A US judge has ruled Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein will face trial.
At a hearing in New York the judge dismissed a motion by Weinstein's
lawyers to drop the sexual assault charges against him.
Nick Harper reports from New York.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Thursday, December 20, 2018
Republicans assail Trump over Syria withdrawal, but Putin likes it
President Trump is defending his decision to withdraw US forces from Syria, saying it's "time" for troops "to come home and rebuild" America.
The President is under fire from leading Republicans, who want him to reverse the announcement he made on Wednesday.
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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9th person dies in yellow vest protests
A yellow vest protester in France has died at a road block in the south west of the country.
Nine deaths have now been linked to the demonstrations which have began in November
Paris Correspondent Oliver Whitfield-Miocic has more.
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Rudd says second Brexit referendum "plausible"
Britain's Work and Pensions Secretary Amber Rudd has become the first cabinet minister to suggest a second Brexit referendum might be necessary.
Her comments come as the parliament heads into Christmas recess with deep divisions over Brexit remaining.
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French troops to stay in Syria despite US withdrawal
France says its troops will remain in Syria despite the US withdrawing its forces from the country.
On Wednesday US President Donald Trump said American soldiers would return home after he declared victory in the fight against the so called Islamic State.
But the French government doesn't agree.
Paris Correspondent Oliver Whitfield-Miocic reports
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President Putin holds biggest press conference yet
President Vladimir Putin has begun his marathon press conference, fielding questions from journalists from across Russia and around the world.
The annual event covers issues ranging from regional corruption to the war in Syria.
Julia Chapman has more from Moscow.
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MAJOR DISRUPTION AT GATWICK DUE TO DRONES
Thousands of passengers are facing disruption after the UK's Gatwick Airport closed its runway due to drones being seen nearby.
Flights had to be grounded from Wednesday (night local time).
The drone pilot or pilots have not yet been located.
UK correspondent Olly Barratt says it's causing major problems for travellers.
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Four held in India for poisoning temple offering
Police in the Indian state of Karnataka have arrested four people for poisoning a temple offering.
The accused had used a toxic pesticide that the UN wanted India to ban a decade ago. 15 people were killed because of the contaminated food.
The accused had used a toxic pesticide that the UN wanted India to ban a decade ago. 15 people were killed because of the contaminated food.
Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.
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Italian PM Wants to Keep Top Job
Italy's Prime Minister Guiseppe Conte says he's not ready to step down in favour of his deputy prime minister.
Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini is now the most well known Italian politician—and his right-wing Leage party is growing in popularity.
Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek reports from Brussels.
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GATWICK FLIGHTS GROUNDED DUE TO DRONES
Thousands of passengers are facing disruption after the UK's Gatwick Airport closed its runway due to drones being seen nearby.
Flights had to be grounded from Wednesday (night local time).
Reporter Lucy Hoff is at Gatwick.
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Wednesday, December 19, 2018
Trump's announced withdrawal from Syria sparks Republican fury
President Trump's decision to pull all remaining US forces out of Syria has been met with a chorus of criticism in Washington.
The President over-ruled virtually every member of his national security team and made the surprise announcement on Twitter.
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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OUT: "…withdrawal is starting"
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US Fed raise interest rates, despite Trump pressure
The US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates for the fourth time in 2018.
The rate hike runs counter to President Donald Trump's wishes - he's
cautioned against more increases amid global market uncertainty.
Nick Harper reports from New York.
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The rate hike runs counter to President Donald Trump's wishes - he's
cautioned against more increases amid global market uncertainty.
Nick Harper reports from New York.
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US passes new prison reform laws
The United States has approved new laws aimed at cutting the record
number of people in US prisons.
More than two million Americans are locked up - the highest number in the world.
US correspondent Laura Cantekin reports.
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number of people in US prisons.
More than two million Americans are locked up - the highest number in the world.
US correspondent Laura Cantekin reports.
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Corbyn denies calling May "stupid woman" in heated Brexit exchange
Britain's Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn says he did not call Prime Minister Theresa May a "stupid woman" during a rowdy exchange in parliament, saying he is opposed to any form of sexist language.
The opposition leader was summoned back to the parliament after the Speaker of the House examined video of Jeremy Corbyn and sought the advice of lip-readers. From London, Catherine Drew.
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US withdrawing all troops from Syria
The United States is planning a complete withdrawal of its 2000 troops
from Syria.
It goes against the view that American soldiers would remain to ensure
the Islamic State could not regain strength.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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from Syria.
It goes against the view that American soldiers would remain to ensure
the Islamic State could not regain strength.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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EU releases Brexit "no deal" strategy
The European Union has published its plan for if Britain ends up leaving the bloc without a deal being agreed.
Brussels says its contingency preparations are to tackle to most serious consequences of a no deal scenario but that it can't mitigate all the damage it will do.
Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports,
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Trump orders immediate US troop withdrawal from Syria
US officials say President Trump has ordered the immediate withdrawal of all remaining American troops in Syria.
On Twitter, the President said Islamic State has been defeated, rendering the US military's presence unnecessary.
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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OUT: "…on the ground"
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EU SETS OUT NO DEAL BREXIT PLANS
The European Union's revealed plans for a 'no deal' Brexit scenario.
The European Commission says it has started to put its preparations in place to try and reduce the impacts if the UK leaves the EU with no deal.
They include plans for areas from finance to transport and data protection.
It follows the UK committing $2.5bn in funding for government departments to allocate to no deal preparations.
UK correspondent Olly Barratt is at Westminster - he says both sides are setting out plans.
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Indian journalist arrested for criticising Prime Minister Modi
An Indian television journalist has been jailed for a year after he criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Facebook, a move which critics say is part of a clampdown on free speech in the country.
He was arrested last month in the remote northeastern state of Manipur under laws intended to ensure national security.
Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.
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UK businesses say they're horrified by prospect of no deal Brexit
British businesses say they are horrified by the warnings from government that the country could be heading for a no deal exit from the European Union.
With 100 days to go before Brexit, a group of business organizations say politicians have focussed on in-fighting rather than putting what's best for the country's economy first. From London, Catherine Drew reports.
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