Wednesday, June 8, 2022

Nigeria Sunday Attack: Catholic Church Confirms 38 Bodies In Its Custody, Says Other Corpses Picked By Family Members

38 persons have so far been confirmed dead by authorities at a catholic church in Ondo state, Southwest Nigeria after armed men invaded it on Sunday.

They say some families picked up corpses of their loved ones when the incident happened, and those cannot be accounted for by them.

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports.

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UK URGES TALKS TO AVOID RAIL STRIKES

The UK government's urging talks to avoid rail strikes that could cause major disruption later this month.

Tens of thousands of rail workers are expected to strike on June 21st, 23rd and 25th, which would mean thousands of passengers affected along with a series of industries and events.

The industrial action is over union concerns about pay and job security.

UK cabinet minister Sajid Javid says it's the wrong way to address the dispute.

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India least environmentally sustainable: Economic Performance Index 2022

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India's environmental health is the worst among 180 countries ranked in the Environment Performance Index 2022.

The index prepared by the World Economic Forum ranked countries on 40 performance indicators including climate change, environmental public health, biodiversity, etc.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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Chinese tech stocks boosted by gaming approvals

Chinese tech stocks are surging after the government eased regulations on the gaming sector. Analysts say that’s spurring confidence of an industry rebound after a regulatory crackdown last year. 

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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Japan calls for discussions after Russia suspends fishing agreement

Japan has said it will push for discussions after Russia suspended an agreement that allowed fishing near a group of islands disputed by both countries.

Moscow has accused Tokyo of failing to make the required payments under the deal.

Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.

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South Korea, US, step up joint air exercises following North’s launches

South Korea and the United States are stepping up joint air force exercises this week amid signs that North Korea may soon test nuclear weapons.

The training was held off the western coast of South Korea in response to the North's launch on Sunday of eight ballistic missiles.

Dave Yin reports.

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022

Actor Matthew McConaughey urges gun control reforms in emotional speech at White House

Oscar-winning actor Matthew McConaughey has been in Washington to campaign for action on gun law reform. 


He fought back tears as he spoke to reporters at the White House about meeting the families of the victims of the school shooting in his hometown of Uvalde, Texas.


Nineteen students and two teachers were killed when a gunman opened fire in their classroom.


Washington correspondent Kate Fisher reports.


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Gains on Wall Street despite weak Target earnings

The U.S. markets posted solid gains Tuesday despite fresh worries over
the health of the retail sector.

Investors also digested new global growth forecasts from the World Bank.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Voters Go to Polls in Seven US States

Voters in seven US states go to the polls Tuesday.

They're picking candidates  in municipal, congressional and statewide contests with significant implications for the November midterm elections.

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has this report from San Francisco. 

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World Bank warns of global 1970s stagflation ahead

The World Bank has warned the global economy may be heading for a
period of stagflation, where prices rise but growth remains weak.

In response the Bank has downgraded its growth forecast from 4.1% to 2.9%.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Arizona police officers put on leave after watching a man drown

Three police officers in Tempe, Arizona have been placed on paid administrative leave after refusing to help a man drowning in a reservoir last month.

The police union says attempting to save him would have been dangerous.

Toni Waterman has more.

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen calls current inflation 'unacceptable', and of global concern


Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told Senators on Tuesday, the U.S is facing unacceptable levels of inflation, and an appropriate budgetary response will dampen those pressures. She took a number of questions on inflation, tax and the impact of Russia's war in Ukraine. FSN's Caroline Malone reports from Washington.


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Cancer drug trial sees all patients go into remission

Doctors running a cancer drug trial in New York say they've had 'never
seen before' levels of success.

Every patient in the small study saw their tumors disappear.

Sarah Walton reports

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Top Gun sued for copyright infringement

Paramount Pictures is being sued for copyright infringement over its
blockbuster hit Top Gun: Maverick.

The suit alleges that the film studio no longer has the rights to use
content based on a magazine article written in 1983.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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US VP touts $3.2 billion in corporate pledges to stem migration from Central America

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has mobilized $3.2 billion in corporate pledges to tackle the factors that drive some Central Americans to migrate to the United States.


Her office says she will tout the plans to stem Central American migration on Tuesday at the Summit of the Americas.


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EU lawmakers reach deal on common charger


EU authorities have reached a deal on a common charger for electronic devices.


By 2024, all mobile phones, tablets and cameras sold in the bloc will need to have a USB type C charger.


Giles Gibson has more.


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China to Wrap Probe Into Ride-Hailing Giant Didi: WSJ

The Wall Street Journal has reported that Chinese regulators are preparing to wrap up their investigation into ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing.

They will also reportedly restore the company's apps to mobile stores as soon as this week in the latest sign that China's tech crackdown may be easing.

Dave Yin reports.

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BORIS JOHNSON RALLIES CABINET MORNING AFTER CONFIDENCE VOTE

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said he wants to draw a line under issues his government has faced, after winning a confidence vote among Conservative MPs. Mr Johnson has met with his Cabinet to outline his priorities for the coming months. But critics say damage has been done. LaurÄ… Makin-Isherwood reports.


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GERMAN EXPERTS HELP UKRAINE SAVE CULTURAL ASSETS FROM RUSSIAN ATTACKS

The German Government is promising to help Ukraine archive library collections and other cultural works which are in danger of being destroyed because of Russia's bombardment of the country. 

Speaking in the eastern port city of Odessa, German officials said it was important to work quickly to save cultural assets from being lost. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray reports. 

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President to face Integrity Commission