US charges Syrians with war crimes

US charges Syrians with war crimes

The United States has filed war crimes charges against two high-ranking Syrian military figures who it accuses of torturing American citizens. It comes after the government of Bashar al-Assad collapsed, with the former president fleeing the country. Nick Harper reports from Washington.

December 11, 2024 13

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Fast-moving wildfire forces evacuations in U.S state of California

U.S Firefighters continue to battle a fast-moving wildfire in the California city of Malibu and thousands of people remain under evacuation orders. Some students at a local university were forced to shelter overnight in the school's library. Ira Spitzer reports.

December 11, 2024 10

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Tsunami warning called off after Northern California quake

US officials have called off a tsunami warning, that was issued in the wake of a strong earthquake off the coast of Northern California, Millions of people had been instructed to evacuate coastal areas and head to higher ground. Ira Spitzer reports from San Francisco.

December 6, 2024 11

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South Koreans face danger if Yoon stays says ruling party chief

South Korea's ruling party chief demanded Friday that President Yoon Suk Yeol be removed from office, warning there was a "significant risk" he could try to subvert civilian rule again. Yoon imposed martial law on Tuesday citing threats from "anti-state forces" and North Korea, before reversing it six hours later after parliament, including some members of his party, voted to oppose the decree. Laura Westbrook has more.

December 6, 2024 12

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Trump team meet Ukrainian officials to discuss peace plan

Members of President-elect Donald Trump's incoming team have held high level talks with Ukrainian officials to try and end the war with Russia. Trump has promised to end the conflict quickly. Nick Harper reports from Washington.

December 6, 2024 11

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UN Secretary General calls for the immediate de-escalation in Syria

The United Nations Secretary General has called for the "bloodshed" in Syria to end. Renewed fighting escalated last week, when rebel forces seized the country's most-populous city of Aleppo in a surprise offensive. Jody Jacobs has more from the United Nations.

December 6, 2024 8

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French President to pick new PM after ousting

French President Emmanuel Macron has called for a "spirit of hope" in his country, as the nation wrestles with a constitutional crisis after its Prime Minister was kicked out of office. Monsieur Macron, in a televised address on Thursday night, vowed to appoint a new premier in the coming days. From Paris, Ross Cullen reports.

December 6, 2024 10

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NY police hone in on health insurance exec killer

Police looking for the gunman who killed the CEO of a US health insurance company in New York have searched a hostel where they believe the suspect may have been staying. New York police department says United Healthcare boss Brian Thompson was shot in a targeted attack. US correspondent Kate Fisher reports:

December 6, 2024 9

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French President due to address the nation later today on no-confidence vote

French President Emmanuel Macron is due to address the nation later today after the country's government lost a no-confidence vote. Prime Minister Michel Barnier was ousted as far-right and left-wing legislators joined forces to support the motion against him. Barnier had tried to push through a contentious budget without parliamentary approval. France24 reporter in Paris - Catherine Norris-Trent - says it's an uncertain time for France and its president. […]

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