Monday, August 15, 2022

Biden pre-Midterm roadshow kicks off

US President Joe Biden and his administration are hitting the road, launching a travel and media blitz over the next few weeks to capitalise on a string of domestic policy successes. 


Cabinet members will be taking dozens of trips to dozens of states this month to spread a message that White House is delivering on its promises, in the hope that the move boosts the Democrats' chances of holding power in Congress in November's Midterm elections. 


From Washington, Benji Hyer reports. 


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UN criticisms lack of education for Afghan women a year since Taliban takeover

The United Nations has warned that Afghanistan has lost $500 million
in the last year by denying secondary education to girls.

It comes a year after the Taliban returned to rule in Kabul.

Sarah Walton reports

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R. Kelly back on trial

Disgraced R&B singer R.Kelly is back on trial in the United States to
face obstruction of justice and child pornography charges.

Kelly already faces decades in prison after being found guilty in a
different federal trial.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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UK FIRST TO APPROVE DUAL-STRAIN CORONAVIRUS VACCINE

The UK has approved a vaccine that aims to target two strains of Covid 19 - the first country to do so. The vaccine's developer, Moderna, says it will be ready to provide doses for use within weeks. Medical regulators have approved it for use in adults.

Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.


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15 New Cases of Monkeypox Confirmed in Nigeria

Fifteen more cases of Monkeypox have been confirmed in Nigeria.

They are among 172 infections to the disease in the country this year.

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.

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IRAN DENIES LINK WITH RUSHDIE ATTACK

Iran says it 'categorically' denies any link with the stabbing of Salman Rushdie in New York.

But the country's foreign ministry says the author himself is to blame over the incident.

Iran's then Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini issued a Fatwa calling for Salman Rushdie's killing, after the publication of his book The Satanic Verses in 1988.

Olly Barratt reports from Erbil, Iraq.

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India aims to become a "developed nation" as the country celebrates 75 years of independence

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his speech during India's 75th Independence Anniversary celebrations said the country should become a developed nation in the next twenty-five years.

He's also expected to launch new schemes as his government promises to turn India into a manufacturing hub. 

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi

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Japan announces fresh inflation countermeasures

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is ordering his new Cabinet to tackle the country's mounting inflation problem. 


Consumer prices are surging as Japan remains heavily dependent on imports. 


Thisanka Siripala reports from Tokyo.


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Sunday, August 14, 2022

US lawmakers visit Taiwan again following controversial Pelosi visit.

Another US congressional delegation is in Taiwan less than two weeks after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi made her controversial visit to the Island.

They are expected to meet with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing Wen.

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.

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Kenya elections 2022


With almost half of the results from Kenya's presidential election now confirmed, the two main candidates are running neck and neck.

Isaac Lukando reports

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Friday, August 12, 2022

Congress passes huge economic package to tackle climate change and inflation

[PLAY ONLY AFTER VOTE HAS CONCLUDED -- not yet happened as of 21:00G on Friday]


The United States House of Representatives has passed a sweeping health care, tax and climate package, worth hundreds of billions of dollars. 


The bill -- a major boost for US President Joe Biden's domestic agenda -- represents the largest climate investment in American history, with targets to reduce carbon emissions by up to 40% by the end of this decade. 


From Washington, Benji Hyer reports. 


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Trump search warrant cites possible Espionage Act violations

A US Federal Judge has released documents connected to the search of former president Donald Trump's Mar a Lago home earlier this week, following a request from US attorney General Merrick Garland.

The warrant shows the search was related to possible crimes including a violation of the US Espionage Act.

US correspondent Ira Spitzer has more


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FBI found classified documents at Trump home

The FBI took 11 sets of classified documents from Donald Trump's
Florida home, according to several US media outlets who have reviewed
the warrant.

Authorities searched the property reportedly as part of an
investigation into potential crimes associated with violations of the
Espionage Act.

Nick Harper reports.

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Actress Anne Heche dies following car crash

The actress Anne Heche [HETCH - AY] has died as a result of injuries suffered in a car crash in Los Angeles a week ago.


She was 53 years old.


US correspondent Ira Spitzer reports


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Man arrested after Salman Rushdie stabbed

A man has been arrested after the author Salman Rushdie was stabbed at
a public appearance in New York.

Iran has a longstanding reward offered for anyone who kills the
author, after accusing him of blasphemy .

Sarah Walton reports

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Salman Rushdie attacked during New York lecture

The author Salman Rushdie has been attacked during a lecture in New York.

Iran has a longstanding reward offered for anyone who kills the author
after one of his books was deemed to be blasphemous.

Sarah Walton reports

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US Markets Preview: Investors await sales figures and Fed notes

NOTE: Do not run until Sunday 14th August


Data on retail sales and industrial production look set to give more
insight into the health of the US Economy this week.

Meanwhile minutes from the latest Federal Reserve meeting are expected
to shed light on the chance of further interest rate rises.

Sarah Walton reports

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Ex-officer sentenced to prison for taking part in January 6th riot

A former U.S. police officer has been sentenced to more than 7 years
in prison, for his role in storming the U.S. Capitol on January 6th,
2021

It matches the longest sentence to date, among hundreds of cases
relating to the insurrection.

Gabrielle Fahmy reports.

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Trump supports warrant unsealing

Former President Donald Trump says he supports a move to make the
search warrant of his property public.

This comes as U.S. media report that FBI agents were apparently
looking for documents relating to nuclear weapons at Trump's home.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Drought declared for more than half of England

Drought status has been declared across more than half of England.


The country is experiencing a prolonged dry spell combined with record temperatures.


Chris Jones has more details from London.


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