US President Joe Biden is in Poland to look at the humanitarian crisis
created by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
More than 3.5 million Ukrainians have fled the country, many of them to Poland.
Nick Harper reports.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Friday, March 25, 2022
US markets preview
[NOTE: Do not broadcast until Sunday March 27th]
It was a rocky week on Wall Streets with the conflict in Ukraine
continuing to cause rising commodity prices.
But investors have also been buoyed by signs the Federal Reserve is
planning even tougher action to address increasing inflation.
Sarah Walton reports
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It was a rocky week on Wall Streets with the conflict in Ukraine
continuing to cause rising commodity prices.
But investors have also been buoyed by signs the Federal Reserve is
planning even tougher action to address increasing inflation.
Sarah Walton reports
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UN Security Council to discuss North Korea missile test
The United Nations Security Council will meet Friday to discuss the
intercontinental ballistic missile test carried out by North Korea.
The UN Secretary General has condemned the launch.
Sarah Walton reports
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intercontinental ballistic missile test carried out by North Korea.
The UN Secretary General has condemned the launch.
Sarah Walton reports
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British intelligence shows strong Ukrainian resistance, Russians stalling around Kiev
Russian troops are being pushed back around the Ukrainian capital, according to the latest UK intelligence update.
The report also suggests Russian forces are running out of supplies.
Naomi Choy Smith has more.
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Sacked P&O staff offered £36.5m compensation
The head of P&O Ferries is facing pressure to resign over the decision to sack 800 staff without notice.
UK Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said the company knowingly broke the law by not consulting unions.
It's now offering millions in compensation to those impacted.
Sally Patterson reports from London.
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EU and US strike energy deal in bid to wean Europe off of Russian gas
The European Union and the United States have struck a new energy partnership deal in a bid to reduce the EU's dependence on Russian gas as the conflict in Ukraine enters its second month.
US President Joe Biden and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen made the announcement as Biden wrapped up a visit to Brussels for NATO, G7 and EU summits.
Rosie Birchard reports from the Belgian capital.
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RUSSIA REACTS TO FRESH SANCTIONS
Russian officials have hit back against the latest round of Western sanctions, claiming they won't work and that they're ruining bilateral relations.
Speaking to Russian media, Security Council Deputy Chairman and ex-President Dmitry Medvedev says the West's whole strategy is "senseless, stupid, and foolish".
Stuart Smith reports.
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visits India
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China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi is in India where he's meeting his counterpart and the country's National Security Advisor.
It's the first visit by a high-ranking Chinese official since the deadly clash broke out on the two country's borders in 2020.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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China Abstains on UN vote Demanding Russia End Ukraine War
China abstained on a UN vote - as expected - overwhelmighly supporting a resolution that blamed Russia for the crisis in Ukraine and called for an immediate ceasefire.
It follows its decision not to vote on a similar resolution earlier this month.
Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.
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It follows its decision not to vote on a similar resolution earlier this month.
Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.
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Japan says North Korea ICBM launch raises threat level
Japan's Defence Minister Nobuo Kishi said Friday that North Korea's launch of a new type of intercontinental ballistic missile has elevated the security threat level.
His comments come after Pyongyang test-fired a missile believed to be its most advanced to date.
Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.
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EU agrees landmark deal to regulate 'big tech'
European Union officials have agreed a landmark deal designed to rein in the power of the world's biggest tech firms.
The Digital Markets Act now heads to the European Parliament for final approval.
Silicon Valley Correspondent Ira Spitzer has more.
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Thursday, March 24, 2022
Wall Street rebounds as new jobless claims hit fifty year low
US markets rallied on Thursday after new figures showed a drop in
unemployment claims.
But trading continues to be volatile as the conflict in Ukraine continues.
Sarah Walton reports
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unemployment claims.
But trading continues to be volatile as the conflict in Ukraine continues.
Sarah Walton reports
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Wall Street rebounds as new jobless claims hit fifty year low
US markets rallied on Thursday after new figures showed a drop in
unemployment claims.
But trading continues to be volatile as the conflict in Ukraine continues.
Sarah Walton reports
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unemployment claims.
But trading continues to be volatile as the conflict in Ukraine continues.
