Ukraine's President Volodmyr Zelensky says he's not seen a peace plan
from China.
Beijing has previously stated it would unveil the proposal later this
week to mark one year since the conflict's escalation.
William Denselow reports from Kyiv.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
NURSES' STRIKE CALLED OFF FOR PAY TALKS
The UK government is meeting nursing union officials (on Wednesday) for pay talks after strike action was called off.
Ministers and the Royal College of Nursing say there will now be 'intensive' negotiations.
Nurses in England had been due to strike from March 1st to 3rd.
Guardian journalist Aubrey Allegretti says it could be a significant moment.
IN: 'The Royal...
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Ministers and the Royal College of Nursing say there will now be 'intensive' negotiations.
Nurses in England had been due to strike from March 1st to 3rd.
Guardian journalist Aubrey Allegretti says it could be a significant moment.
IN: 'The Royal...
OUT: ...any talks.'
DUR: 27 seconds
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Biden to meet Eastern European leaders
President Biden will seek to reassure Eastern European allies that the U.S. is committed to the security of the region. He will meet his counterparts from the so-called Bucharest Nine countries - NATO's eastern flank, which the White House calls the frontline of the alliance's collective defense. Julia Chapman reports from Warsaw.
IN: The Bucharest Nine...
OUT: ...war in Ukraine.
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IN: The Bucharest Nine...
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Hong Kong tightens talent scheme immigration rules amid controversy
Hong Kong is tightening its immigration rules for its talent recruitment scheme, amid controversy over the issuance of a visa for a Chinese scientist who was jailed for his controversial work on gene-editing in babies.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Japan warns China against spy balloon intrusions at Tokyo sit-down
Japan is warning China against further intrusions into its airspace by suspected Chinese spy balloons.
It comes as officials from the two countries meet in Tokyo for the first high level defense talks in four years.
Chris Gilbert reports
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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Georgia Trump election probe recommends multiple criminal perjury charges
A spokesperson for a Georgia jury investigating former President Donald Trump and allies' election interference says they recommended indictments of multiple people on a range of charges.
A report, partially revealed last week, showed one or more witnesses lied under oath when they testified.
Caroline Malone reports from Washington.
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OUT: Caroline Malone Washington
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Fears grow over strength of US consumer
US stocks dropped on Tuesday following disappointing forecasts from leading retailers.
Home Depot and Walmart both warned of a challenging year ahead and raised concerns about the strength of the US consumer.
Sally Patterson reports.
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DUR 54
US Transportation Secretary promises to improve rail safety after Ohio derailment
The US Transportation Secretary will pursue new regulations to boost rail safety following a toxic gas spill in Ohio.
Earlier this month a train carrying a cocktail of chemicals derailed in the village of East Palestine (PALESTEEN).
Train operator Norfolk Southern then released and burnt the chemicals to avoid an explosion, sending a plume of black smoke into the air.
The company has committed millions of dollars of support for affected families.
Sally Patterson reports.
IN Transportation Secretary Pete
PUT SOC
DUR 36
Actress Jane Fonda wants the oceans protected
American actress Jane Fonda is calling on U.N member states to
finalise a world treaty meant to protect and preserve vast areas of
the oceans.
Fonda has been attending the negotiation at the U.N headquarters in
New York on Tuesday.
After more than 15 years of formal and informal talks, this is
supposed to be the final and conclusive round of treaty negotiations.
Fonda told reporters the responsibility lies with all countries in the
world to protect the oceans and leave something behind for future
generations.
IN: Even dogs..
OUT: lots at stake
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finalise a world treaty meant to protect and preserve vast areas of
the oceans.
Fonda has been attending the negotiation at the U.N headquarters in
New York on Tuesday.
After more than 15 years of formal and informal talks, this is
supposed to be the final and conclusive round of treaty negotiations.
Fonda told reporters the responsibility lies with all countries in the
world to protect the oceans and leave something behind for future
generations.
IN: Even dogs..
OUT: lots at stake
DUR: 29"
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Biden says US will not waver in Ukraine support
US President Joe Biden says that America's support for Ukraine will not waver.
In a major speech in Poland to mark this Friday's one year anniversary
of Russia's invasion, he said democracies worldwide had grown stronger
in the last 12 months.
It comes after the US leader made a surprise visit to Kyiv on Monday
to meet Ukrainian President Vlodimir Zeleskyy.
Biden said the Russian leader underestimated support for the embattled country.
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OUT: "....Ukraine."
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Biden championed Kyiv's resilience.
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OUT: "....free."
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Biden said democracies of the world have grown stronger, not weaker.
IN: "The autocrats..."
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In a major speech in Poland to mark this Friday's one year anniversary
of Russia's invasion, he said democracies worldwide had grown stronger
in the last 12 months.
It comes after the US leader made a surprise visit to Kyiv on Monday
to meet Ukrainian President Vlodimir Zeleskyy.
Biden said the Russian leader underestimated support for the embattled country.
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OUT: "....Ukraine."
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Biden championed Kyiv's resilience.
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OUT: "....free."
