Wednesday, September 20, 2023

China Slams UK Report on Hong Kong


China has hit out at a six month report published by the UK, which accuses Beijing of enforcing its national security law beyond genuine concern.

It said the report ignored a stable business environment and good social conditions, and instead supported anti China chaos.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

U.S. markets slip in anticipation of Fed decision on interest rates

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There was a slip in Wall Street stocks on Tuesday as investors look to U.S. Federal Reserve meetings – and anticipation of a hold on interest rates.


Caroline Malone reports.


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Ukraine President urges global unity at UN General Assembly

Ukraine's President has urged the international community to be united
in the face of Russian aggression.

Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly Volodmyr Zelenskyy
warned that Russia's actions in Ukraine could have global
ramifications.

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.

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Elon Musk: X users could be forced to pay

Social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, could start charging users to access it.


Owner Elon Musk says a paywall could keep bots and fake accounts off the platform.


The company has not officially confirmed the plans.


Sally Patterson has more.


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Senate drops dress code

The US Senate is becoming a little less formal after Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said a dress code will no longer be enforced on the Senate floor.


The change comes after Pennsylvania Senator Jon Fetterman started wearing shorts and voting from doorways so that he wouldn't get in trouble for his more casual attire.


Kate Fisher reports from Washington


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Trump to address autoworkers on strike in Detroit instead of GOP debate


Former U.S. President Donald Trump is planning to skip the next Republican Debate and instead give a prime-time speech to striking autoworkers in Detroit on September 27th.

Thousands of people at three major facilities are pushing for higher wages - with their unions forming part of a key voter demographic.

Caroline Malone reports from Washington.


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Fed expected to leave rates unchanged

The US Federal Reserve is predicted to leave interest rates unchanged,
despite recent hotter-than-expected inflation data.

The central bank's two-meeting is underway in Washington DC.

From where Nick Harper sends this report.

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U.S will continue to support Ukraine

U.S President Joe Biden in addressing the United Nations General
Assembly in New York said his administration will continue
to support Ukraine.
Biden told world leaders they cannot stand by and watch Russia
encroach the sovereignty of another member state.
The US president is the only head of state of the five permanent
members of the Security Council participating in the annual High Level
General Assembly in New York...

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Missing fighter jet found, investigation into what brought it down begins

Investigators have started collecting debris from a stealth fighter jet that crashed over the weekend in South Carolina.  The plane was found Monday after it disappeared mid-flight and the pilot was forced to eject. Toni Waterman has more.

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Guterres calls for an end to the war in Ukraine

United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres has once again
criticised Russia's war against Ukraine.
Speaking in New York on Tuesday, Guterres said member states must
uphold the UN Charter's pledge for peace.
The Secretary General told world leaders that by ignoring global
treaties and conventions makes everyone in the world less safe.

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American prisoners freed form Iran land back in US

Five American citizens held captive for years in Iran have landed back in the United States following a prisoner swap.


The four men and one woman, who also hold Iranian passports, touched down just outside the US capital on Tuesday morning. 


From Washington DC, Benji Hyer reports. 


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Guterres calls for institutional reforms

United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres has called for
Security Council reforms.
Guterres was addressing the opening of the 78th UN High Level meeting
in New York, where he told World Leaders that the UN should reflect
the 21st century.
Jody Jacobs has more from the United Nations...

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Indian MPs move to New Parliament Building

Indian politicians have bid goodbye to their British-era parliament building and moved into a new facility next door.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has described it as 'historic', and political experts say the move is all about shedding India's colonial past.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports from New Delhi.

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RADIO: DRC SOLDIERS KILLED

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At least 15 soldiers have been killed by militiamen in violent clashes that broke out in the southwest of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Authorities say 3 militiamen were killed in the attack in Kwango province. Chris Ocamringa has more in this report...

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UK opposition politicians in France for talks

The British opposition leader Keir Starmer is holding talks with the French president on Tuesday, as he continues an international tour meeting world leaders.

The visit comes ahead of next year's UK election and opinion polls show Starmer's Labour Party is on course to win.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Ukraine has lodged a complaint at WTO

Ukraine has lodged a complaint at the World Trade Organization against Poland, Slovakia, and Hungary.

Kyiv is accusing the countries of imposing unilateral bans on importing Ukrainian grain.

Pablo Guiterrez reports from Budapest

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Nigeria’s Government, Labour Union's Meeting To Prevent Indefinite Strike Ends In Deadlock

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A meeting between the Federal Government and the Nigeria Labour Congress to avert an imminent strike action ended on Monday without a concrete resolution to the union's demands.


The union of workers had threatened to embark on an indefinite strike over the rising cost of living worsened by a removal of subsidy on petrol.


They are demanding an increase in workers salaries among others to help them cope with the impact of the subsidy removal


Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja.


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YOUTUBE SUSPENDS MONETISATION OF RUSSELL BRAND CHANNEL

YouTube says the 'monetisation' of Russell's Brand's channel is being suspended.

It follows claims, which he denies, of rape and sexual assault.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Large fire at a warehouse in Lviv after Russian drone attacks

A warehouse caught fire after a Russian attack on Lviv, a city in western Ukraine. Once considered one of Ukraine's safest cities since the war, Lviv has come under more attacks in recent months.

Megumi Lim has more from Kyiv

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Japan and US reaffirm ties in UN sideline meeting

Japan and the United States are reaffirming the importance of their alliance to maintain peace across the Taiwan Strait. 

Foreign ministers from the two countries have met on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York and say their relationship is more important than ever. 


Chris Gilbert reports. 


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