The Dow Jones and S&P notched fresh record gains Monday ahead of some
key retail earnings reports.
This anticipation helped offset some weaker-than-expected economic
data coming out of China.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Monday, August 16, 2021
UN Chief urges international community not to abandon Afghanistan
The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Gutteres has urged the
international community to not abandon the people of Afghanistan.
The Taliban has seized the country's capital and Afghanistan's UN
representative warns that the fate of millions now hangs in the
balance.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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international community to not abandon the people of Afghanistan.
The Taliban has seized the country's capital and Afghanistan's UN
representative warns that the fate of millions now hangs in the
balance.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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Weather conditions force thousands of people to escape wildfires in Northern California
Thousands more people are evacuating from their homes to escape wildfires in Northern California.
A weekend of dry weather has made the situation worse.
FSN's Caroline Malone reports.
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Tropical storm threatens earthquake-struck Haiti
A tropical storm is bearing down on Haiti, two days after an
earthquake killed at least 1,300 people in the country.
There are fears flash floods and mudslides could further hamper rescue efforts.
Nick Harper reports.
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earthquake killed at least 1,300 people in the country.
There are fears flash floods and mudslides could further hamper rescue efforts.
Nick Harper reports.
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Biden poised to deliver remarks on Afghanistan
The US is weighing up evacuating all Americans and leaving Afghans in Kabul, according to unconfirmed reports- a move that would signify the wholesale abandonment of the Afghan people according to Biden administration critics.
The situation at the international airport in Kabul is chaotic, as US troops battle to keep control.
US President Biden is set to deliver remarks on Afghanistan from the White House in a few hours, [15:45 ES/ 19:45 GMT] and has ordered another 1000 troops taking the number to 7000.
Nina-Maria Potts has the latest:
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Nigeria's president isolates after returning from the UK
Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has gone into self-isolation after arriving back from a trip to the UK.
The decision is in line with the guideline set by the country's Centre for Disease Control for international travellers.
Correspondent Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja.
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GHANA ON ALERT FOR EBOLA AND MARBURG VIRUS
Ghana says it is on high alert to prevent the outbreak of Ebola and the Marburg virus diseases in the country. It comes after its neighbors, Ivory Coast, recorded its first case of Ebola after 25 years- while Guinea also confirmed the Marburg virus disease two weeks ago.
Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports from Accra.
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Vaccine requirements begin in NYC
Starting today New Yorkers will require proof of a Covid-19
vaccination to enter some indoor establishments.
New York is the first U.S. city to implement the policy as it aims to
boost the vaccination rate and curb the impact of the Delta variant.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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vaccination to enter some indoor establishments.
New York is the first U.S. city to implement the policy as it aims to
boost the vaccination rate and curb the impact of the Delta variant.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Biden remains at Camp David as Afghan crisis engulfs his Presidency
Top Biden administration officials say the President will address the American people on the unfolding crisis in Afghanistan, but it's unclear when.
He remains holed up at Camp David as the US military continues to try and secure the airport in Kabul that is now the only way out for retreating American diplomats.
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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Biden stays silent, as Afghanistan unravels amid chaotic scenes at Kabul airport
There is chaos at Kabul’s international airport as thousands of Afghans try to flee the country, following a complete takeover by the Taliban.
Several people have been reported killed at the airport, while the US says all its embassy staff have now been evacuated to the airport.
US President Joe Biden remains silent over his chaotic exit from Afghanistan.
Nina-Maria Potts has the latest:
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Our Washington correspondent Nina-Maria Potts says it’s not at all clear where the Biden administration goes from here:
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FIRST BRITS EVACUATED FROM AFGHANISTAN
The first British nationals have been repatriated to the UK from Afghanistan following the takeover of Kabul by the Taliban. 600 UK Armed Forces Personnel have been deployed to assist with the evacuation process - but the UK Defence Secretary has raised fears some people may not get back. Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.
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Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni Condemns Violence by his Security Forces
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Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has condemned brutality against suspects by security agencies in the country.
