The United States has been re-elected to the UN Human Rights Council.
The country quit the organisation in 2018 under former president Donald Trump.
Sarah Walton reports
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Thursday, October 14, 2021
Texas redistricting map one step closer to reality
The Texas House has passed a proposed redistricting map that would reinforce Republican dominance in elections for the next 10 years.
Critics say the new boundaries slash the voting power of people of color, despite them fueling the state's population growth over the past decade.
Toni Waterman has more from Austin, Texas.
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Critics say the new boundaries slash the voting power of people of color, despite them fueling the state's population growth over the past decade.
Toni Waterman has more from Austin, Texas.
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Moderna requests half dose COVID booster approval from FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel is hearing from Modera on Thursday, about a request to authorise half-dose COVID-vaccines for people 65 and older, as well as for younger adults who are at high risk of severe illness.
More people are getting the initial doses of the COVID vaccines in the U.S, as vaccine mandates are introduced.
FSN's Caroline Malone reports.
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RUSSIA BREAKS ALL-TIME RECORD FOR DAILY COVID INFECTIONS & DEATHS
Russia has broken two Covid-19 records, hitting an unprecedented daily death toll and daily rate of infection.
Over 31,000 people are becoming infected each day, and 986 died of Covid-19 on Wednesday.
The number of excess deaths since the pandemic began are over 660,000.
Stuart Smith reports from Moscow.
Over 31,000 people are becoming infected each day, and 986 died of Covid-19 on Wednesday.
The number of excess deaths since the pandemic began are over 660,000.
Stuart Smith reports from Moscow.
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WFP Forced to Prioritize Food Rations Due to Funding Shortfall
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The World Food Program has adjusted its approach to food assistance by increasing rations to the most vulnerable refugee communities.
In the past, ration cuts have been uniform, disproportionately affecting the most vulnerable refugees.
Isabel Nakirya reports
In the past, ration cuts have been uniform, disproportionately affecting the most vulnerable refugees.
Isabel Nakirya reports
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Nigeria Removes Brazil, Turkey, South Africa From Travel Restriction List
The Nigerian government has removed South Africa, Brazil and Turkey from the list of countries it earlier restricted from entering the country.
The restriction was placed in June this year over high infection rates recorded in the said countries.
Tesem Akende reports.
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Extra healthcare funding announced in England
The government has told General Practitioners in England to see more patients face-to-face, as ministers unveil a £250m ($340m) rescue package.
Social distancing rules will also be relaxed so that GPs can allow more people into their premises.
From London, Benji Hyer reports.
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GERMAN POLITICIANS DISCUSS CANNABIS LEGALISATION
Several politicians in Germany have called for the legalisation of cannabis, saying such a move could generate additional tax revenue and protect consumers.
The calls come as several political parties negotiate forming a new coalition government, with the issue of marijuana use unexpectedly finding itself on the agenda.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
The calls come as several political parties negotiate forming a new coalition government, with the issue of marijuana use unexpectedly finding itself on the agenda.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
UK/EU NI NEGOTIATIONS BEGIN
UK and EU negotiators are beginning talks on proposals for changes to the post-Brexit Northern Ireland Protocol.
Brussels has suggested a number of ways of easing checks on goods and supplies moving from Great Britain to Northern Ireland.
The UK also wants oversight of post-Brexit rules in Northern Ireland by the European Court of Justice removed, but Brussels says that's not possible.
The EU says it hopes a deal can be reached to ease tensions caused by the Northern Ireland protocol by the end of the year.
UK finance minister Rishi Sunak says London will study the proposals carefully.
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Brussels has suggested a number of ways of easing checks on goods and supplies moving from Great Britain to Northern Ireland.
The UK also wants oversight of post-Brexit rules in Northern Ireland by the European Court of Justice removed, but Brussels says that's not possible.
The EU says it hopes a deal can be reached to ease tensions caused by the Northern Ireland protocol by the end of the year.
UK finance minister Rishi Sunak says London will study the proposals carefully.
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Nigerian government makes COVID-19 vaccination compulsory for civil servants
Nigerian authorities have mandated civil servants across the country to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
This it says is part of efforts to close the gap of unvaccinated people in the country.
Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja.
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India grants additional powers to border forces amid security concerns
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India has beefed up security at its borders amid concerns of cross-border weapon smuggling.
The border security forces have been granted additional powers to make arrests in three border states.
Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.
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New Japan PM eyes first phone talks with South Korea
New Japanese Prime Minister may soon hold his first phone talks with South Korean President Moon. Relations between the two countries have sunk to their lowest point in years due to disputes over wartime issues.
Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.
Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.
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Hong Kong government dismisses UN criticism of National Security Law
The Hong Kong government is dismissing criticism from the United Nations, over the way the city's controversial National Security Law is being used. The UN report says the law is stifling public freedoms. The government says the legislation complies with international standards.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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WHO Announces New Group to Investigate Coronavirus Origins
The World Health Organization has announced the formation of a new scientific advisory group to try and figure out where and how the coronavirus originated.
The group includes scientists from China, which has faced international scrutiny over its cooperation with previous efforts.
Ira Spitzer reports from San Francisco.
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Australia – Covid numbers spike in Victorian state
TWO-thousand-TWO-hundred-and-97 positive cases of covid 19 have been recorded in the Australian state of Victoria in the past 24 hours, a jump of 725 since yesterday.
11 people with Covid-19 have died.
Close to 83-thousand test results were received.
Shaun Bindley reports.
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Port of Los Angeles Starting 24-7 Operation
Two of the biggest ports in the United States will start operating 24 hours a day.
That's to try to clear long lines of cargo ships waiting to unload their goods.
Rachel Silverman has this report from San Francisco.
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Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Dow closes flat following new inflation figures
The Dow traded flat on Thursday after a key marker of US inflation
showed a bigger than expected increase for September.
Meanwhile the Federal Reserve says it may begin tapering pandemic
stimulus measures next month.
Sarah Walton reports.
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showed a bigger than expected increase for September.
Meanwhile the Federal Reserve says it may begin tapering pandemic
stimulus measures next month.
Sarah Walton reports.
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European Commission sets out proposals on Northern Ireland Protocol
The European Commission says it wants to cut customs paperwork for goods moving between Great Britain and Northern Ireland in half.
The EU revealed a new package of proposals just a day after the British government called for the Northern Ireland Protocol - a key part of the Brexit agreement - to be radically altered.
Giles Gibson reports from Brussels.
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E-cigrarette authorised by FDA for first time
An electronic cigarette has been authorised as 'appropriate for the protection of public health' by the US Federal Drug Administration for the first time.
The move signals that the government believes that the help such a device can offer smokers to quit traditional cigarettes outweighs the risks of getting a new generation hooked.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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US to reopen Canada and Mexico borders to fully vaccinated travelers
The US is to reopen its land borders with Mexico and Canada to
travelers fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
The crossings have been closed for non-essential travel since March 2020.
Sarah Walton reports
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travelers fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
The crossings have been closed for non-essential travel since March 2020.
Sarah Walton reports
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