Moldova has voted in favor of joining the European Union in a
referendum that went down to the wire.
With over 99 percent of votes counted 50.3 percent of people backed a
move to alter the constitution to reflect aspirations of joining the
bloc.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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Monday, October 21, 2024
Former Nigerian President Says Out-Of-School Children Potential Terror Recruits
Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo has raised the alarm that the 20 million out of school children in the country pose a security threat to the nation.
Tesem Akende reports.
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More than 120 houses have been swept away by floods in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo after a heavy downpour. Authorities say the disaster happened in Butembo in North Kivu province. Local authorities are working with aid agencies to support the affected families. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa....
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US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin visits Kyiv ahead of US elections
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin arrived in Kyiv on Monday morning just two weeks ahead of the US presidential elections. His visit comes amid uncertainty over future Western support, and as Russia continues to make small but steady gains on the battlefield.
Megumi Lim has more from Kyiv
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Moldova EU aspiration referendum goes down to the wire
A referendum on Moldova's aspiration to join the European Union is
going down to the wire.
With just over 98 percent of votes counted, just over half of people
were against the motion.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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going down to the wire.
With just over 98 percent of votes counted, just over half of people
were against the motion.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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Agreement with US fund reached over sale of French painkiller medicine
An agreement has been reached over the sale of the maker French painkiller medicine, Doliprane (PRON: Dolly-prann) to a US investment fund.
The drug's owner, French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi, says its decision to offload its consumer drugs unit Opella is so it can focus more on research and development of vaccines.
Ross Cullen reports.
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Woman dies in France after falling into sinkhole caused by flooding
A woman has died in France after falling into a sinkhole caused by flooding.
The south and centre of France has been hit by the worst flooding in 40 years after recent heavy rain inundated houses, set off landslides, and forced the closure of roads and railways.
Ross Cullen reports.
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ISRAEL STRIKES BANK BUILDINGS IN LEBANON
Israel has carried out airstrikes in Lebanon targeting bank branches it says are linked to Hezbollah.
Defence officials had warned people living in more than 20 areas to leave ahead of the planned strikes.
Defence analyst and former colonel in the British Army Simon Diggins says Israel believes it can disrupt Hezbollah's finances.
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Defence officials had warned people living in more than 20 areas to leave ahead of the planned strikes.
Defence analyst and former colonel in the British Army Simon Diggins says Israel believes it can disrupt Hezbollah's finances.
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Hoax bomb threats continue to disrupt Indian airlines
Hoax bomb threats continued to disrupt India's aviation sector over the weekend, with several more false alarms.
More than 90 flights have now been impacted by hoax bomb threats over the past week.
Rebecca Bundhun has more from Mumbai.
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Security forces launch investigation after militants kill 7 in Kashmir
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Seven people have been killed by militants in the Indian administered Kashmir in what the government is calling a cowardly terror attack.
The motive of the killers is not yet known but officials say an investigation is underway to track down the perpetrators.
Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.
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Seven people have been killed by militants in the Indian administered Kashmir in what the government is calling a cowardly terror attack.
The motive of the killers is not yet known but officials say an investigation is underway to track down the perpetrators.
Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy seeks strong reaction to North Korean involvement in war
INTRO: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy wants to see a strong reaction from countries who have acknowledged that North Korea is becoming more involved in Russia's war against Ukraine.
The Biden administration is looking into reports that North Korean troops are fighting for Russia. Laura Westbrook reports.
The Biden administration is looking into reports that North Korean troops are fighting for Russia. Laura Westbrook reports.
Sunday, October 20, 2024
US investigates leak of top secret Israel attack plans
The US is investigating the leak of highly classified documents that
detail Israel's plans for a retaliatory strike on Iran.
US House Speaker Mike Johnson made the announcement on Sunday that two
files marked "Top Secret" had appeared online.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Johnson spoke about the leak on CNN.
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detail Israel's plans for a retaliatory strike on Iran.
US House Speaker Mike Johnson made the announcement on Sunday that two
files marked "Top Secret" had appeared online.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Johnson spoke about the leak on CNN.
