The French president will make a state visit to the United States in December.
Ross Cullen reports from Paris.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Emmanuel Macron to make state visit to US in December
UK MORTGAGE MARKET REELS AMID ECONOMIC UNCERTAINTY
Several UK lenders have withdrawn some of their mortgage deals, because of uncertainty after last week's mini budget.
The Bank of England says it won't hesitate to raise interest rates to prop up the value of the pound, which fell at one point on Monday to a record low against the dollar.
Property Economist at Capital Economics, Andrew Wishart, says predictions of UK interest rates going up to 6% would be devastating for homeowners.
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The Bank of England says it won't hesitate to raise interest rates to prop up the value of the pound, which fell at one point on Monday to a record low against the dollar.
Property Economist at Capital Economics, Andrew Wishart, says predictions of UK interest rates going up to 6% would be devastating for homeowners.
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India-Russia looking to partner on 5G technology implementation
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In a sign of growing ties between Russia and India, Moscow has said it wants to partner with Delhi on 5G technology.
Russian Communications minister Bella Cherkesova met with her Indian counterpart just days ahead of India's 5G rollout.
Ishan Garg reports.
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Security tightens in Tokyo ahead of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's state funeral
Security is tight in Japan’s capital city Tokyo as world leaders gather for the controversial state funeral of Japan’s former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
Japan’s current Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says the event symbolizes the power of democracy to triumph over terrorism.
But there is fierce public opposition over its legitimacy and cost.
Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.
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Monday, September 26, 2022
S&P hits new low for the year
The S&P 500 has hit a fresh closing low for the year as the U.S. dollar surges.
The British pound has fallen to a historic low against the dollar and
investors fear this could impact global trade.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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The British pound has fallen to a historic low against the dollar and
investors fear this could impact global trade.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Giorgio Meloni expected to become Italy's first woman Prime Minister, leading far-right coalition
The stage is set in Italy for the country's first woman Prime Minister.
Giorgio Meloni will lead a far-right coalition according to projected results of the weekend's election.
She's vowing to govern in the interests of all Italians.
But Alessandro Speziale, Rome Bureau Chief for Bloomberg, says her election ushers in an era of uncertainty in relations between Italy and the EU.
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Florida braces for Hurricane Ian
Around 100 miles of the Florida coast is under a hurricane watch with
Ian expected to hit the Gulf Coast by the middle of the week.
Hurricane Ian is expected to bring winds of up to 140 miles per hour
and major storm surges.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports from New York.
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Ian expected to hit the Gulf Coast by the middle of the week.
Hurricane Ian is expected to bring winds of up to 140 miles per hour
and major storm surges.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports from New York.
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NEW UK SANCTIONS ON RUSSIA OVER 'REFERENDUMS'
The UK's announced sanctions against individuals and organisations linked to Russia's referendums in Ukraine.
London says the votes in 4 regions of Ukraine on whether to become part of Russia are 'illegal sham referendums'.
Olly Barratt reports from London.
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London says the votes in 4 regions of Ukraine on whether to become part of Russia are 'illegal sham referendums'.
Olly Barratt reports from London.
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Britain's opposition party says government is "out of control" after sterling crash
Britain's opposition Labour Party today branded the government of new Prime Minister Liz Truss as being "out of control" after the pound sank to record low levels against the US dollar in Asian markets earlier today.
It's since recovered some ground, but the Bank of England is under pressure to raise interest again with a currency crisis still predicted by many analysts.
Duncan Weldon is UK economics correspondent for The Economist newspaper.
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Spacecraft about to crash into asteroid .... intentionally
A NASA spacecraft is deliberately slamming into an asteroid — all in the name of planetary protection.
The DART mission, or the Double Asteroid Redirection Test, is set to crash on Monday evening (Eastern Time) into Dimorphos, a small moon in an asteroid system 11 million kilometres from Earth.
The aim: to change the orbit of a rock in space, as Benji Hyer explains.
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11 children among 15 dead after gun attack on Russian school
At least 15 people including 11 children are dead after a gunman opened fire at a school in Russia.
The attack took place in the city of Izhevsk in the center of the country.
The gunman killed himself at the scene, and was reportedly wearing clothing adorned with a swastika symbol.
It's believed he was a former pupil at the school.
With more, Stuart Smith reports from Moscow.
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STORM FIONA HITS CANADA COASTLINE
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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Winds of up to 160 kilometres per hour were felt, leaving thousands
without electricity.
Jody Jacobs has more.
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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.
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