Mr. Museveni made the remarks as he delivered a televised state of the nation address on security.
Isabel Nakirya reports.
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Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has condemned brutality against suspects by security agencies in the country.
Mr. Museveni made the remarks as he delivered a televised state of the nation address on security.
Isabel Nakirya reports.
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French president holding urgent defence talks on Afghanistan crisis
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The French president is holding a defence council meeting today/on Monday/on August 16th as the situation in Afghanistan deteriorates.
Thousands of people are scrambling to get onto flights after the Taliban entered the capital, Kabul, and seized the presidential palace.
From FSN's bureau in Paris, Ross Cullen reports.
Thousands of people are scrambling to get onto flights after the Taliban entered the capital, Kabul, and seized the presidential palace.
From FSN's bureau in Paris, Ross Cullen reports.
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Taliban guarding Russian embassy in Kabul
Taliban militants are guarding Russia's embassy in Kabul, where the
ambassador says most diplomats will not be evacuated. Russia says it does
not yet recognise the Taliban as Afghanistan's legitimate government
but has received assurances over the safety of its staff. Julia
Chapman reports.
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ambassador says most diplomats will not be evacuated. Russia says it does
not yet recognise the Taliban as Afghanistan's legitimate government
but has received assurances over the safety of its staff. Julia
Chapman reports.
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India begins evacuating nationals from Afghanistan
The Indian government has asked national carrier Air India to put two aircraft on standby for emergency evacuations from Kabul.
An Air India flight carrying 129 passengers arrived in Delhi from Kabul on Sunday evening. On board were several Indian citizens, Afghan nationals and Members of the Afghan Parliament. Another flight is expected to leave Kabul on Monday.
Neha Poonia has more.
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An Air India flight carrying 129 passengers arrived in Delhi from Kabul on Sunday evening. On board were several Indian citizens, Afghan nationals and Members of the Afghan Parliament. Another flight is expected to leave Kabul on Monday.
Neha Poonia has more.
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Group behind Hong Kong's biggest protests disbands amid police pressure
The group behind Hong Kong's biggest anti-government protest rallies says it's disbanding due to mounting pressure from the police. The Civil Human Rights Front says it can no longer operate due to suppression from the authorities.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Taliban enters Kabul weeks before US military drawdown
The Taliban has breached Afghanistan's capital Kabul and the government has collapsed just weeks before the US is due to withdraw all its troops from the country.
In a joint statement the US State Department and the Department of Defense said over the next 48 hours, they will have expanded their security presence to nearly 6,000 troops to aid in the evacuation of U.S. and allied personnel from Afghanistan via civilian and military flights.
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.
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In a joint statement the US State Department and the Department of Defense said over the next 48 hours, they will have expanded their security presence to nearly 6,000 troops to aid in the evacuation of U.S. and allied personnel from Afghanistan via civilian and military flights.
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.
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Friday, August 13, 2021
More cities fall to the Taliban as US deploys thousands of troops to evacuate staff
Afghan forces are facing imminent collapse as the Taliban’s rapid assault intensifies, with more cities falling to militants across the country.
The Biden administration is facing mounting international criticism for its hasty withdrawal, as the US and UK deploy thousands of troops to evacuate staff on the ground.
Nina-Maria Potts has more:
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200,000 people detained along U.S.-Mexico border in July
The number of people detained crossing the Mexico border into the United States reached record high levels in July.
Many people are being held in overcrowded detention facilities, while others are being sent back on expulsion flights.
FSN's Caroline Malone has more from Washington.
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US markets lookahead
Retail figures are set to be the focus of investors in the week ahead,
with a number of large stores also set to release second quarter
results.
They're expected to give some indication of the impact of the Delta
variant of Covid-19 on shoppers.
Sarah Walton reports.
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with a number of large stores also set to release second quarter
results.
They're expected to give some indication of the impact of the Delta
variant of Covid-19 on shoppers.
Sarah Walton reports.
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