U.S. stocks sank in afternoon trading Wednesday on news that interest
rates are on the rise again.
Recent volatility in the banking sector had fueled speculation that
the Federal Reserve might ease off on rate hikes.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
US Fed raises rates by another 0.25%
The US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates by a quarter of a
percent despite the recent turmoil in the banking sector.
It now takes rates to a target range of 4.75-5% - the highest level since 2007.
Some economists had urged America's central bank to pause on rate
hikes to help add confidence following the collapse of Silicon Valley
Bank and Signature Bank.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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[ALT] Here's Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell.
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Speaking to reporters after the announcement Powell tried to reassure
Americans about the recent banking crisis.
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percent despite the recent turmoil in the banking sector.
It now takes rates to a target range of 4.75-5% - the highest level since 2007.
Some economists had urged America's central bank to pause on rate
hikes to help add confidence following the collapse of Silicon Valley
Bank and Signature Bank.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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[ALT] Here's Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell.
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Speaking to reporters after the announcement Powell tried to reassure
Americans about the recent banking crisis.
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French president defiant in first media appearance since pension reform forced through parliament
The French president put on a show of defiance in what was his first media appearance since the government's controversial pension reform was forced through parliament last week.
Grand jury hearing Trump case will not meet Wednesday
The grand jury who could determine whether to indict Donald Trump will not meet on Wednesday, according to new reports.
The former US president could face charges of falsifying business records over payments he allegedly signed off to adult movie actress Stormy Daniels.
Sally Patterson reports from New York.
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Euro hits 5-week high against U.S. dollar
The Euro hit a five-week high against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday.
The increase came after the President of the European Central Bank, Christine Lagarde, said inflation in the Eurozone is still "too high."
Giles Gibson reports from Rome.
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US Fed expected to raise rates despite banking turmoil
The US Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates by a
quarter of a percent on Wednesday despite the recent turmoil in the
banking sector.
Some economists have urged America's central bank to pause on rate
hikes to help add confidence following the collapse of Silicon Valley
Bank and Signature Bank.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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quarter of a percent on Wednesday despite the recent turmoil in the
banking sector.
Some economists have urged America's central bank to pause on rate
hikes to help add confidence following the collapse of Silicon Valley
Bank and Signature Bank.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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UN warns about vampiric water consumption
The United Nations says the vampiric consumption of water is taking
the world down a dangerous path.
It comes as the world body kicks off its first conference dedicated to
water in nearly 50 years.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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the world down a dangerous path.
It comes as the world body kicks off its first conference dedicated to
water in nearly 50 years.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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UGANDA PARLIAMENT PASSES ANTI-HOMOSEXUALITY BILL
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The Ugandan parliament has passed a controversial anti-homosexuality bill, which makes homosexual acts punishable by death. Only two members of the ruling party voted against the bill, which has attracted widespread global condemnation. Leon Solomon reports.
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U.S Calls on Nigerian Govt. to Prosecute Election Bullies
The U.S has called on the Nigerian government to prosecute people who intimidated voters during governorship and state parliamentary elections last Saturday.
Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.
Take Radio
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UK inflation rises unexpectedly
UK inflation rose unexpectedly by 10.4% in the year to February, up from 10.1% the month before. It comes as the Bank of England prepares to decide on whether to hike interest rates on Thursday. Julia Chapman reports from London.
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UGANDA PARLIAMENT PASSES ANTI-HOMOSEXUALITY BILL
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The Ugandan parliament has passed a controversial anti-homosexuality bill, which makes homosexual acts punishable by death. Only two members of the ruling party voted against the bill, which has attracted widespread global condemnation. Leon Solomon reports.
LINK: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0322ugandampspassantigaybill-ls-gen.mp3
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GERMAN FM EXPRESSES DISAPPOINTMENT OVER CHINA-RUSSIA MEETING
Germany's Foreign Minister has expressed disappointment over Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Moscow.
Annalena Baerbock said China should be doing more to restore peace given it sits on the UN Security Council.
From Berlin, Trent Murray has more.
Annalena Baerbock said China should be doing more to restore peace given it sits on the UN Security Council.
From Berlin, Trent Murray has more.
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Earthquake kills atleast 11 in Afghanistan and Pakistan
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At least 11 have died and dozens injured after an earthquake struck Afghanistan and Pakistan.
It triggered landslides in parts of the Himalayan mountain range.
Rescue efforts are now on, as Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.
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Winnie the Pooh movie cancellation prompts censorship concerns in Hong Kong
There's concern about censorship in Hong Kong over a decision not to screen a new Winnie the Pooh horror movie there. References to the Winnie the Pooh character have been used as a protest against China's President Xi Jinping in recent years.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Kishida pledges G7 commitment in Kyiv
Japan's Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida, is promising the G7's commitment to Ukraine will remain unshakeable, after meeting with President Zelenskyy in Kyiv.
Prime Minister Kishida made a surprise visit to Ukraine on Tuesday after meeting with leaders in India.
Chris Gilbert reports.
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Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Surveillance footage shows Black man held down at US psychiatric hospital
Surveillance footage has been released of police officers and hospital workers piling on a Black man at a US state psychiatric hospital
Irvo Otieno was taken into emergency custody earlier this month after experiencing mental health distress.
Footage shows the 28-year-old being held on the ground for 11 minutes before his body stopped moving.
Sally Patterson reports.
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US stocks surge ahead of Fed meeting
U.S. stocks rose on Tuesday following a good day of trading for the
banking sector.
And investors wait to see whether the Federal Reserve will press ahead
with interest rate hikes.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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banking sector.
And investors wait to see whether the Federal Reserve will press ahead
with interest rate hikes.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Los Angeles worker strike to shut schools for three days
Service workers at schools in Los Angeles County have begun a 3 day strike, cancelling classes for nearly half a million students.
The district's teachers say they are also walking off the job in support of the workers who are demanding higher pay and better treatment.
US correspondent Ira Spitzer has more
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Security tightened in case Trump is arrested in New York
America still waits to see whether former President Donald Trump will be arrested over an alleged hush money scandal in the lead up to the 2016 election.
On his Truth Social account, Trump urged his followers to protest if he were taken into custody in New York.
Because of that, authorities in the city are gearing up for any potential clashes, as Sally Paterson reports.
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Russia’s Putin threatens retaliation if UK supplies depleted uranium ammo to Ukraine
Moscow condemned British plans to send armor-piercing tank ammunition containing depleted uranium to Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow "will be forced to retaliate" if the UK goes ahead with the plan.
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