The United States is pulling out of the United Nations cultural
organization Unesco citing an 'anti-Israeli' bias.
The U.S. State Department also announced that they were concerned by
the UN agency's financial arrears.
Back in 2011 the U.S. cut its funding to UNESCO after the body granted
full membership to the Palestinians.
Our correspondent William Denselow at UN headquarters in New York says
this decision has been a long-time coming.
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Our correspondent William Denselow at UN headquarters in New York says
it wasn't just the case of Palestinian membership that irked the
United States.
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Our correspondent William Denselow at UN headquarters in New York has
the latest on the fallout from this decision.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Thursday, October 12, 2017
Pres. Trump threatens Puerto Rico relief efforts
U.S. President Donald Trump is suggesting federal emergency workers might pull out of Puerto Rico sooner rather than later, blaming the island's citizens for their own financial crisis.
The vast majority of Puerto Ricans - who are American citizens - remain without power, and distributing supplies is a massive challenge nearly three weeks after Hurricane Maria devastated the island.
Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:
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US pulls out of UNESCO
The United States is pulling out of UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
The Trump administration blames UNESCO for "anti-Israel bias".
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks says they decision is in line with other foreign policy choices made by the Trump administration.
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Indian firecracker vendors circumvent court ban
With the Hindu festival of Diwali less than one week away, many firecracker vendors are now finding innovative way to sell their wares.
Earlier this week the Supreme Court had banned the sale of fireworks in Delhi in a preemptive step to curtail air pollution in the city. However, it did not ban the use of firecrackers.
Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.
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Earlier this week the Supreme Court had banned the sale of fireworks in Delhi in a preemptive step to curtail air pollution in the city. However, it did not ban the use of firecrackers.
Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.
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No significant progress made in 5th round of Brexit negotiations
The EU's chief Brexit negotiator says he won't be able to ask EU leaders to move to the next stage of talks due to lack of progress.
It comes as the fifth round of negotiations wraps up in Brussels which the EU has said are in 'deadlock'.
Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.
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DUR: 43 secs
Prince William attends Passchendaele service to commemorate worst day in NZ military history
Prince William is among a number of dignitaries attending a ceremony in Belgium to mark the 100 year anniversary of the Battles of Passchendaele (pron: pash - en - dale).
At least 520 New Zealanders are buried at the cemetery where the service is being held
Jack Parrock reports from Belgium.
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OUT: SOC
DUR: 36 secs
5th round of Brexit talks wrapping up in Brussels
Little progress is expected to have been made on the core issues as the fifth round of Brexit talks wraps up in Brussels.
The UK is pushing to the EU to say enough progress has been made on the issues surrounding Britain's exit for talks on a future relationship to begin.
Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.
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DUR: 43 secs
POT: 33 secs
Russia protests flag removal from its US consular compound as diplomatic row with US deepens
Russia protested the removal of the flag on its consulate in San Francisco in the United States. Washington said it was done in line with its order to cut the number of the Russian mission compounds in the US. Moscow threatens further retaliation in the months-long diplomatic row. Our correspondent Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.
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National Day Celebrations Continue in Spain, Despite Catalonia Crisis
Despite a crisis in the Catalonia region—Spain is still set to celebrate its National Day on Thursday.
While thousands of Spaniards will be celebrating the country's re-unification—Catalan leaders are under pressure to specify whether or not independence from Spain has been declared.
Our Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels.
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OUT: STND OUT
DUR: 45 secs
'WHITE WIDOW' JIHADIST REPORTEDLY KILLED
A British jihadist known as the 'White Widow' to some parts of the UK media has reportedly been killed in a US drone strike in Syria.
The Sun newspaper reports the UK was informed in June that 50 year-old Sally Jones had been killed - but claims the news was not made public over fears her 12 year-old son may have also died in the attack.
One of Britain's most wanted women, she fled to Syria with her son in 2013 and was a leading recruiter for the Islamic State.
Her husband - another British jihadist - was killed in a US drone strike in 2015.
Major General Chip Chapman, a former counter-terrorism chief at Britain's Ministry of Defence, says her death is a blow to the Islamic State group.
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OUT: …IS."
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Security expert Margaret Gilmore says Sally Jones had been a major target for coalition forces.
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OUT: …this way."
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The Sun newspaper reports the UK was informed in June that 50 year-old Sally Jones had been killed - but claims the news was not made public over fears her 12 year-old son may have also died in the attack.
One of Britain's most wanted women, she fled to Syria with her son in 2013 and was a leading recruiter for the Islamic State.
Her husband - another British jihadist - was killed in a US drone strike in 2015.
Major General Chip Chapman, a former counter-terrorism chief at Britain's Ministry of Defence, says her death is a blow to the Islamic State group.
IN: "She ran…
OUT: …IS."
