Thousands of people took to the streets of New York on Sunday
demanding an end to the use of fossil fuels and for the U.S. to show
greater leadership in the fight against climate change.
It comes as world leaders are gathering in the city for the United
Nations General Assembly where the issue of global warming is set to
dominate.
Jody Jacobs reports from New York.
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Monday, September 18, 2023
Senior U.S. and Chinese officials meet for talks
The White House has confirmed that a top U.S. official has met with
China's Foreign Minister over the weekend.
Relations have been strained over recent months but the session could
pave the way for a meeting between President Joe Biden and China's
leader Xi Jinping.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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China's Foreign Minister over the weekend.
Relations have been strained over recent months but the session could
pave the way for a meeting between President Joe Biden and China's
leader Xi Jinping.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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Friday, September 15, 2023
Fed expected to keep interest rates unchanged [PREVIEW]
Focus on Wall Street this week will be on the Federal Reserve and
whether recent disappointing inflation figures have impacted their
thinking.
The Central Bank is expected to leave interest rates unchanged but
analysts are unclear what action will be taken in the future.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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whether recent disappointing inflation figures have impacted their
thinking.
The Central Bank is expected to leave interest rates unchanged but
analysts are unclear what action will be taken in the future.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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U.S. stocks fall on inflation fears
U.S. stocks fell sharply during Friday's trading session as inflation
concerns continue to dampen sentiment on Wall Street.
The Federal Reserve holds a policy meeting next week and is widely
expected to leave interest rates unchanged.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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concerns continue to dampen sentiment on Wall Street.
The Federal Reserve holds a policy meeting next week and is widely
expected to leave interest rates unchanged.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Biden: striking auto workers deserve “fair share”
US President Joe Biden says auto workers deserve a "fair share" of
profits, after almost 13,000 workers went out on strike.
It's the first time America's three biggest car-makers have walked off
the job at the same time.
The United Auto Workers union is demanding pay rises and better job protection.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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profits, after almost 13,000 workers went out on strike.
It's the first time America's three biggest car-makers have walked off
the job at the same time.
The United Auto Workers union is demanding pay rises and better job protection.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Stolen holocaust artworks seized
Three works of art allegedly stolen during the Holocaust have been
seized by New York law enforcement authorities.
In warrants issued by the office of the Manhattan district attorney -
authorities say they have reasonable cause to believe the artworks are
stolen property.
Jody Jacobs has more from New York...
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seized by New York law enforcement authorities.
In warrants issued by the office of the Manhattan district attorney -
authorities say they have reasonable cause to believe the artworks are
stolen property.
Jody Jacobs has more from New York...
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US auto workers start strike action
The three biggest US carmakers have gone on strike.
It's the first time in history all three have called a simultaneous strike.
Nick Harper reports.
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It's the first time in history all three have called a simultaneous strike.
Nick Harper reports.
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Hurricane Lee heads for US east coast
A "large and dangerous" storm is barreling toward the north-east of the United States and could make landfall over the weekend.
Hurricane Lee, which tore through the Caribbean in past days, will bring high winds and trigger enormous waves along the US coast, with warnings in place across multiple states.
Benji Hyer reports.
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Hundreds of people have fled their homes in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo after violent clashes broke out between the M23 rebels and militiamen from a rival group known as Wazalendo. The fighting broke out in two towns in the territory of Rutshuru. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa....
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Northeast US prepares for Hurricane Lee
The US northeast is braced for Hurricane Lee which could bring heavy
rains and battering winds this Friday morning.
The storm has moved its ways through the Atlantic over the last week,
hitting Bermuda hard.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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rains and battering winds this Friday morning.
The storm has moved its ways through the Atlantic over the last week,
hitting Bermuda hard.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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Nigeria Government Sets up Emergency Task Force as Diphtheria Outbreak Spreads to 14 States
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The Nigerian government has set up an emergency task force to curb the spread of diphtheria in the country.
Cases of diphtheria, a bacterial infection that affects the nose, throat, and sometimes skin of an individual, have already been recorded in 14 States of the country.
Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja.
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UGANDA SACKS NATIONAL COACH AFTER FAILED AFRICA CUP QUALIFICATION CAMPAIGN
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Uganda has sacked its national football team coach following the failure to qualify for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Uganda only managed to finish third in Group F. Leon Solomon reports
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India ramps up measures as Nipah virus scare emerges in Kerala
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The south Indian state of Kerala is on high alert after two of the six people who tested positive for Nipah Virus have died.
Schools and colleges have been shut in some parts of the state.
Public gatherings have been banned in the district where the cases have appeared.
Ishan Garg tell us more from New Delhi.
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Kim continues Russian visit with jet fighter plant tour
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is in the east Russian city of Khabarovsk to tour a jet fighter plant.
Kim is in Russia at the invite of president Vladimir Putin who greeted him upon arrival on Wednesday.
Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.
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US Thinks Chinese Defense Minister is Under Investigation
The US believes China's Defense Minister - Li Shangfu - is under investigation and has been stripped of his responsibilities.
Li hasn't been seen in public for more than two weeks.
Patrick Fok reports.
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Li hasn't been seen in public for more than two weeks.
Patrick Fok reports.
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Thursday, September 14, 2023
Wall St bounce back with Arm IPO help
US Markets bounced back on Thursday, as the Dow Jones posted its best
day in more than a month.
Wall St also saw a strong IPO, marking a welcome return to strong
company listings.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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day in more than a month.
Wall St also saw a strong IPO, marking a welcome return to strong
company listings.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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Nasa UFO report finds no alien proof
A UFO sightings report from the US space agency has found no evidence
of alien activity in relation to a number of unexplained phenomena.
However, Nasa could also not rule out the possibility of the existence
of other life forms.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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of alien activity in relation to a number of unexplained phenomena.
However, Nasa could also not rule out the possibility of the existence
of other life forms.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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Hunter Biden indicted on firearms charges
The son of US President Joe Biden has been indicted on three criminal counts related to his possession of a firearm.
The charges against Hunter Biden come weeks after the collapse of a deal with federal prosecutors and the appointment of a special counsel in the case.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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Indian officials in US demand action over police officer who laughed about death of Indian student killed by police car
Indian officials in the US are demanding a thorough investigation into the death of Jaahnavi Kandula, an Indian student who was killed when she was hit by a police car in the US city of Seattle.
The request comes after new bodycam footage was released in which another police officer can be heard laughing about the incident saying her life had "limited value".
Our US correspondent Kate Fisher reports
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Auto workers preparing for possible strike
Auto workers are bracing for possible strike action if a deal with
three major autoworkers isn't reached by midnight on Thursday.
The union chief warns of a possible stand up strike at unspecified locations.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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three major autoworkers isn't reached by midnight on Thursday.
The union chief warns of a possible stand up strike at unspecified locations.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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