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South Korea grants nurses extra powers as doctor walkout continues

Nurses in South Korea have been authorized to take on emergency roles as a large scale doctor walkout continues. About 9000 trainee doctors have resigned since mid-February over pay, conditions, and a government plan to increase medical school positions. Here's Chris Gilbert reporting.

8 March, 2024

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North Korean women are now the breadwinners – and shifting this deeply patriarchal society towards a matriarchy

Small shops, many run by women, are a common sight in North Korea. Lesley Parker Gemma Ware, The Conversation High heels, lace and handbags. In recent decades, there’s been a huge shift in the role of North Korean women and the choices they’re able to make – including what they wear. In this episode of The Conversation Weekly podcast, we hear about new research on how North Korean women are […]

8 March, 2024

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Biden prepares for State of the Union address

In a developing story. US President Joseph Biden will be looking to ease fears about his age during the high-stakes State of the Union speech. Biden will lay out his administration's successes, while contrasting his vision for the future with that of his likely rival for the White House Donald Trump. Nick Harper reports from Washington.

8 March, 2024

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US to build Gaza port for aid deliveries

US President Joseph Biden will announce in his State of the Union speech that US forces will create a temporary port on Gaza's coast to increase humanitarian aid deliveries. Biden has been under pressure from within his own party to do more to alleviate the suffering of Palestinians stuck in the Gaza Strip. From Washington, Nick Harper reports .

8 March, 2024

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US lawmakers set to pass bill to avoid gvt shutdown

Lawmakers in the United States Congress are close to passing a bill that would avert an imminent partial government shutdown. The breakthrough came late on Wednesday night, when the House of Representatives — the lower chamber — voted to approve a $467bn spending package. The bill now goes to the Senate, the upper chamber, where leaders have vowed to back the measure "with time to spare." From Washington, Benji Hyer […]

8 March, 2024

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IOM’s Missing Migrants Project registers highest death count in 2023

At least 8,565 people died on migration routes worldwide in 2023, making it the deadliest year on record, according to data collected by IOM’s Missing Migrants Project. The 2023 death toll represents a tragic increase of 20 percent compared to 2022, highlighting the urgent need for action to prevent further loss of life.

7 March, 2024

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Beijing calls for mutual respect in China-US relations

China says the United States continues to have the "wrong perception" and it has yet to fulfil its promises, despite some progress between the two superpowers. Beijing's top diplomat added exchanges between both countries could only progress if there was mutual respect. Laura Westbrook reports.

7 March, 2024

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The Philippines says it will not allow China to remove its military outpost in a fiercely disputed South China Sea shoal

The Philippines says it will not allow China to remove its military outpost in a fiercely disputed South China Sea shoal. Four Filipino navy personnel were injured in a confrontation between Chinese and Philippine ships this week. Washington - a key ally of the Philippines - said the incidents demonstrated China's "reckless disregard for international law." Beijing said that it has exercised a "high degree of restraint" in its maritime […]

7 March, 2024

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North Korea leader calls for intensifying of war drills

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is calling for an intensifying of military exercises in response to ongoing US-led war games in the region. He made the order during a visit to a military training base on Thursday. Chris Gilbert reports.

7 March, 2024