A United Nations-backed tribunal has, for the first time, convicted
two Cambodian Khmer Rouge officials of genocide.
The decision relates to the killing of almost 2 million people in the
late 1970s under dictator Pol Pot.
Nick Harper reports from the UN.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide.
Friday, November 16, 2018
Judge orders White House to return CNN reporter's press pass
A US judge has sided with news network CNN in a dispute over the Trump
administration's removal of a reporter's press pass.
The White House must now return Jim Acosta's pass which was revoked
after a testy exchange between the President and the reporter at a
press conference.
The President called Acosta "a rude, terrible person" when he
initially refused to hand over the microphone.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
IN: "This is..."
OUT: "...pass."
DUR: 42 seconds
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administration's removal of a reporter's press pass.
The White House must now return Jim Acosta's pass which was revoked
after a testy exchange between the President and the reporter at a
press conference.
The President called Acosta "a rude, terrible person" when he
initially refused to hand over the microphone.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
IN: "This is..."
OUT: "...pass."
DUR: 42 seconds
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Manual recount underway in Florida Senate race
Vote counting by hand is continuing in the US Senate race in Florida.
Incumbent Democrat Bill Nelson and Republican challenger Rick Scott are locked in an extremely tight contest.
Scott maintains a slight lead, but the recount process has been mired in controversy and lawsuits, as Steve Mort reports.
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Incumbent Democrat Bill Nelson and Republican challenger Rick Scott are locked in an extremely tight contest.
Scott maintains a slight lead, but the recount process has been mired in controversy and lawsuits, as Steve Mort reports.
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North Korea releases and deports detained US citizen
North Korea says it's deporting a US citizen who was detained last month after crossing illegally into the hermit kingdom from China.
Pyongyang identified the man as Bruce Byron Lowrance but that's not been confirmed by US authorities.
Our correspondent Giles Gibson has more:
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DUR: 37 seconds
US court documents hint of criminal charges against Julian Assange
US court documents have hinted that the country may be preparing criminal charges against Wikileaks founder Julian Assange.
The document filed by US authoroties appears to have accidentally revealed the existence of sealed draft charges against Assange.
Whistleblower Assange has been living inside Ecuador's UK embassy in London since he was granted asylum in 2012.
UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.
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MAY STANDS FIRM ON BREXIT
UK Prime Minister Theresa May has received the backing of several key Brexiteer ministers in her cabinet.
It comes as she begins a PR blitz to sell her Brexit deal to the British public.
However, Mrs May could also face a confidence vote in the coming days over the issue, if enough Conservative MPs submit letters calling for a change in leadership.
She insists the draft Brexit deal is right for the country - and has used a national radio phone-in to say she thinks she can get MPs to back it in a parliamentary vote.
UK correspondent Olly Barratt says Downing Street is preparing for a confidence vote.
In: 'We know…
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UK correspondent Olly Barratt says she has a hard task.
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It comes as she begins a PR blitz to sell her Brexit deal to the British public.
However, Mrs May could also face a confidence vote in the coming days over the issue, if enough Conservative MPs submit letters calling for a change in leadership.
She insists the draft Brexit deal is right for the country - and has used a national radio phone-in to say she thinks she can get MPs to back it in a parliamentary vote.
UK correspondent Olly Barratt says Downing Street is preparing for a confidence vote.
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UK correspondent Olly Barratt says she has a hard task.
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EU politicians say it's too late to renegotiate Brexit
European politicians say there isn't enough time renegotiate the Brexit deal.
Some EU countries are said to be unhappy with parts of the agreement including fishing rights and environmental protections.
EU ambassadors are currently meeting in Brussels to discuss the future relationship with the United Kingdom.
Oliver Whitfield-Miocic reports from Brussels.
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MAY INSISTS BREXIT DEAL CAN WIN SUPPORT
UK Prime Minister Theresa May is beginning a PR blitz to sell her Brexit deal to the British public.
