It was a good day for the U.S. markets on Monday as investors await
the start of earnings season.
And it was a good day of trading for Walt Disney after Black Widow
enjoyed good a showing at the box office on opening weekend.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Monday, July 12, 2021
World Hunger dramatically spiked during pandemic - UN report
As the pandemic raged across the world in 2020, world hunger dramatically increased.
In the first global assessment of the hunger crisis in the pandemic era, the United Nations reports that around one-tenth of the world's population did not have enough food to eat, especially in Asia and Africa.
Our UN correspondent Liling Tan reports.
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Top U.S. commander in Afghanistan steps down
The top American commander in Afghanistan is stepping down from his
post as the U.S. military withdrawal continues.
This comes as the Taliban has recorded a number of military
advancements recently.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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post as the U.S. military withdrawal continues.
This comes as the Taliban has recorded a number of military
advancements recently.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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White House supports thousands of Cubans protesting against Communist government
Thousands of Cubans have mounted the largest protests for decades against the country's Communist government.
Images shared on social media appear to show security forces detaining and beating some demonstrators.
The White House says it stands with the Cuban people.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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Haiti arrests US-based doctor blamed for assassination plot
Haitian authorities have arrested a US-based doctor who masterminded
the presidential assassination as part of a plot to seize power.
It comes as US officials travelled to Haiti to help with the
investigation into the killing of President Jovenel Moise.
Nick Harper reports.
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the presidential assassination as part of a plot to seize power.
It comes as US officials travelled to Haiti to help with the
investigation into the killing of President Jovenel Moise.
Nick Harper reports.
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England fans left reeling from Euro 2020 final defeat -- as police investigate racist abuse towards players
England football manager Gareth Southgate says it feels like his "stomach's been ripped out" after his team's agonising defeat to Italy in the final of the European Championship.
The familiar anguish of a penalty shoot-out shattered England's hopes of winning a major trophy in more than half a century.
And the result was further marred by incidents of racist abuse towards players, as Benji Hyer reports from London.
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EASTERN DRC KILLINGS
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At least 20 people have been killed in clashes between the army and a militia in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The fighting broke out on Sunday in the eastern territory of Minembwe. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.
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Ugandan Man Arrested for Lying About President Museveni's Death
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Ugandan Police have arrested One a man for allegedly spreading false information that Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni was dead.
This follows directives by the president to have those announcing his death arrested.
Isabel Nakirya reports
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This follows directives by the president to have those announcing his death arrested.
Isabel Nakirya reports
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Germany looks to move away from measuring Covid-19 incidence rates
German health experts are reportedly preparing to change the way they measure Covid-19 levels in the community.
The move would mark a significant shift in how Europe's biggest economy manages future lockdowns - and comes as new data reveals that almost 60 percent of the German population have received at least one vaccine shot.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
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UK PM TO APPROVE 'FREEDOM DAY' FOR JULY 19TH
Boris Johnson's set to confirm later (16G) that England's economy will fully unlock on July 19th.
He's expected to tell the country that remaining coronavirus restrictions can be removed.
But the Prime Minister will urge caution and warn that covid-19 cases will continue to rise.
Health minister Ed Argar says it will be a shift away from strict legislation.
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He's expected to tell the country that remaining coronavirus restrictions can be removed.
But the Prime Minister will urge caution and warn that covid-19 cases will continue to rise.
Health minister Ed Argar says it will be a shift away from strict legislation.
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UK PM CONDEMNS RACIST ABUSE OF ENGLAND PLAYERS
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's condemned racial abuse of England footballers on social media after they lost on penalties in the final of Euro 2020.
London police are investigating abuse directed at players who missed their spot-kicks.
Boris Johnson says those responsible for the racist messages should be ashamed of themselves.
Most England fans are paying tribute to the team which reached a first major final in 55 years.
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London police are investigating abuse directed at players who missed their spot-kicks.
Boris Johnson says those responsible for the racist messages should be ashamed of themselves.
Most England fans are paying tribute to the team which reached a first major final in 55 years.
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Lighting strike kills at least 11 in India's Jaipur.
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A lightning strike has killed at least eleven in India's Jaipur.
Multiple strikes were reported in the state as North India gears up for heavy rainfall.
Experts say this means such incidents could be repeated in the near future.
Ishan Garg has more.
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Italy win Euro 2020
Italy are the winners of the Euro 2020 Championship after beating England 3-2 on penalties.
Both sides had drawn 1-all before the tense shootout that ultimately ended in heartbreak for the Three Lions.
Laura-Makin-Isherwood reports from London.
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Both sides had drawn 1-all before the tense shootout that ultimately ended in heartbreak for the Three Lions.
Laura-Makin-Isherwood reports from London.
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US investigators offering help to Haiti following President Moise's assassination.
US investigators are travelling to Haiti to offer their help following the assassination of the country's President.
Jovenel Moise was shot dead on July 7th at his home in Port-au-Prince.
Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.
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Jovenel Moise was shot dead on July 7th at his home in Port-au-Prince.
Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.
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China protests against expansion of US’ economic blacklist
China says it "resolutely opposes" US economic sanctions that have blacklisted 23 Chinese entities, over alleged human rights abuses and military ties.
Beijing says the move is an "unreasonable suppression" of Chinese companies.
Samuel Wong reports.
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Tokyo enters 4th state of emergency
Tokyo has entered its fourth state of emergency as coronavirus cases once again rise across the capital. The move comes less than two weeks before the start of the Olympic Games.
Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.
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Richard Branson flies to edge of space in Virgin Galactic Craft
Richard Branson says it's the "dawn of a new space age" after he flew to the edge of space in his own Virgin Galactic spacecraft.
It was the company's first test flight with a full crew, and it rocketed more than 50 miles above the Earth before gliding back safely to the runway at Spaceport America in New Mexico.
Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.
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It was the company's first test flight with a full crew, and it rocketed more than 50 miles above the Earth before gliding back safely to the runway at Spaceport America in New Mexico.
Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.
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Sunday, July 11, 2021
Tanzania records 408 new Covid-19 cases
Tanzania has recorded 408 new Covid-19 hospilizations since the third wave of the viral disease broke out across the globe.
The country's health minister Dr. Dorothy Gwajima is asking the public to be vigilant as the number of COVID-19 patients in the country rises.
Isaac Lukando reports.
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Saturday, July 10, 2021
Haiti requests US troops to safeguard critical infrastructure following Presidential assassination
Haiti says it's asking the US to provide military force to help "stabilize" the situation after the assassination of the country's President on Wednesday.
The White House says FBI and homeland security officials are heading to the Haitian capital to join the investigation into the killing.
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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Friday, July 9, 2021
CDC Says Vaccinated Teachers and Students Don't Need Masks
The US Centers for Disease Control says that teachers and students who are vaccinated against COVID-19 don't need to wear masks in school.
The agency also urged schools to stay open even if they're unable to adhere to all recommended prevention strategies such as social distancing.
US Correspondent Ira Spitzer has more
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