The US economy shrank last quarter in the strongest sign yet that the
country is in a recession.
Analysts say growth is stalling because of rising inflation and higher
interest rates.
Sarah Walton reports
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Thursday, July 28, 2022
Baltics call on US to step up troop presence
The presidents of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia have called on the United States to increase its military presence in the Baltics.
The three European countries, which are all members of the NATO defensive alliance, say they face additional security threats due to their geographic proximity to Russia.
Rosie Birchard reports from Brussels, where NATO is headquartered.
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Militants kill at least 15 soldiers, several civilians in coordinated Mali attacks
At least 15 government soldiers in Mali have been killed in a coordinated attack linked to terrorists in the south-west of the country.
It's the latest deadly attack following a decade-long insurgency in the Sahel region of West Africa.
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It's the latest deadly attack following a decade-long insurgency in the Sahel region of West Africa.
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UK Commonwealth Games opening ceremony to take place later today
The Commonwealth Game's opening ceremony takes place later today (Thursday).
For the first time in the game's history, there will be more medals for female events than men's.
Chris Jones has the details.
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Nigerian army rescues two more Chibok girls
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Nigerian military officials say they have rescued Another 2 of the kidnapped Chibok school girls in Borno State eight years after their capture.
The army says the girls were found with children and have been taken to a medical facility in the State
Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja.
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Saudi crown prince on first trip to Europe since 2018 Khashoggi murder
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince is due in France later on Thursday (arrives 1830G) as he continues his first European trip since the 2018 killing of the Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Turkey.
Mohammed bin Salman will hold talks with French president Emmanuel Macron in Paris and from there, Ross Cullen has more.
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Australia set for more inflationary pressure
Australians are being told to expect much higher cost of living for some time to come, with inflation peaking above 7 per cent by the end of this year.
Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers has delivered the news during his first economic update to Parliament
.
Shaun Bindley report.
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Foreign Ministers of India, China, Russia and Central Asian nations to review cooperation
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Foreign Ministers of India, Russia, China, Pakistan, and five Central Asian nations are meeting on Wednesday to review regional cooperation.
The grouping known as the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation or the SCO is seen by some analysts as an up-and-coming power to challenge Western influence in Asia.
Delhi correspondent Ishan Garg explains why the SCO is crucial for India.
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North Korea threatens South with annihilation
North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un says the South Korean government and its military will face annihilation if they start a confrontation.
The remarks follow the 69th anniversary of the armistice of the Korean War and Seoul's new hard-line stance on the North's missile tests.
Nora Weinek reports.
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Nora Weinek reports.
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China warns against potential Pelosi visit to Taiwan
China is warning of “strong countermeasures” if US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi goes ahead with a potential visit to Taiwan in the coming weeks. Her travel plans are set to dominate a virtual meeting between US President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Thursday.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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US makes "substantial offer" to Russian over prisoner swap
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has revealed that the United States has proposed a prisoner swap with Russia in an effort to secure the release of two American detained in Moscow.
Businessman Paul Whelan and women's basketball star Britney Griner may be traded for a Russian arms dealer serving a 25 year sentence in the US.
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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Big gains on Wall Street following Fed rate hike
US stocks soared Wednesday after the Federal Reserve announced another
steep interest rate hike.
The move was expected but investors were encouraged by suggestions
that the Fed may adjust its strategy in the future.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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steep interest rate hike.
The move was expected but investors were encouraged by suggestions
that the Fed may adjust its strategy in the future.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Federal Reserve raise interest rates
The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates by 75 basis points in a
bid to curb price pressures.
But the Central Bank warned that certain drivers of the U.S. economy
have softened.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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bid to curb price pressures.
But the Central Bank warned that certain drivers of the U.S. economy
have softened.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Iran to Cultivate Land in Venezuela
Iranian officials say Venezuela has allowed Iran to cultivate one million hectares of its farmland. It's part of a 20-year partnership agreement between the two countries, signed when Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro visited Tehran in June.
Latin American Correspondent Mary Triny Mena has details.
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Multi Day Heat Wave Hits Pacific Northwest
Records are falling as the temperature rises in the US Pacific Northwest.
The region is sweltering under a multi day heat wave.
Rachel Silverman has this report from San Francisco.
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Pair of peer-reviewed studies agree animals from Wuhan market started COVID-19 pandemic
A pair of peer-reviewed studies published in the journal Science
Tuesday agree that animals sold at the Wuhan market almost certainly
started the COVID-19 pandemic.
Some of the authors say they hope the findings will put the lab origin
stories to rest.
Gabrielle Fahmy reports.
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Tuesday agree that animals sold at the Wuhan market almost certainly
started the COVID-19 pandemic.
Some of the authors say they hope the findings will put the lab origin
stories to rest.
Gabrielle Fahmy reports.
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The mastermind behind Texas’ abortion ban now targeting HIV meds
The Texas lawyer who was the mastermind behind the state's abortion ban is now targeting HIV preventative medications.
In oral arguments being heard in a Fort Worth court, Jonathan Mitchell claims that forcing insurers to cover such meds goes against his clients' religious beliefs.
Toni Waterman has more from Texas
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In oral arguments being heard in a Fort Worth court, Jonathan Mitchell claims that forcing insurers to cover such meds goes against his clients' religious beliefs.
Toni Waterman has more from Texas
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President Biden poised to hold Xi call
US President Joe Biden, now out of Covid isolation, is planning to speak with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping for the first time in four months on Thursday -- but a potential visit to Taiwan by Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi remains one of the major themes looming over the conversation.
From Washington, Benji Hyer reports.
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Wall Street braces for Fed announcement
The U.S. Federal Reserve is widely expected to raise interest rates
again on Wednesday in a bid to curb inflation.
Analysts on Wall Street expect the Central Bank to raise rates by
three quarters of a percent.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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again on Wednesday in a bid to curb inflation.
Analysts on Wall Street expect the Central Bank to raise rates by
three quarters of a percent.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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President Biden to leave isolation after negative Covid test
US President Joe Biden has tested negative for Covid-19 and will leave
isolation.
The White House says his symptoms have almost completely gone.
Sarah Walton reports
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isolation.
The White House says his symptoms have almost completely gone.
Sarah Walton reports
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