Tuesday, August 16, 2022

Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Hits 19.64%

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The inflation rate in Nigeria has surged to 19.64 percent, up from 18.60 percent.

It's the highest recorded in the country since September, 2005.

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.

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EU confirms receipt of Tehran's response to Iran Nuclear Deal revival proposals

The European Union has confirmed it's received a formal response from Tehran to recent proposals aimed at reviving the Iran Nuclear Deal.


The 2015 accord, which offered sanctions relief for Iran in exchange for curbs on its nuclear activities, has been in tatters since the US withdrew in 2018 under Donald Trump's presidency.


The EU has been trying to stitch the deal back together over more than a year of stop-start negotiations, mediating indirect talks between Tehran and Washington.


Rosie Birchard brings us the latest from Brussels.





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The European Union has confirmed it's received a formal response from Tehran to recent proposals aimed at reviving the Iran Nuclear Deal.


The 2015 accord, which offered sanctions relief for Iran in exchange for curbs on its nuclear activities, has been in tatters since the US withdrew in 2018 under Donald Trump's presidency.


The EU has been trying to stitch the deal back together over more than a year of stop-start negotiations, mediating indirect talks between Tehran and Washington.


EU Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Nabila Massrali wouldn't be drawn on the content of Iran's response, or what Brussels makes of the text:



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Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Hits 19.64%

The inflation rate in Nigeria has surged to 19.64 percent, up from 18.60 percent.

It's the highest recorded in the country since September, 2005.

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.


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Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Hits 19.64%

The inflation rate in Nigeria has surged to 19.64 percent, up from 18.60 percent.

It's the highest recorded in the country since September, 2005.

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.

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Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Hits 19.64%

The inflation rate in Nigeria has surged to 19.64 percent, up from 18.60 percent.


It's the highest recorded in the country since September, 2005.


Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.


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Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Hits 19.64%

The inflation rate in Nigeria has surged to 19.64 percent, up from 18.60 percent.

It's the highest recorded in the country since September, 2005.

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.

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Chinese ship docks at Sri Lankan port despite India's objections

A Chinese ship which docked at a port in Sri Lanka on Tuesday has raised security concerns in India, after it opposed the move.

China describes the ship as a research vessel, but India is worried because it has satellite and missile tracking capabilities. 

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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S Korea offers major aid to North in exchange for denuclearization

South Korea is offering the North money in exchange for denuclearization.

Marking the country's 77th anniversary of liberation from Japanese occupation on Monday, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol offered Pyongyang major aid programs in exchange for steps toward disarmament.

Dave Yin reports.

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Japan’s economy rebounds to pre-pandemic level

Japan's economy is showing signs of recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.


Growth is being driven by a rise in consumer spending following the lifting of pandemic curbs in March.


Thisanka Siripala reports from Tokyo.


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Monday, August 15, 2022

Gains on Wall Street despite concerns over China’s economy

It was a good start to the trading week on Wall Street as investors
await earnings reports from some major retailers.

But China's decision to cut interest rates has sparked concerns over
the health of the country's economy.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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China restarts military drills over US lawmakers' Taiwan visit

The Chinese government says it has conducted more military drills near Taiwan.

The move comes in response to another US congressional delegation's visit to the island, which China claims as part of its territory.

Ira Spitzer has more

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SIX MONTHS LATER RUSSIA OPENS BOND MARKET -- BUT ONLY TO "NON-HOSTILE" COUNTRIES

Russia is letting foreign investors sell bonds and collect payments for the first time since it invaded Ukraine.

The Central Bank banned foreign buyers from selling assets to prevent investors dumping their assets all at once, as Russian sovereign bonds became incredibly risky to hold.

But the loosening of restrictions only applies to those from "non-hostile" countries.

Stuart Smith reports.

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U.S. national security export controls on semiconductor and turbine technology

The U.S. is limiting the export of technology related to advanced semiconductors and turbines, in order to protect against what it calls 'nefarious military and commercial use'.

It comes at a time when the U.S. is ramping up its own production of semiconductors to better compete globally, in particular against China.

Caroline Malone reports from Washington.


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Millions of Afghans face food insecurity a year after return of Taliban rule

The United Nations says 6.6 million people in Afghanistan are food
insecure and humanitarian aid appeals remain massively underfunded.

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

Sarah Walton reports

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US criticizes Iran for blaming Rushdie for attack

The US has hit back at Iran after it said author Salman Rushdie was
"worthy of blame" following his attack in New York.

Rushdie was stabbed multiple times at a literary event last week and
is recovering in hospital.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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KENYA'S NEW PRESIDENT







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William Ruto is the new President for Kenya.

He was announced President by the Kenyan electoral commission after six days of vote counting.

Ruto won with 5.49 percent of the vote beating his closest competitor Raila Odinga with 48.8 percent.

 

Hillary Ayesiga reports...



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U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner appeals Russian drug sentence

Lawyers for Brittney Griner have appealed the American basketball
star's sentence.

The two-time U.S. Olympic gold medalist was sentenced to 9 years in
prison in Moscow on drug smuggling charges.

Gabrielle Fahmy reports.

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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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