Tanzania's semi-autonomous Island of Zanzibar has placed more orders for Covid-19 jabs as vaccination of health workers continues on the Isles.
Isaac Lukando reports.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Saturday, July 17, 2021
Friday, July 16, 2021
Biden Criticizes Social Media over Vaccine Misinformation
US President Joe Biden has accused social media companies of "killing people" by allowing misinformation about coronavirus vaccine to spread on their platforms.
The comments come amid rising concern about vaccine hesitancy fueled by false information.
Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco.
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US advisory warns firms about risks of operating in Hong Kong.
The United States has issued an advisory to warn multinational businesses about the risks of operating in Hong Kong, citing the "new legal landscape".
It comes a year after Beijing imposed its controversial National Security Law in Hong Kong, which critics say limits the city's traditional political freedoms.
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.
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It comes a year after Beijing imposed its controversial National Security Law in Hong Kong, which critics say limits the city's traditional political freedoms.
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.
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Asia-Pacific countries pledge to speed up vaccine sharing
At a special meeting of the Asia-Pacific trade group, leaders have
pledged to expand the manufacture and sharing of Covid-19 vaccines.
The leaders of the 21 APEC nations, including US President Joe Biden,
are aiming to speed up the transfer of doses by reducing tariffs and
border restrictions.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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pledged to expand the manufacture and sharing of Covid-19 vaccines.
The leaders of the 21 APEC nations, including US President Joe Biden,
are aiming to speed up the transfer of doses by reducing tariffs and
border restrictions.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Earnings season set to dominate in week ahead [PREVIEW]
Investors on Wall Street will be focusing on corporate earnings in the
week ahead on Wall Street.
But inflation jitters are likely to still linger.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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week ahead on Wall Street.
But inflation jitters are likely to still linger.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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U.S. retail sales surge in June
U.S. retail sales ticked up in June bolstering hopes that the
country's economic growth accelerated in the second quarter.
This comes despite consumers moving towards the purchase of services
rather than goods as Covid-19 restrictions ease.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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country's economic growth accelerated in the second quarter.
This comes despite consumers moving towards the purchase of services
rather than goods as Covid-19 restrictions ease.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Survivors found after plane went missing in Siberia
Russian media are reporting that survivors have been found after a plane went missing in the Siberian region of Tomsk. Some 19 people were on board the AN-28 aircraft when it disappeared from radar on Friday evening. Julia Chapman has more.
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UGANDAN ATHLETE DISAPPEARS IN JAPAN
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An Olympic athlete from Uganda has been reported missing from the team hotel in Japan. He was among the first batch of athletes from the east African country to travel for the Olympic games due to start next week. Leon Solomon reports from Kampala.
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Death toll exceeds 100 in Europe floods
More than 100 people have now died and 1,300 are feared missing in severe flooding in western Germany and Belgium.
Concerns are mounting that the number could stretch higher as severe rainfall continues across the region for a third day.
Toni Waterman has more from Brussels.
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Toni Waterman has more from Brussels.
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UK HOSPITALS COULD HIT 'SCARY NUMBERS' PROFESSOR CHRIS WHITTY WARNS
England's Chief Medical Officer Professor Chris Whitty has warned hospital admissions in the UK could hit 'scary numbers', as the government prepares to further lift coronavirus restrictions. 50,000 new cases of coronavirus were recorded in the UK in the last 24 hours. Laura Makin-Isherwood has more.
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DOZENS DIE IN EUROPE FLOODING
Dozens of people have died in Europe after some of the worst flooding seen for decades.
At least 80 people in Germany and 11 in Belgium have lost their lives.
Western Europe has been seeing record rainfall, causing rivers to burst their banks.
Meteorologist Claire Nasir says it's a number of factors coming together to cause chaos.
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At least 80 people in Germany and 11 in Belgium have lost their lives.
Western Europe has been seeing record rainfall, causing rivers to burst their banks.
Meteorologist Claire Nasir says it's a number of factors coming together to cause chaos.
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Concerns over mass gatherings in India as threats of a third wave loom
Even though daily cases have stayed below the 40,000 mark for several days now, Indian officials are warning regional governments that this is no time for complacency.
Some estimates suggest that a third wave could hit India by the end of August.
Neha Poonia has more.
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Some estimates suggest that a third wave could hit India by the end of August.
Neha Poonia has more.
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Australia - Calls for greater effort as Covid cases continue to emerge
With lockdown measures being implemented across Australia, the number of locally acquired covid cases continues to rise in the state of New South Wales.
In the past 24 hours, the states police have issued more than 200 warnings and 64 infringement notices for breaches of lockdown orders.
Shaun Bindley reports.
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U.S. reported to be preparing sanctions on China over Hong Kong
The United States is reported to be preparing sanctions on Chinese officials who it accuses of suppressing democracy in Hong Kong. The White House is also expected to issue a warning to international businesses operating in the city.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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China to Approve Use of BioNTech as First Overseas Shot
China is set to approve use of BionTech's COVID-19 vaccine, meaning it'll be the first shot developed overseas to be used on the mainland.
Sources also say it'll be used as a booster for people that have already been administered Chinese-made vaccines.
Patrick Fok has more from Beijing.
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Sources also say it'll be used as a booster for people that have already been administered Chinese-made vaccines.
Patrick Fok has more from Beijing.
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Biden and Merkel say Russia cannot be allowed to use energy as a weapon
Joe Biden and Angela Merkel have said they will work together against what they called Russian aggression.
The US President was speaking at a press conference alongside the German Chancellor in what is likely to be her final visit to the White House before she steps down as leader.
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.
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The US President was speaking at a press conference alongside the German Chancellor in what is likely to be her final visit to the White House before she steps down as leader.
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.
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Ethiopia says No, to airdrops and external flights
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The Ethiopian government has rejected urgent appeals from aid organizations to airdrop food supplies into the northern region Tigray- this as troops across Ethiopia say they are ready to mobilize against Tigray.
The government has also blocked direct flights from outside Ethiopia to the region. The ongoing conflict has sparked a dire humanitarian crisis.
Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa:
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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Los Angeles Reinstates Indoor Mask Mandate
Los Angeles County will again require masks in indoor public places, amid a sharp rise in coronavirus cases.
The mandate comes a month after California lifted almost all of its restrictions.
Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco.
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Mixed close on Wall Street despite strong earnings
It was a mixed close for the U.S. markets Thursday despite the release
of some strong earnings reports.
And the Chair of the U.S. Federal Reserve has spent another day
fielding questions from U.S. lawmakers about the state of the economy.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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of some strong earnings reports.
And the Chair of the U.S. Federal Reserve has spent another day
fielding questions from U.S. lawmakers about the state of the economy.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Head of security at Haiti's presidential residence detained in wake of assassination
Police in Haiti have taken the head of security at the country's presidential residence into custody.
Haitian authorities are investigating how an alleged hit squad managed to break in and assassinate President Jovenel Moise last week.
FSN's Giles Gibson has the details.
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