Two U.S. veterans fighting in Ukraine have gone missing…according to
their families.
There are unconfirmed reports that the pair may have been captured
..making them the conflict's first known American war prisoners.
Gabrielle Fahmy reports.
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Thursday, June 16, 2022
NATO Defense Ministers pledge more military aid for Ukraine
NATO defense ministers have pledged more military support for Ukraine at a meeting ahead of a key NATO leaders' summit in Madrid.
But Sweden and Finland's bids to join the military alliance remain stalled over resistance from Turkey.
Ira Spitzer has more from Brussels
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Kevin Spacey granted bail amid sexual assault charges
American actor Kevin Spacey has been granted unconditional bail at a court appearance in London. Spacey is facing sexual assault charges against three men, but his lawyer says he denies all criminality. Julia Chapman reports.
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After more than 2-weeks, one of the final Uvalde funerals
One of the last victims of the Uvalde school massacre, which left 21 people dead, will be laid to rest on Thursday, after two weeks of relentless funerals.
The mass shooting also appears to be changing voter sentiment in Texas, with a new poll showing the governor's race has tightened in favor of pro-gun regulation Democrat Beto O'Rourke.
Toni Waterman has more.
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The mass shooting also appears to be changing voter sentiment in Texas, with a new poll showing the governor's race has tightened in favor of pro-gun regulation Democrat Beto O'Rourke.
Toni Waterman has more.
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Jan 6th hearing focuses on Pence pressure campaign
The third hearing on the January 6th attack on the US Capitol will
focus on Donald Trump's pressure campaign against his vice president
to overturn the election result.
The Democrats claim the former president lobbied Mike Pence to dismiss
Joe Biden's win in the 2020 election.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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focus on Donald Trump's pressure campaign against his vice president
to overturn the election result.
The Democrats claim the former president lobbied Mike Pence to dismiss
Joe Biden's win in the 2020 election.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Baby formula factory shuts again after national shortage
A baby formula factory at the center of a national shortage in the US
has been shut down again.
Abbott says the site in Michigan has been flooded.
Sarah Walton reports
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has been shut down again.
Abbott says the site in Michigan has been flooded.
Sarah Walton reports
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New Australian Government sets sights on emissions target
Australia's Federal Government is determined to see its 43 per cent emissions reduction target become law, urging all sides of politics to get on board.
The country's newly elected Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is planning to achieve the target this decade, with an increased push towards renewable energy.
Shaun Bindley reports.
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India-ASEAN Foreign Ministers' meet to focus on regional security
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Trade and regional security will be on the top of the agenda when India hosts the foreign ministers of ASEAN countries on Thursday for a two-day meet.
India authorities say the Association of Southeast Asian Nations or ASEAN, is central to India's Act East foreign policy.
Ishan Garg reports.
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North Korea Reports Unidentified Infectious Disease Outbreak
North Korea is reporting an outbreak of another infectious disease.
The country is already battling with an unprecedented COVID-19 wave, and there are fears this will add pressure on its strained healthcare system.
Nora Weinek reports from Tokyo.
The country is already battling with an unprecedented COVID-19 wave, and there are fears this will add pressure on its strained healthcare system.
Nora Weinek reports from Tokyo.
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Hong Kong media reports say school textbooks will revise city's colonial history
New school textbooks in Hong Kong will teach students that the city was never a British colony, according to local media reports. The books are also said to blame the months of anti-government street protests in 2019 on “external forces.”
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Wednesday, June 15, 2022
FDA advisers recommend authorisation of Covid vaccine for under-5s
Outside advisers to the Food and Drug Administration have voted unanimously to recommend authorisation of the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccines for very young children.
It could clear the way for regulators to authorize both long-awaited pediatric vaccines on an emergency basis later this week.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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Stocks surge as Fed takes hold action on inflation
U.S. stocks surged Wednesday as the Federal Reserve promised bold
action to tackle inflation.
The Central Bank has raised interest rates by three quarters of a
percent with more rate hikes expected in the coming months.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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action to tackle inflation.
The Central Bank has raised interest rates by three quarters of a
percent with more rate hikes expected in the coming months.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Author Patterson apologizes for racist remarks
American author James Patterson says he's sorry…
Last week the best-selling crime novelist said he believed white
writers faced racism.
U.S. correspondent Gabrielle Fahmy reports.
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Last week the best-selling crime novelist said he believed white
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Public face of the US pandemic response, Dr Fauci, positive for Covid-19
The public face of the US government's pandemic response effort, Dr Anthony Fauci, has
tested positive for Covid-19.
The National Institutes of Health said he's experiencing mild symptoms.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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Bitcoin hits 18 month low
The price of Bitcoin has fallen again Wednesday as turbulence across
the wider cryptocurrency market spreads.
This week the crypto lender Celsius announced it was halting customers
from making withdrawals.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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the wider cryptocurrency market spreads.
This week the crypto lender Celsius announced it was halting customers
from making withdrawals.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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0.75% US interest rate hike biggest for nearly 30 years
The US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates by three-quarters of
a percentage point.
It's the biggest rate hike since 1994.
Sarah Walton reports
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a percentage point.
It's the biggest rate hike since 1994.
Sarah Walton reports
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BORIS JOHNSON'S ETHICS ADVISER RESIGNS
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's ethics adviser has resigned - weeks after questions were raised over whether Mr Johnson had broken the Ministerial Code. Lord Geidt's decision came just a day after refusing to deny questions from MPs over whether he was considering stepping down.
Laura Makin-Isherwood has more from London.
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Biden promises Ukraine extra $1bn in military aid
The United States has pledged another $1 billion in military aid to Ukraine.
It comes as Ukrainian forces battle Russian advances in the east of
the country, in particular around the besieged city of Severodonetsk.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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It comes as Ukrainian forces battle Russian advances in the east of
the country, in particular around the besieged city of Severodonetsk.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Buffalo Shooting Suspect Charged with Federal Hate Crimes
The US Department of Justice has filed multiple federal hate crimes charges against the man accused of killing ten people at a Buffalo supermarket last month. The suspect - 18 year old Payton Gendron (JEN-drun) is an avowed white supremacist, who already faces multiple murder charges.
Rachel Silverman has more.
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Trump-backed candidates win elections in Nevada, moving toward possible Senate seats
A number of candidates endorsed by former President Trump have won primaries in Nevada, after elections on Tuesday.
Competing wings of the Republican party went head-to-head in a number of U.S. states.
FSN's Caroline Malone reports.
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