It comes as several of her cabinet ministers reportedly continue to consider whether to quit in protest at the arrangement reached with EU negotiators.
Mrs May could also face a confidence vote in the coming days over the issue, if enough Conservative MPs submit letters calling for a change in leadership.
She insists the draft Brexit deal is right for the country - and has used a national radio phone-in to say she thinks she can get MPs to back it in a parliamentary vote.
In: 'When this…
Out: …for Britain."
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It comes as several of her cabinet ministers reportedly continue to consider whether to quit in protest at the arrangement reached with EU negotiators.
Mrs May could also face a confidence vote in the coming days over the issue, if enough Conservative MPs submit letters calling for a change in leadership.
She insists the draft Brexit deal is right for the country - and has used a national radio phone-in to say she thinks she can get MPs to back it in a parliamentary vote.
In: 'When this…
Out: …for Britain."
Dur: 27 seconds
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Man who helped create landmark nuclear treaty warns of warheads over Europe
The interpreter who helped broker a landmark nuclear treaty between the Soviet Union and the US has told this programme that the treaty's demise could lead to new nuclear warheads poised over Europe and Asia. Pavel Palazhcenko helped create the INF treaty which banned the two countries from producing intermediate warheads - but President Trump is pulling out of the deal. Dan Ashby spoke to Mr Palazhcenko.
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DUR: 36''
UK PM SELLS BREXIT DEAL AS PRESSURE CONTINUES
UK Prime Minister Theresa May is beginning a PR blitz to sell her Brexit deal to the British public.
It comes as several of her cabinet ministers reportedly continue to consider whether to quit in protest at the arrangement reached with EU negotiators.
Mrs May could also face a confidence vote in the coming days over the issue, if enough Conservative MPs submit letters calling for a change in leadership.
She insists the draft Brexit deal is right for the country.
UK correspondent Olly Barratt says Theresa May is under huge pressure.
In: 'Surviving…
Out: …worth backing."
Dur: 32 seconds
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ALT:
UK correspondent Olly Barratt says Theresa May is getting support from one key area.
In: 'Sections…
Out: …hurdles."
Dur: 35 seconds
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It comes as several of her cabinet ministers reportedly continue to consider whether to quit in protest at the arrangement reached with EU negotiators.
Mrs May could also face a confidence vote in the coming days over the issue, if enough Conservative MPs submit letters calling for a change in leadership.
She insists the draft Brexit deal is right for the country.
UK correspondent Olly Barratt says Theresa May is under huge pressure.
In: 'Surviving…
Out: …worth backing."
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ALT:
UK correspondent Olly Barratt says Theresa May is getting support from one key area.
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Out: …hurdles."
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80,000 evacuated as Cyclone Gaja makes landfall in southern India
The southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu is bearing the brunt of the cyclonic storm Gaja.
Officials say nine people have been killed and efforts are on to rescue people from low-lying areas.
Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.
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Officials say nine people have been killed and efforts are on to rescue people from low-lying areas.
Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.
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US Senators introduce bipartisan legislation to stop arms sales to Saudi Arabia over Yemen conflict and Khashoggi murder
US Senators are introducing bipartisan legislation to stop arms sales to Saudi Arabia over the conflict in Yemen and the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul.
The move comes after the Trump administration announced sanctions on 17 Saudis linked to Khashoggi's death.
But as our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson reports, sanctions alone won't be enough to satisfy many US lawmakers:
IN: "Well I don't..."
OUT: "...Saudi Crown Prince."
DUR: 43 seconds
N. Korea claims to test new "state-of-the-art" tactical weapon
North Korea claims to have successfully tested a new tactical weapon. The test comes as there appears to be growing frustration in both Washington and Pyongyang amid stalled talks.
Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.
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DUR: 30 sec.
North Korean state media called the weapon "state-of-the-art."
The report said this tactical weapon will completely protect North Korea and strengthen its army.
The report, however, didn't identify the weapon.
