Nato marks 75th anniversary

Nato marks 75th anniversary

Today (Thursday) marks the 75th anniversary of the foundation of NATO. To mark the occasion, a ceremony was held in Brussels, before foreign ministers resumed day 2 of their talks. From the NATO headquarters, Abby Throndson has more.

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Bullying alleged as motive in Helsinki school shooting

Finnish police believe bullying was the motive for Tuesday’s deadly shooting at a school on the outskirts of the capital of Helsinki. A 12-year-old boy was taken into custody after allegedly killing another 12-year-old and wounding two girls. Police say the suspect revealed during questioning he was the target of bullying by his classmates. Police also said that the young suspect had only been a student at the Viertola school […]

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New Israeli law threatens Al Jazeera shutdown

The Israeli legislature has approved a new law that may pave the way for the government to close down the Al Jazeera news network. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has promised to “act immediately to stop” Al Jazeera’s operations in the country. Al Jazeera reports that the legislation's passage comes nearly five months after Israel said it would block Lebanese outlet Al Mayadeen. It refrained from shuttering Al Jazeera at […]

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U.S private payrolls beat estimates

Hiring in the US private sector increased more than expected in March, according to new data. The ADP Employment report released on Wednesday shows last month saw the biggest jump since July. Job gains were strongest in leisure and hospitality, construction, education and health services. Sally Patterson reports from New York.

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Students hospitalized after lightening strike at Japan football match

One person is in a serious condition after lightening hit a football game in Japan. Seventeen others have also been hospitalized after being struck during a practice match in the country’s southwest. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.

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Polls favour Trump in Biden re-match as both win big in votes to choose Presidential nominee

US President Joseph Biden and his rival for the White House Donald Trump have both swept to more comprehensive victories as part of America's process to pick the country's candidates for the election later this year. The two men, vying for the Oval Office again, won the primary votes in four states on Tuesday, with neither facing any major challenge on the ballot having already secured enough delegates to clinch […]

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Prospect of Trump presidency looms large over NATO meeting

The ongoing war in Ukraine was at the forefront of discussions, as NATO foreign ministers met in Brussels. Trying to secure long term support for Ukraine was a key goal, with concerns over what could happen to the alliance if presidential hopeful Donald Trump is re-elected. Ishan Garg is at NATO headquarters with more.

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US tension grows over arms sales to Israel

There's growing tension in the US amid the Biden administration's approval of the transfer of thousands of weapons to Israel without Congressional sign-off. It follows the accidental killing of seven aid workers in Gaza by the Israeli military. Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Pakistan’s top court addresses the case about military spy agency ISI involvement in judicial decisions

In Pakistan, explosive allegations by some of the country's top judges are being aired on live television. A hearing at the county's highest court is being broadcast across the nation. Several judges have alleged that the country's spy agency used violence to influence judicial decisions. Hira Mustafa has more.

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