The US House of Representatives is expected to vote in the coming
hours on an almost $1.7 trillion dollar bill to fund the government
through the next nine months.
Lawmakers are racing to beat a self-imposed deadline of midnight
Friday when the government is scheduled to shutdown.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Friday, December 23, 2022
British nurses announce fresh strike dates
Nurses in the UK have announced two further days of strikes in January. It follows the first nationwide walkouts in history by nurses in December, which failed to bring the government to the negotiating table. Julia Chapman has more.
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Armed Forces personnel keep airports running as Border Force staff strike
The British Military has been brought in to help cover Border Force staff who are on strike across the UK.
Passport and security staff have walked out of several airports as well as a port in a dispute over pay, pensions and layoffs.
The industrial action is due to continue over Christmas at a busy period for the travel industry.
Sally Patterson reports from London.
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Uganda Attacks Displace 8000
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In Uganda, more than 8000 people are in need of relief aid in the western part of the country.
This follows recent attacks on villages by suspected Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), a rebel group with bases in the Eastern DR Congo.
Local authorities say the internally displaced persons need food, blankets, and shelter.
Michael Baleke reports from Kampala
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Power cuts close beaches
South Africa’s ongoing scheduled power cuts are disrupting coastal summer tourist destinations. Non-functioning pump stations have led to several sewage spills near popular beaches. Mark Roughton reports.
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Nigeria’s Government Begins Data Collection of Victims of Terrorism
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The Federal Government in Nigeria has commenced collection of data of people affected by insecurity in some Local Government Areas of Katsina State.
Hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced due to attacks on their communities by armed groups particularly in the northern parts of the country.
Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja.
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UK BORDER FORCE STAFF BEGIN STRIKES
UK Border Force staff are beginning several days of strike action between now and the end of the year.
Public and Commercial Services Union members are walking out over pay in the civil service.
The government's drafted in soldiers and other staff to conduct some border checks but is warning arrivals to the UK of possible delays.
PCS general secretary Mark Serwotka says industrial action will only widen.
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Public and Commercial Services Union members are walking out over pay in the civil service.
The government's drafted in soldiers and other staff to conduct some border checks but is warning arrivals to the UK of possible delays.
PCS general secretary Mark Serwotka says industrial action will only widen.
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No mask mandate for India yet, but government says need to be prepared
India won't implement a mask mandate just yet but the country's Prime Minister says regions should start testing more and ensure operational readiness.
The government has sounded an alarm following a surge in cases in neighbouring China.
Neha Poonia has more.
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The government has sounded an alarm following a surge in cases in neighbouring China.
Neha Poonia has more.
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Trump accused of ‘multi-part conspiracy’ in final Jan 6th committee report
The US committee investigating former president Donald Trump's efforts
to overturn the 2020 election have accused him of a "multi-part
conspiracy".
The panel looking into his actions leading up to, and on the day of
the January 6th attack on the US Capitol released its final report
three days after recommending he be criminally charged.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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to overturn the 2020 election have accused him of a "multi-part
conspiracy".
The panel looking into his actions leading up to, and on the day of
the January 6th attack on the US Capitol released its final report
three days after recommending he be criminally charged.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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China expected to relax Covid quarantine and border measures
China is expected to cut quarantine requirements for overseas travelers in January. Local media reports say health authorities are planning to continue relaxing their strict Covid rules, despite a growing virus outbreak across the country.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Thursday, December 22, 2022
Stocks slump despite strong economic data
U.S. stocks slumped Thursday despite the release of some
stronger-than-expected economic data.
Some analysts fear that signs of economic strength will embolden the
Federal Reserve to continue aggressively raising interest rates.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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stronger-than-expected economic data.
Some analysts fear that signs of economic strength will embolden the
Federal Reserve to continue aggressively raising interest rates.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Sam Bankman-Fried’s bail set at $250 million
A judge in New York has set Sam Bankman-Fried's bail at 250 million dollars
The cryptocurrency mogul was extradited from the Bahamas this week
after being charged with conducting a multi-billion dollar fraud.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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The cryptocurrency mogul was extradited from the Bahamas this week
after being charged with conducting a multi-billion dollar fraud.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Former European Parliament Vice President remanded in custody over corruption probe
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The Greek member of the European Parliament accused of taking bribes from Qatar was in court on Thursday for a pretrial hearing. Eva Kaili is among four people charged with corruption, money laundering and money laundering.
Alex Cadier reports from Brussels
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Lawmakers overcome Title 42 Senate deadlock
US Senators have overcome a disagreement on immigration policy which was threatening to prevent the passing of a 1.65 trillion dollar spending package.
The massive bill is needed to fund the federal government and includes financial aid to Ukraine.
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.
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The massive bill is needed to fund the federal government and includes financial aid to Ukraine.
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.
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US winter storms to bring coldest Xmas in 40 years
US forecasters are predicting the coldest Christmas in four decades as
a winter storm sweeps across the country.
37 states and more than 90 million people are now under winter weather warnings.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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a winter storm sweeps across the country.
37 states and more than 90 million people are now under winter weather warnings.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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SBF expected in court for arraignment
Cryptocurrency mogul Sam Bankman-Fried is expected to be arraigned
today after being charged with fraud.
The FTX founder was extradited from the Bahamas back to the U.S. late
on Wednesday.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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today after being charged with fraud.
The FTX founder was extradited from the Bahamas back to the U.S. late
on Wednesday.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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BERLIN OPENS NEW UKRAINE REFUGEE FACILITY AT FORMER AIRPORT
Cities across Europe are preparing for more refugees to flee Ukraine following Russia's bombardment of critical infrastructure.
In Berlin, a new facility has opened to help deal with the expected spike in new arrivals.
In Berlin, a new facility has opened to help deal with the expected spike in new arrivals.
From the German capital Trent Murray reports.
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RWANDA BLAMED FOR DRC CONFLICT
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International pressure is growing on Rwanda to stop supporting rebels in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. France and Germany are the latest countries to openly accuse Rwanda of backing the M23 rebels who have captured swathes of territory in eastern DRC. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.....
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Scottish lawmakers to vote on controversial transgender legislation
Lawmakers in Scotland are due to decide whether to make it easier for people to change their legally recognised gender.
The final vote was delayed after debates in the Scottish Parliament overran on Wednesday.
The Gender Recognition Reform Scotland Bill removes the need for a medical diagnosis of gender dysphoria in order to receive a gender recognition certificate.
It also lowers the minimum age for applicants from 18 to 16 and reduces the time required for people to live in their acquired gender to three months.
It's one of the most controversial bills in Holyrood in decades, as Sally Patterson reports.
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NEW CEREMONIAL MILITARY TITLES FOR CAMILLA AND KATE
Catherine, the Princess of Wales and Camilla, the Queen Consort have been given ceremonial military titles. The Princess of Wales is now Colonel of the Irish Guards, while the Queen Consort becomes Colonel of the Grenadier Guards - a position that had been vacant since Prince Andrew was stripped of royal titles earlier this year. Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.
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