United Nations Video: Global Economic Prospects: Growth 2.7% in 2024 & 2.8% in 2025 for Large Economies | Press Conference

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Global economic prospects have improved since January, with major economies avoiding a severe downturn, bringing down inflation without increasing unemployment, according to the World Economic Situation and Prospects mid-2024 update released today (16 May). ------------------------ At the launch of the report, the Director of Economic Analysis and Policy Division at the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA), Shantanu Mukherjee, said, “our prognosis is one of guarded optimism, but with important caveats.” Mukherjee explained that for 2024, “global growth forecast is now estimated to be 2.7 percent, which is up from the 2.4 percent we were expecting in January, and for 2025 we are expecting 2.8 percent, also up a little bit from what we were thinking earlier,” and noted these changes “are actually coming from better-than-expected performance in some of the large developed and emerging economies.” On the other hand, he said, “the outlook for many developing countries is not as rosy,” and prospects for growth in 2024 and 2025 remain “much below the pre pandemic average.” Importantly, Mukherjee added for Africa and Least Developed Countries (LDCs), “prospects are revised downward to about 3.3 percent growth in 2024.” The DESA official told journalists in New York that the new report includes a supplement on minerals. He said, “we are exploring, two intertwined issues which we think are important. The first is how to encourage the production and availability of critical minerals, at the scale and speed that is needed for the energy transition. And the second is, how can those countries that are rich in these resources, leverage these to turn into long term SDG gains? The second question we think, ties into the HLPF session this year in particular, but it's also particularly important because when growth overall is kind of low, this is an area where there is potential to deliver greater gains.” DESA’s Chief of the Global Economic Monitoring Branch in the Economic Analysis and Policy Division, Hamid Rashid, explained that lithium production “is concentrated in two countries, Australia and Chile,” while processing “is mostly concentrated in China.” The report underscored that countries endowed with critical mineral resources will need smart policies, as well as effective implementation capacities to reap the benefits and avoid a renewed ‘resource curse.’ Moreover, international cooperation will remain crucial to facilitate technology transfers and financing to developing countries, combat illicit financial flows and ensure the supply of the critical minerals needed for the green transition. Mid-year update of the World Economic Situation and Prospects 2024: https://www.un.org/development/desa/dpad/publication/world-economic-situation-and-prospects-as-of-mid-2024/

Published: 17th May 2024 03:00:03   By: United Nations

United Nations Video: Iraq, Haiti & Occupied Palestinian Territory & other topics - Daily Press Briefing (16 May 2024)

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Noon briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. Highlights: -Secretary-General in Bahrain -Occupied Palestinian Territory -Iraq -Haiti -South Sudan -International Days -Briefing Today IRAQ This morning, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, briefed Security Council Members by video conference. She stressed that, currently, a more stable security environment prevails in Iraq. She added that with the next parliamentary vote now expected to be held this coming Saturday, there is hope that the new Speaker will be confirmed soon. Ms. Hennis-Plasschaert noted that she is addressing the Council Members today for the last time before departing from her current position later this month. HAITI Turning to Haiti, The United Nations and its partners continue to support people affected and displaced by the ongoing violence. The International Organization for Migration, through its mobile clinics, and its partners have supported more than 20,000 displaced people in the capital, Port-au-Prince, since the end of February. Humanitarian partners continue to provide psychosocial support, reaching more than 1,000 children in displacement sites between May 8th and 15th. Women and girls are particularly at risk of sexual and gender-based violence given the unsafe conditions in many displacement sites. Humanitarian organizations continue to organize prevention and awareness activities. They also identify survivors and make sure they receive proper care. UNICEF, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and their partners have distributed more than 9 million liters of drinking water to more than 70,000 people since March 1st. Yesterday, a team from the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, accompanied by local partners, visited a displacement site in Solino, south of the capital, which currently hosts nearly 900 displaced people. The team spoke with displaced people and partners working on the site. Local NGOs continue to carry out crucial work, but there are significant gaps due to the lack of resources. The UN reiterates its call to the international community to support the humanitarian response, especially for the local partners, who continue to be in the front line. OCCUPIED PALESTINIAN TERRITORY Turning to the situation in Gaza, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) says that, for days now, crossings into southern Gaza have been closed, unsafe to access, or not logistically viable. Distribution is almost impossible without regular fuel imports. Telecommunications are unstable, and the fighting is ongoing. The impact is devastating for the more than two million people living in Gaza. Without a consistent fuel supply, everything stops: trucks, hospitals, generators for hospitals, and systems critical to the water, sanitation and hygiene response – such as for desalination and sewage pumping. Meanwhile, OCHA says that the situation in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, remains alarming, amid ongoing violence by Israeli forces and settlers, the destruction of civilian property, and further displacement. Earlier this week, the last two remaining families in the Ein Samiya herding community in Ramallah – including nearly a dozen children – were forced to leave, following attacks by Israeli settlers. Those settlers remain in the area, which is preventing the families from returning. As of yesterday, all 29 households in Ein Samiya – more than 150 people – have been displaced. Across the West Bank, nearly 1,400 people – mostly from herding families – have been displaced since October, amid ongoing settler violence and access restrictions. Full highlights: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/ossg/noon-briefing-highlight?date%5Bvalue%5D%5Bdate%5D=16+May+2024

