US President Joe Biden is expected to sign a temporary increase to
America's borrowing limit after the House of Representatives approved
the plan.
It will ensure the US does not default on its loans - but the stopgap
measure only lasts until December.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Telecom Giant MTN-Uganda sells 20% Shares
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Mobile Telecom Operator - MTN Uganda has officially opened its Initial Public Offer (IPO), to sell 20% of its shareholding to the public.
This follows approval from the Capital Markets Authority and Uganda Securities Exchange.
The offer price has been set at $0.056 cents per share.
As CGTN's Isabel Nakirya reports…
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EU to set out response to UK post-Brexit trace demands
The European Union will today (Wednesday) offer to remove a majority of post-Brexit checks on British goods entering Northern Ireland, as it seeks to resolve a trading dispute with the UK.
It comes after Britain threatened to rip up a key protocol of the Brexit deal, as Benji Hyer explains from London.
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France considers extending Covid-19 health pass obligations to summer 2022
The French government is considering whether to extend until next summer the obligation to show a Covid-19 health pass to access public places.
The measure was introduced at the start of August in a bid to encourage more people to take a coronavirus vaccination.
Ross Cullen reports from Paris.
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The measure was introduced at the start of August in a bid to encourage more people to take a coronavirus vaccination.
Ross Cullen reports from Paris.
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UK: CAN'T GUARANTEE NO SHORTAGES AHEAD OF CHRISTMAS
The UK government says it can't guarantee there won't be shortages of goods and food at Christmas because of supply chain issues.
A build-up of cargo at Felixstowe port due to a lack of HGV drivers - has led to shipping giant Maersk diverting vessels.
Conservative Party chairman Oliver Dowden says the government is working to try and ease the problems.
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A build-up of cargo at Felixstowe port due to a lack of HGV drivers - has led to shipping giant Maersk diverting vessels.
Conservative Party chairman Oliver Dowden says the government is working to try and ease the problems.
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GERMANY'S EON STOPS ACCEPTING NEW GAS CUSTOMERS CITING COSTS
Concerns are growing in Germany about the steep rise in natural gas prices.
Wholesale prices for gas have reached record highs in recent months, leading to worries about the coming winter.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
Wholesale prices for gas have reached record highs in recent months, leading to worries about the coming winter.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
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Indian government draws up plans to deal with the looming power crisis
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As an imminent power shortage looms in India, authorities are stitching together a new plan.
Coal-powered electricity accounts for three-quarters of all power consumption in the country.
But a majority of provinces have been running low on coal inventory for the past month.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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IMF cuts Japan's 2021 growth forecast
The International Monetary Fund has cut its forecast for Japan's economic growth in 2021. That's after the most recent wave of coronavirus infections hit business activities and domestic spending.
Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.
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Hong Kong faces shutdown amid strong typhoon
Hong Kong is facing widespread shutdown as a severe typhoon passes by the southern coast of China. Two people have died in traffic accidents, and business and transport remains disrupted across the city.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong
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Australia signs agreement with NASA
Australia will embark on its first mission to the moon, before the end of the decade.
The countries Federal Government has signed a deal with Space Agency NASA to build a rover, destined for the Moon.
Shaun Bindley reports
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State Dept: Talks with Taliban "Largely Positive"
A State Department spokesperson has described two days of talks with' the Taliban in Qatar as 'largely positive' .
It was the first face to face meeting between the two sides since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan in August following the US military withdrawal.
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has more.
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Tuesday, October 12, 2021
North Korean leader defends weapons build-up in speech on Tuesday
North Korea leader Kim Jong-Un has defended his pursuit of nuclear and other weapons as necessary for 'self-defence' in a speech, according to state media.
The isolated nation unveiled its largest ever intercontinental-ballistic missile last year.
Caroline Malone reports from Washington.
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DUR: 0:43Dow loses 118 points ahead of key economic data
US markets ended the day in the red after a volatile day of trading in New York.
It comes ahead of the release of key economic data.
Sarah Walton reports.
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It comes ahead of the release of key economic data.
Sarah Walton reports.
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UK government minister calls for "significant change" to Northern Ireland Protocol
British government minister Lord Frost has called for "significant change" to the Northern Ireland Protocol, part of its Brexit withdrawal agreement with the European Union.
He said the UK has now shared a new draft with the EU, insisting on international arbitration instead of oversight from the European Court of Justice.
Giles Gibson reports from Brussels.
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UK CALLS FOR AMENDED NI PROTOCOL
The UK's called on the European Union to negotiate a new Northern Ireland Protocol to ease post-Brexit tensions.
The EU will set out its proposals on Wednesday.
UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.
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The EU will set out its proposals on Wednesday.
UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.
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IMF cuts global growth forecast amid slow pandemic recovery
The International Monetary Fund has cut its global growth forecast as
the pandemic continues to hamper recovery.
Meanwhile, IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva will remain in her position
after a data-rigging investigation cleared her of wrongdoing.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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the pandemic continues to hamper recovery.
Meanwhile, IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva will remain in her position
after a data-rigging investigation cleared her of wrongdoing.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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US couple accused of selling nuclear secrets could face life in prison
A U.S. Navy nuclear engineer and his wife, charged for trying to sell nuclear submarine secrets to a foreign country, could face life in prison.
Federal prosecutors say they're seeking continued detention for Jonathan and Diana Toebbe out of concern they may try to flee the country.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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Oil prices hit multi-year high amid pandemic recovery
Oil prices have hit their highest level for several years.
It comes as the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions drives up demand for fuel.
Sarah Walton reports
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It comes as the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions drives up demand for fuel.
Sarah Walton reports
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French president puts innovation and clean energy at heart of ‘France 2030’ economic plan
The French president has announced 35 billion dollars of investment in innovation and new industries as part of his so-called France 2030 plan.
Emmanuel Macron says more than a billion dollars will be set aside for smaller and more efficient nuclear reactors and he wants to see two million French-built electric cars on the roads by 2030.
From FSN's bureau in Paris, here's Ross Cullen.
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Emmanuel Macron says more than a billion dollars will be set aside for smaller and more efficient nuclear reactors and he wants to see two million French-built electric cars on the roads by 2030.
From FSN's bureau in Paris, here's Ross Cullen.
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Job vacancy number hits record-high in the UK
The number of jobs available in the UK hit a record high between July and September according to new data.
Around 1.1 million vacancies were available at that time according to the Office for National Statistics.
Chris Jones has more in London.
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