The S&P 500 closed at another record high Tuesday thanks to some
strong company earnings.
And investors are eagerly awaiting the conclusion for a two-day
Federal Reserve policy meeting.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Biden: "big mistake" for China not to attend COP26
US President Joe Biden has criticized China's decision not to attend
the COP26 climate summit, calling it "a big mistake".
Chinese leader Xi Jinping provided a written statement but chose not
to take part in the meeting of world leaders in Scotland.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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the COP26 climate summit, calling it "a big mistake".
Chinese leader Xi Jinping provided a written statement but chose not
to take part in the meeting of world leaders in Scotland.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Ethiopia Declares state of emergency
Ethiopia has declared a nationwide state of emergency, following threats from rebel forces that they are planning to enter the capital city, Addis Ababa.
There has been intensive fighting in parts of the country's North with the rebels, the Tigray People Liberation Front taking control of some major cities.
Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa:
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UK Prime Minister says COP26 promises will be useless if there is no action
Day two of the COP26 Global Climate Summit is coming to an end and many of the world's leaders are leaving.
But thousands of experts and negotiators remain to discuss and come up with solutions to keep the rise of the Earth's temperature below 1.5C.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says it's simply a matter of "life and death".
Chris Jones has more from Glasgow.
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Facebook Ends Facial Recognition System
Facebook says it's shutting down its facial recognition system.
Silicon Valley Correspondent Ira Spitzer has that story.
The social media company says it's responding to growing concerns about the use of the technology.
Silicon Valley Correspondent Ira Spitzer has that story.
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Squid game cyrpto-currency apparent hoax
A crypto-currency based on the Netflix show Squid Game has been
revealed as an apparent scam.
It's thought investors have lost more than three million dollars.
Sarah Walton reports
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revealed as an apparent scam.
It's thought investors have lost more than three million dollars.
Sarah Walton reports
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Cop 26: More than 80 nations pledge methane cuts
At the Cop26 climate conference in Glasgow More than 80 countries have now agreed to cut global emissions of methane by 30 per cent by the end of the decade.
The proposals were endorsed jointly by the US and the EU…though some environmentalists say they don't go far enough.
And 100 countries have agreed to end and reverse deforestation by the year 2030.
President Biden called that plan the first of its kind.
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The British Prime Minister, meanwhile, has apologized to Israel's energy minister after she was unable to gain access to the Cop26 meeting on Monday.
Karine Elharrar has muscular dystrophy, is wheelchair bound and could find no accessible entrance to the summit on its first day.
Boris Johnson apologized during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett.
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Recriminations continue over how long it's taking delegates and media to gain access to the Cop26 site…Scotland's Health Minister is blaming the United Nations for queues that have resulted in some people taking 2 hours to pass through security checkpoints.
Nationwide state of emergency declared in Ethiopia
The government of Ethiopia has declared a nationwide state of emergency after rebels from the Tigray People's Liberation Front captured more territory…some of it just 250 miles from the capital Addis Ababa.
Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis.
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Day 2 of COP26 in Glasgow
World leaders are meeting for a second day of discussions at the COP26 Climate Summit in Glasgow.
The two week event is being seen as one of the last opportunities to make a meaningful difference on climate change.
Laura Makin-Isherwood reports from inside the conference building.
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US chooses Virginia & New Jersey Governors in test for Biden
Americans are going to the polls to choose the governors of Virginia
and New Jersey.
Losses for the Democrats could signal trouble ahead in next year's
midterm elections, where President Biden may lose control of the House
of Representatives and the Senate.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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and New Jersey.
Losses for the Democrats could signal trouble ahead in next year's
midterm elections, where President Biden may lose control of the House
of Representatives and the Senate.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Biden administration announces new rules to control greenhouse gas methane
The U.S. has unveiled a new set of policies to tackle methane gas leaks from the oil and gas industry; one of the worst sources of emissions leading to climate change.
It comes as President Biden commits to a 'Global Methane Pledge' at COP26.
Caroline Malone reports from Washington.
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Ghana’s President Akufo Addo chides wealthy nation for failure to honour climate change commitments.
Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo says poorer countries are disappointed by the failure of the wealthy nations to honour their commitment of providing US$100 billion to assist in the fight against climate change. He addressed the COP26 Summit in Glasgow Scotland on Tuesday.
Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports……
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Yahoo pulls the plug on operations in China
Yahoo has become the latest U.S. tech company to pull out of China, amid a toughening regulatory environment for businesses.
The exit comes just weeks after LinkedIn shuttered its own operations in the country.
Toni Waterman has more from Austin, Texas.
The exit comes just weeks after LinkedIn shuttered its own operations in the country.
Toni Waterman has more from Austin, Texas.
NYC mayoral race underway
Polls are open in New York to elect the next mayor of the most
populated U.S. city.
Democratic candidate Eric Adams is the overwhelming favorite but his
Republican challenger has been campaigning hard on a pledge to scrap
vaccine mandates.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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populated U.S. city.
Democratic candidate Eric Adams is the overwhelming favorite but his
Republican challenger has been campaigning hard on a pledge to scrap
vaccine mandates.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Antonio Conte becomes new Tottenham manager
Tottenham Hotspur have appointed Antonio Conte (PRON: An-tony-oh Con-tay) as their new manager.
The Italian replaces Nuno Espirito Santo, who the Premier League football club sacked on Monday after just 17 games in charge.
Conte's deal with Tottenham lasts until 2023, though there is an option to extend.
Benji Hyer has more.
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RUSSIA’S PRESIDENT PUTIN SUPPORTS FOREST AGREEMENT AT COP26
Russia's President Vladimir Putin has expressed his support for an agreement designed to prevent deforestation, signed by over a hundred world leaders at COP26.
In a pre-recorded video message, he said he hopes the agreement will stimulate closer partnership between states for preserving forests.
Stuart Smith reports from Moscow.
In a pre-recorded video message, he said he hopes the agreement will stimulate closer partnership between states for preserving forests.
Stuart Smith reports from Moscow.
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Israeli minister unable to access COP26 due to disability now safely inside summit
The UK has apologised after a minister from Israel couldn't attend the opening day of the COP26 summit because the transport provided was unsuitable for wheelchair users.
Karine Elharrar, who has muscular dystrophy, tweeted how it was "sad" the United Nations didn't "provide accessibility to its events."
Our UK correspondent Benji Hyer reports.
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GERMANY CONSIDERS BOOSTER SHOTS FOR ALL
Health authorities in Germany have said they may extend the use of Covid-19 booster shots to the whole population.
Announcing the move, the country's vaccine authority said they were assessing data from international studies before making a final decision.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
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COVID VACCINATION SPARKS UPROAR AMONG UGANDA MPs
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Members of Parliament in Uganda have rejected a decision barring all unvaccinated members from accessing parliament. Uganda's parliament announced a no-access policy for all unvaccinated MPs, staff and visitors. Leon Solomon reports
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WORLD LEADERS SIGN DEFORESTATION PLEDGE
More than 100 world leaders at Cop26 in Glasgow are signing up to an agreement to halt and reverse deforestation by 2030.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says it'll support the goal of restricting global warming to 1.5 celsius because forests absorb carbon emissions.
Environmentalists say previous pledges on deforestation have not been followed through.
UK Environment Secretary George Eustice says this deal comes with important signatories and around $20bn in funding.
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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says it'll support the goal of restricting global warming to 1.5 celsius because forests absorb carbon emissions.
Environmentalists say previous pledges on deforestation have not been followed through.
UK Environment Secretary George Eustice says this deal comes with important signatories and around $20bn in funding.
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