Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Israel says no aid shortage in Gaza

The Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations says there is no shortage
of aid in Gaza.
Speaking to reporters in New York on Wednesday ahead of another
emergency session of the UN Security Council,
Danny Danon laid the blame squarely at the feet of Hamas, claiming it
hijacks the aid.
Jody Jacobs has more from the United Nations....

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EU hosts first Gulf summit

The European Union is set to host its first ever summit with Gulf
powers later on Wednesday.

Deepening trade ties will be high on the agenda with EU members also
seeking to persuade states in the Gulf Cooperation Council to distance
themselves from Russia.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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RADIO: DRC DOCTORS STRIKE

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Doctors working in public hospitals in the Democratic Republic of Congo have gone on strike to demand for an increase in salaries and better working conditions.The strike is supposed to go for one week in all public hospitals. It comes as the country is struggling to combat an outbreak of Mpox that has spread rapidly across the country. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

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Thomas Tuchel Signs As New England Football Manager

Thomas Tuchel has signed a deal to become the new manager of the England men's football team. 

The German succeeds Gareth Southgate to the full time position, becoming only the third non-English manager to hold the role. 


Simon Gaitán reports.


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USA says India not taking Canada's allegations over as assassination plot seriously

The United States has urged India to take Canada's allegations of New Delhi alleged involvement in the assassination of a Sikh separatist leader on Canadian soil seriously.

New Delhi and Ottawa have expelled top diplomats this week, marking a new low in bilateral ties.

Earlier this week, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also said India had made a 'fundamental error' by backing 'criminal acts in Canada'.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports

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UK INFLATION IN SURPRISE FALL

UK inflation has fallen to an annual rate of 1.7, its lowest in over three years.

It raises expectations the Bank of England will cut interest rates further in November.

Fuel and air fare costs dropped significantly in the latest data - though there was a jump in grocery inflation.

Markets analyst David Buik says the numbers surprised investors.

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Poland says Belarus planning "violent migrant attack"

The Polish Government has accused its neighbour Belarus of planning what it describes as a "violent attack" using migrants on its border.

From Berlin, Trent Murray has the details. 

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Workers call off strike at Samsung India plant

Workers at a Samsung factory in South India have ended their more than month-long strike.

They had been protesting to demand higher wages and better working hours.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Multiple bomb threats ground 7 Indian flights

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Seven flights have been grounded in 48 hours after receiving bomb threats. 

Officials say the threats turned out to be a hoax but have launched an investigation. 

The threats were made on the social media platform X from an account that has now been taken down. 

Ishan Garg tells us about the government's response. 

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Seven flights have been grounded in 48 hours after receiving bomb threats. 

Officials say the threats turned out to be a hoax but have launched an investigation. 

The threats were made on the social media platform X from an account that has now been taken down. 

Ishan Garg tells us about the impact this can have on India's aviation industry.

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China’s new panda diplomats touch down in DC

INTRO: The Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington DC welcomed two giant pandas from China, as the 'panda diplomacy' between both countries resumes.

The new arrivals will make their public debut next January, where they will remain on loan for 10 years, with an annual fee of $1 million to support conservation efforts in China. Laura Westbrook reports.

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SBA disaster fund out of money amid avalanche of hurricane loan requests

A key federal program that provides loans to disaster survivors has run out of money. The lack of funding could slow the recovery operations for millions of people devastated by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Toni Waterman has more.

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Tuesday, October 15, 2024

NASA launches spacecraft to Jupiter's moon

NASA has launched a spacecraft to Jupiter's frozen moon, Europa, to look at whether the distant world has conditions suitable to support life.


The 5.2 billion dollar mission is more than a decade in the making.


Kate Fisher reports


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US presses Israel to allow Gaza aid, and threatens to withhold arms

The United States is demanding Israel boost aid access to Gaza, and warns failure to do so would risk cutting off some US military assistance.


In a letter, the Biden administration instructed its Middle East ally to act "within 30 days" on a series of concrete measures, expressing "deep concern" about the "deteriorating humanitarian situation" in the war-torn Palestinian territory. 


Benji Hyer reports. 


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HARRIS AND TRUMP BOUNCE BETWEEN BATTLEGROUND STATES IN FINAL STRETCH

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are spending the coming hours bouncing between battleground states, as the US presidential campaign enters its final 20 days.

Vice President Harris will head to Michigan, while the former President's set to touch down in Illinois and Georgia.

Mitch McCann reports:

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UK Sanctions “Extremist Israeli Settlers”

The UK has announced new sanctions targeting "extremist Israeli settlers". 

The sanctions also target organisations the UK government says have supported violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. 


Simon Gaitán reports. 


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UN concerned about food supplies in Northern Gaza

The World Food Programme says all major crossings into the north of
the Gaza strip have been closed with no food aid having entered the
area since October 1st.
It's now warning that if the conflict continues to escalate at the
current scale, it's unsure how long the food supplies will last.
Jody Jacobs reports from the UN Headquarters in New York.

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Maine mass shooting survivors set to sue Army and Defense Department

Survivors and families of the victims of a deadly mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine last year have taken the first step towards suing the US Army, an Army hospital and the Defense Department. They claim the federal government was negligent in responding to threats made by the alleged shooter - an Army reservist -  in the leadup to the attack.   Toni Waterman has more.

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RADIO: DRC PARK AT RISK

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The Congolese Institute for the Conservation of Nature says the Democratic Republic of Congo has lost 50 percent of its wild animals in the Virunga National Park since the resurgence of the M23 rebellion in November 2021. The park is home to endangered mountain gorillas and other wild animals. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

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European Commission President backs migrant return hubs

The European Commission President has expressed support for a
controversial return hub policy for asylum seekers.

The move comes as Italy has begun transporting migrants to Albania for
processing.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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Heavy rains batter India's Tamil Nadu as cyclone brews in the Bay of Bengal

Heavy rains and thunderstorms are lashing India's southern state of Tamil Nadu.

The country's Meteorological Department has issued red alerts for the state's capital city - Chennai and its neighbouring districts.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports... 

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