UN Peacekeepers have been deployed to northeastern Mali following a
spate of civilian killings.
There's been a surge of terrorist attacks in the region over the last month.
Sarah Walton reports.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Friday, April 1, 2022
[PREVIEW FOR NEXT WEEK] Fed minutes and energy prices to dominate week ahead on Wall Street
The release of minutes from the last Federal Reserve meeting will be
of keen interest for Wall Street analysts in the upcoming trading
week.
And investors will continue to monitor energy prices after the Biden
administration vowed to release millions of oil barrels from the
strategic reserve.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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of keen interest for Wall Street analysts in the upcoming trading
week.
And investors will continue to monitor energy prices after the Biden
administration vowed to release millions of oil barrels from the
strategic reserve.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Energy bills soar for British families
Millions of households in the UK are facing major hikes in their energy bills from April 1st.
As well as the energy price cap rise, many people will see the cost of their council tax, water bills and car tax go up.
Sally Patterson has more in London.
As well as the energy price cap rise, many people will see the cost of their council tax, water bills and car tax go up.
Sally Patterson has more in London.
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EU and China hold summit amid war in Ukraine
The EU and China are holding a virtual summit, with Ukraine expected to top the agenda.
This is the first EU-China summit since 2020; since then, relations between Beijing and Brussels have been tested by the pandemic, diplomatic spats, and most recently Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Rosie Birchard reports from Brussels.
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India-Russia Foreign Ministers meet amid calls to isolate Moscow
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is in Delhi today where he's likely to discuss new trade and defense deals with his Indian counterpart.
The visit comes as India's coming under international pressure to isolate Russia.
This has put New Delhi in a precarious position according to policy experts.
Our correspondent Ishan Garg tells more.
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Japan prepared to act on oil reserves release
Japan says it's prepared to make more economic policy changes, after the US announced the largest ever release of oil from emergency reserves.
Japan is one of the world's largest oil consumers, and surging prices are slowing the country's post-pandemic recovery.
Nora Weinek reports from Tokyo.
Japan is one of the world's largest oil consumers, and surging prices are slowing the country's post-pandemic recovery.
Nora Weinek reports from Tokyo.
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Australia responds to Zelenskys address to parliament
Australia is finalising details of how many "Bushmaster" military vehicles will be sent to Ukraine.
President Volodomir Zelensky requested Australia help arm his country and send the armoured vehicles, during an historic address to the countries Federal Parliament on Thursday.
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Hong Kong residents return home as flight bans lifted
Thousands of stranded Hong Kongers are beginning to return to the city, as COVID-19 flight bans are being lifted. The relaxation of the rules comes as daily case numbers continue to fall after the city’s worst virus outbreak since the start of the pandemic.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Thursday, March 31, 2022
US markets see worst quarter for stocks in 2 years
The Dow dropped more than 550 points on Thursday after President Joe
Biden announced the largest ever release from strategic oil reserves.
It marked the end of a volatile month of trading in the US.
Sarah Walton reports
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Biden announced the largest ever release from strategic oil reserves.
It marked the end of a volatile month of trading in the US.
Sarah Walton reports
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Mike Pence calls for GOP to "relentlessly" focus on the future, sparking hints of Presidential bid
Former US Vice-President Mike Pence has taken a major step toward running for the White House in 2024, by releasing a 19-page policy agenda casting himself as the future for the Republican Party and the country.
Benji Hyer reports from Washington DC.
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Fentanyl pill seizures jumps nearly 5,000 percent in US
A new study reveals that police in the U.S. seized nearly 10 million
counterfeit pills that contain fentanyl last year- a significant spike
compared to previous years.
Fentanyl is up to 50 times stronger than heroin and is largely blamed
for the huge surge in accidental overdoses in recent years.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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counterfeit pills that contain fentanyl last year- a significant spike
compared to previous years.
Fentanyl is up to 50 times stronger than heroin and is largely blamed
for the huge surge in accidental overdoses in recent years.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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UN appeal for Afghanistan raises $2.4 billion
Countries around the world have pledged nearly $2.5 dollars to help
humanitarian assistance for Afghanistan.
But the total is so far well below the target of $4.4 set by the United Nations.
Sarah Walton reports
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humanitarian assistance for Afghanistan.
But the total is so far well below the target of $4.4 set by the United Nations.
Sarah Walton reports
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Biden to unleash the largest drawdown of oil in American history
U.S. President Joe Biden is ordering the release of 1 million barrels of oil per day from the country's strategic reserves, in a bid to rein in high energy prices.
The price of gas has spiked in recent weeks as the U.S. imposed sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.
Toni Waterman has more from Texas.
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NATO sees no pull-back of Russian troops in Ukraine, expects more attacks
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg says the alliance is seeing no pull-back of Russian troops in Ukraine, warning additional offensive actions can be expected.
This comes after Moscow pledged to reduce attacks in Northern Ukraine after peace talks earlier this week.
Rosie Birchard reports from Brussels, where NATO is headquartered.
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Biden to turn on the oil reserve spigot to rein in gas prices
Biden to turn on the oil reserve spigot to rein in gas prices
U.S. President Joe Biden is expected to issue an order on Thursday to release oil from the country's strategic reserves, in a bid to rein in high energy prices.
The price of gas has spiked in recent weeks as the US imposed sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.
Toni Waterman has more from Texas.
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U.S. President Joe Biden is expected to issue an order on Thursday to release oil from the country's strategic reserves, in a bid to rein in high energy prices.
The price of gas has spiked in recent weeks as the US imposed sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.
Toni Waterman has more from Texas.
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Afghanistan appeal is largest ever launched by UN
The United Nations has launched its largest ever appeal for a single
country, to try to raise $4.4 billion dollars for Afghanistan.
The organization warns 23 million people are facing acute food insecurity.
Sarah Walton reports
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country, to try to raise $4.4 billion dollars for Afghanistan.
The organization warns 23 million people are facing acute food insecurity.
Sarah Walton reports
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Seven Bodies Recovered, Others Missing As Locals Drown in Nigerian River
At least seven bodies of people who drowned in a river in Nigeria's north central state of Niger have been recovered.
They are mostly women and children and were in a boat which capsized while in transit.
Correspondent Tesem Akende reports.
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Free Covid-19 testing to be scrapped in England
Most people in England will no longer receive free Covid-19 tests, under new rules brought in from April 1st.
Instead, the public will have to pay for lateral flow and PCR tests, as part of the government's living with covid-19 plan.
Sally Patterson reports from London.
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Russia has 'massively misjudged' Ukraine conflict - GCHQ
A leading figure in British intelligence believes that Russia has 'massively misjudged' the conflict with Ukraine.
Sir Jeremy Fleming, the head of GCHQ, also believes that close advisers to Vladimir Putin are not telling him the truth about the military situation.
John Bevir (Beaver) reports.
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Making a rare public speech, the man in charge of the UK's cyber and security agency, gave more details about some of the problems being faced by the invading force.
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UKRAINE ATTEMPTS MARIUPOL EVACUATIONS
Ukraine has sent dozens of buses to the city of Mariupol to try and evacuate civilians.
Russia says it will observe a ceasefire around the besieged city to allow people to leave.
Olly Barratt reports from Riga, Latvia.
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Russia says it will observe a ceasefire around the besieged city to allow people to leave.
Olly Barratt reports from Riga, Latvia.
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