Opening arguments have began in the trial of movie mogul Harvey Weinstein.
He faces charges of raping one woman and sexually assaulting another.
The trial centers around these allegations but over 90 other women
also accuse Weinstein of sexual abuse and misconduct.
William Denselow reports from New York State Supreme Court.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Nine Universities In Tanzania deregisters Over Quality
Universities were given almost four years to work on the identified academic shortcomings, but very few improved.
Dar es Salaam correspondent Daniel Kijo has more.
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Claims Amazon boss's phone was hacked by Saudi crown prince
UN Human Rights experts say there's evidence the Crown Prince of Saudi
Arabia hacked the phone of Amazon boss Jeff Bezos.
They claim it was part of efforts to influence reporting by Bezos's
newspaper, The Washington Post.
Our US Correspondent Sarah Walton has more
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Arabia hacked the phone of Amazon boss Jeff Bezos.
They claim it was part of efforts to influence reporting by Bezos's
newspaper, The Washington Post.
Our US Correspondent Sarah Walton has more
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Trump says he'd "love" to attend trial to stare at "corrupt" Democrats
President Trump has told reporters he would "love" to attend his own
impeachment trial to "stare in the corrupt faces" of his Democrat
accusers.
They're expected to lay out their case against the President during
Wednesday's session.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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impeachment trial to "stare in the corrupt faces" of his Democrat
accusers.
They're expected to lay out their case against the President during
Wednesday's session.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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WHO Holds Meeting To Decide Whether Coronavirus Should be Declared International Public Health Emergency
The World Health Organization is holding a meeting Tuesday, in Geneva, to discuss whether the Coronavirus should be declared an international public health emergency. The virus, which originated in the Chinese city of Wuhan, has already killed at least 9 people, and has spread to several Chinese provinces, as well as Thailand, South Korea, and the United States.
Jillian Wolf has more from New York.
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Jillian Wolf has more from New York.
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Carmaker Mitsubishi in emissions test probe in Germany
Japanese carmaker Mitsubishi Motors is under investigation for possibly selling vehicles in Germany that cheated emissions tests.
Carmakers including Volkswagen and Daimler have been grappling with allegations that they manipulated diesel emissions tests.
Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Frankfurt.
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Carmakers including Volkswagen and Daimler have been grappling with allegations that they manipulated diesel emissions tests.
Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Frankfurt.
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Uganda Red Cross Scales Down Ebola Activities
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The Uganda Red Cross has scaled down their activities along the border with DR Congo due to a shortage of funds
The move has raised concerns over the possible spread of Ebola to Uganda after screening volunteer teams manning major entry points withdrew.
The relief agency says the decision to cut back on volunteers was taken by the National Task Forces headed by Uganda's Health Ministry.
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UK IGNORES US OBJECTIONS TO DIGITAL SALES TAX
The UK will go ahead with a digital sales tax, despite pressure from Washington and the OECD to hold fire.
The Chancellor, Sajid Javid, says although he would like an international solution, the UK will levy the tax in the meantime.
It would apply to search engines, online marketplaces and social media companies, but Washington believes it unfairly targets US technology giants.
Stuart Smith has more from London.
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UN warns of more locusts attack in East Africa
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The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization warns that the size and destructive potential of desert locusts could swell and spill over into more countries in East Africa.
Already Ethiopia, Somalia and Kenya are struggling to fight the spread of the insects that are fast devouring their crops.
Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa.
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization warns that the size and destructive potential of desert locusts could swell and spill over into more countries in East Africa.
Already Ethiopia, Somalia and Kenya are struggling to fight the spread of the insects that are fast devouring their crops.
Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa.
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DR Congo Boat Accident
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At least 15 people have died after a boat sank on Lake Mai-Ndombe in the western Democratic Republic of Congo.
The Mayor of the city of Inongo, Cosmos Wemba, says other passengers have not been accounted for
Chris Ocamringa has that report.
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LONDON HEATHROW TAKING MEASURES TO PREVENT CORONAVIRUS
London's Heathrow Airport is monitoring flights arriving from China, as part of measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
The disease is thought to have originated in the city of Wuhan, and has since spread through China, and abroad.
