The UN Special General Assembly is underway in New York with Ukraine
tabling a draft resolution for peace.
The Ukraine Foreign Minister has called on member states to vote in
favor of the resolution.
Jody Jacobs has more from the UN...
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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Federal Reserve minutes show support for slower rate hikes
Most Federal Reserve officials supported slowing the pace of interest rate increases, according to minutes released on Wednesday.
But details from the central bank's latest meeting show policymakers believe more hikes will be necessary to get inflation under control.
Sally Patterson has more.
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U.S. $100M lawsuit against NYPD, FBI, CIA for evidence concealed in Malcom X's murder
Relatives of the civil rights leader Malcolm X who was assassinated in 1965 are filing a 'wrongful death' lawsuit for 100 million dollars against U.S. government agencies and the New York police department.
They say the groups concealed evidence related to the civil rights leader's death.
U.S. Correspondent Caroline Malone reports.
IN: Two of Malcom X's daughters
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DUR: 0:37Special U.N General Assembly takes place to commemorate Ukraine invasion
Several UN member states will participate in an Emergency Special
Session of the General Assembly to remember the start of Russia's
invasion of Ukraine, on Wednesday.
Ukraine will table a draft resolution for peace, which will be put to vote.
Jody Jacobs has more from the UN:
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Session of the General Assembly to remember the start of Russia's
invasion of Ukraine, on Wednesday.
Ukraine will table a draft resolution for peace, which will be put to vote.
Jody Jacobs has more from the UN:
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Vivek Ramaswamy becomes third Republican running for President
A third Republican - entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy - has announced he's
running for the US presidency.
The multi-millionaire is framing his campaign as a battle against the
"woke left".
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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running for the US presidency.
The multi-millionaire is framing his campaign as a battle against the
"woke left".
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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French teacher dies after being stabbed in school attack
A teacher has died in France after being stabbed during one of her lessons.
The suspect - who was a pupil at the school where the victim taught - has been arrested.
Ross Cullen reports from Paris.
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US FIRST LADY IN AFRICA
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US first lady Jill Biden has begun a tour of Africa - aimed at strengthening relations between the continent and the United States.
She will also focus on fighting food insecurity, empowering women and advancing the health of young people.
Hillary Ayesiga, reporting from Kampala
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COURT THROWS APPEAL FOR BRIT WHO JOINED ISLAMIC STATE TO HAVE CITIZENSHIP REINSTATED
A British woman who travelled to Syria to join the Islamic State group in 2015, has lost her appeal against a UK government decision to remove her citizenship. Shamima Begum has been campaigning for her to be allowed to return to the UK. Laura Makin-Isherwood has more.
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UN Peacekeepers killed in Mali, five others injured.
At least three UN peacekeepers have been killed when their convoy was hit by a roadside bomb in Mali.
The UN has urged the authorities in Mali to investigate the attack.
Correspondent, Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports.
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The UN has urged the authorities in Mali to investigate the attack.
Correspondent, Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports.
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U.K Calls on Nigeria’s Next President to Raise Taxes
The United Kingdom has called on who will succeed Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari to consider raising taxation as a way to raise the country's revenue.
Nigeria will hold its national elections on Saturday.
Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.
Take Radio
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Zelensky says not seen China’s peace plan
Ukraine's President Volodmyr Zelensky says he's not seen a peace plan
from China.
Beijing has previously stated it would unveil the proposal later this
week to mark one year since the conflict's escalation.
William Denselow reports from Kyiv.
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from China.
Beijing has previously stated it would unveil the proposal later this
week to mark one year since the conflict's escalation.
William Denselow reports from Kyiv.
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NURSES' STRIKE CALLED OFF FOR PAY TALKS
The UK government is meeting nursing union officials (on Wednesday) for pay talks after strike action was called off.
Ministers and the Royal College of Nursing say there will now be 'intensive' negotiations.
Nurses in England had been due to strike from March 1st to 3rd.
Guardian journalist Aubrey Allegretti says it could be a significant moment.
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Ministers and the Royal College of Nursing say there will now be 'intensive' negotiations.
