A US voting company is suing Fox News for making claims about voter
fraud in the days after the contested US election.
Dominion Voting Systems says the network "recklessly disregarded the truth".
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide.
Friday, March 26, 2021
Former First Minister of Scotland launches new pro-independence party
The former First Minister of Scotland Alex Salmond has announced his return to front-line politics with the establishment of a pro-independence party.
Mr Salmond, the leader of the Scottish National Party until 2014, will lead the newly formed Alba Party, which will compete in May's Parliamentary elections.
Our UK correspondent Benji Hyer reports.
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Zondo Commission wants Jacob Zuma jailed
South Africa’s highest court is considering whether former president Jacob Zuma’s defiance of a Constitutional Court order warrants a prison sentence. Lawyers for the Zondo Commission argue that a lesser sentence for Zuma’s alleged contempt of court would not curtail the former president’s abusive behaviour towards the country’s judiciary. Mark Roughton reports.
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WALES TO EASE TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS
Wales will become the first part of the United Kingdom to ease coronavirus travel restrictions this weekend. The public had been asked to 'stay local' under lockdown guidance. But while crossing borders will still be banned, travel within the nation will be allowed. Laura Makin-Isherwood has more.
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China bans and sanctions critics in the UK, including MPs
China has banned and imposed sanctions on nine British citizens vocally critical of Beijing - including five Members of Parliament - for spreading what it says is "lies and disinformation" about the country.
It follows the introduction of sanctions by the European Union, the UK, the US and Canada on Chinese officials over alleged human rights abuses against Uighur Muslims in Xinjiang, claims that China denies.
From London, Benji Hyer reports.
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Germany's Covid-19 crisis worsens with major jump in new cases
The coronavirus emergency in Germany continues to worsen, with the country's health ministry saying new cases numbers are increasing exponentially.
Europe's biggest economy is now in a race against time, with pressure building to speed up the vaccination campaign to help prevent the hospital system from being overwhelmed in the third wave.
Trent Murray reports from Berlin
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Trent Murray reports from Berlin
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FORMER DRC POLICE CHIEF CASE
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Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have launched an investigation into the country's former police chief, John Numbi, over the killing of a human rights activist.
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EU warns AstraZeneca to fulfil contract but stops short of an all-out export ban
The EU has stopped short of an all-out ban on vaccine exports, but has issued a strong warning to AstraZeneca to fulfil all its contractual obligations before it exports overseas.
That could make it harder for countries like the UK to access vaccines made in the EU.
Lucy Hough is in Brussels.
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Nigeria develops two COVID-19 vaccines
The Nigerian government says scientists in the country have developed two COVID-19 vaccines.
Authorities say they are working on speeding up the process to conclude clinical trials and certification soon.
Correspondent Phil Ihaza reports with more from Abuja.
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UK TO 'KEEP WORKING' WITH EU ON VACCINES ISSUE
The UK's calling on the EU to 'stick to' contractual arrangements on vaccines.
It comes after EU leaders stepped back from imposing tougher vaccine export controls at a summit in Brussels.
However, European Commission President Ursula Von Der Leyen has told drug company AstraZeneca it must honour its contract with the EU before exporting any more doses from the bloc.
UK cabinet minister Robert Jenrick says Brussels has done the right thing in not imposing a full export ban to Britain.
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UNICEF confirms delays in India vaccine deliveries
UNICEF has confirmed that India will likely delay deliveries of the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine doses to the WHO-backed COVAX facility for March and April.
Sources in the Indian government say while the country is not banning the export of COVID19 vaccines, it is prioritising domestic requirements and that New Delhi will honour existing contracts in a phased manner.
Neha Poonia has more.
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Sources in the Indian government say while the country is not banning the export of COVID19 vaccines, it is prioritising domestic requirements and that New Delhi will honour existing contracts in a phased manner.
Neha Poonia has more.
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At least six people killed in Covid-19 hospital fire in Mumbai
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At least six people have died in a fire at a Covid-19 hospital located in a shopping mall in Mumbai.
More than 70 patients were being treated at the private hospital.
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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At least six people have died in a fire at a Covid-19 hospital located in a shopping mall in Mumbai.
More than 70 patients were being treated at the private hospital.
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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Australia – Prime Minister reaches out to former staffer over rape allegations.
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he's prepared to meet the former liberal party staffer, who has alleged that she was raped in Parliament.
It's been a month since Brittany Higgins made the allegations and yesterday she lodged a formal complaint with Mr Morrisons office, alleging that the PM's staff have been providing media with information about her partner.
Shaun Bindley reports from Brisbane.
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China Sanctions UK Businesses and Individuals
China on Friday imposed sanctions on four organisations and nine individuals in the UK after Britain levelled measures against Chinese officials over human rights abuses in Xinjiang.
Beijing has accused the UK of maliciously spreading lies and disinformation.
Patrick Fok reports from the Chinese capital.
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Biden defends migration policies in first presidential press conference
US President Joe Biden defended his immigration policies at his first press conference since taking office, amid a surge in the number of people crossing the southern US border.
He announced a new goal of getting 200 million COVID-19 shots in American arms in his first 100 days, and he was also pressed on issues ranging from gun control to foreign policy.
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.
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He announced a new goal of getting 200 million COVID-19 shots in American arms in his first 100 days, and he was also pressed on issues ranging from gun control to foreign policy.
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.
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Hong Kong orders foreign consulates to reject BNO passport
The Hong Kong government is ordering foreign consulates in the city to stop accepting the British National Overseas passport as a valid travel document.
The move is being seen as retaliation against the UK introducing a new visa scheme that offers a pathway to citizenship for Hongkongers who want to leave the city.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Loss of life reported after tornado strikes Alabama
At least 3 people have died in Alabama, according to media reports, after a tornado struck the southern US State.
It's also left destroyed homes, uprooted trees and power outages in its wake.
Our Correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.
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It's also left destroyed homes, uprooted trees and power outages in its wake.
Our Correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.
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Thursday, March 25, 2021
Gains on Wall Street after late rally
U.S. stocks reversed early losses Thursday to close the day in
positive territory.
It comes as weekly jobless claims have fallen to the lowest level
since Covid-19 hit the United States.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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positive territory.
It comes as weekly jobless claims have fallen to the lowest level
since Covid-19 hit the United States.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Van Gogh masterpiece sells twice after auction confusion in Paris
A rare artwork by Dutch master Vincent van Gogh has finally been sold at auction - after confusion saw the painting sold twice in the same day.
The first sale of the painting was annulled live during the auction and then the piece was sold at the second attempt.
Ross Cullen reports from Paris.
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Biden's first press conference centers on migration
In his first press conference US President Joe Biden has promised to
tackle the root causes of migration, in response to the influx of
migrants crossing the US-Mexico border.
He also said the US is unlikely to meet the May 1st deadline to
withdraw all troops from Afghanistan.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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tackle the root causes of migration, in response to the influx of
migrants crossing the US-Mexico border.
He also said the US is unlikely to meet the May 1st deadline to
withdraw all troops from Afghanistan.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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