Police in the Canadian capital are beginning to crack down on
trucker-led protests after the Mayor of Ottawa declared a state of
emergency.
Eleven days of protests have crippled Canada's capital as
demonstrations continue against COVID-19 restrictions.
Nick Harper reports.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Monday, February 7, 2022
CHANCELLOR SCHOLZ IN WASHINGTON TO DISCUSS UKRAINE
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will meet today with US President Joe Biden, as America and Europe continue to grow concerned about a possible conflict erupting between Russia and Ukraine.
Over 100,000 Russian troops have been placed on the Ukrainian border - with US intelligence saying that roughly 70 percent of the forces Russia would need for a full scale invasion have now been put in position.
Over 100,000 Russian troops have been placed on the Ukrainian border - with US intelligence saying that roughly 70 percent of the forces Russia would need for a full scale invasion have now been put in position.
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Uganda Proposes 1 year Jail Term for Deliberate COVID Infections
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Uganda has proposed a one-year jail term for concealment of infectious diseases.
The law in offing seeks to address the emerging diseases such as COVID-19 and Ebola.
On conviction, a person who violates this law may also be liable to a fine or both.
Michael Baleke reports from Kampala;
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UK and ROI decide against 2030 World Cup bid -- but throw hat in the ring for Euros
The UK and the Republic of Ireland will not bid for the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The countries will instead focus on a joint effort to host the European Football Championship two years earlier.
From London, Benji Hyer reports.
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FOREIGN FIGHTERS CAPTURED
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The Congolese army says it has arrested three Tanzanian nationals who were recruited by rebels of the Allied Democratic Forces to carry out attacks against civilians and government forces in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The Tanzanians were reportedly recruited in Butembo city in the country's east.
Chris Ocamringa has that report from Kinshasa.
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EU and US in talks on energy security amid tensions with Russia
Top officials from the European Union and the United States are meeting in Washington DC for talks on energy security. The EU-US Energy Council was originally launched in 2009, but Monday's meeting of the high level body comes amid concerns over a buildup of Russian troops near Ukraine and the potential implications for EU countries' energy supplies.
From Brussels, Rosie Birchard has more.
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CARRIE JOHNSON 'SHOULD BE OFF LIMITS'
Boris Johnson's wife Carrie should be 'off limits' in criticism of the government.
That's the message from Health Secretary Sajid Javid, as Carrie Johnson claims there's been a 'brutal campaign' against her by former aides to the Prime Minister.
She's released a statement saying she plays 'no role' in government, despite claims to the contrary in a new book.
Health Secretary Sajid Javid says
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That's the message from Health Secretary Sajid Javid, as Carrie Johnson claims there's been a 'brutal campaign' against her by former aides to the Prime Minister.
She's released a statement saying she plays 'no role' in government, despite claims to the contrary in a new book.
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Schools and Universities in India's capital reopen after two years of disruption
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Schools and colleges are reopening in India's capital after nearly two years of COVID-19 led disruptions.
This comes as the country recorded its lowest daily caseload in a month on Monday – sparking hopes that the country's third wave may have peaked.
Ishan Garg reports.
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Hong Kong orders widespread testing to combat COVID outbreak
The Hong Kong government is issuing widespread COVID-19 testing orders in a bid to stop the city’s latest coronavirus outbreak. Health authorities say there are hundreds of transmission chains in the community.
Richard Kimber reports.
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Ottawa Mayor declares State of Emergency over Trucker Protest
The Mayor of Ottawa has declared a state of emergency due to the disruption caused by a trucker-led protest against COVID-19 restrictions.
Jim Watson said the situation in the Canadian Capital was "completely out of control."
Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.
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Jim Watson said the situation in the Canadian Capital was "completely out of control."
Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.
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Sunday, February 6, 2022
Ukraine in focus as Biden welcomes Germany's Scholz
The Ukraine crisis and energy security will be in focus as US
President Joe Biden welcomes German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to the
White House on Monday.
