In a video call US President Joe Biden has directly warned China's
leader Xi Jinping that China will face "consequences" if it helps
Russia with its invasion of Ukraine.
The two men spoke for almost two hours - their first virtual meeting
in three months.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Friday, March 18, 2022
UN agency warns food supply chains are collapsing in Ukraine
The World Food Programme has warned that food supply chains in Ukraine are collapsing as a result of the Russian invasion.
It says the situation is becoming dire in "encircled cities" such as Mariupol.
Ira Spitzer has more.
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[Preview] Wall St eyes Ukraine in coming week
Wall St is expected to continue its rollercoaster ride next week, as
the conflict in Ukraine continues to add volatility to US markets.
The first interest rate rise has done little to worry investors, even
though inflation remains a persistent problem.
Nick Harper reports.
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the conflict in Ukraine continues to add volatility to US markets.
The first interest rate rise has done little to worry investors, even
though inflation remains a persistent problem.
Nick Harper reports.
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Russia again accuses US of developing biological weapons in Ukraine
Russia has again accused the United States of developing biological
weapons in Ukraine.
Russia called a meeting at the United Nations Security Council after
cancelling a vote on a humanitarian resolution it had drafted.
Sarah Walton reports
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weapons in Ukraine.
Russia called a meeting at the United Nations Security Council after
cancelling a vote on a humanitarian resolution it had drafted.
Sarah Walton reports
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Oil price rise pushing up airline fares, says Delta
Higher oil prices will lead to a spike in air fares, according to the boss of the world's second biggest airline.
The US carrier Delta says passengers should expect a 10% increase in prices, or even more for international flights.
Our US Correspondent Benji Hyer reports.
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US Sanctions Ugandan Investor Over Illicit Gold Trade
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The US Treasury has sanctioned Belgian businessman Alain Goetz, and his African Gold Refinery in Uganda, for smuggling millions of dollars worth of precious metal from conflict areas.
The African Gold Refinery in Uganda is among a network of companies the US Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control say is involved in the illicit movement of gold from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Michael Baleke reports from Kampala;
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Final UK travel restrictions scrapped
All remaining Covid-19 travel restrictions have been scrapped in the UK.
Passenger Locator Forms will no longer be necessary for passengers arriving in Britain and unvaccinated travellers will not need to take a Covid test upon arrival.
Sally Patterson has more from London.
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P&O Ferries workers to protest over 'jobs massacre"
Protests are expected to take place at ports all over the UK after 800 P&O Ferries staff members were sacked without notice.
Members of Parliament, workers and unions have condemned the company's decision to replace employees with cheaper agency staff.
Sally Patterson has more from London.
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Russian-backed TV channel RT loses license to broadcast in UK
Britain's media regulator has revoked RT's license to broadcast over the Russian channel's coverage of the Ukraine conflict - effective immediately.
Ofcom said the move was prompted by a probe into the Russian-backed channel's standards of impartiality.
Naomi Choy Smith reports.
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Fire Incident Destroys Over 400 Makeshift Homes Occupied By IDPs In Nigeria’s Borno state
A fire incident has destroyed over 400 makeshift homes which were occupied by internally displaced persons in Nigeria's northeast state of Borno.
The internally displaced persons are victims of an insurgency which has been in operation in the country for over 10 years.
Correspondent Tesem Akende reports.
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PROTESTS AGAINST P&O SACKINGS
A series of protests is being held in the UK against P&O Ferries' decision to sack 800 staff without any notice.
Unions are threatening legal action against the ferry operator for removing the workers, in an announcement made while some were on board their ships.
The company says it would be "not be a viable business" without replacing its staff with cheaper agency workers.
Former Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell says the law needs to change to stop other companies doing the same thing.
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Unions are threatening legal action against the ferry operator for removing the workers, in an announcement made while some were on board their ships.
The company says it would be "not be a viable business" without replacing its staff with cheaper agency workers.
Former Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell says the law needs to change to stop other companies doing the same thing.
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Ugandan Leader Calls for Neutral Interim Government in Sudan
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The chairman of the Transitional Sovereignty Council of the Republic of Sudan Gen. Abdel Fattah Abdelrahman Al – Burhan has held bilateral talks with Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni.
President Museveni reiterated the need for the formation of a neutral interim government in order for peace to return to Sudan.
Isabel Nakirya reports
The chairman of the Transitional Sovereignty Council of the Republic of Sudan Gen. Abdel Fattah Abdelrahman Al – Burhan has held bilateral talks with Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni.
President Museveni reiterated the need for the formation of a neutral interim government in order for peace to return to Sudan.
Isabel Nakirya reports
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Chinese stocks retreat after rollercoaster week
Chinese stocks suffered early falls in Hong Kong, following renewed US concerns over Beijing’s close ties to Russia. The losses round off a rollercoaster week of trading for some of China’s biggest companies.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Thursday, March 17, 2022
Wall St rallies despite concerns over Ukraine
Wall St pulled back from early losses in Thursday trading, despite
persistent concerns about the conflict in Ukraine.
It was the third straight day of gains for US markets, which have
reacted positively to confirmation that interest rate hikes are here
to stay.
Nick Harper reports.
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persistent concerns about the conflict in Ukraine.
It was the third straight day of gains for US markets, which have
reacted positively to confirmation that interest rate hikes are here
to stay.
Nick Harper reports.
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Biden & Xi to speak over Ukraine
US President Joe Biden will speak to Chinese leader Xi Jinping on
Friday, after Washington warned Beijing not to give support to
Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
US intelligence suggests China is willing to provide Moscow with
military and financial assistance.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Friday, after Washington warned Beijing not to give support to
Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
US intelligence suggests China is willing to provide Moscow with
military and financial assistance.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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P&O Ferries fires 800 workers and suspends services
P&O Ferries has sacked 800 staff as part of what it calls "necessary" changes, as the ferry company struggles to stay afloat. Hundreds of seafaring staff were served immediate severance notices on Thursday… and P&O has suspended its sailings for the next few days. Naomi Choy Smith Reports.
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BA.2 coronavirus variant fueling a surge in COVID-19 cases
A new more transmissible subvariant of Omicron is spreading throughout Europe and Asia, and could cause another surge in coronavirus cases in the United States.
Just as all 50 states are lifting mask mandates, and other coronavirus restrictions.
Caroline Malone reports from Washington.
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Bank of England increases interest rate to 0.75%
The Bank of England has raised interest rates to 0.75% with inflation predicted to reach 10% by the end of the year.
The rate increase is in response to numerous factors including the situation in Ukraine and its impact on the UK's economy.
Chris Jones has more from London.
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UN Security Council to hold another emergency meeting on Ukraine
The United Nations Security Council is set to hold another emergency
meeting to discuss the war in Ukraine.
It comes ahead of a possible vote on a resolution on the humanitarian
situation in the country proposed by Russia.
Sarah Walton reports.
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meeting to discuss the war in Ukraine.
It comes ahead of a possible vote on a resolution on the humanitarian
situation in the country proposed by Russia.
Sarah Walton reports.
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Ukraine's defence minister tells EU lawmakers country needs more lethal weapons
Ukraine's defence minister Oleksii Reznikov told European Union lawmakers his country needs more military aid in a virtual address on Thursday.
Reznikov accused Russia of state terror, urging parliamentarians to take more action.
Rosie Birchard reports from Brussels
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