The US Federal Reserve has reduced interest rates by another quarter
of a percent, its third consecutive cut of 2024.
However, the central bank has signaled just two cuts in the coming year.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Wednesday, December 18, 2024
First severe bird flu case reported in US
A patient in the US state of Louisiana has been hospitalized with the H5N1 bird flu virus.
It's the country's first severe case and the first known case stemming from a non-commercial poultry flock.
Ira Spitzer has more.
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Supreme Court will hear TikTok ban arguments
The US Supreme Court will hear arguments next month about whether TikTok should be banned.
The Chinese-owned social media app is facing a January 19th deadline to be sold, or face a ban in the United States.
But Tiktok says proposed legislation would violate free speech protections in the US Constitution.
Sally Patterson has more.
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ISRAEL HOPEFUL OF CEASEFIRE AGREEMENT BEFORE HANUKKAH
Ahead of the latest UN Security Council meeting, Israel's Permanent Representative to the UN told reporters he was hopeful for a ceasefire agreement with Hamas before the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah - next week.
Correspondent Mitch McCann reports from New York:
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Correspondent Mitch McCann reports from New York:
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US returns two Bali bomber Guantanamo detainees
The Pentagon has released two detainees held at the Guantanamo Bay
facility back to Malaysia.
Mohammed Farik bin Amin and Mohammed Nazir bin Lep had admitted
carrying out war crimes for the Al Qaeda affiliate group that was
responsible for the 2002 Bali bombing.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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facility back to Malaysia.
Mohammed Farik bin Amin and Mohammed Nazir bin Lep had admitted
carrying out war crimes for the Al Qaeda affiliate group that was
responsible for the 2002 Bali bombing.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Amazon workers to strike
Thousands of Amazon workers in the United States are gearing up to go on strike from tomorrow (Thursday) over the tech giant's refusal to begin contract negotiations.
It follows a Congressional investigation which this week found the company pushes its workforce to fulfil orders at speeds that could cause high rates of injury. Amazon claims those findings are "wrong" and featured "selective, outdated information that isn't grounded in reality."
Following the story, our correspondent Benji Hyer.
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RETURN OF ASTRONAUTS STUCK IN SPACE DELAYED, AGAIN
A pair of NASA astronauts who have been stuck on the International Space Station for the past six months received some bittersweet news this week. Their planned return to Earth has been delayed, again. Toni Waterman has more.
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TATE BROTHERS LOSE TAX EVASION CASE
Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have been ordered to pay 3.5 million US dollars in unpaid tax, after the controversial social media influencers lost a court case in England.
Lou Browne reports from London.
Lou Browne reports from London.
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Pope reveals foiled assassination attempt in Iraq in excerpt from upcoming memoir
Pope Francis has revealed that an assassination attempt against him was foiled during a landmark visit to Iraq in 2021.
The pontiff sets out details of the plot in an excerpt from his upcoming autobiography published in Italian media.
Giles Gibson reports from Rome.
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Nigerians Spent Over $1.4 Billion As Payment For Ransom In One Year
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Nigerians spent ₦2.23 trillion, that's over $1.4 billion as ransom to kidnappers in one year, according to the Bureau of Statistics.
Kidnapping for ransom has become rife in Nigeria, with cases reported almost daily.
Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.
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EUROPEAN COUNTRIES ISSUE WARNING OVER IRAN NUCLEAR PROGRAM
A group of European countries have issued a fresh warning about Iran's nuclear program.
Trent Murray has the details.
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Trent Murray has the details.
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India-China hold border talks in Beijing
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India's national security advisor and China's foreign minister will discuss resolving their border standoff in Beijing on Wednesday.
The two countries have been engaged in a border dispute for years now but some positive developments finally came last month after they agreed to disengage from key friction points along their Himalayan border.
Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.
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India's national security advisor and China's foreign minister will discuss resolving their border standoff in Beijing on Wednesday.
The two countries have been engaged in a border dispute for years now but some positive developments finally came last month after they agreed to disengage from key friction points along their Himalayan border.
Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.
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Vanuatu earthquake death toll rises to 14 as rescuers continue search
INTRO: Around 14 people have died, and 200 injured after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Vanuatu's capital Port Vila on Tuesday.
Rescuers are searching for people still trapped, with the quake damaging the Pacific nation's reservoirs, commercial buildings, embassies and a hospital. Laura Westbrook reports.
Rescuers are searching for people still trapped, with the quake damaging the Pacific nation's reservoirs, commercial buildings, embassies and a hospital. Laura Westbrook reports.
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Mangione faces murder charges in New York
The suspect accused of killing a top healthcare insurance official has been charged with murder in New York
Luigi Mangione was indicted on 11 counts on Tuesday, including first-degree murder and murder as an act of terrorism.
His lawyer says he plans to plead not guilty to the charges.
Sally Patterson has more.
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Police chief says "combination of factors” motivated Madison school shooting
Police in Wisconsin say a "combination of factors" appear to have been the motivation behind Monday's deadly shooting at a private Christian school which left three dead. That includes the alleged shooter who has been identified as a 15 year old girl. Toni Waterman has more.
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US Congress strikes deal to prevent shutdown
United States lawmakers have struck a bipartisan deal to keep the government functioning by pushing a funding deadline to March.
The year-end package — the last major legislation Congress will clear this year — includes a bill to restrict American investment in China, and more than $100 billion in emergency aid for natural disasters.
Benji Hyer reports.
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Guilty verdict in trial over killing of tech exec Bob Lee
A San Francisco jury has returned a guilty verdict in the murder trial over last year's killing of prominent tech executive Bob Lee.
The CashApp founder was stabbed multiple times following a late-night altercation with a man who was angry about Lee's relationship with his sister.
Ira Spitzer reports.
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UN: humanitarian needs in Syria must be prioritized
The United Nations says a massive cash injection is needed to increase
humanitarian aid in Syria.
On Tuesday, the UN Security Council met to discuss the unfolding
situation in the country following the fall of the Bashar al-Assad
regime.
Jody Jacobs has more from the United Nations in New York.
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humanitarian aid in Syria.
On Tuesday, the UN Security Council met to discuss the unfolding
situation in the country following the fall of the Bashar al-Assad
regime.
Jody Jacobs has more from the United Nations in New York.
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Police search for motive in Madison school shooting
Police are trying to figure out what drove a 15-year-old girl to open fire in a Madison, Wisconsin classroom on Monday. A teacher and a teenage student were killed in the attack. Six others were injured, including two students who remain hospitalized … with what is described as life threatening injuries. Toni Waterman has more.
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FBI warns US residents not to shoot lasers at suspected drones
The FBI is warning Americans not to point lasers at suspected drones, amid a spate of flying aircraft sightings across the country.
Authorities say pilots are increasingly being hit in the eyes with lights, as people are mistaking planes for unmanned drones.
Sally Patterson reports from New York.
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