It comes as the German leader looks to overcome criticism of divided loyalties.
As Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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President Joe Biden welcomes German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to the
White House on Monday.
It comes as the German leader looks to overcome criticism of divided loyalties.
As Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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UN report: North Korean hackers stole $50m for weapons progams
A United Nations report has revealed that North Korean hackers have
stolen more than $50m worth of cryptocurrency to help fund missile
programs.
The cyber-criminals targeted digital currency exchanges in North
America, Europe and Asia.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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stolen more than $50m worth of cryptocurrency to help fund missile
programs.
The cyber-criminals targeted digital currency exchanges in North
America, Europe and Asia.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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US: Russia could take Kyiv in days causing 50,000 deaths
United States military assessments are warning Russia could take
Ukraine's capital in a matter of days in an invasion that could cause
50,000 civilian deaths.
The latest documents suggest Russia has assembled about 70% of the
military it needs to mount a full-scale invasion.
Russia has labelled the assessment as "scaremongering".
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Ukraine's capital in a matter of days in an invasion that could cause
50,000 civilian deaths.
The latest documents suggest Russia has assembled about 70% of the
military it needs to mount a full-scale invasion.
Russia has labelled the assessment as "scaremongering".
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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India mourns death of singer Lata Mangeshkar
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India is mourning the death of one of the country's most beloved singers, Lata Mangeshkar, who died on Sunday at the age of 92.
The singer, whose voice was featured in hundreds of Bollywood films, has been cremated with full state honours.
Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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India is mourning the death of one of the country's most beloved singers, Lata Mangeshkar, who died on Sunday at the age of 92.
The singer, whose voice was featured in hundreds of Bollywood films, has been cremated with full state honours.
Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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Friday, February 4, 2022
Pence breaks with Trump over election claims
Former US Vice President Mike Pence has said Donald Trump was "wrong"
to claim he was able to overturn the election.
It's the most high-profile break to date with his former boss, who
still claims the 2020 presidential election was stolen from him.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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to claim he was able to overturn the election.
It's the most high-profile break to date with his former boss, who
still claims the 2020 presidential election was stolen from him.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Jury Convicts Michael Avenatti
California lawyer Michael Avenatti has been convicted of stealing nearly 300 thousand dollars from adult film actress Stormy Daniels.
He rose to fame representing Daniels…as she tried to escape the terms of a hush payment deal that kept her from speaking publicly about an alleged sexual encounter with Donald Trump.
Rachel Silverman has details.
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Texas man pleads not guilty to threatening to kill Georgia election officials
A Texas man who authorities say threatened Georgia election officials after the 2020 presidential race - has pleaded not guilty.
According to the indictment, Chad Christopher Stark posted a message on Craigslist early last January - calling on "Georgia Patriots" to kill election and government officials, amid a wave of bogus claims of widespread election fraud.
Toni Waterman has more.
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According to the indictment, Chad Christopher Stark posted a message on Craigslist early last January - calling on "Georgia Patriots" to kill election and government officials, amid a wave of bogus claims of widespread election fraud.
Toni Waterman has more.
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Strong jobs report despite Covid surge
The U.S. saw a leap in hiring last month surprising Wall Street
analysts and the Biden administration.
And there were significant upward revision to November and December's
jobs reports.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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analysts and the Biden administration.
And there were significant upward revision to November and December's
jobs reports.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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US Covid-19 commission gains bipartisan support
The United States is on track to set up a bipartisan commission to
investigate the origins of Covid-19 and the government's response.
It comes amid warnings that federal money is running out to fund
testing and vaccines.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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investigate the origins of Covid-19 and the government's response.
It comes amid warnings that federal money is running out to fund
testing and vaccines.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Inflation trackers in focus on Wall Street [Preview]
Investors on Wall Street will turn their attention this week to some
key inflation readings.
And earnings season will continue to be watched closely throughout the
trading week.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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key inflation readings.
And earnings season will continue to be watched closely throughout the
trading week.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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