The Pentagon has warned Russian troops are "ready to go", raising
fears a full-scale assault on Ukraine is imminent.
It comes as the Biden administration announced sanctions against the
Russian Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Wall St sees 4th daily drop
Wall St experienced another day of drops, as the Russia-Ukraine crisis
continued to force global markets lower.
Some of the world's biggest companies saw their share price fall as
the Biden administration announced new sanctions on Russia.
Nick Harper reports.
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continued to force global markets lower.
Some of the world's biggest companies saw their share price fall as
the Biden administration announced new sanctions on Russia.
Nick Harper reports.
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UN members address growing crisis in Ukraine
The United Nations Secretary-General warns that the current crisis in
Ukraine represents the most serious threat to global peace and
security during his tenure as the world's top diplomat.
His comments come as members of the international community gathered
at the UN General Assembly to discuss the escalating crisis in eastern
Ukraine.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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Ukraine represents the most serious threat to global peace and
security during his tenure as the world's top diplomat.
His comments come as members of the international community gathered
at the UN General Assembly to discuss the escalating crisis in eastern
Ukraine.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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New COVID-19 vaccine claims 100% efficacy against severe disease and hospitalization
The makers of a new COVID-19 vaccine say it shows 100% efficacy so far at preventing severe disease and hospitalization.
Pharmaceutical firms Sanofi and GSK are now planning to submit the vaccine to American and European regulatory authorities.
Ira Spitzer has more.
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EU formally approves sanctions against Russia
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The European Union has formally approved a raft of sanctions targeting Moscow in response to Russia's recognition of the self-declared republics of Donetsk and Luhansk.
Russia has threatened counter measures to Western sanctions, which it says do not lessen its determination to defend its interest.
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Brussels.
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The European Union has formally approved a raft of sanctions targeting Moscow in response to Russia's recognition of the self-declared republics of Donetsk and Luhansk.
Russia has threatened counter measures to Western sanctions, which it says do not lessen its determination to defend its interest.
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Brussels.
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Ukraine posed to declare state of emergency as EU unveils sanctions against Russia
The Government of Ukraine is poised to declare a national state of emergency after Russian forces entered the east of the country to take up positions around Donetsk and Luhansk.
And President Voldymyr Zelensky is urging as many as 3 million Ukrainians living in Russia…to evacuate as soon as possible.
He's also giving Ukrainian citizens the right to carry weapons and engage in self-defense in the event of a Russian invasion.
Reporter Julia Chapman is in Rostov in the southern region of Russia where more than 7 thousand people have arrived after traveling in the other direction…from eastern Ukraine.
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The EU has announced wide-ranging sanctions against Russia.
Reporter Rosie Birchard is at the European Commission building in Brussels.
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UK SENDS MORE MILITARY SUPPORT TO UKRAINE
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's announced Britain will send more support to Ukraine's military because of the threat from Russia.
UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.
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UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.
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US National Guard prepare for DC trucker protests
The US is aiming to deploy 700 National Guard to Washington DC to
counter a trucker protest planned to coincide with President Joe
Biden's first State of the Union Speech.
The trucker-led convoy, inspired by the recent Canadian
demonstrations, plans to protest against Covid-19 restrictions.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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counter a trucker protest planned to coincide with President Joe
Biden's first State of the Union Speech.
The trucker-led convoy, inspired by the recent Canadian
demonstrations, plans to protest against Covid-19 restrictions.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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GERMANY WILLING TO ABSORB ECONOMIC HIT CAUSED BY CANCELLING NS2
Germany says it stands by its decision to halt the controversial Nord stream 2 gas pipeline, despite threats from Russia it could increase energy prices.
The undersea pipeline extends from Russia to Northern Germany and was undergoing a final set of regulatory checks - but after Russia's military manoeuvres in Eastern Ukraine - Germany's chancellor intervened Tuesday, saying the project would not go ahead
From Berlin, Trent Murray has more.
The undersea pipeline extends from Russia to Northern Germany and was undergoing a final set of regulatory checks - but after Russia's military manoeuvres in Eastern Ukraine - Germany's chancellor intervened Tuesday, saying the project would not go ahead
From Berlin, Trent Murray has more.
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UNHCR CONDEMNS MILITIA ATTACKS
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The United Nations Refugee Agency has condemned the rise of attacks on displaced people by militia groups in the northeast of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The UNHCR Spokesperson, Boris Cheshirkov says the displaced people of Ituri province have serious humanitarian needs due to the ongoing violence. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa....
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UK: MORE RUSSIA SANCTIONS READY
The UK says it's ready to impose further sanctions on Russia over its actions in Ukraine.
