Criticism of the city's response to the deadly blizzard in Buffalo,
New York is mounting.
Officials are being accused of failing to clear streets quickly and
are accused of being disengaged in the coordinated local and state
response to the disaster.
The death toll has reportedly claimed the lives of at least 37 people.
Jody Jacobs reports from New York.
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Thursday, December 29, 2022
FRANCE PROMISING 'COMMON' APPROACH TO SUPPORTING UKRAINE
France's defence minister is promising a 'common' approach with regards to supporting Ukraine's war efforts, as it continues to defend itself in the face of Russia's invasion.
Sebastien Lecornu making his first trip to Kyiv on Wednesday, meeting with his defence counterpart and Ukrainian president Zelensky
Sarah Coates has more from Paris.
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UNIONS: UK STRIKE ACTION COULD GROW IN 2023
Union bosses in the UK are warning widespread industrial action could escalate in 2023 unless ministers change their approach.
Paul Novak of the Trades Union Congress is accusing the government of sabotaging efforts to end a wave of strikes.
The Government says double-digit pay rises will "embed inflation".
Conservative Commentator Charlie Rowley says he believes Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's stance on the issue is the right one.
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Paul Novak of the Trades Union Congress is accusing the government of sabotaging efforts to end a wave of strikes.
The Government says double-digit pay rises will "embed inflation".
Conservative Commentator Charlie Rowley says he believes Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's stance on the issue is the right one.
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EUROPE DIVIDED OVER COVID-19 TESTS FOR CHINESE PASSENGERS
European countries remain divided on whether to implement mandatory Covid-19 testing for inbound Chinese passengers.
Following Beijing's decision to loosen restrictions, airlines say there has been a surge in bookings for international flights. But with infection rates reaching record highs across China, that's causing concerns abroad about the spread of another wave of the virus.
Following Beijing's decision to loosen restrictions, airlines say there has been a surge in bookings for international flights. But with infection rates reaching record highs across China, that's causing concerns abroad about the spread of another wave of the virus.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
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India made cough syrup kills 18 children in Uzbekistan: Officials
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Uzbekistan's health officials say at least 18 children have died in the country after consuming contaminated Indian-made cough syrups.
The children suffered acute kidney damage.
The World Health Organization says it's working with local authorities to investigate the cause of the deaths.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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Hong Kong scraps most remaining Covid rules
Hong Kong is scrapping almost all its remaining Covid-19 rules in a bid to restore the city’s status as a travel and finance hub. The government says the local virus situation is under control, and is protesting moves by some countries to restrict travelers from the territory over Covid concerns.
Richard Kimber sent this report from Hong Kong.
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Wednesday, December 28, 2022
U.S. stocks slump again as Apple falls again
U.S. stocks ticked down again on Wednesday with Wall Street finding
little reason for optimism heading into the New Year.
Apple suffered another bruising trading session as supply chain issues
continue to shake investor confidence.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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little reason for optimism heading into the New Year.
Apple suffered another bruising trading session as supply chain issues
continue to shake investor confidence.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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US imposes compulsory covid tests on Chinese visitors
The United States is imposing compulsory covid-19 tests on all Chinese visitors from January.
It's as China opens its border from the start of next year in a departure from its strict zero-covid strategy.
Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.
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It's as China opens its border from the start of next year in a departure from its strict zero-covid strategy.
Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.
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Man sentenced to nearly 20 years over Michigan governor kidnap plot
A man has been sentenced to nearly twenty years in prison over his role in a plot to kidnap Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer.
The plotters were members of a right wing militia and opposed COVID-19 restrictions.
US correspondent Ira Spitzer reports.
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Supreme Court votes to extend title 42 leaving the futures of thousands of migrants uncertain
Thousands of migrants at the US-Mexico border face uncertainty after the Supreme court voted to extend title 42.
The act allows the US government to repel migrants before they receive an asylum hearing.
Arguments for and against removing title 42 will be made to the Supreme Court in February.
Chris Jones has more from Washington DC.
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MOP UP OPERATIONS CONTINUE IN NY STATE
Emergency personnel continue with snow-clearing and rescue operations
in the Western parts of New York state.
It's been dubbed the "blizzard of the century" with authorities
fearing that the death toll will rise.
At last count, more than 34 people died in the deadly storm.
Jody Jacobs has more from New York...
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in the Western parts of New York state.
It's been dubbed the "blizzard of the century" with authorities
fearing that the death toll will rise.
At last count, more than 34 people died in the deadly storm.
Jody Jacobs has more from New York...
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Former President Trump considered pardons for people linked to Jan 6th, according to House transcripts
Newly released transcripts from the U.S. House Committee on the events of January 6th, show how former President Trump was considering giving pardons to numerous people involved in the Capitol riot.
Caroline Malone reports from Washington.
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US mulls Covid restrictions for Chinese visitors
The United States is considering placing Covid-19 restrictions on
people traveling from China.
This comes after Beijing announced it would open its borders again in January.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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people traveling from China.
This comes after Beijing announced it would open its borders again in January.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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2022 was UK's warmest year on record
Provisional figures released by the UK's weather office suggest that 2022 will have been the country's warmest year on record. Dry conditions with high temperatures were a feature of the past year, which experts warn are becoming a trend. Julia Chapman reports.
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President may face his predecessor in court
President Cyril Ramaphosa is seeking an urgent interdict against his predecessor, Jacob Zuma. The former president served a summons on Ramaphosa on the 16th of December, adding him to a private prosecution which is due to be heard in January. But the validity of the summons is being challenged. Mark Roughton reports.
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COST OF SEEING A DOCTOR COULD DOUBLE IN FRANCE
The cost of seeing a general practitioner in France could double in the near future, on the back of a strike of around 30 percent of the country's family doctors.
GPs say the government set price cap for a standard appointment hasn't changed in around 20 years- with France's health minister coming out to say he regrets the decision of those who have chosen to strike.
Here's more from Sarah Coates in Paris
UK BORDER FORCE STRIKE BEGINS
Border force staff are on strike in the UK over pay and conditions.
The industrial action will last until the end of the year.
Civil servants and military personnel have been drafted in to cover striking workers at airports and ports.
Travel journalist Simon Calder says the border force industrial action hasn't caused much disruption so far.
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The industrial action will last until the end of the year.
Civil servants and military personnel have been drafted in to cover striking workers at airports and ports.
Travel journalist Simon Calder says the border force industrial action hasn't caused much disruption so far.
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Death toll from flash floods rises in the Philippines
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At least 25 people have died and 26 others are missing after rains triggered flash floods in the Philippines.
Sixteen of the 25 deaths were reported in the Northern Mindanao region in the south, while 12 of the 26 missing are from the eastern Bicol region, according to officials.
South Asia correspondent Ishan Garg has more.
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China prepares to open border with Hong Kong
China is finalizing plans to reopen its border with Hong Kong, as the country pushes ahead with dismantling its zero-tolerance approach to Covid. The policy shift comes amid a widespread outbreak of the virus in China that’s causing concern for countries preparing for a resurgence of Chinese tourism.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Tuesday, December 27, 2022
Tens of thousands of migrants remain at U.S. borders as Title 42 stays in place
The U.S. Supreme Court has left Title 42 in place, despite plans for it to be lifted.
The policy allows border officials to more easily turn migrants away.
Caroline Malone reports from Washington.
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