Published: 16th May 2024 05:18:53   By: United Nations

United Nations Video: South Africa Oral Argument: Genocide in Gaza Strip (South Africa v. Israel) | Int'l Court of Justice

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THE HAGUE – The International Court of Justice (ICJ) holds public hearings in the case South Africa v. Israel - Oral argument of South Africa The UN’s top Court today (16 May) heard a new request from South Africa to issue more constraints on Israeli military action in the Gaza strip. South Africa's Ambassador to the Netherlands Vusimuzi Madonsela, delivered the reading of the concluding submissions of South Africa. He said, “As a matter of extreme urgency, South Africa as a State party to the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide, respectfully request the Court to indicate the following provisional measures, the text of which has been amended to reflect the ever-increasing gravity of the situation.” Ambassador Madonsela continued, “South Africa respectfully request the Court to order the State of Israel as a State party to the Genocide Convention, and as a party to these proceedings, to one - immediately and further to its obligations under the Court's previous orders of 26th January 2024 and 28th March 2024, cease its military operations in the Gaza Strip, including in Rafah government, and withdraw from the Rafah crossing and immediately, totally and unconditionally withdraw Israeli army from the entirety of the Gaza Strip.” He added, “Two - immediately and further to its obligations under the provisional Measure four of the Court's 26th January 2024 order and provisional measures 2a and 2b of the Court's decision of March 2024. Take all effective measures to ensure and facilitate the unimpeded access to Gaza of United Nations and other officials engaged in the provision of humanitarian aid and assistance to the population of Gaza, as well as fact-finding missions, internationally mandated bodies and officials, investigators and journalists in order to access and record conditions on the ground in Gaza, and enable the effective preservation and detention of evidence, and ensure that its military does not act to prevent such access, provision, preservation or detention.” “Three - Submit an open report to the Court: A - on all measures taken to give effect to these provisional measures within one week, as from the date of this order; and B - on all measures taken to give effect to all previous provisional measures indicated by the court within one month, as from the date of this order,” the South African Ambassador concluded. Israel will respond on Friday at the Hague. The hearing came after the request for the indication/modification of provisional measures submitted by South Africa last week. The International Court of Justice (ICJ), the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, holds public hearings on the request for the indication of provisional measures and the modification of provisional measures previously prescribed by the Court submitted by South Africa on 10 May 2024 in the case concerning Application of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide in the Gaza Strip (South Africa v. Israel) on 16 and 17 May 2024, at the Peace Palace in The Hague, the seat of the Court. Session held under the presidency of Judge Nawaf Salam, President of the Court. Read More: https://www.icj-cij.org/sites/default/files/case-related/192/192-20240514-pre-01-00-en.pdf

Published: 16th May 2024 04:05:14   By: United Nations

United Nations Video: "Any assault on Rafah is unacceptable" - UN Chief at Arab League Summit in Bahrain | United Nations

