The Pentagon has admitted a drone strike in Afghanistan last month
killed ten civilians rather than ISIS-K militants.
The US military initially celebrated the strike, which came just days
before troops withdrew from Kabul, but now says it was a "tragic"
"mistake".
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Friday, September 17, 2021
UN says Earth on "Catastrophic" Path
The United Nations is warning earth is on a "catastrophic pathway" with global temperatures poised to rise 2.7 degrees Celsius by the end of the century.
That's according to a new report from the UN climate agency.
Rachel Silverman has more.
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UK REVEALS 'SIMPLIFIED' COVID TRAVEL MEASURES
The UK government has announced what it calls 'simplified' travel measures for overseas arrivals. The traffic light system has been scrapped and, while a red list of restricted countries or territories remains in place, fully vaccinated travellers from other countries will soon face fewer tests. Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.
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Federal Reserve set to dominate Wall Street focus in week ahead [PREVIEW]
Attention on Wall Street this week will be set squarely on a meeting
of Federal Reserve members.
Traders will be looking for details on when the Fed plans to ease its
monthly bond buying program.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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of Federal Reserve members.
Traders will be looking for details on when the Fed plans to ease its
monthly bond buying program.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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More than 10,000 gather under bridge at U.S. Mexico border
More than 10,000 migrants have gathered under a bridge by the U.S.
Mexico border.
It's a growing humanitarian emergency and comes as illegal crossings
have hit a 20-year high.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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Mexico border.
It's a growing humanitarian emergency and comes as illegal crossings
have hit a 20-year high.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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Biden hosts virtual climate summit
US president Joe Biden is hosting a virtual summit of world leaders to
discuss climate change.
He's trying to push major economies to make further cuts to emissions,
ahead of a major UN summit in November.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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discuss climate change.
He's trying to push major economies to make further cuts to emissions,
ahead of a major UN summit in November.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Merkel and Macron have dinner before German election
Chancellor Merkel has visited Paris to meet with President Macron.
The two leaders sat down for meetings to discuss a range of international issues, before having dinner together. The gathering comes as Germany prepares to elect a new Chancellor.
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ECOWAS imposes stiffer sanctions against Guinea and demands return to civilian rule within six months.
West African leaders have given Guinea six months to transition to civilian rule. It comes after the military junta ousted President Alpha Conde, accusing him of corruption and mismanagement of the economy. The regional bloc, ECOWAS has also imposed stiffer sanctions including travel ban against the junta leaders and threatened to apply the same sanctions to Mali if the country fails to hold elections early next year.
Correspondent Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports from Accra.
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UNICEF TO SHUT DOWN ITS DIGITAL CHANNELS OVER SCHOOL CLOSURES
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The United Nations Children Fund and its partners are planning to black out their digital channels for 18 hours as a wake up call for governments across the globe to re-open schools as soon as possible.
The UN says for the last eighteen months more than 131 million students have missed attending class due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hillary Ayesiga reports from Kampala
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Ugandans Enrol for HIV Vaccine Trials
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More than 180 Ugandans have volunteered to enroll for an HIV vaccine trial to establish the safety and effectiveness of the shot.
The trial is being administered to HIV negative persons between 18 and 40 years.
Michael Baleke has more from Kampala
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UK TRAVEL RULES SET TO CHANGE
British ministers are expected to confirm sweeping changes to the UK's international travel rules.
It's reported the government will no longer require double-vaccinated people to take Covid-19 PCR tests on their return to the UK.
It's thought the country's Amber list for travel will be scrapped, leaving just Green and Red.
And dozens of countries may come off the Red list which requires mandatory hotel quarantine on arrival in the UK.
Government minister George Eustice says an announcement should come soon.
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It's reported the government will no longer require double-vaccinated people to take Covid-19 PCR tests on their return to the UK.
It's thought the country's Amber list for travel will be scrapped, leaving just Green and Red.
And dozens of countries may come off the Red list which requires mandatory hotel quarantine on arrival in the UK.
Government minister George Eustice says an announcement should come soon.
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India China discuss disengagement at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit
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India and China have discussed easing tensions along their Himalayan border.
The foreign ministers of the two nations met on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Dushanbe.
The bloc of eight Asian nations is quickly emerging as an important forum for regional issues.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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Australian government making no apologies for security alliance
The Australian government is making no apologies for protecting the countries national interests, after signing a new security pact with the U-S and Britain.
The "AUKUS" alliance has drawn international criticism from Australia's opponents and allies.
Shaun Bindley reports.
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Race to become next Japan PM formally kicks off
The race to become the next leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party - and therefore the country's next prime minister - formally kicked off on Friday.
Four candidates are running the campaign - two men and two women. It's the first time that the LDP elections have seen an equal gender split.
Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.
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Thursday, September 16, 2021
Mixed close on Wall Street despite surprisingly robust retail sales
It was a mixed close for the U.S. markets Thursday despite the release
of better-than-expected retail sales figures.
Analysts had expected shopping demand to fall as fears over the
Covid-19 delta variant grow.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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of better-than-expected retail sales figures.
Analysts had expected shopping demand to fall as fears over the
Covid-19 delta variant grow.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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US defends UK-Australia alliance
The United States has defended its new military alliance with
Australia and the United Kingdom following an international diplomatic
backlash.
The three-way AUKUS agreement will allow Australia to build
nuclear-powered submarines using US and UK technology.
But the security alliance has angered China - Beijing seeing it as an
effort to counter its claims in the South China Sea - and caused
problems with US ally France.
As Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Australia and the United Kingdom following an international diplomatic
backlash.
The three-way AUKUS agreement will allow Australia to build
nuclear-powered submarines using US and UK technology.
But the security alliance has angered China - Beijing seeing it as an
effort to counter its claims in the South China Sea - and caused
problems with US ally France.
As Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Airlines Offer Inducements for Staff to Get Vaccinated
The Texas-based airline Southwest is introducing new incentives to get staff vaccinated against COVID-19.
Southwest joins Delta, American, and United Airlines, which have all made similar moves recently.
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details.
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Southwest Airlines offer bonus for Covid-19 vaccination
Southwest has become the latest US airline to start offering staff
extra money to be vaccinated against Covid-19.
It comes as the Delta variant has caused a new wave of coronavirus
infections across the country.
Sarah Walton reports
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extra money to be vaccinated against Covid-19.
It comes as the Delta variant has caused a new wave of coronavirus
infections across the country.
Sarah Walton reports
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ASOS SETS OUT ENVIRONMENTAL TARGETS
Global online retailer ASOS has set out a series of environmental and social targets which include achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2030.
This comes after Primark made a similar announcement on Wednesday, promising to halve its carbon emissions by the same date.
Aisling (PRON: Ash-ling) Taylor reports from London.
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UN chief calls for immediate cuts in greenhouse gas emissions
The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for
an immediate cut to global greenhouse gas emissions.
The comments were made at the launch of a new climate report and just
days before world leaders gather for the annual United Nations General
Assembly.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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an immediate cut to global greenhouse gas emissions.
The comments were made at the launch of a new climate report and just
days before world leaders gather for the annual United Nations General
Assembly.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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