Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson has been confirmed as the first black
woman to sit on the US Supreme Court, America's highest.
The Senate approved her nomination largely along party lines.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Thursday, April 7, 2022
Top Russian officials admits "significant losses" in Ukraine
The Kremlin's spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, has admitted that Russian forces have suffered "significant losses" in Ukraine.
It's the first public admission of the scale of the difficulty that Russian troops have encountered at the hands of Ukrainian forces and volunteers.
Mr. Peskov was speaking exclusively to Britain's Sky News, and said recent withdrawals by troops from Kyiv were designed to give peace negotiations a chance to succeed. [CREDIT IS MANDATORY]
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UK LAUNCHES NEW ENERGY STRATEGY
The UK government has announced it will prioritise nuclear power as part of a new energy strategy. Around eight large scale nuclear reactors could be put forward to provide energy supply in sites across the country. Amy Lakin reports from London.
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House Speaker and other senior US political figures test positive for coronavirus
US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi has tested positive for Covid-19.
Pelosi, aged 82, is currently asymptomatic and is fully vaccinated, but is still quarantining in accordance with CDC guidance.
Benji Hyer has the latest from Washington DC.
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Russia suspended from the UN Human Rights Council
Russia has been suspended from the UN Human Rights Council following
allegations Russian forces killed civilians in the Ukrainian town of
Bucha.
Sarah Walton reports
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allegations Russian forces killed civilians in the Ukrainian town of
Bucha.
The vote was passed by the General Assembly with 93 yes votes and 24 against.
Sarah Walton reports
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Texas Governor threatens to bus migrants to Washington
Texas governor Greg Abbott is threatening to bus and fly undocumented immigrants to Washington, as the Biden administration phases out pandemic-era restrictions on entry into the country.
But as Toni Waterman explains, his plan coincides with his own crisis at the border.
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But as Toni Waterman explains, his plan coincides with his own crisis at the border.
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WHO planning for possible chemical assaults in Ukraine
The World Health Organizations says it's planning for the possibility
of chemical assaults in Ukraine.
The U.S. has previously warned that Russia may be preparing to use
chemical weapons in the country.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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of chemical assaults in Ukraine.
The U.S. has previously warned that Russia may be preparing to use
chemical weapons in the country.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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UN to vote on removing Russia from Human Rights Council
The UN General Assembly is holding an Emergency Special Session to
consider removing Russia from the Human Rights Council
It follows allegations that Russian forces killed civilians in the
town of Bucha.
Sarah Walton reports
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consider removing Russia from the Human Rights Council
It follows allegations that Russian forces killed civilians in the
town of Bucha.
Sarah Walton reports
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China warns against US Speaker Pelosi's Taiwan visit
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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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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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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