A Ukrainian official has denied launching drone strikes targeting
infrastructure well into Russian territory.
Moscow claims to have blocked several strikes with one drone
reportedly aimed at an oil depot near the capital.
William Denselow has more from Kyiv.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Russia-Ukraine could top the agenda at G20 Foreign Ministers' meeting
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Russia's war in Ukraine will again be high on the agenda when Foreign Ministers of the G20 grouping meet in Delhi.
India's diplomatic ties are expected to be under test as it hosts American, Russian, and Chinese foreign ministers together – along with other G20 representatives.
Ishan Garg reports.
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Duration: 42 seconds
China's economy bounces back from Covid-19 curbs
China’s economy is showing signs of recovery from the impact of its longstanding Covid-19 policies. Manufacturing activity recorded its highest monthly gain in more than a decade as factories reopened after the Lunar New Year holiday.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Japan scraps most restrictions on travelers from China
Japan is beginning to scrap controversial travel restrictions on visitors from China.
Last month the government introduced mandatory testing of Chinese travelers due to the spread of Covid-19 there.
In response China stopped issuing new visas to Japanese nationals.
Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo
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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
US consumer confidence down in February
Consumer confidence fell to a three-month low in February, according to new data.
Survey findings released on Tuesday show consumers' view of current business conditions worsened, but people had a more favourable view of the availability of jobs.
Sally Patterson reports.
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Loan debt relief for millions of U.S. students being debated by Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing arguments on whether to keep or get rid of President Joe Biden's plan on reducing student loan debt.
The decision affects millions of people in the U.S. who have student debt, particularly those with the greatest financial need who could get relief of up to 20,000 dollars each.
Caroline Malone reports from Washington.
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Ron DeSantis takes control of Disney’s special district
Flordia Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a bill stripping Dinsey World of its special district status - which has allowed the theme park to operate with autonomy for more than 50 years.
DeSantis says the status gave Dinsey the power to skirt tax rules and building codes.
But critics see it as retaliation after Disney publicly opposed a state law restricting gender discussion in the classroom - known as the "Don't Say Gay" bill.
Toni Waterman has more.
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DeSantis says the status gave Dinsey the power to skirt tax rules and building codes.
But critics see it as retaliation after Disney publicly opposed a state law restricting gender discussion in the classroom - known as the "Don't Say Gay" bill.
Toni Waterman has more.
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Snow storms in NYC
New York City has seen the most snow for this winter season.
Nearly 2 inches of snow fell overnight in what meteorologists say
amounted to the season's most significant snowstorm so far.
Jody Jacobs reports from New York City.
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Nearly 2 inches of snow fell overnight in what meteorologists say
amounted to the season's most significant snowstorm so far.
Jody Jacobs reports from New York City.
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DRONE CRASHES NEAR MOSCOW
A drone has crashed a hundred metres from a gas compressor station near Moscow, according to the Governor of the Moscow Region.
He says no one was injured, no damage was caused, and the safety of residents isn't threatened.
It's not yet clear who sent the drone or why it was there.
Stuart Smith reports.
He says no one was injured, no damage was caused, and the safety of residents isn't threatened.
It's not yet clear who sent the drone or why it was there.
Stuart Smith reports.
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Uganda to Introduce New Bill Punishing Homosexuality
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Lawmakers in Uganda are planning to re-table a bill which seeks to a introduce more severe punishments for homosexuality.
Being caught in gay- acts is already a criminal offense and punishable with a maximum sentence of life in prison, but legislators argue that's not punitive enough or fully enforced.
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US Supreme Court hears Biden student loan forgiveness plan
The US Supreme Court will start hearing arguments on Tuesday about
whether the Biden administration can cancel billions of dollars of
student debt.
President Joe Biden has offered to forgive up to $20,000 of debt for
students still owing money - but challengers say he's overstepping his
authority.
Nick Harper has more.
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whether the Biden administration can cancel billions of dollars of
student debt.
