It was a mixed close for the U.S. markets Wednesday but comments from
the Federal Reserve eased some Wall Street jitters.
And earnings season continues to gather momentum.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Former US President George W. Bush warns of civilian slaughter in Afghanistan after US troop withdrawal
Former US President George W. Bush says he thinks the American troop withdrawal from Afghanistan is a "mistake", and he's warning the Biden administration that the slaughter of civilians is likely to follow if the Taliban retakes control of the country.
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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Covid-19 case surge in U.S. as Delta variant spreads
Covid-19 infection rates are again on the rise in the United States as
the Delta variant continues to spread.
The number of daily cases has now doubled over the past three weeks.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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the Delta variant continues to spread.
The number of daily cases has now doubled over the past three weeks.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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EU to unveil landmark climate policy plan
The European Union is to unveil a landmark climate plan to phase out fossil fuels.
The 'Fit for 55' package will aim to transform the bloc's economy, and position Europe as a world leader on climate change.
But years of difficult negotiations are expected between European capitols.
Lucy Hough has more from Brussels.
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UK INFLATION RATES HIT 2.5 PER CENT
The UK inflation rate has risen to its highest levels in almost three years - hitting 2.5 per cent. Experts believe the increase is linked to restrictions easing and the economy unlocking. Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.
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Masks soon no longer legal requirement in England -- EXCEPT on London transport
People taking public transport in London must still wear masks, even after they no longer become mandatory in England.
Most of the country's remaining coronavirus restrictions are being lifted on Monday, but London's Mayor says he's not prepared to relax rules on face coverings on trains and busses in the capital, as Benji Hyer reports.
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UGANDA OKAYS MIXING PFIZER, ASTRAZENECA VACCINES
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Uganda's Health ministry has approved the use of the Pfizer-Biontech Covid-19 vaccine.
It'll be used alongside the AstraZeneca jab which is already being rolled out.
Leon Solomon reports from Kampala.
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Government will oppose bail for looters
South Africa’s National Prosecuting Authority intends to oppose bail for suspects arrested during widespread incidents of looting in the country. More than 450 businesses have been ransacked since Saturday, including entire shopping centres. Government hopes that the tough stance by prosecutors will discourage further incidents of opportunistic looting. Mark Roughton reports.
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German intelligence chief sounds alarm on ISIS resurgence
Just as America winds down its combat operations in Iraq, Germany's top intelligence officer has made a very public warning about the resurging strength of ISIS.
The Head of the country's Foreign Intelligence Agency has told German media the terror group is growing in strength and has called for Europe to do more to slow its growth.
The Head of the country's Foreign Intelligence Agency has told German media the terror group is growing in strength and has called for Europe to do more to slow its growth.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports
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Nine COVID-19 Unit Staff At Dar Airport Suspended for Absenteeism
Tanzania's Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health Prof Abel Makubi has suspended nine staff at Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA)'s COVID-19 Testing Unit in Dar es Salaam for absenteeism.
Isaac Lukando reports.
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FACE COVERINGS TO REMAIN COMPULSORY ON LONDON TRANSPORT
Face coverings will remain compulsory on buses, tubes and trams in London, despite England's legal covid-19 restrictions ending on Monday.
London's Mayor Sadiq Khan has asked the city's transport authorities to make it a "condition of carriage" - saying he's concerned only having advisory guidance on masks will put passengers and staff at risk.
The government's being accused of creating a confusing situation, but Transport Secretary Grant Shapps says the decision's in line with what he expected.
These commuters at Charing Cross station in central London have mixed views.
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London's Mayor Sadiq Khan has asked the city's transport authorities to make it a "condition of carriage" - saying he's concerned only having advisory guidance on masks will put passengers and staff at risk.
The government's being accused of creating a confusing situation, but Transport Secretary Grant Shapps says the decision's in line with what he expected.
These commuters at Charing Cross station in central London have mixed views.
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Rugby international denied Australian citizenship
Quade Cooper has represented Australia 70 times in test match rugby and at two World Cups, but that's not enough for him to be granted citizenship.
The 33-year old, who moved to Australia from New Zealand at the age of 13 and went on to play for the Wallabies between 2008 and 2017, claims his application for citizenship has again been denied.
Shaun Bindley reports.
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Afghanistan may seek military assistance from India if peace talks with Taliban fail
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Afghanistan may seek military assistance from India if talks with the Taliban fall through.
Kabul's ambassador to India says they may not seek troops but rather help in form of training and technical support.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi
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Afghanistan may seek military assistance from India if talks with the Taliban fall through.
Kabul's ambassador to India says they may not seek troops but rather help in form of training and technical support.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi
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Global interest in Olympics muted, especially host country Japan
Global interest in the Olympics is muted, according to an Ipsos poll of 28 countries,
with the host country of Japan showing the least interest. Excitement over the Games has faded over Covid concerns alongside withdrawals of high-profile athletes.
Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.
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A Chinese father whose son was abducted 24 years ago has been reunited with him.
Guo Gangtang from Shandong province spent years searching for him and travelled more than 500,000 kilometres across the country in vain... until now.
Samuel Wong reports.
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Biden slams Republican-led voting restrictions as an "assault"
US President Joe Biden has cast Republican-led attempts to change voting rules in several states across the country as an "assault."
Speaking at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia he compared these efforts to voter-suppression from the Jim Crow era.
Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave reports
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Speaking at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia he compared these efforts to voter-suppression from the Jim Crow era.
Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave reports
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UN wants Eritrea out of Ethiopia
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The United Nations Human Rights Commission has passed a resolution expressing the need for Eritrean soldiers to withdraw from Ethiopia's Northern region.
The UN insists that the troops are still in the conflict area of Tigray which borders Eritrea - an area which has seen 9 months of fighting.
Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa:
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Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa:
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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
U.S. stocks slip on inflation fears
The U.S. markets pulled back from record territory Tuesday as
inflation continues to gather pace.
That news helped overshadow some stellar earnings reports from a few
of the nation's largest banks.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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inflation continues to gather pace.
That news helped overshadow some stellar earnings reports from a few
of the nation's largest banks.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Biden warns of unprecedented efforts by Republicans to subvert American democracy
President Biden says the American democracy is facing the most sustained assault the country has witnessed since the Civil War.
He's made an impassioned speech calling for America's electoral democracy to be protected, and vowing to fight attempts by Republicans in several southern states to rewrite the rules that govern elections.
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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"The Crown" and "The Mandalorian" Lead Emmy Nominations
The Emmy nominations are in…with hundreds of nominations for the streaming services. They also feature the first transgender nominee for Outstanding Actress.
Rachel Silverman has this report from San Francisco.
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