Intel has revealed its plans for a new chip manufacturing complex that
will cost at least 20 billion dollars.
This comes in the midst of a severe global semiconductor shortage,
affecting everything from smartphones to cars.
Silicon Valley Correspondent Rachel Silverman has more.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Friday, January 21, 2022
CDC: Boosters 90% effective in preventing hospitalization
New data shows Pfizer and Moderna's booster shots are 90% effective in
preventing hospitalizations from Covid-19.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced the
results of tests which looked at additional doses in the face of the
Omicron variant.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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preventing hospitalizations from Covid-19.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced the
results of tests which looked at additional doses in the face of the
Omicron variant.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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UN warns the world is facing a "5-alarm global fire"
The United Nations Secretary General said the world is facing "a
5-alarm global fire".
Antonio Guterres gave the warning as he set out his priorities for the
year ahead.
Sarah Walton reports
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5-alarm global fire".
Antonio Guterres gave the warning as he set out his priorities for the
year ahead.
Sarah Walton reports
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Fed meeting set to dominate trading [PREVIEW]
This week on Wall Street all eyes will be on the Federal Reserve and
what action they will take to curb rising inflation.
The Central Bank's two-day policy meeting wraps on Wednesday with Fed
Chair Jerome Powell expected to hold a press conference after it
concludes.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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what action they will take to curb rising inflation.
The Central Bank's two-day policy meeting wraps on Wednesday with Fed
Chair Jerome Powell expected to hold a press conference after it
concludes.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Data suggests Omicron on decline in parts of the U.S.
Coronavirus-related hospitalizations are trending downwards in the
U.S. suggesting the Omicron wave may have peaked in parts of the
country.
But experts warn that it could still be weeks before that trend is
seen across the entire U.S.
And a flight departing Florida has been forced to turnaround due to
passenger's refusal to wear a mask.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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U.S. suggesting the Omicron wave may have peaked in parts of the
country.
But experts warn that it could still be weeks before that trend is
seen across the entire U.S.
And a flight departing Florida has been forced to turnaround due to
passenger's refusal to wear a mask.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Meat Loaf dies aged 74
'Bat Out of Hell' Singer Meat Loaf has died at the age of 74.
The Grammy winning performer sold more than 100 million albums over six decades.
Sarah Walton reports
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The Grammy winning performer sold more than 100 million albums over six decades.
Sarah Walton reports
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No breakthrough at US & Russia meeting over Ukraine
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the meeting with his Russian
counterpart over Moscow's aggression towards Ukraine was "frank and
substantive".
The two men met in Geneva to try and deescalate tensions, with 100,000
Russian troops massed on the border, ahead of what the US says could
be an invasion of Ukraine.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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Secretary Blinken again warned Russia the west would respond if troops
invaded Ukraine.
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counterpart over Moscow's aggression towards Ukraine was "frank and
substantive".
The two men met in Geneva to try and deescalate tensions, with 100,000
Russian troops massed on the border, ahead of what the US says could
be an invasion of Ukraine.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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Secretary Blinken again warned Russia the west would respond if troops
invaded Ukraine.
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London's Mayor stands down "major incident status" as COVID cases decline
London Mayor Sadiq Khan is standing the city down from its "major incident status" as coronavirus cases start dipping in the U.K.
That's as the First Minister of Wales, which sets its own COVID-19 restrictions instead of the central government in Westminster, says he believes the peak of the Omicron wave has now passed.
Our U.K. Correspondent Giles Gibson has more.
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UK Foreign Secretary calls for Russia to de-escalate on Ukraine border
UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss is urging President Vladimir Putin to "step back," as the US and Russia held what both sides called "critical" talks in Geneva.
Her comments came as Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met amid mounting fears that Russia could be about to invade Ukraine.
Benji Hyer reports.
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RADIO: AFRICA RENEWS PUSH FOR FAVOURABLE UN SECURITY COUNCIL REFORMS
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Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has demanded that Africa is given better representation on the United Nations security council. Museveni was speaking at the 9th ministerial-level meeting of the African union (AU) committee of heads of state and government. The meeting in Uganda's capital Kampala is the latest in a series focusing on changes at the security council. Leon Ssenyange reports
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Russia threatens 'even more confrontation' as Blinken and Lavrov meet
The Russian Foreign Ministry says the degree of confrontation with the U.S. could rise even more if Washington doesn't take into account Moscow's priorities. Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is holding talks in Geneva with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Julia Chapman has more.
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Ghana explosion leave 17 dead, others with severe injuries
At least 17 people have died following an explosion in the Western Region of Ghana. A truck transporting explosives to a mining site collided with a motorcycle, resulting in the explosion. Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports from Accra.
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CONSERVATIVE REBELS THREATEN WHIP WHISTLEBLOWING
Rebel Conservative MPs are reportedly threatening to publish material to back up claims they've been intimidated and blackmailed by the Prime Minister's supporters.
Boris Johnson says he's seen no evidence those who are critical of him have been unfairly targeted by government whips.
Johnson remains under pressure from within his own party over the handling of allegations around parties during lockdown.
Correspondent James Gooderson is in Downing Street with the latest.
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India's COVID-19 cases spike with every other person testing positive in South Indian state Kerala
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COVID-19 cases in India are spiking with the country recording 347,000 new infections on Friday.
In one of the worst-hit states Kerala, nearly every second person is testing positive for the virus.
New curbs are being announced as Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.
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Strengthening Australia's partnership with the United Kingdom top of the agenda at AUKMIN talks.
Developing safe and secure infrastructure is a key focus of joint efforts to maintain stability in the Indo Pacific.
Annual defence and security talks have been held in Sydney, between British and Australian authorities.
Shaun Bindley reports.
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Hong Kong authorities condemn efforts to save hamsters from COVID cull
The Hong Kong government says police may take action against groups who are trying to undermine efforts to carry out a mass cull of hamsters in the city. Health authorities ordered the cull after hamsters in a pet shop were found to be the source of a recent Covid-19 outbreak.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Washington to allow Baltic states to send US-made weapons to Ukraine
The US will allow three Baltic states to send American-made weapons to Ukraine, according to a new report.
The move comes amid increasing concern in Washington that Russia may invade its neighbor.
US correspondent Ira Spitzer has more.
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Thursday, January 20, 2022
Dow fall for fifth day in a row
US markets ended the day down on Thursday as investors remain cautious
ahead of expected interest rate rises.
Meanwhile there was an increase in new claims for unemployment benefits.
Sarah Walton reports
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ahead of expected interest rate rises.
Meanwhile there was an increase in new claims for unemployment benefits.
Sarah Walton reports
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Georgia prosecutor requests grand jury to subpoena witnesses for Trump probe
A Georgia prosecutor has asked for a special purpose grand jury to help in an investigation of former president Trump.
It’s looking into whether he and others committed crimes by pressuring state election officials.
Caroline Malone reports from Washington.
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Former Pope Benedict accused of failing to act over historic sex abuse allegations
Former Pope Benedict is being accused of failing to act over child abuse allegations when he was archbishop of Munich in the late 1970s.
The claims are made in a report by a German law firm that was
commissioned by the Catholic church and delivered to the Vatican today.
Christopher White is the Vatican correspondent for the National Catholic Reporter newspaper.
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