A German newspaper has reported that the state of Bavaria may use beer
tents from the Oktoberfest festival to house refugees.
An influx of asylum seekers from Syria has put a strain on the supply
of available housing.
Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Fresh charges for Benghazi plotter
The man alledged to have planned the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya is facing a fresh round of charges.
In September 2012, U.S. Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans were killed when their compound was overrun.
Our Washington correspondent Priscilla Huff has an update:
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Nationalist protesters clash with police outside Ukraine's parliament
Ukraine's interior ministry says that at least 15 police officers have been injured and fifty protesters arrested during a violent protest outside parliament.
The clashes started when nationalist protesters demanded that MPs pass a law recognising a world war two nationalist partisan group that resisted Soviet forces.
Tom Barton reports.
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EUROPEAN STOCKS TUMBLE AS ECONOMIC CONCERNS GROW
European stocks are plunging off the back of poor US economic data, and growing concerns the eurozone crisis has returned.
Shares in Athens are down around 10%, and in London the FTSE 100 is down over 100 points **** UPDATE AS REQUIRED
Olly Barratt reports from London.
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Second US health care worker tests positive for Ebola
A second health care worker in Texas has tested positive for Ebola, having contracted it from Liberian victim Thomas Eric Duncan who died from the disease.
US health officials say an initial test was done late Tuesday night, and a second test is being conducted in Atlanta- headquarters to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
This latest case has raised more questions about US hospitals' preparedness in dealing with Ebola outbreaks.
Nina-Maria Potts reports:
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Steenkamp family clarifies Pistorius money issues
INTRO: Proceedings on day 3 of the sentencing hearings in the trial of Paralynpic athlete Oscar Pistorius have been dominated by the reports of monthly payments and bulk settlements offered to the Steenkamp family by the athlete. Pistorius has been found guilty of culpable homicide (manslaughter) for the shooting and killing of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in February last year.
The court is hearing arguments this week in mitigation or aggravation of sentence.
But Defence Attorney Barry Roux today read out a statement from the Steenkamp family, clarifying facts around the payments. Roux said Pistorius paid the family about $600 per month for living expenses after their daughter, who financially supported them, died.
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The statement read out by Defence attorney Barry Roux also stated that the legal team of the Steenkamp family approached the athlete's legal team for a settlement and that Pistorius had not voluntarily made an offer.
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Sentencing arguments continue on the Pretoria High Court.
Proposals to make Trafalgar Square smoke-free
Smoking should be banned in Trafalgar Square and other public places according to a new report trying to improve the health of Londoners.
The report, "Better Health for London" says around 1.2 million city residents smoke and 67 school children take up the habit each day. From London, Catherine Drew reports.
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ANGLICAN LEADER CALLS FOR 'MORE THAN JUST AIR STRIKES' IN I.S. STRUGGLE
The Archbishop of Canterbury has questioned the impact air strikes will have on Islamic State militants in Syria and Iraq.
Justin Welby is instead calling for religious leaders to engage more on an ideological level to right jihadism.
Olly Barratt reports from London.
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UK unemployment drops for 23rd month
UK unemployment has fallen below two million and down to its lowest level since late 2008...
1.97 million people are currently out of work in Britain, according to the Office of National Statistics.
Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports...
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1.97 million people are currently out of work in Britain, according to the Office of National Statistics.
Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports...
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French economy under the microscope in Brussels
The French economy is to come under scrutiny by the European Union as the country submits its heavily criticized spending budget for 2015.
France has been under considerable pressure to reign in its deficit in order to meet EU targets, but so far France is falling behind.
Our Europe correspondent Sandra Gathmann reports:
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Serbia calls football violence stunt "political provocation"
Serbia's foreign minister Ivica Dacic [iv-eet-sa da-chich] has called the events which lead to an outbreak of violence between the Serbian and Albanian national football teams and their fans "political provocation".
The Euro-2016 qualifying match was abandoned in the 40th minute after riot police had to contain dozens of fans who stormed the pitch.
Our Europe Correspondent Jack Parrock reports.
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Obama says world needs to do more to combat Ebola
US President Barack Obama says the world is not doing enough to fight the outbreak of the ebola virus.
He is today holding a video conference with European leaders on the outbreak in west Africa.
Dr Michael Edelstein says efforts to combat the virus are being increased.
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OBAMA TO HOLD EBOLA VIDEO CONFERENCE, TEXAS HEALTHCARE WORKER TESTS POSITIVE
A second health care worker in Texas has tested positive for Ebola, according to officials.
This as US President Barack Obama prepares to hold a video conference on tackling Ebola later (Wednesday) with the leaders of Britain, France, Germany and Italy.
