The US Federal Reserve has left interest rates unchanged, but signaled
it plans to make three rate cuts next year.
It follows an intense 21 months of rate hikes to try and get inflation
under control.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
U.S. top court to review Biden's appeal to keep access to abortion pill
The U.S. Supreme Court will review a key abortion drug, and consider whether to restrict access to it across the country.
It puts the polarizing issue of reproductive rights back on the agenda for debate over the next year. Caroline Malone reports.
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Tesla recalls 2m vehicles after autopilot crash review
Tesla is recalling more than 2 million vehicles after an investigation found the electric car giant's autopilot safety system wasn't doing enough to ensure drivers are paying attention on the road. Toni Waterman has more.
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Joe Biden's son attacks Congressional inquiry into his family
President Joe Biden's son, Hunter, has defied a subpoena from US lawmakers ordering him to appear behind closed doors as part of a Congressional investigation into alleged corruption.
Republicans in the House of Representatives have opened an impeachment inquiry in the President, accusing him of improperly benefitting from Hunter's business foreign business dealings.
The White House denies wrongdoing.
Benji Hyer reports.
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The US central bank is expected to continue its pause on interest rate hikes when it makes its final rate decision of 2023 on Wednesday. But some experts predict cuts will come in the new year.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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Netflix releases viewer data for first time
For the first time Netflix has released information about what shows
people are watching on the streaming service.
Data reveals that the political thriller The Night Agent was the most
watched show in the first half of the year.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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people are watching on the streaming service.
Data reveals that the political thriller The Night Agent was the most
watched show in the first half of the year.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Orban's Firm Stance: Ukraine Not Ready for EU, Hungary Enacts Sovereignty Law.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban says Ukraine is far from ready for European Union membership. It comes as Orban steps up pressure on Brussels to unblock EU funding for Hungary, which some officials have described as blackmail.
Pablo Gutierrez reports from Budapest.
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Pablo Gutierrez reports from Budapest.
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UK DEFENCE MINISTRY FINED $400K FOR AFGHANISTAN DATA BREACH
Britain's defence ministry has been fined nearly $400,000 by the UK's information watchdog, for potentially exposing the details of its Afghan interpreters to the Taliban.
The breach happened in September 2021 as the UK Government tried to evacuate those who had worked for the military -- as the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan.
Stuart Smith has more from London.
The breach happened in September 2021 as the UK Government tried to evacuate those who had worked for the military -- as the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan.
Stuart Smith has more from London.
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India votes in favour of UN resolution demanding Gaza ceasefire
For the first time since the Israel-Hamas war began, India backed a UN resolution calling for a ceasefire.
Indian officials refused to explain the change in position even as experts have questioned whether this signals a change in India's pro-Israel stance.
India was among the 153 nations that voted in favour of the resolution.
Priyata Brajabasi has more.
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BBC restructures its operations in India after allegations of tax evasion
British news broadcaster - the BBC announced that it will launch a new company for Indian languages called Collective Newsroom.
This decision to rejig its operations comes in to comply with India's foreign investment rules, which authorities claim was violated by the BBC.
Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...
This decision to rejig its operations comes in to comply with India's foreign investment rules, which authorities claim was violated by the BBC.
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Security breach at India's Parliament
Two men have been arrested after a security breach at India's Parliament.
The Speaker of the Lower House says officials are investigating the breach and security around the complex has been stepped up.
Neha Poonia has more.
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The Speaker of the Lower House says officials are investigating the breach and security around the complex has been stepped up.
Neha Poonia has more.
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DONALD TUSK SWORN IN AS POLISH PRIME MINISTER
Poland has a new government after one of the country's former leaders made a successful return to frontline politics.
Donald Tusk led the country between 2007 and 2014 before heading up the EU as European Council President - but the 66 year old made a high stakes bid to return to the Polish Parliament at national elections in October.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
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Donald Tusk led the country between 2007 and 2014 before heading up the EU as European Council President - but the 66 year old made a high stakes bid to return to the Polish Parliament at national elections in October.
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Uganda Sends Delegation to the US to Salvage AGOA Deal
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Uganda has sent a government delegation to the US to try and salvage trade relations between the two nations.
The US has threatened to end trade ties with Uganda after the country enacted the draconian anti-gay law in May this year.
Isabel Nakirya reports
Uganda has sent a government delegation to the US to try and salvage trade relations between the two nations
The US has threatened to end trade ties with Uganda after the country enacted the draconian anti-gay law in May this year.
Isabel Nakirya reports
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Quad Summit in Delhi postponed - sources
US president Joe Biden is not expected to visit India for its Republic Day parade in January, and the "Quad" leaders' summit in New Delhi is being postponed, according to reports in Indian media citing sources.
This comes amid allegations that an Indian official was involved in a plot to assassinate a Khalistan separatist in New York.
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai .
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COP28 DEAL AGREED IN DUBAI
Representatives from 198 countries have agreed a climate deal at the Cop28 summit in Dubai.
The text calls on all countries to 'transition away' from the use of fossil fuels - but not to phase them out.
Climate groups say it's "severely flawed".
But Gareth Redmond-King from the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit says it's still a considerable development.
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The text calls on all countries to 'transition away' from the use of fossil fuels - but not to phase them out.
Climate groups say it's "severely flawed".
But Gareth Redmond-King from the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit says it's still a considerable development.
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Myanmar Is World's Largest Source of Opium
The United Nations says Myanmar has now become the world's largest source of opium.
That's according to a report, which said it was due to domestic instability and a decline in cultivation in Afghanistan.
Patrick Fok reports.
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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Biden urges Republicans to fund Ukraine conflict amid stalemate
US President Joe Biden has urged Congress to approve billions of
dollars for Ukraine, warning that not to do so would be a "Christmas
gift" for Russia's leader.
Biden met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White
House on Tuesday, amid a funding fight which has seen Republicans
refuse to support extra assistance for Kyiv.
Nick Harper report from Washington.
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dollars for Ukraine, warning that not to do so would be a "Christmas
gift" for Russia's leader.
Biden met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White
House on Tuesday, amid a funding fight which has seen Republicans
refuse to support extra assistance for Kyiv.
Nick Harper report from Washington.
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New York’s top court orders congressional map redraw
New York's top court has ordered the state to redraw its new Congressional maps - handing a major victory to Democrats ahead of the 2024 elections. Toni Waterman has more.
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UNGA calls for humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza
The United Nations General Assembly has voted in favor of a draft
resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
More than three-quarters of the 193-member General Assembly backed the
move which was vetoed by the United States in the Security Council
last week.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York...
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resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
More than three-quarters of the 193-member General Assembly backed the
move which was vetoed by the United States in the Security Council
last week.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York...
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Biden: no additional aid to Ukraine would be the “greatest Christmas gift” to Putin
US President Joe Biden says failing to provide additional aid to Ukraine would be the "greatest Christmas gift" to Russia's leader Vladimir Putin.
In a meeting at the White House with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Mr Biden urged lawmakers in Congress to pass the supplementary funding.
Benji Hyer reports.
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