US markets saw sharp gains ahead of a key speech by the chair of the
Federal Reserve due on Friday.
However the major averages are still on target for a losing week.
Sarah Walton reports
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Thursday, August 25, 2022
Uvalde School Police Chief fired - 3 months after Robb Elementary School massacre
The school police chief widely seen as the person in charge the day 19 students and two teachers were gunned down in an elementary school in Texas - has been fired - three months after the massacre took place.
The Uvalde School Board voted unanimously to terminate Pete Arredondo's employment at a meeting on Wednesday night.
But as Toni Waterman explains - it comes as little comfort to the victims' families.
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The Uvalde School Board voted unanimously to terminate Pete Arredondo's employment at a meeting on Wednesday night.
But as Toni Waterman explains - it comes as little comfort to the victims' families.
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California set to approve petrol vehicle ban
California regulators are set to approve a plan to ban the sale of gasoline-only powered vehicles by 2035 in a bid to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
It is the only US state with the ability to set its own emissions rules.
Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco.
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Novak Djokovic out of US Open due to Covid rules
Former tennis world number one and 21-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic has confirmed he won't be travelling to New York for the US Open, which kicks-off on Monday.
The Serb was hoping to compete and win his fourth trophy at Flushing Meadows, but since October last year, the United States has banned entry for non-citizens who aren't vaccinated against Covid-19.
Djokovic did not defend his Australian Open title in January because his vaccination status led to him being deported from the country.
Our US Correspondent Benji Hyer has more.
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Sudan US Ties
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The first US ambassador to Sudan in 25 years took up his post on Wednesday.
It's the latest step since Washington removed Khartoum from its state sponsors of terrorism list in 2020.
Naba Mohiedeen reports from Khartoum.
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More US lawmakers to visit Taiwan angering Beijing
Another delegation of US lawmakers is visiting Taiwan, despite
pressure from Beijing not to visit.
It means the self-governed island, which China considers its own, has
now welcomed three groups this month, including the controversial trip
of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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pressure from Beijing not to visit.
It means the self-governed island, which China considers its own, has
now welcomed three groups this month, including the controversial trip
of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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UGANDA ON EBOLA ALERT
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Uganda is on high alert after authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo confirmed the resurgence of Ebola in the North- eastern Kivu province bordering Uganda.
Hillary Ayesiga reporting from Kampala
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LA County to pay $31M in damages over Kobe Bryant helicopter crash photos
A federal jury has awarded Vanessa Bryant, widow of Kobe and Christopher Chester, 31 million dollars in damages.
They sought damages over photos of the helicopter crash that led to the death of the basketball star, and 8 others in 2020.
U.S. Correspondent Caroline Malone reports.
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Harvey Weinstein wins right to appeal rape conviction
The highest court in New York has agreed to hear an appeal against
Harvey Weinstein's rape conviction.
The film producer is currently serving 23 years in prison.
Sarah Walton reports
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Harvey Weinstein's rape conviction.
The film producer is currently serving 23 years in prison.
Sarah Walton reports
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FORMER UK AMBASSADOR ARRESTED IN MYANMAR
The UK's former ambassador to Myanmar has been arrested in the country. Authorities are believed to have detained Vicky Bowman and her husband on Wednesday. The UK embassy has confirmed it is providing consular assistance. Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.
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Unions threaten more action
Thousands of South African workers have taken to the streets, protesting high inflation, and increasing costs of electricity and fuel. The government has been given 14 working days to address demands made by protesting union members. Protesters face a no work, no pay policy for participating in the attempted ‘national shutdown’. Mark Roughton reports.
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Over 23,000 people in Ghana test positive for HIV in six months
Ghana is recording increasing cases of HIV infections according to health officials. More than 23,000 people in the country have tested positive for the virus within six months of this year.
Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports.
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U.S, World Bank Commit $3bn to Support Nigeria’s Energy Transition Plan
The World Bank and the Export-Import Bank of the U.S are partnering with Nigeria in the country's energy transition plan.
They are committing over 3 billion dollars to the project.
Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.
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GERMAN CABINET APPROVES NEW COVID-19 RULES
The German Cabinet has signed off a suite of new Covid-19 rules in preparation for the winter period.
While hospital admission levels remain low across Germany, the government says it wants to be prepared for a potential spike over the colder months.
From Berlin, Trent Murray has more.
While hospital admission levels remain low across Germany, the government says it wants to be prepared for a potential spike over the colder months.
From Berlin, Trent Murray has more.
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India's Supreme Court seeks response from government to appeals challenging release of rape convicts
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India's Supreme Court has sought a response from the state of Gujarat on petitions challenging the premature release of 11 men convicted of gangraping a woman in 2002.
The men were granted remission from the state government this month, leading to widespread protests in the country.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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Japanese PM to take further action to clear ties with Unification Church
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is pledging to do more to clear up his political party's links with the controversial Unification Church.
The religious group has faced increasing scrutiny since it became a key focus in police investigations into the assassination of former prime minister Shinzo Abe last month.
Thisanka Siripala reports in Tokyo.
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China launches huge stimulus plan to boost economy
China is rolling out massive economic stimulus measures worth almost 150 billion US dollars in a bid to offset the impact of COVID-19 lockdowns and severe drought.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Dow and S&P snap three day losing streak
US markets rose on Wednesday after three days of decline.
Meanwhile Republicans say President Biden's plans to scrap student
loans for millions of Americans will make inflation worse.
Sarah Walton reports
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Meanwhile Republicans say President Biden's plans to scrap student
loans for millions of Americans will make inflation worse.
Sarah Walton reports
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White House makes major U.S. student debt relief announcement
President Joe Biden has forgiven a part of student debt for most borrowers in the United States.
The 'student loan crisis' has led to 1.7 trillion dollars of debt for more than 45 million borrowers.
Caroline Malone reports from Washington.
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Drought reveals 113 million-year-old dinosaur tracks
A severe drought in the U.S. state of Texas has revealed a long-held secret: dinosaur tracks.
The prints were revealed after a river dried up in the Dinosaur Valley State Park.
Toni Waterman has more.
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The prints were revealed after a river dried up in the Dinosaur Valley State Park.
Toni Waterman has more.
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