Monday, March 14, 2022

NO CAP ON REFUGEES ALLOWED TO STAY WITH UK HOST FAMILIES

The UK government has confirmed there will be no cap on the number of Ukrainian refugees who may live with UK host families. Details of the new 'Homes for Refugees' scheme will be delivered later. Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.


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3k Ukrainians now granted visas to live in the UK

UK families are being asked by the government to consider opening their homes up to Ukrainian refugees fleeing the Russian invasion.


Health secretary Sajid Javid says at least 3k Ukrainians have now been granted visas to live in the UK.


He says he has considered hosting a family himself.


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NIGERIA SEIZES THREE MILLION OPIOID CAPSULES

Nigeria's Drug Law enforcement agency says it has seized three million opioids.

 

Officials of the agency say the seizure followed a similar operation in which eight thousand six hundred and thirteen kilograms of cannabis smuggled in from Ghana was intercepted.

 

Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.


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Ukraine and Russian officials hold another round of negations

Officials from Ukraine and Russia have met virtually for a fourth
round of negotiations.

Meanwhile Ukraine's Foreign Minister has appealed on Western allies to
provide greater support.

William Denselow reports from the Polish border.

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President Samia Hassan directs ministry to prepare regulations for political rallies


President Samia Suluhu Hassan has directed the Minister of Constitution and Legal Affairs, George Simbachawene to collaborate with two legal stakeholders in the preparation of regulations that will govern political rallies.


Daniel Kijo reports

EASTERN DRC MASSACRE

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At least 27 people have been killed by suspected rebels in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Authorities say the rebels carried out the attack at a village in the conflict-prone territory of Beni and started shooting at the locals. Chris Ocamringa reports from the DRC capital Kinshasa...

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Russia seeks to export more oil to India

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Russia is urging India to invest in its sanction hit oil and gas sector as Moscow faces its deepest crisis since the collapse of the Soviet Union.

Analysts say India could buy oil at much cheaper rates right now.

That could ease some of the inflationary pressure on the Indian economy, as Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.

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Japan Prime Minister calls for UN Security Council reform

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has called for the reform of the UN Security Council in light of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

He said that the veto rights of Security Council members should be restricted as much as possible, and that Japan would work with other countries towards that goal. 

Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo. 


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China places millions under lockdown amid spike in COVID-19 cases

China has placed its southern tech hub Shenzhen under COVID-19 lockdown, amid concerns an outbreak in Hong Kong is spreading across the border. The move follows further lockdowns and mass testing in other Chinese cities as cases spike across the country. 

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.


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Russia asked China for military help in Ukraine say media reports citing US officials

Russia has asked China for military assistance in Ukraine according to media reports citing US officials.

This comes as US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan prepares to meet China's top diplomat in Rome.

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.

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Sunday, March 13, 2022

EU "concerned" about use of death penalty in Saudi Arabia following mass executions

The European Union has criticized the latest mass executions in Saudi Arabia, saying they represent a worrying increase in the use of the death penalty in the country. 


This comes after Saudi Arabia executed 81 people in a single day on Saturday.


Rosie Birchard reports from Brussels.


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Saturday, March 12, 2022

Leaders of France and Germany hold phone call with President Putin

The leaders of France and Germany called on Russian President Vladmir Putin to agree to an immediate ceasefire during a phone call on Saturday.

President Macron and Chancellor Scholz also spoke with their Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky.

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Friday, March 11, 2022

White House briefs 30 TikTok influencers about Ukraine

The White House has held a briefing with 30 TikTok stars about what is happening in Ukraine.


The social media platform has become an important medium to help shape public opinion about the Russian invasion.


Ira Spitzer reports from San Francisco.


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US accuses Russia of using the UN to legitimize misinformation

The United States has accused Russia of using the United Nations
Security Council to try to legitimize misinformation.

It comes after Russia called a meeting of the body to discuss it's
allegations that Ukraine is developing biological weapons.

Sarah Walton reports

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Nail in the coffin for Texas abortion law challenge

A major setback for abortion advocates in Texas.

The state's highest court has rejected a legal challenge to a new abortion law, that bans the procedure after about six weeks of pregnancy.

The ruling effectively ends abortion providers' efforts to block the law at the federal level.

Toni Waterman has more.

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US, EU and G7 announce further economic costs on Russia

The US has imposed a further economic hit on Russia, as Washington aims to hold Moscow accountable for its invasion of Ukraine. 


President Joe Biden announced a series of new measures that he said would deal "another crushing blow to the Russian economy."


From Washington DC, Benji Hyer reports. 


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Ukraine developments and Fed in focus on Wall Street [PREVEW]

Investors in the United States will continue to monitor developments
in Ukraine this week- especially its impact on the energy sector.

Domestically the Federal Reserve is convening this week and are widely
expected to begin raising interest rates.

William Denselow reports from New York.


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UN receive “credible” reports of Russia using cluster bombs in Ukraine

The United Nations says it has received credible reports that Russia
has used cluster munitions in Ukraine.

A spokesperson for the UN's human rights office says the use of such
weapons is incompatible with international law.

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.

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EU readies new Russia sanctions, mulls Ukraine's membership bid

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says the bloc is preparing a fourth package of sanctions in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. 

EU leaders met in Versailles to discuss energy supplies, defence spending and Kyiv's membership bid for the bloc. 

Rosie Birchard reports from Brussels. 

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UN to discuss Russian claims of US biological weapon development in Ukraine

The United Nations Security Council is to meet on Friday to discuss
Russia's claims that the US is developing biblical weapons in Ukraine.

The US has said the allegations are disinformation.

Sarah Walton reports

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