Members of the international community will vote this week on whether
to expel Russia from the UN Human Rights Council.
The United States has pushed for this move accusing Moscow of
committing atrocities in Ukraine.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Oklahoma passes a near total ban on abortion
Oklahoma lawmakers have passed a bill banning nearly all abortions - with massive fines and long prison sentences for violators.
If signed by the state's Republican Governor, it will be one of the most restrictive abortion laws in the country and could impact women in neighboring states, as Toni Waterman explains.
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If signed by the state's Republican Governor, it will be one of the most restrictive abortion laws in the country and could impact women in neighboring states, as Toni Waterman explains.
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Tax increase introduced for millions of UK workers
Millions of workers in the UK are being hit with a controversial tax rise.
Last year, the government announced what's known as "National Insurance contributions" will increase by 1.25% to pay for a social care package.
Giles Gibson reports from London.
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More British Airways flights cancelled amid travel 'chaos'
Flights continue to be cancelled in the UK due to staff shortages, with many employees off work with Covid-19.
British Airways called off a further four flights on Wednesday, and Easyjet cancelled around 30 services.
Sally Patterson has more in London.
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PUBLIC ART PLANNED TO MARK 50 YEARS SINCE ASIAN EXPULSION FROM UGANDA
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Leicester City Council in England has announced plans for a permanent sculpture to mark 50 years since the expulsion of Asians from Uganda. About 50,000 Asians were forced to leave the country in 1972, on the orders of former military ruler Idi Amin.
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UN PEACEKEEPER KILLED
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A UN peacekeeper from Nepal has died of gunshot wounds he sustained during a gun battle with rebels in the northeast of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Anil Gurung was shot at by suspected rebels of the Cooperative for the Development of Congo during a military offensive last Tuesday. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...
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NATO foreign ministers meet over war in Ukraine
NATO foreign ministers are meeting in Brussels for two days of talks on the alliance's response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The 30 NATO members will be joined by ministers and representatives from partner countries including Ukraine, Japan, Australia, Finland and Sweden.
Rosie Birchard reports from Brussels, where NATO is headquartered.
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NI RISE KICKS IN FOR UK WORKERS
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is defending a National Insurance rise that kicks in on Wednesday, saying it's "necessary and fair".
Millions of workers will see their contributions increase by 1.25 pence in the pound.
The money will be spent on reducing the NHS backlog and reforming adult social care.
But the government's being criticised by opposition parties for a tax rise as the cost of living spikes.
Dr Lara Shemtob from Imperial College London thinks the funding will now have to go on pay rises for health sector workers.
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Millions of workers will see their contributions increase by 1.25 pence in the pound.
The money will be spent on reducing the NHS backlog and reforming adult social care.
But the government's being criticised by opposition parties for a tax rise as the cost of living spikes.
Dr Lara Shemtob from Imperial College London thinks the funding will now have to go on pay rises for health sector workers.
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India-Japan to hold 2+2 ministerial dialogues in April
Intro: India and Japan are set to hold two-plus-two ministerial dialogue this month to discuss the war in Ukraine and bilateral ties.
The Defence and Foreign Ministers of the two counties are also likely to discuss security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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Japan calls killing of civilians a war crime, steps up Ukraine support
Japan has branded the killing of Ukrainian civilians a war crime, and has pledged to step up humanitarian support.
The country has taken a tougher-than-expected stance on Russia, surprising many observers, and it has hinted it could impose strong sanctions yet.
Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.
The country has taken a tougher-than-expected stance on Russia, surprising many observers, and it has hinted it could impose strong sanctions yet.
Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.
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Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Two Suspects in Sacramento Shooting: Brothers
Sacramento police have arrested a second suspect in the mass shooting that killed six people and wounded 12 more.
The suspects are brothers.
Rachel Silverman reports from Northern California.
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Fear of rate hikes and Russia sanctions spook investors
Wall Street posted some heavy losses Tuesday on fears the Federal
Reserve may move more aggressively on interest rates than previously
thought.
And traders digest the prospect of yet more sanctions put on Russia by
the US and its European allies.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Reserve may move more aggressively on interest rates than previously
thought.
And traders digest the prospect of yet more sanctions put on Russia by
the US and its European allies.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Elon Musk joins Twitter board of directors
Elon Musk is joining the board of Twitter after buying a more than 9%
stake in the social media company.
He's already teased "significant improvements" are coming.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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stake in the social media company.
He's already teased "significant improvements" are coming.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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ZELENSKY LISTS ATTACKS HE SAYS RUSSIAN TROOPS HAVE CARRIED OUT IN UKRAINE
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has criticised the UN Security Council, calling for Russia's membership to be withdrawn. President Zelensky made the comments as he addressed the Council via video link - and listed the attacks he says Russian troops have carried out in his country. Olly Barratt was watching.
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Ukraine President urges UN action
Ukraine's President has urged the United Nations to act immediately to
stem Russia's aggression in the country.
Addressing the UN Security Council Volodymyr Zelensky provided
gruesome details of the alleged mass killings by Russian forces in
Bucha.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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stem Russia's aggression in the country.
Addressing the UN Security Council Volodymyr Zelensky provided
gruesome details of the alleged mass killings by Russian forces in
Bucha.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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Zelensky challenges UN to step up, or shut down
President Vololdymyr Zelensky has compared the atrocities committed by Russian forces in Ukraine to the humanitarian abuses perpetrated by the terrorist group Islamic State.
In an address to the United Nations Security Council he challenged the world body to reform itself, saying if it cannot guarantee peace in countries like Ukraine it might as well shut down.
He offered to host a conference in Kyiv to determine new architecture for the UN, saying the agreement struck in San Francisco in 1945 has now outlived its usefulness.
He spoke by video-link from Kyiv and through an interpreter.
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He claimed the Russians have committed war crimes against civilians in multiple locations across Ukraine, not just Bucha.
And he called for them to face justice at a tribunal similar to the Nuremberg proceedings at the end of World War Two that convicted the Nazis.
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EU to cut Russian coal imports under new sanctions plans
The European Commission has announced proposals for a fifth package of sanctions against Moscow in response to the war in Ukraine.
President Ursula von der Leyen says atrocities such as those reported in the Ukrainian town of Bucha cannot go unanswered.
Rosie Birchard reports from Brussels.
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UK professor of Human Rights says prosecuting those connected to war crimes in Ukraine will be tough
Russia has been accused of committing multiple war crimes during its invasion of Ukraine.
The Kremlin has continued to deny committing any war crimes in Ukraine.
The scenes pictured in the recaptured town of Bucha, just outside of Kyiv, have only amplified calls for Russian forces to be held to account.
But Helen Duffy, professor of Human Rights at the University of Leiden says prosecuting individuals will be difficult.
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Easyjet says staff shortages will force more flight cancellations this week
Easyjet says it will have to cancel more flights in the UK this week due to staff shortages.
The latest surge of COVID-19 cases across Europe has also forced many airport employees to call in sick, leading to chaos at airports such as Manchester's in the North of England.
Giles Gibson reports from London.
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No-fault divorce to be introduced in UK
New legislation in the UK is set to drastically change divorce proceedings by introducing no-fault divorces.
It's the biggest reform of divorce laws in 50 years and will come into effect from the 6th of April.
Sally Patterson has more in London.
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