The United States has accused Russia of using the United Nations
Security Council to try to legitimize misinformation.
It comes after Russia called a meeting of the body to discuss it's
allegations that Ukraine is developing biological weapons.
Sarah Walton reports
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Friday, March 11, 2022
Nail in the coffin for Texas abortion law challenge
A major setback for abortion advocates in Texas.
The state's highest court has rejected a legal challenge to a new abortion law, that bans the procedure after about six weeks of pregnancy.
The ruling effectively ends abortion providers' efforts to block the law at the federal level.
Toni Waterman has more.
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The state's highest court has rejected a legal challenge to a new abortion law, that bans the procedure after about six weeks of pregnancy.
The ruling effectively ends abortion providers' efforts to block the law at the federal level.
Toni Waterman has more.
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US, EU and G7 announce further economic costs on Russia
The US has imposed a further economic hit on Russia, as Washington aims to hold Moscow accountable for its invasion of Ukraine.
President Joe Biden announced a series of new measures that he said would deal "another crushing blow to the Russian economy."
From Washington DC, Benji Hyer reports.
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Ukraine developments and Fed in focus on Wall Street [PREVEW]
Investors in the United States will continue to monitor developments
in Ukraine this week- especially its impact on the energy sector.
Domestically the Federal Reserve is convening this week and are widely
expected to begin raising interest rates.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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in Ukraine this week- especially its impact on the energy sector.
Domestically the Federal Reserve is convening this week and are widely
expected to begin raising interest rates.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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UN receive “credible” reports of Russia using cluster bombs in Ukraine
The United Nations says it has received credible reports that Russia
has used cluster munitions in Ukraine.
A spokesperson for the UN's human rights office says the use of such
weapons is incompatible with international law.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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has used cluster munitions in Ukraine.
A spokesperson for the UN's human rights office says the use of such
weapons is incompatible with international law.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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EU readies new Russia sanctions, mulls Ukraine's membership bid
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says the bloc is preparing a fourth package of sanctions in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
EU leaders met in Versailles to discuss energy supplies, defence spending and Kyiv's membership bid for the bloc.
Rosie Birchard reports from Brussels.
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UN to discuss Russian claims of US biological weapon development in Ukraine
The United Nations Security Council is to meet on Friday to discuss
Russia's claims that the US is developing biblical weapons in Ukraine.
The US has said the allegations are disinformation.
Sarah Walton reports
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Russia's claims that the US is developing biblical weapons in Ukraine.
The US has said the allegations are disinformation.
Sarah Walton reports
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U.S. Congress passed $1.5tr funding bill with Ukraine support
US lawmakers have passed a $1.5 trillion dollar funding bill, which
includes more than $13 billion to help Ukraine.
The agreement narrowly averts a shutdown this weekend, keeping the
government funded until September.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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includes more than $13 billion to help Ukraine.
The agreement narrowly averts a shutdown this weekend, keeping the
government funded until September.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Kenya lifts mask mandate
Kenya's Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe says wearing of face masks in open public places had been lifted and full in-person worship for vaccinated persons restored.
Isaac Lukando from Dar es Salaam reports.
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Extraordinary meeting planned over Ukraine for Council of Europe
The Council of Europe will hold an extraordinary two-day session next week to address the Russian invasion over Ukraine.
Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to address the meeting of Europe's top human rights and rule of law organisation when it meets on Monday and Tuesday.
From FSN's bureau in Paris, here's Ross Cullen.
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Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to address the meeting of Europe's top human rights and rule of law organisation when it meets on Monday and Tuesday.
From FSN's bureau in Paris, here's Ross Cullen.
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POLAND REFUGEE UPDATE
The UN says the number of refugees fleeing the violence in Ukraine now tops 2 million -- with that figure expected to climb in the next few weeks.
Most people are heading to Poland, which has taken in a majority of the displaced people.
From Warsaw, Ryan Thompson reports.
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UK IMPOSES SANCTIONS ON RUSSIAN DUMA
The UK Foreign Secretary has pledged to 'tighten the screw' on those deemed to support Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to invade Ukraine. The government has announced sanctions on 386 members of Russia's parliament, a day after 15 oligarchs were targeted. Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.
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UK Journalist in Kyiv says mass graves being filled in Ukraine
Russia has continued to bombard Ukraine with airstrikes and shelling.
New targets, such as Lutsk and Dnipro have now faced heavy Russian attacks.
The number of casualties since the invasion is in the thousands.
Journalist Oz Katerji is in Kyiv, he says the situation is worsening.
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He adds that the military and volunteers have now barricaded the capital city.
That, he says, will make it extremely difficult for Russians to enter the city with tanks.
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People in Britain will be encouraged to open their homes to Ukrainian refugees.
Details will be set out next week to allow people without family links to the UK to come to the country.
It's understood they'll be allowed to stay for up to a year at first.
The Bishop of Burnley says he would like to take a family in.
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Details will be set out next week to allow people without family links to the UK to come to the country.
It's understood they'll be allowed to stay for up to a year at first.
The Bishop of Burnley says he would like to take a family in.
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Modi's party wins big in regional elections
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party has won four out of five states in key regional elections in India.
Analysts believe this sets the stage for a potential win for Mr. Modi in 2024 – when he will seek a third term.
But the loss of seat share in some states could be encouraging for opposition parties, as Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.
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Hong Kong health chiefs say COVID-19 outbreak may have peaked
Hong Kong’s health authorities say the city’s COVID-19 outbreak may have reached its peak, and that daily case numbers and deaths should soon start to come down. But the government says it’s too early to relax the city’s strict travel restrictions.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Facebook to allow some forms of "violent speech" towards Russia
Facebook says it is temporarily modifying its hate speech policy to allow certain calls for violence towards Russia as a result of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
However, the company says it won't allow calls for violence against Russian civilians.
Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco
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Thursday, March 10, 2022
Losses on Wall Street as the U.S. stock market continues to swing
U.S. stocks lost ground Thursday as negotiations between Ukrainian and
Russian officials failed to yield results.
All eyes on Wall Street are fixed on the war in Ukraine but U.S.
inflation data also weighed on sentiment during trading hours.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Russian officials failed to yield results.
All eyes on Wall Street are fixed on the war in Ukraine but U.S.
inflation data also weighed on sentiment during trading hours.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Threats against election officials rise over baseless fraud claims
US local election officials are increasingly concerned about facing threats fuelled by false allegations of voter fraud in the last Presidential race, according to a national survey published on Thursday.
It says that one in five of these officials are "somewhat" or "very unlikely" to stay in their jobs through the 2024 contest.
From Washington DC, Benji Hyer reports.
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Ukraine civilian death toll rises to at least 516
The United Nations has confirmed that 516 civilians have now been
killed by fighting in Ukraine but the true figure is expected to be
much higher.
More than 2.3 million people have also fled the country.
Sarah Walton reports
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killed by fighting in Ukraine but the true figure is expected to be
much higher.
More than 2.3 million people have also fled the country.
Sarah Walton reports
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