Tesla says it's losing billions of dollars because of supply chain shortages.
CEO Elon Musk says the company has been impacted by Covid-19 shutdowns in China.
Sarah Walton reports.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide.
Thursday, June 23, 2022
FDA bans Juul e-cigarrettes
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says it will ban the sale of
Juul e-cigarettes.
This comes as the agency has also stated that it will seek to limit
nicotine levels in cigarettes.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Juul e-cigarettes.
This comes as the agency has also stated that it will seek to limit
nicotine levels in cigarettes.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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UN urges more Afghan earthquake help
The UN Security Council has urged the international committee to do
more to help Afghanistan following the deadly earthquake that killed
at least 1000 people.
The UN has already said the country needs at least $15m for urgent
humanitarian assistance.
William Denselow reports from UN HQ in New York.
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The earthquake comes on top of numerous problems the country is facing
- as William Denselow explains from UN HQ in New York.
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more to help Afghanistan following the deadly earthquake that killed
at least 1000 people.
The UN has already said the country needs at least $15m for urgent
humanitarian assistance.
William Denselow reports from UN HQ in New York.
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The earthquake comes on top of numerous problems the country is facing
- as William Denselow explains from UN HQ in New York.
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Jan 6th panel focuses on Trump's Justice Dept pressure
The US committee investigating Donald Trump's attempts to overturn the
2020 presidential election is hearing how he pressured the Justice
Department.
The former acting attorney general is testifying on how the former
president tried to manipulate top officials so he could stay in
office.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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2020 presidential election is hearing how he pressured the Justice
Department.
The former acting attorney general is testifying on how the former
president tried to manipulate top officials so he could stay in
office.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Afghan government appeals for more international aid after devastating quake
The Taliban government of Afghanistan is appealing for more international aid in response to Wednesday's earthquake in the south east of the country that killed at least a thousand people and injured fifteen hundred others.
Survivors say the region around the quake's epicenter has been devastated, with mud-and-brick houses collapsing in on themselves.
Dr. Mohammed Anwer is with the aid agency CARE Afghanistan and he's in the capital Kabul.
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US Supreme Court loosens gun laws in New York
The US Supreme Court has overturned a law which could result in more
people carrying concealed handguns in New York.
It's a blow for gun control advocates and comes as Congress is on the
verge of tightening some gun laws.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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people carrying concealed handguns in New York.
It's a blow for gun control advocates and comes as Congress is on the
verge of tightening some gun laws.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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SUMMER DISRUPTION EXPECTED AS BRITISH AIRWAYS STAFF VOTE FOR STRIKE
Hundreds of British Airways staff have voted to go on strike this summer in protest over pay. Unions say a 10% pay cut imposed on check-in staff and ground crew during the Covid19 pandemic has not been reinstated. Thousands of passengers could face disruption to flights as a result of the action.
Laura Makin-Isherwood has more from London.
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UN asks Ethiopia to investigate killings
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The United Nations is calling for an investigation into the killing of hundreds of civilians in western Ethiopia last weekend. Members of the Amhara ethnic group were targeted by armed individuals, who burned their houses.
Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa:
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UN asks Ethiopia to investigate killings
Intro
The United Nations is calling for an investigation into the killing of hundreds of civilians in western Ethiopia last weekend. Members of the Amhara ethnic group were targeted by armed individuals, who burned their houses.
Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa:
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Tanzanian government explains Maasai Eviction controversy to diplomats
Tanzania has issued a statement distancing itself from rumours of attempting to evict the resident Maasai community in Loliondo in the north of the country and violation of human rights.
Isaac Lukando reports.
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Isaac Lukando reports.
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GERMANY RAISES ALARM LEVEL OVER GAS SUPPLIES
The German Government is calling on citizens to significantly reduce their energy use - as the country tries to conserve gas ahead of the winter.
Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck said to help preserve gas, he would be officially raising the level of alarm in the country's energy grid - as Europe's biggest economy struggles with potential shortfalls following Russia's decision to throttle supplies.
From Berlin, Trent Murray has more.
Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck said to help preserve gas, he would be officially raising the level of alarm in the country's energy grid - as Europe's biggest economy struggles with potential shortfalls following Russia's decision to throttle supplies.
From Berlin, Trent Murray has more.
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UK FOREIGN SECRETARY ACCUSES RUSSIA OF WEAPONISING FOOD SECURITY
UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has accused Russia of 'weaponising' hunger as the war in Ukraine continues. In a Press Conference in Turkey, Ms Truss said the Kremlin's decision to block Ukrainian grain exports was a 'callous tool of war'. Laura Makin-Isherwood reports from London.
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UK at a standstill amid second day of rail strike action
Thousands of transport workers have walked out on the second day of the UK's biggest rail strike in 30 years.
Members of the RMT rail workers union are protesting proposed redundancies, pay cuts and safety concerns.
Sally Patterson has more in London.
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Interest payments on UK government debt hits all-time high for May
Interest payments on government debt have hit an all-time high for May in the UK.
Surging Inflation has played a huge part in the high-interest repayments which has hit $9.2 billion.
Chris Jones has more from London
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French president says hung parliament creates need "to govern differently"
The French president says the country's political leaders will 'have to learn to govern differently' because the French people "are asking for change".
Emmanuel Macron made the remarks in an address to the nation that he gave to explain how negotiations with political leaders are going, following inconclusive election results on Sunday that left France with a hung parliament.
Ross Cullen reports from Paris.
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Emmanuel Macron made the remarks in an address to the nation that he gave to explain how negotiations with political leaders are going, following inconclusive election results on Sunday that left France with a hung parliament.
Ross Cullen reports from Paris.
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EU leaders to formally grant Ukraine candidate status
European Union leaders meeting in Brussels are expected to unanimously agree to grant war-torn Ukraine candidate status for the 27-member bloc.
EU heads of state and government are also expected to back a similar bid from Moldova, one of Europe's poorest countries.
Rosie Birchard is in Brussels.
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Afghanistan calls for international help as death toll from earthquake mounts
Intro:
The Afghanistan government is asking the international community for help as the death toll from the earthquake continues to mount.
Observes say agencies such as UNICEF and the World Food Programme may have to step up efforts.
Especially as the financially strained Afghan government may struggle to provide assistance.
Ishan Garg reports.
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Hong Kong orders COVID-19 tests to curb case rebound
The Hong Kong government is ordering widespread COVID-19 testing for the city’s residents in a bid to curb a resurgence of cases. Health Authorities are trying to prevent an outbreak ahead of the city’s handover anniversary celebrations next week.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Stocks dip following Fed comments
U.S. stocks fell slightly on Wednesday after the Chair of the Federal
Reserve Jerome Powell said he was strongly committed to tackling
inflation.
But investors fear such action may spark a recession in the U.S.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Reserve Jerome Powell said he was strongly committed to tackling
inflation.
But investors fear such action may spark a recession in the U.S.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Fears that death toll from Afghan quake will rise
Further efforts are being made in Afghanistan to identify the scale of the devastation caused by an early morning earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1
The epicenter was in the southeast of the country, but the tremors were felt widely in neighboring Pakistan and India.
At least a thousand people have been killed and more than fifteen hundred injured.
Salam Al-Janabi is with UNICEF in Kabul.
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