The United States has called for peaceful and credible conduct of Nigeria's national elections on Saturday.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Friday, February 24, 2023
WORLD MARKS ANNIVERSARY OF UKRAINE INVASION
It's exactly a year since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Tens of thousands of people have died in the biggest war Europe has seen since World War Two.
China is calling for the resumption of peace talks.
Ukraine's allies are marking the date with expressions of solidarity and promises of more support for the conflict.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba says Moscow hasn't broken the West's resolve.
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Tens of thousands of people have died in the biggest war Europe has seen since World War Two.
China is calling for the resumption of peace talks.
Ukraine's allies are marking the date with expressions of solidarity and promises of more support for the conflict.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba says Moscow hasn't broken the West's resolve.
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G20 Finance Ministers meet in India
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Russia's war in Ukraine, global debt, and cryptocurrencies are likely to be on the agenda when G20 finance ministers meet in India on Friday.
This is the first minister-level meeting under India's G20 presidency.
Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.
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Incoming Bank of Japan head signals no immediate change to monetary policy
The Bank of Japan’s incoming governor says he's looking to maintain its ultra-loose monetary policy.
Kazuo Ueda (kazoo-oh oo-edah) made the comments as parliament considers his nomination on Friday.
Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.
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N Korea demonstrates nuclear counter-strike ability - state media
According to North Korean state media, Pyongyang has test fired four cruise missiles to demonstrate is nuclear counter-attack ability.
The launches on Thursday were conducted in the country’s far North, near the borders with China and Russia.
Chris Gilbert reports.
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China carries out coal mine safety checks after deadly collapse
Chinese regulators are carrying out widespread safety inspections of coal mining operations, as rescue efforts continue to find survivors from a collapsed mine in Inner Mongolia. Six people are known to have died, and 47 are still missing.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Ukraine Foreign Minister welcomes U.N vote
Ukraine's Foreign Minister, Dmytro Kuleba has welcomed the U.N General
Assembly's vote in favor of a resolution for peace.
More than two thirds of member states voted in favor of the
resolution, while 32 countries including China and South Africa
abstained from the vote.
The resolution adopted by the General Assembly holds no legal weight
but further isolates Moscow on the world stage.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister, Dmytro Kuleba...
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Assembly's vote in favor of a resolution for peace.
More than two thirds of member states voted in favor of the
resolution, while 32 countries including China and South Africa
abstained from the vote.
The resolution adopted by the General Assembly holds no legal weight
but further isolates Moscow on the world stage.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister, Dmytro Kuleba...
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Wall St rises on Fed minutes & GDP
Wall Street ended the day higher after a turbulent day of trading that
saw investors worried about future interest rate hikes.
US markets mulled the minutes from the central bank's last meeting
which gave a clear sign the Fed plans to keep fighting inflation with
rate rises.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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saw investors worried about future interest rate hikes.
US markets mulled the minutes from the central bank's last meeting
which gave a clear sign the Fed plans to keep fighting inflation with
rate rises.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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U.N General Assembly votes for peace in Ukraine
The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a draft resolution for
peace in Ukraine.
Member states have been participating in the special emergency session
since Wednesday.
Jody Jacobs has more from the UN...
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peace in Ukraine.
Member states have been participating in the special emergency session
since Wednesday.
Jody Jacobs has more from the UN...
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Harvey Weinstein sentenced to additional 16 years in prison
Former Hollywood producer, and convicted sex offender, Harvey
Weinstein has been sentenced to an additional 16 years in prison.
The disgraced mogul is already serving a 23-year sentence.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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Weinstein has been sentenced to an additional 16 years in prison.
The disgraced mogul is already serving a 23-year sentence.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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R. Kelly sentenced to two decades in jail for child sex abuse and pornography
A federal judge has sentenced singer R. Kelly to 20 years in prison for child sex crimes.
