Namibians increasingly looking for accountable leaders

Namibians increasingly looking for accountable leaders

Palestinian-Americans chanted "No Ceasefire, No vote" and "In November we remember" at at the largest rally in US history for Palestinian rights held in Washington. Its spokeperson said President Joseph Biden should not expect of them to vote for him in this year's elections unless he stands against the Israeli onslaught on Gazans. Social Activist Rinaani Musutua weighs in on the Namibian perspective.

January 18, 2024 5

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U.S. President’s son appears unexpectedly at Congress hearing on him not showing for private testimony

Hunter Biden surprised members of Congress on Wednesday, appearing at a meeting calling for him to be held in contempt for not testifying at an impeachment inquiry. The President's son had agreed to appear publicly but not behind closed doors. Caroline Malone reports.

January 11, 2024 28

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Biden speaks to Black congregation in South Carolina looking for votes

U.S. President Joe Biden is campaigning for more support in South Carolina – particularly from Black voters – on a trip on Monday. He's speaking at a church where a white supremacist shot and killed people in 2015 – and reminding people what is at stake. Caroline Malone reports.

January 9, 2024 25

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U.S. top court to review Biden’s appeal to keep access to abortion pill

The U.S. Supreme Court will review a key abortion drug, and consider whether to restrict access to it across the country. It puts the polarizing issue of reproductive rights back on the agenda for debate over the next year. Our reporter Caroline Malone.

December 14, 2023 5

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Biden warns of declining global support for Israel amid Gaza casualties

US President Joe Biden is warning that Israel is starting to lose global support over what he says is its indiscriminate bombing of civilians in Gaza. According to Al Jazeera, Palestinian health officials say more than 18-thousand people have been killed in the Israeli assault on Gaza since October seventh. Biden says there is no question about the need to take on Hamas, but Israel has to do it right […]

December 13, 2023 5

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President Biden touts green credentials on visit to largest wind tower manufacturer in the world

US President Joe Biden insists he's "delivering on his promises" for Americans "across the country" as he touts his green credentials on a visit to the largest wind tower manufacturer in the world. The trip to Colorado — postponed for weeks amid the spiralling conflict in the Middle East — is meant to highlight the administration's renewable energy investments, as Benji Hyer reports.

November 30, 2023 11

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Biden proposes extension to Gaza humanitarian pause

US President Joe Biden says he's hopeful that the current pause in hostilities between Israel and Hamas could be extended. The President spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday after Hamas released another 17 hostages in exchange for 39 Palestinians detained by the Israelis. Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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