Wednesday, March 16, 2022

British citizen, Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, returning to UK after 6 years of detainment in Iran

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, a British Iranian who has been detained in Iran for 6 years, is on her way back to the UK.


She was accused of plotting to overthrow the Iranian government.


Earlier this week she was given her passport back after it was taken away from her in 2016.


Her Member of Parliament Tulip Siddiq says this could have been helped along by some form of a payment of a multimillion-pound debt owed to Iran from the British Government


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FORMER BERLIN AIRPORT CONVERTED TO HOUSE UKRAINIAN REFUGEES

The German Government says over 175,000 Ukrainian refugees have now been registered in the country, as Europe works to respond to the growing humanitarian disaster caused by Russia's invasion. 

Authorities say the priority remains finding accommodation for the new arrivals - as existing services struggle to keep up with unprecedented demand. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray reports. 

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Nigerian Banks Suspend Withdrawals With Local Debit Cards Abroad

Some Nigerian banks have suspended individual withdrawals with local debit cards abroad. 
They've also toughened limits on online purchases and payments.
Correspondent Tesem Akende reports.
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NATO ministers mull support to Ukraine and alliance defence in Brussels

NATO defence ministers are in Brussels to discuss support for Kyiv and strengthening the alliance amid the conflict in Ukraine.


Heading into the talks, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said NATO allies will continue to support Ukraine's ability to defend itself.


Rosie Birchard reports.


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European leaders pledge solidarity with Ukraine

The Prime Ministers of Poland, Slovenia and the Czech Republic have
pledged their continued support for Ukraine.

The three men were the first western leaders to visit Kiev since
Russia's invasion.

William Denselow reports from Poland.

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JOHNSON IN GULF SEEKING CHEAPER OIL

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's visiting the UAE and Saudi Arabia for talks on boosting oil production.

He wants the gulf states to ramp up supply to reduce dependence on Russian oil and gas as energy prices soar.

Boris Johnson insists he will raise human rights concerns during the trip.

But he says it's not just about fossil fuels.

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Kenyan Soldiers Killed in Suspected Al Shabaab Attack

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Over ten Kenyan Soldiers have been killed in a suspected Al Shabaab attack in Southern Somalia.

The soldiers were in Somalia under the mandate of the African Union Mission in Somalia or AMISOM.

Isabel Nakirya reports.

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Australian Defence Minister says Ukraine attack beginning of the end for Putin

Australia's Defence Minister Peter Dutton is escalating his personal attacks on Russian President Vladmir Putin.

Mr Dutton says he believes Moscow's attack on Ukraine could "destroy" Mr Putin.


Shaun Bindley reports from Brisbane

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India-Russia explore non-SWIFT payment systems

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India and Russia are exploring opening alternative payment options as most Russian banks are now cut from the SWIFT financial system.

It's a mechanism that most banks use for international transactions.

But now the countries may use their indigenous technology to transfer money, as Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.

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Japan set to lift COVID curbs

Japan is planning to lift COVID-19 restrictions on Tokyo and other areas, amid falling restrictions. The government is also expected to further loosen border restrictions - a move welcomed by the business community.

Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.

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Chinese stocks rebound after historic rout

Chinese tech stocks are rebounding in Hong Kong, after a steep selloff triggered by concerns over Beijing’s ties to Russia, and increased government regulation of the sector. Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.


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Biden to travel to Europe for NATO summit next week

As the Russian siege of Ukraine continues, the White House has announced that US President Joe Biden will travel to Europe for a NATO summit next week.


The US president also signed a spending bill that includes $13.6 billion dollars in humanitarian and military aid to Ukraine.


Simon Marks has more from Washington.


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US markets rise ahead of Fed interest rate decision

US markets rallied on Tuesday as investors prepared for the Federal
Reserve to announce an interest rate increase on Wednesday.

Meanwhile oil prices continue to fall.

Sarah Walton reports

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Russia "sanctions" Biden and other top US officials

Regional officials in the Black Sea port of Mariupol say hundreds of people are being held effectively as hostages inside one of the city's hospitals after Russian forces seized control of it.


They say more than two thousand four hundred people in the city have died since the Russian onslaught began.


But thousands of civilians have now successfully evacuated the city, after a humanitarian corridor was allowed to function over the last 24 hours.


The Russians were hit with more US sanctions today…but responded by themselves sanctioning top US officials.


Reporter Giles Gibson is in neighboring Latvia, beyond the reach of the Kremlin's reporting restrictions.


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Zelensky appeals to Canadian lawmakers for no-fly zone

In a virtual address to Canadian lawmakers, Ukraine's President
Vlodimir Zelensky has appealed for more help against the Russian
invasion.

The Ukrainian leader again called for a no-fly zone over this country
- something western leaders and NATO have ruled out over fears it
would spark a wider conflict with Russia.

Zelensky's 12-minute appeal received an almost three-minute standing
ovation from the Canadian politicians listening in Ottawa.

Speaking through a translator Zelensky said his country wanted freedom.

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Zelensky said more help was needed as sanctions hadn't stalled the
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Zelensky asked Canadians to imagine another country waging war and
bombing cities near them.

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Plea Talks Reported with Accused 9/11 Mastermind

Prosecutors have reportedly opened talks to negotiate a plea deal with the accused mastermind of the 9/11 attacks and his four co-defendants. 

The New York Time reports  prosecutors have opened talks with lawyers for Khalid Shaikh Mohammed and his four co-defendants. 

Rachel Silverman has details. 


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ADF REBEL COORDINATOR ARRESTED IN CENTRAL UGANDA


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A top member of the Allied Democratic Force rebel group has been arrested in Central Uganda. The rebel coordinator has been linked to last year's bombing in the capital Kampala. Leon Solomon reports

 

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Idaho passes Texas-style abortion ban

Idaho has become the first state to pass a Texas-style bill banning abortions after six weeks.

The legislation allows close relatives of the unborn fetus to sue the medical professional who carried out the procedure.

Toni Waterman has more from Texas.

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Veteran Fox News cameraman killed in Ukraine

A veteran cameraman working for Fox News in Kyiv has been killed and a correspondent seriously wounded when their vehicle was struck by incoming fire in Irpen, just ouside Kyiv.


Pierre Zakrzewski (PRON:  ZAK-RESH-KEY) was one of the world's most experienced combat journalists.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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US sanctions Lukashenko, Russia sanctions Biden

The Biden administration has sanctioned Belarusian President Alexander
Lukashenko for the assistance his country has given Russia over its
invasion of Ukraine.

It comes as Russia has in turn sanctioned US President Joe Biden.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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