Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party is moving ahead with plans to elect its next leader. An election will take place in two weeks. Grace Lee reports from Tokyo.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
US refuses to join international Covid-19 vaccine effort because of WHO
The United States says it won't be a part of an international project to develop a covid-19 vaccine because of the involvement of the World Health Organisation.
US President Donald Trump has criticised the WHO for its handling of the pandemic, calling it "China-centric".
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington
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US President Donald Trump has criticised the WHO for its handling of the pandemic, calling it "China-centric".
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington
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Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Another record close on Wall Street to start the month
Wall Street has started the month strongly with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq
closing at new record highs.
It was another good day for the tech sector and traders are also
keeping tabs on Covid-19 stimulus talks.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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closing at new record highs.
It was another good day for the tech sector and traders are also
keeping tabs on Covid-19 stimulus talks.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Facebook Takes Down Accounts Run by Russian Operatives
Facebook says it has taken down a network of fake accounts and pages associated with Russian operatives, trying to influence the US election. Twitter has also announced it has suspended five accounts related to the operation.
Technology Correspondent Rachel Silverman reports from San Francisco.
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NYC School reopening delayed
The reopening of New York City schools is being pushed back to allow
more time to ensure safety precautions are in place.
The country's largest public school system was set to return to
in-classroom learning on September 10th but the teachers union has
threatened strikes.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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more time to ensure safety precautions are in place.
The country's largest public school system was set to return to
in-classroom learning on September 10th but the teachers union has
threatened strikes.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Chadwick Boseman: final film preview postponed
A preview of the final film made by Chadwick Boseman has been delayed
by Netflix.
The Black Panther star died from cancer last week.
Sarah Walton reports
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by Netflix.
The Black Panther star died from cancer last week.
Sarah Walton reports
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McDonalds sued for discrimination
52 former McDonalds franchise owners are suing the burger chain
accusing it of racial discrimination.
They allege that the company directed them towards stores based in
less affluent areas.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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accusing it of racial discrimination.
They allege that the company directed them towards stores based in
less affluent areas.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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Trump to visit Kenosha despite calls not to
US President Donald Trump is due to visit the city of Kenosha, Wisconsin on Tuesday after the police shooting of a black man sparked protests in which two people were killed.
But local officials have urged Mr Trump not to go, fearing his presence may reignite unrest that has calmed down in recent days.
Our US correspondent Kate Fisher reports.
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Doctors in Nigeria's capital Abuja down tools over COVID-19 allowance
Doctors in Nigeria's capital Abuja have embarked on an indefinite strike action over a series of complaints including non-payment of their COVID-19 allowances.
Nigeria's COVID-19 cases are currently over 50, 000 with more than 1,000 deaths recorded.
Correspondent Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja.
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Students back to school as MPs return to work in UK
The new school term begins in England and Wales this week. Hundreds of thousands of children will head back into the classroom today (Tuesday) — on the same day that Members of Parliament return to work in Westminster.
From London, Benji Hyer reports.
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Russia exceeds 1m coronavirus cases
Russia has recorded 4,729 new cases of COVID-19 in the past day,
bringing its total above one million. It comes as school children
across the country started returning to classes, with new safety
measures in place. Julia Chapman has more.
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bringing its total above one million. It comes as school children
across the country started returning to classes, with new safety
measures in place. Julia Chapman has more.
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ANC leaders express unity against corruption
President Cyril Ramaphosa went into a special corruption-focused meeting of the ruling party’s National Executive Committee facing criticism from within his party, having labelled the ANC “accused number one” in a strongly worded letter to ANC leadership. He has emerged looking stronger, with party leaders expressing support for new measures to be implemented against those accused of corruption. Mark Roughton has details.
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ENGLAND'S SCHOOLS RETURNING AFTER LOCKDOWN
Schools are returning in England and Wales from today (Tuesday) with covid-19 safety guidance in place.
The government says it wants all children returning to school, with many having missed months of teaching because of coronavirus lockdown.
Schools minister Nick Gibb says getting all schools back is a national priority.
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Indian telecom companies granted 10 years to repay billions in dues
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India's Supreme Court has granted telecom companies 10 years to pay the license fee dues.
The legal battle started after the court ordered the companies to pay billions of dollars dues in three months.
Ishan Garg has more on this from New Delhi.
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India's GDP shrinks by 23.9 per cent in April to June quarter
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India's GDP contracted by 23.9 per cent in the quarter between April and June, official figures have revealed.
It is the worst quarterly decline on record for the economy, as it was hit hard by a strict nationwide lockdown.
Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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India's GDP contracted by 23.9 per cent in the quarter between April and June, official figures have revealed.
It is the worst quarterly decline on record for the economy, as it was hit hard by a strict nationwide lockdown.
Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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Prominent Australian News Anchor Detained in China
Mystery still surrounds the detention of a prominent Australian news anchor in China for its English-language international network, CGTN.
It comes as relations have increasingly soured between Beijing and Canberra in recent months.
Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.
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It comes as relations have increasingly soured between Beijing and Canberra in recent months.
Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.
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Hong Kong begins mass public COVID-19 testing
Mass public testing is underway in Hong Kong, as part of a government strategy to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
Almost 600,000 people have signed up for the voluntary scheme so far, despite calls from some activists and health workers for a boycott.
Richard Kimber reports.
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President Trump fails to condemn alleged violence by right wing supporters
US President Donald Trump has failed to condemn the alleged violence of right wing supporters, including the teenager charged over the deaths of two people in Kenosha.
Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.
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This comes after he accused his Democratic rival Joe Biden of not specifically calling out left-wing violence.
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Cases of COVID patients in ICU increasing in Ethiopia
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Ethiopia is concerned that the number of COVID 19 patients being admitted to intensive care units is increasing in Ethiopia. The country has now surpassed the 50,000 mark for COVID- 19 positive patents .
Coletta Wanjohi reports in Addis Ababa :
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Monday, August 31, 2020
Dow posts best August performance since 1984
The Dow Jones has posted its best August performance since the 1984.
The major U.S. indexes have regularly been hitting record highs in
recent weeks as traders hope the worst of the pandemic is behind us.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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The major U.S. indexes have regularly been hitting record highs in
recent weeks as traders hope the worst of the pandemic is behind us.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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