RUSSIA SHOWS INTEREST IN NIGERIA-MOROCCO GAS PIPELINE

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Russia has expressed interest in investing in the Morocco-Nigeria gas pipeline (NMGP) which is expected to supply natural gas to West Africa and Europe.

 

This is coming just weeks after The European Union announced that it is looking to Nigeria for natural gas as it reduces its reliance on Russia due to its invasion of Ukraine.

 

Ajeck Mangut reports from Nigeria's capital Abuja.

 

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VOLKSWAGEN "SOLD OUT" OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES

Volkswagan has announced that customers wanting to purchase an electric vehicle from the automaker could face increased delays because of the war in Ukraine. 

The German automaker said globally, it had sold 100,000 electric vehicles in the first three months of this year - but in Western Europe alone, the company still had a backlog of over 300,000 orders. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray reports. 

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Tanzania to review 'harsh' media laws

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has ordered a review of the media law to promote press freedom in the country, even as she strongly warned against irresponsible journalism.

Daniel Kijo reports.

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Indian PM will be the first national leader to meet Macron after re-election

The Indian prime minister will be the first national leader to meet the newly re-elected French president when the two men hold talks in Paris on Wednesday.

Narendra Modi and Emmanuel Macron are set to discuss the war in Ukraine, especially India's neutrality on the issue.

From FSN's bureau in Paris, here's Ross Cullen.

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UK Labour leader insists no lockdown rules were broken during campaign team meal

The leader of the British Labour party has insisted he is not being investigated by police over allegations he broke lockdown rules last year.

Keir Starmer has faced pressure from media and Conservative members of parliament over pictures of his team eating a takeaway meal during a campaign meeting last April.

Sally Patterson has more.

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Belarus begins military drills

Belarus has begun military drills in a bid to be combat ready.

But the Russian ally has downplayed the prospect of it joining the
fight against Ukraine.

William Denselow reports from the Latvian capital, Riga.

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Seoul, Washington, Beijing fear potential North Korea Nuclear Weapons Test

North Korea's brinkmanship is taking a turn towards major escalation with possible plans of a nuclear weapons test.

It is sparking fears not only in Seoul and Washington, but also in Beijing.

Dave Yin reports.

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PARTIES CAMPAIGN FOR VOTES AHEAD OF THURSDAY UK ELECTIONS

It's the final day of campaigning ahead of local elections being held across the UK on Thursday.

The votes are being seen in part as a referendum on the central government run by Conservative Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

If the Conservatives perform badly - he could face a leadership challenge from his MPs.

The so-called 'cost of living crisis' has been a key issue ahead of the polls, but cabinet minister George Eustice says calls for a windfall tax on energy firms are wide of the mark.

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EU plans to ban Russian oil imports as part of fresh sanctions on Moscow

The European Union is planning a full embargo on Russian oil imports as part of a fresh package of sanctions to be imposed on Moscow over the war in Ukraine. 

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the proposals in an address to lawmakers on Wednesday. 

Rosie Birchard reports from Brussels.

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Hong Kong economy slumps following COVID-19 outbreak

There are hopes of an economic recovery in Hong Kong as the government accelerates the easing of strict COVID-19 social distancing rules. But the latest economic data suggests it may take a while for business to start booming.  

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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San Francisco police arrest 'Pro-Life Spiderman' following skyscraper climb

Police in San Francisco have arrested an anti-abortion activist who climbed the city's tallest building while posting about it on Instagram.

The arrest comes with tensions high in the US over leaked documents showing the Supreme Court may soon overturn women's constitutional right to safe abortion access.

Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco.

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US markets close up ahead of Fed interest rate decision

US markets ended the day in the green after an unsettled day of trading.

Investors are bracing themselves for an interest rate rise expected to
be announced by the Federal Reserve on Wednesday.

Sarah Walton reports

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Biden rails against possible Supreme Court abortion ruling

US President Joe Biden says a woman's right to have an abortion is
"fundamental" after reports the Supreme Court is preparing to overturn
the federal abortion law.

The president urged voters to elect more pro-abortion officials in
this year's Midterm elections.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Torture Video circulating in Ethiopia

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Ethiopia's human rights body says it is investigating the alleged torture of a citizen by people seen wearing military uniform in a video circulating in the country.

The act reportedly happened in the Northern part of the country where conflict between the government and rebels is well into its second year. 

Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa: 

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JOHNSON ADDRESSES UKRAINE'S PARLIAMENT

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's praised what he calls Ukraine's 'finest hour' in a speech to the country's Parliament.

He also used the address to set out further military support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Air Quality in Kampala Hits Alarming Levels

Pollution levels in Uganda's capital Kampala are much higher than the safe World Health Organization levels- according to the latest data.

Public health experts are warning unclean air poses big health risks to residents in Kampala.

Isabel Nakirya reports.

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UN: First batch of civilians trapped in Mariupol steel plant reach safety

The United Nations says the first group of civilians evacuated from a Ukrainian steel plant besieged by Russian forces have now reached safety.

Around 100 people were safely conveyed out of the plant in Mariupol after intervention by the UN Secretary General Antonio Gutteres.

Hundreds more civilians remain trapped, living in tunnels beneath the Avostal plant.

Reporter Sergio Olmos is in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv.

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US Supreme Court ready to overturn landmark abortion ruling

It's been revealed that the US Supreme Court is on track to overturn a landmark 1973 ruling that legalized abortion throughout the United States.

A draft opinion leaked to a news website in Washington shows that the majority of justices on the 9-member court now favor overturning Roe versus Wade, the case that has protected abortion's legality from coast-to-coast.

Our Washington correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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BP profits prompt calls for windfall tax

BP's underlying profits for the first three months of this year have more than doubled.

Its success has prompted calls for the British government to impose a one-off windfall tax on energy companies to support families struggling with the cost of living crisis.

Sally Patterson has more.

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SWEDEN, FINLAND LEADERS MEET GERMAN CHANCELLOR FOR NATO TALKS

The leaders of Finland and Sweden are in Germany for security talks with Chancellor Olaf Scholz. 

With expectations growing the two Scandinavian nations could soon apply to join NATO, the three leaders spoke to reporters to give an updated assessment on Europe's response to the crisis in Ukraine. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray reports. 

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