A jersey worn by baseball star Babe Ruth has become the most expensive
item of sports memorabilia sold at auction.
The New York Yankees shirt dates back to the late 1920s and was sold
for $5.64 million dollars.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Monday, June 17, 2019
Friday, June 14, 2019
US and Iran Trade Accusations
Iran and the US are trading accusations over who is responsible for attacks on two oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz.
The US says Iran is responsible, while Iran categorically rejects the accusations.
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has that story.
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Charges dropped in Flint water scandal
U.S. prosecutors have dropped all charges against eight officials
awaiting trial over the Flint water scandal.
Back in 2014 the Michigan city's water supply was contaminated leaving
12 dead and 100,000 without access to safe tap water.
As U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports, investors say a more
thorough investigation is needed.
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awaiting trial over the Flint water scandal.
Back in 2014 the Michigan city's water supply was contaminated leaving
12 dead and 100,000 without access to safe tap water.
As U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports, investors say a more
thorough investigation is needed.
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Assange to face extradition hearing next year
A British court has ruled that Wikileaks founder Julian Assange will face a full extradition hearing early next year.
The United States is seeking to extradite Mr Assange over charges of leaking classified government secrets. The 47-year-old is currently serving a 50-week sentence for skipping bail.
From London, Harry Horton reports.
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The United States is seeking to extradite Mr Assange over charges of leaking classified government secrets. The 47-year-old is currently serving a 50-week sentence for skipping bail.
From London, Harry Horton reports.
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K-pop legend resigns from company amid scandals
The head of one of South Korea's biggest entertainment companies has resigned over growing criminal allegations against him and some of his top artists.
Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.
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UK Foreign Secretary warns Iran over oil tanker attacks
The UK's Foreign Secretary says evidence suggests Iran is responsible for attacks on oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman.
The US Secretary of State meanwhile has described them as a 'threat to international peace and security'
It comes at a time of escalating tensions between the US and Iran over its nuclear programme.
UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.
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Notre Dame to hold first service after catastrophic fire
The Archbishop of Paris will hold the first mass in Notre Dame Cathedral since April's fire on Saturday evening.
Only a couple of dozen priests and officials will be able to attend, but the service will be broadcast live on French television.
Elena Casas reports from Paris.
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AUSTRALIA: Granddaughter highlights Hawke's fight against climate change 30 years ago
Former Australian Prime Minister Bob Hawke's granddaughter has delivered a searing critique of his nation's progress on tackling climate change while praising the former prime minister for his visionary work.
Arthur Stevens reports
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Arthur Stevens reports
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COURTESY AIR NEWS MELBOURNE
AUSTRALIA: Memorial service held for former Australian PM Bob Hawke
Former Australian Prime Minister Bob Hawke's wife, Blanche d'Alpuget, says it's time to "smile again" after weeks of grieving, as thousands honoured Mr Hawke at the Sydney Opera House.
Arthur Stevens reports
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Arthur Stevens reports
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DRC CLASHES SEE THOUSANDS FLEEING
At least 50 people have been killed and thousands others displaced after tribal clashes broke out in the north east of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The clashes were sparked by the killing of traders by people suspected to hail from a rival tribe.
The governor of Ituri province Jean Bamanisa says 100,000 people have fled to the provincial capital in Bunia.
Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.
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The clashes were sparked by the killing of traders by people suspected to hail from a rival tribe.
The governor of Ituri province Jean Bamanisa says 100,000 people have fled to the provincial capital in Bunia.
Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.
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Maritime workers strike
Intro
The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria has issued a two-week ultimatum to the Nigeria government insisting that all outstanding wages alleged to have been accrued for over a year be paid to its workers, or risk a shut down of all the country's sea ports.
Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja
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Uganda Starts Second Round of Ebola Vaccination
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Uganda has started a second round of vaccination to more front line workers after two people died of ebola.
The Vaccine will be given to health workers in districts bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo where the disease has lasted over ten months.
Around 5000 health workers had already received the vaccine.
Isabel Nakirya reports
The Vaccine will be given to health workers in districts bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo where the disease has lasted over ten months.
Around 5000 health workers had already received the vaccine.
Isabel Nakirya reports
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India's prime minister Narendra Modi meets leaders at summit in Bishkek
India's prime minister Narendra Modi is continuing his two-day visit to Bishkek in Kyrgyzstan for the the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit.
Mr Modi has held bilateral talks with Chinese president Xi Jinping and Russian president Vladimir Putin at the summit.
Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports.
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Mr Modi has held bilateral talks with Chinese president Xi Jinping and Russian president Vladimir Putin at the summit.
Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports.
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TORY CANDIDATES BID FOR VOTES
Candidates to lead the UK's Conservative Party and therefore also be Prime Minister are trying to win support from rivals who're leaving the race.
Three contenders were knocked out in a vote on Wednesday and more may drop out in the coming days.
After further ballots next week - a final two will be put to the party's membership.
Former Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson's cemented his position as favourite after comfortably winning Wednesday's voting.
Home Secretary Sajid Javid was some way behind but says he can now win backers from those candidates no longer in contention.
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Three contenders were knocked out in a vote on Wednesday and more may drop out in the coming days.
After further ballots next week - a final two will be put to the party's membership.
Former Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson's cemented his position as favourite after comfortably winning Wednesday's voting.
Home Secretary Sajid Javid was some way behind but says he can now win backers from those candidates no longer in contention.
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Putin to meet Rouhani as US accuses Iran of oil tanker attacks
President Vladimir Putin will meet the Iranian leader Hassan Rouhani later as the US continues to accuse Iran of attacking oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman. Dan Ashby has more from Moscow.
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WARNINGS ON 2 YR GRENFELL ANNIVERSARY
Two years on from the Grenfell Tower disaster, firefighters in the UK are warning the country is 'sleepwalking' towards another similar tragedy.
The Fire Brigades Union says they're concerned about funding cuts on top of lax safety standards for other apartment blocks.
New figures suggest over 200 high-rise buildings covered in cladding similar to that on Grenfell Tower have not yet had it removed.
72 people died two years ago when a fire tore through the building in west London.
Thiago Alvez lived there.
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The Fire Brigades Union says they're concerned about funding cuts on top of lax safety standards for other apartment blocks.
New figures suggest over 200 high-rise buildings covered in cladding similar to that on Grenfell Tower have not yet had it removed.
72 people died two years ago when a fire tore through the building in west London.
Thiago Alvez lived there.
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US Video Appears to Show Iranian Guards Swiping Unexploded Mine of Ship
The U.S. military has released a video suggesting that an elite branch of Iran's military removed an exploded mine from the hull of a ship that they had earlier attacked.
The video shows a ship approaching a Japanese-owned chemical tanker.
From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports.
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The video shows a ship approaching a Japanese-owned chemical tanker.
From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports.
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Thursday, June 13, 2019
Trump announces departure of his lying press secretary, Sarah Sanders
President Trump has announced that his press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders is leaving the White House.
She'll return to her home state of Arkansas where the President says he hopes she runs for election.
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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US says intelligence proves Iran attacked oil tankers in Gulf of Oman
The US says Iran is to blame for attacks on two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called the attack on the two ships a "blatant assault" orchestrated by Tehran.
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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UN chief warns against confrontation over Gulf tankers incident
The United Nations top diplomat has expressed concern about reports of an attack on two tankers in the Gulf of Oman, warning against a major confrontation
The two vessels were struck near the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, worsening tensions between Washington and Tehran.
Our U.N. correspondent Liling Tan has the details.
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Liling Tan
United Nations Correspondent
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