Dozens of women who accused Harvey Weinstein of sexual misconduct are
to get a share of a $19 million settlement.
But prosecutors have been accused of "selling out" for settling the case.
Sarah Walton reports from New York.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
U.S. buys almost total global Remdesivir supply
The United States has bought almost the entire stock of the COVID-19
treatment drug remdesivir.
New cases of the virus have risen by 80% in America in the last two week.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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treatment drug remdesivir.
New cases of the virus have risen by 80% in America in the last two week.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Airbus sheds nearly 15,000 jobs as it deals with pandemic effects
Airbus has announced plans to cut some 15,000 jobs over the next year - mostly in Europe.
The move was sparked by the crisis in the aviation industry caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ross Cullen has the latest from Paris.
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Last day of voting in Russian referendum
It's the last day of voting in Russia on constitutional amendments that could allow President Vladimir Putin to keep power into his eighties. Election monitors say they have already witnessed violations and cannot call the vote legitimate. Lucy Taylor reports.
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ARRESTS MADE AT HK DEMONSTRATIONS
The first arrests have been made in Hong Kong after a new national security law for the territory came into effect.
Pepper spray has been used on protesters marking 23 years since British rule came to an end.
China's new legislation punishes secession, subversion and terrorism with sentences of up to life in prison.
For the first time authorities had banned pro-democracy marches on the July 1st anniversary of sovereignty being handed back to Beijing.
Former UK diplomat Charles Parton says Britain will need to respond.
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ADB Approves Grant to COVID-19 Response in Eastern African
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The African Development Bank has approved a $9.5 million grant to strengthen responses to the COVID-19 pandemic in Eastern Africa and Comoros.
The funds will be used to bolster health systems and disease surveillance, enhance infection prevention and control and improve regional coordination to contain cross-border transmission.
Our Correspondent Michael Baleke has that report
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Indian solider and civilian killed in a militant attack in Kashmir
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An Indian soldier and a civilian died in a militant attack in Kashmir on Wednesday.
Three other army personnel have been injured.
Authorities say their condition is stable.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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Australia: Federal Govt slams organisations for failing to join National Child Sexual Abuse Redress Scheme
Australia's Federal government has named six organisations that have
failed to sing up to the National Redress Scheme for victims of
institutional child sexual abuse.
Prior to the deadline, the commonwealth had pledged to not only reveal
the name of those unwilling to take part, but also cut them off from
future federal funding and possibly even reconsider their charitable status.
Shaun Bindley reports
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failed to sing up to the National Redress Scheme for victims of
institutional child sexual abuse.
Prior to the deadline, the commonwealth had pledged to not only reveal
the name of those unwilling to take part, but also cut them off from
future federal funding and possibly even reconsider their charitable status.
Shaun Bindley reports
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Australia - Federal Govt slams organisations for failing to join National Child Sexual Abuse Redress Scheme
Australia's Federal government has named six organisations that have failed to sing up to the National Redress Scheme for victims of institutional child sexual abuse.
Prior to the deadline, the commonwealth had pledged to not only reveal the name of those unwilling to take part, but also cut them off from future federal funding and possibly even reconsider their charitable status.
Shaun Bindley reports
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Tokyo Disney welcomes back guests to park
For the first time in four months amid the Covid-19 pandemic, Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea are welcoming back guests.
Grace lee reports from the amusement park.
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S. Korea reports first virus spread at school since reopening
South Korea has reported its first case of the coronavirus spreading within a school. The government reopened public schools about a month ago after delaying the start of classes amid the pandemic.
Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.
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Senate approves small business loan extension
The US Senate has approved an extension of the small business lending program known as the PayCheck Protection Program or PPP.
This means small businesses have another 5 weeks in which they can apply for a loan to keep their workforce employed.
Our Washington correspondent Jagruti Dave has more.
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This means small businesses have another 5 weeks in which they can apply for a loan to keep their workforce employed.
Our Washington correspondent Jagruti Dave has more.
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Tuesday, June 30, 2020
Powell and Mnuchin testify on their pandemic response
Jerome Powell, the Chair of the US Federal Reserve has said the future of the US economy is still "extraordinarily uncertain".
