The United States and Taiwan are holding annual security talks aimed
at providing extra weapons support to the island, in the face of
increased aggression from Beijing.
The Chinese government has warned any attempt at Taiwanese
independence would be met with military action.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Wednesday, June 15, 2022
FDA panel meeting to debate COVID vaccines for youngest Americans
American parents are within arms reach of COVID-19 vaccines for their youngest children.
An advisory committee to the Food and Drug Administration is meeting on Wednesday, paving the way for FDA approval in the coming days.
Toni Waterman has more.
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An advisory committee to the Food and Drug Administration is meeting on Wednesday, paving the way for FDA approval in the coming days.
Toni Waterman has more.
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EU begins legal action against over UK over Northern Ireland trade
The European Union has taken legal action against the United Kingdom over alleged violations of the Brexit agreement concerning Northern Ireland.
The move is a response to a proposed bill in the UK which would alter some of the terms of the country's withdrawal from the EU two years ago.
Ira Spitzer has more from Brussels.
The move is a response to a proposed bill in the UK which would alter some of the terms of the country's withdrawal from the EU two years ago.
Ira Spitzer has more from Brussels.
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Nigerian Govt. Loses $1.7Bn JP Morgan Case in Malabu Oil Deal
The Nigerian government has lost its 1.7 billion dollar case against JP Morgan Chase Bank.
It was making the claim over the transfer of proceeds from the sale of an Oil Prospecting License (OPL) in 2011.
Correspondent Tesem Akende reports.
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UK GOVERNMENT ORDERS AIRLINES TO CANCEL FLIGHTS AMID TRAVEL CHAOS
The UK government has ordered airlines to cancel some flights in July and August after last minute cancellations led to chaos at airports.
Britain's biggest budget airline, Easyjet, cancelled more than 80 flights to and from the UK on Wednesday.
Flights to Switzerland were also grounded after Swiss airspace was closed due to a technical glitch.
Yasmin Rapley reports.
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UK Home Secretary says plans for next Rwanda flight are underway
The UK government is planning a replacement flight to Rwanda after its inaugural deportation plane carrying asylum seekers failed to take off.
An intervention by European judges saw Tuesday's flight cancelled minutes before it was due to depart.
Sally Patterson has more in London.
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UK TO PRESS AHEAD WITH RWANDA SCHEME
The UK government says it will press ahead with its policy to deport some asylum seekers to Rwanda, despite its first planned flight being stopped.
A late decision from the European Court of Human Rights intervened to halt the removal of several people.
The UK's signed a controversial deal with Rwanda to transfer some asylum seekers there for processing, if they're believed to have made their way to Britain illegally.
Yolande Makolo, spokesperson for the Rwandan government, says the criticism of the scheme is unfounded.
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A late decision from the European Court of Human Rights intervened to halt the removal of several people.
The UK's signed a controversial deal with Rwanda to transfer some asylum seekers there for processing, if they're believed to have made their way to Britain illegally.
Yolande Makolo, spokesperson for the Rwandan government, says the criticism of the scheme is unfounded.
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NATO ministers mull fresh military support for Ukraine
Ministers and officials from some 50 countries are gathering in Brussels to discuss long-term military support to Ukraine, in talks hosted by US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.
The session will be held on the sidelines of a meeting of NATO defense ministers, as the military alliance mulls major shifts in its long-term defense plans.
Rosie Birchard reports from Brussels, where NATO is headquartered.
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Ex-Judges ask India's Supreme Court to "intervene" and protect citizens' rights
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A group of lawyers and ex-judges have written to India's Supreme Court to protect the rights of citizens in the country's most populated state Uttar Pradesh.
This comes after officials in the state razed houses of Muslim protestors.
They were agitating against allegedly derogatory remarks about Prophet Mohammad, made by two ruling party officials.
Ishan Garg reports.
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Depositors Say Authorities Turned Chinese Health Apps Red to Block Planned Protest
Reports say authorities China thwarted a protest planned by hundreds of bank depositors by turning their COVID-19 health code apps red.
It's raised fears over the use of the country's vast surveillance infrastructure to stifle dissent.
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It's raised fears over the use of the country's vast surveillance infrastructure to stifle dissent.
