New York City mayor Bill de Blasio has dropped out of the race to the
White House.
He's the latest candidate to suspend their campaign to win the
Democratic nomination to fight against President Donald Trump in next
year's election.
Nick Harper reports from New York.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Friday, September 20, 2019
Indian Climate Change protestors wan't country's leaders to take public transport
In New Delhi, one of the world's most polluted cities, students gathered to protest inaction against climate change.
They submitted a petition, where amidst other things, they want PM Modi and his ministers to use public transport once a week to set an example.
Radhika Bajaj has more.
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UN REPORT ON MARTERNAL MORTALITY
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A new report by United Nations shows that more women and their children are surviving today than ever before.
According to the new child and maternal mortality estimates by the UN's Children Fund - UNICEF and World Health Organisation, for the last twenty years child deaths have reduced by nearly half and maternal death by over one third.
Hillary Ayesiga report from Kampala...
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GLOBAL CLIMATE MARCHES
Marches are taking place in around 150 countries (on Friday) in support of action against climate change.
Workers are taking time away from jobs, and students walking out of schools and colleges.
It's thought it's the largest ever mass demonstration in favour of climate action.
Rachel Venables is in London's Parliament Square for one of the many protests.
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Biggest-ever scientific research project in Arctic under way
Researchers from more than a dozen nations are set to launch the biggest and most complex expedition ever attempted in the central Arctic.
On the year-long journey through the ice the scientists will test models to deepen our understanding of climate change.
Ross Cullen has more.
On the year-long journey through the ice the scientists will test models to deepen our understanding of climate change.
Ross Cullen has more.
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Top Brexit negotiators meet in Brussels
The lead Brexit negotiators from the European Union and the United Kingdom are meeting in Brussels with less than six weeks to go until Britain's planned withdrawal from the EU.
The two sides are still trying to agree on contingency plans for the Irish border - the so-called Irish backstop - an issue which could lead to a Brexit without a deal in place.
Ira Spitzer reports from Brussels.
The two sides are still trying to agree on contingency plans for the Irish border - the so-called Irish backstop - an issue which could lead to a Brexit without a deal in place.
Ira Spitzer reports from Brussels.
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Indian prime minister Narendra Modi to visit US
India's prime minister Narendra Modi is travelling to the United States this weekend for an official visit lasting a week.
Mr Modi will meet US president Donald Trump twice during the trip. This comes amid tense trade relations between the US and India.
Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports.
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Mr Modi will meet US president Donald Trump twice during the trip. This comes amid tense trade relations between the US and India.
Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports.
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Amnesty Report Accuses HK Police of Alarming Pattern of Violence
An investigation by human rights group Amnesty International has warned of an alarming pattern of violence used by police in Hong Kong since the start of a crisis there three months ago.
It said, among it's findings, that the force had resorted to retaliatory force and had tortured and mistreated protesters before and even after arrest.
Patrick Fok reports.
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It said, among it's findings, that the force had resorted to retaliatory force and had tortured and mistreated protesters before and even after arrest.
Patrick Fok reports.
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Thursday, September 19, 2019
UK SUPREME COURT HEARINGS ON PARLIAMENT CONCLUDE
The UK's Supreme Court has concluded three days of hearings into whether Boris Johnson's suspension of Parliament was 'unlawful'.
Mr Johnson's government suspended Parliament for five weeks - saying it wanted to put together a new legislative agenda.
His critics say it was to avoid scrutiny on Brexit.
Mr Johnson's government suspended Parliament for five weeks - saying it wanted to put together a new legislative agenda.
His critics say it was to avoid scrutiny on Brexit.
The Court has not yet made its decision.
Olly Barratt reports.
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Olly Barratt reports.
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Iran warns US of "all-out war"
Iran has warned there would be "all-out war" if it is attacked by the
United States or Saudi Arabia.
It comes after the two countries blamed Tehran for orchestrating
strikes on Saudi oil refineries.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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United States or Saudi Arabia.
It comes after the two countries blamed Tehran for orchestrating
strikes on Saudi oil refineries.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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Ethiopia refuses Egypt's demand on River Nile
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Ethiopia says it has rejected an Egyptian proposal to manage water from the massive hydropower dam Ethiopia is building on the Nile river.
The two countries disagree about how much water should be guaranteed to Egypt.
Coletta Wanjohi report from Addis Ababa:
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Airplane saboteur had possible IS links
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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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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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.
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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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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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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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