The FBI says it has "contained" a cyber attack on its computer network.
Its New York office was targeted in the attack, but the agency is
reassuring it was an isolated incident.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Friday, February 17, 2023
U.S to Return $954,000 Looted Funds to Nigeria
The United States is set to return 954,000 dollars to the Nigerian government.
It is money allegedly stolen by a former governor in Nigeria's southern state of Bayelsa.
Correspondent Tesem Akende reports.
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Russia unlikely to hit Ukraine anniversary targets
Analysts believe Russia is unlikely to hit its goal of capturing
Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine by the anniversary of the war's escalation.
And a senior U.S. official says the conflict will ultimately end at
the negotiating table.
William Denselow reports from Kyiv.
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Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine by the anniversary of the war's escalation.
And a senior U.S. official says the conflict will ultimately end at
the negotiating table.
William Denselow reports from Kyiv.
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STORM OTTO BATTERS UK
Weather warnings are in place in Scotland and northern England for Storm Otto.
It's the first named storm of the year with damage to buildings expected.
Rail and ferry services are disrupted with winds expected to reach up to 80 miles an hour.
Meteorologist Rachel Ayers says the storm is moving quickly.
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It's the first named storm of the year with damage to buildings expected.
Rail and ferry services are disrupted with winds expected to reach up to 80 miles an hour.
Meteorologist Rachel Ayers says the storm is moving quickly.
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US and China expected to send official delegations to Taiwan
The US is preparing to send one of its top defense officials to Taiwan, according to the Financial Times newspaper. The trip would come as China is also preparing to send an official delegation to Taiwan for the first time in three years.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Japan takes step towards shooting down suspected aerial threats
Japan’s ruling coalition is agreeing to empower the defense force to shoot down flying objects in its airspace.
It comes after the government suspects three past cases of Chinese spy balloons over the country between 2019 and 2021.
Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo
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Thursday, February 16, 2023
Not a good day for U.S markets
US markets tumbled on Thursday following the second inflation report
in almost a week that showed interest rate hikes have done little to
cool the economy.
The Producer Price Index came in above expectations, rising 0.7% last month.
Jody Jacobs reports from New York.
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in almost a week that showed interest rate hikes have done little to
cool the economy.
The Producer Price Index came in above expectations, rising 0.7% last month.
Jody Jacobs reports from New York.
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Georgia probe finds no proof of fraud despite Trump protestations
The partial publication of a grand jury report into Donald Trump's election interference in Georgia has "unanimously" determined there was no widespread fraud in the state.
The former US President has repeatedly alleged, falsely, that the 2020 election was stolen from him through voter fraud.
From Washington DC, Benji Hyer has the details.
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Biden makes “no apologies” for shooting down the Chinese spy balloon
US President Joe Biden has said he makes "no apologies" for shooting
down the Chinese surveillance balloon.
In his first substantial comments following the incursion into US
airspace he also promised to take the matter up with Chinese President
Xi Jinping.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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down the Chinese surveillance balloon.
In his first substantial comments following the incursion into US
airspace he also promised to take the matter up with Chinese President
Xi Jinping.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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FBI search Delaware University in investigation of Biden's handling of classified documents
The FBI has conducted two searches at the University of Delaware as part of a Special Counsel investigation into President Joe Biden's handling of classified documents, according to reporting from CNN.
The searches which took place in recent weeks, were done with the consent and cooperation of the president's legal team.
US correspondent Kate Fisher reports
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UNGA to vote for peace in Ukraine
The United Nations General Assembly is expected to vote next week on a
draft resolution that stresses the need to reach lasting peace in
Ukraine.
The vote will take place during a special sitting of the General
Assembly to mark the start of the Russia-Ukraine war.
Jody Jacobs reports.
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draft resolution that stresses the need to reach lasting peace in
Ukraine.
The vote will take place during a special sitting of the General
Assembly to mark the start of the Russia-Ukraine war.
