Prosecutors in the United States say a man charged with sabotaging an
aircraft had potential links to Islamic State.
The American Airlines plane had 150 people on board but was grounded
after pilots noticed an error message.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Thursday, September 19, 2019
Trump's promise to foreign leader prompts whistleblower complaint
US President Donald Trump made a promise to a foreign leader that so concerned a US intelligence official that it prompted a whistleblower complaint, according to the Washington Post.
The revelation prompted concerns Mr Trump's alleged actions could be a breach of national security.
From Washington, Harry Horton reports.
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The revelation prompted concerns Mr Trump's alleged actions could be a breach of national security.
From Washington, Harry Horton reports.
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Delhi's public transport comes to a halt due to protests across the city
Delhi's means of public transport came to a sudden halt for a day, on Thursday.
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0919-DelhiTrafficProtest-SM-Generic.mp341 associations and unions of goods and passenger vehicles are on strike because of new traffic rules passed on 1st September.
Sreoshi Mukherjee reports from New Delhi.
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Sreoshi Mukherjee reports from New Delhi.
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UK: FULL BREXIT DOCUMENTS TO EU 'WHEN WE'RE READY'
The UK says it has shared some confidential documents with the EU on the type of Brexit deal it's seeking.
But London insists more formal 'written solutions' will be presented when the UK is ready - and not to an 'artificial deadline'.
It comes after Finland insisted Britain has til the end of the month to present legal texts for proposals to solve the Irish border backstop issue.
Britain is due to leave the EU on October 31st.
UK correspondent Olly Barratt says time is running short.
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UK correspondent Olly Barratt says Boris Johnson's government won't reveal all its cards yet.
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But London insists more formal 'written solutions' will be presented when the UK is ready - and not to an 'artificial deadline'.
It comes after Finland insisted Britain has til the end of the month to present legal texts for proposals to solve the Irish border backstop issue.
Britain is due to leave the EU on October 31st.
UK correspondent Olly Barratt says time is running short.
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UK correspondent Olly Barratt says Boris Johnson's government won't reveal all its cards yet.
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OECD revises down global economic forecast
The world economy is facing its weakest growth since the 2008 recession, according to the OECD.
The Paris-based organization has revised its forecast downwards since its last predictions in May.
Elena Casas reports from Paris.
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GHANA CUTS COCOA PROJECTION FOR 2019/2020 CROP SEASON
Ghana has cut down its projections for the sale of its cash crop, Cocoa for the 2019/2020 season by ten thousand metric tonnes.
The country had projected to sell about nine hundred and fifty thousand metric tonnes of its cocoa beans on the market this season but has failed to meet that target.
It follows the destruction of many cocoa farms by the swollen-shoot virus disease in the Western part of the country – where most of its cocoa is derived.
Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports from Accra.
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Xenophobic Attacks: Another batch of Nigerians return from South Africa
A second batch of Nigerians who requested to leave South Africa as a result of xenophobic attacks have returned to their country.
The repatriation comes as a response to xenophobic attacks against foreign nationals in South Africa during which properties and businesses belonging to Nigerians were destroyed.
Correspondent Phil Ihaza, reports from the nation's capital Abuja.
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Completion of the expansion of Berth Two at Dar es Salaam Port.
Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) annually is set to rise by 268 percent following completion of the expansion of Berth Two at Dar es Salaam Port.
The TPA director-general, Mr. Deusdedith Kakoko confirmed that TPA's area now has the capacity to handle 600,000 vehicles per year, up from 163,000 vehicles that were handled last year.
Daniel Kijo reports from Dar es salaam.
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TRUDEAU APOLOGISES OVER 'BROWNFACE'
Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has apologised over a photo that's emerged of him in 'brown face'.
Time Magazine obtained the picture of him wearing skin-darkening make-up at an Arabian Nights themed party in 2001.
Mr Trudeau says he won't resign over the picture, which comes as he fights for re-election next month.
The Prime Minister says it was a mistake.
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Time Magazine obtained the picture of him wearing skin-darkening make-up at an Arabian Nights themed party in 2001.
Mr Trudeau says he won't resign over the picture, which comes as he fights for re-election next month.
The Prime Minister says it was a mistake.
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AUSTRALIA: Silverchair singer to sue Murdoch newspaper for defamation
Former Silverchair frontman Daniel Johns is suing Sydney newspaper The Sunday Telegraph for defamation, alleging the newspaper made him out to be a "sexual pervert".
Arthur Stevens reports
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Arthur Stevens reports
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Russia-Ukraine discuss another prisoner swap
Russia and Ukraine are discussing another prisoner swap, weeks after both sides released 35 detainees each.
However, a stalemate over disengagement in the Donbass region continues with Russia accusing Ukraine of setting preconditions for signing a peace deal.
Neha Poonia reports from Moscow.
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However, a stalemate over disengagement in the Donbass region continues with Russia accusing Ukraine of setting preconditions for signing a peace deal.
Neha Poonia reports from Moscow.
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CAMERON: BREXIT DEAL IS DOABLE
Former UK Prime Minister David Cameron says he believes a Brexit deal can be reached with the EU ahead of October 31st.
