The head of the World Health Organization has reiterated calls for an
immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
The United Nations agency warns that the few hospitals still operating
in the Palestinian enclave are struggling to cope.
William Denselow reports from New York where the UN is headquartered.
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Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Gunmen Kill Over 100 People in Nigeria
Over 100 people have been killed by gunmen in Nigeria's north central state of Plateau.
The armed men who are locally called bandits attacked about 20 communities in the state over the weekend, and on Christmas day.
Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.
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Suspected human trafficking victims return to India
A plane carrying hundreds of Indian nationals that was grounded for days at an airport in France over human trafficking fears arrived in India on Tuesday.
The chartered flight left with 276 passengers. 25 people including two minors remained in France after applying for asylum. Two suspected traffickers also remained in France for further investigation.
Priyata Brajabasi has more
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India deploys 3 warships after attack on Cargo ship
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India is deploying three warships and a surveillance aircraft after an attack on a Cargo ship – just 217 nautical miles off its western coast.
The oil tanker, carrying 21 Indian crew members was attacked by a drone on Saturday.
A part of the ship exploded but no casualties were reported.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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Putin boasts new gains in east Ukraine, hails more ships joining Russian Navy fleet
Putin welcomed the reported advance of Russian troops in eastern Ukraine, saying control over the embattled town of Maryinka would help push Ukrainian combat units away from Donetsk. The Russian President also hailed newly built navy ships fitted to carry Moscow's newest Zircon hypersonic missiles - a potent weapon capable of penetrating any existing anti-missile defenses by flying times faster than the speed of sound. Dasha Chernyshova reports from the Russian capital.
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Sunday, December 24, 2023
Trump's legal team as DC appeals court to dismiss election subversion charges
Donald Trump's lawyers have asked a Washington DC appeals court to dismiss federal charges accusing him of trying to subvert the results of the 2020 US election.
They contend that the former president is protected from prosecution because he was holding office at the time.
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.
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They contend that the former president is protected from prosecution because he was holding office at the time.
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.
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Friday, December 22, 2023
US Supreme Court walks away from deciding on Trump immunity
The US Supreme Court has rejected a request to decide whether Donald Trump is immune from prosecution for crimes he's accused of committing in office.
Special Counsel Jack Smith — investigating the former President's alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election and his mishandling of classified documents — had asked justices in America's highest court to rule on the matter, but on Friday they declined, without giving any reason.
Benji Hyer reports.
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UN adopts resolution on Gaza
The United Nations Security Council has passed a resolution calling
for urgent action to get more humanitarian aid into Gaza.
The move comes after days of delays as UN members negotiated on a
draft text that was palatable for all those on the Security Council.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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for urgent action to get more humanitarian aid into Gaza.
The move comes after days of delays as UN members negotiated on a
draft text that was palatable for all those on the Security Council.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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Positive signs for US economy after inflation stats show fall in rate of price rises
President Biden has hailed what he calls a "significant milestone" after inflation fell in the US by more than expected in November.
But the White House says his work is "far from finished," promising to continue lowering costs, as polls show almost two-thirds of Americans still disapprove of Joe Biden's job performance, with respondents citing concerns over the economy.
Benji Hyer breaks down the numbers.
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UK government delays controversial immigration policy
The British government has delayed its plans to more than double the salary requirement for citizens to bring foreign relatives to the country. The announcement comes amid criticism that families could be separated by the policy, which campaigners say disproportionately affects people on lower incomes. Julia Chapman reports.
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Jury clears three officers in death of unarmed black man
A jury in the U.S. state of Washington has cleared three police
officers in the 2020 death of an unarmed Black man.
The officers were charged with manslaughter after 33-year-old Manuel
Ellis died in police custody.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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officers in the 2020 death of an unarmed Black man.
The officers were charged with manslaughter after 33-year-old Manuel
Ellis died in police custody.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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India's top wrestlers condemn the election of the new federation chief
India's top wrestlers are protesting after the country's wrestling federation elected a new president.
The new chief of the wrestling body is believed to be a close ally of former president Brij Bhushan Singh, who was accused of sexually abusing female athletes.
Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...
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The new chief of the wrestling body is believed to be a close ally of former president Brij Bhushan Singh, who was accused of sexually abusing female athletes.
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French President to be India's guest of honour at 2024 Republic Day celebrations
French President Emmanuel Macron will be visiting India as the guest of honour for the January 26 Indian Republic Day celebrations.
Macron's office described the invitation on Friday as a powerful gesture marking the two nations' ties.
Priyata Brajabasi has more
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Russian drone attack hits several districts in Kyiv
Russia carried out drone attacks against Ukraine's capital Kyiv overnight. The upper floors of a high rise apartment was destroyed and two people were wounded from falling debris.
Megumi Lim has more from Kyiv
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Indian opposition leaders protest mass suspensions
The winter session of the Indian parliament has wrapped up - and this time around it was marked by large protests, expulsions, a major security breach, followed by a record number of suspensions.
The government has maintained that the suspensions were valid and has promised to to take corrective measures following the security breach.
But as Priyata Brajabasi reports, opposition parties are vowing to continue their protest against the government even though the session is over.
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The government has maintained that the suspensions were valid and has promised to to take corrective measures following the security breach.
But as Priyata Brajabasi reports, opposition parties are vowing to continue their protest against the government even though the session is over.
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Thursday, December 21, 2023
Federal judge blocks California law restricting guns
A federal judge has blocked a California law that would have banned guns in most public places on the grounds that it is unconstitutional.
The ruling is a blow for gun control advocates, but the state says it plans to appeal the decision.
The ruling is a blow for gun control advocates, but the state says it plans to appeal the decision.
Ira Spitzer reports.
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Rudy Giuliani files for bankruptcy
Rudy Giuliani has filed for bankruptcy just days after a judge ruled
he had to pay more than 148 million dollars in damages.
Donald Trump's former lawyer and a previous Mayor of New York City was
forced to pay two Georgia election workers whom he had defamed.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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he had to pay more than 148 million dollars in damages.
Donald Trump's former lawyer and a previous Mayor of New York City was
forced to pay two Georgia election workers whom he had defamed.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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U.S. man found innocent of murder after completing sentence of 48 years in jail
A man in the U.S. state of Oklahoma has been exonerated after nearly half a century in jail.
He was freed in July after serving time for murder: a crime which he has always said he did not commit.
Glynn Simmons is 71 years old, and his lawyers are now pushing for compensation.
Caroline Malone reports.
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Another delay at the U.N Security Council
Further delays at the U.N Security Council on Thursday as diplomats
continue to negotiate a resolution on Gaza.
For days now council members have been meeting behind closed doors to
come to some agreement as the world's eyes remain fixed on the council
to take decisive action on the matter.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations...
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continue to negotiate a resolution on Gaza.
For days now council members have been meeting behind closed doors to
come to some agreement as the world's eyes remain fixed on the council
to take decisive action on the matter.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations...
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US GDP grows but voters remains dissatisfied at economy
The US economy grew 4.9% last quarter, new figures show — that's lower than recent estimates, but still the fastest pace of expansion since the fourth quarter of 2021.
The Bureau of Economic Analysis said the rise "reflected increases in consumer and government spending."
From Washington, Benji Hyer reports.
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