A key witness in the trial of Harvey Weinstein has taken to the stand
accusing him of rape and sexual assault.
Over 80 women accuse the movie mogul of sexual misconduct but this
trial centers around accusations from two women.
Weinstein has pleaded not guilty to five felony charges and insists
all his sexual encounters have been consensual.
As William Denselow reports from New York, Weinstein could face life
in prison if convicted.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Friday, January 31, 2020
SCOTTISH GOV TO MAKE NEW PUSH FOR INDEPENDENCE POST-BREXIT
Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon has promised to make a fresh push for a second referendum on independence after Brexit.
In a speech delivered on the day the UK leaves the EU, the First Minister said this was a time of "profound sadness, tinged with anger" for people in Scotland.
Holly Hudson is in Edinburgh.
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Brussels bids adieu to the UK on Brexit day
The UK is finally set to leave the European Union on Friday, three and a half years since the Brexit referendum.
Britain will now enter an 11-month transition period in which it must negotiate a monumental trade deal with the EU on its future relationship.
Lucy Hough (HOFF) is in Brussels:
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The UK is preparing to leave the European Union- the first country to leave the bloc in its history.
Britain now enters an 11-month transition period, in which the terms of the new trade agreement must be negotiated.
European Commission President Ursula von Der Leyen said the UK could not expect the same terms after Brexit:
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Crowds gather in London ahead of official Brexit
Crowds are growing in London's Parliament Square in anticipation of the UK's departure from the EU at 11 p.m. local time.
It marks the end of the country's 47 year membership following the 2016 referendum in which Britain voted to leave.
FSN's Benji Hyer is at Parliament Square and filed this report.
Impeachment trial nears conclusion
US President Donald Trump could be acquitted of impeachment charges
later on Friday.
It comes after a key Republican senator said he would not side with
Democrats in voting to call witnesses, something that could extend the
trial for several weeks.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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later on Friday.
It comes after a key Republican senator said he would not side with
Democrats in voting to call witnesses, something that could extend the
trial for several weeks.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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First repatriation flight touches down in France
The first plane bringing back French citizens from Wuhan has arrived in France, touching down at a military base in the south of the country.
The passengers will now be put into quarantine for 14-days to test that they do not have the coronavirus.
Ross Cullen has the latest.
The passengers will now be put into quarantine for 14-days to test that they do not have the coronavirus.
Ross Cullen has the latest.
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UK prepares to officially leave EU
The United Kingdom is preparing to formally leave the European Union at 11 p.m. local time, three and half years after the Brexit referendum. Brexit supporters as well as opponents are gathering at Londons' Parliament Square ahead of the historic occasion.
Olly Barratt is on the scene with the latest.
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UK prime minister Boris Johnson is set to address the nation ahead of the country officially exit from the European Union later Friday.
The British public have been deeply divided over Brexit since a slim majority voted to leave three and a half years ago.
Olly Barratt has more from London's Parliament Square.
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India releases National Economic Survey report; predicts growth above 6% amid slowdown
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The Indian Finance minister released the national economic survey report in the country's parliament today.
Despite growth falling to a six-year low in 2019, she says India's GDP will grow over 6% this year.
Ishan Garg has more in New Delhi.
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Thais remain stranded in Wuhan
The Thai government is facing mounting criticism for failing to bring home the 101 Thai citizens who remain stuck in Wuhan.
Daniel Quinlan reports.
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India to evacuate its citizens from Wuhan
A day after the World Health Organisation declared the new coronavirus a global emergency, India's joined a growing list of nations evacuating its citizens from Wuhan.
India meanwhile has also reported its first case of the coronavirus.
Neha Poonia reports from New Delhi.
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India meanwhile has also reported its first case of the coronavirus.
Neha Poonia reports from New Delhi.
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UK LEAVES THE EU!!
The UK is formally leaving the European Union, three and a half years after the Brexit referendum. At 11pm local time on 31st January, the country will enter a transition period, which lasts until the end of the year.
During that transition, the UK will continue to obey EU rules. Most things will stay the same, but there will be some differences. Benji Hyer explains what actually changes for Britain after Friday.
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The UK is finally taking the momentous step of leaving the European Union, three and a half years after the Brexit referendum, and it has an ambitious deadline to strike new trade relations with the bloc.
At 11pm local time on 31st January, the country will enter a transition period, which lasts until the end of the year. That means by 31st December 2020, the UK and the EU aim to have signed a post-Brexit trade deal.
Aside from trade, there also needs to be decisions on law enforcement, data sharing, security, aviation standards, access to fishing waters, supplies of electricity, and licensing of medicines.
Benji Hyer breaks what both sides hope to include in the future arrangement that has to be negotiated in the next 11 months.
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The UK is formally leaving the European Union, three and a half years after the Brexit referendum. On 31st January, the country will enter a transition period, which lasts until the end of the year.
As the clock strikes 11pm local time, celebrations will be held outside of the UK Parliament to mark the official time of Britain’s departure, as Benji Hyer explains.
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AUSTRALIA: Aussie Capital under a bushfire state of emergency
Australia's capital Canberra is under a state of emergency with bushfire conditions to the south of the city expected to deteriorate over the weekend.
Arthur Stevens has more
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Arthur Stevens has more
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Ambassador backs ex-Marine accused of espionage in Russia
The new United States Ambassador to Russia has called on authorities to 'end the nightmare' of a retired US Marine who's been in jail for more than a year. Ambassador John Sullivan said there was zero evidence against Paul Whelan, who's accused of espionage. Lucy Taylor reports from Moscow.
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U.S. Elevates China Travel Advisory
Over 40 more deaths have been reported in China, bringing the death toll in the coronavirus outbreak to 213. As the country continues its unprecedented quarantine of millions of people, the U.S. has set its travel advisory to the highest level. Grace Lee has more.
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Thursday, January 30, 2020
WHO Declares Coronavirus Global Health Emergency
The World Health Organization has declared the coronavirus a global health emergency.
And health officials in the United States have confirmed the first human to human transmission of the the virus in the US.
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman reports.
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11 deaths and 4000 displaced as downpour wrecks Tanzania’s Lindi and Mtwara
Lindi Regional Commissioner, Mr. Godfrey Zambi, said the death toll may go up as there are reports of people gone missing and are yet to be located.
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OVER 30 KILLED IN ADF REBEL ATTACK IN DRC
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Thirty-six civilians have been killed by suspected rebels of the Allied Democratic Front in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Local authorities say the attack happened in three villages near Beni territory on Wednesday morning. Chris Ocamringa reports from the DRCongo capital of Kinshasa.
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U.S. economy grows at slowest pace in three years
The U.S. economy has posted its slowest annual pace of growth in three years.
The world's largest economy grew 2.3 percent last year which is well
shy of U.S. President Donald Trump's projections.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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The world's largest economy grew 2.3 percent last year which is well
shy of U.S. President Donald Trump's projections.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Berlin approves controversial rent freeze plan
The German capital of Berlin will freeze rents for the next five years as in an effort to address a dramatic increase in housing prices.
Opponents though say the move will discourage investment and plan to challenge it in court.
Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.
Opponents though say the move will discourage investment and plan to challenge it in court.
Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.
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Delay to coronavirus evacuation flight leaves Britons stuck in Wuhan
A flight scheduled to bring about 200 British nationals back to the UK from Wuhan has been unable to take off. The flight was supposed to leave on Thursday from the Chinese city, where the coronavirus outbreak emerged.
The reason for the delay is that relevant permissions from Chinese officials have not yet come through.
The UK Foreign Office says it's "working urgently" to organise a flight "as soon as possible."
Benji Hyer has more on the developing story.
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