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Biden said democracies of the world have grown stronger, not weaker.
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Moscow wants UN to investigate the attacks on the Nord Stream pipelines
Moscow is demanding an inquiry into the September attacks on the Nord
Stream pipelines that resulted in gas flowing into the Baltic Sea.
Russia maintains the West is responsible and says the world must find
out the truth about who carried out this act of sabotage.
To pass the resolution, Russia will need all members to vote, yes -
something that's highly unlikely.
Jody Jacobs reports from the UN.
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OUT: SOC
DUR: 46"
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Stream pipelines that resulted in gas flowing into the Baltic Sea.
Russia maintains the West is responsible and says the world must find
out the truth about who carried out this act of sabotage.
To pass the resolution, Russia will need all members to vote, yes -
something that's highly unlikely.
Jody Jacobs reports from the UN.
IN: The meeting
OUT: SOC
DUR: 46"
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UN to scale up assistance in Türkiye and Syria
The United Nations says more than 1.5 million people in Türkiye have
been left homeless following the devastating earthquake.
And following another earthquake that hit the region on Monday, the
world body says this the largest earthquake disaster in Türkiye's
history.
Jody Jacobs has more from the United Nations.
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OUT: SOC
DUR: 47"
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been left homeless following the devastating earthquake.
And following another earthquake that hit the region on Monday, the
world body says this the largest earthquake disaster in Türkiye's
history.
Jody Jacobs has more from the United Nations.
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OUT: SOC
DUR: 47"
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Brittney Griner signs deal with Phoenix Mercury
After nearly 10 months in a Russian prison, Brittney Griner is returning to the WNBA this season. The basketball star has reportedly signed a one-year contract with the Phoenix Mercury. Toni Waterman has more
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NATO urges Russia to reconsider pulling out of nuclear treaty
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The head of NATO Jens Stoltenberg has urged Russia to reconsider pulling out of the New START nuclear agreement. Stoltenberg says Moscow's decision means the whole nuclear arms-control architecture has now been dismantled.
Alex Cadier reports from Brussels
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OUT: Alex Cadier, Brussels
Duration: 00:31
Italy's PM visits President Zelensky in Kyiv
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is visiting Kyiv as the one-year anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine approaches on Friday.
The trip comes after Meloni's coalition partner, former PM Silvio Berlusconi, said he wouldn't meet Ukraine's leader Volodymr Zelensky if he was still in charge.
Giles Gibson reports from Rome.
IN: "This trip is…"
OUT: "...Giles Gibson, Rome."
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OUT: "...Giles Gibson, Rome."
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More than 16,000 civilians killed in Ukraine
The UK's Ministry of Defense says the number of civilians killed in
Ukraine since Russia's full-scale invasion is likely far higher than
official figures from the United Nations.
And it warns there's been a recent escalation in attacks on schools
and hospitals.
William Denselow reports from Kyiv.
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Ukraine since Russia's full-scale invasion is likely far higher than
official figures from the United Nations.
And it warns there's been a recent escalation in attacks on schools
and hospitals.
William Denselow reports from Kyiv.
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OUT: "... SOC"
DUR: 45 seconds
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Nigeria Records 68 New Cases of Lassa Fever, 15 Deaths in One Week
INTRO
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported 68 additional Lassa fever infections and 15 deaths in the 6th week of 2023,.
The NCDC in its latest situation report revealed that the new cases bring the total number of confirmed cases and deaths recorded in 2023 to 531 and 85 respectively.
Lassa fever is an acute viral haemorrhagic fever caused by consuming foods contaminated by rats.
Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja.
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Biden to give speech in Warsaw
U.S. President Joe Biden will paint the war in Ukraine as a battle between democracy and autocracy in a visit to Poland on Tuesday. Following his trip to Kyiv, the president will meet with his Polish counterpart, who is calling for more weapons for Ukraine and more U.S. troops in Eastern Europe. Julia Chapman has more from Warsaw.
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OUT: ...the alliance
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RESCUE OPERATIONS AFTER NEW TURKEY QUAKE
Rescue operations continue in Turkey and Syria after the region was hit by another earthquake.
The 6.4 magnitude tremor was centred in Hatay - one of the areas worst hit by huge earthquakes earlier this month.
At least three people have died and many more are injured or trapped.
Faddy Sahloul who runs an aid organisation in the area says the new quake has been devastating.
IN: 'People terrified...
OUT: ...the moment.'
DUR: 15 seconds
The 6.4 magnitude tremor was centred in Hatay - one of the areas worst hit by huge earthquakes earlier this month.
At least three people have died and many more are injured or trapped.
Faddy Sahloul who runs an aid organisation in the area says the new quake has been devastating.
IN: 'People terrified...
OUT: ...the moment.'
DUR: 15 seconds
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Fresh cracks appear in India's Joshimath town
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Authorities in India are sounding the alarm after the Himalayan town of Joshimath (Joe-she-mutt) has developed fresh cracks.
The city is going through a process called subsidence.
It happens when the ground buckles under its own weight due to natural or man-made reasons.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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Duration: 39 seconds
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