustafa has more.
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ISRAEL: 'LIMITED' GROUND OPERATION UNDERWAY IN LEBANON
Israel says a 'limited, localised' ground operation is underway in southern Lebanon against Hezbollah.
Defence officials say troops are carrying out raids against targets that pose an "immediate threat" to northern Israel.
Hezbollah says it's ready for a 'long' battle as Israel's ground offensive begins.
Trent Murray reports from Tel Aviv.
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Defence officials say troops are carrying out raids against targets that pose an "immediate threat" to northern Israel.
Hezbollah says it's ready for a 'long' battle as Israel's ground offensive begins.
Trent Murray reports from Tel Aviv.
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