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and Barisan Ethirajan. A reminder, if there's anything you'd like to know about Donald Trump's first week in power, now is your chance. We're planning to do a special question and answers edition of the podcast, and we need your help. Please send in your questions to globalpodcast at bbc.co.uk. Even better if you can record it as a voice note.
and Barisan Ethirajan. A reminder, if there's anything you'd like to know about Donald Trump's first week in power, now is your chance. We're planning to do a special question and answers edition of the podcast, and we need your help. Please send in your questions to globalpodcast at bbc.co.uk. Even better if you can record it as a voice note.
A judge in Kenya has warned he'll imprison the country's police chief for contempt of court on Monday if the officer fails for a third time to show up and account for a recent string of alleged abductions. The disappearance of dozens of young government critics since anti-tax protests last year has provoked a public backlash, although the police have denied any involvement.
A judge in Kenya has warned he'll imprison the country's police chief for contempt of court on Monday if the officer fails for a third time to show up and account for a recent string of alleged abductions. The disappearance of dozens of young government critics since anti-tax protests last year has provoked a public backlash, although the police have denied any involvement.
Our AFCA correspondent Barbara Petusher reports.
Our AFCA correspondent Barbara Petusher reports.
That report from Barbara Pletusher. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, there's been intense fighting in recent months between M23 rebels backed by Rwanda and Congolese government forces. Reports say the rebels are nearing the regional capital of Goma in the east of the country.
That report from Barbara Pletusher. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, there's been intense fighting in recent months between M23 rebels backed by Rwanda and Congolese government forces. Reports say the rebels are nearing the regional capital of Goma in the east of the country.
Officials say more than 200 people have been killed in South Kivu province to the south of Goma after the M23 seized several mining towns. The Red Cross has described the numbers of injured as overwhelming. Emmanuel Lampère is from Médecins Sans Frontières, or Doctors Without Borders, and is based in the capital, Kinshasa.
Officials say more than 200 people have been killed in South Kivu province to the south of Goma after the M23 seized several mining towns. The Red Cross has described the numbers of injured as overwhelming. Emmanuel Lampère is from Médecins Sans Frontières, or Doctors Without Borders, and is based in the capital, Kinshasa.
Our Africa regional editor Richard Kagoi told me how far the rebels had advanced.
Our Africa regional editor Richard Kagoi told me how far the rebels had advanced.
And remind us what this conflict is all about.
And remind us what this conflict is all about.
Richard Cagoy. Rupert Murdoch's media company NGN, or News Group Newspapers, is now estimated to have spent upwards of $1.25 billion in damages to those who claim their phones were hacked and their privacy invaded by two of their tabloid newspapers, the News of the World and The Sun.
Richard Cagoy. Rupert Murdoch's media company NGN, or News Group Newspapers, is now estimated to have spent upwards of $1.25 billion in damages to those who claim their phones were hacked and their privacy invaded by two of their tabloid newspapers, the News of the World and The Sun.
Among those targeted, actresses like Sienna Miller, singers like the Spice Girls' Mel B, sportsmen and UK politicians. Another notable victim, of course, was Prince Harry, who was awarded substantial damages on Wednesday after NGN apologised for a serious intrusion and admitted incidents of unlawful activity. Now, another victim, the actor Hugh Grant, is pushing for further accountability.
Among those targeted, actresses like Sienna Miller, singers like the Spice Girls' Mel B, sportsmen and UK politicians. Another notable victim, of course, was Prince Harry, who was awarded substantial damages on Wednesday after NGN apologised for a serious intrusion and admitted incidents of unlawful activity. Now, another victim, the actor Hugh Grant, is pushing for further accountability.
Stephanie Prentice told me more.
Stephanie Prentice told me more.