Sunday, November 27, 2022

US official says China's Covid approach is unrealistic

US health officials have suggested that China's approach to COVID-19 isn't realistic.

This comes after widespread protests across China against the government's tough covid-19 containment measures.

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.

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Friday, November 25, 2022

Retailers hope for big Black Friday spending but concerns linger

Retailers across the world are hoping that shoppers will take
advantage of the sales this Black Friday weekend.

But in the US, inflation is still high and footfall in shops is not
back to pre-covid numbers.

Chris Jones reports from Washington DC, on whether Black Friday is
losing its appeal.

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Jobs in focus during trading week [LOOKAHEAD]

The health of the U.S. labor market will be in firm focus on Wall
Street this week.

The jobs market has been a bright spot for the country's economy in
recent months but there are concerns that rising interest rates could
impact that.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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RUSSIAN PRESIDENT MEETS MOTHERS OF SERVING SOLDIERS

Russian President Vladimir Putin has met with mothers of soldiers fighting in Ukraine at his residence near Moscow.

It's just the third time he's made a public appearance directly related to Russia's war in Ukraine, having previously visited a hospital for troops and a training ground for conscripts.

Stuart Smith reports from Moscow.

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Trump sued over rape allegations

Columnist E Jean Carroll has filed a lawsuit against Donald Trump
accusing him of raping her in a department store 27 years ago.

The suit was filed under New York's Adult Survivors Act that came into
effect on Thursday.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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DRC CEASEFIRE DEAL


Here is my radio script.

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The M23 rebel group in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo has said that a ceasefire deal announced on Wednesday in Angola does not concern them. The rebel group's political spokesperson has called for direct talks with the Congolese government. Their position comes a day after African leaders met at a summit in the Angolan capital and agreed on a ceasefire and the withdrawal of the M23 rebels from all the territories they've captured in eastern DRC. Chris Ocamring has more from Kinshasa....

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EU ministers mull trade retaliation over US green subsidies

European Union trade ministers are meeting for talks on how to respond to US legislation which they say distorts fair competition.


The US Inflation Reduction Act -- aimed at accelerating the green transition -- offers tax cuts to US electric vehicle producers. Brussels says that disadvantages European automakers like Volkswagen or Renault, and could tempt manufacturers to relocate production to the US. 


Ministers are mulling measures including retaliatory subsidies and action at the World Trade Organisation. 


Irish Deputy Prime Minister Leo Varadkar says something has to change.


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UK promises ambulances and funding to Ukraine

The UK will send 24 ambulances to Ukraine and a multi-million pound support package to rebuild infrastructure destroyed in Russian attacks.


During a trip to Kyiv, Foreign Secretary James Cleverly met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to offer what he called the UK's 'unwavering support'.


This follows a visit by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak earlier this week, who announced a fifty million pound package of defensive military support.


Sally Patterson has more.


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French MPs vote to enshrine abortion rights in France's constitution

French lawmakers have voted overwhelmingly in favour of enshrining abortion rights in the French constitution.

The legislation will now go to the French upper house which also needs to vote for the changes in order for the constitution to be modified.

Ross Cullen reports.

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French president under investigation over consultancy firms' role in campaigns

The French president faces a preliminary investigation over the role that consultancy firms played in the 2017 and 2022 presidential campaigns.

Emmanuel Macron faces allegations that there was irregular campaign accounting and favoritism.

Ross Cullen reports from Paris.

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60 People Kidnapped by Gunmen in Northern Nigerian Village

At least 60 people have been kidnapped by gunmen in a remote community in Nigeria's northwest state of Zamfara.


Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.


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German Economy Beats Expectations with Q3 Growth

New data shows the German economy beating growth expectations in the third quarter of the year.

Despite lingering concerns over an economic downturn in Europe, consumer spending was up in the EU's biggest economy.

From Berlin, Trent Murray has more.  


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NURSES SET STRIKE DATES IN UK

Dates have been set for the biggest strikes by nurses in England, Wales and Northern Ireland in history.

The Royal College of Nursing says industrial action over pay will take place on 15th and 20th December.

Nurses will only provide emergency care and a skeleton staff, and the government says it's working on plans to minimise disruption.

Ministers say current inflation-busting pay demands for nurses are unreasonable.

Carmel O'Boyle from the Royal College of Nursing says staff need more.

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India irked at US comparison between Modi and Saudi crown prince

India has criticized a reference to Prime Minister Narendra Modi by a US official while defending the immunity extended to Saudi Arabian ruler Mohammad bin Salman by the Biden administration.

Neha Poonia has more.

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Thursday, November 24, 2022

UK businesses urge government not to scrap EU laws

UK businesses and unions are urging the government not to scrap a range of European Union laws.


In a joint letter, several influential groups called on ministers to withdraw its Retained EU Law bill, warning it would put vital protections at risk.


The legislation would see most EU laws expire by the end of 2023.


The government says it is committed to 'taking full advantage of the benefits of Brexit'.


Sally Patterson has more in London.


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US mass shootings surpasses 600 incidents for third year in a row

The number of mass shootings in the US has surpassed 600 for the third year in a row.

Four teenagers were shot in a parking lot in Maryland just hours after six people were killed at a Walmart in neighboring state Virginia.


Chris Jones reports from the US capital.


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EASTERN DRC CEASEFIRE DEAL

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The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have signed a deal to end months of fighting between Congolese forces and rebels of the M23 group in eastern DRC. The deal requires the M23 rebels to ceasefire and withdraw from all the areas they've captured by Sunday, Nov 27th. It was reached with the mediation of Angola and the East African Community in the Angolan capital of Luanda. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa..

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Nigeria Recovers $1bn Looted From the Country

The Nigerian government says it has recovered 1 billion dollars looted from the country.

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.

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Nigeria Launches New Bank Notes to Stop Fraud


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Nigeria's government has launched new bank notes to help control the amount of cash in circulation.


The bank notes being replaced are 200, 500 and 1,000 naira.



Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja.


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BULLFIGHTING BAN GOES BEFORE FRENCH PARLIAMENT

A proposal to ban bullfighting in France will go before the national assembly today/Thursday/ November 24, with the controversial issue dividing MP's and people right around the country.


Here's more from Sarah Coates in Paris.


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