Friday, April 1, 2022

Japan prepared to act on oil reserves release

Japan says it's prepared to make more economic policy changes, after the US announced the largest ever release of oil from emergency reserves.
Japan is one of the world's largest oil consumers, and surging prices are slowing the country's post-pandemic recovery.
Nora Weinek reports from Tokyo.

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Australia responds to Zelenskys address to parliament

Australia is finalising details of how many "Bushmaster" military vehicles will be sent to Ukraine.

President Volodomir Zelensky requested Australia help arm his country and send the armoured vehicles, during an historic address to the countries Federal Parliament on Thursday.

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Hong Kong residents return home as flight bans lifted

Thousands of stranded Hong Kongers are beginning to return to the city, as COVID-19 flight bans are being lifted. The relaxation of the rules comes as daily case numbers continue to fall after the city’s worst virus outbreak since the start of the pandemic. 

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.


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Thursday, March 31, 2022

US markets see worst quarter for stocks in 2 years

The Dow dropped more than 550 points on Thursday after President Joe
Biden announced the largest ever release from strategic oil reserves.

It marked the end of a volatile month of trading in the US.

Sarah Walton reports

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Mike Pence calls for GOP to "relentlessly" focus on the future, sparking hints of Presidential bid

Former US Vice-President Mike Pence has taken a major step toward running for the White House in 2024, by releasing a 19-page policy agenda casting himself as the future for the Republican Party and the country. 


Benji Hyer reports from Washington DC. 


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Fentanyl pill seizures jumps nearly 5,000 percent in US

A new study reveals that police in the U.S. seized nearly 10 million
counterfeit pills that contain fentanyl last year- a significant spike
compared to previous years.

Fentanyl is up to 50 times stronger than heroin and is largely blamed
for the huge surge in accidental overdoses in recent years.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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UN appeal for Afghanistan raises $2.4 billion

Countries around the world have pledged nearly $2.5 dollars to help
humanitarian assistance for Afghanistan.

But the total is so far well below the target of $4.4 set by the United Nations.

Sarah Walton reports

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Biden to unleash the largest drawdown of oil in American history

U.S. President Joe Biden is ordering the release of 1 million barrels of oil per day from the country's strategic reserves, in a bid to rein in high energy prices.

The price of gas has spiked in recent weeks as the U.S. imposed sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.

Toni Waterman has more from Texas.

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NATO sees no pull-back of Russian troops in Ukraine, expects more attacks

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg says the alliance is seeing no pull-back of Russian troops in Ukraine, warning additional offensive actions can be expected.


This comes after Moscow pledged to reduce attacks in Northern Ukraine after peace talks earlier this week.


Rosie Birchard reports from Brussels, where NATO is headquartered.


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Biden to turn on the oil reserve spigot to rein in gas prices

Biden to turn on the oil reserve spigot to rein in gas prices

U.S. President Joe Biden is expected to issue an order on Thursday to release oil from the country's strategic reserves, in a bid to rein in high energy prices.

The price of gas has spiked in recent weeks as the US imposed sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.

Toni Waterman has more from Texas.

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Afghanistan appeal is largest ever launched by UN

The United Nations has launched its largest ever appeal for a single
country, to try to raise $4.4 billion dollars for Afghanistan.

The organization warns 23 million people are facing acute food insecurity.

Sarah Walton reports

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Seven Bodies Recovered, Others Missing As Locals Drown in Nigerian River

At least seven bodies of people who drowned in a river in Nigeria's north central state of Niger have been recovered. 

They are mostly women and children and were in a boat which capsized while in transit.

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports.

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Free Covid-19 testing to be scrapped in England

Most people in England will no longer receive free Covid-19 tests, under new rules brought in from April 1st.


Instead, the public will have to pay for lateral flow and PCR tests, as part of the government's living with covid-19 plan.


Sally Patterson reports from London.


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Russia has 'massively misjudged' Ukraine conflict - GCHQ

A leading figure in British intelligence believes that Russia has 'massively misjudged' the conflict with Ukraine.


Sir Jeremy Fleming, the head of GCHQ, also believes that close advisers to Vladimir Putin are not telling him the truth about the military situation.


John Bevir (Beaver) reports.


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Making a rare public speech, the man in charge of the UK's cyber and security agency, gave more details about some of the problems being faced by the invading force.


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UKRAINE ATTEMPTS MARIUPOL EVACUATIONS

Ukraine has sent dozens of buses to the city of Mariupol to try and evacuate civilians.

Russia says it will observe a ceasefire around the besieged city to allow people to leave.

Olly Barratt reports from Riga, Latvia.

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Breakaway region of Georgia may hold referendum on joining Russia

South Ossetia, a breakaway region of Georgia, could hold a referendum on joining Russia in the coming months. It comes as leaders of separatists regions of Ukraine have suggested a similar move. Julia Chapman has more.

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UK's Truss visits India as Russia's Lavrov to fly in on same day

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Britain's foreign minister Liz Truss is visiting India on Thursday, as her Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov is due to travel to New Delhi on the same day.

India is coming under growing pressure from western allies to condemn Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai

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Australia – Bullying claims against Prime Minister intensify.

The Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison continues to reject bullying claims, as third Senator criticises his behaviour.


Independent Jackie Lambie claims the P-M tried to intimidate her, in particular during talks on asylum seekers.

Shaun Bindley reports.

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Japan task force to reduce dependence on Russia

Japan has set up a task force to reduce the country's dependence on Russia.

It plans to ask oil-producing nations to increase their output, among other countermeasures.

Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo. 


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Hong Kong slams UK after British judges quit the city's top court

The Hong Kong government says UK political pressure is to blame for the resignation of two high profile British judges from the city’s top court. The judges said the impact of Hong Kong’s controversial National Security Law meant they had no option but to quit. 

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong. 


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