The US House of Representatives has cancelled its Thursday session
over new threats from militia groups to storm the Capitol building.
Security officials are warning of a conspiracy theorist plot that
centers around President Trump returning to the White House.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo won't resign amid sexual harassment allegations
New York's Governor Andrew Cuomo says he won't be resigning after
several women including two former aides accused him of sexual
harassment.
The third term Democrat received widespread praise and international
attention for his handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.
But Cuomo currently faces several scandals including accusations of
underreporting nursing home coronavirus deaths.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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several women including two former aides accused him of sexual
harassment.
The third term Democrat received widespread praise and international
attention for his handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.
But Cuomo currently faces several scandals including accusations of
underreporting nursing home coronavirus deaths.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Heavy losses on Wall St. as tech tumbles
There were sharp losses again on Wall Street led by another bad day of
trading for the tech sector.
Rising bond yields are sparking inflation fears and
weaker-than-expected jobs data did little to boost sentiment.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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trading for the tech sector.
Rising bond yields are sparking inflation fears and
weaker-than-expected jobs data did little to boost sentiment.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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US President slams Texas and Mississippi Governors over end of mask mandates
US President Joe Biden has slammed the Governors of Texas and Mississippi for ending mask mandates in their states, calling it "neanderthal thinking."
Both states are rolling back coronavirus restrictions - despite warnings from the White House coronavirus response team that it's far too early to do so.
Here's Giles Gibson from FSN's Washington bureau.
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Myanmar sees bloodiest day since coup: UN envoy
The United Nations special envoy to Myanmar says Wednesday was the
bloodiest day the country's seen since the military took power on
February 1st.
More than 50 people have died since protests began taking to the
streets demanding the release of elected officials and the end to
military rule.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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bloodiest day the country's seen since the military took power on
February 1st.
More than 50 people have died since protests began taking to the
streets demanding the release of elected officials and the end to
military rule.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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BUCKINGHAM PALACE TO INVESTIGATE MEGHAN BULLYING CLAIMS
Buckingham Palace says it will investigate allegations of bullying made against Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex.
It comes ahead of the weekend broadcast of an interview between Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, and US TV host Oprah Winfrey.
Olly Barratt reports from London.
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US pledges diplomacy over “costly” military interventions
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has promised the US will "do
things differently", pledging diplomacy rather than "costly" military
interventions.
In his first major speech he also argued shoring up American democracy
is vital to the country's foreign policy.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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things differently", pledging diplomacy rather than "costly" military
interventions.
In his first major speech he also argued shoring up American democracy
is vital to the country's foreign policy.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Pentagon took more than 3 hours to deploy National Guard on Jan 6 according to DC commander
The slow reaction of the US defense department hampered the security response to the deadly riot at the Capitol according to the commanding general of the DC National Guard.
Major General William Walker told senators investigating the incident that the top army generals expressed concerns about the optics of sending soldiers to the Capitol.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington.
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DRC GETS COVID-19 VACCINES
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The Democratic Republic of Congo has received more than 1.7 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines. The Oxford AstraZeneca doses arrived in the capital Kinshasa on Tuesday night. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...
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COVID-19 kept over 168M children from school for nearly a year - UNICEF
More than 168 million children worldwide have been kept out of school for almost a year due to COVID-19 lockdowns, according to the UN Children's Fund.
UNICEF is warning that year-long closures have had devastating consequences for children's learning and wellbeing.
UN Correspondent Liling Tan reports from New York.
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Officials criticize end of coronavirus mask mandate in Texas
Local officials in Texas have criticized plans to lift the state's
coronavirus restrictions.
They've accused the Governor of ignoring advice from health officials.
Sarah Walton reports.
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coronavirus restrictions.
They've accused the Governor of ignoring advice from health officials.
Sarah Walton reports.
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Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine not yet registered in South Africa
Vaccinated South African health workers are officially participants in an expanded trial study. Government insists that the current process is not a full vaccination rollout, as the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is not yet registered in the country. Mark Roughton explains.
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Japan may ban overseas Olympic spectators
With just 5 months to go until the Tokyo Olympics, officials in Japan are considering banning foreign spectators - over fears of COVID-19 outbreaks. Grace Lee has more from Tokyo.
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UK government sets out plans to save jobs and "bounce back" in Budget
The UK's Finance Minister Rishi Sunkak has unveiled his 2021 Budget, promising to do "whatever it takes" to help the country's economy reopen and recover from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
But, he warns of "challenging times ahead," as Britain faces its biggest national debt in more than 50 years.
Benji Hyer has more details from London.
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NICOLA STURGEON NEVER WANTED TO 'GET' ALEX SALMOND
Scotland's First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, has denied claims there was a conspiracy against former First Minister Alex Salmond, saying 'I would never have wanted to get him'. Ms Sturgeon has been called to give evidence at an inquiry into how the Scottish government handled an investigation into claims of sexual harassment against Mr Salmond - of which he was found not guilty. Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.
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Merkel set to extend Germany's lockdown
Chancellor Angela Merkel is meeting with regional leaders to seek approval to extend Germany's coronavirus lockdown.
Trent Murray reports from Berlin
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The restrictions, which were largely introduced back in November, look set to last until Easter according to draft plans released ahead of the meeting.
Trent Murray reports from Berlin
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Belgium makes U-Turn on AstraZeneca jab
Belgian health experts have reversed course on the AstraZeneca vaccine, now recommending it for use in people over 55. The U-turn comes amid a vaccine shortfall in the country, which has left vaccination centers administering a fraction of their daily capacity. Toni Waterman has more from Brussels.
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UK BUDGET DAY; FURLOUGH TO BE EXTENDED
UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak delivers a crucial budget later, with more support for the economy as it exits lockdown measures.
A furlough scheme in which the government supports millions of people's wages will be extended until the end of September - at a cost of billions of dollars.
The opposition Labour Party says Rishi Sunak should have announced the extension sooner to provide certainty to employers.
The Chancellor is expected to warn of tough decisions to come as the UK recovers from the economic shock of the pandemic and the huge public spending it's required.
Neil Shearing, an economist and former Treasury adviser, thinks the furlough extension is sensible.
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RUSSIA TO USA: "DON'T PLAY WITH FIRE"
Russia is warning the US not to "play with fire" after it imposed new sanctions against high-level Russian officials on Tuesday.
A spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry said the move was "just a pretext for continuing interference" in its internal affairs -- and has promised retaliation.
The sanctions were imposed in response to the treatment of opposition figure Alexey Navalny, who US intelligence officials say was poisoned by Russia's security service - a claim the Kremlin denies.
Stuart Smith has more from Moscow.
A spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry said the move was "just a pretext for continuing interference" in its internal affairs -- and has promised retaliation.
The sanctions were imposed in response to the treatment of opposition figure Alexey Navalny, who US intelligence officials say was poisoned by Russia's security service - a claim the Kremlin denies.
Stuart Smith has more from Moscow.
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India woos Tesla; offers cheapest labour in the world
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India is promising Tesla cheaper labour than China…
Hoping to lure the electric car maker to manufacture in the country.
India's transport minister calls the potential partnership a win-win.
Ishan Garg tells us why from New Delhi.
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