Russian authorities have told state news media that a polar bear invasion is gradually getting under control, after more than 50 bears besieged a town in an arctic island. Dan Ashby has the latest from Moscow.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Town 'returning to normal' after 50-strong polar bear invasion sweeps through homes and offices
Monday, February 11, 2019
Urgent food supply in Yemen's Red Sea Mills at risk of spoiling, warn UN officials
In war-ravaged Yemen, there is enough food stored at the Red Sea Mills to feed 3.7 million people for a month, but no means to get to it.
And now, the grain is at risk of rotting, warned United Nations officials, as they pressed warring sides for unfettered access to the food supply.
Here's UN correspondent Liling Tan with the details.
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UN warns of global terrorist threat
The United Nations has warned the Islamic State continues to pose a
global threat as the terrorist group "most likely" to carry out a
large-scale attack.
The African continent has growing hotspots including the Sahel, the
Lake Chad basin, Libya, Tunisia and Somalia according to the UN's
Counter-Terrorism agency.
Nick Harper reports from New York.
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global threat as the terrorist group "most likely" to carry out a
large-scale attack.
The African continent has growing hotspots including the Sahel, the
Lake Chad basin, Libya, Tunisia and Somalia according to the UN's
Counter-Terrorism agency.
Nick Harper reports from New York.
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Trump to sign executive order on A.I.
President Trump is expected to sign an executive order on Monday aimed at strengthening America's artificial intelligence capability.
The move appears to be a response to China's swift rise in A.I. - although the US strategy is unlikely to call out Beijing directly.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington.
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British Government officials admit they won't have updated trade treaties ready to sign with EU before the end of March
British Government officials have admitted that they will not be able to renegotiate all trade treaties with EU countries before the Brexit deadline of the 29th March.
Previously, the UK's International Trade Secretary had said that updated versions of these trade treaties should be ready to sign within minutes of Britain leaving the EU.
UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.
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Border security talks stall, raising prospect of another US government shutdown
Border security talks between Republicans and Democrats have broken down, raising the prospect of another government shutdown in the US.
This year has already seen a record-breaking 35-day shutdown.
Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has more:
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Hungary announces birth incentives
The Hungarian government is announcing a controversial plan that would allow Hungarian women who have four or more children not to pay income tax.
This is one of the measures Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orban is proposing to boost the Hungarian population while keeping its hard stance on immigration.
Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports from Brussels.
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UK economy grew at slowest rate in six years in 2018
Britain's economy slowed in the final three months of last year, pushing growth in 2018 to its weakest in six years.
Official figures indicated that Brexit worries, declining factory output and car production were among the factors for the slowdown.
Jessica King reports from London.
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Conservatives Accuse Spanish PM of Treason
Spanish conservative parties are accusing Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez of treason.
Their anger flooded into the streets of Madrid Sunday as tens of thousands marched to protest the prime minister's negotiations with Catalan separatists.
Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels.
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City of Paris sues Airbnb
The city of Paris is suing Airbnb for more than 14 million dollars.
Authorities claim 1,000 rental listings on the website are breaking a French law passed last year.
The 'City of Love' is one of the platforms most important destinations.
Our correspondent Oliver Whitfield-Miocic reports.
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MUSGRAVES, GAGA, PICK UP MULTIPLE GRAMMYS
Kacey Musgraves has won four awards at the Grammys - including album of the year for Golden Hour.
It was a Grammy Awards show in LA in which female artists were given top billing.
Cardi B became the first solo woman to win best rap album.
And former US first lady Michelle Obama made a speech about the unifying power of music.
Kacey Musgraves spoke about the importance of music as she accepted one of her awards.
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Lady Gaga won three prizes, including best pop duet for Shallow, from the movie A Star is Born - and she referenced its focus on mental health issues.
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Twitter misses Indian Parliament summons, asks for more time
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey will not appear before an Indian Parliamentary panel this week.
The social media platform claims it wasn't given enough notice and hence its representatives were unable to travel to India for the February 11 hearing.
Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.
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Key Palestinian players arrive in Moscow in search of deal
Palestinian leaders and representatives from rival factions have arrived in Moscow to try to agree a deal that will give them a unified front against Israel. But as Dan Ashby reports, previous deals have fallen apart.
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US Senator Confronts China on Fentanyl Drug
U.S Senator Chuck Schumer is proposing legislation to combat the powerful opioid fentanyl.
The drug is considered many times stronger than heroin and deadly even at very low doses.
The Senator is promoting a bill that would impose sanctions on China and ban traffickers from using American banks.
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N. Korea calls for corresponding steps from U.S. ahead of summit
North Korea is calling on the U.S. to take corresponding measures ahead of the upcoming summit between President Trump and leader Kim. North Korea believes it's shown it's serious about denuclearization, and now it's time for Washington to act.
Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.
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North Korean state media report Pyongyang is requesting 'corresponding practical action' from Washington.
Seeking sanctions relief, North Korea claims to have destroyed nuclear and missile testing sites last year.
But Washington says it wants more proof Pyongyang is truly willing to give up its nuclear weapons.
North Korea and the U.S. wrapped up talks last Friday ahead of this month's summit between Trump and Kim.
Both sides have been unclear about what they're willing to offer at the second leaders summit.
But it appears they have more work to do to avoid another meeting that yields little more than smiling leaders.
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Venezuelan Doctors Protest Aid Blockade
Venezuelan doctors have been protesting at a bridge which has been blocked to prevent humanitarian aid from entering the country.
The doctors called on the Venezuelan military to remove a tanker and cargo containings blocking the Tienditas International Bridge.
They protested on the Colombian side of the border to avoid repercussions at a time of huge political tension.
Opposition leader Juan Guaidó who has proclaimed himself interim President and that the Nicholas Maduro's presidency is illegitimate.
The United States has imposed harsh sanctions on the country's oil exports.
Jens Laerke, a spokesman for the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs is committed to delivering aid.
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Netflix Film Picks Up Top Prizes at BAFTA Awards
The film "Roma" has won the best film and best director prizes at the UK's BAFTA Awards.
The black and white production from Netflix is presented from the perspective of an indigenous domestic worker in Mexico during the 1970s.
The film also picked up the cinematography award and the prize for best film not in the English language.
Speaking at the BAFTA ceremony, Director Alfonso Cuaron said the film carries an important political message.
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U.S. Shutdown Talks in a Fix
Talks between Republicans and Democrats aimed at preventing another U.S. government shutdown have ground to a halt.
The two sides have until Friday to reach a deal over President Trump's demand for border wall funding.
Democrats are reportedly offering to authorize up to 2 billion dollars of wall funding in exchange for a cap on the number of undocumented immigrants being held in detention facilities.
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U.S. Shutdown Could be Back On
Talks between Republicans and Democrats aimed at preventing another U.S. government shutdown appear to have fallen apart.
The two sides need have until Friday to reach a deal over President Trump's demand for border wall funding.
From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports...
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Trump and Xi Staff Discuss Meeting
US and Chinese officials have informally discussed scheduling a meeting between Presidents Trump and Xi in Florida next month.
It suggests some optimism about progress in talks aimed at resolving the trade war between the two nations.
From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports...
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