Tuesday, April 26, 2022

S. Korea and U.S. team up for space policy research

South Korea and the United States are teaming up to conduct space policy research.

The two countries have signed their first bilateral agreement in the sector, in a bid to counter security threats amidst rising tensions with North Korea.

Nora Weinek reports from Tokyo.

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Monday, April 25, 2022

Dow reverses losses to close up 250 points

US markets rallied on Monday after strong performance from a number of
tech shares.

Trading of Twitter shares was briefly suspended after the company
announced it had accepted Elon Musk's buyout deal.

Sarah Walton reports.

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Elon Musk to buy Twitter for $44 billion

In a dramatic turnaround, Twitter has accepted Tesla CEO Elon Musk's bid to purchase the social media platform for about $44 billion.


If it is approved by regulators, it will be one of the biggest acquisitions in tech history.


Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco.


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Donald Trump held in civil contempt by NY court

Donald Trump has been held in civil contempt in a New York court.

The former US President is accused of failing to hand over documents
to an investigation into his business dealings.

Sarah Walton reports

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Reports: Musk deal to buy Twitter could be imminent

A deal for Elon Musk to purchase Twitter could be announced as soon as Monday.


That's according to multiple media reports that Twitter's board of directors has warmed up to the Tesla CEO's offer to buy the social media platform for around forty three billion dollars.


Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco.


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UK Supermarket Price Wars

Two of the biggest supermarket chains in the UK have cut their prices, in a bid to attract more customers.


It comes as the cost of living continues to rise, and shoppers are increasingly turning to discount retailers.


John Bevir (Beaver) reports.


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US sharpens anti-Russia rhetoric hoping for weaker Russia

The US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin has said the US hopes the war in Ukraine will result in a weaker Russia that will be deterred from future invasions.


Speaking after meeting with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv, his comments reflect a toughening of the Biden Administration's rhetoric towards Moscow.


Kate fisher reports from Washington


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UN rights experts criticize US freeze on Afghan assets

UN experts say the US freezing of Afghan assets is worsening the
situation of women in the country.

Access to the country's money in the US has been cut off since the
Taliban returned to power in August 2021.

Sarah Walton reports

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Biden nominates new US ambassador to Ukraine

The U.S. is renewing diplomatic operations in Kyiv this week, on the heels of a visit to Ukraine by two of America’s top officials.


The US embassy will reopen for the first time since the start of the Russian invasion on February 24th.


President Joe Biden has also nominated the current US ambassador to Slovakia to lead the US team.


Nina-Maria Potts has more:


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Sudan's Dafur Violence

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At least 168 people have been killed and 98 injured in tribal clashes in the western Darfur town of Kreinik, according to a local doctors' committee. The violence is the latest in an uptick of such incidents in the war-torn region of Sudan.

 

Naba Mohiedeen reports from Khartoum;

 

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Uganda on Alert as DR Congo Reports Ebola Outbreak

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Isabel Nakirya reports.


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NIGERIA TO CLAMPDOWN ON ILLEGAL REFINERIES IN THE COUNTRY

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President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered an intensified clampdown on illegal refining sites across the country.

 

This follows an explosion that killed more than 100 people on the border of Imo and Rivers States, Southern Nigeria, on Saturday.

 

Ajeck Mangut reports from the capital Abuja.


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NIGERIA TO CLAMPDOWN ON ILLEGAL REFINERIES IN THE COUNTRY

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President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered an intensified clampdown on illegal refining sites across the country.

 

This follows an explosion that killed more than 100 people on the border of Imo and Rivers States, Southern Nigeria, on Saturday.

 

Ajeck Mangut reports from the capital Abuja.


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World leaders welcome Emmanuel Macron's re-election as French President

Many world leaders have been congratulating French president Emmanuel Macron on his electoral victory. 


Macron secured a second term in office and defeated far-right challenger Marine Le Pen in Sunday's presidential runoff. 


Rosie Birchard reports from Paris. 

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JOHNSON DISTANCES HIMSELF FROM 'MISOGYNISTIC' CLAIMS

Boris Johnson has written to opposition deputy leader Angela Rayner to distance himself from claims he says are misogynistic.

A story in the Mail on Sunday newspaper claimed Ms Rayner crosses and uncrosses her legs to distract the British prime minister in the House of Commons.

It was attributed to an anonymous Conservative MP.

Labour's shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves says she's not surprised at the story.

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EU chief in India to boost trade and defence ties

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European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen is in New Delhi for talks with prime minister Narendra Modi, as the EU looks to boost trade and defence ties with India.

This follows UK prime minister Boris Johnson's visit to India last week, as western allies are trying to encourage New Delhi to reduce its dependence on Russia for military equipment.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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China struggles to contain COVID-19 outbreak

China is struggling to contain a continued outbreak of COVID-19.

The death toll is rising in Shanghai despite citywide lockdowns, and health authorities are warning of the risk of a similar spread in the capital city Beijing. 

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.


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Sunday, April 24, 2022

Emmanuel Macron re-elected President of France

Emmanuel Macron has been re-elected President of France.

Result projections show he gained some 58% of the vote, defeating far right challenger Marine Le Pen.

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UN SEC GEN HEADING TO MOSCOW

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Gueterres is heading to Moscow next/this week, to discuss the events in Ukraine with Russian President Vladimir Putin and what can be done to establish peace.

Stuart Smith reports from Moscow.

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Voting opens in French election runoff between Macron and Le Pen

Polls have opened in France's presidential election.

In the second and final round, voters face a choice between incumbent Emmanuel Macron  and far-right challenger Marine Le Pen.

Rosie Birchard reports from Paris.

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