A new study has found that long working hours contribute to the deaths
of hundreds of thousands of people.
According to the World Health Organization, working 55 hours per week
or more can increase the risk of stroke by 35 percent.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Monday, May 17, 2021
France confirms $1.5bn loan to Sudan at summit in Paris
France has said it will help Sudan settle its debt arrears with the International Monetary Fund by lending it $1.5 billion dollars.
The announcement came at a summit in Paris where heads of state, investors and activists gathered to discuss Sudan's ongoing transition to democracy.
Ross Cullen reports.
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The announcement came at a summit in Paris where heads of state, investors and activists gathered to discuss Sudan's ongoing transition to democracy.
Ross Cullen reports.
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AT&T announces media department merger with Discovery
US telecoms giant AT&T has announced plans to merge its media
department with Discovery to form a new company.
It's expected to rival big streaming services like Netflix and Disney Plus.
Sarah Walton reports
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department with Discovery to form a new company.
It's expected to rival big streaming services like Netflix and Disney Plus.
Sarah Walton reports
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Outcry Over Size of Uganda's New Parliament
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Uganda is swearing in a new parliament amid uproar from the public over its size.
529 Members of Parliament, the highest number in the history of the country, started taking oath on Monday. The event will last till Thursday.
Isabel Nakirya reports
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U.S. Supreme Court to hear Mississippi abortion law appeal
The U.S. Supreme Court will take up a major abortion case from Mississippi later this year.
The legislation could challenge the landmark Roe versus Wade ruling from the 1970s, which made access to abortion a constitutional right.
Giles Gibson reports from Washington.
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EU, US freeze tariffs in steel dispute
The EU and US have reached a temporary truce in an ongoing dispute over steel and aluminum tariffs.
Both sides say they will resume talks on the issue of overcapacity, which has driven a wedge between the allies for more than two years.
Toni Waterman has more from Brussels.
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Both sides say they will resume talks on the issue of overcapacity, which has driven a wedge between the allies for more than two years.
Toni Waterman has more from Brussels.
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COVID restrictions ease in UK -- as PM urges caution
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is urging caution as much of the UK eases coronavirus restrictions.
May 17th marks the next stage on the government's roadmap out of lockdown, meaning millions can now socialise indoors and hug loved ones.
The ban on foreign travel has also been lifted.
From London, Benji Hyer reports.
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LOCKDOWN EASES IN UK
Covid-19 lockdown restrictions are easing for millions of Britons.
Indoor hospitality is reopening in England, along with museums, cinemas, concert halls and hotels.
It comes despite concerns about the spread of a coronavirus variant first identified in India.
Business Minister Kwasi Kwarteng says he also expects the next round of lockdown easing will be able to go ahead as planned in June.
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India braces for Cyclone Tauktae
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India is bracing for Cyclone Tauktae which is expected to hit the county's west coast later today.
The cyclone has already brought strong rains and winds as it moves towards land, destroying houses and uprooting trees, causing at least 6 deaths.
This comes as India continues to grapple with a huge second wave of Covid-19, posing an added challenge for authorities.
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai, which is experiencing heavy rainfall as the cyclone passes by its coast.
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Russian court to consider 'extremism' charges against Navalny groups
Prosecutors in Moscow will argue in court on Monday that groups linked to opposition figure Alexey Navalny should be labelled as 'extremist'. The designation would shut down Navalny's political, human rights and anti-corruption organisations. Julia Chapman has more.
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India reports lowest tally of new COVID-19 infections in more than three weeks
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India's reported its lowest daily tally of infections in more than three weeks.
More than 280,000 new cases were recorded…
Significantly lower than the record tally of 414,000 infections in a day...
Fuelling hopes that local lockdowns and vaccination could hold the key to containing the pandemic.
Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.
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Hong Kong halts trading in Jimmy Lai's company shares
The Hong Kong stock exchange has halted the trading of Next Digital shares, after the city's Security Bureau froze assets belonging to its controlling shareholder, the democracy activist Jimmy Lai. Taiwan says the move is a sign that doing business in Hong Kong is increasingly risky. Richard Kimber reports.
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Japan opens reservations for mass vaccination sites
Japan's Defense Ministry began accepting online bookings for coronavirus vaccines for a large-scale vaccination center scheduled to open in Tokyo next week. The government is aiming to speed up vaccinations as infections continue to surge nationwide.
Phoebe Amoroso reports in Tokyo.
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Israel Gaza Conflict enters second week despite de-escalation calls.
The deadly conflict between Israel and Gaza is entering its second week despite international calls to end the violence.
It comes as the UN Security Council held its first public meeting since the recent escalation in fighting.
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington
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It comes as the UN Security Council held its first public meeting since the recent escalation in fighting.
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington
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CDC Director defends new US mask guidance
The Director of the US's Centres for Disease Control has defended the agency's new guidelines allowing fully vaccinated Americans to be mask-less.
The shift has caused some confusion, especially as some states still have local mask mandates in place.
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington
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The shift has caused some confusion, especially as some states still have local mask mandates in place.
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington
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Sunday, May 16, 2021
Calls for deescalation grow at UN as death toll soars in Israel Gaza conflict
The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says the cycle
of bloodshed in Israel and Gaza must stop immediately.
The comments came as the Security Council held its first public
meeting since the recent escalation in violence.
At least 188 people have died in the Palestinian territory of Gaza and
at least 10 have died in Israel.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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of bloodshed in Israel and Gaza must stop immediately.
The comments came as the Security Council held its first public
meeting since the recent escalation in violence.
At least 188 people have died in the Palestinian territory of Gaza and
at least 10 have died in Israel.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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Tanzania monitoring new Malaria vaccine
The Tanzania government says that it is closely monitoring the recently developed malaria vaccine that has proved to be 'highly effective' in clinical trials.
Isaac Lukando reports.
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Friday, May 14, 2021
US markets look to retail and real estate in week ahead
After a turbulent week of trading that saw inflation fears, a stall in retail sales and rising consumer prices, the week ahead will offer more clues on how Americans are spending their money.
Major retailers due to report earnings include Target and Walmart, while markets may move on homebuilder confidence, housing starts and existing homes sales.
Here's Liling Tan with the lookahead.
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Record-breaking day for German vaccine rollout
Europe's vaccine rollout continues to pick up speed, with Germany achieving a new record for daily vaccine doses.
The achievement comes as health authorities express fresh optimism over Covid-19 infection levels and more businesses prepare to reopen following a six-month lockdown.
Trent Murray reports from Berlin
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US masks-off guidelines met with relief and confusion
The US decision to relax mask-wearing guidelines has been met with
relief but also some confusion.
Despite saying fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear masks
the CDC also says some people may feel more comfortable continuing to
do so.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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relief but also some confusion.
Despite saying fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear masks
the CDC also says some people may feel more comfortable continuing to
do so.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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