The New York City administration is in search of a director of rodent
mitigation or as some have put it a "rat czar".
One of the key deliverables, to rid the city of its rat infestation
and the candidate, according to the job ad will be required to have a
bit of "bad-assery".
Mayor Eric Adams' administration posted the job listing this week
seeking someone to lead the city's long-running battle against the
rodents.
Jody Jacobs reports from New York.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Friday, December 2, 2022
EU agrees price cap on Russian oil
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The European Union has agreed on a price cap for Russian oil after weeks of negotiations. Poland was the last member state to green light the proposals which will come into force on December 5th.
Our correspondent Alex Cadier reports from Brussels
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Duration: 00:45
UN team investigating if Russian infrastructure attacks in Ukraine constitute war crimes
A United Nations team of investigators is assessing whether recent Russian attacks on Ukrainian critical infrastructure amount to war crimes.
The United Nations Human Rights Council established a commission of enquiry to investigate alleged abuses in Ukraine in March of this year.
Attacks on energy facilities have plunged parts of the war-torn country into darkness in recent weeks.
Rosie Birchard reports.
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Duration: 00:34
RUSSIA CONTINUES STRIKES ON UKRANIAN CIVILIAN TARGETS
Russia continues to carry out strikes on civilian buildings and energy infrastructure in Ukraine, leaving millions of people without power as temperatures drop well below zero.
It comes as President Zelensky is warning of an imminent wide-scale Russian air attack on Ukrainian soil.
Sarah Coates has more from Kyiv
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Biden moves to shake up the presidential primary process
A major shakeup could be coming to the way Democrats vote for their presidential nominee.
President Joe Biden is calling on his party to rearrange the order in which states vote in the primaries - moving away from what he calls"restrictive" caucuses and instead focusing on states with diverse populations.
Toni Waterman has more.
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President Joe Biden is calling on his party to rearrange the order in which states vote in the primaries - moving away from what he calls"restrictive" caucuses and instead focusing on states with diverse populations.
Toni Waterman has more.
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MUSK SUSPENDS KANYE WEST' TWITTER ACCOUNT
Rapper Kanye West has been locked out of Twitter again.
He has been accused of inciting violence over offensive tweets. This
just two months after his last ban.
Jody Jacobs has more on that story.
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He has been accused of inciting violence over offensive tweets. This
just two months after his last ban.
Jody Jacobs has more on that story.
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[PREVIEW FOR MON] US markets look to shake off strong hiring
This week US markets will be hoping to shake off the effects of an
unexpectedly strong jobs report.
Friday's data showed hiring remains robust, despite efforts by the
Federal Reserve to discourage employers from taking on new staff.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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unexpectedly strong jobs report.
Friday's data showed hiring remains robust, despite efforts by the
Federal Reserve to discourage employers from taking on new staff.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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Strong US hiring suggests Fed rate rises are not working
The latest US jobs data shows hiring remains much stronger than
expected, despite aggressive interest rate hikes.
A strong labor market could make it harder for the Federal Reserve to
start its planned slow down of rate rises.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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expected, despite aggressive interest rate hikes.
A strong labor market could make it harder for the Federal Reserve to
start its planned slow down of rate rises.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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RUSSIA AWAITS OFFICIAL EU DECISION ON OIL PRICE CAP BEFORE STOPPING OIL SUPPLIES
The Kremlin says it'll not comment on the EU oil price cap until official sources set-out the terms of the decision.
In September Russian President Vladimir Putin said any country that engages with the price cap will not receive any Russian oil.
But in recent weeks the Kremlin has left room for maneuver, as Stuart Smith reports from Moscow.
In September Russian President Vladimir Putin said any country that engages with the price cap will not receive any Russian oil.
But in recent weeks the Kremlin has left room for maneuver, as Stuart Smith reports from Moscow.
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Senior Conservative Politician Latest To Step Down
One of the most well known members of the Conservative Party in the UK has announced he's standing down at the next election.
Sajid Javid is the latest MP to announce he won't run for reelection.
John Bevir (Beaver) reports.
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SIR ELTON JOHN HEADLINING GLASTONBURY IN FINAL UK SHOW
Music icon Sir Elton John will headline the 2023 Glastonbury Festival. The pop superstar is set to play on the world famous pyramid stage…in what will be the last UK date of his farewell tour. Laura Makin-Isherwood has more.
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New Sanctions on North Korea
The United States, South Korea, and Japan have imposed new sanctions on North Korea.
A reaction to Pyongyang launching a record number of ballistic missiles this year.
Nora Weinek reports.
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18 Vehicle Passengers Kidnapped in Nigeria
About 18 passengers have been kidnapped in Nigeria's north central state of Kogi.
Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.
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India to ban diesel tuktuks to fix pollution levels in Delhi
India plans to enforce a ban on the use of diesel autorickshaws or tuktuks in areas surrounding the capital city of New Delhi.
The move is aimed at curbing emissions. New Delhi is one of the world's most polluted cities in the world and just last month, schools were shut briefly because of very high pollution levels.
Neha Poonia has more.
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The move is aimed at curbing emissions. New Delhi is one of the world's most polluted cities in the world and just last month, schools were shut briefly because of very high pollution levels.
Neha Poonia has more.
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Nigeria’s Government Says Abuja-Kaduna Train Services to Resume Monday, December 5th
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Nigeria's Railway Corporation says the Abuja-Kaduna train services would commence on Monday, December 5, 2022.
The NRC suspended operations of train services on that route after Boko haram attacked a Kaduna-bound train in March, killing at least eight people and kidnapping dozens.
Officials of the Railway Corporation have advised passengers to begin updating their mobile apps from December 3, 2022, to enable them book rides successfully.
Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja
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CLIMATE PROTESTORS CHANGE SPEED LIMIT ON GERMAN MOTORWAY
German police have launched an investigation after traffic along a major highway was deliberately slowed down by environmental campaigners.
A group, calling for more action on climate change, adjusted road signs displaying the legal speed limit.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
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India to receive record high remittances this year of $100 billion
India is set to receive record high remittances this year of $100 billion, according to the World Bank.
This marks the first time a country has hit that number.
Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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French PM gives more details on controversial pension plan
The French prime minister has spelt out more details on the government's controversial pension plan.
Ministers want to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64 or 65 - a move which has sparked nationwide protests.
Ross Cullen reports.
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Ministers want to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64 or 65 - a move which has sparked nationwide protests.
Ross Cullen reports.
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LABOUR WIN CHESTER BY-ELECTION
The UK's opposition Labour Party has retained the city of Chester in a by-election which was Rishi Sunak's first electoral test since becoming Prime Minister.
Samantha Dixon has been elected the new MP for the seat - with an increased majority.
It's the worst result in the constituency for the Conservatives in nearly two centuries.
The by-election was triggered by the resignation of Labour MP Christian Matheson who was accused of serious sexual misconduct.
Samantha Dixon says voters have sent a clear message to the government.
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OUT: ...encouraging.'
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Samantha Dixon has been elected the new MP for the seat - with an increased majority.
It's the worst result in the constituency for the Conservatives in nearly two centuries.
The by-election was triggered by the resignation of Labour MP Christian Matheson who was accused of serious sexual misconduct.
Samantha Dixon says voters have sent a clear message to the government.
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OUT: ...encouraging.'
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China Set to Further Ease COVID Restrictions
Reports say China is set to further easy COVID-19 quarantine protocols in the coming days and reduce mass testing.
That's following a wave of protests over the government's zero COVID policy that's spilled over to several major cities.
Patrick Fok reports.
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