Japan is easing entry restrictions starting Thursday for foreigners around the world - excluding tourists. Grace Lee has more.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Thursday, October 1, 2020
Hong Kong government defiant over national security law
Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam has dismissed international criticism of the city's national security law, saying it has restored balance to the city. In a speech to mark the National Day holiday she said the Hong Kong government was committed to fully implementing the legislation.
Richard Kimber reports.
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Vatican blocks Pompeo from meeting the Pope
The Vatican has blocked Mike Pompeo from meeting Pope Francis, with an official saying The Pope did not want to be drawn into US politics.
The US secretary of State was in Rome attending a US embassy symposium on religious freedoms.
Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more.
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The US secretary of State was in Rome attending a US embassy symposium on religious freedoms.
Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more.
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Bronfman sentenced to 81 months in ‘sex cult’ case
The heiress to the Seagram liquor fortune has been sentenced to 81
months for her role in a group that has been called a sex cult.
Clare Bronfman served on the board of the Nxivm (Nex-ee-um) self-help
group as allegation surfaced that it was subjecting women to sexual
slavery.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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months for her role in a group that has been called a sex cult.
Clare Bronfman served on the board of the Nxivm (Nex-ee-um) self-help
group as allegation surfaced that it was subjecting women to sexual
slavery.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Indoor dining returns to NYC amid fears of Covid-19 spike
For the first time in months, restaurants in New York City are once
again allowed to serve customers indoors.
But the move comes as the city is seeing a spike in Covid-19
infections prompting warnings from officials that more restrictions
could be on the way.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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again allowed to serve customers indoors.
But the move comes as the city is seeing a spike in Covid-19
infections prompting warnings from officials that more restrictions
could be on the way.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Wall St rebounds on stimulus hope
The Dow has rebounded more than three hundred points ending it's first
losing month since March.
It followed renewed hope that Congress could approve a new financial
stimulus package.
Nick Harper reports
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losing month since March.
It followed renewed hope that Congress could approve a new financial
stimulus package.
Nick Harper reports
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US Debate Commission weighs changes following chaotic debate
The US commission that oversees the Presidential debates says it is
considering "additional tools to maintain order" in the next meeting
between President Trump and Joe Biden.
It follows Tuesday night's chaotic debate that saw both candidates
repeatedly interrupt and talk over each other.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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considering "additional tools to maintain order" in the next meeting
between President Trump and Joe Biden.
It follows Tuesday night's chaotic debate that saw both candidates
repeatedly interrupt and talk over each other.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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Former FBI Director warns indebted officials are security risk as President's large debt revealed
Former FBI Director James Comey has warned that government officials with significant personal debt could pose a risk to national security.
Mr Comey was responding to questions about President Trump's finances during congressional testimony.
It comes after The New York Times reported that Mr Trump had personal debt that exceeds $400 million.
Kate Fisher reports.
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Belgium appoints new Prime Minister nearly 500 days since last election
After a wait of nearly 500 days since the last federal election, Belgium finally has a new Prime Minister.
Flemish politician Alexander de Croo was announced as leader of a new coalition government after hours of marathon talks.
Lucy Hough has more from Brussels.
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California Fire Devastates Wine Country
A wildfire burning in California's wine country has caused significant damage to multiple wineries.
The state has seen more land burned this year than any other in recorded history.
Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco
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Criticism for chaotic US presidential debate
The first US presidential debate has been criticized internationally
for its chaotic content, with Donald Trump and Joe Biden being called
"childish".
Two more debates are scheduled before the election in less than five weeks.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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for its chaotic content, with Donald Trump and Joe Biden being called
"childish".
Two more debates are scheduled before the election in less than five weeks.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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Former Audi CEO in court over dieselgate scandal
The first top executive linked to the infamous dieselgate scandal has been put on trial in Germany. A Munich Court will probe how much the then CEO of Audi knew about the installation of 'defeat devices' in cars across the Volkswagen group.
So far, Volkswagen has paid 30 billion euros in fines and compensation over the 2015 scandal. But no top executives have been sent to prison in Germany - something local prosecutors hope to change.
So far, Volkswagen has paid 30 billion euros in fines and compensation over the 2015 scandal. But no top executives have been sent to prison in Germany - something local prosecutors hope to change.
Trent Murray reports from Berlin.
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Disney cuts 28,000 jobs from US theme parks
Disney is to cut 28,000 jobs in the United States.
The company has blamed the slump in tourism caused by the coronavirus.
Sarah Walton reports
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The company has blamed the slump in tourism caused by the coronavirus.
Sarah Walton reports
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UK GOVERNMENT ACCUSED OF "DISREGARDING" PARLIAMENT OVER CORONAVIRUS LAWS
The UK government has been accused of "disregarding" lawmakers over its handling of coronavirus measures by Britain's Speaker of parliament.
Sir Lindsay Hoyle said Boris Johnson's ruling Conservative party had treated MPs with "contempt" by pushing through new powers without debate.
But he also prevented an opportunity for a rebellion.
Holly Hudson has more.
UK Q2 GDP REVISED TO CONTRACTION OF 19.8%
The Office for National Statistics estimates UK GDP contracted by 19.8% in the second quarter.
That's a slight revision from their earlier estimate of 20.4%, but still means it's the largest quarterly contraction since ONS records began in 1955 -- and that the UK is in recession.
Stuart Smith reports from London.
That's a slight revision from their earlier estimate of 20.4%, but still means it's the largest quarterly contraction since ONS records began in 1955 -- and that the UK is in recession.
Stuart Smith reports from London.
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Armenia claims Turkey shot down its fighter jet
The Armenian Ministry of Defense says Turkey has waded into the conflict in the South Caucasus, which both Azerbaijan and Turkey have denied. Armenia says one of its fighter jets was shot down in Armenian airspace by a Turkish F-16 jet. Julia Chapman has more.
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Bitter clashes between Trump and Biden in First Presidential Debate
US President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden have faced off in a chaotic and bruising presidential debate in Cleveland.
It was the first of three debates and their exchange was marked by personal attacks and insults.
Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.
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It was the first of three debates and their exchange was marked by personal attacks and insults.
Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.
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Protests over rape and torture of a 19-year-old in India
Protests have erupted in India after a 19-year-old who was brutally gang-raped and tortured succumbed to her injuries.
This even as the latest government data shows that crimes against women in India increased by 7% in 2019.
Neha Poonia has more.
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This even as the latest government data shows that crimes against women in India increased by 7% in 2019.
Neha Poonia has more.
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Hong Kong police arrest three people ahead of banned protest
Hong Kong police have arrested three people accused of inciting violence against officers, and encouraging the public to defy a ban on protests to mark Thursday's National Day public holiday. Police have already banned any demonstrations on the day, citing COVID-19 social gathering restrictions.
Richard Kimber reports.
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Hong Kong police have arrested three people accused of inciting violence against officers, and encouraging the public to defy a ban on protests to mark Thursday's National Day public holiday. Police have already banned any demonstrations on the day, citing COVID-19 social gathering restrictions.
Richard Kimber reports.
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