Nurses in England had been due to strike from March 1st to 3rd.
Guardian journalist Aubrey Allegretti says it could be a significant moment.
IN: 'The Royal...
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Biden to meet Eastern European leaders
President Biden will seek to reassure Eastern European allies that the U.S. is committed to the security of the region. He will meet his counterparts from the so-called Bucharest Nine countries - NATO's eastern flank, which the White House calls the frontline of the alliance's collective defense. Julia Chapman reports from Warsaw.
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Hong Kong tightens talent scheme immigration rules amid controversy
Hong Kong is tightening its immigration rules for its talent recruitment scheme, amid controversy over the issuance of a visa for a Chinese scientist who was jailed for his controversial work on gene-editing in babies.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Japan warns China against spy balloon intrusions at Tokyo sit-down
Japan is warning China against further intrusions into its airspace by suspected Chinese spy balloons.
It comes as officials from the two countries meet in Tokyo for the first high level defense talks in four years.
Chris Gilbert reports
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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Georgia Trump election probe recommends multiple criminal perjury charges
A spokesperson for a Georgia jury investigating former President Donald Trump and allies' election interference says they recommended indictments of multiple people on a range of charges.
A report, partially revealed last week, showed one or more witnesses lied under oath when they testified.
Caroline Malone reports from Washington.
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Fears grow over strength of US consumer
US stocks dropped on Tuesday following disappointing forecasts from leading retailers.
Home Depot and Walmart both warned of a challenging year ahead and raised concerns about the strength of the US consumer.
Sally Patterson reports.
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US Transportation Secretary promises to improve rail safety after Ohio derailment
The US Transportation Secretary will pursue new regulations to boost rail safety following a toxic gas spill in Ohio.
Earlier this month a train carrying a cocktail of chemicals derailed in the village of East Palestine (PALESTEEN).
Train operator Norfolk Southern then released and burnt the chemicals to avoid an explosion, sending a plume of black smoke into the air.
The company has committed millions of dollars of support for affected families.
Sally Patterson reports.
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Actress Jane Fonda wants the oceans protected
American actress Jane Fonda is calling on U.N member states to
finalise a world treaty meant to protect and preserve vast areas of
the oceans.
Fonda has been attending the negotiation at the U.N headquarters in
New York on Tuesday.
After more than 15 years of formal and informal talks, this is
supposed to be the final and conclusive round of treaty negotiations.
Fonda told reporters the responsibility lies with all countries in the
world to protect the oceans and leave something behind for future
generations.
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finalise a world treaty meant to protect and preserve vast areas of
the oceans.
Fonda has been attending the negotiation at the U.N headquarters in
New York on Tuesday.
After more than 15 years of formal and informal talks, this is
supposed to be the final and conclusive round of treaty negotiations.
Fonda told reporters the responsibility lies with all countries in the
world to protect the oceans and leave something behind for future
generations.
IN: Even dogs..
OUT: lots at stake
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Biden says US will not waver in Ukraine support
US President Joe Biden says that America's support for Ukraine will not waver.
In a major speech in Poland to mark this Friday's one year anniversary
of Russia's invasion, he said democracies worldwide had grown stronger
in the last 12 months.
It comes after the US leader made a surprise visit to Kyiv on Monday
to meet Ukrainian President Vlodimir Zeleskyy.
Biden said the Russian leader underestimated support for the embattled country.
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Biden championed Kyiv's resilience.
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Biden said democracies of the world have grown stronger, not weaker.
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In a major speech in Poland to mark this Friday's one year anniversary
of Russia's invasion, he said democracies worldwide had grown stronger
in the last 12 months.
It comes after the US leader made a surprise visit to Kyiv on Monday
to meet Ukrainian President Vlodimir Zeleskyy.
Biden said the Russian leader underestimated support for the embattled country.
IN: "Putin..."
OUT: "....Ukraine."
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Biden championed Kyiv's resilience.
IN: "Kyiv..."
OUT: "....free."
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Biden said democracies of the world have grown stronger, not weaker.
IN: "The autocrats..."
OUT: "....important."
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