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Secretary-General Antonio Guterres reiterated, “Unity and solidarity throughout the Arab world would amplify the vital voice of the region” and further boost its influence on the global stage at the Meeting of the Council of the League of Arab States at the Summit level taking place in Bahrain, --- Secretary-General Antonio Guterres reiterated, “Unity and solidarity throughout the Arab world would amplify the vital voice of the region” and further boost its influence on the global stage. The Secretary-General Spoke at the Summit of the League of Arab States today (16 May) in Manama, Bahrain. He said that “nothing can justify the abhorrent 7 October terror attacks by Hamas” and reiterated his call for “the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages.” “And nothing can justify the collective punishment of the Palestinian people. Yet the toll on civilians continues to escalate. Entire families wiped out. Children traumatized and injured for life. People denied access to the very basics for human survival. A looming famine,” Guterres also said. He reiterated, “Any assault on Rafah is unacceptable. It would inflict another surge of pain and misery when we need a surge in life-saving aid. It is time for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire and unimpeded access for humanitarian assistance throughout Gaza.” The UN chief also highlighted, “UNRWA remains the backbone of our operations in Gaza and a lifeline for Palestine refugees across the region. It needs full support and funding.” Guterres stressed, “The only permanent way to end the cycle of violence and instability is through a two-state solution, Israel and Palestine living side-by-side in peace and security, with Jerusalem as the capital of both States.” He continued, “The demographic and historical character of Jerusalem must be preserved, and the status quo at the Holy Sites must be upheld, in line with the special role of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.” On Sudan, the UN chief urged the international community to “intensify its push for peace, and call on the warring parties to agree on a lasting ceasefire. This should be followed by a political process that includes women’s and youth groups.” “I pledge the full support of the United Nations,” he emphasized. Prior to the opening of the Summit of the League of Arab States, the Secretary-General met with H.E. Mr. Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States. They discussed cooperation between their respective Organizations as well as the situation in the Middle East region, including the conflict in Gaza, as well as Sudan and Syria. The Secretary-General also met with the H.E. Mr. Najib Mikati, the Prime Minister of Lebanon. The Secretary-General expressed his continued support for Lebanon and the Lebanese people. The Prime Minister of Lebanon and the Secretary-General discussed the situation in the country, including concerns in relation to the heightened tensions along the Blue Line. The also discussed refugee related issues, including UNRWA’s critical work. ----- Full Remarks: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2024-05-16/secretary-generals-remarks-the-summit-of-the-league-of-arab-states-scroll-down-for-arabic-delivered

Published: 16th May 2024 03:32:10   By: United Nations

United Nations Video: UN Official: Georgia's 'Foreign Agents' Bill Undermines Freedom | News Flash

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Georgia's Law on Transparency of Foreign Influence, more commonly known as the 'foreign agents bill' requires media and nongovernmental organisations and other nonprofits to register as “pursuing the interests of a foreign power” if they receive more than 20% of their funding from abroad. Ravina Shamdasani, Spokesperson for the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), expressed that this law undermines freedom and should be shelved.

Published: 16th May 2024 02:54:47   By: United Nations

CNN Video: NYT reporter details how neighbors reacted to upside-down flag outside Supreme Court justice’s home

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Jodi Kantor, the New York Times reporter who broke the story that an upside-down American flag hung outside the home of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito after the election joins CNN's Laura Coates to break down the details of her reporting. #CNN #News

Published: 17th May 2024 08:52:24   By: CNN

CNN Video: CNN rides along with evacuation unit in Ukraine as Russia advances on town

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CNN chief international security correspondent Nick Paton Walsh joins a police evacuation unit in Vovchansk, Ukraine, as the Russian military advances on the town. #CNN #News

Published: 17th May 2024 07:23:14   By: CNN

CNN Video: Sketch artist describes capturing tense moment between Michael Cohen and Trump attorney

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Veteran courtroom sketch artist Jane Rosenberg tells CNN's Anderson Cooper about the tense moment she witnessed during the cross-examination of Michael Cohen by former president Donald Trump's attorney Todd Blanche during Trump's hush money trial. #CNN #News

Published: 17th May 2024 01:49:56   By: CNN

CNN Video: Did Michael Cohen sink case against Trump? Hear what CNN panel thinks

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CNN's Anderson Cooper and Kaitlan Collins are joined by a panel of legal experts to discuss whether Michael Cohen, the star witness in the hush money trial against former president Donald Trump, may have hurt the case against Trump with his latest testimony on the witness stand. #CNN #News

Published: 17th May 2024 01:26:19   By: CNN

CNN Video: Trump attorney deals 'a significant blow to Cohen's credibility'

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CNN's Paula Reid explains how Trump's defense team tried to use Michael Cohen's testimony about a key phone call discussing the Stormy Daniels hush money payment to undermine Cohen's credibility. #Trump #CNN #News

