Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire, Protests in Pakistan, Trump Threatens Tariffs

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🗓️ 27 November 2024

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A 60-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has gone into effect. Security forces dispersed thousands of protesters in the capital of Pakistan after they marched on the city to demand the release of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan. And, President-elect Donald Trump has threatened tariffs against Canada, Mexico and China in a bid to stem the flow of fentanyl and unauthorized migrants into the country.

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0:00.0	A 60-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has gone into effect.
0:07.6	This has been the deadliest conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in decades.
0:12.7	So what happens now for people displaced by war?
0:15.1	I'm Rob Schmitz. That's A. Martinez, and this is up first from NPR News.
0:21.8	Security forces disperse thousands of protesters in Pakistan's capital last night.
0:26.7	All you could see was tear gas and it was just a lot of chaos.
0:32.3	They're demanding jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan be released. Will they get their way?
0:36.8	And President-elect Trump has threatened tariffs against Canada, Mexico, and China in a bid to stem
0:41.4	the flow of fentanyl and unauthorized migrants.
0:43.9	That is an unachievable goal. No country will accomplish that.
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