Wednesday, June 1, 2022

China lifts two-month COVID-19 lockdown in Shanghai

China is lifting a two month-long COVID-19 lockdown in its financial hub of Shanghai.

Health authorities say the strict rules have brought the virus situation under control.

But there are international concerns about the long-term impact of China’s Zero-Covid policy. 

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.


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South Korea to create dedicated crypto watchdog in world first

South Korea aims to form a digital asset watchdog this month to oversee things like cryptocurrencies, according to local media.

This would make the country among the first to have a dedicated regulatory body for virtual property.

Dave Yin reports.

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Japan expands daily arrivals cap as it prepares to welcome back tourists

Japan has expanded its cap on daily arrivals from overseas as the country prepares to accept overseas tourists. The country is moving to relax its border restrictions as concerns over Covid-19 wane.

Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022

U.S. stocks close the month on a downward note

U.S. stocks closed out the month on a downbeat note with inflation
concerns still weighing on the minds of traders.

And the energy sector was again in focus on the heels of the European
Union's decision to ban the majority of Russian oil imports.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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BTS meet Biden to discuss anti-Asian hate crime

K-pop phenomena BTS have met US President Joe Biden in Washington.

On the final day of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
the superstar group spoke about hate crime and diversity.

Nick Harpers reports from Washington.

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President Biden puts inflation response on U.S. Central Bank

U.S. President Biden says his plan to fix sky-rocketing inflation includes letting the Federal Reserve do their job.

He spoke at the start of an in-person meeting with Fed Chair Jerome Powell at the White House on Tuesday.

Caroline Malone reports from Washington.


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Ex-Clinton campaign lawyer acquitted of lying to FBI over Trump Russia ties

A jury has acquitted a former lawyer for Hillary Cliinton's presidential campaign of charges that he lied to the FBI.


He had been accused of making false claims about former president Donald Trump's ties to Russia on behalf of the Clinton campaign.


US correspondent Ira Spitzer has more.


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First funerals held in Uvalde, Texas

Grief-stricken families in Uvalde, Texas are beginning to bury their loved ones a week after a mass shooting at an elementary school left 19 children and two teachers dead.

The final goodbyes come amid mounting anger over the police response.

Toni Waterman has more.

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Tawain says US plans "cooperation" with Taiwanese military

The President of Taiwan has said the US is planning a military
"cooperation" with the island.

It comes despite rising tensions with China over America's
relationship with Taiwan.

Sarah Walton reports

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Kevin Spacey says he'll travel voluntarily to UK to face sexual assault charges


Kevin Spacey says he has decided to travel to the UK to face sexual assault charges.

Last week, the Crown Prosecution Service authorised criminal charges to be brought against the actor.

Giles Gibson reports from London.

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US Covid cases five times higher than year ago

The number of Covid-19 cases in the United States is currently five
times higher than it was a year ago.

Public health experts warn that new highly transmissible variants
could fuel rising case levels over the summer months.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Hundreds of flights cancelled ahead of British public holiday

Thousands of passengers across the UK have had their flights cancelled due to staff shortages.


Ahead of the Jubilee public holiday, travel giant Tui has announced nearly 200 flights will be cancelled over the next month.


Sally Patterson has more in London.


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NIGERIA TRAIN ATTACK: GUNMEN RELEASE NEW VIDEO OF ABDUCTED PASSENGERS

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Gunmen who abducted passengers on a Kaduna-bound train in North West Nigeria have released another video of the abductees.

 

This is the fifth time the gunmen, locally referred to as bandits, are releasing video or pictorial evidence that the passengers are alive.

 

Ajeck Mangut reports from Nigeria's capital Abuja

 

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NIGERIA TRAIN ATTACK: GUNMEN RELEASE NEW VIDEO OF ABDUCTED PASSENGERS

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Gunmen who abducted passengers on a Kaduna-bound train in North West Nigeria have released another video of the abductees.

 

This is the fifth time the gunmen, locally referred to as bandits, are releasing video or pictorial evidence that the passengers are alive.

 

Ajeck Mangut reports from Nigeria's capital Abuja

 

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Ukraine "fed up" with Germany: Foreign Minister

Ukraine's Foreign Minister has said he is "fed up" with waiting for Germany to supply heavy weapons to his country - as Russia makes fresh advances in the far-east. 

His comments come as Kyiv expresses increased frustration with Berlin over not fulfilling earlier promises to hand over German-made weapons to Ukraine's military. 

From the German capital, Trent Murray reports. 

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TRAVEL CHAOS 'UNACCEPTABLE'

The UK government says disruption to flights and airports is 'completely unacceptable' and the industry should have been better prepared.

Hundreds of flights are being cancelled due to staff shortages.

Experts warn the disruption could continue all week, and into the summer holiday season.

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Last rites of gunned down Punjabi pop star to be held in India on Tuesday

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The last rites of the Punjabi singer popularly known as Sidhu Moosewala will be held in his village in Punjab on Tuesday.

The rising hip-hop star was gunned down on Tuesday in what Police believe may have been a gang violence-related death.

Condolences are pouring in from across the world, as Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.

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Japan’s factory output plummets amid supply chain troubles

Japan's factories recorded a sharp fall in output in April, threatening the trade-reliant economy.

China's COVID-19 lockdowns and the war in Ukraine are putting pressure on the nation's manufacturing industry.

However domestic sales are picking up as the government is lifting pandemic restrictions.

Nora Weinek reports.

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China targets more Pacific ties despite political setback

China says it will continue to seek ways to broaden its political ties in the South Pacific, despite facing a setback in its foreign policy plans in the region. 

A group of ten island nations have rejected a regional trade and security deal with Beijing. 

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong. 


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EU countries agree partial oil embargo on Russia in midnight breakthrough

European Union leaders have agreed plans for a partial Russian oil embargo in a midnight breakthrough at talks in Brussels on Monday. 


The compromise deal was reached after weeks of deadlock among EU countries on the bloc's sixth package of sanctions to be imposed on Moscow over its war in Ukraine.


Rosie Birchard is at the summit in Brussels.


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