A jury in Chicago found him guilty of producing three videos of him sexually abusing his 14 year old goddaughter. He'll serve the sentence at the same time as a previous one for sex trafficking and racketeering.
U.S. Correspondent Caroline Malone reports.
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Winter Storm Olive rages across America
A deadly storm is continuing to travel across the United States, bringing heavy snow and blizzard conditions.
More than one million people have been left without power, and hundreds of flights have been cancelled.
Sally Patterson reports.
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Journalist shot dead reporting at scene of another fatal shooting
Three people have been shot dead in central Florida, including a 9-year-old girl and a TV journalist who was reporting on the killing of a young woman at the hands of the same suspected gunman in the same spot just hours prior.
Orlando's Spectrum News 13 identified the slain reporter as 24-year-old Dylan Lyons.
19-year-old Keith Melvin Moses has been arrested for the fatal shootings, but a motive has yet to be established.
Benji Hyer has more.
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US GDP revised down as consumers spend less
The US economy grew at a slightly slower pace at the end of last year,
with revised GDP figures showing 2.7% growth.
Consumer spending fell in the final three months of 2022, despite a
push from retailers during the busy Holiday shopping season.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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with revised GDP figures showing 2.7% growth.
Consumer spending fell in the final three months of 2022, despite a
push from retailers during the busy Holiday shopping season.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Schools in France hold minute's silence in honour of killed teacher
Schools in France have held a minute's silence in honour of the teacher who was killed on Wednesday when she was attacked in a classroom.
54-year-old Agness Lassalle died after being stabbed in the neck during a lesson.
Ross Cullen reports.
Tesla moving part of its operations back to California
It seems Elon Musk can't get California off his mind. The Telsa CEO has announced that the company's global engineering headquarters is moving back to the Golden State. Musk moved the company to Texas in 2021 after a dispute over pandemic restrictions and complaints about too much red tape.
Toni Waterman has more.
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Toni Waterman has more.
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FOOTBALL COMMENTATOR JOHN MOTSON DIES
One of football's best known British commentators, John Motson, has died. 'Motty' as he was known had a career spanning fifty years and with his voice taking viewers along with him as he commentated on some of the sport's most memorable moments. Laura Makin-Isherwood reports from London.
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Nigeria’s Supreme Court Adjourns Currency Redesign Case Till March 3
Nigeria's Supreme Court has adjourned a case instituted by state governors against the Federal Government challenging the implementation of Nigeria's naira redesign policy to March 3.
The Central Bank of Nigeria last year unveiled the policy, swapping old bank notes for new ones to help reduce money in circulation, fight corruption and promote a cashless economy.
The policy, which has led to cash crunch across the country, bringing hardship to millions of Nigerians, has been a major issue in the lead-up to Nigeria's election on Saturday.
Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.
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Moldova rejects claims Ukraine seeking armed provocation in pro-Russian region
Moldova has dismissed claims that Ukraine is seeking armed provocation
in the country's pro-Russian separatist region.
This comes after Russia's Defense Ministry claimed Ukraine was
preparing such action soon.
William Denselow reports from Kyiv.
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in the country's pro-Russian separatist region.
This comes after Russia's Defense Ministry claimed Ukraine was
preparing such action soon.
William Denselow reports from Kyiv.
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UK DEF SEC: UKRAINE WAR COULD LAST ANOTHER YEAR
The UK's Defence Secretary Ben Wallace says the war in Ukraine could last for at least another year.
He also says he expects Nato countries will begin to supply jets to Kyiv - at some point in the future.
Friday marks the first anniversary of Moscow's full-scale invasion.
Ben Wallace says President Putin is not showing any signs he will stop the war despite how it's going.
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He also says he expects Nato countries will begin to supply jets to Kyiv - at some point in the future.
Friday marks the first anniversary of Moscow's full-scale invasion.
Ben Wallace says President Putin is not showing any signs he will stop the war despite how it's going.
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