Air traffic controllers are holding a strike today / Friday / September 16 across France, in a move set to upend travel plans for thousands of people.
Ross Cullen reports from Paris.
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Ross Cullen reports from Paris.
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Friday, September 16, 2022
Uganda Protests EU Motion on Oil Pipeline
Intro;
Uganda has condemned a resolution by the European Union Parliament seeking to block the construction of the proposed East African Crude Oil Pipeline.
The 3.8-billion-dollar pipeline project is expected to evacuate oil from western Uganda to the Port of Tanga in Tanzania.
Michael Baleke reports from Kampala;
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Leaders of China, Russia, India, Pakistan and others set to deepen ties at key summit
The leaders of China, Russia, India, Pakistan, Turkey, Iran and other Eurasian nations are gathered in Samarkand, Uzbekistan for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit.
After a much-anticipated bilateral meeting between President Putin and President Xi Jinping on Thursday, at which the Russian leader acknowledged China had "concerns" about Ukraine, the two leaders will hold separate talks with other counterparts on Friday.
Rosie Birchard is in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, where the summit is taking place.
In: Leaders filed in
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Duration: 00:45
CHARLES VISITS WALES, LONDON PREPARES FOR FUNERAL
King Charles III is visiting Wales on Friday as his tour of the UK as new monarch continues.
Meanwhile, thousands of people are queueing in London to file past his mother's coffin in Westminster.
Queen Elizabeth's state funeral will take place in the British capital on Monday.
These people are in Cardiff for Charles's visit.
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Former Metropolitan Police officer Graham Wettone (PRON: WET-TUN) says it's a busy time for the police.
IN: 'It's been...
OUT: ...for Monday.'
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Meanwhile, thousands of people are queueing in London to file past his mother's coffin in Westminster.
Queen Elizabeth's state funeral will take place in the British capital on Monday.
These people are in Cardiff for Charles's visit.
IN: 'We wanted...
OUT: ...Queen.'
DUR: 21 seconds
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Former Metropolitan Police officer Graham Wettone (PRON: WET-TUN) says it's a busy time for the police.
IN: 'It's been...
OUT: ...for Monday.'
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Gangrape and death of 2 minor girls sparks outrage in India
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The brutal rape and death and two minor girls in India's most populated state Uttar Pradesh is sparking outrage in the country.
The two girls belonged to the Dalit community – one of the most oppressed and marginalised groups in the country.
Ishan Garg reports.
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Duration: 46 seconds
China's economy beat expectations with signs of recovery
China’s economy is showing signs of recovery as key data for August all beat expectations. But economists say there are still many hurdles to overcome for the government to replicate pre-pandemic growth levels.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
IN: China’s industrial
OUT: Richard Kimber, in Hong Kong
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Judge rejects Justice Department request to review Mar a Lago material
A federal Judge has rejected the US Justice Department's request to resume reviewing classified material it seized from former president Donald Trump's Mar a Lago home.
The Florida court also appointed a neutral third party suggested by Trump's legal team to oversee the process.
US correspondent Ira Spitzer has more.
IN: The justice department...
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Fresh economic data stokes recession fears
U.S. stocks lost ground Thursday off the back of some mixed pieces of
economic data.
The Federal Reserve has vowed tough action in a bid to cool inflation
but some analysts fear that could drag the U.S. economy into
recession.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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economic data.
The Federal Reserve has vowed tough action in a bid to cool inflation
but some analysts fear that could drag the U.S. economy into
recession.
William Denselow reports from New York.
IN: "Retail sales data…"
OUT: "... SOC"
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American railroad strike averted by last-gasp deal
Major US railroads and unions have secured a deal to avert a rail shutdown that could have hit food and fuel supplies across the country.
President Joe Biden called the tentative labour agreement — reached following 20 hours of intense talks brokered by his administration — "an important win for the American people" that will "avoid disruption of our economy" through a devastating strike before the pivotal Midterm elections in November.
From Washington, Benji Hyer reports.
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U.S. state of Florida escalates fight over immigration by flying asylum seekers to island off East Coast
The Governor of the U.S. state of Florida has flown two planeloads of
migrants to Martha's Vineyard.
The posh summer resort island off the Massachusetts coast has become
an unlikely arena in the ongoing fight over immigration between
Republicans and Democrats.
Gabrielle Fahmy reports.
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OUT: Fahmy, New York
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migrants to Martha's Vineyard.
The posh summer resort island off the Massachusetts coast has become
an unlikely arena in the ongoing fight over immigration between
Republicans and Democrats.
Gabrielle Fahmy reports.
