The US has announced plans to distribute Covid-19 vaccines overseas,
with the majority of the first doses going to the international COVAX
initiative.
Allies including Canada, Mexico, India and South Korea are also in
line for vaccine shipments.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Thursday, June 3, 2021
EU executive unveils plans for a digital ID wallet
The European Union has unveiled plans for a digital ID wallet that residents could use to access services across the 27-nation bloc.
The move is part of a post-pandemic recovery strategy that involves accelerating the shift to an online world.
Lucy Hough has more from Brussels.
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Prosecutors demand 30 year sentence for George Floyd murder
Prosecutors are calling for the police officer convicted of murdering
George Floyd, to serve 30 years in prison.
Derek Chauvin is due to be sentenced later this month.
Sarah Walton reports
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George Floyd, to serve 30 years in prison.
Derek Chauvin is due to be sentenced later this month.
Sarah Walton reports
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FBI blames meat cyberattack on Russian criminals
The FBI says Russian cyber-criminals are responsible for the
ransomware attack on the world's largest meat processing company.
JBS has not confirmed if it paid the ransom, but has said it hopes to
resume services later on Thursday.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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ransomware attack on the world's largest meat processing company.
JBS has not confirmed if it paid the ransom, but has said it hopes to
resume services later on Thursday.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Tesco staff take upper hand over row on equal pay with supermarket giant
Female Tesco employees could be owed thousands after they sought clarification over equal pay rights from the European Court of Justice.
Shop floor workers made up of mostly women claim that male warehouse employees are being paid around $4 more than them, even though their work is of equal value.
Chris Jones has more in London.
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REBEL MPS CHALLENGE CUT TO UK OVERSEAS AID BUDGET
A group of rebel MPs are set to try to overturn a decision made by Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government to cut the UK overseas aid budget. An amendment, signed by 18 MPs, has been tabled to try to force a return to previous spending commitments, just days before the G7 Summit gets underway. Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.
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France to start Covid-19 vaccinations for children
The French president has announced the opening of the vaccination campaign to children aged 12 and over from the middle of this month.
The government says teenagers will be vaccinated on a voluntary basis.
Ross Cullen reports.
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The government says teenagers will be vaccinated on a voluntary basis.
Ross Cullen reports.
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Flights between Russia and Germany resume following ban
Flights between Russia and Germany have resumed following a brief ban implemented by authorities in both countries.
Berlin accused Moscow of causing problems for German flag carrier Lufthansa, leading to a suspension of Russian airlines landing at German airports.
But the problems appear to have been quickly resolved.
Berlin accused Moscow of causing problems for German flag carrier Lufthansa, leading to a suspension of Russian airlines landing at German airports.
But the problems appear to have been quickly resolved.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
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Australia to trade its way out of covid downturn via mining
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison says the mining industry will play a major role in the country's bounce back from the covid downturn.
He says the resources sector will become a "pin up industry" and Australia will lead the world in lower emissions productions.
Shaun Bindley reports from Brisbane
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India procure to 300 million shots of locally developed Biological E vaccines
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India's single-day COVID-19 fatalities dropped to nearly 2900 – the lowest tally in a month.
But the threat of a third – potentially more dangerous – wave looms large…
Causing authorities to ramp up vaccine procurement…
As Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.
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Japan ramping up vaccine rollout
Japan is ramping up its vaccine rollout with plans for workplace and university inoculations. The nation continues to battle a fourth wave of coronavirus infections while preparing to host the Olympics in less than two months' time
Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.
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NASA plans two new missions to Venus
NASA is planning two new missions to Venus, marking the agency's return to the planet after more than 30 years.
Their aim is to learn why Venus has such an inhospitable atmosphere, despite having so many other similarities to Earth.
Our US correspondent Jagruti Dave has the details.
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Their aim is to learn why Venus has such an inhospitable atmosphere, despite having so many other similarities to Earth.
Our US correspondent Jagruti Dave has the details.
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NFL to remove "race-norming" from concussion claims process
The NFL is dropping its system of assessing concussion claims which assumes Black players have lower cognitive capabilities than white players, according to a report by the Associated Press.
The practice called "race-norming" makes it harder for Black athletes to qualify for compensation.
Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.
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The practice called "race-norming" makes it harder for Black athletes to qualify for compensation.
Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.
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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Netanyahu's grip on power appears over as opponents say they've forged governing coalition
Benjamin Netanyahu's run as Israel's longest-serving Prime Minister is set to come to an end.
His opponents say they have successfully forged a coalition to oust him from power.
The news came just ahead of a midnight deadline in Israel.
Reporter Noga Tarnopolsky is in Tel Aviv.
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Reporter Noga Tarnopolsky in Tel Aviv says the new government is a coalition made up of strange bedfellows.
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Although the government is unlikely to take office for at least another week, reporter Noga Tarnopolsky in Tel Aviv says it will now be very difficult for Prime Minister Netanyahu to find a way of remaining in power.
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Reporter Noga Tarnopolsky in Tel Aviv says it’s too early to assess the impact of the coalition’s creation on Israel’s relationship with the Palestinians.
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BREAKING: Netanyahu's opponents say they have forged a coalition to oust him from power
Benjamin Netanyahu's opponents say they have successfully forged a coalition to oust him from power.
The news came just ahead of a midnight deadline in Israel.
Naftali Bennett will now serve as the country's Prime Minister in a power-sharing arrangement with Yair Lapid.
Reporter Emily Rose is in Tel Aviv.
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But the deal is not entirely done yet.
The coalition must secure support in a vote in the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament, at some point over the next 12 days.
And that gives Benjamin Netanyahu time to try and prize the coalition apart.
Stocks rise on another strong day for the energy sector
The major U.S. indexes notched minor gains Wednesday after another
good day of trading for the energy sector.
Analysts say the rally is fueled by the U.S. economic reopening and a
resurgent travel sector.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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good day of trading for the energy sector.
Analysts say the rally is fueled by the U.S. economic reopening and a
resurgent travel sector.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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White House ramps up efforts to get more Americans vaccinated
US President Joe Biden has appealed to all Americans to get vaccinated against COVID-19, revealing fears the country has hit a wall and infections could rise again by the winter.
Crediting his own administration with the success of the roll-out so far, the president warned that a gulf between the vaccinated and unvaccinated is deepening.
Nina-Maria Potts reports:
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US weighs anti-Russian options following latest cyberattack
The Biden administration says it is not taking "any options off the
table" as it decides how to respond to the latest cyber attack
reportedly originating from Russia.
It comes after cyber criminals breached the world's largest meat supplier JBS.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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table" as it decides how to respond to the latest cyber attack
reportedly originating from Russia.
It comes after cyber criminals breached the world's largest meat supplier JBS.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Germany blocks flights from Russia in tit-for-tat action against Moscow
Germany is blocking flights from Russia as tensions in the region grow over the forced landing of a Ryanair flight in Belarus.
The German Transport Ministry said it made the decision to revoke landing rights for Russian carriers in response to Moscow causing problems for German airlines.
From Berlin, Trent Murray has the latest
The German Transport Ministry said it made the decision to revoke landing rights for Russian carriers in response to Moscow causing problems for German airlines.
From Berlin, Trent Murray has the latest
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Global jobs market not expected to recover until at least 2023
The Covid-19 pandemic is expected to impact the global labour market
until at least 2023.
That's according to a new report from the International Labour Organization.
The UN agency estimates that at least 220 million people will remain
out of work this year.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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until at least 2023.
That's according to a new report from the International Labour Organization.
The UN agency estimates that at least 220 million people will remain
out of work this year.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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