This as US President Barack Obama prepares to hold a video conference on tackling Ebola later (Wednesday) with the leaders of Britain, France, Germany and Italy.
It follows warnings from the World Health Organization there could be 10 000 new cases a week within two months if international efforts to contain the outbreak are not stepped up.
4447 people are now thought to have died, the majority in West Africa.
But the WHO does say the rate of new infections in some areas has slowed.
Professor Melissa Leach, from the Institute of Development Studies, says international action is better late than never.
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Professor Melissa Leach, from the Institute of Development Studies, says international action must include better engagement of local communities in affected areas.
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Screening at London's Heathrow airport has been criticised for getting underway on a voluntary basis.
But Professor Julian Hiscox, infection and global health expert at Liverpool University, says it has to start somewhere.
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Ukrainian and Russian Presidents have phone call
A Kremlin statement says the Ukrainian and Russian Presidents have discussed measures to restore peace in eastern Ukraine in a phone call.
They are expected to continue discussions on the conflict as well as on a natural gas dispute between the two countries on the sidelines of a summit in Milan, Italy, being held October 16th and 17th.
Tom Barton reports.
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Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Apple and Facebook to Cover Cost of Egg-Freezing
Two Silicon Valley giants are now offering their employees a chance to pause their biological clocks.
Facebook and Apple will reportedly cover the cost of a procedure that allows women to store their unfertilized eggs to use in the future.
Silicon Valley Correspondent Rachel Silverman has the story.
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Facebook and Apple will reportedly cover the cost of a procedure that allows women to store their unfertilized eggs to use in the future.
Silicon Valley Correspondent Rachel Silverman has the story.
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Pres. Obama urges world to do more to fight Ebola
U.S. President Barack Obama says the world needs to do more to fight the expanding Ebola epidemic.
In the U.S., a nurse who contracted Ebola from a Liberian man who died at a Texas hospital, is reportedly in stable condition.
The World Health Organization however is forecasting there could be 10,000 Ebola infections per week by December.
U.S. President Barack Obama says the world needs to step up.
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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control says it is changing its approach to caring for patients with Ebola and protecting health care workers at hospitals.
U.S. President Barack Obama says the lessons learned from the initial cases of Ebola in the United States will be applied.
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US Security Contractor Shot and Killed in Saudi Arabia
Two American security contractors have been shot in Saudi Arabia after being targeted by a former colleague.
The 24 year old gunman, who killed one of the contractors, had recently been dismissed from his job.
Our Washington Correspondent Daniel Ryntjes reports.
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The 24 year old gunman, who killed one of the contractors, had recently been dismissed from his job.
Our Washington Correspondent Daniel Ryntjes reports.
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US Pres. Obama claims successes in fight against ISIL
U.S. President Barack Obama is claiming there have already been some sucesses in the fight against the militants of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.
He met with defence ministers from more than 20 countries to discuss better integrating the allies resources.
President Obama is also facing questions about the effectiveness of his strategy, as our Washington correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:
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After meeting with defence ministers from some 20 nations, U.S. President Barack Obama said 60 countries are helping in the fight against the Islamic State.
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Decreasing risk for further Ebola infections in Texas
The Director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control says the risk for further Ebola infections following the death of Thomas Eric Duncan is decreasing.
One nurse is in stable condition after she was diagnosed with Ebola following a breach in care protocols at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital.
Dr. Thomas Frieden says, the 48 people who had some contact with the Liberian man remain healthy.
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The CDC's Dr. Thomas Frieden confirmed, the infected nurse in Texas is doing well, and only had one possible contact where she might have on-passed the Ebola virus.
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The CDC's Dr. Thomas Frieden says procedures to treat Ebola patients and protect health care workers will change, starting with Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas.
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American hospitals have been criticized for not being ready to deal with an outbreak of Ebola.
The CDC's Dr. Thomas Frieden says that must change.
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The World Health Organization says nearly 9,000 cases of Ebola have been diagnosed so far.
Dr. Bruce Aylward is the assistant director general
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The World Health Organization is forecasting, by December, 10,000 per week could be diagnosed with Ebola, with a fatality rate of 70 percent.
White House spokesman Josh Earnest says the U.S. is trying to lead off this potential global tragedy.
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US continues to work with Nigeria to rescue schoolgirls
The Obama administration says it is continuing to work with the Nigerian government to rescue the estimated 270 Chibok girls, the school girls kidnapped six months ago by Boko Haram.
A few of the girls have managed to escape, but Nigerian parents want their government to do more to bring their children home.
White House spokesman Josh Earnest says, six months on, the U.S. remains fully committed.
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