Published: 17th May 2024 12:45:00   By: CNN

BBC News Video: Israel to respond to ICJ case of genocide in Gaza | BBC News

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The UN's top court, the International Court of Justice (ICJ), will hear Israel's response to a case brought by South Africa accusing Israel of genocide in the Gaza war. Israel, which has called South Africa's case "wholly unfounded" and "morally repugnant", will appear before ICJ judges today. Earlier this year, the ICJ said South Africa had a right to bring its case against Israel and that Palestinians had “plausible rights to protection from genocide” - rights which were at a real risk of irreparable damage. Meanwhile, there has been further calls for Israel to allow more aid into Gaza by reopening the Rafah crossing. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #Israel #Gaza #SouthAfrica #BBCNews

Published: 17th May 2024 08:35:07   By: BBC News

BBC News Video: How good is the latest version of ChatGPT? | BBC News

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OpenAI has unveiled its latest version of ChatGPT - called GPT-4o. It is faster than earlier models of the chatbot and has been programmed to sound conversational in its responses to prompts. It will gradually be rolled out to all users of ChatGPT, including free-users. OpenAI say they've tested it with external experts and will continue to mitigate risks such as bias, fairness and misinformation as they're discovered. On the latest Artificial Intelligence: Decoded, BBC News explores OpenAI’s latest moves. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #Technology #AI #BBCNews

Published: 16th May 2024 09:30:04   By: BBC News

BBC News Video: Slovak PM Robert Fico shooting suspect charged with attempted murder | BBC News

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A man has been charged with the attempted murder of Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico. The alleged assailant has not been formally named, but local reports have widely identified him as a 71-year-old from the town of Levice. Reports say he could face up to life in prison. The politician is in a serious but stable condition after being shot several times whilst speaking to a crowd during a visit to Handlova. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #RobertFico #Slovakia #BBCNews

Published: 16th May 2024 07:00:34   By: BBC News

BBC News Video: Argentina's President Milei denies ordinary Argentines are paying for austerity cuts | BBC News

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Argentina's President Javier Milei has denied that it is ordinary Argentines who are paying for his radical austerity measures. In a BBC interview, Mr Milei, who campaigned with a chainsaw to symbolise his desire to slash public spending, insisted that the political class were paying for his huge cuts, not the people. The right-wing economist was voted in after years of high government spending and high debt. He spoke to the BBC's South America correspondent, Ione Wells, on 6 May 2024. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #Argentina #JavierMilei #BBCNews

Published: 16th May 2024 06:00:16   By: BBC News

BBC News Video: Israel-Gaza: South Africa calls for immediate halt to Israel's Rafah operation | BBC News

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South Africa has asked the International Court of Justice to order an immediate halt to Israel's incursion in Rafah. It says as well as direct military attacks, Israel is ‘starving’ Palestinians in Gaza by obstructing access to food and medicines. Israel has insisted it is acting in accordance with international law, dismissing the claims as “baseless blood libel”. The country launched a military campaign on Gaza to destroy Hamas in response to the group's cross-border attack on southern Israel on 7 October, during which about 1,200 people were killed and 252 others were taken hostage. More than 35,230 people have been killed in Gaza since then, according to the territory's Hamas-run health ministry. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #Israel #Gaza #SouthAfrica #BBCNews

Published: 16th May 2024 05:45:02   By: BBC News

ODN Video: Starmer Channels Blair & Miliband to Launch Election Pledges

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'Starmer Channels Blair & Miliband to Launch Election Pledges' Sir Keir Starmer has unveiled a pledge card with six "first steps" the Labour Party would take if it were to form a government after the next general election. The steps include measures to invest in the NHS, education and policing, to set up a new national energy company and an elite border force, and to promote economic stability. The move, unveiled during a campaign speech in Essex, is reminiscent of Tony Blair’s five pledges ahead of Labour’s landslide victory in 1997, and less favourably of Ed Miliband’s promises carved into stone in 2015. Report by Iain Jones. #news #uk #labour Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/ODNsubs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ondemandnews Twitter: https://twitter.com/ODN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ODN/ If you wish to purchase any of our clips for commercial use, please visit: http://www.itnproductions.co.uk/news/

