The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits has hit its
lowest level for 52 years.
Analysts say its a sign the economy is bouncing back from the impact
of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Sarah Walton reports
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Thursday, December 9, 2021
Biden: saving democracy is "the challenge of our time"
At the start of a two-day virtual summit, US President Joe Biden says
upholding democracy is "the challenge of our time".
He wants to promote open society and the upholding of human rights.
China and Russia, who have not been invited to the summit, have reacted angrily.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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upholding democracy is "the challenge of our time".
He wants to promote open society and the upholding of human rights.
China and Russia, who have not been invited to the summit, have reacted angrily.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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US battles surging deaths and hospitalizations, while reaching 200 million vaccine milestone
New COVID cases and hospitalizations are climbing rapidly again even as the U.S. reaches the 200 million vaccination milestone.
Health care workers are sounding the alarm in several parts of the country, warning hospitals are stretched because of staff shortages and patients who are resistant to vaccines.
The threat of the new Omicron variant is growing, but experts say it’s the Delta variant driving the surge.
Nina-Maria Potts has more:
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Inquiry set up to investigate whether 3 alleged UK government Christmas parties broke Covid-19 rules last year
An official investigation into three alleged UK government staff parties is now underway.
It's caused huge controversy with the alleged events said to have taken place last year at a time when social gatherings were banned.
The inquiry will look into exactly what happened last year and whether or not these events broke Coronavirus guidelines.
Chris Jones has more in London
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NEW GERMAN CHANCELLOR OLAF SCHOLZ GETS DOWN TO WORK
A day after being sworn in, newly elected German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has begun taking charge of the country's coronavirus response.
63-year old Scholz takes office as Germany struggles to contain a major resurgence of Covid-19 - an immediate challenge his government says remains the top priority.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
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UNHCR VEHICLE ATTACK
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The UN Secretary-General has condemned an attack carried out on a UN convoy by a militia group in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo that left three UN staff injured on Wednesday.
Antonio Guterres has called on Congolese authorities to promptly investigate the attack and hold the perpetrators to account. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa....
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More than a year in, Indian farmers call off protest
Tens of thousands of farmers who've led one of the longest and largest protests in recent Indian history have formally announced that they are ending their demonstration.
Farmers say though they are going back home now, they'll be back on the streets if the government goes back on its promises to them.
Neha Poonia has more.
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Farmers say though they are going back home now, they'll be back on the streets if the government goes back on its promises to them.
Neha Poonia has more.
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Indian vaccine makers to cut production as demand fals
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Indian vaccine makers say they are cutting COVID-19 shot production as demand slumps.
One of the world's biggest vaccine makers has decided to half the production of the licensed version of the AstraZeneca vaccine.
They're now asking officials to authorise booster doses, as Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.
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Japanese conservative lawmakers oppose granting foreigners voting rights
Conserative members of Japan's LDP held a press conference Thursday opposing a plan to give foreign residents voting rights in local referendums in a Tokyo suburb. The ordinance - to be debated next week - would be the first of its kind in Japan.
Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.
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Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Hong Kong makes public COVID-19 contact-tracing app mandatory
Hong Kong is making it mandatory for the public to use a government contact-tracing app to enter a range of public venues such as restaurants and bars. Health authorities say it will improve the risk management of COVID-19 transmission in the community. Critics of the app say it is an invasion of public privacy.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Instagram boss testifies to Senate amid child safety concerns
The head of Instagram has refused to commit to permanently cancelling plans to create a kids version of the social media platform.
Adam Mosseri is testifying before Congress for the first time amid child safety concerns raised by a whistleblower.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington.
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US markets close flat following more positive Omicron data
US markets closed flat on Wednesday after a two-day rally.
Investors continue to react to positive news regarding the new Omicron
variant of the coronavirus.
Sarah Walton reports
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Investors continue to react to positive news regarding the new Omicron
variant of the coronavirus.
Sarah Walton reports
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Boris Johnson tightens Covid-19 restrictions in England as Omicron spreads
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced fresh Covid-19 restrictions, saying it's too early to assume that the Omicron variant is less severe than previous strains of the virus.
He says case numbers are doubling every two-to-three days in Britain and he cited statistics from South Africa showing an increase in hospitalizations there caused by the new strain.
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The Prime Minister also announced face-mask requirements for cinemas and theaters…and the use of vaccine passports to secure entry to nightclubs and sports stadiums.
Visa launches cryptocurrency consulting arm
Visa has announced a new consulting service for financial institutions focussed on cryptocurrency.
The world's largest payment processor says interest in the sector has skyrocketed, although regulation and price fluctuations could complicate its growth.
Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco.
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Facebook Broadens Bans on Myanmar Military Posts
Facebook's parent company Meta says it's expanding its ban on postings linked to Myanmar's military.
The new action comes just one day after a high-profile lawsuit was filed in California, on behalf of Rohingya refugees.
Rachel Silverman has this report from San Francisco.
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Canada joins US diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics
Canada has become the latest country to join America's diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics.
Australia and Britain also confirmed on Wednesday that they will send neither government ministers nor other officials to attend the games, due to get under way in February.
In Ottawa, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau:
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Biden: sending US troops to Ukraine “not on the table”
US President Joe Biden says sending American troops to Ukraine to
counter Russian aggression at the border is "not on the table".
But, a day after his virtual call with the Russian President, he
warned Vladimir Putin would face "severe" consequences should Russia
invade.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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counter Russian aggression at the border is "not on the table".
But, a day after his virtual call with the Russian President, he
warned Vladimir Putin would face "severe" consequences should Russia
invade.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Senior UK government adviser resigns over lockdown Christmas party video
Allegra Stratton has resigned as a UK government adviser after a leaked video showed her trying to defend staff at Number 10 Downing Street who allegedly attended a Christmas party at the height of a Covid-19 lockdown last year.
Whilst social events were banned at the time, Boris Johnson insists no rules were broken, but the Prime Minister has now promised to investigate the party.
From London, Benji Hyer reports.
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ADVISER QUITS OVER NUMBER 10 'PARTY'
An adviser to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has become the
first casualty of the growing scandal over a possibly illegal
Christmas party that may have taken place last December in Downing
Street.
Allegra Stratton, seen on videotape laughing last Christmas as she
rehearsed answers to questions about the party, has resigned.
Boris Johnson's announced an investigation, while also repeating that
he's been assured there was no such party, and no rules were broken.
UK Correspondent Olly Barratt says there's huge pressure on the Prime Minister.
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first casualty of the growing scandal over a possibly illegal
Christmas party that may have taken place last December in Downing
Street.
Allegra Stratton, seen on videotape laughing last Christmas as she
rehearsed answers to questions about the party, has resigned.
Boris Johnson's announced an investigation, while also repeating that
he's been assured there was no such party, and no rules were broken.
UK Correspondent Olly Barratt says there's huge pressure on the Prime Minister.
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Johnson adviser resigns over Christmas Party leaked videotape
An adviser to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has become the first casualty of the growing scandal over a possibly illegal Christmas party that may have taken place last December in Downing Street.
Allegra Stratton, seen on videotape laughing last Christmas as she rehearsed answers to questions about the party, has resigned.
She spoke to reporters camped outside her home.
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Earlier, the Prime Minister said he had ordered an investigation into whether rules were broken last December within his own Downing Street complex.
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