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South Korea, Japan want to revive intelligence pact
Both South Korea and Japan say that they would like to start sharing military intelligence amid signs that icy relations between the two US allies are thawing.
It comes as fears grow over a North Korean nuclear test, which would follow more than a dozen missile launches this year alone.
Dave Yin reports.
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It comes as fears grow over a North Korean nuclear test, which would follow more than a dozen missile launches this year alone.
Dave Yin reports.
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Korean pop band BTS announces break
BTS, the South Korean band that spearheaded a global K-pop craze, is taking a break.
The singers announced they will be focusing on solo projects.
Nora Weinek reports.
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The singers announced they will be focusing on solo projects.
Nora Weinek reports.
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Hong Kong tightens COVID-19 rules ahead of handover anniversary
Hong Kong is tightening its COVID-19 rules in a bid to stop a growing outbreak ahead of the 25th anniversary celebrations of the territory’s handover from Britain to China.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Russia urges Severodonetsk fighters to surrender
Russia is urging Ukrainian fighters in Severodonetsk to lay down their
arms in return for safe passage out of the encircled city.
Hundreds of Ukrainian fighters and civilians are thought to be holed
up inside a chemical plant.
Moscow says it will open a humanitarian corridor to allow civilians
and Ukrainian soldiers to leave.
Sergio Olmos in Kyiv says the Russian offer of evacuation is not as
good as it sounds.
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arms in return for safe passage out of the encircled city.
Hundreds of Ukrainian fighters and civilians are thought to be holed
up inside a chemical plant.
Moscow says it will open a humanitarian corridor to allow civilians
and Ukrainian soldiers to leave.
Sergio Olmos in Kyiv says the Russian offer of evacuation is not as
good as it sounds.
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European court stops UK plan to fly asylum seekers to Rwanda
The European Court of Human Rights has ruled against a UK plan to send
asylum seekers to Rwanda.
The 11th hour ruling grounded the first flight that was scheduled to
leave Britain late on Tuesday night.
Lawyers for seven asylum seekers who were due to be deported made an
emergency application to the Court after failed appeals in the UK.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson had promised to fly thousands of
asylum seekers 4,000 miles to the east African country.
Mr Johnson remained determined to continue with the planned removals.
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asylum seekers to Rwanda.
The 11th hour ruling grounded the first flight that was scheduled to
leave Britain late on Tuesday night.
Lawyers for seven asylum seekers who were due to be deported made an
emergency application to the Court after failed appeals in the UK.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson had promised to fly thousands of
asylum seekers 4,000 miles to the east African country.
Mr Johnson remained determined to continue with the planned removals.
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President Biden to meet Saudi Crown Prince
Joe Biden will be visiting Saudi Arabia next month.
The U.S. President is expected to meet with Crown Prince Mohammed bin
Salman…marking a shift in the White House's diplomatic priorities.
Gabrielle Fahmy reports.
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The U.S. President is expected to meet with Crown Prince Mohammed bin
Salman…marking a shift in the White House's diplomatic priorities.
Gabrielle Fahmy reports.
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S&P falls further into bear market territory
The S&P 500 has fallen for a fifth straight day sliding deeper into
bear market territory.
This comes as investors await news from the Federal Reserve.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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bear market territory.
This comes as investors await news from the Federal Reserve.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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New York court rules that Bronx Zoo elephant is not a person
A court in New York has ruled that an elephant kept at one of the
city's zoos is not a person.
Animal rights activists had tried to argue that the animal was being
illegally detained against her will.
Sarah Walton reports
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city's zoos is not a person.
Animal rights activists had tried to argue that the animal was being
illegally detained against her will.
Sarah Walton reports
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U.S. polls shows many people against transgender girls competing in sports, but don't want bans either
An increasing number of people in the U.S., are showing tolerance for transgender people.
But according to a new poll most still oppose allowing transgender female athletes to compete against other females in sport.
Caroline Malone reports.
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Red Cross urges cities to better prepare for heatwaves
The Red Cross is urging cities across the world to become better
prepared for heatwaves.
The organization has held the first global Heat Action Day to raise awareness.
Sarah Walton reports.
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prepared for heatwaves.
The organization has held the first global Heat Action Day to raise awareness.
Sarah Walton reports.
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