Published: 16th May 2024 05:01:43   By: On Demand News

ODN Video: Slovak PM: Suspect Charged with Attempted Murder of Robert Fico

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The man behind the shooting of Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has been charged with attempted murder.    Slovak reporters have widely identified the man as a 71-year-old from the town of Levice, however he has not been formally named.   Local reports suggest he could face up to life in prison.   Robert Fico is said to be in a serious but stable condition.   It comes after he was shot several times in what is being called a “politically motivated attack”.   The gunman fired five shots at close range and Mr Fico was hit in the stomach and in the arm.   He was rushed to hospital in an air ambulance and spent five hours in surgery. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/ODNsubs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ondemandnews Twitter: https://twitter.com/ODN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ODN/ If you wish to purchase any of our clips for commercial use, please visit: http://www.itnproductions.co.uk/news/

Published: 16th May 2024 05:00:13   By: On Demand News

ODN Video: Putin Greeted in China With Extravagant Military Ceremony

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Russian President Putin received an extravagant welcome as he arrived in China on Thursday. The two-day trip marks his first state visit since he was sworn in as president for a new term. With many countries publicly condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Putin has seen China as a lifeline. Beijing has consistently backed Moscow diplomatically and condemned Western sanctions against Russia. Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping held talks where the countries’ strong relationship was stressed. #putin #russia #china Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/ODNsubs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ondemandnews Twitter: https://twitter.com/ODN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ODN/ If you wish to purchase any of our clips for commercial use, please visit: http://www.itnproductions.co.uk/news/

Published: 16th May 2024 11:31:44   By: On Demand News

ODN Video: Hundreds Pack Church for Funeral of British Gaza Aid Worker

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'Hundreds Pack Church for Funeral of British Gaza Aid Worker' The funeral of British aid worker James Kirby has taken place today at St Mary Redcliffe Church in Bristol. Mr Kirby, 47, was one of seven World Central Kitchen (WCK) workers killed in an Israeli drone attack in Gaza in April. His cousin Adam McGuire read a family tribute during the service, saying: “James’ decision to venture to Gaza, driven by his innate desire to help others, exemplified his selflessness and courage.” #news #uk #gaza Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/ODNsubs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ondemandnews Twitter: https://twitter.com/ODN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ODN/ If you wish to purchase any of our clips for commercial use, please visit: http://www.itnproductions.co.uk/news/

Published: 15th May 2024 05:30:03   By: On Demand News

ODN Video: Video Shows Moment After Slovak PM is Shot and Wounded

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Published: 15th May 2024 04:22:34   By: On Demand News

CBC Video: Displaced residents dealing with financial, emotional toll from Manitoba wildfires | Canada Tonight

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A week after a now-massive wildfire broke out in northwestern Manitoba, residents and local officials are still grappling with the financial and emotional burdens. Provincial officials say financial assistance is available, but not instantaneous. The wildfires are 'very trying on your financial situations,' says Lori Forbes, municipal emergency co-ordinator. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS Connect with CBC News Online: For breaking news, video, audio and in-depth coverage: http://bit.ly/1Z0m6iX Follow CBC News on TikTok: https://bit.ly/3TnHioe Follow CBC News on Twitter: http://bit.ly/1sA5P9H Find CBC News on Facebook: http://bit.ly/1WjG36m Follow CBC News on Instagram: http://bit.ly/1Z0iE7O Subscribe to CBC News on Snapchat: https://bit.ly/3leaWsr Download the CBC News app for iOS: http://apple.co/25mpsUz Download the CBC News app for Android: http://bit.ly/1XxuozZ »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» For more than 80 years, CBC News has been the source Canadians turn to, to keep them informed about their communities, their country and their world. Through regional and national programming on multiple platforms, including CBC Television, CBC News Network, CBC Radio, CBCNews.ca, mobile and on-demand, CBC News and its internationally recognized team of award-winning journalists deliver the breaking stories, the issues, the analyses and the personalities that matter to Canadians.