Powell testified before a House committee, alongside US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, about their response to the coronavirus pandemic.
From Washington, Jagruti Dave reports.
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Powell testified before a House committee, alongside US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, about their response to the coronavirus pandemic.
From Washington, Jagruti Dave reports.
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Dems disappointed after White House briefing on Russian bounties
The White House press secretary has said that US President Donald Trump has now been briefed on allegations that Russian bounties paid Taliban militants to kill US troops.
It comes after The White House denied Trump was personally briefed on the matter, claiming the intelligence 'wasn't verified'.
United States Correspondent Danielle Robertson has more
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Dow posts best quarter since 1987
It was a strong day of trading on Wall Street Tuesday with the Dow
Jones posting its best quarter since 1987.
The Chair of the Federal Reserve has provided further warnings for the
country's economy but investors were buoyed by some strong economic
data.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Jones posting its best quarter since 1987.
The Chair of the Federal Reserve has provided further warnings for the
country's economy but investors were buoyed by some strong economic
data.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Biden: Trump "failed" Americans with COVID-19 "failures"
US Presidential hopeful, Democrat Joe Biden, has said President Donald
has "failed" the American people in his handling of the COVID-19
pandemic.
With infections topping 2.5 million and predictions of up to 100,000
new cases a day in the coming weeks, Biden attacked the President for
"inaction and failures".
He accused Trump of making matters worse, not better for refusing to
lead by example by wearing a mask.
Joe Biden said the White House was not winning the fight against the virus.
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Biden said Trump must live up to the responsibilities of the job.
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Biden said he would soon be laying out his full plan for tackling the
virus if he's elected in November.
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has "failed" the American people in his handling of the COVID-19
pandemic.
With infections topping 2.5 million and predictions of up to 100,000
new cases a day in the coming weeks, Biden attacked the President for
"inaction and failures".
He accused Trump of making matters worse, not better for refusing to
lead by example by wearing a mask.
Joe Biden said the White House was not winning the fight against the virus.
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Biden said Trump must live up to the responsibilities of the job.
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Biden said he would soon be laying out his full plan for tackling the
virus if he's elected in November.
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Pompeo says Iran could become global threat without UN arms embargo
The U.S Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has warned the UN Security
Council against lifting it's Iranian arms embargo.
The sanctions are due to expire in October as part of the terms of the
2015 nuclear agreement.
The U.S has put forward a draft resolution to extend the embargo indefinitely.
Mike Pompeo has told the Security Council that Iran could become a
global threat without it.
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Council against lifting it's Iranian arms embargo.
The sanctions are due to expire in October as part of the terms of the
2015 nuclear agreement.
The U.S has put forward a draft resolution to extend the embargo indefinitely.
Mike Pompeo has told the Security Council that Iran could become a
global threat without it.
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UPDATE: Dr Anthony Fauci expresses concern about "all or none" approach to reopening in U.S.
Dr Anthony Fauci, one of the U.S. President's top advisors on the coronavirus pandemic, has expressed concern about the recent spike in COVID-19 cases.
In his testimony to the Senate Health Committee on Tuesday, Dr Fauci said people are taking an "all or none" approach as states reopen after lockdowns.
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Dr Anthony Fauci: "no guarantee" of finding a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine
Dr Anthony Fauci, one of the U.S. President's top advisors on the coronavirus pandemic, says "there's no guarantee" of finding a safe and effective vaccine.
But, in his testimony to the Senate Health Committee on Tuesday, Dr Fauci also said vaccines currently under development are showing promising signs.
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Leaders of France and southern Sahara nations meet to discuss fight against armed groups
The French president has travelled to Mauritania for the latest summit between France and the so-called G5 Nations.
Emmanuel Macron is attending talks with the leaders of five southern Sahara nations on the fight against armed groups in the region.
Ross Cullen has more.
Emmanuel Macron is attending talks with the leaders of five southern Sahara nations on the fight against armed groups in the region.
Ross Cullen has more.
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