Fresh US strike on Houthis in Yemen

Fresh US strike on Houthis in Yemen

The U.S. has launched a new strike against Houthi rebels in Yemen - the third attack on the Iran-backed group in recent days. According to the U.S. officials, it destroyed four Houthi ballistic missiles that presented an imminent threat to ships in the region. Kate Fisher reports from Washington.

January 17, 2024 18

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Charities warn escalation in Yemen following UK/US strikes could spell disaster for already dire humanitarian situation

A number of international charities have warned that further escalation following the joint UK/US strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen could 'spell disaster' for civilians in an already dire humanitarian situation in the country. The statement comes after the UK and US destroyed what the British Prime Minister said were over a dozen Houthi drone and missile launch sites, in response to the Iran-backed groups attacks on shipping in the […]

January 17, 2024 24

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US & UK strike Houthi targets in Yemen

The United States with coalition forces including the UK have begun air strikes against Houthi rebel targets in Yemen. There are fears the attacks could further widen the Middle East conflict that began when Hamas attacked Israel on October 7th. Nick Harper reports from Washington.

January 12, 2024 21

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US GDP grows but voters remain dissatisfied at economy

The US economy grew 4.9% last quarter, new figures show — that's lower than recent estimates, but still the fastest pace of expansion since the fourth quarter of 2021. The Bureau of Economic Analysis said the rise "reflected increases in consumer and government spending." From Washington, Benji Hyer reports.

December 22, 2023 6

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SCOTUS to hear appeal that could undo Jan 6 charge against Trump and supporters

The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal that could undo hundreds of charges stemming from the January 6th riot at the US Capitol, including against former President Donald Trump. The justices will review a charge of obstruction of an official proceeding that has been brought against more than 300 people. Kate Fisher reports from Washington.

December 14, 2023 3

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US imposes visa ban for extremist Israeli settlers

The US will impose visa bans on extremist Israeli settlers following attacks against Palestinians in the West Bank. It's a rare rebuke from the Biden administration for its Middle East ally. Nick Harper reports from Washington.

December 6, 2023 8

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US employment will be in the spotlight this week

US employment will be in the spotlight this week, with several key jobs reports due out. Analysts are digesting news from last week that the Federal Reserve's favoured measure of inflation fell again in October. Sally Patterson reports from New York.

December 4, 2023 29

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Henry Kissinger dead at 100

Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger has died at the age of 100. He was one of the most controversial figures in US foreign policy, serving under Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford. Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

November 30, 2023 17

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Counter-terrorism alert issued after bridge explosion on Canada-US border

A vehicle has exploded at a toll booth on the Rainbow Bridge that connects Canada with the United States near Niagra Falls. All four crossings between the two countries in the area have now been closed. The FBI is describing the situation at the border crossing as "very fluid" as investigations into the explosion get underway. Our US correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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