Canada's Foreign Minister Joly in Japan

The Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly and her counterpart in Japan Yoshimasa Hayashi are agreeing to boost security cooperation in the Asia-Pacific Region. 

The two Ministers met today in Tokyo and announced a new "action plan" for working towards regional security, as Joly begins her three day visit to Japan. 

Nora Weinek reports from Tokyo. 

 

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Beijing Ramps Up COVID Curbs Ahead of Party Congress

China's capital is stepping up cOVID-19 curbs ahead of the 20th Communist Party Congress.

It's seen as the most important political meeting in decades and authorities, where President Xi Jinping is expected to secure a historic third term.

Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.

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ANGELA LANSBURY DIES

Dame Angela Lansbury — star of the US TV crime series 'Murder, She
Wrote' — has died at the age of 96.
The British-American actress had a career spanning eight decades,
across film, theatre and television.
Jody Jacobs looks back at her career.

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Mixed close on Wall Street as traders await inflation data

It was a mixed close for the U.S. markets Tuesday as investors await
the release of some key inflation data later in the week.

And it was a bad day for ride-hailing firms Uber and Lyft after the
Labor Department proposed changes to the gig economy.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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NASA's mission to alter asteroid path a success

The US space agency NASA says its recent mission to deflect an
asteroid was a success.

It's the first time humans have changed the trajectory of an asteroid.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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KING CHARLES III TO BE CORONATED ON MAY 6 2023

The Coronation of King Charles III will take place on May 6th next year. Buckingham Palace confirmed the ceremony will take place in Westminster Abbey - with Camilla, the Queen Consort set to be crowned alongside her husband. Laura Makin-Isherwood reports from London.

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One of UK's top spies says Ukraine is "turning the tide"

The head of GCHQ, one of the UK's intelligence agencies, says Ukrainian forces are "turning the tide" in their fight against Russia.

Sir Jeremy Fleming also expressed his concerns about China's impact on global security in a speech in London.

Our UK correspondent Giles Gibson reports.

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EX WIFE OF DUBAI ROYAL PLEADS WITH UN

The ex-wife of a Dubai royal is pleading with the United Nations to
rescue her and her children.
Zeynab Javadli claims she is being abused and harassed by authorities
in the UAE during her three year custody battle with her former spouse
Sheikh Saeed.
Jody Jacobs has more…

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U.S. re-evaluating Saudi Arabia relationship after OPEC cuts

President Joe Biden is re-evaluating the U.S. relationship with Saudi
Arabia, according to the White House.

It comes after OPEC's decision last week to cut oil production,
despite Biden's best lobbying efforts.

Gabrielle Fahmy reports.

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U.S. urges G20 to boost global food aid

The U.S. Treasury Secretary has urged G20 members to do more to help
millions of people facing food insecurity.

At an inaugural meeting between G20 finance and agricultural ministers
Janet Yellen said Russia's war in Ukraine is the cause of immense
human suffering.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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IMF slashes growth forecasts and raises concerns of recession

The International Monetary Fund has unveiled its World Economic Outlook for the year ahead, with a stark warning that "the worst is yet to come."

The IMF, holding its annual meeting in Washington DC, says the global economy faces steep challenges shaped by three powerful forces: the war in Ukraine, inflation, and a deceleration of growth in China. 

With more, from Washington, our US Correspondent Benji Hyer. 

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DRC EASTERN VIOLENCE

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The United Nations Refugee Agency, UNHCR has expressed alarm at the surge of deadly intercommunal violence which has displaced thousands of people in the west of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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Nigeria’s Crude Oil Production Drops for Third Consecutive Month

Nigeria's crude oil production has dropped for the third consecutive month.

 

The government says it's affecting its revenue earnings.

 

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.

 

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SUPREME COURT HEARS ARGUMENTS FOR SECOND SCOTTISH INDEPENDENCE VOTE

A two day hearing has begun at the Supreme Court in London, as Scotland's government seeks permission to hold a second Scottish Independence Referendum. First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, wants legal clarity on whether she can hold the vote without approval from Westminster. A first referendum on Independence held in 2014 saw residents in Scotland vote to remain part of the United Kingdom. Laura Makin-Isherwood has more from London.

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Bank of England steps up intervention

The Bank of England has stepped up its emergency intervention to calm the UK economy.

It says it will buy more government bonds to try to stabilise market conditions.

This comes following Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng's mini-budget last month, which saw the pound plummet to record lows against the dollar.

Sally Patterson has more in London.

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G7 leaders set to hold virtual talks with Ukraine's Zelenskyy

G7 leaders including US President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron are set to hold virtual talks with their Ukrainian counterpart in the wake of widespread Russian missile strikes on Ukraine.

The G7 is made up of the European Union, the UK, Germany, Italy, France, the US, Canada and Japan.

Leaders are due to meet via videoconference at 12:00GMT.

Our reporter Rosie Birchard is in Brussels.

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BANK OF ENGLAND LAUNCHES FURTHER EMERGENCY MARKETS INTERVENTION

The Bank of England has expanded its emergency bond-buying programme to try and shore up confidence in markets.

It initially launched the measures after the UK government's tax-cutting mini budget.

The Bank is warning an ongoing rout in the gilts market poses a "material risk to UK financial stability".

Finance analyst Danni Hewson says it's an unusual step.

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India calls Russia's new attacks on Ukraine "in no one's interest"

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India has called for a "return to diplomacy and dialogue" after Russia fired cruise missiles that killed at least 11 people in Ukraine.

The Ministry of External Affairs has said that India's deeply concerned about the recent escalation in the conflict.

Ishan Garg reports.

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Japan finally opens borders to tourists

It's been more than two and a half years since travelers could freely visit Japan, which is one of the last countries to completely relax covid-19 border restrictions. 

It comes at a crucial time as the government promises high inflation and a weak yen will be eased by a revival in economic activity. 

 

Nora Weinek reports from Tokyo.

 

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UN states meet on Russia’s annexation of Ukraine territories

An emergency session is being held at the United Nations General
Assembly to debate what a number of countries say is Russia's illegal
annexation of Ukrainian territories.

Referenda have recently held referenda in four parts of eastern and
southern Ukraine. Moscow says the voting showed people wanted to join
Russia but a number of nations say the referendums were a sham.

William Denselow has more from UN headquarters in New York.

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