Tuesday, December 13, 2022

EU still deadlocked over gas price cap

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European ministers have failed yet again to agree on an emergency price cap on the price. The measure, which faced fierce resistance from several member states, is designed to mitigate against sharp price spikes in Europe's volatile energy market.


Alex Cadier reports from Brussels.


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US scientists achieve major nuclear fusion breakthrough

Researchers in the US have achieved an important milestone in the quest to recreate the energy that powers the sun.

The development has raised hopes that nuclear fusion could become a viable source of clean energy,

Ira Spitzer reports.


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U.S. markets surge higher as inflation eases

US stocks surging higher on Tuesday as fresh inflation data shows consumer prices eased for another month.

Investors are hoping the lower-than-expected pace of inflation just may convenience the U.S. central bank to raise interest rates less aggressively when it issues its decision on Wednesday.

Toni Waterman has more.

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SEC charges Sam Bankman-Fried with fraud

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has charged FTX founder
Sam Bankman-Fried with fraud.

The former cryptocurrency exchange CEO was arrested in the Bahamas Monday.

U.S. prosecutors have unseal an indictment charging him with eight
counts including wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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One billion euros pledged for Ukraine at Paris summit

More than 40 nations have pledged a billion euros, or just over 1 billion dollars, to support Ukraine to get through the winter.

The announcement was made at an international summit hosted jointly by France and Ukraine.

Ross Cullen reports.



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UK Prime Minister unveils new plan to tackle asylum backlog

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced a new five-point plan aimed at tackling the UK's asylum backlog.

This year has seen more small boat crossings of the English Channel from France than ever before.

As well as doubling the number of caseworkers, Sunak said a new approach will mean the vast majority of asylum applications from Albanians will be refused.

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The leader of the opposition Labour party Keir Starmer said the Conservatives have tried and failed to solve this issue in the past with "gimmicks" like this.
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US-Africa Leaders Summit aims to counter Chinese influence

Leaders from almost 50 African nations are holding meetings in
Washington to foster partnerships between America and the Continent.

The US-Africa Leaders Summit is also an attempt by the Biden
administration to counter Chinese and Russian influence across Africa.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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UK GOVERNMENT PROVIDES £105M TO TEST FOR RARE CONDITIONS IN BABIES

The UK government has set aside £105m to fund a three-year DNA sequencing programme that aims to identify, much earlier, a number of rare genetic conditions in children. 100,000 newborns in England will be able to take part in the study that health experts hope will allow those that need treatment to access it more swiftly. Laura Makin-Isherwood has more.


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Allied Democratic Forces Rebels-ADF Attack Village in Western Uganda

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The Ugandan Army says it’s killed a dozen and captured eight Allied Democratic Forces, terrorists after they attacked a village in the Western part of the country.

The rebels are said to have crossed the common DRC – Uganda border through River Semiliki before attacking civilians in Ntoroko district.

Isabel Nakirya reports

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COVID-19: Nigeria Relaxes Travel Protocols, Cancels PCR Test


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Nigeria's federal government has announced a further review of COVID 19 restrictions in the country.


In a letter addressed to airline operators on Monday, Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority said pre-arrival or post-arrival testing for COVID 19 is no longer required for travellers, irrespective of vaccination status.


Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja


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FRESH UK RAIL STRIKES BEGIN

UK commuters are facing more disruption as another national rail strike gets underway.

RMT union members are beginning the first of two 48-hour walkouts this week, after rejecting a latest pay offer as 'substandard'

Half of all lines are closed - with a limited service on others.

Rail minister Huw Merriman wants RMT boss Mick Lynch to call off the strikes.

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Indian and Chinese troops clash at the countries' border.

India's Defence Minister is set to address Parliament after clashes between Indian and Chinese troops at the countries' border.

It's the first military flare-up of its kind in more than a year.

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China and Hong Kong scrap Covid-19 mobile phone apps

China and Hong Kong are scrapping the use of Covid-19 mobile apps that track people’s travel history and restrict public movements. The relaxations come amid widespread government efforts to open up the economy. Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong. 

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Plaintiffs appeal Tokyo court ruling on same-sex marriage

Plaintiffs in Japan have launched an appeal against a Tokyo court ruling that a ban on same-sex marriage is constitutional.

The case is one of several in the past few years challenging the government's position.

Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.

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Crypto founder Sam Bankman-Fried arrested in the Bahamas

Police in the Bahamas have arrested Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX.


The arrest came at the request of US authorities. 


US Correspondent Ira Spitzer reports.


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Monday, December 12, 2022

Alleged Lockerbie bomb maker will not face death penalty

US prosecutors say they will not seek the death penalty for the Libyan
intelligence officer accused of making the bomb which killed 270
people in the 1988 Lockerbie disaster.

Abu Agila Mohammad Mas'ud Kheir al Marimi appeared in a US court on
Monday after American officials confirmed over the weekend he was in
their custody.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Stocks soar ahead of inflation data and Fed meeting

U.S. stocks soared Monday clawing back some of the losses suffered in
recent trading sessions.

This comes as investors are eagerly awaiting the release of some key
inflation data out on Tuesday.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Investigation underway in Australia after six people die in shootout

An investigation is underway in Australia following the shooting of two police officers in Queensland. Four more people were also killed during a shootout which followed the initial ambush. 

Arthur Stevens has more.


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Twitter to relaunch subscription service

Twitter says it is relaunching its Twitter Blue subscription service on Monday, offering users a blue check mark in exchange for a monthly fee.


The company shelved its first attempt last month after it descended into chaos.


Silicon Valley correspondent Ira Spitzer has more.


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GOLDEN GLOBES SET FOR JANUARY 2023

Golden Globe nominations are out.
The nominees were announced on Monday.
The ceremony usually kicks off Hollywood's awards season and helps
propel nominees and winners in their quest for Oscars.
"Avatar: The Way of Water," "Top Gun: Maverick" and "Elvis" were
nominated for best drama film.
Jody Jacobs reports...

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