British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell is due to appear in court charged
with helping to groom underage girls who were abused by financier
Jeffrey Epstein.
At least one of her accusers is also expected to take part in the hearing.
Sarah Walton reports from New York.
(NOTE: Court appearance scheduled for 17GMT)
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Tuesday, July 14, 2020
First U.S. federal execution in 17 years
The United States has executed its first federal prisoner in more than
17 years following a Supreme Court decision approving the move.
Convicted killer Daniel Lewis Lee was killed by lethal injection in Indiana.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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17 years following a Supreme Court decision approving the move.
Convicted killer Daniel Lewis Lee was killed by lethal injection in Indiana.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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WHO Concerned About Ebola Spread in Northwest of DR Congo
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The World Health Organisation has expressed concern over the increasing number of Ebola cases in the northwestern part of the The Democratic Republic of Congo.
The WHO's health emergencies chief, Dr Michael Ryan, says he fears the outbreak could spread to other areas if the current trend continues.
Congolese authorities have recorded 48 cases and 20 deaths since the new outbreak was announced in June.
Chris Ocamringa has more.
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CHINESE TELECOMS GIANT HUAWEI BLOCKED FROM UK 5G NETWORK
The UK will strip its 5G network of Huawei technology by 2027, in a U-turn expected to cost up to
two-and-a-half billion dollars.
The decision was made by the National Security Council, chaired by Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
It's concerned that US sanctions on Huawei will jeopardise the ability of the UK to keep its telecoms network safe.
Stuart Smith has more from London.
two-and-a-half billion dollars.
The decision was made by the National Security Council, chaired by Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
It's concerned that US sanctions on Huawei will jeopardise the ability of the UK to keep its telecoms network safe.
Stuart Smith has more from London.
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http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0714huaweidecision-ss-generic.mp3Tackling Insurgency: Nigerian Army reshuffles top officials
The Nigerian Army has rejigged its top personnel across the country to various functions in a bid to intensify its onslaught against insurgents terrorising the northern part of the country.
Correspondent Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja.
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UK MAKES FACE COVERINGS MANDATORY IN SHOPS
Face coverings will be compulsory in shops in England from the end of next week.
Shops won't be responsible for compliance but those who don't follow the law could be fined by police.
Number 10 says, "There is growing evidence that wearing a face covering in an enclosed space helps protect individuals and those around them from coronavirus.
Stuart Smith report from London.
Shops won't be responsible for compliance but those who don't follow the law could be fined by police.
Number 10 says, "There is growing evidence that wearing a face covering in an enclosed space helps protect individuals and those around them from coronavirus.
Stuart Smith report from London.
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Russian Athletics Federation President resigns
The head of Russia's Athletics Federation has resigned after less than four months in the job. The organisation missed the deadline this month to pay a 10 million dollar fine for breaching anti-doping rules in March. Moscow Correspondent Lucy Taylor reports.
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Uganda withdraws Distribution of Cancer Causing Drugs from Market
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Uganda's National Drug Authority has stopped the distribution of two drugs suspected to be having substances that cause cancer.
The two drugs are Ranitidine which is used to treat patients with ulcers and Angiotensin 11 receptor blockers used in hypertensive patients.
Isabel Nakirya reports
The two drugs are Ranitidine which is used to treat patients with ulcers and Angiotensin 11 receptor blockers used in hypertensive patients.
Isabel Nakirya reports
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MASKS TO BE COMPULSORY IN ENGLISH SHOPS
Face coverings will be compulsory in shops in England from July 24th.
People who don't follow the rules could be fined, with police enforcing the guidance.
The opposition Labour Party says the government's policy on masks has been 'slow and muddled'.
Labour Mayor of London Sadiq Khan is welcoming the move but criticising its timing.
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Indian states impose lockdown on cities with high density of COVID 19 cases
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Several states in Indian are locking down cities with a high density of COVID 19 cases.
As coronavirus cases in India inch closer to the 1 million mark...
Experts are calling for nationwide lockdown to slow the spread of the virus.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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S. Korea wary of second Covid-19 wave as imported cases rise
South Korea has again stepped up border control measures as cases from overseas continue to rise. South Korea daily cases had fallen to single digits, but a sustained rise has prevented the government from further easing social distancing guidelines.
Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.
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Monday, July 13, 2020
US says China's claims in South China Sea are "unlawful"
The United States has rejected China's maritime claims in the South China Sea, describing them as "completely unlawful."
In a statement Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the US was standing with its Southeast Asian allies "in protecting their sovereign rights to offshore resources."
From Washington Jagruti Dave reports.
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In a statement Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the US was standing with its Southeast Asian allies "in protecting their sovereign rights to offshore resources."
From Washington Jagruti Dave reports.
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Divers Find Body of Missing Actress
Law enforcement officials say they've identified a body found in a lake in California as that of missing actress Naya Rivera.
She had been missing since last Wednesday.
Rachel Silverman has this report from San Francisco.
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NEW ZEALAND: Opposition leader quits after just 53 days
In a shock move that has blindsided New Zealand's opposition National Party, recently elected leader Todd Muller has resigned quoting health reasons.
Michael Lynch is in the New Zealand capital.
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Michael Lynch is in the New Zealand capital.
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Judge blocks execution hours before planned lethal injection
A U.S. judge has blocked three federal executions hours before the
first was set to take place.
It was going to be the first federal execution in 17 years but the
judge ruled that the death row inmates can pursue a claim that the
lethal injection drug causes needless pain and suffering.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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first was set to take place.
It was going to be the first federal execution in 17 years but the
judge ruled that the death row inmates can pursue a claim that the
lethal injection drug causes needless pain and suffering.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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US MARKETS: California lockdown announcement ends Wall Street rally
News of a return to covid-19 restrictions on businesses in California
sent most share prices tumbling towards the end of Monday trading on
Wall Street.
It came after the S&P briefly went into positive territory for 2020.
Sarah Walton reports from New York.
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sent most share prices tumbling towards the end of Monday trading on
Wall Street.
It came after the S&P briefly went into positive territory for 2020.
Sarah Walton reports from New York.
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California reverses reopening and schools go online
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California has taken another major step towards reversing reopening plans as the state struggles to gain control of surging COVID-19 cases.
It comes as the Los Angeles and San Diego school districts abandon plans for a physical return to classrooms despite a push to do so from The White House.
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17 States Sue Trump Over Student Visa
Four more states have joined a coalition lawsuit suing the Trump Administration over its rule to revoke visas for foreign students enrolled in schools that fully shift classes online, as part of their pandemic response.
A total of 17 states and the District of Columbia are now seeking to block the rule from going into effect.
Here's US correspondent Liling Tan with the details.
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Liling Tan
United Nations Correspondent
+1 (201) 744 1349
Twitter: @lilingtan
First federal execution in 17 years gets go ahead
The first federal execution in 17 years in the United States is set to
go ahead on Monday.
The decision to proceed with Daniel Lewis Lee's execution comes
despite objections from some relatives of the people he killed.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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go ahead on Monday.
The decision to proceed with Daniel Lewis Lee's execution comes
despite objections from some relatives of the people he killed.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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NFL Redskins to drop controversial name
Washington D.C.'s American football team is dropping its controversial
'Redskins' name after years of criticism.
The name is viewed as a racist term for Native Americans.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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'Redskins' name after years of criticism.
The name is viewed as a racist term for Native Americans.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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