China has reacted angrily to reports US House of Representatives
Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to visit Taiwan in the coming days.
She would become the first Speaker in 25 years to visit the island.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Thursday, April 7, 2022
RENEWED FIGHTING IN EASTERN DRC
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Fresh fighting broke out in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo between government troops and rebels of the M23 group a week after relative calm in the troubled region.
The Congolese army launched an offensive in the rebel-held areas on Wednesday just days after the M23 rebels announced a unilateral ceasefire. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...
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EU RIGHTS ENVOY VOICES CONCERN ABOUT UGANDA TORTURE REPORTS
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The European Union has voiced concern about rights abuses and torture of detainees in Uganda.
Uganda has been in the spotlight since the 2021 Presidential elections that had journalists attacked, activists jailed and opposition leaders violently muzzled. Leon Solomon reports
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COVID-19: NIGERIAN GOVT LIFTS RESTRICTIONS ON CURFEW, LARGE GATHERINGS
The Nigerian government has lifted a nationwide midnight curfew it earlier imposed to contain the spread of the Coronavirus disease.
Restrictions on parties, concerts, and other crowded activities have also been lifted.
Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.
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Ukrainian Foreign Minister asks NATO allies for more weapons
NATO foreign ministers resumed talks in Brussels on Thursday on how best to support Ukraine as Russian attacks continue.
Ministers from the 30 NATO allies were joined by their counterparts from Australia, Japan, New Zealand -- and the Ukrainian foreign minister himself.
Rosie Birchard reports from the sidelines of the talks in Brussels.
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UK UNVEILS NEW ENERGY STRATEGY
Britain is accelerating efforts to move away from oil and gas by stepping up the development of nuclear power.
The new national energy strategy will aim for 95-percent of the UK's electricity to be low-carbon by 2030.
Ministers say it'll offer long-term security, deliver thousands of jobs, and bring bills down.
But Doug Parr from Greenpeace doesn't think offshore wind and nuclear reactors will solve the problem.
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The new national energy strategy will aim for 95-percent of the UK's electricity to be low-carbon by 2030.
Ministers say it'll offer long-term security, deliver thousands of jobs, and bring bills down.
But Doug Parr from Greenpeace doesn't think offshore wind and nuclear reactors will solve the problem.
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South Korea wants U.S. nuclear bombers presence
South Korea has been in talks with Washington about the return of a stronger U.S. military presence on the peninsula.
That - following a recent spate of missile tests by North Korea, threatening regional security.
Nora Weinek reports from Tokyo.
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That - following a recent spate of missile tests by North Korea, threatening regional security.
Nora Weinek reports from Tokyo.
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Australian government considers expelling Russian ambassador
The Australian federal government is considering the expulsion of Russian diplomats, but argues it won't be a "knee jerk" decision.
France, Germany and Italy are among the European countries to expel more than 200 Russian diplomats, in retaliation for the invasion of Ukraine.
Shaun Bindley reports from Brisbane.
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Shanghai Adds 20,000 News Cases of COVID-19 Infections
Shanghai added close to 20,000 COVID-19 cases, marking the sixth day in a row the city's set a record for infections.
Reports say the outbreak has become so serious that the Communist Party has sent an open letter to rally front-line health workers for support.
Patrick Fok reports.
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Reports say the outbreak has become so serious that the Communist Party has sent an open letter to rally front-line health workers for support.
Patrick Fok reports.
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John Lee tipped to become Hong Kong Chief Executive
Hong Kong’s former Security Secretary John Lee is leading the race to become the city’s new Chief Executive. Political analysts say he’s currently the only candidate likely to meet Beijing’s expectations for the role.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Wednesday, April 6, 2022
US markets close lower as Fed reveals plans to reduce balance sheet
US markets fell for a second day on Wednesday after the Federal
Reserve set out plans to reduce its balance sheet.
Investors also reacted to new Western sanctions on Russian financial
institutions over the war in Ukraine.
Sarah Walton reports.
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Reserve set out plans to reduce its balance sheet.
