Russia is planning to hold referendums in the Donetsk and Luhansk
regions of eastern Ukraine as early as this month.
The US ambassador to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in
Europe warns that Moscow plans similar moves in Kherson too.
William Denselow reports from the Latvian capital, Riga.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Tuesday, May 3, 2022
UK ANNOUNCES MORE UKRAINE SUPPORT
The UK's announced a further £300 million in support for the Ukrainian military.
Downing Street says it'll include electronic warfare equipment and a GPS jamming system.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is the first foreign leader to address Ukraine's parliament since Russia's invasion.
International Trade Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan says it's a significant moment.
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Downing Street says it'll include electronic warfare equipment and a GPS jamming system.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is the first foreign leader to address Ukraine's parliament since Russia's invasion.
International Trade Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan says it's a significant moment.
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Indian Prime Minister to visit Denmark with an eye on new climate deals
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet with his Danish counterpart Mette Frederiksen on Tuesday with a focus on tackling climate change.
The visit is part of Mr. Modi's three-day Europe trip – during which he's hoping to woo key allies amid criticism over India's stance on the war in Ukraine.
Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.
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S.Korea, US to Hold Drills in Response to Pyeongyang Threat
South Korea and the United States plan to kick off regular combined military drills next week, according to local media.
This comes as North Korea continues to dial up the pressure on the Korean Peninsula with regular missile tests.
Dave Yin reports.
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Beijing tests millions in bid to curb COVID-19 outbreak
China is carrying out millions of tests of residents in the capital city Beijing, in a bid to stop a COVID-19 outbreak.
Richard Kimber reports.
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Monday, May 2, 2022
Biden to tour factory that produces Javelin anti-tank missiles for Ukraine
President Biden will travel to Alabama on Tuesday to visit a factory that produces Javelin anti-tank missiles.
The White House says he will thank workers there for the extraordinary contribution those missiles have made to Ukraine's defense.
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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Amazon workers reject union bid at warehouse in New York
Workers at an Amazon facility in Staten Island, New York have overwhelmingly rejected a unionization effort - just a month after workers at another Amazon warehouse made history by becoming the first to unionize.
The result is seen as a blow to the fledgling Amazon Labor Union and raises questions about how far its efforts can really go.
Toni Waterman has more.
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The result is seen as a blow to the fledgling Amazon Labor Union and raises questions about how far its efforts can really go.
Toni Waterman has more.
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Volatile day on Wall Street
On Wall Street, U.S. stocks swung between gains and losses in volatile trading on Monday.
US correspondent Kate Fisher reports
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Pressre mounts on Russia over civilian evacuations from Mariupol
The White House is urging Russia to allow civilian evacuations to continue from a besieged steel plant in the Ukrainian Black Sea port of Mariupol.
Though around 100 evacuees did reach safety within the last 24 hours, the Avostal factory has again been shelled by the Russians.
Hundreds of people are trapped, living in tunnels beneath it.
Reporter Oz Katerji is following the humanitarian crisis in Mariupol from the Ukrainian capital Kyiv.
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The Russians said today they have hit and destroyed a key bridge that provides the only road and rail link from the southern part of the region surrounding Odesa to the rest of Ukraine.
Reporter Will Denselow is in the Latvian capital Riga, beyond the reach of the Kremlin's reporting restrictions.
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Biden administration invites Pacific leaders to Washington
The Biden administration says it is determined to "do more" to ramp up diplomatic and economic ties with Pacific island nations and has invited regional leaders to the White House later this year.
The move comes after Washington failed to persuade the Solomon Islands to shelve plans to sign a security pact with Beijing.
Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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U.S. delegation in Warsaw thanks Poland for support for Ukraine
U.S. lawmakers including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi are heading home after a trip to Poland and Ukraine, where they met regional leaders.
There are nearly 3 million Ukrainian refugees in Poland, who've fled the conflict at home.
Caroline Malone reports from Washington.
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Ukraine claims Russians have resumed shelling of Mariupol steel plant
Ukrainian officials say the Russians have started shelling a besieged steel plant in the city of Mariupol where hundreds of civilians remain trapped.
The Azovstal plant has been the last bastion of Ukrainian efforts to resist a full Russian takeover of the city.
Ukrainian commanders say the shelling resumed shortly after a first batch of civilians were successfully evacuated from tunnels beneath the complex.
Lee Reaney is a reporter with the Kyiv Post.
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Most Americans support White House Ukraine policy
A large majority of Americans support sanctions on Russia and sending aid to Ukraine according to a new poll.
But the Washington Post-ABC News poll also revealed strong opposition to any direct military conflict with Moscow.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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South Africa's fifth wave may arrive sooner
South African health authorities believe that the country may enter a fifth COVID-19 wave weeks earlier than originally anticipated. The daily infection rate is climbing to the highest levels recorded this year, but hospitals are not yet reporting increases in intensive care admissions or COVID-19 deaths. Mark Roughton reports.
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Ethiopia Eid celebrations disrupted
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Chaos disrupted the Eid Celebrations in Ethiopia's capital after gunshots were fired and teargas was discharged in the middle of prayers.
Thousands were gathered at a stadium in the capital Addis Ababa to mark the end of the fasting period.
Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa:
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UN SECRETARY GENERAL VISITS WEST AFRICA
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The United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres is in West Africa for a four-day Ramadan solidarity visit.
On his First stop in Senegal, The UN chief said the war in Ukraine is aggravating a "triple food, energy and financial crisis," across Africa, and has called for a steady flow of food and energy in open markets, devoid of unnecessary export restrictions.
Ajeck Mangut reports from Nigeria's capital Abuja.
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INDIAN PM MODI ARRIVES IN BERLIN TO START EUROPE TOUR
India's Prime Minister has arrived in Europe for talks with key EU leaders.
The visit by Nardendra Modi comes as India faces international pressure to stop purchasing Russian oil in response to the Kremlin's war in Ukraine.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
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The visit by Nardendra Modi comes as India faces international pressure to stop purchasing Russian oil in response to the Kremlin's war in Ukraine.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
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TANZANIA GANG VIOLENCE
Dar es Salaam Special Zone Police have also confirmed that they have already arrested 10 suspected members of a teenage armed gang going under the name 'Panya Road' The gang has raided houses on three Chanika streets, injured and looted property including mobile phones and television sets.
Daniel Kijo reports.
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UN Agencies in Uganda Launch Funding Appeal for Refugee Response
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The UN agencies in Uganda have launched an emergency appeal of $48million to respond to the critical needs of refugees in the country.
Over 35,000 refugees from the DRC and South Sudan have crossed into Uganda this year following fierce fighting.
Uganda is home to over 1.5million refugees already and the country is struggling to cope.
The UN agencies in Uganda have launched an emergency appeal of $48million to respond to the critical needs of refugees in the country.
Over 35,000 refugees from the DRC and South Sudan have crossed into Uganda this year following fierce fighting.
Uganda is home to over 1.5million refugees already and the country is struggling to cope.
Isabel Nakirya reports
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Shelling of besieged steelworks continues amid evacuation
A Ukrainian commander says raids have continued on the besieged
steelworks of Azovstal in Mariupol.
This comes as around 100 civilians were evacuated from the plant on Sunday.
William Denselow reports from the Latvian capital, Riga.
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steelworks of Azovstal in Mariupol.
This comes as around 100 civilians were evacuated from the plant on Sunday.
William Denselow reports from the Latvian capital, Riga.
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