However, London now says it's not clear if an invasion by Russia in eastern Ukrainian regions has begun.
The British government faced domestic criticism for its first tranche of sanctions against Russia.
But Foreign Secretary Liz Truss says more measures are ready.
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However, London now says it's not clear if an invasion by Russia in eastern Ukrainian regions has begun.
The British government faced domestic criticism for its first tranche of sanctions against Russia.
But Foreign Secretary Liz Truss says more measures are ready.
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Hungary deploys troops to border with Ukraine for security and humanitarian purposes
Hungary will deploy troops near its border with Ukraine.
The defence ministry said this was to carry out "both security purposes and humanitarian tasks."
Lucy Hough has more from Budapest.
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59 constituencies vote in crucial regional elections in India
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59 constituencies in India's most populated state Uttar Pradesh ((Oo-Th-ur Pruh-day-sh)) are voting in key regional elections on Wednesday.
The elections dubbed as a referendum on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's popularity are now halfway done.
India correspondent Ishan Garg tells us about the hot button issues.
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Japan imposes sanctions on Russia over Ukraine crisis
Japan has announced sanctions against Russia over its actions in Ukraine. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said that Moscow had violated Ukrainian sovereignty and international law.
Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.
Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.
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Moderna vaccine approved for children in Australia
Australia will become the first country in the world to roll out Moderna's Covid vaccine to young children.
The companies vaccine has been given the green light for use in children aged six to eleven.
Shaun Bindley reports.
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Hong Kong set for mass compulsory city-wide COVID-19 testing
Hong Kong is planning multiple rounds of city-wide compulsory mass testing in a bid to curb a growing outbreak of COVID-19. The government says anyone who tests positive will then be isolated to break community transmission chains. But some health experts say a full city lockdown is needed.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Blinken cancels meeting with Lavrov, citing Russian invasion of Ukraine
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says he's cancelling a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in light of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
But speaking in Washington after a meeting with Ukraine's foreign minister, he held out the possibility of further diplomacy in a bid to defuse the threat of a broader Russian invasion.
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Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Wall St drops over Ukraine fears
US Markets fell on Tuesday in response to worsening tensions between
the West and Russia over Ukraine.
Oil prices rocketed to nearly $100 a barrel, their highest level since 2014.
Nick Harper reports.
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the West and Russia over Ukraine.
Oil prices rocketed to nearly $100 a barrel, their highest level since 2014.
Nick Harper reports.
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Biden sanctions Russia over Ukraine action
U.S. President Joe Biden has announced significant new sanctions on
Russia, in what he called a first tranche to stop further Russian
aggression.
The move comes in response to Russian President Vladimir Putin's troop
deployment to separatist regions of Eastern Ukraine, which the UK and
US have both called the "beginning of an invasion".
Nina-Maria Potts reports:
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Russia, in what he called a first tranche to stop further Russian
aggression.
The move comes in response to Russian President Vladimir Putin's troop
deployment to separatist regions of Eastern Ukraine, which the UK and
US have both called the "beginning of an invasion".
Nina-Maria Potts reports:
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Biden sanctions Russia for Ukraine "invasion"
U.S. President Joe Biden has announced significant new sanctions on
Russia, in what he called a first tranche to stop further Russian
aggression.
The move comes in response to Russian President Vladimir Putin's troop
deployment to separatist regions of Eastern Ukraine, which the UK and
US have both called the "beginning of an invasion".
In a televised address, President Biden vowed to target Russia's
financial system and the Kremlin elite.
The US president insisted that Russia is clearly preparing for war.
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US President Biden stressed that the US is moving in lockstep with its
allies in responding to Russia and President Putin's "twisted"
interpretation of history.
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US President Biden outlined specific sanctions against two of Russia's
financial institutions- and on Russia's sovereign debt.
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Russia, in what he called a first tranche to stop further Russian
aggression.
The move comes in response to Russian President Vladimir Putin's troop
deployment to separatist regions of Eastern Ukraine, which the UK and
US have both called the "beginning of an invasion".
In a televised address, President Biden vowed to target Russia's
financial system and the Kremlin elite.
The US president insisted that Russia is clearly preparing for war.
IN: " None of us should be fooled…
OUT:…responsibility."
DUR: 18 seconds
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ADD ON
US President Biden stressed that the US is moving in lockstep with its
allies in responding to Russia and President Putin's "twisted"
interpretation of history.
IN: " At every step…
OUT: peace and stability
DUR: 26 seconds
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ADD ON
US President Biden outlined specific sanctions against two of Russia's
financial institutions- and on Russia's sovereign debt.
IN: " We are implementing
OUT: markets
DUR: 26 seconds
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0222biden-self3.mp3
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