Retail sales in the US rose in September, despite supply shortages and higher prices.
The Census Bureau data defied the expectations of economists.
Our US correspondent Kate Fisher reports.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Friday, October 15, 2021
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton recovering from infection in hospital
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton has been admitted to hospital with a non-COVID infection.
He's being treated at the UC Irvine Medical Center.
Caroline Malone reports from Washington.
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Fully vaccinated visitors can travel to the U.S. from November 8
U.S. travel restrictions will be lifted for fully vaccinated international travellers, including from more than two dozen previously banned countries, on November 8.
The White House is also easing restrictions on overland border crossings from Canada and Mexico.
Caroline Malone reports.
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BRITISH MP STABBED TO DEATH
A British lawmaker's died after being stabbed.
A man's been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Olly Barratt reports from London.
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A man's been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Olly Barratt reports from London.
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BRITISH MP STABBED 'MULTIPLE TIMES'
A British lawmaker's been stabbed multiple times.
Olly Barratt has the latest from London.
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Olly Barratt has the latest from London.
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EU and UK hold talks in Brussels over Northern Ireland protocol
Britain's Brexit minister Lord David Frost is in Brussels for talks with his EU counterpart Maros Sefcovic.
The two sides are aiming to resolve a dispute over the post-Brexit trade agreements for Northern Ireland - a crucial part of the divorce deal with the UK.
Lucy Hough has more from Brussels.
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PRESIDENT PUTIN SAYS “NO RUSH” TO RECOGNISE TALIBAN
At a meeting of presidents of former Soviet states, Russia's Vladimir Putin said there's no need to rush to officially recognise the Taliban as governors of Afghanistan, but fellow leaders should interact with them.
That's been Russia's approach, with the embassy in Kabul continuing operations throughout the transition of power in Afghanistan, having developed a working relationship with the Taliban many years ago.
Stuart Smith reports from Moscow.
That's been Russia's approach, with the embassy in Kabul continuing operations throughout the transition of power in Afghanistan, having developed a working relationship with the Taliban many years ago.
Stuart Smith reports from Moscow.
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Covid test lab error in UK leads to false negatives
Tens of thousands of people in the UK may have wrongly been informed that their Covid-19 test was negative.
That's because errors were found at a laboratory in the English city of Wolverhampton, as Benji Hyer reports.
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U.S Donates Over 3.5 Million Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccines to Nigeria
The U.S government has donated over 3.5 million doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines to Nigeria.
The donation came through COVAX, the global initiative ensuring equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines.
Tesem Akende reports.
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GERMAN CONSERVATIVES CONTINUE FREE FALL IN NEW POLL
A new poll out in Germany shows the country's conservative party continues its freefall in support levels.
The result comes just weeks after national elections saw them achieve a historically low number of votes, raising questions about how they rebuild following the retirement of longtime party leader Angela Merkel.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
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From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
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MORRISON TO ATTEND COP, XI NOT?
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison will attend the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, but China's Xi Jinping reportedly won't.
It comes after the Queen was overheard describing it as 'irritating' thet world leaders 'talk, but don't do' on climate action.
COP26 is hosted by the UK in Glasgow from the end of this month and aims to set ambitious targets to limit climate change and temperature rises.
Scott Morrison's decided to come, after it was initially reported he might not travel.
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It comes after the Queen was overheard describing it as 'irritating' thet world leaders 'talk, but don't do' on climate action.
COP26 is hosted by the UK in Glasgow from the end of this month and aims to set ambitious targets to limit climate change and temperature rises.
Scott Morrison's decided to come, after it was initially reported he might not travel.
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India reopens to foreign tourists
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India is relaxing its travel restrictions for foreign tourists amid a decline in daily Covid-19 infections.
From Friday, it will grant tourists visas to passengers arriving on chartered flights.
Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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India is relaxing its travel restrictions for foreign tourists amid a decline in daily Covid-19 infections.
From Friday, it will grant tourists visas to passengers arriving on chartered flights.
Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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Australia – State to reopen on November 1
The Premier of New South Wales has declared the first of November as the day the state will reopen, not only to Sydney but to the world.
Hotel quarantine has been central to Australia's fight against Covid.
Shaun Bindley reports
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Japan downgrades export outlook
The Japanese government has downgraded its outlook for exports for the first time in seven months. Supply shortages and China's economic slowdown are weighing on the market.
Phoebe Amoroso reports in Tokyo.
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Hong Kong teachers may face National Security tests
The Hong Kong government says new school teachers may soon have to take a test on the city's National Security Law and constitution, before being allowed to take up the job.
The move is adding to concerns from democracy activists of increasing political pressure on the education sector.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Microsoft Shutting Down Chinese Version of LinkedIn
Microsoft is shutting down the Chinese version of its professional networking site LinkedIn.
The platform for job seekers and employers was the last major US social network operating in China.
Tech Correspondent Rachel Silverman has more from San Francisco.
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Dow rallies after positive earnings results
The Dow rose more than 500 points after a positive start to the third
quarter earnings season.
Investors also reacted to better than expected economic data in the US.
Sarah Walton reports
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quarter earnings season.
Investors also reacted to better than expected economic data in the US.
Sarah Walton reports
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FDA panel recommends Moderna COVID booster
The Food and Drug Administration advisory panel has voted to recommend a Moderna booster vaccine for people 65 and older, as well as for younger adults who are at high risk of severe illness.
Vaccination rates are increasing in the U.S., since the introduction of a number of vaccine mandates.
FSN's Caroline Malone reports.
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United States rejoins the UN Human Rights Council
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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The country quit the organisation in 2018 under former president Donald Trump.
Sarah Walton reports
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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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