US markets have had their worst day since June with the Dow dropping
more than six hundred points.
Analysts are predicting a volatile week for the markets ahead of the
Federal Reserve's annual symposium at Jackson Hole.
Sarah Walton reports
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Monday, August 22, 2022
Anthony Fauci stepping down as U.S. infectious disease chief
The U.S.'s top infectious disease expert is stepping down.
Dr. Anthony Fauci announced on Monday that he will leave his post as White House chief medical advisor and head of the National Institue of Allergy and Infectious Disease in December.
Fauci has advised seven presidents but didn't become a household name until the COVID-19 pandemic - when he often clashed with former president Donald Trump over the U.S. response to the virus.
Toni Waterman has more.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci announced on Monday that he will leave his post as White House chief medical advisor and head of the National Institue of Allergy and Infectious Disease in December.
Fauci has advised seven presidents but didn't become a household name until the COVID-19 pandemic - when he often clashed with former president Donald Trump over the U.S. response to the virus.
Toni Waterman has more.
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Arkansas police officer investigated for allegedly beating suspect
Three police officers have been removed from duty after being filmed
beating a man in the US state of Arkansas.
An investigation is underway after the altercation at a gas station.
Sarah Walton reports
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beating a man in the US state of Arkansas.
An investigation is underway after the altercation at a gas station.
Sarah Walton reports
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Apple workers push back against return to office order
Employees at Apple are pushing back against the company's return to
office orders.
The iPhone maker's CEO Tim Cook sent a memo last week saying workers
will have to work in person at least three days a week starting next
month.
Gabrielle Fahmy reports.
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office orders.
The iPhone maker's CEO Tim Cook sent a memo last week saying workers
will have to work in person at least three days a week starting next
month.
Gabrielle Fahmy reports.
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'Democracy chips' touted by Taiwan's President Tsai as U.S. delegation visits
Eric Holcomb, Governor of Indiana, is in the latest U.S. delegation to visit Taiwan - pursuing business in semiconductors.
It's the third time U.S. representatives have visited this month, after a trip by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that led to major military exercises in protest by China.
Caroline Malone reports from Washington.
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It's the third time U.S. representatives have visited this month, after a trip by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that led to major military exercises in protest by China.
Caroline Malone reports from Washington.
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DRC SUSPECTED EBOLA CASE
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Health officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo are investigating a suspected case of Ebola in the eastern province of North Kivu. The suspected case of the infectious disease has been reported a month after the health ministry declared the end of another outbreak in the northwest of the country. Chris Ocamringa has more on this report.
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Two Children Killed As Building Collapses in Nigeria’s Lagos state
Two children have died after a storey building collapsed in the Bariga area of Lagos state in Nigeria's southwest region.
Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.
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GERMAN CHANCELLOR IN CANADA SEEKING GAS DEALS
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as part of a three day visit to Canada.
Scholz is hoping to use the visit to secure energy deals with Ottawa following Russia's decision to cut back gas supplies to Germany ahead of the winter.
From Berlin, Trent Murray has more.
From Berlin, Trent Murray has more.
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Farmers launch protest in Delhi against unemployment and agrarian distress
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Thousands of farmers are gathering in New Delhi to protest against rising unemployment.
Many say they will also use their platform to urge authorities to "properly" implement a law guaranteeing a minimum price for farmers' produce.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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Pakistan police charge Imran Khan under anti-terror laws
Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan is facing possible arrest having been charged by police under anti-terror laws.
His party is calling for supporters to take to the streets to protest amid high tensions.
Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports.
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Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb is Latest US Official to Visit Taiwan
The governor of the US state of Indiana has become the latest US official to visit Taiwan, defying pressure from Beijing.
Eric Holcomb referred to the visit as an economic development trip.
Patrick Fok reports from Beijing
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Eric Holcomb referred to the visit as an economic development trip.
Patrick Fok reports from Beijing
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Hong Kong police question five people over suspected trafficking operation
Hong Kong police are questioning five people in connection with a suspected human trafficking operation in Southeast Asia. Police say more than 20 Hong Kong citizens are being held captive in Cambodia and Myanmar.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Japan PM Recovering from Covid-19 amid escalating infections
The office of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says he's recovering from Covid-19, after testing positive following a week-long vacation.
His positive test comes as Japan is experiencing its worst outbreak yet, and continues to top global rankings for new daily infections.
Thisanka Siripala reports from Tokyo
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Cheney vows to continue fight against "election deniers"
Republican Congresswoman Liz Cheney, a vocal critic of Donald Trump, says she'll continue fighting against members of her own party who support the former president's false claims about the 2020 election.
She made the comments in an interview with ABC news after she lost to a Trump-backed candidate in the primary race in Wyoming.
Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave has the details.
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She made the comments in an interview with ABC news after she lost to a Trump-backed candidate in the primary race in Wyoming.
Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave has the details.
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Friday, August 19, 2022
US Markets preview: Investors await economic data and Fed chair speech
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A series of data releases next week are set to give an update on the
state of the US economy.
Meanwhile the chair of the Federal Reserve will give a highly
anticipated speech at the annual global central banking conference in
Jackson Hole.
Sarah Walton reports.
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A series of data releases next week are set to give an update on the
state of the US economy.
Meanwhile the chair of the Federal Reserve will give a highly
anticipated speech at the annual global central banking conference in
Jackson Hole.
Sarah Walton reports.
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Islamic State 'Beatle' El Shafee Elsheikh sentenced to life in prison in U.S.
An ISIS militant who was one of the ringleaders in the beheading of
American hostages has been sentenced to life in prison.
El Shafee Elsheikh was part of an Islamic State cell nicknamed "The
Beatles" for their British accents.
Gabrielle Fahmy reports.
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American hostages has been sentenced to life in prison.
El Shafee Elsheikh was part of an Islamic State cell nicknamed "The
Beatles" for their British accents.
Gabrielle Fahmy reports.
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South Sudan riskiest country for aid workers-UN
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The world body says the East African country South Sudan continues to be the most violent nation for aid workers, followed by Afghanistan and Syria.
Patrick Oyet reports
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UN PEACEKEEPERS LEAVE BUTEMBO
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The United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo has pulled out of a large city in the east of the country following last month's violent protest against its troops. The locals have been demanding the withdrawal of the peacekeepers for their perceived failure to protect them from attacks by militia groups. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...
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White House to host anti-hate crime summit
President Joe Biden is to host a summit to counter hate-fueled violence.
The September event is part of White House efforts against gun crime.
Sarah Walton reports
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The September event is part of White House efforts against gun crime.
Sarah Walton reports
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IATA Says Trapped Funds of Foreign Airlines in Nigeria Hit $464 Million
The International Air Transport Association, IATA says funds of foreign airlines trapped in Nigeria have increased from 450 million dollars to 464 million dollars.
Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.
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