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Dondal Trump says abortion is issue for individual states

Donald Trump says it's the duty of individual states and not the federal government to determine abortion policies in the U.S. Reproductive rights have become a key issue for American voters especially since the Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to abortions two years ago. William Denselow reports from New York.

9 April, 2024

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Egyptian Activists Show Solidarity With Gazans, but the Price Can Be Jail

By Fatma Khaled Hundreds of Egyptians are pressuring their government to let them form an international civilian convoy to escort lifesaving humanitarian aid into Gaza after six months of deprivation has pushed many to the brink of starvation if not famine. In a related rare challenge to the Egyptian government — a protest in solidarity with Gaza on April 3 by dozens of activists — the regime responded […]

9 April, 2024

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South Korean leaders make final push ahead of Wednesday election

Rival parties in South Korea are making the final push for votes ahead of Wednesdays parliamentary election. Leaders have been campaigning in battleground areas in a race that is expected to result in another minority government.

9 April, 2024

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A vote on Palestine’s admission to the UN could happen soon

A decision on whether to admit Palestine as a permanent member of the United Nations might be decided in the coming days. The UN Security Council referred the matter to its admissions committee for consideration. Once this process is complete, the committee could recommend immediate admission. Jody Jacobs reports on what will happen next.

9 April, 2024

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Total solar eclipse wows Americans

In past moments, North America has experienced a once-in-a-lifetime event: a full solar eclipse — a rarity over a continuous stretch of land. It was the first time in hundreds of years that the phenomenon passed over huge swathes of the continent. Our US correspondent Benji Hyer was watching the historic astronomical occurrence.

9 April, 2024

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The Vatican doubles down on gender theory and sex changes

The Vatican has doubled down on its opposition to gender theory and sex changes. "Dignitas infinita" or "Infinite dignity", a new declaration personally approved by Pope Francis, was released by the office that oversees the Catholic Church's doctrine on Monday. Giles Gibson has more from Rome.

8 April, 2024

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US, UK, and Australia prepare for AUKUS talks

The United States, United Kingdom, and Australia are set to begin talks on bringing new members to Aukus, according to a report by the Financial Times. Laura Westbrook has more.

8 April, 2024

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Modi and Gandhi set for intense election rallies

With India set to begin voting next week, election campaigns have picked up across the country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to hold several election rallies on Monday, as will opposition leader Rahul Gandhi.

8 April, 2024

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Haitian gangs source US firearms

Haitian gangs in Port-au-Prince are getting their firearms from the United States. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime has reported an increase in the trafficking of powerful weapons into Haiti since 2021, including AK47 and AR15 rifles. Sylvie Bertrand oversees research teams studying the sources, routes, and distribution of these illicit firearms in Haiti.

8 April, 2024