It was another bad day for the U.S. stock market Thursday with the
Nasdaq turning negative on the year.
This comes as the chair of the Federal Reserve failed to ease Wall
Street's concerns over inflation.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Thursday, March 4, 2021
France extends weekend lockdown measure as Covid-19 cases increase
A third national Covid-19 lockdown is not "impossible', according to the French prime minister, who was speaking as the French government once again ruled out bringing in another nationwide confinement at the moment.
But France has imposed a weekend lockdown in the northern region around Calais. The southern city of Nice and the northern port of Dunkirk are already under the measure of Saturday-Sunday lockdowns, due to the flare-up in cases in both places.
Ross Cullen reports.
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PRESIDENT PUTIN: 2 MILLION VACCINATED IN RUSSIA
Russia's President Putin says over two million people in Russia have received its Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine.
But admitted that nine regions still haven't started vaccinations — despite the Russia-wide rollout beginning in December.
Stuart Smith reports from Moscow.
But admitted that nine regions still haven't started vaccinations — despite the Russia-wide rollout beginning in December.
Stuart Smith reports from Moscow.
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Germany approves Astrazeneca vaccine for elderly patients
Germany's vaccine authority has backtracked on its decision to only approve the Astrazeneca vaccine for adults aged under 65.
The group says updated data shows the jab is very effective in protecting elderly people from Covid-19.
The group says updated data shows the jab is very effective in protecting elderly people from Covid-19.
Trent Murray reports from Berlin
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Consumers, food services threw out 931 million tonnes of food in 2019 - UN report
An estimated 931 million tonnes of food were thrown out in 2019, according to the new Food Waste Index from the United Nations.
That accounts for 17 percent of all food available to consumers, and it's not just a rich nation problem.
UN correspondent Liling Tan reports.
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Jobless claims rise but less than expected
The number of Americans filing for first time unemployment benefits
ticked up slightly last week but less than analysts had expected.
Some blame the recent harsh winter weather seen across several states
including Texas for the spike in claims.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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ticked up slightly last week but less than analysts had expected.
Some blame the recent harsh winter weather seen across several states
including Texas for the spike in claims.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Threat to US Capitol from conspiracy theorists who believe Trump will be restored as president
Law enforcement are on guard for another assault on the US Capitol after receiving intelligence of a potential plot to breach the building.
Online chatter suggests conspiracy theorist group QAnon believes March 4th is the day that Donald Trump will be restored to the presidency.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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EU lawmakers agree to postpone Brexit deal ratification as row over Northern Ireland deepens
The European Parliament has postponed setting a date for ratifying the Brexit trade deal with the UK.
It comes as British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is accused of breaking international law for the second time over Northern Ireland.
Lucy Hough has more from Brussels.
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Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, 99, undergoes procedure in hospital
Prince Philip has undergone a successful procedure for a pre-existing heart condition.
Buckingham Palace says the Duke of Edinburgh would remain in hospital for treatment, rest and recuperation.
Benji Hyer has the latest from London.
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Variant offers better immunity
South African scientists have discovered that the COVID-19 variant which originated in that country offers immunity against other strains of the virus. The preliminary findings raise hopes that a vaccine modelled on this variant may offer better protection against future strains. Mark Roughton reports.
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Violence erupts as kidnapped schoolgirls return to their families in Nigeria
Violence has erupted in Zamfara state northwest Nigeria as government officials handed over hundreds of released school girls to their families and relatives.
Correspondent Phil Ihaza tells us more from Abuja.
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Europe begins rolling review of Russia’s Sputnik jab
The Sputnik V jab is already being used in a handful of eastern European member states desperate to boost supplies amid a shortfall many blame on Brussels.
Toni Waterman has more from Brussels.
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EU-UK tensions flare over Northern Ireland border
Brussels has threatened to take legal action against the UK for what it sees as a breach of the Brexit agreement, in the latest flare-up of tensions between the former EU-partners.
On Wednesday, the British government decided to unilaterally extend the grace period on border checks in Northern Ireland.
Toni Waterman has more from Brussels.
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On Wednesday, the British government decided to unilaterally extend the grace period on border checks in Northern Ireland.
Toni Waterman has more from Brussels.
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Austria and Denmark visit Jerusalem to discuss new vaccine alliance
The leaders of EU nations Austria and Denmark will be travelling to Israel on Thursday, for talks on a joint project on the production of vaccines for future variants of Covid-19.
Lucy Hough has more from Brussels.
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MEGHAN: ROYALS LIE ABOUT ME
Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex, says the British Royal Family have been 'perpetuating falsehoods' against her and Prince Harry.
A second teaser clip has been released from an upcoming interview the couple have filmed with Oprah Winfrey.
It comes as Buckingham Palace said an investigation would be launched by its HR team into claims Meghan had bullied royal staff.
The interview with Oprah Winfrey will air on CBS in the US on Sunday.
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Merkel extends lockdown while unveiling reopening plan
Germany's national lockdown has been extended for at least another three weeks. But the government says it will so start taking steps to slowly reopen parts of the economy if infection rates remain stable.
In Berlin, our correspondent Trent Murray has the details.
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Australia – Attorney General takes mental health leave after denying historic rape allegations
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison says there is no need for an inquiry into the historical rape allegations made against his Attorney General Christian Porter.
The allegations first came to light in 2019 when an anonymous letter was set to various members of the government, accusing Mr Porter of raping a woman in Sydney in 1988.
The woman had been in contact with the police in 2019 but died of suicide last year
Shaun Bindley reports
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India allows COVID-19 vaccination facilities to operate around the clock
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India is allowing hospitals to innoculate people around the clock…
In hopes of a larger turnout.
Vaccine hesitancy has been a major concern for the authorities lately…
With many beneficiaries opting out of vaccination even as the government is providing the shots for free.
Ishan Garg has more.
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Hong Kong authorities say Sinovac not to blame for patient's death
Hong Kong's health authorities say China's Sinovac vaccine is not to blame for the death of a 63 year old man, who died two days after being inoculated.
A panel of health experts say the patient died of a heart attack due to underlying medical conditions, and that the vaccine is safe to use.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Space X Starship after landing
Space X's latest Starship prototype has exploded shortly after touching down.
It was the first successful landing of the spacecraft following a
high-altitude test.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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It was the first successful landing of the spacecraft following a
high-altitude test.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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