At least one person has died after Storm Fiona struck the Canadian coastline.
Winds of up to 160 kilometres per hour were felt, leaving thousands
without electricity.
Jody Jacobs has more.
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Monday, September 26, 2022
U.S. VP Harris reaffirms commitment to Japan's defense in meeting with PM Kishida; both condemn China's actions in Taiwan Strait
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has reaffirmed Washington's commitment to Japan's defense during a meeting on Monday with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Tokyo.
Both of them also condemned China's actions in the Taiwan Strait.
From Washington, Kate Fisher reports
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Uganda Registers Two More Deaths From Ebola
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At Least five people are confirmed to have died in Uganda amid an outbreak of Ebola. 18 other deaths are being classified as probably linked to the virus.
Health authorities attribute the current outbreak to the Ebola Sudan Strain, which started in a small village in the central part of Uganda.
Isabel Nakirya reports.
At Least five people are confirmed to have died in Uganda amid an outbreak of Ebola. 18 other deaths are being classified as probably linked to the virus.
Health authorities attribute the current outbreak to the Ebola Sudan Strain, which started in a small village in the central part of Uganda.
Isabel Nakirya reports.
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DELEGATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION IN SUDAN
A European Union delegation is in Sudan - as the nation continues to grapple with government formation. The EU says it will stand by civilians in their bid to move towards democracy.
Naba Mohiedeen reports from Khartoum.
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PESTS DESTROY DRC FARMS
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Dozens of farms in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo have been invaded by pests known as armyworms.
Authorities say the pests have destroyed staple crops like maize which has raised fears of a food crisis in the region. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa....
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Far-right set to form government in Italy after election win
A coalition of far-right parties is set to form the next government in Italy after winning the greatest number of seats in Sunday's general election.
The leader of the Brothers of Italy party, Giorgia Meloni, is set to become the country's first female prime minister.
Ross Cullen has more.
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The leader of the Brothers of Italy party, Giorgia Meloni, is set to become the country's first female prime minister.
Ross Cullen has more.
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http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0926italyelection-rc-generic.mp3Pound Slumps As Fears Grow Over UK Economy
The pound slumped to a record low against the US dollar on Monday morning, before recovering slightly.
Investors are worried about the new UK government policies of tax cuts and heavy borrowing.
John Bevir (Beaver) reports.
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GERMAN CHANCELLOR TESTS POSITIVE FOR COVID-19
German leader Olaf Scholz has tested positive for Covid-19.
It follows a weekend trip to the Middle East, where he met several heads of state as part of a tour designed to drive energy investment between Germany and Gulf nations.
From Berlin, Trent Murray has more.
It follows a weekend trip to the Middle East, where he met several heads of state as part of a tour designed to drive energy investment between Germany and Gulf nations.
From Berlin, Trent Murray has more.
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500,000 Displaced Nigerians Awaiting Repatriation from Chad, Niger, Cameroon
The Nigerian government says 500,000 of the country's citizens who are displaced and taking refuge in Chad, Niger & Cameroon are awaiting to be repatriated back to the country.
Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.
Take Radio
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India's opposition party in crisis ahead of party president elections
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India's main opposition party Congress' presidential elections have sparked off a political crisis in India's largest state.
Rajasthan's elected officials have threatened to resign.
And are asking Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot – who's the frontrunner for the job – to not take up the party leadership role.
Ishan Garg reports.
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Japan looks to significantly boost defense spending
There is growing expectation that Japan will nearly double its defense budget in the coming months.
The government is hinting at a significant increase as it renews it’s five-year spending plan
Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo
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US, S Korea condemn North's missile test ahead of VP visit to region
South Korea has convened a National Security Council meeting in response to North Korea's test of a ballistic missile over the weekend.
The country's Joint Chiefs of Staff called the North's launch an act of "grave provocation."
The move has also drawn condemnation from the U.S.
Dave Yin reports.
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The country's Joint Chiefs of Staff called the North's launch an act of "grave provocation."
The move has also drawn condemnation from the U.S.
Dave Yin reports.
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Retired Catholic Priest and Five Others Stand Trial in Hong Kong
A retired Catholic leader and five other democracy activists are set to stand trial on Monday over their role in running a fund to help people arrested in anti-government protests.
Cardinal Joseph Zen was originally detained earlier this year under Hong Kong's controversial National Security Law.
Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.
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Cardinal Joseph Zen was originally detained earlier this year under Hong Kong's controversial National Security Law.
Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.
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Sunday, September 25, 2022
WH National Security Advisor warns Russia of "catastrophic consequences" if it uses a nuclear weapon
The White House's National Security Advisor has warned of "catastrophic consequences" if Russia uses a nuclear weapon in Ukraine.
Russian President Vladimir Putin last week threatened to use any means to defend its territory.
Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin last week threatened to use any means to defend its territory.
Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.
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Friday, September 23, 2022
US and Chinese Foreign Ministers meet amid tensions
The foreign ministers of the U.S. and China have met on the sidelines
of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
It's their first meeting since July and comes amid heightened tensions
over Taiwan.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
It's their first meeting since July and comes amid heightened tensions
over Taiwan.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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CLIMATE PROTESTS
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Demonstrations against our rapidly changing climate are taking center stage on Friday, with people calling on world leaders to make the issue a priority.
The past year has well and truly shown we're at a crucial tipping point- with scorching summers, devastating drought and in some parts…catastrophic rainfall.
Sarah Coates has more from Paris.
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US privately warns Russia over nuclear weapons
U.S. officials say Washington has been warning Russia for months about
the grave consequences a Moscow-led nuclear strike would have.
It comes after Russian president Vladimir Putin threatened the
possibility of using such weaponry as part of its war in Ukraine.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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the grave consequences a Moscow-led nuclear strike would have.
It comes after Russian president Vladimir Putin threatened the
possibility of using such weaponry as part of its war in Ukraine.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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New funding to tackle drugs crisis in United States
The White House has announced the federal government will provide states with $1.5 billion in assistance to combat opioid addiction.
The funds, the Biden administration says, will be used to "increase access to treatment" for substance abuse, as Benji Hyer reports.
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[PREVIEW FOR NEXT WEEK] Wall St looking to rebound after Fed rate rise
Wall St will be looking to rebound in the coming week, after the
Federal Reserve's continued rate hikes rattled global markets.
On Wednesday the Fed increased interest rates - for a third
consecutive time - by 0.75%.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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Federal Reserve's continued rate hikes rattled global markets.
On Wednesday the Fed increased interest rates - for a third
consecutive time - by 0.75%.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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Thousands still without electricity in Puerto Rico
It could take several days before electricity is fully restored in Puerto Rico.
On Sunday, Hurricane Fiona made landfall, plunging the island into darkness.
Jody Jacobs has more on that story.
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On Sunday, Hurricane Fiona made landfall, plunging the island into darkness.
Jody Jacobs has more on that story.
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