Disappointing earnings for several chipmakers weighed on investor
sentiment during trading hours in the U.S. on Tuesday.
And traders are eagerly awaiting the release of some key inflation data.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Biden signs NATO paperwork for Finland and Sweden
US President Joe Biden has signed the paperwork giving America's
approval for Finland and Sweden to join NATO.
The approval was never in doubt - but it's another sign of America's
continued support for Ukraine... and allies in Europe as they battle
to counter Russian aggression.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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approval for Finland and Sweden to join NATO.
The approval was never in doubt - but it's another sign of America's
continued support for Ukraine... and allies in Europe as they battle
to counter Russian aggression.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Pelosi didn't know of Trump aid; Republicans outraged
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she didn't know about the FBI search of former President Donald Trump's Florida home ahead of time.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation raided Mr Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort on Monday in connection to documents - some of them classified - that he allegedly brought there instead of handing to the National Archives.
Republicans have reacted with outrage
Our US correspondent Kate Fisher reports
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Former Secretary of State set to appear before Jan 6th Committee
The committee investigating the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol
is meeting former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo today.
The panel is also set to meet with the Republican nominee for governor
of Pennsylvania.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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is meeting former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo today.
The panel is also set to meet with the Republican nominee for governor
of Pennsylvania.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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Serena Williams to retire from tennis
UN tennis star Serena Williams has announced her retirement.
The 23-time Grand Slam champion says she'll step away from the sport
after the US Open.
Sarah Walton reports
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The 23-time Grand Slam champion says she'll step away from the sport
after the US Open.
Sarah Walton reports
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U.S. reportedly expected to use vaccine-splitting strategy to fight monkeypox as shortages continue
The U.S. is expected to announce a new strategy to split monkeypox
vaccine doses, in the hopes of vaccinating up to five times as many
people against the virus.
The country has become the global epicenter of the outbreak, with
close to 9000 known cases as of Tuesday, and no sign of slowing.
Gabrielle Fahmy reports.
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vaccine doses, in the hopes of vaccinating up to five times as many
people against the virus.
The country has become the global epicenter of the outbreak, with
close to 9000 known cases as of Tuesday, and no sign of slowing.
Gabrielle Fahmy reports.
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Suspected jihadists kill at least 21 in north Mali attack
At least 17 soldiers and four civilians have been killed in a suspected jihadists attack in a border zone between Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, according to Mali's army. It comes as French troops prepare to exit their last base in Mali.
Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports.
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Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports.
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UK energy bills price cap set to rise even higher in January
The annual price cap for energy bills in the UK will rise to more than 5000 US dollars in January next year - that's according to consultancy firm Cornwall Insight.
Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February, households in the UK and across Europe have seen their monthly bills jump dramatically.
Giles Gibson reports from London.
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England issues heat-health alert
The UK's weather service has issued a heat-health alert for England as another heatwave approaches. It comes as the country is experiencing a prolonged dry spell, as Julia Chapman reports from London.
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Anxious wait begins after EU puts forward “take it or leave it” Iran nuclear deal text
Officials in Brussels are awaiting comments on a "take it or leave it" compromise text aimed at reviving the Iran nuclear deal.
After days of mediating indirect talks in Vienna between Tehran and Washington, the European Union said decisions must now be taken in capitals.
The Iran nuclear deal, under which sanctions on Iran were eased in exchange for restrictions on its nuclear activities, has been on life support since the US withdrew in 2018.
Rosie Birchard reports.
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BERLIN SKYLINE GOES DARK AS GERMAN CAPITAL TRIES TO SAVE ENERGY
With Russia cutting back gas supplies to Europe, cities across the continent are scrambling to find ways to save power - as experts warn the winter months could see the need for gas to be rationed.
It's an issue of particular concern in Germany - with Europe's biggest economy searching for all sorts of ways to drastically cut energy consumption.
From Berlin, Trent Murray has more.
