The US State Department has said Russia's gas pipeline to Germany,
Nord Stream 2, "will not move forward" if Moscow invades Ukraine.
It comes as the White House announces German Chancellor Olaf Scholz
will visit Washington in a week and a half's time.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Thursday, January 27, 2022
U.S. economy grew 5.7 percent in 2021
The U.S. economy grew more than expected last quarter despite a surge
in coronavirus cases nationwide.
That helped propel gross domestic product 5.7 percent in 2021- that's
the biggest annualized rise since the 1980s.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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in coronavirus cases nationwide.
That helped propel gross domestic product 5.7 percent in 2021- that's
the biggest annualized rise since the 1980s.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Holocaust book banned by Tennessee school board
A school board in Tennessee has banned a Pulitzer Prize winning book
about the Holocaust.
The members opposed the use of curse words and the cartoon image of a
naked mouse.
Sarah Walton reports
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about the Holocaust.
The members opposed the use of curse words and the cartoon image of a
naked mouse.
Sarah Walton reports
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UK Government Invest In Nuclear
The British Government has invested £100 million pounds, that's $134 million USD, into a proposed nuclear power station on the East Coast of England.
But the money will only be used to continue the planning for the project… which is still yet to be officially approved.
John Bevir reports.
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GERMANY HITS COVID RECORD AS PARLIAMENT DEBATES VACCINE MANDATE
Germany has recorded a record number of new Covid-19 infections, as the Omicron wave continues to make its way across Europe.
The infection numbers come as German lawmakers debate whether to make vaccines against coronavirus mandatory.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
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Kremlin says it needs time to consider security responses
The Kremlin says it needs time to consider written responses from the U.S. and NATO to its security demands. Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says the texts focused on secondary issues and not Moscow's main concerns. Julia Chapman has more.
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NATO sends proposals to Russia amid Ukraine crisis
NATO has sent Moscow written proposals in a bid to diffuse the crisis along its borders with Ukraine. Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg called an impromptu press conference in Brussels on Wednesday to outline NATO's position.
The 30 nation defensive alliance once again raised concerns over a buildup of Russian troops near Ukraine. Moscow denies it has any intention of invading. Further talks between Russia and several NATO countries are expected in the coming weeks.
From Brussels, Rosie Birchard reports.
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EU refers China to WTO over Lithuania dispute
The European Commission has referred China to the WTO over what it calls discriminatory practices against Lithuania that is threatening the integrity of the EU's single market. Beijing rejects these claims.
From Brussels, Rosie Birchard reports.
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ENGLAND BACK IN COVID 'PLAN A'
England's remaining plan B coronavirus rules are no longer in force.
Downing Street says masks are now "a matter of personal judgment" - but some retailers are asking customers to continue wearing face coverings.
The legal requirement for some venues to request a Covid pass has also been lifted.
Terry George - who runs a nightclub in Leeds - has welcomed the move away from tighter restrictions.
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India and Central Asia to boost ties through summit
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India on Thursday will host the first meeting of the India-Central Asia summit, to be held virtually.
The summit will bring together the presidents of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, with Indian prime minister Narendra Modi.
The Central Asia republics and India are hoping to bolster ties amid diversification away from China and following the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan.
Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun has this report from Mumbai.
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India on Thursday will host the first meeting of the India-Central Asia summit, to be held virtually.
The summit will bring together the presidents of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, with Indian prime minister Narendra Modi.
The Central Asia republics and India are hoping to bolster ties amid diversification away from China and following the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan.
Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun has this report from Mumbai.
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Australian scientists developing disease resistant banana
Australian scientists are looking to develop banana plants that are resistant to a deadly disease, threatening global production.
Panama Tropical Race 4 is a soil-borne fungus impacting many growing regions around the world and cannot be eradicated.
Shaun Bindley reports from Brisbane.
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North Korea fires two suspected missiles in 6th launch this year
North Korea has fired two suspected missiles towards the Sea of Japan, marking the sixth launch this year. Tensions have been ratcheting higher as Pyongyang vows to bolster its defences in defiance of US and UN sanctions.
Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo
Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo
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Neil Young pulls music from Spotify over Joe Rogan vaccine misinformation
Neil Young has removed his music from Spotify over what he called vaccine misinformation spread by podcaster Joe Rogan.
The Joe Rogan Experience is the most popular podcast on the streaming platform.
Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco.
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Normandy talks on Ukraine end with no breakthrough
Talks hosted by France aimed at defusing tensions over Ukraine ended after eight-and-a-half hours.
The four-way conversation between the French, Germans, Russians and Ukrainians failed to find a breakthrough.
Our Paris correspondent Ross Cullen reports.
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U.S. stocks drop following Fed meeting
The Dow Jones lost ground Wednesday after the Federal Reserve signaled
that interest rate hikes are coming soon.
This move is seen as an effort by the Central Bank to curb rising
inflation in the U.S.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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that interest rate hikes are coming soon.
This move is seen as an effort by the Central Bank to curb rising
inflation in the U.S.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Afghans daily life a 'frozen hell': UN
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says daily life is a
frozen hell for people in Afghanistan.
More than half the population faces extreme hunger as the country
faces its worst drought in twenty years.
William Denselow has more from UN headquarters in New York.
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frozen hell for people in Afghanistan.
More than half the population faces extreme hunger as the country
faces its worst drought in twenty years.
William Denselow has more from UN headquarters in New York.
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Federal Reserve signals interest rate rise in mid-March to ease inflation
The U.S. Federal Reserve has not yet changed interest rates after two days of meetings, but it has signaled intention to raise them in mid-March.
The central bank's stimulus program, part of economic recovery from the pandemic, will conclude in time for the change.
More from FSN's correspondent Caroline Malone in Washington.
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Prince Andrew denies being Epstein co-conspirator, demands jury trial
Prince Andrew is again asking a judge in New York to dismiss the civil lawsuit against him by Virginia Giuffre.
But in a fresh legal filing, he says that if the case goes forward he wants a jury trial to determine its outcome.
Our Washington Correspondent Sinon Marks reports.
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Prince Andrew requests trial by jury in sexual assault case
Britan's Prince Andrew has asked to face a trial by jury for his
sexual assault case in New York.
The Royal is being sued by a woman who claims she was forced to have
sex with him.
Sarah Walton reports.
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sexual assault case in New York.
The Royal is being sued by a woman who claims she was forced to have
sex with him.
Sarah Walton reports.
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WTO allows China to slap tariffs on US imports
The United States has hit back against the Geneva based World Trade Organization after it ruled in favour of allowing China to levy $645 million dollars worth of tariffs on US imports.
A spokesperson for the U.S. Trade Representative's office said the decision was "deeply disappointing" and showed the need for WTO reforms.
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.
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A spokesperson for the U.S. Trade Representative's office said the decision was "deeply disappointing" and showed the need for WTO reforms.
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.
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