Zelensky calls on Biden to visit Ukraine

Vlodymyr Zelensky says US President Joe Biden should visit Ukraine.
 
In an interview with CNN the Ukrainian leader said it would be a show of support for his country.

Jagruti Dave has more from Washington.

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Three mass shootings in the US over Easter Weekend

Residents of the US states of Pennsylvania and South Carolina have been left reeling following three mass shootings over the Easter weekend.

This follows a number of gun related incidents last week, including the New York subway shooting which injured 10 people.

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.

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NY Mayor hails responders to subway attack

New York mayor Eric Adams has honored the city's transit workers.

Earlier this week, a gunman opened fire at a Brooklyn subway
station…injuring dozens.

Gabrielle Fahmy reports.

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Twitter Counters Musk with "Poison Pill" Maneuver

Twitter has launched a counter attack against Elon Musk's plans for a hostile takeover. 

The social media company is making a corporate maneuver commonly called a poison pill. 

Rachel Silverman has that report from San Francisco. 

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Earnings to dominate sentiment in week ahead [PREVIEW]

Traders on Wall Street this week will be focusing on what's set to be
a busy period for corporate earnings.

Quarterly figures from some of the major players in the fields of
finance and tech will be of particular interest.

William Denselow has this preview from New York.

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Musk details desire to buy Twitter

Elon Musk says his plans to buy Twitter is for the good of humanity
rather than about making money.

The Tesla CEO recently acquired a 9.2 percent stake in the company but
has since expressed a desire to buy it all.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Capitol rioter who blamed Donald Trump faces jail

A man has been found guilty of breaking into the US Capitol building
during the January 6th riot, after blaming Donald Trump for his
actions.

He told the jury he was only following orders.

Sarah Walton reports

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Indian green energy giant Tata Power Renewables raises $525 million

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India's green energy giant Tata Power Renewables has raised half a billion dollars from private equity firm BlackRock and UAE's sovereign wealth fund Mubadala Investment Company.

The investment comes as India's seeking funds to meet its carbon neutrality goals.

Ishan Garg tells more from New Delhi.

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S. Korea lifts social distancing rules

South Korea is lifting all its COVID-19 social distancing rules.

People will still be required to wear face-masks, but from next week all other restrictions will be lifted, for the first time since the pandemic began.

Nora Weinek reports.

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Chinese stocks fall on lack of government stimulus

Chinese stocks are falling amid investor concerns over whether the government has enough firepower to boost the economy from the impact of COVID-19.

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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China's Death Rate Data Faces Scrutiny

As the lockdown in Shanghai rages on, China's Covid death rate has come under increasing scrutiny.

In the first six weeks of the country's latest outbreak it's reported close to 400,000 cases.

And yet officially, there've only been two related deaths.

Patrick Fok reports.

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S&P 500 REPORTS LOSING WEEK

The S&P 500 is reporting a losing week as investors consider mixed earnings results from major banks, and rising inflation. 

Rachel Silverman has the market report, from San Francisco. 

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Elon Musk makes "best and final offer" to buy Twitter for over $40 billion

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has offered to buy Twitter for more than 40 billion dollars, saying wants to make the social media platform a private company.

The world's richest man, who is the company's largest shareholder, said Twitter isn't living up to its potential to "be a platform for free speech around the globe".

Ira Spitzer reports from San Francisco 

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8TH CHIBOK GIRLS ANNIVERSARY

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UNICEF has called for action to make Nigerian schools safe for more girls to enroll and complete their education.

 

This is as Nigeria marks 8 years since members of Boko Haram kidnapped 276 girls from Government Girls' Secondary School Chibok.

 

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Video of police shooting in US released

Video footage has emerged of a white police officer in the U.S.
fatally shooting a black man after a traffic stop.

The incident has led to protests in Grand Rapids, Michigan where the
shooting occurred.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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US President Biden faces his worst approval ratings, says recent poll

US President Joe Biden is in North Carolina, touting his Bipartisan Innovation Act to boost the country's manufacturing industry. 

The trip comes as the President enters the Easter break facing his joint lowest approval rating since he entered the White House. 

With the latest, here's our US Correspondent Benji Hyer. 

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European Central Bank holds interest rates amid record inflation

The European Central Bank is sticking to plans to conclude its stimulus programme in the third quarter of this year.

ECB chief Christine Lagarde also announced interest rates will remain at their current levels despite record-high inflation and uncertainty around the war in Ukraine -- a decision that's out of step with many other central banks around the world.

Rosie Birchard has more from Brussels.

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LATVIA COULD HELP UKRAINE EXPORT GRAIN

Latvia's President has said the nation could help Ukraine export grain by allowing it to move through Baltic ports. President Egils Levits travelled with his counterparts from Lithuania, Estonia and Poland to meet President Zelensky in Kyiv. It's believed they're now looking at ways to further support Ukraine's economy.

Laura Makin-Isherwood reports from Latvia's capital, Riga.

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Egyptian Bus Crash

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A tourist bus collided with a truck on a highway in southern Egypt Wednesday, killing at least 10 people including four French and a Belgian according to the local authorities. 

Naba Mohiedeen reports from Khartoum.

 

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UK government announces $150m deal to send asylum seekers to Rwanda

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced plans to send people who have entered the UK illegally via the English Channel 4k miles away to Rwanda.

It's a deal worth $150 million dollars and one that the government claims will 'save countless lives' from human traffickers.

Chris Jones has more in London.

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