The oldest toy store in the United States has closed its doors.
F.A.O.. Schwartz, founded in 1862 -- will no longer be on New York's iconic 5th Ave.
Mimi Chiahemen reports for New York
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Thursday, July 16, 2015
Financing Bridge for Greece agreed in principle
Eurozone leaders have agreed in principle to use the ESFM emergency fund to bridge Greece's financing gap, until the country's third bailout comes through.
It comes after Greece voted to impose austerity measures in return for funds.
The cash injection, which is expected to be confirmed on Friday is likely to keep banks afloat in Greece, as our correspondent in Athens, Dan Whitehead, reports…
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UK Government launches review into BBC
The UK Government is launching a consultation review of the BBC corporation, known as a Green paper, to lay out the issues that need to be discussed when considering the broadcaster's future.
The main points to be debated will involve funding, and whether the BBC should continue to try and cater for all tastes.
With more on this, here's our UK correspondent Natalie Powell
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The British government announced thorough review of BBC ahead of charter renewal
The British government has set out its intention to conduct a thorough review of the operations of the BBC, the British Broadcasting Corporation, as the broadcaster negotiates the renewal of its charter in 2016.
Culture Secretary John Whittingdale launched a consultation paper on the corporation's future with questions including how the BBC is funded, whether its programmes cater for all tastes and if it stifles competition from other media.
The paper will also investigate alternatives to the BBC licence fee, something every person with a television is forced to pay for whether they watch the BBC or not.
A public consultation will now follow.
Culture Secretary John Whittingdale told the British parliament that a debate is needed on the future of the broadcaster.
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Culture Secretary John Whittingdale told the British parliament that the broadcaster needed to be more publically accountable.
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Culture Secretary John Whittingdale told the British parliament that the BBC Trust, which oversees the corporation, had not always been effective.
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Shadow Culture Secretary, Labour's Chris Bryant accused the government of wanting to make the BBC dramatically smaller. He told the British parliament that the broadcaster set standards around the world.
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Shadow Culture Secretary, Labour's Chris Bryant accused the government of wanting to make the BBC dramatically smaller. He told the British parliament that the broadcaster should not be ashamed of producing popular programmes.
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Switzerland extradites first FIFA official
Switzerland has extradited the first Fifa official to be arrested over
corruption allegations to the United States.
The man who has not been named, was one of seven football officials
arrested in Switzerland at the end of May.
From London, Natalie Powell reports.
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Obama calls Putin to thank him for Iran deal support
Russian President Vladimir Putin has been telephoned by his US counterpart Barack Obama to thank him for Russia's support in the latest Iran nuclear deal.
Iran and six countries' governments reached a deal on Tuesday to limit Iran's uranium enrichment in return for the easing of sanctions.
Tom Barton reports.
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UK hospital doctors may be forced to work weekends to cut deaths
Britain's Health Secretary is threatening to force senior hospital doctors to work at weekends, in a bid to cut patient deaths over these days.
Jeremy Hunt has said he is prepared to impose seven-day working on hospital consultants who can currently opt out of weekend work, although they are expected to be on call.
Mr Hunt said the "Monday to Friday" culture in hospitals meant around six thousand people die each year because of this.
The British Medical Association says the union supports more seven day working but has serious concerns about workload.
Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt says its imperative the two sides come to an agreement.
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Greek vote to accept the bailout deal spurs action
Greek PM Alexis Tsipras has won a crucial late night parliamentary vote backing the 86 billion euro bailout package agreed with international creditors. Although he lost the support of more than 30 MPs from his Syriza party, his government is expected to survive.
A spokesman for Mr Tsipras says the Greek leader is now focused on completing the deal.
Eurozone finance ministers will discuss the vote in a conference call while also considering short-term emergency funding until the new bailout is finalized.
The European Commission has proposed giving Greece a €7bn "bridging" loan from an EU-wide fund to help the country pay debt interest due in several days.
Finance expert Henk Potts told London's LBC radio the vote will spur activity on a number of fronts.
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NASA reveals first images from Pluto
The NASA probe that zoomed past Pluto on Tuesday is now beaming data back to Earth.
It took New Horizons nine years to make the three-billion mile journey to the dwarf planet.
Steve Mort reports.
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It took New Horizons nine years to make the three-billion mile journey to the dwarf planet.
