US President Joe Biden and the leader of Qatar are discussing a plan
to provide back up gas supplies to Europe over fears Russia could stop
shipments.
Energy security is topping the agenda as Biden welcomes emir Sheikh
Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani to the White House.
As Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Monday, January 31, 2022
Eurozone rebounds in 2021 but Omicron slows Q4 growth
A first estimate of annual growth in GDP from the EU's statistics agency, points to a GDP increase of more than 5% compared to the previous year, marking a strong rebound since 2020.
But growth in the final quarter of the year was hampered by the reimposition of restrictions across much of the EU - led by concerns over the Omicron variant.
From Brussels, Trent Murray reports.
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SUE GRAY 'UPDATE' HANDED TO DOWNING ST
A report into parties at Downing Street has been handed to Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Sue Gray's findings are only partial though - because of an ongoing police investigation.
Downing Street staff are accused of a series of covid-19 lockdown-breaching parties and gatherings, and opposition parties say Boris Johnson should resign.
UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.
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Sue Gray's findings are only partial though - because of an ongoing police investigation.
Downing Street staff are accused of a series of covid-19 lockdown-breaching parties and gatherings, and opposition parties say Boris Johnson should resign.
UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.
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RUSSIA SAYS IT WILL RESPOND TO NEW UK SANCTIONS
Sanctions proposed by the United Kingdom against Russia are an 'undisguised attack on business', according to Russian President Vladimir Putin's spokesperson.
He said Russia will respond in its national interest -- if and when they are implemented.
Stuart Smith reports from Moscow.
He said Russia will respond in its national interest -- if and when they are implemented.
Stuart Smith reports from Moscow.
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EASTERN DRC DISPLACEMENT
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Thousands of people in the Democratic Republic of Congo have been forced to flee their homes after clashes broke out between the Congolese army and fighters of a rebel group in the country's east last week. Authorities in Rutshuru territory say at least 2000 people have been displaced by the fighting. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...
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UK CONSIDERS DROPPING HEALTHCARE VACCINE MANDATE
Mandatory Covid vaccines for health workers in England are reportedly about to be scrapped.
The Government has been warned its plan would result in crippling staff shortages in the NHS.
It's thought up to 80 000 staff in the sector are unjabbed - and would need a first dose by Thursday to meet the April deadline and stay in work.
Cabinet minister Simon Clarke says it's being carefully considered.
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The Government has been warned its plan would result in crippling staff shortages in the NHS.
It's thought up to 80 000 staff in the sector are unjabbed - and would need a first dose by Thursday to meet the April deadline and stay in work.
Cabinet minister Simon Clarke says it's being carefully considered.
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EU sends top official to Ukraine in show of support amid tensions with Russia
Tensions between Moscow and Kyiv appear to show no sign of easing, with an estimated 100,000 Russian troops massed near Ukraine. The European Union says it stands in solidarity with Ukraine on matters of sovereignty and territorial integrity, and is preparing a package of sanctions to slap on Moscow in case of an invasion. On Monday, the bloc sent one of its top officials to Kyiv for high level meetings.
From Brussels, Rosie Birchard reports.
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Opposition parties corner the Indian government over alleged use of Pegasus spyware
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The Indian government is being accused by opposition parties of purchasing the spyware Pegasus and lying about it.
A New York Times report has said Indian officials purchased the snooping software in 2017 as part of a 2-billion-dollar arms deal with Israel.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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UN report says Taliban have killed scores of former Afghan officials and others
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A United Nations report says that more than 100 members of the ousted Afghan government, security forces, and people who worked with international troops, have been killed since the Taliban took over in August.
The report, obtained by Reuters and the Associated Press, highlights worsening living conditions for citizens in Afghanistan.
Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun has this report from Mumbai.
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A United Nations report says that more than 100 members of the ousted Afghan government, security forces, and people who worked with international troops, have been killed since the Taliban took over in August.
The report, obtained by Reuters and the Associated Press, highlights worsening living conditions for citizens in Afghanistan.
Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun has this report from Mumbai.
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Spotify announces "content advisory" to combat COVID misinformation
Spotify has said it will add a "content advisory" to all of its podcasts which include discussions about COVID-19.
It comes after the streaming giant faced criticism for not doing enough to combat misinformation about covid vaccines.
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.
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It comes after the streaming giant faced criticism for not doing enough to combat misinformation about covid vaccines.
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.
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North Korea test-fired long-range missile, state media reports
North Korean state media reported Monday that the country had test-fired an intermediate- to long-range ballistic missile on Sunday.
The launch marks the seventh this year… but it marks the first longer range missile test since November 2017.
Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.
The launch marks the seventh this year… but it marks the first longer range missile test since November 2017.
Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.
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Hong Kong set to restrict access for unvaccinated residents
The Hong Kong government says it’s preparing to expand a ban on unvaccinated residents from using public facilities. Authorities say that’s the safest way to manage the relaxation of the city’s strict social distancing measures.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Saturday, January 29, 2022
Millions in U.S. impacted by blizzards
Millions of Americans could be impacted by a blizzard that's dumping
snow across large parts of the U.S. northeast.
A state of emergency has been declared in five states.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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snow across large parts of the U.S. northeast.
A state of emergency has been declared in five states.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Mozambique in insurgency talks with Tanzania
The leaders of Mozambique and Tanzania have met to discuss the Islamist insurgency that Maputo has called in regional forces to help suppress.
Isaac Lukando reports..
Isaac Lukando reports..
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Friday, January 28, 2022
Biden says maintenance is a vital part of infrastructure funding after visiting bridge collapse
U.S. President Biden visited the site of a bridge collapse in Pittsburgh on Friday.
At least ten people were injured, but no one critically, in the accident.
FSN's Caroline Malone reports.
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US north east braces for Storm Kenan
Blizzard warnings have been issued in north eastern states of the US
ahead of a large winter storm set to hit the region.
People are being warned to stay off the roads.
Sarah Walton reports
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ahead of a large winter storm set to hit the region.
People are being warned to stay off the roads.
Sarah Walton reports
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Facebook to Shutter Crypto Project
Facebook is shuttering its cryptocurrency project.
The social media company's plans to shut down the project come just three years after Facebook founded it.
Technology Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details.
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Pentagon warn Russia could invade Ukraine with “very little warning”
America's top military officials have warned Russia could launch an
attack on Ukraine with "very little warning".
But they still say conflict is "not inevitable".
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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[ALT] The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley
said Moscow had the ability to invade quickly.
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said President Putin still had
options to avoid violence.
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attack on Ukraine with "very little warning".
But they still say conflict is "not inevitable".
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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[ALT] The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley
said Moscow had the ability to invade quickly.
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said President Putin still had
options to avoid violence.
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40 percent of Tigrayans lack food
The World Food Program warns that 40 percent of people in Ethiopia's
Tigray region are suffering from an extreme lack of food.
The UN agency warns that less than 10 percent of vital supplies have
reached the conflict-hit region since July.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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Tigray region are suffering from an extreme lack of food.
The UN agency warns that less than 10 percent of vital supplies have
reached the conflict-hit region since July.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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Biden: "distinct possibility" of Russia invasion of Ukraine next month
US President Joe Biden has warned there is a "distinct possibility"
Russia could invade Ukraine next month.
The Pentagon says it has seen more Russian troops massing near
Ukraine's borders.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Russia could invade Ukraine next month.
The Pentagon says it has seen more Russian troops massing near
Ukraine's borders.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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