No cases have yet been identified in the UK.
Stuart Smith has more from London.
The disease is thought to have originated in the city of Wuhan, and has since spread through China, and abroad.
No cases have yet been identified in the UK.
Stuart Smith has more from London.
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Toxic smog causes outrage in Thailand
More than 400 schools closed in Bangkok on Wednesday, giving almost 300,000 students the day off, as the Thai government seeks to come to grips with the smog crisis. But with the city shrouded in smog since the end of December, the prime minister is mulling more radical steps.
Daniel Quinlan reports
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Republican senators push through impeachment trial ground rules after more than 12 hours of debate
After more than 12 hours of acrimonious debate, Republican senators pushed through ground rules for President Trump's impeachment trial.
Republicans repeatedly blocked Democrats' efforts to subpoena documents and witnesses.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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Republicans repeatedly blocked Democrats' efforts to subpoena documents and witnesses.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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Prominent ministers survive Russian government reshuffle
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu will remain in their posts, despite a cabinet reshuffle orchestrated by President Vladimir Putin. A number of other ministers have been replaced after a new prime minister was sworn in last week. Julia Chapman has more from Moscow.
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India's top court refuses to stay new citizenship law
India's Supreme Court has refused to put a stay on a new citizenship law that fast tracks amensty for non-Muslim immigrants from three neighbouring countries.
The court was hearing over 140 petitions that challenge the constitutional validity of the law on the grounds that it discriminates on the basis of religion.
Neha Poonia has more.
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The court was hearing over 140 petitions that challenge the constitutional validity of the law on the grounds that it discriminates on the basis of religion.
Neha Poonia has more.
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Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Trump impeachment trial: Dems fight to get witnesses
The first day of the impeachment trial of Donald Trump has seen
partisan fighting between Democrats and the President's lawyers over
whether to call witnesses.
The Republicans have so far declined to allow officials to testify,
something Democrats say is vital if the trial is to be fair and
impartial.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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partisan fighting between Democrats and the President's lawyers over
whether to call witnesses.
The Republicans have so far declined to allow officials to testify,
something Democrats say is vital if the trial is to be fair and
impartial.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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Trump Admin Considering Expanding Immigration Ban
The Trump administration is drafting plans to renew and expand the list of countries on its travel ban. That list would reportedly include immigration restrictions on seven additional countries.
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details.
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First Wuhan coronavirus case confirmed in U.S.
The United States has confirmed that a virus that originated in the
Chinese city of Wuhan has reached its shores.
Officials have confirmed that person in the state of Washington has
been infected with the coronavirus.
The outbreak has killed six people in China and sickened hundreds.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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Chinese city of Wuhan has reached its shores.
Officials have confirmed that person in the state of Washington has
been infected with the coronavirus.
The outbreak has killed six people in China and sickened hundreds.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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Trump impeachment trial starts
The impeachment trial of US President Donald Trump has started with
his lawyers arguing he has done "absolutely nothing wrong".
The Senate is spending the day debating and then voting on the rules
that will govern the trial over the next few weeks.
The Republicans have allowed more time for arguments, after the
Democrats accused them of trying to rush through the impeachment.
Lead House impeachment manager, Democrat Adam Schiff said the
President's actions should lead to his removal from office.
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White House counsel Pat Cipollone laid out the defense of the President.
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his lawyers arguing he has done "absolutely nothing wrong".
The Senate is spending the day debating and then voting on the rules
that will govern the trial over the next few weeks.
The Republicans have allowed more time for arguments, after the
Democrats accused them of trying to rush through the impeachment.
Lead House impeachment manager, Democrat Adam Schiff said the
President's actions should lead to his removal from office.
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White House counsel Pat Cipollone laid out the defense of the President.
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Trump attacks 'prophets of doom' climate activists
Donald Trump has criticized climate activists, calling them 'prophets of doom'
Environmentalist Greta Thunberg was in the audience for the
President's speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Our US Correspondent Sarah Walton reports.
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Environmentalist Greta Thunberg was in the audience for the
President's speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Our US Correspondent Sarah Walton reports.
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