Steve Mort reports.
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Greek Parliament votes through tough austerity measures
INTRO: The Greek Parliament has passed measures for a third bailout - despite protests and fierce opposition...
In a late night vote in Athens, MPs have pushed through further austerity in order to begin negotiations with creditors and release billions of euro of bailout funds.
Our correspondent in Athens Dan Whitehead reports...
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In a late night vote in Athens, MPs have pushed through further austerity in order to begin negotiations with creditors and release billions of euro of bailout funds.
Our correspondent in Athens Dan Whitehead reports...
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Wednesday, July 15, 2015
Australian firefighters to assist in wildfire control
More than 100 Australian firefighters and emergency service workers are helping battle out of control wildfires threatening communities across western Canada.
Arthur Stevens has more
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Fed Chair To Congress: Rate Hike Expected This Year
U.S. Federal Reserve Board chairwoman Janet Yellen delivered the Fed's
semi-annual Monetary Report to Congress Wednesday in Washington. In
testimony to the House Financial Services Committee, Yellen said she
expects the Fed to start raising interest rates later this year.
Patrice Howard reports.
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semi-annual Monetary Report to Congress Wednesday in Washington. In
testimony to the House Financial Services Committee, Yellen said she
expects the Fed to start raising interest rates later this year.
Patrice Howard reports.
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President Obama on Bill Cosby scandal - 'no tolerance for rape'
INTRO
President Obama says there's no precedent for stripping comedian Bill Cosby of his medal of freedom award.
A number of women have accused the entertainer of drugging and sexual assaulting them.
Cosby was given the award in 2002 by President George W Bush.
Without referring directly to the case, Mr Obama did say there should be no tolerance for rape...
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Pres Obama: Diplomatic nuclear deal only 'alternative to war'
'Iran will not be able to move towards building a nuclear bomb because of this deal' - the message from the US president Wednesday as he tried to sell the nuclear accord to Lawmakers, international leader and the American people
Speaking at the White House Barack Obama said without this diplomatic approach, only military force would be left on the table.
The deal will now be scutinised by congress for two months before going to a senate vote.
President Obama sad passing the deal was in the national interest...
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President Obama addressed Israel's strong opposition to the accord
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President Obama gave his response to Syria's leader Bashar Al Assad welcoming the deal
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Obama strongly defends deal with Iran
U.S. President Barack Obama has strongly defended a historic nuclear deal with Iran, saying the alternative was to clear the way for Iran to become a nuclear power.
At a news conference in Washington, the president called on Congress- where there is stiff opposition to dismantling sanctions against Iran- to support the deal.
His comments come a day after the U.S. and five other world powers struck the agreement with Tehran.
From Washington, Nina-Maria Potts reports:
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Dashboard Video of Police Shooting Ignites Debate
Dramatic video showing California police officers shooting two unarmed men is once again igniting debate about police use of force in the United States.
Shortly after a judge ordered the video released, a higher court issued a stay on releasing it, but the stay came after news organizations had already published the video.
As Rachel Silverman reports, the video has also ignited debate about what videos should be made public and what should remain private.
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94 year old former Nazi handed 4 year jail term in Germany
A 94 year old Nazi former death camp guard has been convicted of being an accessory to the murder of 300 thousand jews at Auschwitz.
Oskar Groening has been handed a 4 year prison sentence having admitted moral guilt.
Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.
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Mexican authorities release video of El Chapo
Mexican authorities have released surveillance video footage that reveals what Joaquin " El Chapo" Guzman was doing just moments before he disappeared from his prison cell.
This is the second time that Guzman, Mexico's most infamous drug kingpin, escaped from a high security prison.
Andrea Arenas reports.
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UK Home Office Blocks Water Cannon Use
The British Home Secretary, Theresa May, has blocked the use of water cannon as a deterrent in England and Wales.
However, the decision was taken only after London Mayor Boris Johnson bought three of the vehicles, second-hand, from Germany at a cost of 218,000 pounds (340,000 dollars)
Out UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports….
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Greek Parliament to vote on bailout measures
The Greek Parliament is debating the tough measures proposed by its creditors for a third bailout...
A vote will take place later on whether to accept deeper austerity, amid fierce opposition from within the coalition and Greek people.
Dan Whitehead reports from Athens...
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