US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has canceled his weekend trip to
China following the Pentagon's allegations that Beijing has been using
an airship to spy on America.
China denies the espionage accusations, insisting that a 'civilian
airship' strayed off course.
Nina-Maria Potts reports:
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Friday, February 3, 2023
Employment numbers in focus on Wall Street [PREVIEW]
Data out on Friday showed the US economy is continuing to perform strongly - despite the Federal Reserve's efforts to dampen demand.
Investors are still reeling from shock labour numbers, with more due out this week.
Sally Patterson has more in New York.
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US continues to track suspected Chinese spy balloon
The US is continuing to track a suspected Chinese spy balloon that's
flying over the country, potentially collecting intelligence.
The Pentagon released details of the surveillance balloon just days
before US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is due to visit Beijing.
China has responded saying it's a "civilian airship" that has strayed
off course.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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flying over the country, potentially collecting intelligence.
The Pentagon released details of the surveillance balloon just days
before US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is due to visit Beijing.
China has responded saying it's a "civilian airship" that has strayed
off course.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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British man who threatened to kill Queen Elizabeth II pleads guilty to treason
A British man has pleaded guilty to treason, a year after being discovered in the grounds of Windsor Castle with a crossbow.
Jaswant Singh Chail told a royal protection officer who arrested him on Christmas Day 2021: "I am here to kill the Queen."
Our London Correspondent Giles Gibson has more.
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UK ENERGY WATCHDOG TELLS FIRMS TO 'GET HOUSE IN ORDER'
The UK's energy watchdog, Ofgem, has suspended the installation of prepaid energy meters by utility companies, after an investigation found debt collectors breaking into homes to fit them.
Laura Makin-Isherwood has more from London.
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ITALIAN PM IN BERLIN TO MEET GERMAN CHANCELLOR
Italy's Prime Minister will meet her German counterpart during a set of meetings in Berlin.
Giorgia Meloni, who now governs Italy with a right-wing coalition following elections late last year, is expected to push for more EU support to help her country respond to migrant boats travelling from North Africa and into Italian waters.
Giorgia Meloni, who now governs Italy with a right-wing coalition following elections late last year, is expected to push for more EU support to help her country respond to migrant boats travelling from North Africa and into Italian waters.
Trent Murray reports from Berlin
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Nigeria Records 10,000 Cancer Cases in One Month
Nigeria has recorded over 10,000 cases of cancer this year.
Founder of a cancer foundation and wife of Kebbi state governor in the country's north made the disclosure in Abuja.
Correspondent Tesem Akende reports.
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EU-Ukraine summit will deepen political ties, but no breakthrough on membership
Ukraine is hosting top European Union leaders for a summit aimed at strengthening political ties.
President Zelensky is expected to push for a faster track on joining the 27-member bloc, arguing closer integration with the EU is a source of motivation for Ukrainian citizens and soldiers.
Rosie Birchard reports.
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RESEARCH: CANCER CASES AND DEATHS TO SOAR
The UK could be 'overwhelmed' by the 'sheer volume' of cancer diagnoses by 2040.
That's the warning from Cancer Research UK which estimates the number of people in Britain diagnosed will rise by a third in that time.
Cancer Research UK's chief clinician Charles Swanton says the government needs to start preparing immediately.
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That's the warning from Cancer Research UK which estimates the number of people in Britain diagnosed will rise by a third in that time.
Cancer Research UK's chief clinician Charles Swanton says the government needs to start preparing immediately.
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India's controversy hit Adani group likely to produce credit report to pacify investors
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India's Adani group has met obligations on US bonds, even amid the share rout.
Market losses have climbed to more than $100 billion after a US short seller, Hindenburg Research accused the company of stock manipulation.
Adani Group is now reportedly planning to issue a credit report to address liquidity concerns.
India correspondent Ishan Garg tells us about what that could mean for the markets.
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Japan and China look to improve strained ties
Japan and China are looking to improve communication amidst heightened security tensions in the region.
Foreign ministers from the two countries spoke on Thursday to explore how to mend strained bilateral relations.
Nora Weinek reports from Tokyo.
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Hong Kong launches mass flight giveaway in bid to boost its tourism appeal
Hong Kong is giving away half a million plane tickets as part of a campaign to boost its image as a tourism and business hub. The government wants to reinvigorate the city’s fortunes after three years of political and Covid-19 turmoil. Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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US defense officials say suspected Chinese spy balloon flying over US
US defense officials say they are tracking a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon flying over the US.
A Pentagon spokesperson said the balloon is traveling at an altitude well above commercial air traffic and doesn't pose a threat.
It comes ahead of a visit by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to Beijing. US correspondent Kate Fisher has more.
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Thursday, February 2, 2023
Nasdaq up following Meta earnings
Meta stocks jumped on Thursday after the tech giant announced its earnings.
Facebook and Instagram's parent company reported strong fourth-quarter sales results - and revealed stricter cost controls for the coming year.
Sally Patterson has more in New York.
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House Republicans vote to remove Rep. Ilhan Omar from Foreign Affairs Committee
The U.S. House has voted to oust Representative Ilhan Omar from the Foreign Affairs Committee, over past comments about Israel.
The Republican majority is moving to settle scores from previous years. Caroline Malone reports from Washington.
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US transfers Guantanamo detainee to Belize
The US has freed a Guantanamo Bay detainee who became a US informant
after he was tortured by the CIA.
Majid Khan has been transferred to Belize.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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after he was tortured by the CIA.
Majid Khan has been transferred to Belize.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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Support, solidarity, but no shortcuts on membership at EU-Ukraine summit
Top European Union officials are in Kyiv for the first EU-Ukraine summit since Russia invaded last February.
The EU announced fresh support for Ukraine and says its humanitarian, military and financial assistance to Kyiv now totals around $55 billion US dollars.
But one item on Kyiv's wishlist likely won't be checked off any time soon: after Ukraine was granted EU candidate status last year, officials in the country have set their sights on joining the bloc within 2-3 years.
Marta Mucznik (pronounced "Moochnik") is an expert on EU enlargement with the European Policy Centre. She says the road toward membership is often be long and winding:
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Iran accuses Israel of conducting drone attack
Iran says preliminary evidence suggests that Israel was behind an
attack on a military factory.
The claim was reported by the ISNA news agency and the country's
United Nations Ambassador says the strike runs counter to
international law.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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attack on a military factory.
The claim was reported by the ISNA news agency and the country's
United Nations Ambassador says the strike runs counter to
international law.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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Jordan's King Abdullah meets Biden at White House
US President Joe Biden is hosting Jordan's King Abdullah II for a private lunch at the White House (on Thursday).
It's the King's third visit to the White House since Joe Biden took office and comes amid a deadly escalation in tensions between Israelis and Palestinians.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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US Senator calls for Apple and Google to ban TikTok
The US Senator for Colorado is calling on Apple and Google to remove TikTok from their app stores.
Senator Michael Bennet sent a letter to the CEOs of both companies on Thursday, citing concerns about how the social media platform handles users' data.
The Chinese-owned app is facing increasing scrutiny over whether data could be shared with authorities in Beijing.
TikTok says concerns are largely driven by 'misinformation' about the company.
Sally Patterson has more.
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