The Prime Ministers of India, Japan and Australia are in Washington to
discuss vaccine diplomacy, infrastructure, and pushing back against
China's growing dominance.
Narendra Modi, Yoshihide Suga, Scott Morrison and Joe Biden are
gathering for their first in-person meeting of the Quad.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Friday, September 24, 2021
UK Government considering using military to solve supply chain issues
UK ministers are urging people not to panic-buy as the country is hit with fuel supply issues.
A shortage of delivery drivers to supply petrol stations with fuel means some have had to temporarily close.
The government is now considering whether to use the military to solve issues like this.
Chris Jones reports from London
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DRC JOURNALIST ARRESTED
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A military court in the Democratic Republic of Congo has charged a Congolese journalist in connection with the killing of two UN experts in 2017.
Sosthenes Kambidi was detained earlier this week for being in possession of a video that showed the two UN experts being killed by members of a militia group in the central province of Kasai. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa....
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MILITARY COULD BE USED TO SOLVE UK SHORTAGES
UK consumers are being urged not to panic buy despite some petrol stations closing due to fuel supplies not reaching them.
It's being caused by a shortage of lorry drivers rather than fuel itself, and the haulage industry's calling on the government to relax visa rules so foreign workers could be recruited
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps says he won't rule out drafting in the military to help with deliveries - but insists getting more lorry drivers qualified is the priority.
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It's being caused by a shortage of lorry drivers rather than fuel itself, and the haulage industry's calling on the government to relax visa rules so foreign workers could be recruited
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps says he won't rule out drafting in the military to help with deliveries - but insists getting more lorry drivers qualified is the priority.
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Concerns mount over migrants stranded at Belarus-Poland border
Concern is growing about a group of refugees stranded on the border between Poland and Belarus in Eastern Europe.
Four people have been found dead in recent days from hypothermia and exhaustion.
Lucy Hough has more from Brussels.
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Indian prime minister Modi to meet president Biden and attend Quad summit
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India's prime minister Narendra Modi is set to meet US president Joe Biden on Friday at the White House.
The two leaders will hold a "Quad" summit with the leaders of Japan and Australia, aimed at boosting cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region amid China's rise.
Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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India's prime minister Narendra Modi is set to meet US president Joe Biden on Friday at the White House.
The two leaders will hold a "Quad" summit with the leaders of Japan and Australia, aimed at boosting cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region amid China's rise.
Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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Australia - Cautious reminder from Premier as New South Wales draws closer to lockdown end
The Premier of the state of New South Wales says she's confident fully vaccinated residents will be freed from lockdown restrictions by October 11.
84% of adults in the state have now received their first dose of covid 19 vaccine, and in some areas, that figure is closer to 100%.
Shaun Bindley reports.
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China launches Bond Connect scheme to boost cross-border investment
China's Greater Bay Area is taking another step towards becoming a global financial center. A new government scheme is being launched to help cross-border investments between Hong Kong, Macau and the Chinese mainland.
Richard Kimber reports.
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Japan Prime Minister arrives in US for Quad summit
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshida Suga has arrived in the US to attend a summit with US President Joe Biden, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison. The so-called Quad is expected to discuss how to counter China's growing military presence.
The meeting marks Suga's last overseas trip as prime minister.
Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.
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White House Gives Notice to Prepare for Shutdown
The White House has notified federal agencies to begin preparing for a possible government shutdown.
If it does happen, this would be the first shutdown of the US government since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has more.
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Thursday, September 23, 2021
US stocks surge again as China property fears subside
U.S. stocks surged for a second day wiping out losses seen earlier in the week.
Concerns over China's property market have wained and comments from
the Federal Reserve have also helped boost sentiment on Wall Street.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Concerns over China's property market have wained and comments from
the Federal Reserve have also helped boost sentiment on Wall Street.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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UN Food Systems Summit looks for new ways to tackle hunger
The United Nations has been holding its first Food Systems Summit.
The meeting aimed to address hunger and poverty.
Sarah Walton reports
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The meeting aimed to address hunger and poverty.
Sarah Walton reports
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White House pushes back on criticism from Special Envoy for Haiti who quite over "inhumane" deportations
The Biden administration is pushing back against criticism by the former US Special envoy for Haiti, who abruptly quit over what he described as the "inhumane" deportation of thousands of Haitian refugees.
It's also temporarily suspended horse patrols after disturbing images emerged of Border Patrol agents on horseback aggressively confronting migrants.
From Washington, Kate Fisher reports
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Dozens of petrol stations closed in Britain due to lorry driver shortage
Oil giant BP and supermarket chain Tesco have been forced to temporarily close some of their petrol stations in the UK, due to a lack of fuel supplies.
It's being caused by a nationwide shortage of heavy-goods vehicle drivers, and coincides with a separate issue of surging gas prices in Britain.
From London, Benji Hyer reports.
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US special envoy for Haiti quits over Biden's "inhumane" deportation of migrants
The US special envoy for Haiti has resigned saying he couldn't be associated with the Biden administration's "inhumane" decision to deport thousands of Haitian immigrants back to a country he described as a "collapsed state".
In recent months Haiti's president has been assassinated and it's been hit by an earthquake, exacerbating the desperate situation in the western hemisphere's poorest nation.
Kate Fisher reports
UN Security Council holds climate change and security meeting
The United Nations Security Council has convened to discuss the impact
of climate change on international peace and security.
Some members are calling for the Council to take further action but
support for the plan isn't unanimous.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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of climate change on international peace and security.
Some members are calling for the Council to take further action but
support for the plan isn't unanimous.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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US approves Pfizer boosters for high-risk groups
The United States has approved Covid-19 Pfizer booster shots for
people over the age of 65 or those at high risk.
The Food and Drug Administration decision comes after its advisory
panel recommended against offering a third dose to all Americans.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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people over the age of 65 or those at high risk.
The Food and Drug Administration decision comes after its advisory
panel recommended against offering a third dose to all Americans.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Germany winds back quarantine pay for unvaccinated citizens
In an effort to drive it's national vaccination rate, the German Government has announced plans to wind back special coronavirus payments to those who are unvaccinated.
Previously, the German Government had been footing the bill for workers quarantining because of Covid-19, but authorities now say that's something they're only willing to do if the recipient has been vaccinated.
From Berlin, Trent Murray has more.
Previously, the German Government had been footing the bill for workers quarantining because of Covid-19, but authorities now say that's something they're only willing to do if the recipient has been vaccinated.
From Berlin, Trent Murray has more.
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European Commission proposes common charger for mobile phones and other electronic devices
The European Commission is proposing a common charger for mobile phones and other electronic devices.
By requiring manufacturers to include a specific type of charging port, the Commission says it will save hundreds of tonnes of electronic waste every year.
Our Brussels correspondent Giles Gibson has more.
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Uganda Waives Visa Fees for South Sudan Nationals
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Uganda has waived visa fees for South Sudanese citizens entering the country.
The decision means South Sudan nationals travelling to Uganda will be entitled to enter for free as long as they carry a valid passport.
Currently both countries charge $50 dollars for the Visa
Michael Baleke has more from Kampala
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