It's an issue of particular concern in Germany - with Europe's biggest economy searching for all sorts of ways to drastically cut energy consumption.
From Berlin, Trent Murray has more.
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COVID-19: Almost two years after rollout, Nigeria vaccinates Just 25% of Eligible Population
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Officials of Nigeria's primary Healthcare Development Agency say less than 28 million people have been fully vaccinated, 17 months after the rollout of vaccination against the coronavirus pandemic, which makes up 27 percent of the eligible population.
It says it is now re-strategizing to Vaccinate at least 100 million people by the end of the year.
Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja.
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COVID-19: Almost two years after rollout, Nigeria vaccinates Just 25% of Eligible Population
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Officials of Nigeria's primary Healthcare Development Agency say less than 28 million people have been fully vaccinated, 17 months after the rollout of vaccination against the coronavirus pandemic, which makes up 27 percent of the eligible population.
It says it is now re-strategizing to Vaccinate at least 100 million people by the end of the year.
Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja.
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HEAT HEALTH ALERT FOR ENGLAND AS TEMPERATURES SPIKE
A heat health alert is coming into force in England.
Temperatures are set to hit around 35C in several areas later this week.
The heatwave is currently expected to be less hot than July's record temperatures, but last longer.
The amber heat alert puts health and social services on standby to target resources at high-risk groups.
Simon Neill from East Sussex Fire and Rescue says people need to reduce activities like barbecuing.
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Temperatures are set to hit around 35C in several areas later this week.
The heatwave is currently expected to be less hot than July's record temperatures, but last longer.
The amber heat alert puts health and social services on standby to target resources at high-risk groups.
Simon Neill from East Sussex Fire and Rescue says people need to reduce activities like barbecuing.
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India could ban sale of Chinese phones cheaper than $150: Report
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India may be looking to ban the sale of Chinese phones under $150 – a move that could cost companies millions.
Many Chinese manufacturers rely on the entry-level phone market in India to drive growth.
But as tensions between the two countries worsen, they may be caught in the crossfire, as Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.
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China conducts second round of military drills around Taiwan with no end date
Taiwan's military began live-fire artillery drills on Tuesday simulating defense of the island according to a spokesperson of the self-ruled island's army.
That's following a second round of Chinese military exercises that China has begun in retaliation for a visit by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Beijing did not announce an end date to the fresh round of military drills, sparking concerns of escalating tensions in the region.
Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.
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That's following a second round of Chinese military exercises that China has begun in retaliation for a visit by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Beijing did not announce an end date to the fresh round of military drills, sparking concerns of escalating tensions in the region.
Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.
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Trump says FBI searches Mar-a-Lago residence
Donald Trump says the FBI has searched his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida.
The former US president and his aides have faced scrutiny from the Justice Department over the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election, which Trump refused to concede.
US correspondent Ira Spitzer reports.
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Three men guilty of federal hate crimes in killing of Ahmaud Arbery sentenced
Two white men who chased and fatally shot an unarmed black man who was jogging in a Georgia neighborhood have been sentenced to life in prison for a second time. A third man, who recorded the attack, has been given a 35 year sentence.
Travis McMichael, Greg McMichael and William Bryan were found guilty in February on federal hate crimes charges in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery.
They are already serving life sentences for his murder in state prison.
Our US correspondent Kate Fisher reports
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Olivia Newton-John dead at 73
INTRO: She may have been British-born, but singer and actress, Dame
Olivia Newton-John held a special place in the hearts of Australians.
Arthur Stevens reports on the death of the Aussie icon.
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Olivia Newton-John held a special place in the hearts of Australians.
Arthur Stevens reports on the death of the Aussie icon.
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Olivia Newton-John dies...
Olivia Newton-John — multi-platinum selling singer and star of the hit-musical Grease — has died at the age of 73.
Her husband called her "a symbol of triumphs and hope" following her breast cancer diagnosis.
Benji Hyer reports.
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