The U.S. markets have registered another day of losses as inflation
concerns persist.
And it was a tough day for cryptocurrencies with Bitcoin taking a pummeling.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide.
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
NY Attorney General joins Trump Organization criminal probe update
New York's attorney general is joining the Manhattan district
attorney's criminal probe into the Trump Organization.
Both offices have been conducting parallel investigations for more
than a year but the attorney general's had been civil rather than
criminal.
William Denselow has more from New York.
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attorney's criminal probe into the Trump Organization.
Both offices have been conducting parallel investigations for more
than a year but the attorney general's had been civil rather than
criminal.
William Denselow has more from New York.
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New York City lifts most Covid-19 restrictions
Most Covid-19 restrictions have been lifted in New York.
It comes a year after the city became the epicenter of the global pandemic.
Sarah Walton reports.
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It comes a year after the city became the epicenter of the global pandemic.
Sarah Walton reports.
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EU COUNTRIES CLOSE TO AGREEMENT ON SUMMER TRAVEL
Ambassadors representing the EU countries have agreed borders should reopen for non-essential travel for those coming from places with low Covid-19 infection rates and for those who are fully vaccinated.
Their recommendation still requires sign off at the highest levels but is expected to be granted.
Stuart Smith has more from Brussels.
Their recommendation still requires sign off at the highest levels but is expected to be granted.
Stuart Smith has more from Brussels.
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UK TRAVEL CONFUSION CRITICISED
The UK government's under mounting pressure over what critics claim is confusion about its covid-19 international travel rules.
Trips to countries rated as Green and Amber on the UK's traffic light system became legal on Monday.
But it's not as simple as that... as Olly Barratt reports from London.
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President tells Netanyahu to begin "significant de-escalation"
US President Joe Biden has told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin
Netanyahu he "expects a significant de-escalation" today.
However, he again stopped short of calling directly for a ceasefire in
the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Netanyahu he "expects a significant de-escalation" today.
However, he again stopped short of calling directly for a ceasefire in
the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Biden tells Netanyahu to begin immediate de-escalation of violence
President Biden has told Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he now expects a "significant de-escalation" of Israeli attacks on Palestinian positions in the Gaza Strip beginning today.
It was their fourth phone call in the last week.
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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Ryanair scores in fight to block rivals’ billion dollar bailouts
Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair scored two major victories on Wednesday when Europe's second-highest court ruled that billions of dollars in state aid granted to rivals KLM and TAP were not properly carried out.
The court annulled the aid granted to both carriers but suspended the recovery of the money pending the Commission's next move.
Toni Waterman has more from Brussels.
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The court annulled the aid granted to both carriers but suspended the recovery of the money pending the Commission's next move.
Toni Waterman has more from Brussels.
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France eases coronavirus restrictions on culture and hospitality sectors
The next stage of the French government's plan to reopen the economy and loosen restrictions comes into effect from today/Wednesday 19 May.
Cafes and restaurants can now reopen their outside areas and cinemas, museums, theatres, and non-essential shops can also reopen.
They have been closed for more than six months since the second Covid-19 lockdown in France in October 2020.
Ross Cullen reports.
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Cafes and restaurants can now reopen their outside areas and cinemas, museums, theatres, and non-essential shops can also reopen.
They have been closed for more than six months since the second Covid-19 lockdown in France in October 2020.
Ross Cullen reports.
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JENNY MCGEE SUBJECT OF QUESTION AT UK PMQs
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's been asked about Kiwi nurse Jenny McGee in the weekly Prime Minister's Questions session in the House of Commons.
Having cared for Boris Johnson when he was hospitalised with Covid-19 last year, she now says she's leaving the National Health Service.
She's told a TV documentary NHS staff are not being paid what they deserve.
Boris Johnson was asked about her comments by Labour MP Andy Slaughter.
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NY Attorney General joins Trump Organization criminal probe
New York's attorney general is joining the Manhattan district
attorney's criminal probe into the Trump Organization.
Both offices have been conducting investigations for more than a year
but the attorney general's had been civil rather than criminal.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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attorney's criminal probe into the Trump Organization.
Both offices have been conducting investigations for more than a year
but the attorney general's had been civil rather than criminal.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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INFLATION RATE SURGES IN THE UK
The UK inflation rate more than doubled in the last month - driven by hikes in energy costs and clothing prices. Figures from the Office for National Statistics showed the Consumer Price Index jumping from 0.7% in March to 1.5% in April. The Governor of the Bank of England is said to be watching the situation 'extremely carefully'. Laura Makin-Isherwood has more.
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Lavrov and Blinken to meet on sidelines of Arctic Council meeting
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken are due to hold talks in Reykjavik on the sidelines of the Arctic Council ministerial meeting. It will be the first high-level meeting between Russia and the U.S. since the start of the Biden administration. Julia Chapman has more.
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Covid-19 curfew lifted in Berlin
With Covid-19 infection levels falling across Europe, authorities are gradually lifting lockdown restrictions that have, in some places, been in place for over six months.
In Berlin, a controversial nighttime curfew has been lifted and beer gardens are preparing to reopen.
From the German capital, Trent Murray reports.
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UK GOVT UNDER PRESSURE OVER INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL
The UK government's under mounting pressure over what critics claim is confusion about its international travel rules.
Travel to countries rated as Green and Amber on the UK's traffic light system became legal on Monday.
But while one government minister suggested people could visit friends and family in Amber locations... the Prime Minister says people should not be holidaying in those destinations... and a health minister's urged people not to holiday abroad at all this year.
Skills minister Gillian Keegan says the guidance is clear.
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India reports world's highest single day COVID-19 fatalities
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India has recorded the highest number of COVID fatalities in any country.
4,529 deaths were reported on Wednesday…
And experts claim – the real number could be ten times as high.
Ishan Garg reports.
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Australia – Australians increasingly nervous about covid vaccine.
As the rollout of the covid vaccine in Australia continues, 29% of Australians surveyed say they have no plans to receive the jab.
The Resolve Strategic poll shows the hesitancy around receiving the AstraZeneca vaccine has grown following reports of blood clots in recipients in Australia and overseas.
Shaun Bindley reports from Brisbane.
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Japan withdraws immigration bill amid detainee death controversy
The Japanese government has withdrawn a controversial revision to immigration law that would have made it easier for officials to report asylum seekers. The reversal comes amid an outcry over the death of a Sri Lankan woman in detention.
Phoebe Amoroso reports in Tokyo.
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Chinese-funded runway signals growing influence in South Pacific
China has pledged financial assistance to revamp a runway in the Southern Pacific nation of Kiribati, raising concerns of potential military usage.
The island is immediately south of the Marshall Islands, which hosts a US military site for missile tests, and is strategically positioned along sea lanes connecting the US and Australia.
Samuel Wong reports from Brisbane.
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Pelosi calls for boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics
The Speaker of the US House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, is
urging America to boycott the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics.
She wants a "diplomatic boycott" in response to alleged human rights
abuses in Xinjiang against the Uyghurs.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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urging America to boycott the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics.
She wants a "diplomatic boycott" in response to alleged human rights
abuses in Xinjiang against the Uyghurs.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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