Gas prices are rising across the US as the shutdown of the country's
largest fuel pipeline enters a fifth day.
Colonial Pipeline was hit by ransomware hackers on Friday causing a
shutdown in the network that supplies almost half of the east coast's
fuel.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
UN PEACEKEEPER KILLED
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A female UN peacekeeper has been killed by rebels in an attack that occurred in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The UN peacekeeping mission says the Malawian peacekeeper was killed on Monday by suspected rebels of the Allied Democratic Forces. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.
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Security Surrounds Bobi Wine's Home Ahead Museveni Swearing-in
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In Uganda security forces have surrounded homes of opposition candidates ahead of President Yoweri Museveni's swearing-in.
Ugandan Police say they are preventing planned disruption of the event by the opposition.
The Ugandan leader is one of the longest serving in Africa, having been in office for 35 years.
Ugandan Police say they are preventing planned disruption of the event by the opposition.
The Ugandan leader is one of the longest serving in Africa, having been in office for 35 years.
Isabel Nakirya reports from Kampala.
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Children killed in school shooting in central Russia
At least eight children and one teacher have been killed in a school shooting in the Russian city of Kazan. One person has been arrested while police look for another possible suspect. Julia Chapman has more.
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QUEEN'S SPEECH TO SET OUT LEGISLATIVE AGENDA
The Queen will carry out her first engagement in public later since the death of Prince Philip.
She'll deliver the Queen's Speech at Parliament (1030G) which sets out the government's upcoming legislative agenda.
It'll contain plans for legislation on skills and training, countering state threats, asylum rules, animal rights and more.
However, it's reported the speech will not contain a finalised plan on social care funding.
Joyce Pinfield, the vice chair of the National Care Association, says it's not good enough.
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Germany condemns rocket attacks on Israel
European leaders are calling for calm in Israel, after a night of rocket attacks from Hamas militants in Gaza.
Germany said such attacks cannot be justified, and urged both sides to exercise restraint.
Trent Murray reports from Berlin:
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Germany said such attacks cannot be justified, and urged both sides to exercise restraint.
Trent Murray reports from Berlin:
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China's Population Grows to 1.41 billion, Birth Rate Slows
China's population growth rate fell to 5.3% from 5.7% a decade ago but still rose by about 72 million to 1.41 billion people, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.
That means China is still the world's most populous nation but officials said its ageing demographic will continue to put pressure on the development of the country.
Head of the National Bureau of Statistics Ning Jizhe noted some of the positive highlights of the findings.
That means China is still the world's most populous nation but officials said its ageing demographic will continue to put pressure on the development of the country.
Head of the National Bureau of Statistics Ning Jizhe noted some of the positive highlights of the findings.
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WHO labels the B1617 variant first discovered in India, a variant of global concern
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The World Health Organization has labeled the B1 617 variant first discovered in India – a variant of global concern…
As the double mutant strain appears to spread more easily.
It's already wreaking havoc in its country of origin…
And has spread to at least 21 other countries.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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Duration: 42 seconds
Monday, May 10, 2021
FDA authorizes Pfizer coronavirus vaccine for adolescents
The US Food and Drug Administration has authorized the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine for use in children ages twelve to fifteen.
The expanded eligibility is expected to provide a boost to the country's vaccination drive, which has slowed in recent weeks.
US Correspondent Ira Spitzer has more
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Heavy losses for Nasdaq as tech plummets [Short version without SOT]
It was a bad start to the trading week for the Nasdaq following a
substantial sell-off for tech stocks.
And President Joe Biden has sought to brush off April's disappointing
jobs report maintaining that the U.S. economic recovery is still on
track.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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substantial sell-off for tech stocks.
And President Joe Biden has sought to brush off April's disappointing
jobs report maintaining that the U.S. economic recovery is still on
track.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Heavy losses for Nasdaq as tech plummets
It was a bad start to the trading week for the Nasdaq following a
substantial sell-off for tech stocks.
And President Joe Biden has sought to brush off April's disappointing
jobs report maintaining that the U.S. economic recovery is still on
track.
William Denselow reports From New York.
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DUR: 80 seconds
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substantial sell-off for tech stocks.
And President Joe Biden has sought to brush off April's disappointing
jobs report maintaining that the U.S. economic recovery is still on
track.
William Denselow reports From New York.
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U.S. condemns rocket attacks on Israel and calls for calm in Jerusalem
The U.S. State Department has condemned rocket attacks into Israel by Hamas.
Israel has launched air strikes against militant targets in the Gaza Strip in retaliation, as more violent clashes between Israeli police and Palestinians break out in Jerusalem.
Our U.S. correspondent Giles Gibson reports.
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Biden: Kremlin not behind US pipeline hack
US President Joe Biden says the Russian government was not behind the
hacking of America's largest fuel pipeline.
But he told reporters Moscow bears some responsibility.
As US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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hacking of America's largest fuel pipeline.
But he told reporters Moscow bears some responsibility.
As US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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UN Security Council discuss Jerusalem unrest
The United Nations Security Council has met to discuss recent clashes
in Jerusalem amid the worst violence the city has seen in recent
years.
Rockets have been fired from Gaza and more than 300 Palestinians have
been injured in clashes with Israeli police by East Jerusalem's
Al-Aqsa mosque.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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in Jerusalem amid the worst violence the city has seen in recent
years.
Rockets have been fired from Gaza and more than 300 Palestinians have
been injured in clashes with Israeli police by East Jerusalem's
Al-Aqsa mosque.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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ENGLAND'S LOCKDOWN TO EASE FURTHER
England's covid-19 lockdown will ease further next Monday, the UK government has confirmed.
Indoor hospitality will reopen and house-hold mixing can start again.
Olly Barratt reports from London.
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EU chooses not to renew AstraZeneca contract after June
The European Union has chosen not to renew an order of AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine after June.
It follows a high-profile dispute with the pharmaceutical company over the supply of vaccines to the EU earlier this year.
Lucy Hough has more from Brussels.
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UK opposition party rejig unveiled -- senior shadow ministers sacked
Sir Keir Starmer has sacked one of his most senior shadow ministers in his first cabinet reshuffle since becoming leader of the UK's main opposition Labour Party.
Anneliese (PRON: Anna-lease) Dodds, formerly shadow Chancellor, has been demoted to the party's Chair, a position that had been held by deputy leader Angela Rayner.
The shake-up of Sir Keir's team follows Labour's poor election results in England last week.
From London, Benji Hyer reports.
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US pipeline cyberattack hits fuel prices
US motorists are expected to see a shortage of fuel and an increase in
prices after a cyber attack shut down the country's largest pipeline.
Four days after the attack it's still not clear when the pipeline,
that carries almost half the east coast's fuel supply, will be
operating again.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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DUR: 38 seconds
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prices after a cyber attack shut down the country's largest pipeline.
Four days after the attack it's still not clear when the pipeline,
that carries almost half the east coast's fuel supply, will be
operating again.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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DUR: 38 seconds
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BORIS JOHNSON EXPECTED TO CONFIRM EASING OF COVID RESTRICTIONS
A further easing of coronavirus restrictions in England is expected to be announced - as the government continues along its so-called roadmap out of lockdown. As well as indoor hospitality getting the go ahead, people could also be allowed to start inviting others into their homes for the first time in months. Laura Makin-Isherwood has more.
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DRC REBELS KILLED
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The army in the Democratic Republic of Congo says it has killed 10 rebels in an offensive that occurred in the east of the country on Sunday.
The offensive began on Thursday in North Kivu province shortly after a state of siege imposed by the government took effect. Chris Ocamringa has more from KInshasa...
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