Baseball legend Hank Aaron has died.
He was a home run king who defied racism.
Rachel Silverman has this report from Oakland.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Friday, January 22, 2021
Yellen moves closer to becoming first female Treasury Secretary
The Senate Finance Committee has given the green light for Janet
Yellen to be the next U.S. Treasury Secretary.
If approved by the U.S. Senate she would become the first woman in the role.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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Yellen to be the next U.S. Treasury Secretary.
If approved by the U.S. Senate she would become the first woman in the role.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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Trump impeachment trial to start next week
Former US President Donald Trump's second impeachment trial will begin
next week.
Republicans had been seeking a delay to allow Mr Trump's lawyers time
to prepare.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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next week.
Republicans had been seeking a delay to allow Mr Trump's lawyers time
to prepare.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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German Health Minister warns against easing lockdown too early
The German Government says it is seeing promising signs that Covid-19 infection rates are starting to fall in the country.
But despite the encouraging news, the country's Health Minister has warned there's still a dangerous few months ahead, particularly with the threat of virus mutations.
Trent Murray reports from Berlin
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Biden targets economic help with new orders
US President Joe Biden is due to sign orders to increase food
assistance and funding for families struggling as a result of the
pandemic.
The focus on Friday will be his administration's response to the
economic crisis caused by Covid-19.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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assistance and funding for families struggling as a result of the
pandemic.
The focus on Friday will be his administration's response to the
economic crisis caused by Covid-19.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Storm Christoph flood preparations continue in UK
Flood preparations in the UK are under way again as more heavy rain is expected next week after Storm Christoph devastated parts of North West England and Wales.
Emergency services are continuing to support communities where people were evacuated from their homes.
From London, Hannah Simpson reports.
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UK borrowing hits all time record for December
UK borrowing hit $46 billion last month, making it the highest December figure on record.
It's also the third highest monthly borrowing figure since records began in 1993.
Chris Jones has more in London.
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EU leaders meet for crisis talks on Covid-19 developments
Leaders from the European Union have introduced a new 'dark red' zone for severe coronavirus hotspots, as the bloc grapples with high levels of infection.
During a videoconference on Thursday, there was frustration from many EU nations at the speed of vaccination campaigns.
Lucy Hough is in Brussels.
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Bond Film Delayed Again
The release of the latest James Bond film has been delayed again because of the Coronavirus pandemic.
It's the 3rd time the opening date has been pushed back, in yet another blow to cinema owners.
John Bevir (Beaver) reports.
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Nissan commits to car-making in UK plant following Brexit deal
Nissan has committed to keep making cars in the UK. The Japanese automobile manufacturer says its factory in Sunderland, in the north of England, will remain active in the long-term, thanks to the trade deal reached between Britain and the EU.
Nissan had previously issued warnings that if the UK left the EU without a deal, the resulting tariffs on cars and components would make the plant "unsustainable."
Our UK correspondent Benji Hyer reports.
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France to require negative Covid-19 tests for EU travellers
President Macron has told other EU leaders that France will require a negative PCR test to have been carried out 72 hours before departure for most European travellers wanting to enter France.
Cross-border workers and transport will be exempt.
Ross Cullen reports from Paris.
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Stay inside: Netherlands introduces nighttime curfew
The Netherlands has introduced a strict new night-time curfew in response to the threat of Covid-19 mutations.
The rules come into force this weekend, as fears grow about new variants of the virus hitting the country's already stretched healthcare system.
Trent Murray reports Berlin
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COVID-19 variant displays antibody resistance
Laboratory tests on the coronavirus variant identified in South Africa confirm that the strain is capable of evading existing immune responses to COVID-19. Researchers stress that further testing is required to determine whether current vaccines will be less effective against the 501Y.V2 variant. Mark Roughton reports.
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Uganda on High Alert After Kenya Registers New Coronavirus Variant
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Two cases of the new coronavirus variant first seen in South Africa have been recorded in Kenya, posing grave danger to other East African States.
Isabel Nakirya reports
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UK CONSIDERS PAYMENTS FOR ISOLATION
The UK government is considering a £500 payment to anyone who tests positive for covid-19 in England, to encourage higher levels of testing and greater compliance with isolation.
Ministers are concerned current financial support arrangements aren't working - with many on low pay reluctant to get tested if they have symptoms as a result.
Cabinet minister George Eustice says several options are being looked at.
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UK TRAVEL BAN
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A ban on travelers from Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo from entering the UK takes effect from today.
It's been issued to curb the spread of a new variant of COVID-19 discovered in South Africa.
Chris Ocamringa has more.
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India expected to export free COVID-19 vaccines in the next few weeks
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India could be exporting millions of doses of COVID-19 vaccines for free in the next few weeks.
Experts say the move is intended to counterbalance China's influence in the region…
By using the vaccine as a diplomatic tool, as Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.
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Hong Kong reported to prepare for first ever COVID-19 district lockdown
Hong Kong is reported to be preparing to place tens of thousands of residents in its first ever COVID-19 lockdown. A local media report says the measure will target a small, densely populated area where there has been a recent spike in coronavirus cases.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Tokyo Olympics organizers deny cancellation report
Organizers of the Tokyo Olympics say they're "fully focused" on hosting the Games this summer, after a report by the Times newspaper cited a government official privately concluding the event would be cancelled due to the pandemic. Grace Lee has more from Tokyo.
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Biden says Covid deaths will surpass 500 thousand
US President Joe Biden has said the number of deaths due to Covid-19 will likely pass 500 thousand next month.
In his first full day in office Mr Biden launched what he called a "wartime effort" against the pandemic, but admitted it would take some time to get Americans innoculated.
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.
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