Investors also reacted to new Western sanctions on Russian financial
institutions over the war in Ukraine.
Sarah Walton reports.
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Biden unveils more sanctions targeting Russia
The United States and its partners in Europe have unveiled a raft of new sanctions targeting Russian banks, the country's oligarchs…even the two daughters of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Speaking in Washington, President Biden said the actions were a direct response to the murder of Ukrainian civilians by Russian forces in Bucha and other parts of Ukraine.
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The President said the latest sanctions are designed to do lasting damage to Russia's economy,
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The President detailed the latest steps his administration is taking against Russia.
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Ukraine officials warn of imminent Russian attack in the East
Ukraine officials are warning of an imminent attack in the Eastern Donbas region.
The regional governor of Luhansk has urged civilians to leave as soon as possible.
There has been a reduction in the number of Russian troops in the area of Kyiv and in the North over the past few days.
But as of yet, there has not been an intensification of military action in the East.
John Bevir explains why from Riga, Latvia.
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UK ANNOUNCES NEXT WAVE OF SANCTIONS ON RUSSIA
The UK government has imposed further sanctions on Russian businesses and individuals in its latest attempts to starve what it calls 'Putin's war machine'. As well as ending all Russian coal and oil imports by the end of 2022, oligarchs and strategic industries will be targeted too.
Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.
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New US santcions target Putin's family and Russian banks
The United States has sanctioned President Vladimir Putin's daughters
as part of ongoing efforts to pressure Russia to end its invasion of
Ukraine.
A number of Russian banks have also been targeted.
Sarah Walton reports
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as part of ongoing efforts to pressure Russia to end its invasion of
Ukraine.
A number of Russian banks have also been targeted.
Sarah Walton reports
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Putin's daughters and others sanctioned by US
The two adult daughters of Russian President Vladimir Putin are now being sanctioned over the war in Ukraine.
The announcement was made by the Biden administration today….part of a raft of new measures aimed at choking off the Russian economy and the ability of Kremlin insiders to access their wealth.
Also today, the Department of Justice sanctioned a leading Russian oligarch and announced it has disrupted a Russian-controlled malware network that was poised to attack western computer systems.
Attorney General Merrick Garland with an uncompromising message today:
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And he also announced that the Department of Justice is now probing war crimes allegedly committed by Russian forces in Ukraine.
The evidence continues to mount: a Ukrainian government minister today claimed Russia is using mobile crematoria to dispose of bodies in the besieged Black Sea port of Mariupol.
Ukraine's deputy prime minister has urged people living in the eastern region of the country to leave while they can….amid fears that the Russians are now planning large scale attacks around the disputed cities of Donetsk and Luhansk.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg is hosting a 2-day summit of foreign ministers in Brussels.
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Burkina Faso Former President Compaoré sentenced for life
A court in Burkina Faso has sentenced former President Blaise Compaoré for life for the murder of his predecessor, the revered Thomas Sankara. The long-awaited verdict has ended a six-month trial about the murder of Sankara.
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UN General Assembly set to vote on Russian expulsion from UN Human Rights Council
Members of the international community will vote this week on whether
to expel Russia from the UN Human Rights Council.
The United States has pushed for this move accusing Moscow of
committing atrocities in Ukraine.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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to expel Russia from the UN Human Rights Council.
The United States has pushed for this move accusing Moscow of
committing atrocities in Ukraine.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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Oklahoma passes a near total ban on abortion
Oklahoma lawmakers have passed a bill banning nearly all abortions - with massive fines and long prison sentences for violators.
If signed by the state's Republican Governor, it will be one of the most restrictive abortion laws in the country and could impact women in neighboring states, as Toni Waterman explains.
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If signed by the state's Republican Governor, it will be one of the most restrictive abortion laws in the country and could impact women in neighboring states, as Toni Waterman explains.
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Tax increase introduced for millions of UK workers
Millions of workers in the UK are being hit with a controversial tax rise.
Last year, the government announced what's known as "National Insurance contributions" will increase by 1.25% to pay for a social care package.
Giles Gibson reports from London.
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