China has delivered stern warnings to U.S. officials about House
Speaker Nancy Pelosi's possible visit to Taiwan.
It follows reports Pelosi is set to become the most senior U.S.
politician to visit the island in 25 years.
Gabrielle Fahmy reports.
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Monday, July 25, 2022
Senior US official en route to Middle East for talks
The US special envoy for Yemen is today (Monday) heading to Saudi Arabia and Jordan to pursue Washington's diplomatic efforts to back a United Nations's truce in Yemen.
It follows President Joe Biden's trip to the Middle East and Gulf earlier this month.
From Washington, Benji Hyer reports.
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US at crucial stage in efforts to contain Monkeypox
Health experts are warning the US is at a crucial stage in the fight
against Monkeypox.
It comes after the World Health Organization declared it a public emergency.
Sarah Walton reports
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against Monkeypox.
It comes after the World Health Organization declared it a public emergency.
Sarah Walton reports
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UK to host Eurovision Song Contest on behalf of Ukraine
Next year's Eurovision Song Contest will be hosted in the United Kingdom on behalf of this year's winner Ukraine.
The European Broadcasting Union said for 'safety and security reasons' the Contest could not be held in Ukraine due to the ongoing war with Russia.
Sally Patterson has more in London.
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UK leadership contest shifts focus to China
The two candidates to become Britain's next prime minister are vowing a tough stance on China ahead of their first head-to-head debate. Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss are fighting to replace Boris Johnson after a series of scandals and resignations in his government. Julia Chapman has more from London.
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Terrorists Planning Attacks on Prison Facilities in Three Nigerian States
Military intelligence has revealed that terrorists are plotting more attacks on prison facilities in Nigeria.
This comes after the Kuje prison in Abuja, the nation's capital was attacked on July 6th.
Correspondent Tesem Akende reports.
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Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov in Uganda for Trade Cooperation
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is due in Uganda for a two day working visit, a move seen as deepening economic co-operation with Africa.
Western powers have isolated Russia and imposed a huge number of sanctions, after its invasion of Ukraine.
The African visit will also include stop offs in Ethiopia, Egypt and Congo Brazzaville.
Isabel Nakirya reports.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is due in Uganda for a two day working visit, a move seen as deepening economic co-operation with Africa.
Western powers have isolated Russia and imposed a huge number of sanctions, after its invasion of Ukraine.
The African visit will also include stop offs in Ethiopia, Egypt and Congo Brazzaville.
Isabel Nakirya reports.
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French president to make a visit to Africa amid food security crisis
The French president is heading to Cameroon on Monday for the start of a short tour of three countries in West Africa.
Cameroon is a large agricultural producer and Emmanuel Macron wants to encourage investments that can boost food security as the war in Ukraine continues to put pressure on global grain supplies.
From FSN's bureau in Paris, here's Ross Cullen.
Cameroon is a large agricultural producer and Emmanuel Macron wants to encourage investments that can boost food security as the war in Ukraine continues to put pressure on global grain supplies.
From FSN's bureau in Paris, here's Ross Cullen.
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EU countries divided over winter gas emergency plan
Plans to cut gas consumption across the European Union are proving contentious among the bloc's 27 member states.
The European Commission last week unveiled proposals for a 15% consumption reduction across the bloc to cushion the blow of potential disruptions in Russian gas supplies. On Monday, European Union ambassadors are expected to debate the way ahead.
Russian energy giant Gazprom has fully or partially cut gas deliveries to twelve EU countries.
Rosie Birchard is in Brussels.
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Droupadi Murmu, first tribal woman to win India's Presidential election to be sworn in
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Droupadi Murmu (Drow-paadi Moor-moo) will script history on Monday as she becomes the first tribal person to be sworn in as the President of India.
A member of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party, Murmu won the elections last week in a landslide.
Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.
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Hong Kong said to be mulling an easing of COVID-19 hotel quarantine rules
Hong Kong is set to reduce hotel quarantine for incoming travelers, according to local media reports. The move is expected to coincide with the introduction of a mainland Chinese COVID-19 health code system.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Monkeypox can be contained says US Covid Coordinator
The White House's Covid-19 response coordinator has defended the Biden Administration's response to the Monkeypox outbreak.
That's despite criticism from some democrats in Congress.
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.
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That's despite criticism from some democrats in Congress.
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.
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'Oak Fire' continues to burn through California
A state of emergency remains in place near Yosemite National Park in California, as the largest active wildfire in the United States continues to rapidly spread.
More than 6,000 people have been forced to evacuate the region, as the 'Oak Fire' tears its way through tens of thousands of acres of land.
President Biden is now facing increasing pressure to declare a 'climate emergency' nationwide.
Our US correspondent Benji Hyer has more.
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Sunday, July 24, 2022
Russia's Lavrov begins diplomatic tour of Africa to strengthen ties with the continent
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has begun a tour of Africa with the aim of boosting cooperation with the continent amid the war in Ukraine and the confrontation with the West.
Isaac Lukando reports.
Isaac Lukando reports.
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Friday, July 22, 2022
Jury finds Steve Bannon guilty on both counts of contempt of Congress
Former Donald Trump advisor Steve Bannon has been found guilty of
contempt of Congress.
He now faces a possible jail sentence for defying a subpoena from a
Congressional committee investigating the attack on the US Capitol.
Gabrielle Fahmy reports.
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contempt of Congress.
He now faces a possible jail sentence for defying a subpoena from a
Congressional committee investigating the attack on the US Capitol.
Gabrielle Fahmy reports.
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Bannon convicted of contempt of Congress, faces possible jail term
Steve Bannon, Donald Trump's political strategist, has been convicted of "contempt of Congress" over his refusal to appear before a Congressional committee investigating last year's insurrection by Trump supporters on Capitol Hill.
Jury deliberations took less than three hours and Mr Bannon now faces the possibility of thousands of dollars in fines fines and up to two years in jail.
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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Jury begins deliberating Friday in Steve Bannon trial
The jury has begun deliberating in the trial of Steve Bannon.
The former aide to U.S. President Donald Trump is facing criminal
charges for refusing to testify at the hearings into the insurrection
at the Capitol.
Gabrielle Fahmy reports.
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The former aide to U.S. President Donald Trump is facing criminal
charges for refusing to testify at the hearings into the insurrection
at the Capitol.
Gabrielle Fahmy reports.
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Fed meeting to dominate sentiment in week ahead [Preview]
Attention on Wall Street this week will be on the Federal Reserve and
how aggressively it will act to curb runaway inflation.
This comes after price pressures hit a fresh four decade high last month.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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how aggressively it will act to curb runaway inflation.
This comes after price pressures hit a fresh four decade high last month.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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UN welcomes Ukraine/Russian grain deal
The United Nations says a deal to restore exports of grain from
Ukraine will bring relief to help stabilize global food prices.
The agreement between Russia and the Ukraine was signed in Turkey on Friday.
Sarah Walton reports
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Ukraine will bring relief to help stabilize global food prices.
The agreement between Russia and the Ukraine was signed in Turkey on Friday.
Sarah Walton reports
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Biden experiencing " mild symptoms" from COVID-19 as WH scrambles
US President Biden is experiencing “ mild symptoms” of COVID-19, as the White House insists he’s carrying out his duties in isolation.
President Biden was diagnosed on Thursday after a spate of international travel, while administration officials scrambled to play down the impact on the 79 year old’s health.
Nina-Maria Potts has more:
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