Work from home guidance is in place again for England from Monday as
the government warns of a 'tidal wave' of Omicron covid-19 cases.
Covid booster jabs are also being opened up to all adults - with a new
target of offering one to every over-18 by the end of the year.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says the Omicron variant represents an
'emergency' for the country.
Health Secretary Sajid Javid admits it's going to be a challenge.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Monday, December 13, 2021
GERMAN PROTESTORS CLASH WITH POLICE OVER COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS
Several police officers have been injured in Germany after a weekend of protests against coronavirus restrictions.
The demonstrations come as the new government of Chancellor Olaf Scholz looks to strengthen vaccination mandates.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports
The demonstrations come as the new government of Chancellor Olaf Scholz looks to strengthen vaccination mandates.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports
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Russia scraps plans for QR codes on transport
Russian lawmakers will scrap a draft law that would have required passengers on long-distance transport to prove their COVID-free status. The decision comes as polls suggest the Russian public strongly opposed the idea. Julia Chapman has more from Moscow.
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Thousands of farmers vacate protest sites in Delhi but say will launch local campaigns
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After more than a year of protests, tens of thousands of farmers are vacating their camps on Delhi's borders.
Their campaign to have three controversial farming laws repealed has ended in success.
Farmers had claimed that the laws would've hurt their income.
But unions say they will now launch local protests against the rising cost of farming – something that affects millions in the country.
Ishan Garg reports.
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Japan calls for "appropriate response" from S. Korea on wartime issues
Japan has called for an "appropriate response" from South Korea to resolve issues over wartime compensation and "comfort women" who were forced to work in Japanese military-run brothels.
The Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi met with his South Korean counterpart Chung Eui Yong for the first time over the weekend... as relations between the two countries remain under strain.
Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.
The Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi met with his South Korean counterpart Chung Eui Yong for the first time over the weekend... as relations between the two countries remain under strain.
Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.
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Sunday, December 12, 2021
Death toll from US tornadoes rises to more than 90
The death toll from a series of tornadoes in the United States has
risen to more than 90.
Dozens of people are still missing after the storms hit on Friday night.
Sarah Walton reports
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risen to more than 90.
Dozens of people are still missing after the storms hit on Friday night.
Sarah Walton reports
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Saturday, December 11, 2021
More than 50 dead in US tornados
More than fifty people are thought to have been killed by a series of
tornados across six US states.
Thousands of people have also been left without power.
Sarah Walton reports
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tornados across six US states.
Thousands of people have also been left without power.
Sarah Walton reports
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Friday, December 10, 2021
Biden pledges to strengthen democracy & voting rights
US President Joe Biden has wrapped up his Summit for Democracy by
promising to strengthen democratic freedoms and voting rights in the
US and around the world.
The two-day summit saw more than a hundred countries make commitments
to stand up to authoritarianism and protect media freedom.
China was not invited - and faced harsh criticism from Taiwan and Hong
Kong's representatives.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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promising to strengthen democratic freedoms and voting rights in the
US and around the world.
The two-day summit saw more than a hundred countries make commitments
to stand up to authoritarianism and protect media freedom.
China was not invited - and faced harsh criticism from Taiwan and Hong
Kong's representatives.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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US Supreme Court Allows Challenge to Texas Abortion Law
The United States Supreme Court has ruled to allow abortion providers to challenge a controversial Texas abortion law.
But it has refused to block the law in the meantime.
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details.
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US markets lookahead
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US investors are waiting to hear what action the Federal Reserve will
take to counter rapidly rising inflation when the board meets this
week.
Meanwhile uncertainty remains over how the spread of the Omicron
variant could impact the economy,
Sarah Walton reports
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US investors are waiting to hear what action the Federal Reserve will
take to counter rapidly rising inflation when the board meets this
week.
Meanwhile uncertainty remains over how the spread of the Omicron
variant could impact the economy,
Sarah Walton reports
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US inflation hits 39 year high
New figures show prices in the US have increased at the fastest pace since 1982.
It puts more pressure on the Federal Reserve to take action to counter
rising inflation.
Sarah Walton reports
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It puts more pressure on the Federal Reserve to take action to counter
rising inflation.
Sarah Walton reports
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British High Court rules Assange fit to be extradited to U.S.
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is fit to be extradited to the United States to face espionage charges.
In a major win for the U.S. government, which has been seeking his extradition for years, a British High Court ruled he can be extradited- but a lengthy appeals process now looks likely.
Nina-Maria Potts reports:
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G7 FOREIGN MINISTERS MEET IN LIVERPOOL
A meeting of G7 Foreign Ministers is being held in Liverpool this weekend - the final event with the UK as Chair of the group. There is plenty for Ministers to discuss - from geopolitical tensions to coronavirus recovery - Laura Makin-Isherwood has more.
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VACCINE MANDATE ANNOUNCED FOR GERMAN MEDICAL WORKERS
Germany has passed a new vaccine mandate for medical workers.
The law comes just days after a new government took office - with promises to tighten Covid-19 restrictions in order to fight a resurgence of the virus.
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The law comes just days after a new government took office - with promises to tighten Covid-19 restrictions in order to fight a resurgence of the virus.
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India extends ban on scheduled international flights amid Omicron concerns
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India has extended the ban on scheduled international flights till the end of January.
Officials were mulling resuming regular flights from December 15th but amid Omicron concerns decided otherwise.
Some statistical models are predicting that the new coronavirus variant could fuel a third wave by February, as Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.
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Jury Finds Actor Jussie Smollett Guilty
US actor Jussie Smollett (smul-LET) has been found guilty of 5 counts of felony disorderly conduct.
Prosecutors say he lied to police about being the victim of a racist and homophobic assault. He was found not guilty on one count.
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details.
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Thursday, December 9, 2021
Omicron and jobs date prompt mix close on Wall Street
There was a mixed close on Wall Street as investors digested record
low new jobless claims in the US.
Gains were tempered by concerns over the Omicron coronavirus variant.
Sarah Walton reports from the New York Stock Exchange.
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low new jobless claims in the US.
Gains were tempered by concerns over the Omicron coronavirus variant.
Sarah Walton reports from the New York Stock Exchange.
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US and Israeli officials meet to discuss Iran as talks falter in Vienna
US and Israeli officials are meeting in Washington to discuss Iran and what the Pentagon called Tehran's 'destabilizing activities".
It comes as talks resume in Vienna to try and salvage the 2015 agreement to limit Iran's nuclear capabilities.
US Correspondent Ira Spitzer has more
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US Food and Drug Administration authorises Pfizer boosters for 16 and 17 year olds.
The Food and Drug Administration in the United States has granted emergency use authorisation to Pfizer's Covid-19 booster shot for 16 and 17 year olds.
It comes a day after preliminary data from Pfizer suggested boosters could improve protection against the new Omicron variant.
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.
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It comes a day after preliminary data from Pfizer suggested boosters could improve protection against the new Omicron variant.
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.
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MOSCOW GUNMAN CHARGED WITH MURDER & ARMS TRAFFICKING
A man who opened fire at an administrative centre in Moscow has been charged with murder, attempted murder of a minor, and arms trafficking.
The attack took place earlier in the week after the military veteran was told he had to wear a mask to enter the building.
As well as killing two, he left four others injured, including a ten-year-old girl.
Stuart Smith reports from Moscow.
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The attack took place earlier in the week after the military veteran was told he had to wear a mask to enter the building.
As well as killing two, he left four others injured, including a ten-year-old girl.
Stuart Smith reports from Moscow.
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