DUR: 16 seconds
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Security expert Margaret Gilmore says Sally Jones had been a major target for coalition forces.
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OUT: …this way."
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Australian defence information hacked from a contractor
Top secret technical information about Australia's new fighter jets, navy vessels, and surveillance aircraft has been stolen from an Australian defence contractor.
Arthur Stevens has more
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Arthur Stevens has more
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India's economic advisory council aims to boost jobs
India's new economic advisory council says it is working on key areas to revive economic growth and boost jobs over the coming months.
The panel was set up last month by the Indian prime minister to help boost a slowing economy in the country.
Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports
IN: "India's newly launched…"
OUT: SOC
DUR: 25 secs
Wednesday, October 11, 2017
Prominent Hollywood actors acuse Harvey Weinstein of unwanted sexual advances
INTRO:
Prominent Hollywood actors are stepping forward with accounts of
unwanted sexual advances by famed film producer Harvey Weinstein.
Their public accusations come after the New York Times broke a story
last week alleging years of sexual harassment by Weinstein.
Our US reporter Laura Cantekin has the details.
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Prominent Hollywood actors are stepping forward with accounts of
unwanted sexual advances by famed film producer Harvey Weinstein.
Their public accusations come after the New York Times broke a story
last week alleging years of sexual harassment by Weinstein.
Our US reporter Laura Cantekin has the details.
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Pres. Trump nominates Secretary for Homeland Security
U.S. President Donald Trump has nominated Kirstjen Nielsen (PRONO: kerr-sten kneel-senn) to be the next Secretary for Homeland Security.
The post has been vacant since July, when John Kelly left that cabinet post to become the American President's chief of staff.
Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:
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New UN report allege gruesome attacks on Rohingyas, coordinated purging by Myanmar security forces
An investigation by a UN rapid response team dispatched to Cox's Bazar in Bangladesh details a wide range of gruesome attacks on Rohingyas, and actions that point to a deliberate, coordinated and well-organized purging of the community.
The findings allege serious human rights violations committed by Myanmar security forces that contradict government assertions of collateral damage from operations against militants.
Our UN correspondent Liling Tan has the details from New York.
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Pres. Trump denounces journalists as 'disgusting"
U.S. President Donald Trump is continuning his attacks on reporters and journalists, following a story by NBC News which raised concerns about his comprehension of America's nuclear arsenal.
In the story, the American President seemed to insist to Pentagon officials that the U.S. nuclear arsenal should match what it was at the height of the Cold War, around 32,000 bombs, not the 4,000 weapons of today.
U.S. Defence Secretary James Mattis has issued a statement saying this kind of erroneous reporting is irresponsible.
U.S. President Donald Trump called it disgusting and wants investigations.
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OUT: ...we have right now."
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U.S. President Donald Trump insists the claim that he demanded a nuclear arsenal ten times the current stash of American wepaons is invented.
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OUT: ...that way."
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Trump threatens NBC's broadcast license
President Trump is threatening to challenge the broadcast license of one of America's largest TV networks.
He's called NBC "bad" for America after the network claimed that he had demanded a ten-fold increase in America's nuclear arsenal during a recent meeting of national security officials.
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
IN: "President Trump….."
OUT: "….in 1926"
DUR: 26 seconds
Wildfires continue in California wine country
At leaset 17 are confirmed dead and 150 missing as wildfires continue to destroy 170,000 acres in California wine country north of San Francisco.
Heavy winds are spreading the fires, forcing further evacuations, as many are concerned about their pets and their businesses.
Our correspondent in Santa Rosa, California, Mary McCarthy reports the fires are still burning.
IN: "From the...
OUT: ...so thin."
DUR: 15
Our correspondent in Santa Rosa, California, Mary McCarthy witnessed the devastation as she drove into wine country.
IN: "As firefighters...
OUT: ...just behind us."
DUR: 30
Our correspondent in Santa Rosa, California, Mary McCarthy reports that there's expected to be significant economic damages.
IN: "This is the...
OUT: ...never seen."
DUR: 38
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Trump threatens to challenge NBC TV's broadcast license
President Trump is threatening to challenge the broadcast license of one of America's largest TV networks.
He's called NBC "bad" for America after the network claimed that he had demanded a ten-fold increase in America's nuclear arsenal during a recent meeting of national security officials.
Our Washington Correspondent is Simon Marks.
IN: ""That is the….."
OUT: "….Presidential craw"
DUR: 41 seconds
Pres. Trump wanted ten-fold increase in nuclear weapons - NBC News
U.S. President Donald Trump's demands to increase America's nuclear arsenal has raised serious questions among his staff and administration about his comprehension of world and military affairs, NBC News reports.
Earlier, American president met with U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and U.S. Defence Secretary James to discuss a range of options to respond to any North Korean agression.
Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:
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POT: 50, 39
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