The US House of Representatives has passed legislation to expand child
tax credits and restore a number of tax breaks for companies.
However, the bill may be blocked in the Senate, with Republicans
fearing it gives President Joe Biden a win heading into November's
election.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Thursday, February 1, 2024
UNRWA says it could shutdown by end of February
The UN's aid agency in Gaza, UNRWA has announced that should funding
remain paused it may be forced to shut down operations by the end of
February.
In a statement released by the agency on Thursday, it says it is "time
to reinforce and not to weaken UNRWA".
Meanwhile, a fresh UN Security Council resolution has been circulated
which calls for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire.
Jody Jacobs has more...
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remain paused it may be forced to shut down operations by the end of
February.
In a statement released by the agency on Thursday, it says it is "time
to reinforce and not to weaken UNRWA".
Meanwhile, a fresh UN Security Council resolution has been circulated
which calls for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire.
Jody Jacobs has more...
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British F1 Driver Lewis Hamilton Reportedly Set To Join Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton, is reportedly poised to announce a shock move to Ferrari.
The British Formula One racing driver signed an extension with Mercedes in the summer but reports suggest a move to Ferrari at the end of the current season is on the brink of being sealed.
Simon Gaitán reports
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RADIO: INSECURITY IN EASTERN DRC
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Fighting between the Congolese army and the M23 rebels has intensified in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo and worsened a humanitarian crisis.
The Congolese army has been bombarding rebel-held areas in North Kivu province in a bid to recapture the territories. Aid agencies say the resumption in fighting has limited humanitarian access to civilians caught up in the conflict. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...
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Zelensky welcomes EU approval of 50 billion euro aid package for Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky welcomed the EU's decision to approve a 50 billion euros aid package for Ukraine on Thursday. All 27 member states voted in favor for the funding although the aid package was initially blocked by Hungary in December of last year.
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Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv
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OVER 1000 FLIGHTS CANCELLED AS GERMAN AIRPORTS WORKERS GO ON STRIKE
Over 1000 flights have been cancelled across Germany after security and ground staff walked off the job at some of the country's busiest airports.
From Berlin International Airport, Trent Murray reports.
It's the latest in a wave of strikes which have paralysed parts of the EU's biggest economy, as unions heap pressure on companies to boost wages in the wake of high inflation.
From Berlin International Airport, Trent Murray reports.
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EU LEADERS PASS FUNDING FOR UKRAINE AS FARMERS & OTHERS PROTEST
The leaders of the European Union's 27 nations have approved an extra 50 billion dollars in funding for Ukraine.
They met in Brussels on Thursday to convince Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban to allow the package to pass.
He had been holding out — demanding the funds be reviewed on an annual basis rather than approving everything in one go, something the other 26 leaders were against.
Meanwhile, European farmers and other activists have taken to the streets near the EU Council to try to capture leaders' attention while they're in the city.
Ross Cullen reports from Brussels.
They met in Brussels on Thursday to convince Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban to allow the package to pass.
He had been holding out — demanding the funds be reviewed on an annual basis rather than approving everything in one go, something the other 26 leaders were against.
Meanwhile, European farmers and other activists have taken to the streets near the EU Council to try to capture leaders' attention while they're in the city.
Ross Cullen reports from Brussels.
TANZANIA WOMEN IN AFRICA FREE TRADE MARKET
Tanzania is urging countries in the African Continental Free Trade Area to collaborate in completing the key protocols and other important issues in relation to dispute resolution systems when doing business in Africa.
Daniel Kjio has more
Daniel Kijo reports.
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IATA Differs as Nigeria Claims to Have Cleared Backlog of Foreign Exchange to Airlines
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Nigeria's central bank says it has cleared the entire backlog of verified claims owed to foreign airlines whose payments were trapped in the country due to dollar shortage.
The International Air Transport Association, IATA, however says another $700 million of owed money remains in Nigerian banks.
Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.
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Uganda Halts Gold Exports
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Uganda has suspended gold exports until issues relating to tax are resolved.
