The United Nations Human Rights Council has condemned alleged human
rights violations by Russia in Ukraine.
It's agreed to set up a commission to investigate.
Sarah Walton reports
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Friday, March 4, 2022
Australian cricket legend Shane Warne Dies aged 52
Shane Warne, one of the world's best ever cricketers, has died of a suspected heart attack aged 52.
His management team confirmed that he was found unresponsive in his villa in Thailand on Friday, March 4th.
The Australian is widely recognised as one of the best spin bowlers of all time and his death has been met with countless tributes from sportspeople around the world.
British sports broadcaster Mark Pougatch said he'll be greatly missed.
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Vic Marks is a former England and Somerset cricketer and paid tribute to Warne's career.
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French president Macron confirms he will stand for re-election
The French president has confirmed he will stand for re-election in April's presidential ballot.
The war in Ukraine had forced him to delay declaring - he waited until the last minute to submit the paperwork as Friday/4 March is the deadline for candidates to annonce.
From FSN's bureau in Paris, here's Ross Cullen.
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First Batch Of Nigerian Evacuees From Ukraine Arrive Abuja
The first batch of Nigerians evacuated from Ukraine amid the invasion by Russia have arrived in Abuja, the Nigerian capital.
They touched down at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport around 7am on Friday.
Tesem Akende reports.
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NATO, EU and G7 foreign ministers hold talks in Brussels amid war in Ukraine
NATO foreign ministers are meeting in Brussels to discuss next steps as Russia's attacks on Ukraine continue.
Separate meetings between G7 foreign ministers then EU foreign ministers will follow.
Ukraine's Dmytro Kuleba is expected to join the last round of talks and call for greater support from the West – and stronger sanctions against Moscow.
Rosie Birchard reports from Brussels.
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UKRAINE POWER PLANT 'TAKEN BY RUSSIAN TROOPS'
Ukrainian authorities say the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant has now been seized by Russian forces.
A fire at the plant was extinguished earlier, after Russian shelling.
Radiation levels at the site appear to remain within normal levels.
Moscow correspondent Julia Chapman says it's no surprise to see locations like this targeted.
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A fire at the plant was extinguished earlier, after Russian shelling.
Radiation levels at the site appear to remain within normal levels.
Moscow correspondent Julia Chapman says it's no surprise to see locations like this targeted.
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India intensifies rescue operation as 'humanitarian corridor' is announced in Ukraine
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India is stepping up efforts to rescue students still stuck in Ukraine.
Nearly 1700 are feared trapped in the eastern parts of the country as an intense battle rages on.
Indian ministers are on the ground to aid rescue efforts, as Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.
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Australia – Opposition joins government in condemning China for supporting Russia
Australia's Federal Labor party has joined the government in criticising China for providing a lifeline to Russia.
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison today described Russia as a "self-nominated pariah state" which should be treated in the same way as North Korea.
Shaun Bindley reports from Brisbane.
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Japan government to release 7.5 million barrels of oil in bid to calm market
The Japanese government said Friday it will release 7.5 million barrels of oil from its national reserves in a bid to calm the market amid soaring prices.
The move is part of coordinated efforts by the International Energy Agency as the Russian invasion of Ukraine fuels concerns over supply disruptions.
Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.
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Thursday, March 3, 2022
US officer found not guilty on Breonna Taylor charges
A US jury has found a former Kentucky police officer not guilty of charges relating to the death of Breonna Taylor.
She was killed during a botched raid on her home in March 2020.Nick Harper reports.
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Ukraine in focus during choppy trading session
It was a choppy session on Wall Street Thursday as investors continue
to assess developments in Ukraine.
Energy prices have soared in recent days but they have pulled back a fraction.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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to assess developments in Ukraine.
Energy prices have soared in recent days but they have pulled back a fraction.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Kremlin's US propaganda channel lays of most staff, will terminate most programming
The Kremlin's main propaganda arm in the United States is shutting down.
The production company behind American-originated programming on television network RT has laid off most of its staff and says the move is permanent.
From Washington, Simon Marks reports.
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US sanctions Kremlin spokesman, more oligarchs
The US has sanctioned eight Russians with close ties to President
Vladimir Putin, including Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.
The Biden administration has also imposed visa restrictions on 19
Russian oligarchs and their families.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Vladimir Putin, including Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.
The Biden administration has also imposed visa restrictions on 19
Russian oligarchs and their families.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Putin says invasion of Ukraine is going to plan
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said his invasion of Ukraine is going to plan, and he's described Russians and Ukrainians as "one people".
He said Ukrainians who are trying to resist his military operation are themselves "neo-Nazis", and indicated no plan to back down from his quest to overthrow the Ukrainian government.
Our Moscow correspondent Giles Gibson reports.
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Talks between Russia and Ukraine end with apparent agreement on humanitarian corridor
A second round of talks between Ukrainian and Russian officials has ended with an agreement to set up a humanitarian corridor for the evacuation of civilians and the arrival of medical supplies.
Our reporter Giles Gibson is in Moscow.
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White House: Biden has made no decision on banning Russian oil imports
The White House says President Biden has made no decision on whether to ban imports of Russian oil into the United States.
The President is coming under pressure from Republicans and some Democrats to ban energy supplies from Russia.
White House press secretary Jen Psaki was asked today how the President can justify his decision to carve Russian oil out of the sanctions he's imposed on the Kremlin.
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She also said today that while US intelligence believes a Russian military convoy heading to Kyiv has been stalled by Ukrainian forces, the US has no plans to launch an attack of its own against it.
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After Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia apply for EU membership
Georgia and Moldova say they have applied to join the European Union. This follows Ukraine urging the bloc to give a clearer perspective on membership amid Russian attacks.
Rosie Birchard reports from Brussels.
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Quad leaders fail to jointly condemn Russia
The leaders of the US, India, Japan and Australia have failed to
jointly condemn the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
The so-called Quad grouping of countries have struggled to unite over
the issue, with India the only one of the four refusing to sanction
Moscow.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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jointly condemn the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
The so-called Quad grouping of countries have struggled to unite over
the issue, with India the only one of the four refusing to sanction
Moscow.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Surgeon Gen'l Asks Tech to Provide Data on COVID Misinformation
The US surgeon general is asking major tech platforms to submit information about the scale of COVID-19 misinformation on their sites.
The surgeon general says it's about protecting the nation's health.
Rachel Silverman has this report from San Francisco.
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MULTIPLE ENGLISH COUNCILS LOOK TO BREAK FROM GAZPROM
Councils in England are looking for ways to end their contracts with Russian energy firm Gazprom. The company, which is part-owned by the Russian state - supplies gas to several councils' buildings - but severing ties could be a challenge.
Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.
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