The major U.S. indexes ticked up on Thursday to extend a rally on Wall
Street for a third straight day.
This comes despite the release of weaker-than-expected weekly jobless
claims numbers.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Thursday, July 22, 2021
UPDATE: White House sanctions Cuban Defence Minister and special forces unit over protests crackdown
The Biden administration has slapped sanctions on Cuba's Defence Minister and a special forces unit known as the "black berets."
The State Department says security forces in Cuba have been suppressing recent anti-government protests through "physical violence and intimidation."
Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has more.
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Biden administration set to unveil new sanctions on Cuba
The Biden administration is set to unveil new sanctions against Cuban government officials on Thursday.
The move comes after a crackdown on anti-government protests in Cuba, which were partly triggered by shortages of basic goods.
Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has more.
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U.S. jobless claims unexpectedly soar
The number of Americans filing for weekly jobless claims ticked up
sharply last week.
This comes as Covid-19 cases continue to surge in the U.S. sparking
fears this could derail the economic recovery.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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sharply last week.
This comes as Covid-19 cases continue to surge in the U.S. sparking
fears this could derail the economic recovery.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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New cases of Delta variant spike across US
People vaccinated against Covid-19 in the United States could soon be
asked to start wearing face marks again in more public locations.
White House officials are said to be considering the move as new cases
of the Delta variant spike across the country.
Sarah Walton reports.
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asked to start wearing face marks again in more public locations.
White House officials are said to be considering the move as new cases
of the Delta variant spike across the country.
Sarah Walton reports.
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US unveils new 'strike forces' to tackle rising gun violence
The US Attorney General is unveiling "strike forces" to try and tackle
rising gun violence in major American cities.
Merrick Garland is visiting Chicago, one of the worst affected areas.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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rising gun violence in major American cities.
Merrick Garland is visiting Chicago, one of the worst affected areas.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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Stockpiling concerns amid supermarket staff and food shortages in UK
Supermarkets in the UK are suffering stock shortages after the number of people contacted to self-isolate continues to rise.
More than 600,000 people were told to isolate by the NHS Test and Trace app in the week to the 14th July -- that's the highest recorded number yet.
It means several shelf-stackers and supply chain staff haven't been able to turn up to work, as Emily Kinder reports from London.
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Covid-19 vaccine already in Tanzania
Tanzanian Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa says the coronavirus vaccines are already in the country and available for anyone who wants them.
Isaac Lukando reports from Dar es salaam
Isaac Lukando reports from Dar es salaam
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G20 climate and environment ministers meet in Naples
In the wake of devastating floods in northwest Europe and China, energy and climate ministers from the G20 are meeting in Italy.
The two-day meeting in Naples will aim to increase emissions cuts and climate finance pledges.
Lucy Hough has more.
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RUSSIA TAKES UKRAINE TO EUROPEAN COURT HUMAN RIGHTS
Russia is taking Ukraine to the European Court of Human Rights, over a slew of events that have taken place there since 2014.
The Russian Prosecutor General's Office said the appeal is designed to draw the attention of the court and the global community to what it calls, "blatant and systematic human rights violations by Ukrainian authorities."
[update] The advisor to Ukraine's President Zelensky says the action is "meaningless".
Stuart Smith reports from Moscow.
The Russian Prosecutor General's Office said the appeal is designed to draw the attention of the court and the global community to what it calls, "blatant and systematic human rights violations by Ukrainian authorities."
[update] The advisor to Ukraine's President Zelensky says the action is "meaningless".
Stuart Smith reports from Moscow.
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'Pingdemic'- Over 600k people told to self isolate in a week across England and Wales
A weekly record of over 600k people were told to self-isolate across England in Wales in the week up to July 14th.
The UK government says it's 'very concerned' by the numbers and is monitoring the situation.
Chris Jones has more in London
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Nigerian army arrests 16 terrorists, rescue 12 children in Borno state
Nigerian troops have apprehended 16 suspected members of the terrorist group Boko Haram in Borno state and rescued 12 children who were held in their custody.
It's part of efforts by the government to crack down on the militants who have terrorised the country for more than a decade.
Phil Ihaza, reports from Abuja
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DRC DOCTORS EXTEND STRIKE
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Doctors working in public health facilities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have extended their strike for one week after failing to reach an agreement with the government over their demand for a pay rise.
The doctors had earlier given the government a four-day ultimatum to increase their salaries. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...
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BUSINESSES RAISE CONCERN ABOUT UK 'PINGDEMIC'
UK supermarket bosses say they're struggling to keep shelves fully stocked because so many staff are self-isolating.
With tens of thousands of covid-19 cases daily - hundreds of thousands of people are being told to isolate because they're close contacts of those who test positive.
Police leaders are warning response times are being affected by staff shortages, and a series of industries are warning of disruption.
Rules on self-isolation for people who've been fully vaccinated will be eased in mid-August and Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng says that's the right decision.
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With tens of thousands of covid-19 cases daily - hundreds of thousands of people are being told to isolate because they're close contacts of those who test positive.
Police leaders are warning response times are being affected by staff shortages, and a series of industries are warning of disruption.
Rules on self-isolation for people who've been fully vaccinated will be eased in mid-August and Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng says that's the right decision.
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Australia - Infection rates rise as Delta continues to spread
As predicted by Premier Gladys Berejeklian, covid infection rates in the state of New South Wales have increased again, with the state experiencing its worst day since the current delta variant outbreak began.
Up to 87 of the 124 new cases have spent time in the community while infectious, and two aged care homes have now been locked down after a number of unvaccinated workers tested positive.
Shaun Bindley reports.
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Former Japan PM to skip Olympics opening ceremony amid Covid surge
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will not attend the Olympics opening ceremony on Friday, according to local media. Abe reportedly made the decision after the government announced a state of emergency in Tokyo to bring rising Covid infections under control.
Phoebe Amoroso reports.
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Four more Apple Daily ex-staffers face National Security Law charges in Hong Kong
Four more ex-staffers at Hong Kong's defunct Apple Daily newspaper are facing charges under the city's controversial National Security Law. Their arrests are facing condemnation from the city's Journalists Association.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Market rally continues following Monday’s selloff
Investors continue to put Monday's dramatic selloff behind them as
U.S. stocks moved higher for a second straight day.
A busy day of earnings results help boost investor sentiment.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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U.S. stocks moved higher for a second straight day.
A busy day of earnings results help boost investor sentiment.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Harvey Weinstein Pleads Not Guilty in California Court
Harvey Weinstein has pleaded not guilty to charges of rape and sexual assault in a Los Angeles Court.
The former Hollywood producer was extradited to California earlier this week from New York where he was serving a 23 year prison sentence.
US Correspondent Ira Spitzer has the story.
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US sending top diplomat to China amid tensions
The US is sending its Deputy Secretary of State to visit China amid
rising tensions between Washington and Beijing.
Wendy Sherman is the highest ranking US diplomat to visit China under
the Biden administration - an administration that has still not
appointed a US ambassador to China.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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rising tensions between Washington and Beijing.
Wendy Sherman is the highest ranking US diplomat to visit China under
the Biden administration - an administration that has still not
appointed a US ambassador to China.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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