It comes as Finland - which holds the EU's rotating presidency - tells the UK it has 11 days to produce written proposals for a new deal.
Downing Street says it will put forward detailed suggestions, particularly on the Irish border backstop, at the 'appropriate time'.
David Cameron - who called the EU referendum in which Britain voted to leave - says German Chancellor Angela Merkel will be important.
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David Cameron - who called the EU referendum in which Britain voted to leave - says he struggled to get help during the campaign from Labour's Jeremy Corbyn.
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It comes as Finland - which holds the EU's rotating presidency - tells the UK it has 11 days to produce written proposals for a new deal.
Downing Street says it will put forward detailed suggestions, particularly on the Irish border backstop, at the 'appropriate time'.
David Cameron - who called the EU referendum in which Britain voted to leave - says German Chancellor Angela Merkel will be important.
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David Cameron - who called the EU referendum in which Britain voted to leave - says he struggled to get help during the campaign from Labour's Jeremy Corbyn.
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Russian Guard asked to check police actions during arrest of actor at protest
Activists in Moscow have asked the head of the Russian Guard to order an internal investigation after actor Pavel Ustinov complained he was beaten up while he was detained during an unsanctioned protest in Moscow on August 3rd.
Ustinov was sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison for attacking a riot police officer - he says he was just a bystander at the demonstration.
Ross Cullen has more from Moscow.
Ustinov was sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison for attacking a riot police officer - he says he was just a bystander at the demonstration.
Ross Cullen has more from Moscow.
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Nigeria's president relieves country's Head of Service over fraud allegations
President Muhammadu Buhari has relieved the head of service of the federation, Winifred Ekanem Oyo-Ita and sent her on an indefinite suspension, following an ongoing fraud probe by the country's anti-graft agency.
Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja.
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Huawei to unveil new smartphone without Google apps
Chinese tech company Huawei is set to unveil its new Mate 30 smartphone at an event in Germany, but the device won't include access to common Google apps.
U.S. sanctions have restricted the world's second largest smartphone maker's access to American products and services, including Google.
Europe correspondent Ira Spitzer reports from Brussels.
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Uganda Signs Nuclear Deal with Russia
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The Government of Uganda has signed an agreement with the Russian Federation to cooperate in the use of Nuclear Energy for Peaceful Purposes.
The deal signed in Vienna, Austria, at the sidelines of 63rd International Atomic Energy Agency Conference, focuses on the development of nuclear infrastructure in Uganda for industrial, healthcare and agricultural use.
Michael Baleke reports from Kampala.
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Michael Baleke,
Correspondent / Uganda Bureau Chief
Twitter: @mbaleke
Website: www.featurestorynews.com Address: Regency Apartments & Suites, Plot 30, Lugogo Bypass, Kampala. (Uganda)
Russia-Ukraine discuss another prisoner swap
Russia and Ukraine are discussing another prisoner swap, weeks after both sides released 35 detainees each.
However, a stalemate over disengagement in the Donbass region continues with Russia accusing Ukraine of setting preconditions for signing a peace deal.
Neha Poonia reports from Moscow.
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However, a stalemate over disengagement in the Donbass region continues with Russia accusing Ukraine of setting preconditions for signing a peace deal.
Neha Poonia reports from Moscow.
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China to Put Pork Reserves Under Hammer Ahead of Oct. 1 Party
China is set to auction of 10,000 tons of pork from its state reserves ahead of National Day celebrations on October 1st.
For months Beijing has been battling an outbreak of African swine fever that's sent prices of pork up nearly 50%.
Patrick Fok reports.
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For months Beijing has been battling an outbreak of African swine fever that's sent prices of pork up nearly 50%.
Patrick Fok reports.
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Wednesday, September 18, 2019
UN General Assembly to focus on tackling climate change
The UN says tackling climate change will be a key focus for next
week's meeting of world leaders at the General Assembly in New York.
Speaking to the press, UN Secretary General António Guterres said it
was an opportunity to come up with concrete solutions.
He also said young people have an increasingly important role to play.
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UN Secretary General António Guterres told reporters he had seen first
hand the urgent for action against climate change.
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The Secretary General also announced an initiative to put the creation
of jobs at the heart of climate action plans.
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week's meeting of world leaders at the General Assembly in New York.
Speaking to the press, UN Secretary General António Guterres said it
was an opportunity to come up with concrete solutions.
He also said young people have an increasingly important role to play.
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OUT: "…behind science"
DUR: 18 seconds
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UN Secretary General António Guterres told reporters he had seen first
hand the urgent for action against climate change.
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The Secretary General also announced an initiative to put the creation
of jobs at the heart of climate action plans.
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World leaders to focus on climate change at UN General Assembly
The head of the United Nations says tackling climate change with be
the focus of this years meeting of world leaders at the General
Assembly.
At a press conference in New York to mark the opening of the event,
the Secretary General also said young people will play a bigger role
alongside world leaders
Sarah Walton reports from the UN.
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the focus of this years meeting of world leaders at the General
Assembly.
At a press conference in New York to mark the opening of the event,
the Secretary General also said young people will play a bigger role
alongside world leaders
Sarah Walton reports from the UN.
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