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Musk $1m Pennsylvania lottery raises legal concerns
Elon Musk has promised to give away $1 million a day to voters in Pennsylvania.
The tech billionaire - and supporter of Donald Trump - is targeting
the crucial swing state ahead of the US presidential election on
November 5th.
To be eligible to win, voters must sign a pro-constitution petition
created by Musk's campaign group America PAC.
However, the lottery has raised questions, with scholars saying the
scheme is illegal.
Democratic Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro also said he was against
the lottery during an appearance on NBC.
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The tech billionaire - and supporter of Donald Trump - is targeting
the crucial swing state ahead of the US presidential election on
November 5th.
To be eligible to win, voters must sign a pro-constitution petition
created by Musk's campaign group America PAC.
However, the lottery has raised questions, with scholars saying the
scheme is illegal.
Democratic Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro also said he was against
the lottery during an appearance on NBC.
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Trump works McDonald's drive-through, Harris marks birthday
Former US President Trump has served food at a McDonald's
drive-through in Pennsylvania as part of campaigning on Sunday.
He used it as a chance to question his rival Kamala Harris' claim that
she worked at McDonald's while she was in college.
Trump surprised drivers by handing out fries and said his Sunday stint
meant he had now worked at the restaurant for longer than Harris.
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Harris spent her 60th birthday on Sunday at a church service in
Georgia where churchgoers sang Happy Birthday.
And she praised residents in the state who were recently affected by
Hurricane Helene.
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drive-through in Pennsylvania as part of campaigning on Sunday.
He used it as a chance to question his rival Kamala Harris' claim that
she worked at McDonald's while she was in college.
Trump surprised drivers by handing out fries and said his Sunday stint
meant he had now worked at the restaurant for longer than Harris.
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Harris spent her 60th birthday on Sunday at a church service in
Georgia where churchgoers sang Happy Birthday.
And she praised residents in the state who were recently affected by
Hurricane Helene.
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Friday, October 18, 2024
One Direction says 'devastated' by Liam Payne death
Tributes continue to pour in for former One Direction singer Liam Payne, who died in Argentina this week.
The 31-year-old was found dead in Buenos Aires on Wednesday.
His death is under investigation, with officials saying he may not have been fully conscious at the time of his fall.
In a joint statement, Payne's old bandmates said they are 'devastated by the news'.
Sally Patterson has more.
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UN Peacekeepers in Lebanon say they will not move
UN Peacekeepers in Lebanon have pledged to stay in position despite
constant attacks.
On Thursday, the peacekeepers shot down a drone off the coast of
Lebanon, which it says was aimed at one of its ships.
Jody Jacobs has more from the United Nations in New York.
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constant attacks.
On Thursday, the peacekeepers shot down a drone off the coast of
Lebanon, which it says was aimed at one of its ships.
Jody Jacobs has more from the United Nations in New York.
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US SECRET SERVICE WARNED "ANOTHER BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA" WILL HAPPEN WITHOUT REFORM
The US Secret Service is coming under renewed scrutiny following a damning report, warning another assassination attempt will happen if it doesn't make changes.
It comes after a gunman fired shots at former President Donald Trump during a rally in Pennsylvania in July, with one bullet grazing Trump's ear.
Mitch McCann reports:
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Texas Supreme Court halts execution of man in ‘shaken baby syndrome’ case
The Texas Supreme Court has halted the execution of a man convicted of shaking his 2-year-old daughter Nikki to death. Robert Roberson, who is autistic, was scheduled for a lethal injection on Thursday night but the high court issued a stay as concerns mount that he may in fact be innocent.
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Nigeria Receives Over 800,000 Doses of Malaria Vaccines
The Nigerian government has received over 800,000 doses of malaria vaccines from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.
It's part of efforts at tackling the disease in the country.
Tesem Akende reports.
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Italy's PM visits Lebanon amid attacks on UN forces
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is visiting Lebanon as Israel pushes for the removal of UN peacekeepers from the south of the country.
The UN has accused Israeli forces of firing on its positions as part of the IDF's offensive against Hezbollah.
Giles Gibson has more from Rome.
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