Jody Jacobs reports.
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Anger at Ohio derailed train meeting
The mayor of a small town in the US state of Ohio, caught up in a gas
spill, is demanding answers from authorities.
A derailed train and subsequent explosion on February 3rd leaked a
cocktail of chemicals into the surrounding areas.
East Palestine (PALESTEEN) Mayor Trent Conaway addressed hundreds of
residents who continue to fear for their health and safety.
Sally Patterson reports from East Palestine.
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spill, is demanding answers from authorities.
A derailed train and subsequent explosion on February 3rd leaked a
cocktail of chemicals into the surrounding areas.
East Palestine (PALESTEEN) Mayor Trent Conaway addressed hundreds of
residents who continue to fear for their health and safety.
Sally Patterson reports from East Palestine.
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French unions hold final rally before possible national strike
Hundreds of rallies are being held in France on Thursday against the government's planned pension reforms.
It's the last major protest before what the trade unions are calling the Stop France day next month when demonstrators are hoping to hold a national strike.
Ross Cullen reports.
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It's the last major protest before what the trade unions are calling the Stop France day next month when demonstrators are hoping to hold a national strike.
Ross Cullen reports.
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1 killed, 3 injured in El Paso mall shooting
One person was killed and three others were hospitalized in a shooting at an El Paso mall Wednesday night. The attack happened next door to a Walmart where 23 people were killed in 2019 in one of the deadliest mass shootings in US history. Toni Waterman has more from Texas.
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Biden expected to address Chinese balloon incident
US President Joe Biden is expected to speak publicly about the Chinese
spy balloon that was shot down almost two weeks ago.
Tensions between the two countries have increased since the incident.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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spy balloon that was shot down almost two weeks ago.
Tensions between the two countries have increased since the incident.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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CHINA'S TOP DIPLOMAT IN ROME AMID STRAINED EUROPEAN RELATIONS
China's top diplomat Wang Yi is in Rome as Beijing tries to repair strained ties with European nations.
The European Union has repeatedly called for China to use its influence over Russia to end the ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
Wang's trip also comes after the U.S. shot down a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon.
Giles Gibson reports from Rome.
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Nigeria’s President Buhari Approves Continued Use of Old N200 Currency Note for the 60 Days
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President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to release old N200 notes into circulation to co-exist with new N200, N500 and N1,000 banknotes for 60 days.
The CBN introduced the newly redesigned naira notes last year in a bid to reduce money in circulation, inflation and encourage a cashless economy.
But since the notes were unveiled, Nigerians across different parts of the country have been struggling to access them from banks and ATM cash points.
Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja.
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Profits at UK energy giant Centrica more than triple
British energy firm Centrica has reported record profits of £3.3bn, more than three times its earnings the year before. The news has sparked fresh calls for energy producers to pay more tax, as households struggle with the cost of gas and electricity. Julia Chapman reports.
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SNP SEARCH FOR NEW LEADER AND FIRST MINISTER
The process to replace Nicola Sturgeon as First Minister of Scotland is getting underway.
She announced on Wednesday that she'd be stepping after over eight years in the role.
It could affect the prospects for Scotland becoming independent from the rest of the UK.
Journalist Andrew Neil claims that's a critical factor in her resignation.
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She announced on Wednesday that she'd be stepping after over eight years in the role.
It could affect the prospects for Scotland becoming independent from the rest of the UK.
Journalist Andrew Neil claims that's a critical factor in her resignation.
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Russia fires multiple rockets across Ukraine overnight
Russia fired a number of missiles overnight in a bid to damage
Ukraine's critical infrastructure.
And Ukraine's President says fighting on the ground is fierce around
the besieged city of Bakhmut.
William Denselow reports from Kyiv.
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Ukraine's critical infrastructure.
And Ukraine's President says fighting on the ground is fierce around
the besieged city of Bakhmut.
William Denselow reports from Kyiv.
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