Published: 17th May 2024 12:27:16   By: CBC News

CBC Video: 600,000 Palestinians flee parts of Rafah, as Israel’s ground operation begins | Power & Politics

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Hundreds of thousands have fled Rafah as Israel steps up its ground operation. Now, the International Red Cross is opening a new field hospital in Rafah that will treat 200 people a day. Hisham Mhanna, a Red Cross spokesperson in Gaza, says there's only one hospital remaining in the entire Gaza Strip. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS Connect with CBC News Online: For breaking news, video, audio and in-depth coverage: http://bit.ly/1Z0m6iX Follow CBC News on TikTok: https://bit.ly/3TnHioe Follow CBC News on Twitter: http://bit.ly/1sA5P9H Find CBC News on Facebook: http://bit.ly/1WjG36m Follow CBC News on Instagram: http://bit.ly/1Z0iE7O Subscribe to CBC News on Snapchat: https://bit.ly/3leaWsr Download the CBC News app for iOS: http://apple.co/25mpsUz Download the CBC News app for Android: http://bit.ly/1XxuozZ »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» For more than 80 years, CBC News has been the source Canadians turn to, to keep them informed about their communities, their country and their world. Through regional and national programming on multiple platforms, including CBC Television, CBC News Network, CBC Radio, CBCNews.ca, mobile and on-demand, CBC News and its internationally recognized team of award-winning journalists deliver the breaking stories, the issues, the analyses and the personalities that matter to Canadians.

Published: 17th May 2024 12:07:35   By: CBC News

CBC Video: B.C. United Leader says merger with B.C. Conservatives unlikely | Power & Politics

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A change in British Columbia's political landscape could be coming as the province discusses a potential merger between B.C.'s United and Conservative parties. CBC's Chad Pawson has details on the merger talks swirling around the two main opposition parties. Also, the Power Panel weighs in on efforts to defeat the B.C. NDP in the next election. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS Connect with CBC News Online: For breaking news, video, audio and in-depth coverage: http://bit.ly/1Z0m6iX Follow CBC News on TikTok: https://bit.ly/3TnHioe Follow CBC News on Twitter: http://bit.ly/1sA5P9H Find CBC News on Facebook: http://bit.ly/1WjG36m Follow CBC News on Instagram: http://bit.ly/1Z0iE7O Subscribe to CBC News on Snapchat: https://bit.ly/3leaWsr Download the CBC News app for iOS: http://apple.co/25mpsUz Download the CBC News app for Android: http://bit.ly/1XxuozZ »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» For more than 80 years, CBC News has been the source Canadians turn to, to keep them informed about their communities, their country and their world. Through regional and national programming on multiple platforms, including CBC Television, CBC News Network, CBC Radio, CBCNews.ca, mobile and on-demand, CBC News and its internationally recognized team of award-winning journalists deliver the breaking stories, the issues, the analyses and the personalities that matter to Canadians.

Published: 16th May 2024 11:01:30   By: CBC News

CBC Video: Sask. Speaker accuses MLAs of trying to influence his decisions | Power & Politics

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Outgoing Saskatchewan House Speaker Randy Weekes rose in the legislature today to accuse the government House leader of intimidation and harassment. The CBC's Adam Hunter brings us the details from Regina, and says it was something no one expected. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS Connect with CBC News Online: For breaking news, video, audio and in-depth coverage: http://bit.ly/1Z0m6iX Follow CBC News on TikTok: https://bit.ly/3TnHioe Follow CBC News on Twitter: http://bit.ly/1sA5P9H Find CBC News on Facebook: http://bit.ly/1WjG36m Follow CBC News on Instagram: http://bit.ly/1Z0iE7O Subscribe to CBC News on Snapchat: https://bit.ly/3leaWsr Download the CBC News app for iOS: http://apple.co/25mpsUz Download the CBC News app for Android: http://bit.ly/1XxuozZ »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» For more than 80 years, CBC News has been the source Canadians turn to, to keep them informed about their communities, their country and their world. Through regional and national programming on multiple platforms, including CBC Television, CBC News Network, CBC Radio, CBCNews.ca, mobile and on-demand, CBC News and its internationally recognized team of award-winning journalists deliver the breaking stories, the issues, the analyses and the personalities that matter to Canadians.

Published: 16th May 2024 10:49:03   By: CBC News

CBC Video: These banded birds have scientists singing a new tune

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Biologists at the Beaverhill Bird Observatory near Tofield, Alta., have discovered a change in the wings of birds. They believe it's connected to climate change. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS Connect with CBC News Online: For breaking news, video, audio and in-depth coverage: http://bit.ly/1Z0m6iX Follow CBC News on TikTok: https://bit.ly/3TnHioe Follow CBC News on Twitter: http://bit.ly/1sA5P9H Find CBC News on Facebook: http://bit.ly/1WjG36m Follow CBC News on Instagram: http://bit.ly/1Z0iE7O Subscribe to CBC News on Snapchat: https://bit.ly/3leaWsr Download the CBC News app for iOS: http://apple.co/25mpsUz Download the CBC News app for Android: http://bit.ly/1XxuozZ »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» For more than 80 years, CBC News has been the source Canadians turn to, to keep them informed about their communities, their country and their world. Through regional and national programming on multiple platforms, including CBC Television, CBC News Network, CBC Radio, CBCNews.ca, mobile and on-demand, CBC News and its internationally recognized team of award-winning journalists deliver the breaking stories, the issues, the analyses and the personalities that matter to Canadians.

