Indian doctors refuse to call off strike

Indian doctors refuse to call off strike

Protesting doctors in India have refused to call off their strike a day after the country's Supreme Court announced it is setting up a taskforce to look into the safety of healthcare professionals. Tens of thousands of doctors have been protesting for more than a week now after a medic was raped and murdered on the premises of a hospital in the eastern Indian city of Kolkata earlier this month. […]

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Trump campaign hacked by Iran say U.S. intelligence agencies

Iran has hacked into former U.S. President Donald Trump's campaign according to U.S. security agencies. The FBI, National Intelligence Office and cybersecurity agency also said Tehran tried unsuccessfully to breach the Biden-Harris campaign. Here's Caroline Malone with the report for us from Washington.

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UN Humanitarian Representative Warns of Catastrophic Consequences of Full-Scale War in Lebanon

The United Nations has been told of both heightened tensions and anxieties in Lebanon, amid concerns of war breaking out there. Near-daily exchanges of fire between Israel and the Iranian-backed militia, Hezbollah, have continued since the beginning of the war in Gaza last October. Here's Mitch McCann corresponding for us:

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U.S Democrats pivot from past to future on day two of Convention

Former US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama are scheduled to speak on day two of the Democrats Convention. It comes as the party's nominee Kamala Harris is being pushed to spell out specific policies and plans if she's elected. Day One's headline speech was delivered by outgoing president Joseph Biden. Simon Marks in Chicago reports there will be a shift in tone on Day Two.

August 21, 2024 15

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Hillary Clinton Endorses Kamala Harris as the Right Leader for America’s Future

Former US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton says vice president Kamala Harris is the right person to lead the country forward as she is the champion for the middle class. Clinton lost against Donald Trump in 2016 and was the first female presidential nominee from a major party. Speaking at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Clinton says they are close to seeing Harris on the other side of that […]

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China and Philippines trade accusations following collision

China and the Philippines are trading accusations after several coast guard vessels collided in a disputed part of the South China Sea. Beijing says the actions taken by Manila were deliberate while Philippines officials accuse the Chinese coast guard of acting recklessly. William Denselow reports from Hong Kong.

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British tech entrepreneur among 6 missing after Sicily yacht sinking

British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch is among 6 people missing after a luxury yacht sank off the coast of Sicily. Lynch co-founded the software firm Autonomy, before selling it to Hewlett-Packard in a multi-billion dollar deal. 15 people were rescued and one person has been confirmed as dead. Our Europe correspondent Giles Gibson has more.

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US Republicans Accuse Biden of “Impeachable Conduct” But Impeachment Vote Unlikely

The US Republican Party has released a new report in which it claims President Joseph Biden has engaged in what it calls "impeachable conduct". Despite that, Congress is unlikely to hold an impeachment vote without enough support for it to succeed in the House. Here with the report, is Mitch McCann:

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Blinken pushing for peace, amid concern of increasing violence in Middle East

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Israel pushing for a peace deal with Hamas. He says this is the best, and possibly last opportunity ... but distance remains between the two sides. Corresponding for us is Caroline Malone.

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