Wednesday, March 9, 2022

Apple unveils new iPhone SE at launch event

Apple has unveiled its next generation iPhone SE at its first event of 2022.

The event also featured the launch of Apple's most powerful chip ever.

Ira Spitzer reports from San Francisco.


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Tuesday, March 8, 2022

Wild day on Wall Street as traders digest developments in Ukraine

It was a volatile day for the U.S. markets with the energy sector once
again in full focus.

President Biden's announcement that the U.S. is banning Russian oil
imports fueled major gains for the energy sector.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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McDonald, Starbucks shutter Russian operations

McDonald's and Starbucks are the latest businesses to shutter their operations in Russia after President Vladimir Putin's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine.

Pressure has been mounting on companies, who have long profited in Russia, to take a stand against the aggression which has killed thousands and sparked a refugee crisis.

Toni Waterman has more.

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Texas Militia Member Guilty on All Counts

A jury has found a Texas militia member guilty of all the charges he faced relating to the storming of the US Capitol. His was the first criminal trial to stem from the attack that threatened the presidential transfer of power on January 6,  2021. 

Rachel Silverman has the details. 


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UN denies claims censoring staff on Ukraine war

The United Nations says staff have not been told to avoid using
certain words to describe fighting in Ukraine.

It points to statements from senior UN leaders that have repeatedly
used terms such as 'war' and 'invasion' to describe Russia's actions.

Sarah Walton reports

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EU to cut dependence on Russian gas by two thirds

The European Union has unveiled plans to cut its dependence on Russian gas by ⅔ by the end of 2022. 


This comes amid fears about energy security in the bloc as Brussels and Moscow trade sanctions and counter sanctions over the conflict in Ukraine.


Rosie Birchard reports from Brussels.


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Proud Boys leader charged over US Capitol attack

The former leader of US far-right group, the Proud Boys, has been
charged with conspiracy over his involvement in the storming of the
Capitol building on January 6th.

Enrique Tarrio is one of the most high profile people charged in
connection with last year's attack.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Maxwell juror pressed on accuracy of pre-trial questionnaire

A juror in Ghislaine Maxwell's sex trafficking trial says he was
distracted while filling out a pre-trial questionnaire.

The British socialite's legal team say the answers given in that
questionnaire provide grounds for a new trial.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Biden announces ban on Russian oil imports

US President Joe Biden has announced a ban on oil and gas imports from Russia.


He said it was a 'powerful blow' to 'Putin's war,' but warned Americans that 'defending freedom is going to cost.'


Kate Fisher reports from Washington


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2 million refugees feel Ukraine

The United Nations says 2 million people have now fled Ukraine to
escape fighting.

The UN's top human rights official has also condemned the detention of
anti-war protestors in Russia.

Sarah Walton reports

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Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy to address UK House of Commons

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is due to address the House of Commons in the UK later.


It's a move that speaker of the house Lindsay Hoyle labelled a historic moment.


It's thought that Zelenskyy may once again ask for a no-fly zone over Ukraine, UK defence secretary Ben Wallace says that would not benefit Ukraine.


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Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party biggest winner in regional elections: Exit Polls

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Exit polls predict Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party as the winner in most states in the recently concluded regional elections.

The Bhartiya Janata Party may win four out of five states, including the country's most populous state, Uttar Pradesh.

Ishan Garg tells us what this means for the general elections in 2024.

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Japan to impose further sanctions on Russia and Belarus

Japan will impose further sanctions on Russia and Belarus over the invasion of Ukraine, a top government spokesperson said Tuesday. It is also discussion a ban on oil imports from Russia with the United States and European countries. 


Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo. 


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January-February Trade Jumps Between Russia and China

Trade between China and Russia grew by 38.5% in January through to February compared to a year ago as the two countries have grown closer economically with one another.

The figure far outpaced China's 15.9% increased in total trade for the period.

Patrick Fok has more.

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Monday, March 7, 2022

UN holds emergency briefing on humanitarian situation in Ukraine

The United Nations Security Council has held an emergency meeting to
discuss the humanitarian situation in Ukraine.

The aid workers say they expect conditions on the ground to worsen in
the coming days.

Sarah Walton reports

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Wall St drops further over Ukraine

Wall St took another hit during Monday's trading amid continuing fears
over Ukraine and rising oil prices.

The Dow fell almost 800 points in another torrid session, while the
S&P had its biggest single day decline in almost two years.

Nick Harper reports.

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Pentagon: no existing plans to backfill fighters jets that Poland may send to Ukraine

The Pentagon says it's too early to say whether the United States will resupply Poland or any other NATO country that decides to provide fighter jets to the Ukrainian Air Force.


Pentagon spokesman John Kirby was asked about reports that the Biden administration has made plans to back-fill and jets sent to Ukraine by its NATO neighbors.


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Latest Ukraine / Russia talks break up without major progress

Another round of talks between Russian and Ukrainian officials has ended with no major progress on the creation of humanitarian corridors in Ukraine.


Once again today, the Russian shelled civilians after a ceasefire was due to come into force.


Reporter Ryan Thompson has been covering today's talks ... he's on the Polish Ukrainian border.


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US President Biden yet to decide whether to ban Russian oil imports

US President Joe Biden has not yet made a decision over whether to ban oil imports from Russia.


The White House says that discussions on the matter are continuing both internally and with allies.


Kate Fisher reports from Washington


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Biden talks with Johnson, Macron, Scholtz

US President Joe Biden has spoken with the leaders of Germany, France and UK in an effort to "reaffirm their commitment to sanctioning Russia" in the wake of its invasion into Ukraine.


The four nations are amongst those that have imposed a series of sanctions on Moscow in past weeks, aimed at crippling the Russian economy. 


From Washington DC, Benji Hyer reports. 


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