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OUT: Fahmy, New York
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QUEUE TO PAY RESPECTS TO THE QUEEN STRETCH FIVE MILES
Mourners from across the world have travelled to London to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II. Britain's longest reigning monarch died seven days ago, at the age of 96. Her casket has been placed in Westminster Hall within the Palace of Westminster. Some are queing for up to nine hours to say goodbye. Laura Makin-Isherwood has more.
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OUT: Laura Makin-Isherwood, London
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Xi, Putin hold first face-to-face talks since invasion of Ukraine
The presidents of China and Russia have met face-to-face for the first time since the invasion of Ukraine.
It was part of Chinese President Xi Jinping's first international trip since the early days of the pandemic.
The leaders met on the sidelines of a major summit in Uzbekistan, and discussed Ukraine, Taiwan, and ways to deepen cooperation...
Rosie Birchard is in Uzbekistan tracking developments.
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Rosie Birchard
Brussels Correspondent
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UK Tax Cuts Expected
It's thought that a mini budget to implement tax cuts in the UK, will take place next week.
New Prime Minister Liz Truss promised a 'fiscal event' soon after she took office, but plans were delayed by the death of the Queen and the official period of national mourning.
John Bevir (Beaver) reports.
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QUEEN TO BE BURIED IN PRIVATE CEREMONY AFTER FUNERAL
Fresh details have been released of the Queen's funeral and burial on Monday.
The service at Westminster Abbey will end with a two minute silence and include, at her request, a performance by her piper in Windsor.
The Queen's coffin will be moved from Westminster Abbey to Windsor Castle, from where Olly Barratt reports.
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The service at Westminster Abbey will end with a two minute silence and include, at her request, a performance by her piper in Windsor.
The Queen's coffin will be moved from Westminster Abbey to Windsor Castle, from where Olly Barratt reports.
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Xi and Putin hold meeting in Uzbekistan
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin have held a face to face meeting in Uzbekistan.
It's the first time President Xi has left China since the Covid pandemic began.
The Kremlin says President Putin praised what he called China's "balanced" position over Russia's war in Ukraine.
From Samarkand in Uzbekistan where the two leaders met…Rosie Birchard reports.
IN: "That balanced position…."
OUT: "…on the world stage"
DUR: 25 seconds
White House urges China not to back Russian war in Ukraine as Putin and Xi meet
The White House has urged China not to back Russia in its war in Ukraine.
It comes as Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin held their first face-to-face meeting since Russian troops invaded Ukraine.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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EU accuses Hungary of a "breakdown of democracy"
INTRO:
The European Union has accused one of its member states of no longer being a democracy.
The scathing report, passed by the European Parliament on Thursday, is yet another sign of tensions between Brussels and Budapest.
Alex Cadier reports from Brussels:
IN: "The already fraught relationship..."
OUT: Alex Cadier, Brussels
Duration: 00:40
Duration: 00:40
NY prosecutors reject Trump team’s settlement offer
Prosecutors in New York have apparently rejected an offer from Donald
Trump's legal team to settle a civil case.
According to the New York Times the state's attorney general is also
weighing whether to sue at least one of the former president's
children.
William Denselow reports from New York.
IN: "The investigation into…"
OUT: "... SOC"
DUR: 37 seconds
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Trump's legal team to settle a civil case.
According to the New York Times the state's attorney general is also
weighing whether to sue at least one of the former president's
children.
William Denselow reports from New York.
IN: "The investigation into…"
OUT: "... SOC"
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PUTIN TO ADDRESS CHINA'S 'QUESTIONS & CONCERNS' ABOUT WAR IN UKRAINE
Russian President Vladimir Putin says he will address China's 'questions and concerns' about what he called the 'Ukrainian crisis'.
Ahead of a one-to-one meeting in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, he told China's President Xi Jinping — who called President Putin 'a dear, longtime friend' — that their countries' relationship is an example of responsible cooperation of world powers.
It's their first in-person meeting since Russia invaded Ukraine in February.
Stuart Smith reports from Moscow.
Ahead of a one-to-one meeting in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, he told China's President Xi Jinping — who called President Putin 'a dear, longtime friend' — that their countries' relationship is an example of responsible cooperation of world powers.
It's their first in-person meeting since Russia invaded Ukraine in February.
Stuart Smith reports from Moscow.
IN: "We knew..."
OUT: SOC
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EU boss makes first trip to Ukraine since Kyiv officially became candidate for EU membership
The president of the European Commission boss is making her first trip to Ukraine since Kyiv officially became a candidate for EU membership.
It's Ursula von der Leyen's third trip to Ukraine since the start of the war in February.
Ross Cullen reports.
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DUR: 0:28
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