The Nigeria Human Rights Commission to Probe Abortion Allegations Against Military

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Nigeria's Human Rights Commission has set up a special panel to investigate a Reuters report that the military ran a secret abortion programme in its fight against terrorists in the northeast.

The report which was published last year alleges that the Nigerian military has conducted a secret, systematic and illegal abortion programme in the country's northeast since 2013. 

Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja

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SHELL REPORTS BUMPER PROFITS

Oil giant Shell has reported the biggest profit in its 115-year history, after the surge in prices following the invasion of Ukraine.

Shell's adjusted profits for last year were 32.2 billion pounds - $39.9bn.

That's double the figure for the year before.

Business reporter Declan Curry says trends may be shifting.

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Scandal hit Adani calls off share sale after prices plunged

India's Adani Group has called off a high-stake share sale, as it battles allegations of fraud.

Adani enterprises shares were down by 26% during trading yesterday

Gautam Adani has also lost his spot as Asia's richest man and has also fallen to the 15th position globally - he was third last week.

Neha Poonia has more.

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Hong Kong's economic slowdown worse than expected

Hong Kong’s economy is facing a long road to recovery after shrinking 3 point 5 percent last year. It’s the third time in the past four years the city’s economy has recorded negative growth. 

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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Japan eyeing G-7 video summit in February, 1st anniv. of Ukraine war

Japan is hoping to hold a Group of Seven summit online on Feb. 24, the first anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

During the meeting the G-7 leaders are expected to confirm their unity in combating Russia's war in Ukraine.

Nora Weinek reports.

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US Defense Secretary to discuss access to military bases with Filipino president

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has arrived in the Philippines where he will meet with the country's president Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

They are expected to discuss expanding US access to the country's military bases, which would help Washington counter Chinese influence in the region.

The two countries have been working on the defense agreement for almost a decade but have made little progress so far, as  FSN's Nick Harper reports from Washington

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Markets reassured by slower rate hike

Markets rallied on Wednesday following comments from the Federal Reserve that inflation is falling.

The central bank announced it would raise interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point - a slower rise than throughout 2022.

Sally Patterson reports from New York.

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Federal Reserve raises rates by 0.25%

The US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point. 

On Wednesday the central bank announced its first rate decision of the year as it continues to tackle rapid inflation.

Sally Patterson reports from New York.

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UK manufacturing sector continues to contract

The British manufacturing sector contracted in January - for the sixth consecutive month. Data from S&P Global found companies are continuing to experience headwinds including weak demand and staff shortages - but economists say there are signs that the worst of the downturn may be over. Laura Makin-Isherwood has more from London.

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Biden & McCarthy meet over debt ceiling

US President Biden and Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy are holding a high stakes meeting on Wednesday over the need to raise the country's debt ceiling in order to avoid a financial crisis.

The meeting will be the first between the two leaders since Republicans assumed control of the House of Representatives.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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U.S. police brutality victim Tyre Nichols' honored at funeral in Memphis

Tyre Nichols' loved ones, civil rights activists and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will pay their final respects on Wednesday in Memphis.

The 29 year old was killed by police, and has become the latest face of racial justice.

Caroline Malone reports from Washington.

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US House Republicans begin Biden investigations

Republicans in the US House of Representatives are beginning
investigations into the Biden administration's handling of the
Covid-19 pandemic and immigration on the Mexico border.

Republicans have promised to scrutinize the President's first two
years in office now that they hold the majority in the House.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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FBI search second Biden home

The FBI is searching the private home of US President Joe Biden, as part of the investigation into classified documents. 

Government papers have already been found at an office in DC he used, and at another of his homes in the state of Delaware. 

US Correspondent Nick Harper reports. 

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Tom Brady retires from NFL. Again.

Tom Brady has announced he's retiring after 23 years playing in the NFL.

The quarterback threw in the towel a year ago before deciding to
return for another year with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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ICE STORMS CONTINUE TO BATTER PARTS OF THE U.S

Large parts of the U.S was hit by a winter storm that left at least
two people dead.
The storm which stretches from Texas to Tennessee will continue at
least until Thursday morning.
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Eurozone inflation falls for third consecutive month

Inflation in the twenty countries which use the euro currency has fallen for the third month in a row.

According to flash estimates released on Wednesday, Eurozone annual inflation stood at 8.5% in January, down from record double-digit rates recorded in the second half of last year.

Rosie Birchard has more from Brussels.

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Teachers go on strike in UK

Thousands of schools in the UK are either closed or offering reduced services, as hundreds of thousands of teachers have gone out on strike.

They're the latest profession to join the wave of industrial action, as workers fight for higher wages amid a spiralling cost of living.

Mike Furnham is a history teacher in Cardiff, who decided to strike for the first time in his 26 year career.


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Petrol Scarcity Threatens Elections Logistics in Nigeria

Nigeria's electoral body, the Independent National Electoral Commission or INEC says the scarcity of petrol may affect logistic arrangements for the general election in the country.

The country holds its national election every four years, and is gearing up for one next month.

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.

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India unveils higher capital spending in budget ahead of 2024 elections

India's government has announced a sharp increase in capital spending, along with tax relief to the middle class, as it unveiled its last full budget ahead of next year's general elections.

The government had a challenge on its hands as it tried to win over voters, while keeping its fiscal deficit under control.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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'NATIONAL STRIKE' ACTION IN UK

Thousands of schools in England and Wales are closed because of a teachers' strike over pay.

There are also walkouts taking place by rail workers, Border Force staff, civil servants and university lecturers - making it the biggest national strike in the UK for a decade.

The Education Secretary Gillian Keegan says she's hopeful for a deal with education unions soon.

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