Monday, December 12, 2022

GERMANS TOLD TO SAVE MORE GAS DESPITE PLUNGE IN TEMPERATURES

Temperatures continue to plunge across Northern Europe, as a blast of wintery weather makes its way across the region. 

The subzero temperatures are driving up energy use - which has experts in Germany worried about gas supplies. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray reports. 

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Chaos ensues at Delhi's International Airport

India's Aviation Ministry is promising to take action after scenes of chaotic overcrowding at the country's biggest airport flooded local social media.

Passenger complaints have been mounting for days amid a surge in travel demand in the run up to the Christmas holidays.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...


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China expands hospital support after Covid rule relaxations

China is expanding its medical facilities in rural areas, amid concerns from international health experts the country could face a surge in Covid-19 cases after scaling back its strict virus rules.  

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong. 


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Sunday, December 11, 2022

Orion splashes down to earth after historic mission

NASA's Orion spacecraft is back on Earth after its 25 day journey around the Moon.

It splashed down off the coast of Baja California on Sunday after its historic mission.

Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.

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Alleged Lockerbie bomb maker in US custody

The man accused of making the bomb that downed a flight from London to
New York 34 years ago is in U.S. custody.

Abu Agila Masud was kidnapped in Libya in November leading to
speculation over whether he'd be then handed off to U.S. officials.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Friday, December 9, 2022

U.N SECURITY COUNCIL MEETS ON UKRAINE

The Security Council is set to meet again on Friday to discuss the
weapons from the Ukraine conflict that Russia says is falling into the
hands of terrorists.
Russia's U.N. Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia made the allegation at a
security council on Ukraine earlier this week and wants the security
council to take action.
Jody Jacobs has more...

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US basketball star Griner lands in US after Russian prison swap

US basketball star Brittney Griner has touched down in Texas after
America and Russia agreed to a prisoner swap.

It ends her ten month detention in Russia - after she was detained in
February when cannabis oil was found in her luggage - and was later
sentenced to 9 years in prison.

Toni Waterman is in San Antonio, where Griner just recently arrived.

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US Democratic senator Sinema changes affiliation to independent

US Democratic senator Kyrsten Sinema has changed her party affiliation
to independent, a blow to President Joe Biden's party.

It comes just days after the Democrats secured an outright majority in
the Senate with 51 seats over the Republicans 49.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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[PREVIEW] Fed meeting to dominate US markets

US markets in the week ahead will be dominated by reaction to the
final Federal Reserve meeting of the year.

Fed chair Jerome Powell has suggested that while another interest rate
rise is on the cards, it may be smaller than recent hikes.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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UK, Italy and Japan unveil fighter jet partnership

A new generation of fighter jets will be built by the UK, Italy and Japan in a new partnership. The aircraft will have advanced digital capabilities and are an effort to balance China's influence in the Indo-Pacific region. Julia Chapman has more.

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Nigeria Rejects Claims of Mass Abortion Programme by its Military

The military in Nigeria has rejected a report published by Reuters, a London based news agency accusing it of running a secret mass abortion programme.


Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos


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Nigeria’s Central Bank Retrieves Over N1 Trillion Following a Redesigning of Naira Notes


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The Central Bank of Nigeria says it has retrieved more than N1 trillion from circulation since its launch of new naira notes.


The CBN unveiled the newly designed 200, 500 and 1000 Naira notes in a bid to move cash back into the banking system and also reduce inflation rates.


Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja.


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India's Southern Regions Brace For a Cyclonic Storm

Areas in South India are bracing for heavy rainfall and strong winds, as Cyclone Mandous is expected to make landfall by Friday night.

India's meteorological department has issued alerts across the region, and disaster relief teams have been deployed as precautionary measures.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...

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Leaked report warns Germany could face blackouts as temperatures drop

Parts of Northern Europe are bracing for the arrival of extremely cold weather - with energy providers warning the subzero temperatures could strain electricity infrastructure. 

In Germany, several media outlets are reporting intermittent blackouts are being considered as a way to help stabilize supplies. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.

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Air quality deteriorates in Mumbai to levels worse than Delhi

Air quality in India's financial hub Mumbai this week has deteriorated levels which are worse than the country's national capital New Delhi, which is notorious for its smog.

This is causing concerns about the health risks faced by residents.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Australian police lay charges over "sophisticated global scam".

Federal Police have laid charges in Australia over what's been described as a "sophisticated global scam". 

Shaun Bindley reports from Brisbane. 

 

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China lauds its Covid policy easing amid health expert concern

China is lauding its success in managing the Covid-19 pandemic, as it transitions away from its zero-tolerance approach to the virus. But international health experts say the country may now be set for a surge of case numbers that it’s ill-equipped to deal with. 

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.


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Japanese billionaire Maezawa picks DJ Steve Aoki & others to join SpaceX moon trip

Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa revealed Friday that he'll be taking DJ Steve Aoki and K-pop star TOP to the moon and back.


The crew will be hopping aboard one of Elon Musk's SpaceX rockets.


Nora Weinek has more from Tokyo.


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Thursday, December 8, 2022

S&P snaps 5 day losing streak

The S&P snapped a five day cold streak Thursday as traders digested
weekly jobless claims figures.

But the main attention on Wall Street is on next week's Federal Reserve meeting.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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US House of Representatives approves law protecting same-sex marriage.

The US House of Representatives has approved a bill mandating federal recognition of same-sex marriages.

The measure, which passed with bipartisan support, offers protection for same-sex marriages beyond what is currently provided by the Supreme Court.

US Correspondent Ira Spitzer reports.


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