Vlododymyr Zelenskyy has told the United Nations that the security of
the whole world depends on the safety of Ukraine.
He was speaking at a Security Council meeting to mark the six month
anniversary of the Russian invasion.
Sarah Walton reports
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Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Calls to raise the UK minimum wage with inflation soaring and set to worsten
The UK's Trades Union Congress wants the minimum wage across the nation should rise to £15 an hour instead of £9.50.
Inflation is at a 40-year high of 10.1% and is expected to get even higher next year, intensifying the cost of living crisis for millions across the nation.
Chris Jones has more from London.
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Fresh fighting in Ethiopia North
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Fresh fighting has erupted in Ethiopia's Northern region between the government forces and the rebels.
The government has been in conflict with the Tigray People's Liberation Front since November 2020 and the United Nations says so far over 9 million people have been forced to be in need of emergency assistance.
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U.S. close to approving updated versions of COVID-19 booster shots
The U.S. government is planning to offer the next generation of COVID
booster shots to Americans as soon as the first week of September.
The new vaccines would be available to anyone 12 and older who's had
at least two doses.
Gabrielle Fahmy reports.
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booster shots to Americans as soon as the first week of September.
The new vaccines would be available to anyone 12 and older who's had
at least two doses.
Gabrielle Fahmy reports.
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RECORDS SHOW UK IMPORTED NO RUSSIAN FUEL IN JUNE
The UK imported no fuel from Russia in June according to official figures. Goods imports from the country were also at their lowest level since records began.
Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.
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US provides Ukraine with $3bn military support
The United States has announced its largest military support package
for Ukraine, providing the country with almost $3bn.
It comes as new polling shows the majority of Americans still agree
that help should continue until Russia withdraws.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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for Ukraine, providing the country with almost $3bn.
It comes as new polling shows the majority of Americans still agree
that help should continue until Russia withdraws.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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RUSSIAN DEFENCE MINISTER SAYS MILITARY SLOW-DOWN “DELIBERATE”
Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu says Russian forces have deliberately slowed the pace of their so-called special military operation in Ukraine, in order to reduce civilian harm.
It's the first time officials in Moscow have confirmed what seemed to be the case on the battlefield — that Russian-backed forces were taking territory at a much reduced pace.
Stuart Smith reports from Moscow, where reporting restrictions are in place.
It's the first time officials in Moscow have confirmed what seemed to be the case on the battlefield — that Russian-backed forces were taking territory at a much reduced pace.
Stuart Smith reports from Moscow, where reporting restrictions are in place.
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The US Agrees to Return Looted $23m to Nigeria
Governments of the United States and Nigeria have agreed for 23 million dollars looted by former Nigerian dictator, Sani Abacha and kept in the U.S to be returned to the country.
The former Nigerian leader died in 1998.
Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.
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BERLIN SLAMS PUTIN FOLLOWING SIX MONTHS OF WAR IN UKRAINE
Politicians across Europe are paying tribute to Ukraine, as the country marks not just its independence day, but also the six month anniversary of Russia's invasion.
In Germany, the Chancellor issued a video statement dubbed in Ukrainian, while his foreign minister slammed Russian President Vladimir Putin.
In Germany, the Chancellor issued a video statement dubbed in Ukrainian, while his foreign minister slammed Russian President Vladimir Putin.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
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India's richest man set to buy Indian news channel often critical of the government
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India's richest man Gautam Adani is set to acquire a major TV news channel, NDTV, in what appears to be a hostile takeover.
NDTV is one of the few new outlets that are critical of the current administration in India.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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S Korea takes 'tactical action' in response to Russian jets in ADIZ
South Korea said overnight it took unspecified "tactical action" in response to Russian military planes entering its air defense identification zone.
Two Russian Tu-95 bombers and one Sukhoi Su-30 fighter jet flew over the waters separating Japan and the Korean Peninsula, as the country conducted some of its largest ever military drills.
Dave Yin reports.
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Two Russian Tu-95 bombers and one Sukhoi Su-30 fighter jet flew over the waters separating Japan and the Korean Peninsula, as the country conducted some of its largest ever military drills.
Dave Yin reports.
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Japanese lawmakers visit Taiwan in show of support
A delegation of Japanese politicians are pledging to continue to support the self-governed island of Taiwan as their two day visit comes to an end.
This is amid escalating tensions in the Taiwan Strait and China's strong warnings against international interference.
Thisanka Siripala reports from Tokyo.
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Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Former police officer pleads guilty to helping falsify warrant that led to Breonna Taylor shooting
A former police detective has pleaded guilty to aiding another officer in falsifying a search warrant that was used in the raid on Breonna Taylor's house in Louisville, Kentucky.
The operation in March 2020 ultimately led to Taylor, a black woman, being shot by police which along with the killing of George Floyd sparked protests across America.
Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave has the details.
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The operation in March 2020 ultimately led to Taylor, a black woman, being shot by police which along with the killing of George Floyd sparked protests across America.
Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave has the details.
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Dow and S&P fall for third day in a row
US markets closed down again on Tuesday, just a say after recording
the worst day since June.
Investors were responding to some downbeat economic figures.
Sarah Walton reports
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the worst day since June.
Investors were responding to some downbeat economic figures.
Sarah Walton reports
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Two men found guilty of Michigan Governor kidnap plot
A US jury has found two men guilty of a plot to kidnap and kill the
Democratic governor of Michigan.
The high-profile domestic terrorism case heard how members of a
far-wing militia group were angry at Gretchen Whitmer's Covid-19
mandates.
Nick Harper sends this report.
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Democratic governor of Michigan.
The high-profile domestic terrorism case heard how members of a
far-wing militia group were angry at Gretchen Whitmer's Covid-19
mandates.
Nick Harper sends this report.
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US urges Americans to leave Ukraine, warns of Russian attacks
The United States has warned Russia may be preparing to target
civilian and government buildings this week to mark the sixth month
anniversary of its invasion of Ukraine.
It's advising American citizens to leave the country ahead of the
Wednesday anniversary - the same day as Ukrainian independence day.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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civilian and government buildings this week to mark the sixth month
anniversary of its invasion of Ukraine.
It's advising American citizens to leave the country ahead of the
Wednesday anniversary - the same day as Ukrainian independence day.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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U.S. election data shared with Trump supporters
Lawyers working for Donald Trump to overturn the 2020 Presidential
election shared sensitive election system files with supporters.
That's according to court records in the U.S. state of Georgia.
Gabrielle Fahmy reports.
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election shared sensitive election system files with supporters.
That's according to court records in the U.S. state of Georgia.
Gabrielle Fahmy reports.
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Ex-Twitter security chief files whistleblower complaint
Twitter's former head of security has filed a whistleblower complaint alleging the social media company deliberately misled regulators about major security flaws.
The complaint comes amid Twitter's ongoing legal battle with billionaire Elon Musk, who is seeking to withdraw from an agreement to buy the company.
Silicon Valley Correspondent Ira Spitzer has more.
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Ben & Jerry's loses legal bid to halt West Bank settlement sales
Ice cream maker Ben & Jerry's has failed in an attempt to stop its
products being sold in Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
The company said it contravened its political values.
Sarah Walton has more
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products being sold in Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
The company said it contravened its political values.
Sarah Walton has more
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Ethiopia seeking Debt relief
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Ethiopia says it expects a visit of a team of creditors from the International Monetary Fund in September.
The country is seeking to restructure its external debt of over 28 billion dollars.
Coletta Wanjohi report from Addis Ababa:
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