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8. April 2017, 21:58

Clinton accepts Democratic nomination

Hillary Clinton has accepted the Democratic Party's nomination for US president. In her acceptance speech in Philadelphia, she said that her Republican rival Donald Trump had neither the character nor the experience to hold the office. Clinton is the first woman to be nominated for the post by a major party in the US. She told the Convention that November's election would be a "moment of reckoning" and that she accepted the nomination: "and so my friends it is with humility, determination and boundless confidence in America's promise that I accept your nomination for President of the United States."

Red Cross urges guarantees for Aleppo

The International Committee of the Red Cross says a proposal to create a humanitarian corridor for the besieged Syrian city of Aleppo must ensure that Syrians are protected and supported whether they choose to leave or stay. Russia, a close ally of the Syrian government, has announced that 3 routes will be opened for civilians and unarmed rebels and a fourth for armed rebels. Earlier this week, the UN said that food supplies in the city were expected to run out by the middle of August.

Pope Francis visits Auschwitz

On the third day of his trip to Poland, Pope Francis has been praying in silence at the former NAZI death camp at Auschwitz. The pontiff also met survivors of Auschwitz and Poles who risked their lives during the war to hide Jews from the Nazis.

Indonesia executes 4 people for drug crimes

In spite of international protests, Indonesia has executed four people convicted of drug crimes. An Indonesian national and 3 Nigerians were executed by firing squad. Earlier this week, the government said 14 people on death row, mostly foreigners, would face the death penalty for drugs offences. Human rights groups and several foreign governments have urged Jakarta to abolish capital punishment.

Crackdown continues in Turkey

21 journalists have appeared in court in Turkey after being detained as part of the sweeping crackdown which followed an attempted coup earlier this month. The clampdown has targeted thousands of people suspected of having ties to the US-based cleric Fethullah Gulen who's accused by the government of masterminding the plot. He's denied any involvement. Detentions of those seen to be opponents or critics of the government have also spread to the economic sector with the arrest of the head of Turkey's biggest petrochemicals firm Petkim.

The weather

Frequent sunshine, but also some cloud about and isolated showers and storms. There'll be a lively wind and highs are ranging between 22 and 30 degrees.

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