The U.S. markets lost momentum Thursday a day after the Dow Jones
notched another record close.
This follows the release of some weaker-than-expected labor market
data and a disappointing earnings report from Walmart.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Thursday, February 18, 2021
NASA's "Perserverance" makes textbook landing on surface of Mars
NASA's Perseverance Rover has made a successful landing on the surface of Mars.
The rover, the size of a car, completed a 7 month journey to the red planet….and there were nail-biting moments for the scientists at NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab as the craft came in for its landing.
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It was a textbook moment…one of the most hazardous complex missions the space agency has ever undertaken as Perseverance completed a 300 million mile journey.
Its cameras are already taking images of Mars space expert Dr. David Whitehouse says soon it will start collecting soil samples in a bid to determine whether there was previously life on the planet.
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US indicates willingness to re-engage diplomatically with Iran
The Biden administration says it's ready to re-engage diplomatically with Iran in a bid to salvage the Iran nuclear deal.
Former President Donald Trump withdrew the United States from the agreement, but after meetings with European foreign ministers America's new Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, is signalling a possible resumption of talks with Tehran.
Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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New US jobless claims jump to 861K, signaling continued pressure on labor market
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits in the past week rose unexpectedly, singling continued headwinds in the labor market.
The rise in jobless claims weighed on Wall Street, with major indices trading in negative territory.
Liling Tan reports from New York.
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Former US Senator Bob Dole Diagnosed with Lung Cancer
Former US Senator Bob Dole has been diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer.
Dole ran for US president against then incumbent Bill Clinton in 1996, but he lost in an Electoral College landslide.
Rachel Silverman has details.
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Life expectancy falls by a year in the United States
The life expectancy for the U.S. population dropped by a full year in
the first half of 2020.
It's the largest drop since World War Two and the Covid-19 pandemic is
largely to blame.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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the first half of 2020.
It's the largest drop since World War Two and the Covid-19 pandemic is
largely to blame.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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Prince Philip spends second night in hospital
Queen Elizabeth's husband, Prince Philip, has spent a second night in hospital.
The 99-year-old was said to be in 'good spirits' and his condition is not believed to be coronavirus-related.
Chris Jones has more from London
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Winter storm cuts off clean water and power to millions of Texans
Millions of people in Texas have been warned to boil their water after a winter storm disrupted treatment plants.
The coldest temperatures seen in the state for decades have also caused widespread power outages.
Our US correspondent Giles Gibson reports.
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EU unveils new 'assertive' global trading strategy
The European Union says it wants to be a more "assertive" player in global trade, in a move that could have ramifications for the US and China.
Unveiling its new trade strategy for the next ten years, the bloc said it wanted to work alongside the US on reform of the World Trade Organisation.
Lucy Hough has more from Brussels.
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NORD STREAM 2 LIFE OR DEATH FOR UKRAINIANS - HEAD OF UKRAINE NATIONAL GAS CO.
The Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline is "without exaggeration, a matter of life or death for our citizens", says the head of Ukraine's national energy provider, Naftogaz Ukraine.
On Facebook he said that the country's gas transportation system is also part of the defence system of Ukraine.
He believes that would be jeopardised if the Russia backed pipeline is successfully completed, allowing Russia to export gas to the rest of Europe without going through Ukraine.
Stuart Smith reports from Moscow.
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On Facebook he said that the country's gas transportation system is also part of the defence system of Ukraine.
He believes that would be jeopardised if the Russia backed pipeline is successfully completed, allowing Russia to export gas to the rest of Europe without going through Ukraine.
Stuart Smith reports from Moscow.
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LABOUR LEADER SETS OUT VISION FOR UK POST COVID19
The Leader of the Labour Party, Sir Keir Starmer, has delivered a keynote speech setting out his vision for the future of the United Kingdom.
Sir Keir said the Covid19 pandemic offers a time to think again about the kind of society the UK wants to be.
Laura Makin-Isherwood has more.
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COVID-19 infection rate plummets in England, says new study
One of the UK's largest coronavirus surveys has found that infections are decreasing in England.
Imperial College London's REACT study found that infections had fallen by more than two-thirds since a month ago.
From London, Benji Hyer reports.
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COVID-19 CASES FALLING RAPIDLY IN ENGLAND
Covid-19 infections are falling rapidly in England according to a major study which tracks the epidemic in the country.
The React study from Imperial College London suggests cases have fallen by two-thirds since mid-January, and are 80% lower in London.
It estimates around one in 200 people had Covid-19 by the 13th February - a similar level to late September.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is due to set out on Monday a 'roadmap' out of lockdown restrictions.
Virologist Chris Smith says there's still a long way to go.
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Nigerian government releases names of abducted students and staff
The Niger state government has released the full list of the 42 school children and staff members abducted from a Government Science College, in the state.
Phil Ihaza in Abuja, tells us more.
Phil Ihaza in Abuja, tells us more.
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UN Condemns Attack on Journalists in Uganda
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The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in Uganda or OHCHR has condemned the excessive use of force by the military police against journalists.
This happened as Opposition Leader Bobi Wine delivered a petition protesting the disappearances and brutality against his supporters by security forces to the UN office in Kampala.
Isabel Nakirya reports
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India issues new travel guidelines amid detection of coronavirus variants
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India has issued fresh guidelines for international travellers, as it tries to contain the spread of more infectious variants of the coronavirus.
India this week said that it had detected cases of the strains first found in South Africa and Brazil.
Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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India has issued fresh guidelines for international travellers, as it tries to contain the spread of more infectious variants of the coronavirus.
India this week said that it had detected cases of the strains first found in South Africa and Brazil.
Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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Australia - Facebook calls governments bluff
Australian Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says he's had a "constructive discussion" with Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg today.
Australians woke this morning to find the social media company had blocked access to Australian news content, and even some government material.
Shaun Bindley reports
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Donald Trump pays tribute to controversial radio host Rush Limbaugh
Former US President Donald Trump has paid tribute to controversial radio host Rush Limbaugh who has died aged 70.
Mr Trump described Rush Limbaugh as "a legend" in his first interview since leaving the White House.
Our correspondent Jagruti Dave has more.
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Mr Trump described Rush Limbaugh as "a legend" in his first interview since leaving the White House.
Our correspondent Jagruti Dave has more.
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Facebook blocks news content in Australia amid payment row
Facebook has blocked news content on its platform in Australia, after a row over a new law seeking to force it and Google to reimburse newsrooms for their journalism.
Google on the other hand has come to a financial agreement with Rupert Murdoch's News Corp in return for access to its content.
Our correspondent Jagruti Dave has the details.
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Google on the other hand has come to a financial agreement with Rupert Murdoch's News Corp in return for access to its content.
Our correspondent Jagruti Dave has the details.
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Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Another record close for the Dow in choppy day on Wall Street
The Dow Jones Industrial Index has notched another record close off
the back of some better-than-expected retail sales data.
The Federal Reserve's commitment to stimulus also gave Wall Street a
boost but there were losses for the tech sector.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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the back of some better-than-expected retail sales data.
The Federal Reserve's commitment to stimulus also gave Wall Street a
boost but there were losses for the tech sector.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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