United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres has condemned plans
by Russia to declare the annexation of occupied parts of Ukraine.
Guterres says the annexation has no legal standing and goes against
the United Nations charter.
Russian officials have said Moscow will proclaim the annexation of the
four Ukrainian states within days following referendums held in those
regions earlier this week.
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Thursday, September 29, 2022
U.S. President declares major disaster in state of Florida
U.S. President Joe Biden has declared a major disaster in the state of
Florida, in the wake of hurricane Ian.
It's sending federal funds to the state to help relocate millions of
residents who have been forced out of their homes.
Gabrielle Fahmy reports.
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Florida, in the wake of hurricane Ian.
It's sending federal funds to the state to help relocate millions of
residents who have been forced out of their homes.
Gabrielle Fahmy reports.
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UK PM LIZ TRUSS DEFENDS HER GOVERNMENT'S TAX CUTTING MINI-BUDGET
The UK Prime Minister Liz Truss has defended her government's decision to cut taxes - saying Ministers took action at a difficult time. The so-called 'mini-budget' delivered by the Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng last week had been designed to encourage growth - but economists predict interest rates and inflation could now rise faster than expected. Laura Makin-Isherwood reports from London.
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Cost-of-living strike action in France
Major strike action taking place in France / today/ on Thursday / 29 September.
Three of the main unions are calling for salary increases in the face of Europe's runaway inflation, along with a halt to pension reform.
Ross Cullen reports from Paris.
FOURTH LEAK DISCOVERED ON NORD STREAM PIPELINES: REPORTS
The German Interior Minister has said the country needs to prepare for quote "unimaginable" threats to energy infrastructure after several explosions hit key gas pipelines running from Russia to Germany.
The cause of the blasts remains unclear - but Russia has called suggestions it was responsible "predictable and stupid." It comes amid reports that a fourth leak on the pipelines has now been discovered.
From Berlin, Trent Murray has more.
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UK GOVT STICKING WITH ECONOMIC PLAN
UK Prime Minister Liz Truss says her government is sticking to its economic plan despite turmoil on financial markets.
The British pound hit a record low on Monday after a so-called 'mini budget' of tax cuts and extra borrowing.
The opposition Labour Party says Parliament needs to be recalled and parts of the plan dropped.
But Chief Secretary to the Treasury Chris Philp says it's an appropriate response to global conditions.
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The British pound hit a record low on Monday after a so-called 'mini budget' of tax cuts and extra borrowing.
The opposition Labour Party says Parliament needs to be recalled and parts of the plan dropped.
But Chief Secretary to the Treasury Chris Philp says it's an appropriate response to global conditions.
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India's Supreme Court rules unmarried women have equal rights to legal abortion
In a groundbreaking judgement, India's Supreme Court has ruled that all women are entitled to a legal abortion, regardless of their marital status.
The court said that depriving unmarried women of the right to abortion was a violation of their fundamental rights.
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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Japan and China mark 50 years of normalized relations
Japan is marking 50 years of diplomatic ties with China amidst ongoing land disputes, economic rivalry, and rising tensions over Taiwan.
The two countries ended war in 1972 but relations have been fraying in recent years.
Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo
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S Korea receives approval for mission to NATO
South Korea has received formal approval from NATO to set up its first diplomatic mission to the military alliance.
Already a NATO partner country, South Korea's new mission will fall to its embassy in Brussels, where NATO's headquarters are located.
Dave Yin reports.
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Already a NATO partner country, South Korea's new mission will fall to its embassy in Brussels, where NATO's headquarters are located.
Dave Yin reports.
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South Korea prepares for Kamala Harris to visit DMZ
South Korea is making final preparations to escort US Vice President Kamala Harris to the Demilitarized Zone at the border with North Korea. Her visit on Thursday comes hours after Pyongyang test-fired ballistic missiles off its east coast.
Richard Kimber reports.
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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Hurricane Ian makes landfall in Florida
Florida's governor Ron De Santis is warning that "nasty" days are ahead as Hurricane Ian makes landfall in the US state.
Forecasters said cities at the heart of the storm were facing extremely dangerous winds and rains, as officials warned it was too late to evacuate in some places.
Our US correspondent Kate Fisher reports
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U.S. stocks bounce back as Treasury yields dip
The S&P 500 snapped a 6-day losing streak Wednesday.
U.S. markets enjoyed a welcome break from the sell off that's gripped
them since the federal reserve embarked on another round of aggressive
interest hikes to fight inflation.
Gabrielle Fahmy reports from New York.
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U.S. markets enjoyed a welcome break from the sell off that's gripped
them since the federal reserve embarked on another round of aggressive
interest hikes to fight inflation.
Gabrielle Fahmy reports from New York.
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State Department says "tremendous progress" made in talks with Pacific Island leaders
US officials say that "tremendous progress" has been made in negotiations with Pacific Island leaders as President Biden hosts them for a first White House summit.
But the State Department would not disclose whether the Solomon Islands has dropped its opposition to a planned declaration that the White House hopes will be unanimously supported by the time the 2-day summit ends.
The State Department spokesman is Ned Price.
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US accuses Russia of "complete fabrication" in Ukraine referenda
The Biden administration is joining Europe in condemning the outcome of 4 referenda held by Russia in regions of Ukraine controlled by Russian forces,
The Kremlin says the people there overwhelmingly voted in favor of joining Russia.
With the US reaction, State Department Spokesman Ned Price.
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Hurricane Ian slams into Fort Myers, Florida
Hurricane Ian has made landfall in Florida,
The eye of the storm moved onshore over the city of Fort Myers, about 120 miles south of Tampa.
With sustained winds of 155 miles per hour, forecasters say the storm will create potentially-deadly floods.
Florida's Governor, Ron DeSantis, has declared a state of emergency.
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Floridians urged to evacuate ahead of Hurricane Ian
Florida is battening down the hatches ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Ian, which is expected to make landfall later today.
The storm brought flooding and widespread power outages overnight in Cuba.
Armando Fernandez with Florida Power and Light - the state's largest utility - says people there should be braced for substantial disruption.
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Ukraine reacts to Russian referenda, says it will redouble efforts to retake territory
The Ukrainian government says it will redouble its efforts to liberate all occupied territories in the country after the Kremlin hailed the outcome of four referenda dismissed as a sham by western governments.
The referenda in Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson set the stage for the possible annexation of territory by the Russians.
Reporter Sergio Olmos is in Kyiv.
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U.S. Embassy warns Americans to leave Russia immediately
The U.S. Embassy in Moscow is warning Americans to leave Russia immediately.
It issued a security alert overnight.. urging U.S. citizens to leave,
while limited commercial travel options out of the country remain.
Gabrielle Fahmy reports.
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It issued a security alert overnight.. urging U.S. citizens to leave,
while limited commercial travel options out of the country remain.
Gabrielle Fahmy reports.
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Opioid crisis costs the U.S. $1.5 trillion - Reuters
$1.5 trillion. That's roughly how much the opioid crisis cost the U.S. in 2020, according to a Congressional report seen by Reuters.
It marks a 37 percent increase since the last time the costs were calculated - fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Toni Waterman has more.
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It marks a 37 percent increase since the last time the costs were calculated - fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Toni Waterman has more.
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Nigeria's President Denounces Quest to Acquire Arms for Local Security Outfits
Nigeria's president says no state in the country has the right to arm local vigilantes.
This follows a bid by one state in the country's southwest to arm their local security outfit, Amotekun.
Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.
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