The major U.S. indexes closed in positive territory Thursday in what
was a choppy day of trading.
After a steep selloff Wednesday traders turned their attention to a
batch of mixed economic data.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Thursday, September 24, 2020
Republican leader insists on peaceful transfer of power after US election
The leader of the Republican party has insisted that there will be an "orderly" transition of power after the presidential election
Mitch McConnell's tweet comes after President Trump refused to commit to a peaceful handover should he lose.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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Two US officers shot in Breonna Taylor protests
Two US police have been shot during protests over the decision not to
prosecute the officers who killed African American Breonna Taylor.
A Kentucky grand jury charged one man with wanton endangerment but did
not charge any of the three policemen involved for her death.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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prosecute the officers who killed African American Breonna Taylor.
A Kentucky grand jury charged one man with wanton endangerment but did
not charge any of the three policemen involved for her death.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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Former Volkswagen CEO faces criminal proceedings
A German court has ruled the former chief executive of Volkswagen, Martin Winterkorn, must face trial on a new set of charges over his role in the company's diesel emissions scandal.
Trent Murray reports from Berlin.
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US car makers sue government over tariffs on Chinese parts
Several carmakers are suing the US government over taxes imposed on
Chinese imports.
The tariffs are part of a trade war between the US and China.
Sarah Walton reports
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Chinese imports.
The tariffs are part of a trade war between the US and China.
Sarah Walton reports
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U.S. posts rise in weekly jobless claims
More Americans filed for first time unemployment benefits last week
than analysts expected.
It's fueled fears that the economic recovery seen in recent weeks may
be spluttering.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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than analysts expected.
It's fueled fears that the economic recovery seen in recent weeks may
be spluttering.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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SPIKE IN DEMAND FOR FLU VACCINE LEAVES UK PHARMACIES OUT OF STOCK
England's pharmacies are struggling to meet demand for the flu vaccine.
In response, some many have paused online bookings, and are only offering the vaccine to the most vulnerable.
Demand has soared after a Government campaign to encourage vaccination, to try to reduce pressure on the National Health Service over the winter.
Stuart Smith has more from London.
In response, some many have paused online bookings, and are only offering the vaccine to the most vulnerable.
Demand has soared after a Government campaign to encourage vaccination, to try to reduce pressure on the National Health Service over the winter.
Stuart Smith has more from London.
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European Health Commissioner issues stark warning over rise in Covid-19 cases
The European Health Commissioner has issued a dire warning over a spike in coronavirus infections across the bloc, with some member states now worse off than they were at the height of the pandemic in early spring. Stella Kyriakides said the EU is facing its "last chance" to turn things around if it wanted to prevent a repeat of last spring. Toni Waterman has more.
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EU condemns Lukashenko inauguration
The EU has said the inauguration of Alexander Lukashenko as president of Belarus lacks legitimacy, and contradicts the will of large parts of the Belarusian people.
The bloc says it is reviewing its relationship with the country.
Lucy Hough is our Europe Correspondent.
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UK GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES 'JOB SUPPORT SCHEME'
The UK government will continue to top up the wages of workers through winter in an effort to stop mass unemployment due to the coronavirus.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveiled new measures to protect jobs in parliament on Thursday.
Holly Hudson has more.
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Covid-19 contact tracing app launches in parts of UK
A coronavirus contact tracing app has been rolled out across England and Wales.
'NHS Covid-19' tells people to self-isolate for 14 days if it detects they were in close contact with someone who has the virus, as Benji Hyer explains from London.
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Madeleine McCann suspect loses court appeal
The man at the centre of the investigation into the disappearance of Madeleine McCann has lost a court appeal to have a separate jail sentence overturned.
Trent Murray reports from Berlin with the latest.
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The EU does not recognize Lukashenko
INTRO The European Union does not recognize the leadership of Aleksander Lukashenko, who was secretly sworn in for a sixth term as president of Belarus. The high representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs, Josep Borell, said on Thursday that the new mandate claimed by Lukashenko lacked any democratic legitimacy. The unannounced inauguration ceremony in Minsk was followed by new protests and new arrests. Galina Polonskaya has more on this.
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Thousands of farmers take to the streets in India to protest against agricultural reforms
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Thousands of farmers are taking to the streets in India to protest against new agricultural reforms.
They say the proposed laws put the farming sector at risk of being exploited by large corporates.
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NHS COVID APP LAUNCHES
A new covid-19 contact-tracing app has gone live for people living in England and Wales.
The government had hoped to have an app up and running several months ago, but issues with design and usability have delayed it.
People are being urged to download the app which can alert users when they come into close contact with someone who tests positive.
The UK reported 6178 covid-19 cases on Wednesday - up over 1000 on the day before.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock says the NHS Covid-19 app will help keep rising cases under control.
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Australia – Bank hit with billion dollar fines over money laundering
Westpac, one of Australia's four major banking institutions, has been hit with the largest fine in Australian corporate history
Shaun Bindley reports from Brisbane
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Trump refuses to commit to peaceful transition if Biden wins election
US President Donald Trump has refused to confirm whether or not he will commit to a peaceful transition if his Democratic rival Joe Biden wins the election in November.
He was speaking at a White House Press Briefing.
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.
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He was speaking at a White House Press Briefing.
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.
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Hong Kong's tourism industry appeals for relaxation of COVID-19 travel rules
Hong Kong's tourism industry is appealing to the government to speed up negotiations on the creation of COVID-19 travel bubbles for the city.
Industry leaders say many local businesses are on the verge of collapse.
Richard Kimber reports.
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China Eases Restrictions on Foreigners Re-entering
China has eased entry restrictions on foreigners holding some types of residence permits.
The foreign ministry has advised they'll now be able to re-enter the country without having to apply for new documents.
Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.
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The foreign ministry has advised they'll now be able to re-enter the country without having to apply for new documents.
Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.
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Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Major losses on Wall Street after a bad day for the tech sector
It was a bad day of trading on Wall Street Wednesday with a number of
tech giants posting heavy losses.
Traders were also reacting to the Federal Reserve Chair's calls for
more fiscal stimulus.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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tech giants posting heavy losses.
Traders were also reacting to the Federal Reserve Chair's calls for
more fiscal stimulus.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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