Gold dealers had previously protested an increase in levies arguing most of the gold exported from Uganda is simply brought into the country for processing and then re-exported.
Isabel Nakirya reports
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Electoral watchdog of Pakistan convened a high level meeting
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The Election Commission of Pakistan has convened, a high level meeting to tackle concerns over the law and order situation preceding the February 8th General Election.
There is a particular focus on addressing challenges in the provinces of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.
Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad.
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NINE HOSPITALISED AFTER 'CORROSIVE SUBSTANCE' ATTACK IN LONDON
A woman and her two young children have been taken to hospital after a suspected chemical attack in south London.
The Metropolitan Police says officers were called to a residential road in Clapham on Wednesday night local time.
Three members of the public and three police officers were also injured as they came to the aid of the family.
Reporter Helen Hoddinott is there.
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The Metropolitan Police says officers were called to a residential road in Clapham on Wednesday night local time.
Three members of the public and three police officers were also injured as they came to the aid of the family.
Reporter Helen Hoddinott is there.
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PM Modi’s party set to bring contentious common civil law through state governments
Indian Prime Minister Modi's party is set to bring in a contentious common civil law also known as the Uniform Civil Code in Himalayan region of Uttarakhand next week.
Officials say the law, which will apply across religions, will be replicated across other regions ruled by Mr Modi's party the BJP.
Framing a national common law has been a decades-old promise of the ruling BJP.
Priyata Brajabasi has more
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Indian court allows Hindus to offer prayers at contested mosque
Muslim petitions say they will file a challenge in India's Supreme Court, after a local Indian court allowed Hindu rituals and prayers to be performed inside a contested mosque.
The Gyanvapi mosque has become the latest flashpoint between Muslims and Hindus.
Right wing groups claim the mosque was built on the site of a razed Hindu shrine.
Neha Poonia has more.
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The Gyanvapi mosque has become the latest flashpoint between Muslims and Hindus.
Right wing groups claim the mosque was built on the site of a razed Hindu shrine.
Neha Poonia has more.
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India orders halt to much of Paytm's business
India's central bank has ordered Paytm Payments Bank - one of the leaders in the country's digital payments space - to halt a large part of its business.
Indian regulators cited persistent non-compliance.
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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More than 40-thousand without water a month on from Noto quake
Tens of thousands of people remain without steady access to water a month on from the deadly earthquake in Japan’s Noto Peninsula.
The tremor destroyed 44-thousand homes and killed more than 230 (238) people.
About 14-thousand remain evacuees as the region struggles to rebuild reliable access to essentials.
Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.
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Alec Baldwin pleads not guilty over 'Rust' shooting
Alec Baldwin has pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter charges over the accidental death of cinematographer Halyna [HALEENA] Hutchins on the set of the movie Rust.
Prosecutors in the state of New Mexico recently refiled charges against the actor after the case fell apart last year.
Ira Spitzer reports.
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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
U.S. interest rates holding steady as central bank waits for consistent inflation
The U.S. Federal Reserve decided to keep interest rates unchanged in their meetings this week– although the committee is hinting that they are likely to cut rates overall this year by 0.75%. Caroline Malone reports.
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Zuckerberg apologizes to parents for online child abuse
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has apologized directly to the families of
children who have faced online abuse.
He made the apology during a Capitol Hill hearing, at which he and
four other social media bosses faced fierce questioning from
lawmakers.
Also attending were parents of children who had taken their own lives
after facing online abuse.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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children who have faced online abuse.
He made the apology during a Capitol Hill hearing, at which he and
four other social media bosses faced fierce questioning from
lawmakers.
Also attending were parents of children who had taken their own lives
after facing online abuse.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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NYPD to record race of people they stop
New York police officers will have to record the apparent race, gender and ages of most people they stop for questioning under a new city law.
Under the new legislation passed by the City Council, the NYPD will document basic information in low-level encounters.
Proponents say it will make policing more transparent, but police representatives say the new rules will lead to increased workloads and longer wait times for victims.
Sally Patterson reports.
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