But it did say the project was spearheaded by Kim Jong-un's father and former leader Kim Jong-il.
The current leader hasn't publicly tested any weapons since last November.
But this latest claim by Pyongyang comes amid growing calls from the U.S. for North Korea to give up its nuclear arms.
SOC
Thursday, November 15, 2018
US Officials Concerned Over Spread of Ebola in DRC
US officials are 'greatly concerned' about the trajectory of the Ebola outbreak in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
A group of unnamed officials speaking to reporters in Washington say security problems are hampering efforts to contain the virus.
From the US capital, Daniel Ryntjes reports...
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UK PM defends draft Brexit deal amid resignations
British Prime Minister Theresa May continues to defend her draft Brexit deal, despite a number of resignations from her party, including one from her Brexit Secretary
The Prime Minister has faced 3 hours of questions from MPs in parliament over the proposal, with concerns growing louder about the agreement.
There's also speculation that she could be facing a vote of no confidence in the coming days.
However the prime minister insists she is going to see her Brexit draft deal through.
IN: But this deal delivers
OUT: to deliver
DUR: 54 seconds
California Fires: Dozens of People Still Missing
Dozens of people remain missing as fire continues to sweep through parts of California.
Searchers continue to look for victims.
Rachel Silverman reports from San Francisco.
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DUR: 27
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Khashoggi murder: US sanctions 17 Saudis
The Trump administration is imposing sanctions against 17 Saudi
Arabian nationals it believes were involved in the murder of Saudi
journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
It comes as Riyadh announced it is seeking the death penalty for five
men who allegedly carried out the killing.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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DUR: 45 seconds
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Arabian nationals it believes were involved in the murder of Saudi
journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
It comes as Riyadh announced it is seeking the death penalty for five
men who allegedly carried out the killing.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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DUR: 45 seconds
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Khashoggi murder: Saudi seeks death penalty
Saudi Arabia is seeking the death penalty for five men it says
murdered Washington Post journalist and Saudi critic Jamal Khashoggi.
Saudi's public prosecutor also says an intelligence officer ordered
the killing rather than the country's Crown Prince Mohammed bin
Salman.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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DUR: 38 seconds
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murdered Washington Post journalist and Saudi critic Jamal Khashoggi.
Saudi's public prosecutor also says an intelligence officer ordered
the killing rather than the country's Crown Prince Mohammed bin
Salman.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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DUR: 38 seconds
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Rees-Mogg sends letter of no confidence in Theresa May
Arch Brexiteer Jacob Rees-Mogg, who leads rebels in Theresa May's Conservative party has submitted a letter of no-confidence in her leadership. This follows the resignation of several government ministers including the former Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab amid anger at the draft Brexit withdrawal agreement with the EU.
Rees Mogg chairs the European Research Group, a grouping of Brexit-supporting MPs, who have advocated leaving the European Union without a deal.
A number of MPs are believed to have submitted letters of no-confidence. 48 are needed to trigger a vote in Theresa May's leadership.
Speaking to reporters, Jacob Rees-Mogg denied he was orchestrating a coup.
IN: "It's using …
OUT: …Article 50."
DUR: 27
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Speaking to reporters, Jacob Rees-Mogg said there were many talented leaders in the Conservative party who could lead the Brexit negotiations.
IN: "The Conservative …
OUT: …proper Brexit."
DUR: 17
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Speaking to reporters, Jacob Rees-Mogg said Theresa May, who had originally voted for the UK to remain inside the European Union, had been the wrong person to lead these talks.
IN: "I think one …
OUT: …Leave direction."
DUR: 16
European court finds that Russian opposition is unfairly arrested and controlled
The European Court on Human Rights has fined Russia 64 thousand euros for repeatedly detaining the leader of the opposition, Alexey Navalny. As Dan Ashby reports, it is a major blow to the credibility of Russian democracy.
IN: Alexey
OUT: GOC
DUR: 36''
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