Sarah Walton reports
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Biden calls for G20 to expel Russia, unveils fresh assistance for Ukraine
President Biden says he believes Russia should be stripped of membership in the G20….and he said if other G20 members did not agree, then he would propose that Ukraine should attend the group's summit in Indonesia later this year.
He unveiled a billion dollars in humanitarian relief for Ukraine, and said the US will open its doors to up to 100,000 refugees from the conflict.
Speaking after an emergency NATO summit in Brussels, the President said the alliance is determined to project unprecedented unity in light of the Russian invasion.
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And the President was asked: if Russia uses chemical weapons in Ukraine, will NATO respond?
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Earlier in the day senior US administration officials said a chemical attack by the Russians would NOT lead to a NATO response.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson told reporters NATO is determined to continue sending weaponry to help Ukraine, and additional forces to the alliance's eastern flank.
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Tomorrow President Biden heads to Poland, and he hinted today at a possible trip into Ukraine….although held back from disclosing any details.
Biden supports Russia G20 expulsion
US President Joe Biden says he supports the idea of expelling Russia from the
G20 as punishment for Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
The President has attended meetings in Brussels with NATO and the G20,
during which he announced new American sanctions against Russia, and a
plan to allow 100,000 refugees into the US.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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G20 as punishment for Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
The President has attended meetings in Brussels with NATO and the G20,
during which he announced new American sanctions against Russia, and a
plan to allow 100,000 refugees into the US.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Biden supports expelling Russia from G20
US President Joe Biden says he supports Russia being expelled from the
G20 over its invasion of Ukraine.
He's also warning the US is ready to respond if Russia launches an
attack using chemical weapons.
President Biden spoke to reporters in Brussels after meetings with
NATO and the G20 aimed at shoring up a united front against Moscow.
Mr Biden was asked if Russia should be punished for its invasion of
its neighbor by being thrown out of the Group of 20 countries.
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President Biden was asked if the US would act if the Kremlin used
chemical weapons, something the US leader has warned could happen.
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President Biden said President Putin underestimated NATO and how the
western military alliance would respond.
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The US has warned China could help Russia with military and economic
support, but President Biden said he hoped China's leader Xi Jinping
would think carefully before acting.
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G20 over its invasion of Ukraine.
He's also warning the US is ready to respond if Russia launches an
attack using chemical weapons.
President Biden spoke to reporters in Brussels after meetings with
NATO and the G20 aimed at shoring up a united front against Moscow.
Mr Biden was asked if Russia should be punished for its invasion of
its neighbor by being thrown out of the Group of 20 countries.
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President Biden was asked if the US would act if the Kremlin used
chemical weapons, something the US leader has warned could happen.
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President Biden said President Putin underestimated NATO and how the
western military alliance would respond.
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The US has warned China could help Russia with military and economic
support, but President Biden said he hoped China's leader Xi Jinping
would think carefully before acting.
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OUT: "…engaged."
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UN condemns North Korea missile test
The United Nations has condemned North Korea's test of a banned
intercontinental ballistic missile.
The move has been seen as a major escalation of tensions in the region.
Sarah Walton reports
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intercontinental ballistic missile.
The move has been seen as a major escalation of tensions in the region.
Sarah Walton reports
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UN General Assembly backs Ukraine's humanitarian resolution
The United Nations General Assembly has voted in favor of a resolution
calling for safe humanitarian access to Ukraine and condemning
Russia's invasion.
A competing resolution that didn't mention Russia was rejected.
Sarah Walton reports.
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calling for safe humanitarian access to Ukraine and condemning
Russia's invasion.
A competing resolution that didn't mention Russia was rejected.
Sarah Walton reports.
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NATO leaders agree to reinforce alliance's eastern flank
NATO leaders have agreed to send troop reinforcements to the alliance's eastern fringes in light of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Four new battle groups are to be positioned in Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria and Slovakia after NATO leaders ratified the decision at an emergency summit in Brussels today.
US President Joe Biden has also announced fresh initiatives.
Reporter Linda Kennedy is covering both the NATO summit that took place this morning, plus two other leader-level meetings in Brussels today.
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US sanctions 400 Russian lawmakers & defense companies
The US is sanctioning more than 400 Russian lawmakers, elites and
defense companies over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
The latest measures come as western nations develop a new raft of
measures to impose against the Kremlin.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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defense companies over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
The latest measures come as western nations develop a new raft of
measures to impose against the Kremlin.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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