British airliner, Easyjet, has cancelled hundreds of flights over Easter.
The company blamed the cancellations on high rates of Covid-19 leading to staff shortages.
Sally Patterson has more in London.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Monday, April 4, 2022
Reports: Downing Street staffers who attended party on eve of Prince Philip's funeral amongst those fined by UK police
Downing Street staffers who attended a party the evening before Prince Philip's funeral were reportedly among those fined by UK authorities last week.
The Metropolitan Police issued twenty "fixed penalty notices," the first fines stemming from its "Partygate" investigation.
Giles Gibson reports from London.
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French president urges new sanctions on Russia after Bucha attack in Ukraine
The French president has denounced what he called "a war crime" in Ukraine, as he echoed international condemnation after the retreat of Russian forces in the town of Bucha led to the discovery of hundreds of civilian bodies.
"The images are unbearable. There is clearly suspicion of war crimes," Emmanuel Macron told French media on Monday.
From FSN's bureau in Paris, here's Ross Cullen.
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"The images are unbearable. There is clearly suspicion of war crimes," Emmanuel Macron told French media on Monday.
From FSN's bureau in Paris, here's Ross Cullen.
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EU mulls fresh sanctions amid reports of Russian war crimes in Bucha
French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday called for more sanctions on Moscow after Kyiv accused Russian forces of killing civilians in the Ukrainian town of Bucha. The Kremlin denies the allegations.
The EU is mulling the next steps in its response to ongoing Russian attacks in Ukraine.
Rosie Birchard reports from Brussels.
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Russia denies killing civilians in Bucha
Ukraine has accused Russia of committing atrocities in the Kyiv suburb of Bucha, where it says civilians were executed in the street and mass graves have been uncovered. Russia has dismissed the allegation as a provocation. Julia Chapman reports from Moscow, where journalists are subject to reporting restrictions.
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Zelensky Delivers Address at Grammy Awards
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made a surprise taped appearance at the 64th annual Grammy awards held in Las Vegas. He implored the Grammy crowd to help support his country against Russia's invasion.
Rachel Silverman reports on the music industry awards program.
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Major Revamp for Tokyo Stock Market
Stocks in Tokyo opened moderately higher following a shakeup of Japanese markets.
The Tokyo Stock Exchange has overhauled its grouping of shares and imposed stricter listing standards to try and attract more foreign investment.
Nora Weinek reports from Japan.
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The Tokyo Stock Exchange has overhauled its grouping of shares and imposed stricter listing standards to try and attract more foreign investment.
Nora Weinek reports from Japan.
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Hong Kong's leader Carrie Lam won't seek re-election
Hong Kong’s Chief Executive Carrie Lam says she won’t contest the city’s upcoming leadership election. The announcement ends months of speculation over her political future.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Shanghai begins mass city-wide testing as COVID-19 outbreak grows
China is sending thousands of medics and military personnel to Shanghai, to carry out a mass test of the city’s 26 million residents amid a growing outbreak of Covid-19.
More than nine thousand new cases were discovered on Monday.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Faced with no-confidence vote, Pakistan PM calls for fresh elections
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Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan has called fresh elections after a vote of no-confidence against him was disallowed by the Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly.
The vote could've cost Mr. Khan his tenure.
Opposition parties are calling the cancellation of the vote unconstitutional – and intend to appeal against it in the country's Supreme Court.
Ishan Garg reports.
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Sunday, April 3, 2022
Mass Shooting in Sacramento
A shooting in the California capital has left at least six people dead and 10 people hospitalized.
Sacramento police are asking the public for help in identifying any suspects.
Rachel Silverman has more.
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Saturday, April 2, 2022
Will Smith resigns from Academy
Will Smith has resigned from the Academy, the organization that hands out the Oscars.
In a surprise move, he said he will "fully accept any and all consequences" for his physical assault of comedian Chris Rock at last Sunday night's ceremonies.
Our US correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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Friday, April 1, 2022
Biden nixing Trump-era pandemic order blocking migrants at the US-Mexico border
The Biden administration announced on Friday that it is lifting a health order that has blocked migrants from entering the United States.
The President had come under pressure to get rid of the Trump-era rule, but Republicans are objecting - warning of a flood of migrants at the US-Mexico border.
Toni Waterman has more from Texas.
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The President had come under pressure to get rid of the Trump-era rule, but Republicans are objecting - warning of a flood of migrants at the US-Mexico border.
Toni Waterman has more from Texas.
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UN announces 2 month truce in Yemen
The United Nations has announced a two month truce in Yemen.
It's the first break in fighting in the country since 2016.
Sarah Walton reports
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It's the first break in fighting in the country since 2016.
Sarah Walton reports
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Staten Island Amazon workforce becomes first in US to back unionization
Amazon workers at a warehouse in New York have voted to form a union.
It is the first time staff at an Amazon site in the US have agreed to
unionization.
Sarah Walton reports
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It is the first time staff at an Amazon site in the US have agreed to
unionization.
Sarah Walton reports
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After summit, EU says China cannot turn a blind eye to Russia's actions
The EU says China cannot turn a blind eye to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The remarks were made by European Council President Charles Michel after Beijing and Brussels held their first summit since 2020.
Following the virtual talks, Chinese President Xi Jinping said both sides should add stabilising factors to a turbulent world, according to Chinese state media.
Rosie Birchard reports from Brussels.
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U.S. economy adds robust 431,000 jobs in March
The U.S. economy added 431,000 jobs in March despite concerns over
inflation and a possible recession.
The easing of Covid-19 restrictions across the United States has
helped support hiring- especially in the hospitality industry.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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inflation and a possible recession.
The easing of Covid-19 restrictions across the United States has
helped support hiring- especially in the hospitality industry.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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US Senators near new Covid-19 funding agreement
US senators are nearing a deal on Covid-19 funding as they try to pass
a stalled stimulus package.
They've slashed the proposed $15bn emergency funds as some Republicans
were unhappy with the high price tag.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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a stalled stimulus package.
They've slashed the proposed $15bn emergency funds as some Republicans
were unhappy with the high price tag.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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UN Peacekeepers deloyed to northeastern Mali
UN Peacekeepers have been deployed to northeastern Mali following a
spate of civilian killings.
There's been a surge of terrorist attacks in the region over the last month.
Sarah Walton reports.
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spate of civilian killings.
There's been a surge of terrorist attacks in the region over the last month.
Sarah Walton reports.
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[PREVIEW FOR NEXT WEEK] Fed minutes and energy prices to dominate week ahead on Wall Street
The release of minutes from the last Federal Reserve meeting will be
of keen interest for Wall Street analysts in the upcoming trading
week.
And investors will continue to monitor energy prices after the Biden
administration vowed to release millions of oil barrels from the
strategic reserve.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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of keen interest for Wall Street analysts in the upcoming trading
week.
And investors will continue to monitor energy prices after the Biden
administration vowed to release millions of oil barrels from the
strategic reserve.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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