President Joe Biden has offered to forgive up to $20,000 of debt for
students still owing money - but challengers say he's overstepping his
authority.
Nick Harper has more.
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French inflation rises back above 6% as consumer prices continue to rise
French inflation has risen back above 6 per cent as consumer prices continue to rise.
The French national institute for statistics announced in its initial report on Tuesday that inflation stood at 6.2 percent in February.
Ross Cullen reports.
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EU discusses shake-up of electricity market in wake of energy crisis
The EU is meeting to discuss a shake-up of its electricity market in the wake of the energy crisis, tied to the war in Ukraine.
The EU's two biggest economies have different ideas for how to reform the market, based on how much of their electricity needs are derived from low-emissions power.
Germany relies heavily on fossil fuel to produce electricity, but France uses nuclear power for 70% of its daily electricity needs.
Ross Cullen has more.
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SUNAK IN NI AFTER REACHING BREXIT DEAL
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is in Belfast to try and sell a deal reached with the EU on post-Brexit trading arrangements in Northern Ireland.
The Windsor Framework removes many barriers on trade across the Irish Sea and includes a so-called "veto" on EU law.
It's been welcomed by the White House - and London is hoping the changes will be enough for the unionist party the DUP to return to power sharing at Stormont.
Foreign secretary James Cleverly says he's hopeful unionists will recognise how much work has been done on their objections to the Northern Ireland Protocol.
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The Windsor Framework removes many barriers on trade across the Irish Sea and includes a so-called "veto" on EU law.
It's been welcomed by the White House - and London is hoping the changes will be enough for the unionist party the DUP to return to power sharing at Stormont.
Foreign secretary James Cleverly says he's hopeful unionists will recognise how much work has been done on their objections to the Northern Ireland Protocol.
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Hong Kong scraps longstanding Covid-19 face mask mandate
Hong Kong is scrapping its rules for the compulsory wearing of face masks. The move brings to an end the last of the city’s longstanding Covid-19 restrictions, which have severely dented its appeal as a business and tourism hub. Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Protests erupt after Delhi's Deputy Chief Minister's arrest
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Protests have erupted in many parts of India after Delhi's Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia was arrested on charges of corruption.
Allegations are that he took kickbacks from businesses for formulating a new liquor sale policy that benefitted private vendors.
But Delhi's ruling Aam Aadmi Party denies these charges – and claims that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government is using federal agencies to target his political opponents.
Ishan Garg reports.
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Duration: 46 seconds
Kim calls for food reforms as crisis worsens
North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un is ordering an overhaul of the country’s agricultural production, amidst fears of worsening food shortages.
He's been holding high-level meetings to boost the country’s economy, which has been hit by the pandemic and international sanctions.
Chris Gilbert reports.
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Monday, February 27, 2023
Federal Reserve expected to raise rates next month
Last week's Personal Consumption Expenditures inflation data showed price pressures remain elevated, meaning the Federal Reserve is unlikely to slow its planned rate rises.
Sally Patterson reports.
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Sally Patterson reports.
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US Treasury Secretary makes surprise Ukraine visit
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has made a surprise visit to
Ukraine to reaffirm America's financial support for the country.
The visit comes a week after US President Joe Biden met Ukraine's
leader in the capital Kyiv.
Nick Harper has more.
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Ukraine to reaffirm America's financial support for the country.
The visit comes a week after US President Joe Biden met Ukraine's
leader in the capital Kyiv.
Nick Harper has more.
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Twitter axes another 200 jobs in a fresh round of layoffs - NYT
A fresh round of layoffs at Twitter. According to the New York Times - the social media platform has axed another 200 jobs - or about 10% of the workforce remaining after a mass layoff in November. Twitter's ad revenue has plummeted since Elon Musk took over last year - as companies wait to see what speech will…and won't…be tolerated on the site.
Toni Waterman has more.
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Toni Waterman has more.
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