Friday, August 6, 2021

Macron defends health pass after divisive measure gets final approval

France's Constitutional Council has approved the extension of the Covid-19 health pass which proves that a person has been vaccinated or had recently tested negative for coronavirus.

From August 9, the pass will be mandatory at cafes, restaurants, hospitals and on long-distance trains.

Ross Cullen reports from Paris.

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Australia – Coronavirus breaking records as protests turn violent

With another record breaking number of Delta variant infections recorded in the state of New South Wales and anti-lockdown protests turning violent in Victoria, Australia's coronavirus crisis is deepening.


New South Wales recorded 291 new Covid 19 infections in the past 24 hours and a 60 year old woman died after contracting the virus from an employee at Liverpool Hospital.


Shaun Bindley reports.


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Hong Kong activists call for more US support

Democracy activists in Hong Kong are welcoming a move from the Biden administration to extend the visas of Hong Kongers living in the US. But they're calling on the White House to do more to pressure Beijing over what they say is a crackdown on public freedoms in the city. 

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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IOC cancels accreditation of two Belarusian coaches

The International Olympic Committee has revoked the accreditation of two Belarusian coaches amid an investigation into alleged pressure on an athlete. Sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya says they tried to force her to return home after she openly criticised her country's sporting officials. 

Phoebe Amoroso has more.

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Biden Unveils Ambitious Plan for Electric Vehicles


US President Joe Biden has unveiled an ambitious plan aimed at shifting Americans from gas-powered to electric vehicles. 

He says it's key to reducing the pollution that is heating the planet. 

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has more. 


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Thursday, August 5, 2021

US markets advance as jobless claims recede, trade deficit widens


US equities advanced Thursday on a decline in the number of jobless claims filed last week and a widening trade deficit.


Also buoying markets... energy and travel stocks that point to further momentum in the economic recovery. 


Here's our Liling Tan with Thursday's markets roundup. 



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Biden offers "safe haven" to Hong Kong residents in US

US President Joe Biden has signed an order allowing Hong Kong
residents to remain in America, as he accused China of repression.

Biden says the 18 month extension to stay will give Hong Kongers a
"temporary safe haven" from Beijing.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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As Raisi inaugurated, White House open to nuclear deal talks

The White House says it remains open to conversations about the future of the Iran nuclear deal.


Earlier today. Ebrahim Raisi was sworn in as Iran's new President…taking the oath of office in Tehran.


The hardliner said he would fight what he called tyrannical American sanctions.


White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki says there is still a window to salvage the nuclear agreement.


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Cuomo state impeachment probe nears end

State lawmakers in New York say they're close to completing an
impeachment probe into Governor Andrew Cuomo.

It comes days after a report that accused Cuomo of sexually harassing
multiple women.

Sarah Walton reports

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Richard Trumka, America's leading trade union leader, dead at 72

America's most prominent trade union leader, Richard Trumka, has died of a reported heart attack at the age of 72.


He led the AFL-CIO, the largest federation of unions in the United States, for more than a decade.


The organization represents more than 12 million workers in the United States, and Mr. Trumka was a close ally of President Joe Biden.


The news of his death was announced on the floor of the US Senate by Majority Leader Charles Schumer.


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BELARUSIAN ATHLETE WANTS TO RETURN TO BELARUS

Belarusian athlete Kristina Timanovskaya says she hopes one day she will return to Belarus, but must for now make her safety her priority.

At a press conference in Warsaw, Poland she told the media she has not decided whether to seek political asylum there — or yet decided for how long she will stay.

Stuart Smith has more.

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Dr Anthony Fauci: new coronavirus variants will emerge "sooner or later" if we don't stop the spread


Dr Anthony Fauci is warning that new variants of the coronavirus will emerge "sooner or later" if community spread isn't suppressed.

U.S. President Joe Biden's chief medical advisor also urged Americans to get vaccinated against COVID-19, as the delta variant pushes up case numbers.

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has more.

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Germany ignores WHO request on booster shots

Germany has rebuffed calls from the World Health Organisation to delay offering Covid-19 booster shots. 

The WHO has asked countries to delay booster programmes in order to allow more vaccines to reach the developing world. But German authorities maintain their new rollout to go ahead as planned. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray reports. 

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UGANDA CONCERNED OVER MACHAR OVERTHROW


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Uganda's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed concern over the ouster of South Sudan's Vice President Riek Machar as head of his party and its armed forces.  Uganda has over the years been a peace broker in neighboring South Sudan. Leon Solomon reports from Kampala

 

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Mexico sues US gun makers over trafficking

Mexico is suing several American gun makers for $10 billion, accusing
them of arms trafficking and fueling violence.

Trafficked firearms kill around 17,000 Mexicans each year.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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EU scientists say last July was one of the hottest on record

Last month was one of the world's hottest Julys on record, according to scientists from the European Union. 

Unusually high temperatures were seen in regions from the United States to Finland. 

Lucy Hough has more from Brussels.

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Record haul of pangolin scales seized in Nigeria, foreign nationals arrested


Authorities in Nigeria have seized a historic quantity of animal parts including large chunks of pangolin scales and elephant tusks which were on their way to south east Asia.
Three suspects linked with the crime have been arrested.

Wildlife trafficking is something that the government of Nigeria have been dealing with for many years now.

Correspondent Phil Ihaza reports in Abuja


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US politician Victoria Nuland meets Tanzanian opposition party leaders

The US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, Ambassador Victoria Nuland has met with leaders of Tanzania's main opposition parties in Dar es Salaam as one of the country's key opposition leaders faces charges in court.

Isaac Lukando reports.

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France proposes third doses of Covid-19 vaccine for the most vulnerable people

The French President says that France is going to start rolling out third doses of Covid-19 vaccines for the elderly and the vulnerable from next month.

Emmanuel Macron made the announcement as part of a social media outreach campaign. 

From FSN's bureau in Paris, here's Ross Cullen.

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India wins Bronze in Hockey at the Tokyo Olympics, ending a 41 year drought

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India's men's hockey team has clinched an Olympic medal after four decades.

Congratulatory messages are pouring in from fans and celebrities alike.

Even Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted, calling it a Historic Day for the nation.

Ishan Garg tells us why this medal is making headlines in New Delhi.

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