Published: 16th May 2024 09:27:00   By: CBC News

International Video: India election: Modi rivals hit by string of raids and arrests

Play Video: India election: Modi rivals hit by string of raids and arrests

India is more than halfway through its marathon six week-long general election, which is due to end on June 1st. Narendra Modi is hoping to secure a supermajority in parliament for the BJP - despite being up against a broad opposition alliance. In recent weeks, his rivals have suffered a string of raids and arrests - most notably Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, prompting the opposition to accuse the government of using investigative agencies to damage it. (Subscribe: https://bit.ly/C4_News_Subscribe) ----------------------- Follow us: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Channel4News/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/Channel4News TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@c4news Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/channel4news/

Published: 15th May 2024 06:52:19   By: Channel 4 News

International Video: Israel Hamas war: fighting intensifies as Palestinians mark Nakba anniversary

Play Video: Israel Hamas war: fighting intensifies as Palestinians mark Nakba anniversary

Fighting in Gaza has intensified again today, including in the southern city of Rafah, despite international calls for Israel to show restraint. The Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted his forces would press on - saying efforts to root out another four Hamas battalions could take weeks. While Palestinians have been marking the anniversary of what they call the 'Nakba' or catastrophe - when hundreds of thousands were forced to flee their homes during the 1948 war surrounding Israel's creation. (Subscribe: https://bit.ly/C4_News_Subscribe) ----------------------- Follow us: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Channel4News/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/Channel4News TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@c4news Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/channel4news/

Published: 15th May 2024 06:39:23   By: Channel 4 News

International Video: Slovakia PM in life-threatening condition after shooting

Play Video: Slovakia PM in life-threatening condition after shooting

With Slovakia's prime minister's life hanging in the balance - his political rivals and supporters have come together to denounce the assassination attempt - calling it an attack on Slovak democracy. Robert Fico was hit in the stomach after a gunman opened fire during a meeting with supporters in the town of Handlova, just over 100 miles from the capital Bratislava. He was airlifted to hospital - where the next few hours will prove critical. A warning - there are shocking images from the very start of this report. (Subscribe: https://bit.ly/C4_News_Subscribe) ----------------------- Follow us: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Channel4News/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/Channel4News TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@c4news Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/channel4news/

Published: 15th May 2024 06:36:04   By: Channel 4 News

International Video: Georgia: Protestors and riot police face off as ‘foreign agents’ bill approved

Play Video: Georgia: Protestors and riot police face off as ‘foreign agents’ bill approved

Riot police are confronting crowds of protestors outside the Georgian parliament in Tbilisi tonight after MPs gave their approval to the country's divisive Foreign Influence law. (Subscribe: https://bit.ly/C4_News_Subscribe) Scuffles broke out inside the parliament too, as deputies traded blows over the legislation, which opponents say will stifle dissent and jeopardise Georgia's hopes of joining the European Union. ----------------------- Follow us: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Channel4News/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/Channel4News TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@c4news Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/channel4news/

Published: 14th May 2024 06:34:18   By: Channel 4 News

International Video: Georgia protests: violent clashes ahead of ‘Russia bill’ vote

Play Video: Georgia protests: violent clashes ahead of ‘Russia bill’ vote

Crowds of protestors have gathered again in the Georgian capital Tbilisi after police broke up a demonstration outside the parliament building. (Subscribe: https://bit.ly/C4_News_Subscribe) ------- The protests have brought tens of thousands of people onto the streets in an attempt to stop MPs passing a controversial 'foreign agents' law, which they say mirrors a law used by Russia's President Putin to crack down on opponents and stifle freedom of speech. Get more news at our site - https://www.channel4.com/news/ Follow us: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Channel4News/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/Channel4News TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@c4news Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/channel4news/

Published: 13th May 2024 06:36:14   By: Channel 4 News