The US has announced $150m in new initiatives to strengthen relations
with countries in Southeast Asia.
It comes as the White House welcomes the heads of the ten countries
that make up the Association of Southeast Asian Nations or ASEAN.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Thursday, May 12, 2022
Biden marks one millionth Covid-19 death in USA
Flags have been lowered at the White House in Washington after the US recorded its one millionth Covid-19 death.
That number once unthinkable….two years ago, the US Government thought the death toll might reach around 120,000.
But then came push-back by Americans over vaccines, lockdowns and public health restrictions.
President Biden marked the moment during a speech to a global Covid Summit.
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Mixed close on Wall Street after volatile day of trading
There was a late rally for the US markets after the S&P hit a new low
for 2022 during the session.
It comes as new figures reveal the scale of rising inflation in the US.
Sarah Walton reports
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for 2022 during the session.
It comes as new figures reveal the scale of rising inflation in the US.
Sarah Walton reports
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NATO promises "smooth, swift" membership for Finland and Sweden
NATO's secretary general says Finland's application to join the military alliance will be "smooth and swift" once it's formalised.
Finland and Sweden are expected to announce they're applying to join NATO as early as this Sunday.
But the move has angered Russia - as correspondent Stuart Smith reports from Moscow where he is subject to the Kremlin's reporting restrictions.
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Two Twitter execs depart ahead of likely Musk takeover
Two Twitter executives are leaving the company in a shakeup ahead of the expected takeover by Tesla's CEO Elon Musk later this year.
The social media platform also says it is instituting a partial hiring freeze.
Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco.
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Trump International Hotel in Washington DC sold
The Trump Organization has sold its hotel in Washington DC to a Miami-based investor group for $375 million, formally ending the Trump family's business presence in the city.
The Trump International Hotel, located on Pennsylvania Avenue between the White House and the US Capitol, became a popular spot for lobbyists, Republican lawmakers and foreign leaders during Donald Trump's Presidency.
From Washington, Benji Hyer reports.
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Apple no longer world's most valuable company amid tech selloff
Apple is no longer the world's most valuable company following a selloff of tech shares on Wall Street.
Energy giant Saudi Aramco, which has benefitted from high oil prices, has reclaimed the top spot.
Silicon Valley correspondent Ira Spitzer has more
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FRESH SUDAN CLASHES
Tribal clashes broke out again in Kassala City between locals and tribes coming from west of Sudan.
The authorities have imposed the state of emergency and curfew in the city and the main market in an effort to restore law and order.
Naba Mohiedeen reports from Khartoum.
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Naba Mohiedeen reports from Khartoum.
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Images of Milky Way black hole captured for the first time
Images of the supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy have
been captured for the first time.
Astronomers say it could teach us more about the laws of physics
governing the universe.
Sarah Walton reports
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been captured for the first time.
Astronomers say it could teach us more about the laws of physics
governing the universe.
Sarah Walton reports
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UGANDA CLEARED TO PRODUCE NUCLEAR ENERGY
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Uganda could soon boost its nuclear power production after being cleared to invest in new nuclear plants. The International Atomic Energy Agency approved the first phase of the East African country's nuclear program. Leon Ssenyange reports.
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Biden says America "humbled" by 1 millionth Covid death
The US has become the first country in the world to record more than one million deaths due to Covid-19.
The news comes as a new surge of infections is underway across the country.
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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Kremlin calls Finland NATO ambitions a threat to Russia
The Kremlin says Finland's NATO accession plans are a threat to Russia. The two countries share a 1,300km border, which officials in Moscow say could become more heavily militarised. Julia Chapman has more from Russia, where journalists are subject to reporting restrictions.
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MET POLICE ISSUES NEXT BATCH OF 'PARTYGATE' FINES
A further 50 fines have been issued by police in London for Covid lockdown breaches in Downing Street and other government buildings. The identities of the recipients of the Fixed Penalty Notices have not been revealed. It comes after more than 50 other fines were issued last month, including to the Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Laura Makin-Isherwood reports from London.
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Plane Carrying 11 Persons Crashes in Cameroon
An airplane carrying 11 people has crashed in a forest in Central Cameroon.
It was chartered by a private company that maintains a hydrocarbon pipeline that runs between Cameroon & Chad Republic.
Tesem Akende reports.
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Germany can "cope" if Russia turns off gas supplies: Vice-Chancellor
Following Russia's decision to cut off gas supplies to Poland and Bulgaria - several European countries are making preparations to respond should they be next.
With Germany one of the EU's biggest Russian gas importers, senior government officials are assuring the population the country can cope if supplies are hit.
With Germany one of the EU's biggest Russian gas importers, senior government officials are assuring the population the country can cope if supplies are hit.
Trent Murray reports from Berlin.
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India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit to strengthen bilateral ties
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Nepal over the weekend to enhance bilateral ties as China's influence in the region increasingly concerns New Delhi.
The meeting will build on the Nepalese Prime Minister's India visit last month.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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"Finland must apply for NATO membership without delay" say country's PM and President
The President and Prime Minister of Finland have released a joint statement saying they are in favour of their country joining NATO.
This paves the way for accession to the defensive alliance, and reverses decades of military non-alignment.
Rosie Birchard reports from Brussels, where NATO is headquartered.
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UK AND EU TO HOLD TALKS ON NORTHERN IRELAND PROTOCOL
UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss is holding talks with her European Union counterpart to discuss issues surrounding the Northern Ireland Protocol.
The UK's Attorney General is believed to have approved scrapping parts of the agreement - that was put in place as part of Brexit arrangements - despite warnings from EU officials.
It comes after elections in Northern Ireland saw pro-Unionist party Sinn Féin win the most seats for the first time. The Party wants to unite Northern Ireland with the Republic - rather than remain part of the United Kingdom.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said the Good Friday Agreement is more important than the Northern Ireland Protocol, amid claims his government is prepared to override parts of it.
Political Editor of the Financial Times, George Parker, believes it could be both a negotiating tactic and an attempt to ensure continued political stability.
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Japan, EU leaders discuss Russia sanctions, agree to step up cooperation
The leaders of Japan and the European Union met on Thursday to discuss deepening their cooperation in response to Russia's attack on Ukraine.
Both sides also expressed their determination to work together to ensure security in the Indo-Pacific… amid growing concerns over China.
Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.
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Polls say Australian government on the outer as election looms
The Australian Prime Minister says the election is in the hands of the Australian people, and won't be decided by pollsters.
A comprehensive of 19-thousand voters in all electorates across the country, shows the sitting Coalition government will be trounced, with Labor picking up 12 extra seats taking its total in parliament to 80.
Shaun Bindley reports from Brisbane
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