The former US Gymnastics Olympic team doctor, Larry Nassar, was almost
attacked in court during his latest hearing.
Randall Margraves lunged at the disgraced doctor. He's the father of
three victims, who Nassar abused.
Hundreds of women have said they were sexually abused by Larry Nassar
over the last two decades.
Frances Read reports from Los Angeles.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Friday, February 2, 2018
Worst day for Wall St in 2 years
US markets have suffered their worst week in two years.
Stronger than expected jobs data set the markets on edge over fears of quickly rising interest rates.
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KT McFarland withdraws as Singapore ambassador nominee
President Trump's nominee to be US ambassador to Singapore has asked to withdraw her nomination.
KT McFarland had seen her confirmation in Congress stall over concerns about her knowledge of contacts between the Trump campaign and Russia.
Harry Horton reports from Washington.
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Republicans release memo accusing FBI/DOJ of anti-trump bias
The U.S. congress has released a memo which accuses the FBI and the DOJ of abusing their powers and demonstrating anti-trump bias in the Russia investigation.
The memo was made public after President Trump sanctioned it's release against the advice of the FBI who warned it was inaccurate and misleading.
Kevin McAleese has the latest from Washington
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US Imposes Arms Embargo on South Sudan
The United States has imposed an arms embargo on South Sudan.
The civil war has pushed 1.5 million people to the brink of famine and millions have fled the conflict in the world's youngest country.
The embargo is largely symbolic because South Sudanese forces acquire arms from elsewhere.
But it comes just days before a new round of peace talks being hosted in Ethiopia next week.
Our Washington Correspondent Daniel Ryntjes says American pressure may be increasing...
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Our Washington Correspondent Daniel Ryntjes says it signals a US commitment for further action.
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Memo is a disgrace - Pres. Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump has said what the controversial Nunes memo reveals is a disgrace and people should be ashamed.
The Democrats counter the memo is completely misleading and it's release reckless, and if the President tries to fire anyone, that would be obstructing justice.
Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff has more:
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Controversial Nunes memo released
The chair of the House Select Committee on Intelligence Devin Nunes has published his controversial memo about the Russia investigation.
The publication was quickly criticized as misleading and an attempt to protect the President.
Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:
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Controversial Nunes memo released
The controversial Nunes memo has been released, after U.S. President Donald Trump followed through on his promise to release it.
The memo is seen as a way for some Republicans to discredit the Russia investigation into meddling in American politics.
Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:
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Ethiopia lifts ban on Employment travel to middle East
Ethiopia has lifted a ban on foreign travel especially to the Middle East.
The ban was effected 4 years ago when Saudi Arabia forcefully deported thousands of Ethiopians who were there illegally.
Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa:
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Strong US jobs & wage growth
The US economy added more jobs than expected in January, with wages
rising at their strongest pace since 2009.
The latest government data also shows unemployment remained at 4.1%.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports from New York.
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rising at their strongest pace since 2009.
The latest government data also shows unemployment remained at 4.1%.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports from New York.
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Pres. Trump attacks FBI, Justice Dept.
Ahead of the expected release of the controversial Nunes memo, U.S. President Donald Trump attacked American law enforcement on social media.
The White House has sent the memo back to Capitol Hill, after the American President read it, leaving the final decision on release to the Republican Chair of the House Select Committee on Intelligence, Representative Devin Nunes.
Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:
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LONDON VAN ATTACKER SENTENCED TO LIFE
The man who drove a van into Muslim worshippers outside a London mosque last year has been sentenced to life in prison.
Darren Osborne had been found guilty of murder and attempted murder over the attack which left a man dead and 12 other people injured.
Olly Barratt reports from London.
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Darren Osborne had been found guilty of murder and attempted murder over the attack which left a man dead and 12 other people injured.
Olly Barratt reports from London.
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Theresa May heads back from China to face calls over Brexit stance
British Prime Minister Theresa May is facing increasing pressure to explain her priorities on the UK's future trade relationship with the European Union.
Following a visit to China, Mrs. May said the UK would not have choose between a free trade deal with the European Union and pursuing agreements with the rest of the world.
Paul Barber reports from London.
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Excavation for Australian missing children case called off
In Australia an excavation at a factory site in Adelaide has been called off after failing to find the remains of the missing Beaumont children, ensuring the 50-year mystery of their disappearance will continue.
Arthur Stevens has an update
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Kenya Media Shut Down
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Three of Kenya's largest private TV channels remain off the air, despite an order by the country's High Court suspending a shutdown.
The government cut off KTN, NTV, and Citizen TV over plans to broadcast opposition leader Raila Odinga's unofficial inauguration on Tuesday.
Our reporter Michael Baleke reports from Kampala.
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Michael Baleke,
Correspondent / Uganda Bureau Chief
Twitter: @mbaleke
Website: www.featurestorynews.com Address: Regency Apartments & Suites, Plot 30, Lugogo Bypass, Kampala. (Uganda)
SA Trapped Miners Rescued
Intro;
Close to 1000 miners have been rescued from a gold mine in South Africa.
This after a severe storm knocked out power and stranded them underground.
According to the mine operator, power has been restored and the miners safely hoisted to the surface.
Our reporter Michael Baleke reports from Kampala.
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Michael Baleke,
Correspondent / Uganda Bureau Chief
Twitter: @mbaleke
Website: www.featurestorynews.com Address: Regency Apartments & Suites, Plot 30, Lugogo Bypass, Kampala. (Uganda)
German industrial union holds third day of strikes
Germany's largest labor union staged walkouts for the third straight day, crippling production at some of the country's biggest companies.
The industrial workers union is demanding significant pay increases for almost four millions workers in Europe's largest economy.
Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.
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Five Eritrean migrants shot in fight in Calais
At least five young Eritrean men are in a critical condition in hospital in northern France after shots were fired during a fight in Calais.
Reports say a mass brawl broke out between Eritrean and Afghan migrants, and police broke it up. It's not clear who fired the shots. Elena Casas reports from Paris.
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FINSBURY PARK ATTACKER TO BE SENTENCED
A man found guilty of murder after driving a van into a crowd of Muslims near two London mosques will be sentenced later.
Darren Osborne was also convicted of attempted murder after the attack in Finsbury Park in June of 2017.
Rachel Venables reports from Woolwich Crown Court.
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Darren Osborne was also convicted of attempted murder after the attack in Finsbury Park in June of 2017.
Rachel Venables reports from Woolwich Crown Court.
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Five Eritrean migrants shot in fight in Calais
At least five young Eritrean men are in a critical condition in hospital in northern France after shots were fired during a fight in Calais.
Reports say a mass brawl broke out between Eritrean and Afghan migrants, and police broke it up. It's not clear who fired the shots. Elena Casas reports from Paris.
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