UNRWA Chief says agency facing its ‘darkest day

UNRWA Chief says agency facing its ‘darkest day

The UN's aid agency in Gaza is facing its '"darkest hour", according to its top official. Philippe Lazzarini says the situation in the strip has become "dystopian", and urged member states to increase spending on UNRWA. Sally Patterson reports from New York, where the United Nations is headquartered.

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Republican Senators Raise Concerns Over Trump’s Attorney General Pick

Republican Senators tasked with confirming Donald Trump's cabinet are expressing concern at at least one of his appointments, according to reports. Representative Matt Gaetz has been picked for the role of Attorney General, despite having once been under investigation for sex trafficking. Mitch McCann reports:

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Trump nominates Rubio as Secretary of State

US President-elect Donald Trump will nominate Florida Senator Marco Rubio to be his secretary of state. Trump also announced the nomination of Tulsi Gabbard as his Director of National Intelligence. Ira Spitzer has more:

November 14, 2024 11

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GOP clinches U.S House of Reps

US President-elect Donald Trump will command a trifecta of power in Washington after the Republicans secured a clean sweep of Congress. Having won last week's election handedly, his party also flipped the Senate and — it was confirmed on Wednesday — narrowly held the House of Representatives, giving them control of the White House and both chambers of the legislature. Here's Benji Hyer reporting.

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Trump prosecutor Jack Smith to step down

The prosecutor leading two of Donald Trump's criminal cases will step down before the president-elect takes office. Reports from the New York Times say Special counsel Jack Smith and his team plan to resign after winding down both federal cases facing the former president. Sally Patterson reports.

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Joseph Biden and Donald Trump meet at White House

US President-elect Donald Trump returned to the White House today to meet with outgoing President Joseph Biden. The sitting President told his predecessor and successor that he looks forward to a "smooth transition," after the former President re-took the Oval Office in last week's election. Our correspondent Benji Hyer was there.

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Delhi’s pollution levels rise to “severe” category

Residents of India's capital New Delhi have woken up to a thick layer of toxic smog blanketing their city. With winter approaching, the air quality there has dipped to what officials call severe levels. Correspondent Ishan Garg tells us more.

November 13, 2024 20

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US, Korea, Japan military drills kick off near Jeju

Japan, the US, and South Korea are holding the second joint "Freedom Edge" war games. The US military says the drills, held off the Korean island of Jeju, are to strengthen trilateral cooperation between the countries. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.

November 13, 2024 13

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Jet Blue suspends Haiti flights after bullet hits plane

Jet Blue Airlines will suspend all flights to and from Haiti for at least three weeks after one of its planes was hit by gunfire. American and Spirit Airlines have also cancelled flights to the island nation which is facing a security crisis amid worsening gang violence and political unrest. Ira Spitzer reports.

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