Authorities in Chicago say the actor Jussie Smollett is suspected of
filing a false police report.
The "Empire" actor said he was the subject of a racist and homophobic
attack in January.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Thursday, February 21, 2019
Samsung Shows off Folding Galaxy Phone
Samsung is marking the 10 year anniversary of the Galaxy phone demonstrating how it plans to push its smartphones into the next decade.
The company showed off its new products at an event in San Francisco.
Our Technology Correspondent Rachel Silverman was there.
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Wednesday, February 20, 2019
White House questioned over climate change panel
US President Donald Trump has been criticized for creating a climate
change panel that includes a denier of global warming.
The 12-member committee will look at whether climate change affects
national security.
Nick Harper reports.
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change panel that includes a denier of global warming.
The 12-member committee will look at whether climate change affects
national security.
Nick Harper reports.
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Trump administration cancels nearly $1 billion for California high-speed rail
The Trump administration has said it's cancelling nearly $1 billion in funding for a high-speed rail system that was to be built between Los Angeles and San Francisco.
California's governor says the move is "clear political retribution," coming on the heels of his state's decision to join 15 other U.S. states in suing the Trump administration over its declaration of a national emergency on the US-Mexico border.
LA correspondent Mary MacCarthy has more:
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Trump administration pushing to share nuclear technology with Saudis
Senior White House officials are rushing to share American nuclear power technology with Saudi Arabia according to a new congressional report.
The Democratic led House committee has announced an inquiry into the plan and the financial interests of those involved.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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Troika "Alarmed" Over Escalating Conflict in Yei, South Sudan
The United States, Norway, and the UK say they are 'alarmed' by the escalating conflict in Yei, South Sudan.
The group known as the Troika says the fighting threatens the peace deal to end years of conflict and a massive humanitarian crisis.
From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports...
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UN: oil money used to finance South Sudan violence
The United Nations report says money from South Sudan's oil industry
has been used to finance the government's civil war activities.
Investigators also found a culture of pervasive rape and torture
despite the peace agreement last year.
Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.
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has been used to finance the government's civil war activities.
Investigators also found a culture of pervasive rape and torture
despite the peace agreement last year.
Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.
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UK PM CONTINUES BREXIT WORK AMID RESIGNATIONS
The UK's annual weekly Prime Minister's Question Time has taken place without the Prime Minster or her opposition number Jeremy Corbyn mentioning a series of resignations within both of their parties.
Instead, the focus has been brought back to Brexit, with Prime Minister Theresa May due to meet with the European Commission president Jean-Claude Junker.
No breakthrough in Brexit has been made yet and the Prime Minster continues her discussions with the EU but still refuses to rule out a no-deal scenario if parliament are unable to approve her deal by the deadline of 29th March.
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Juncker criticizes Hungarian PM for "fake news" campaign
European Union Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker says the party of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán should no longer be part of the largest conservative political group at European level.
A public battle has broken out after prime minister Orbán launched a smear campaign against President Jucnker accusing Brussels of trying to force Hungary to accept migrants.
Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports from Brussels.
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Three Tory MPs join Labour breakaway group
Three Conservative MPs have announced they're leaving the UK's Tory party to join a Labour breakaway group.
They said the final straw was the Government's "disastrous handling of Brexit."
The Prime Minister said she was "saddened" by the resignations, but insisted her Government was doing right thing for the country by delivering Brexit.
Jessica King has more from London.
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India, Saudi Arabia say terrorism is a common concern
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman held bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi.
Both leaders have said that terrorism is a common concern in the backdrop of a suicide bombing in Indian administered Jammu and Kashmir where 41 soldiers were killed.
Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.
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PM May to Head to Brussels Again
UK Prime Minister Theresa May will be heading back to Brussels Wednesday evening.
Her goal is to try and convince EU leaders to renegotiate and amend part of the Brexit divorce deal.
But as our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek reporters from Brussels, the EU still seems to have no appetite for changing the divorce text.
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German minister: We must set conditions for ISIS returnees
Germany's interior minister has said that German nationals who joined ISIS in Iraq and Syria should only be allowed to return if they don't pose a security risk.
According to media reports, there are about forty Germans suspected of joining the militant group currently being detained in Syrian Kurdish prisons.
Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.
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5G mobile service ready next month: S. Korean Finance Minister
South Korea's finance minister says South Korea will become the first country in the world offering 5G mobile service from next month.
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Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.
Several countries are already using 5G in a limited capacity.
But South Korea will be the first to put it in the palm of your hand.
Finance Minister Hong Nam-ki told other officials in Seoul that telecommunication companies will be prepared to launch 5G mobile service next month.
5G data transmission speeds are 40 to 50 times faster than 4G.
But the new infrastructure is still limited to only parts of big cities in South Korea.
And you'll need a new phone.
Samsung is revealing its new 5G-capable phones this week.
They'll go on sale here next month.
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Russia's President Vladimir Putin to give annual address
President Putin will give his key State of the Nation address later, and is expected to deal with growing discontent over Russia's economy. Dan Ashby has the latest from Moscow.
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No rush for North Korea denuclearization says Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump says he's in no rush for North Korea to
denuclearize.
The comments come as the President is set to meet with Kim Jong Un in
Vietnam at the end of the month.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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denuclearize.
The comments come as the President is set to meet with Kim Jong Un in
Vietnam at the end of the month.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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Tuesday, February 19, 2019
U.S. lawmakers investigate potential nuclear plan with Saudi Arabia
House Democrats in the United States are launching an inquiry over a
White House plan to transfer nuclear technology to Saudi Arabia.
According to a report from the House Oversight and Reform Committee,
members of President Trump's team have proposed to bring nuclear power
plants to the Kingdom.
Whistleblowers have expressed concern that the move could destabilize
the region and lead to an arms race.
This comes as President Trump faced fierce criticism in Washington for
not being tough on Saudi Arabia following the murder of journalist
Jamal Khashoggi.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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White House plan to transfer nuclear technology to Saudi Arabia.
According to a report from the House Oversight and Reform Committee,
members of President Trump's team have proposed to bring nuclear power
plants to the Kingdom.
Whistleblowers have expressed concern that the move could destabilize
the region and lead to an arms race.
This comes as President Trump faced fierce criticism in Washington for
not being tough on Saudi Arabia following the murder of journalist
Jamal Khashoggi.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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Trump says China trade talk deadline isn’t fixed
U.S. President Donald Trump says he's open to pushing back a trade
talks deadline with China.
The Trump administration has previously threatened to increase tariffs
if sufficient progress isn't made by March 1st.
U.S. correspondent Laura Cantekin reports.
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talks deadline with China.
The Trump administration has previously threatened to increase tariffs
if sufficient progress isn't made by March 1st.
U.S. correspondent Laura Cantekin reports.
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Bernie Sanders to seek Presidency again in 2020
US Senator Bernie Sanders has announced that he'll seek the Presidency again in 2020.
He narrowly lost the race for the Democratic Party's Presidential nomination to Hillary Clinton last time around.
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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Trump criticises legal action against his declaration of a national emergency to raise funds for the wall
US President Donald Trump has criticised legal action being taken by a group of 16 US states over his decision to declare an emergency to raise funds for a Mexican border wall.
The group, led by California, say they want to block his "misuse of presidential power".
Kate Fisher reports from Washington.
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