Tuesday, March 29, 2022

Japan to fight surging prices with stimulus package

Japan is planning to craft a new stimulus package as rising import costs weigh on its economy. The government has already enacted the largest ever budget for fiscal 2022 as the country emerges from the Covid-19 pandemic.

Nora Weinek reports from Tokyo.

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Hong Kong government urged to relax COVID-19 rules as cases drop

The Hong Kong government is being urged to speed up its relaxation of COVID-19 travel rules, as the number of daily cases continues to fall. A range of measures are being eased this week, but industry representatives say it’s not enough to help save businesses from bankruptcy. 

Richard Kimber in Hong Kong. 

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Solomon Island's PM Hits Out at China Security Deal Backlash

The Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands, Manasseh Sogavare expressed anger over the backlash to his country's security talks with China, calling it "very insulting".

That's after a leak document revealed China could boost its military presence there.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Will Smith apologizes to Chris Rock for Oscars slap

Actor Will Smith has apologized to Chris Rock for slapping the comedian at Sunday night's Oscars ceremony following Rock's joke about Smith's wife's shaved head, the result of a medical condition.


The Motion Picture Academy of Arts and Sciences has said it is opening a formal review into the incident.


Ira Spitzer has more from California.


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Monday, March 28, 2022

US markets rally in final hour of trading

US markets rebounded in the final hour of trading after falling oil
prices saw share prices drop earlier in the day.

Investors had been reacting to news of a major new Covid-19 lockdown in China

Sarah Walton reports

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Biden denies he's seeking "regime change" in Moscow, has no regrets over Saturday comment despite White House walkback

President Biden has insisted that he was not calling for "regime change" in Moscow when he said on Saturday that Russian President Vladimir Putin could not remain in power.


Mr. Biden told reporters he was simply expressing his personal moral outrage over the Russian leader's prosecution of the war in Ukraine.


The President said questions about his ad libbed comments at the end of his Warsaw speech were "ridiculous", and insisted he had done no damage to transatlantic relations with America's allies nor complicated the crisis.


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UN to ramp up efforts to establish Ukraine humanitarian ceasefire

The United Nations is seeking to step up efforts in securing a
humanitarian ceasefire in Ukraine.

The UN says more than 800 people have been killed and over six million
internally displaced since Russia's invasion.

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.

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Federal judge: Trump "more than likely" committed crime trying to overturn election

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A US federal judge has ruled that former President Donald Trump "more likely than not" committed crimes in trying to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.

It's a significant breakthrough for the House committee investigating the January 6th attack on the Capitol, as it weighs making a criminal referral to the Justice Department.

From Washington, Kate Fisher reports


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Abramovich, Ukrainian negotiators "poisoned" during March talks in Kyiv

A spokesman for Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich has confirmed reports that he suffered from an unexplained illness earlier this month after participating in early-stage talks in Kyiv about negotiations with the Russians.


The Wall Street Journal newspaper reports that Mr. Abramovich along with two Ukrainian negotiators suffered from eyesight and skin issues after the meeting.


Mr. Abramovich received medical attention in Turkey after temporarily losing his sight.


The Ukrainian negotiators claim the men were poisoned by hardliners in Russia seeking to torpedo the talks.


Max Colchester is the Wall Journal Reporter who broke the story.


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Los Angeles police not investigating Will Smith's Oscar slap

The Los Angeles Police say they won't be investigating Will Smith's slap of Chris Rock, unless the comedian files a complaint.

So far Chris Rock has declined to file a police report.

Ira Spitzer reports from California.

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Russia to restrict visas for foreigners from "unfriendly states" including the US

Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to sign a presidential decree, restricting visas for foreigners from a raft of “unfriendly states”.

The list includes, among others: the U.S. and Canada, the U.K. and all European Union states, in retaliation for sanctions against Russia.


The move comes as western unity against Russia shows further sign of strain.


Nina-Maria Potts reports:


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M23 REBEL ATTACK

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Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo say fighters of a rebel group called  M23 attacked their army positions in the country's east on Sunday night sparking heavy fighting.

Hundreds of people have been forced to flee their homes as the army deployed more troops to bolster its positions.

Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

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P&O Ferries under pressure to rehire 800 fired workers

P&O Ferries is facing pressure from the British government to rehire 800 employees the firm fired without notice earlier this month.

The Transport Secretary has written to P&O's chief executive urging him to reconsider, and is due to meet rival bosses to keep ferries running.

Sally Patterson reports.

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Rwanda Lobbies for Funding to Fight Insurgents in Mozambique

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Rwanda says it will welcome any financial support from the international community to help fight insurgents in the oil rich Mozambique province of Cabo Delgado.

Rwanda has around 2000 forces deployed in Mozambique where terrorists have killed locals and are  threatening the construction of a liquified gas project.

Rwanda is fighting alongside the Southern African Development Community or SADC in Mozambique

Isabel Nakirya reports

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Nigeria Govt. Says Over 11 Million Citizens Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19 In The Country

The Nigerian government says more than 11 million citizens have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in the country.

The country began vaccination of its citizens against the pandemic in March last year.

 

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports.

 

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Trading resumes on all shares on Moscow stock exchange

Trading has resumed for all shares on Moscow's stock exchange after a partial reopening last week. The trading session will be shorter than usual and there are still restrictions on transactions. Julia Chapman has more.

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EU ministers mull new reception measures for Ukrainian refugees

More than 3.7 million people have now fled the conflict in Ukraine, according to the United Nations.

In Brussels, interior ministers from all 27 EU member states are meeting to mull next steps in their response and accommodation efforts for the growing number of Ukrainian refugees.


Rosie Birchard reports.


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UKRAINE 'READY TO DISCUSS NEUTRAL STATUS'

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky says his country would discuss neutrality as part of a peace deal with Russia.

But he says it would have to be guaranteed by third parties and be put to a referendum.

Peace negotiations are due to resume between the two countries later in Turkey.

Lee Reaney from the Kyiv Post says many Ukrainians are sceptical about them.

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Japan’s “Drive My Car” wins Oscar for best international film

The Japanese movie "Drive My Car" has won the Academy Award for best international film. It's only the second time a Japanese film has won the category.

Nora Weinek reports from Tokyo.

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‘Coda’ wins best picture and Will Smith slaps Chris Rock at Oscars

'Coda' has taken home the Oscar for Best Picture at the 94th annual Academy Awards.


But the ceremony's most memorable moment came when actor Will Smith slapped Chris Rock on stage after the comedian insulted his wife. 


Ira Spitzer has more from California.


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