Monday, October 4, 2021

Texas National Guard ‘gearing up’ at border

Texas Governor Greg Abbott says the National Guard is "gearing up" at the US-Mexico border in anticipation of a massive new wave of migrants.

The buildup comes after the Panamanian government warned that 60,000 people are making their way north.

Toni Waterman has more from Austin, Texas.

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French president hosts call on progress report for climate change

French President Emmanuel Macron is hosting an annual Summit of Sovereign Wealth Funds for the "One Planet" initiative on Monday/today/on 4th October.

The talks bring together the world's largest institutional investors for discussions on their efforts to combat climate.

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

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MILITARY DELIVERS PETROL IN UK

The army's started delivering fuel to petrol stations in the UK.

Around 100 military drivers are being deployed to help solve fuel shortages at some locations caused by panic-buying.

The industry's dealing with a lack of lorry drivers.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak says the crisis is easing.

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India's ten-day quarantine for UK nationals comes into force

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India's 10-day mandatory quarantine for UK nationals arriving in the country, including those fully vaccinated against Covid-19 comes into effect from today (Monday).

The move reciprocates rules for Indian travellers, forcing them to self-isolate after arriving in the UK, which angered officials in India.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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8 dead as farmers' protest turns violent in India

At least eight people have been killed in northern India after clashes broke out at a farmers' protest.

Farmers have been protesting for nearly a year now against three new laws that aim to bring in private investment to the sector.

Farmers want the law scrapped but the government has refused on the grounds that the legislation will bring in much needed reform to the sector.

Neha Poonia has more.

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US angered over provocative Chinese activities near Taiwan

The US is urging China to stop "provocative" military activities near Taiwan.


China has sent almost 100 military aircraft into Taiwan's air defence zone over the last three days.


Samuel Wong reports.


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Japan's next PM takes the helm

Fumio Kishida, a former foreign minister, takes the helm Monday as the new Prime Minister of Japan. The Suga administration has formally resigned after just one year in office. 

Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.


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Pandora Papers' release surface accusations of financial irregularities among many world leaders

In other news….a massive leak of financial documents has raised fresh questions about the financial activities of some of the world's richest men and women.


The so-called Pandora Papers were simultaneously published by several news organizations on Sunday and expose allegedly secret financial dealings by the King of Jordan, Tony and Cheri Blair, and President Vladimir Putin.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks says that while no prominent Americans are identified in the documents, their publication will have an impact in the US.


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Hong Kong trade union disbands claiming political pressure

Hong Kong's biggest pro-democracy union is closing down, claiming political pressure means it can no longer operate. The Confederation of Trade Unions is the latest in a series of political groups and civic organizations to disband in recent months. 

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.


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Sunday, October 3, 2021

Democrats: October 31st new target for passage of Biden's domestic agenda

Top Democrats say they now hope President Biden's two key pieces of domestic legislation can pass in Congress by the end of this month.


Last week's efforts failed, despite the President's personal visit to Capitol Hill to urge Democrats to unite around his 1.2 trillion dollar infrastructure deal and a much larger spending measure.


Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois says more time is needed to pull the bills over the finishing line.


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Friday, October 1, 2021

California Synagogue Shooter Sentenced to Life in Prison

A California man convicted of carrying out a shooting spree in a synagogue has been sentenced to life in prison.

John Earnest confessed to having drawn inspiration from the mosque attacks in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Ira Spitzer has more from California.


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California Becomes First State to Mandate School Vaccines

California will require eligible schoolchildren to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to attend in-person classes, beginning as soon as January.

It would become the first state in the country to implement a vaccine mandate in schools.

Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco.


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Investors Await US Factory Orders, Unemployment Figures [PREVIEW]

Fresh off the worst month of the year for US markets, investors are awaiting a fresh crop of economic data in the coming week.


Coronavirus cases continue to decline across the country, raising hopes for a sustained recovery from the pandemic.


Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco.


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Breakthrough COVID pill reduces hospitalizations by half in trials


There's a new experimental COVID-19 drug that's been shown in U.S. trials to reduce hospitalisations by half.

It could be approved by the Food and Drug Administration within weeks.

Caroline Malone reports from Washington.


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Millions in UK set to face price hike on bills

Millions of households in the UK are set to face higher gas and electricity bills, as a new energy price cap takes effect today (Friday). 


Domestic bill prices could rise by hundreds of pounds/dollars per year.


From London, Benji Hyer reports. 


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HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS INCREASE

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The UN Peacekeeping Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo, says killings of civilians in the east of the country have increased this year compared to last year.

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EU postpones trade talks with Australia amid Aukus tensions

Trade negotiations between Australia and the European Union have been postponed, as a row deepens over Australia's decision to cancel a submarine contract with France.

Australia has confirmed talks that were scheduled for mid-October have been delayed by a month. 

Lucy Hough has more.

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France raises gas prices but promises new price freeze until next spring

France is increasing gas tariffs today/1 October but the prime minister has promised no further hikes before April next year.

Jean Castex announced special measures to deal with rising prices.

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

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London's MET police force urges public to challenge plain clothes officers after former officer is sentenced to life in prison

London's Metropolitan police force has urged the public to challenge plain-clothed police officers when being detained.


This comes after a former police officer was sentenced to life in prison after he kidnapped, raped, and murdered a 33-year-old woman in South London whilst in plain clothes.


Chris Jones has more from London


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India's western coast braces itself for another cyclone brewing in the Arabian Sea

The remnants of Cyclone Gulab - which battered India's eastern coast last week, are moving west towards the Arabian Sea.

Though Gulab weakened into a low-pressure system, the Indian Meteorological Department says the residue intensified into another cyclonic storm on Friday, and is likely to further intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by Saturday.

Sreoshi Mukherjee has more on this story.

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