A number of major websites including Reddit, Amazon and CNN went down
for around an hour earlier on Tuesday.
The cloud computing company Fastly says a service configuration
triggered the outage.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
More than 800 arrested in encrypted messaging sting
More than 800 suspected criminals have been arrested worldwide after being tricked into using an FBI-run encrypted messaging app.
The sting has led to the arrest of suspects from organised crime groups in 18 countries, including Australia, Asia and South America.
The operation was coordinated by Europol - the EU's police agency - who described it as the "biggest ever law enforcement operation against encrypted communication."
Lucy Hough has more.
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Germany's covid rates collapse as vaccines reach more people
Germany's coronavirus situation continues to show signs of improvement, as vaccines reach larger swathes of the population.
The improving outlook comes as politicians in some states signal further reopening steps.
The improving outlook comes as politicians in some states signal further reopening steps.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
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UNICEF CALLS FOR STEADY SUPPLY OF VACCINES
Covid-19 vaccines will be wasted in their millions if donated to poorer countries in one go.
That's the warning from children's charity UNICEF which says rich nations should donate 20% of their vaccine supplies by August.
But UNICEF says doses need to be provided with a steady supply because developing economies don't have the resources to use large numbers rapidly.
UNICEF's Liam Sollis says wealthy countries need to act quickly.
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India reports lowest daily infections in over two months but concerns remain over vaccination rate
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India's daily COVID-19 infections have dipped to a two-month low.
The country recorded close to 87,000 cases on Tuesday…
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But experts say the low vaccination rate could hamper India's progress.
Ishan Garg reports.
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China Clears Way to Pass Law to Counter Foreign Sanctions
China is pressing ahead with a law that would counter foreign sanctions as its rivalry with the US intensifies.
The country's top legislature has submitted a second draft of the legislation, described by state media as a necessary move to block interference against Chinese entities and officials.
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NATO Sec General & Biden agree on strengthening trans-Atlantic alliance ahead of leaders summit and Putin meeting
NATO's Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg says that he and US President Joe Biden agreed on the importance of strengthening the trans-Atlantic alliance in a meeting at the White House.
It comes a week before the NATO leaders summit in Brussels.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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Japan’s GDP shrank less than first reported during emergency
Japan's GDP for the last quarter shrank less than first reported, according to fresh government data.
The latest figures suggest the economy performed better than expected during an ongoing state of emergency to tackle the spread of the coronavirus.
Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.
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Monday, June 7, 2021
Mixed close on Wall Street with meme stocks in focus again
It was a mixed day for the U.S. markets at the start of the new
trading week as inflation continues to dominate sentiment.
And so-called meme stocks were in focus once again as AMC's rally continues.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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trading week as inflation continues to dominate sentiment.
And so-called meme stocks were in focus once again as AMC's rally continues.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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US Justice Department recovers most of the ransom paid to pipeline hackers
America's Justice Department says it's recovered most of the ransom paid to Russian hackers by the owners of a US petroleum pipeline.
Last month, the Colonial Pipeline was shut down for nearly a week after a ransomware attack, causing petrol shortages up-and-down America's east coast.
Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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VP Harris warns migrants not to travel to US border
US Vice President Kamala Harris has warned would-be migrants from
Central America not to try to reach the United States.
It came as she met the President of Guatemala for talks.
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Central America not to try to reach the United States.
It came as she met the President of Guatemala for talks.
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Bid to reverse UK's foreign aid spending cut rejected by House of Commons Speaker
Proposals from rebel Conservative MPs to reverse cuts to foreign aid have been rejected in the House of Commons.
The House Speaker, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, said the rebel's amendments to the cuts were outside the scope of the bill they were hoping to change and therefore could not be allowed.
Chris Jones has more in London
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EU & RUSSIA PRESIDENTS ADMIT RELATIONS ARE BAD -- BUT IT'S THE OTHER'S FAULT
The President of the European Council says EU-Russia relations will only get better if Russia stops its disruptive behaviour.
In a telephone call, Russia's President Putin and the EU's Charles Michel discussed a host of global issues — but each accused the other of poor decisions.
Stuart Smith reports from Brussels.
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In a telephone call, Russia's President Putin and the EU's Charles Michel discussed a host of global issues — but each accused the other of poor decisions.
Stuart Smith reports from Brussels.
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FDA approves first Alzheimer’s treatment in 18 years
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first new
Alzheimer's treatment in 18 years.
The drug addresses the disease process instead of its symptoms but
many in the scientific community question its effectiveness.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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Alzheimer's treatment in 18 years.
The drug addresses the disease process instead of its symptoms but
many in the scientific community question its effectiveness.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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Jeff Bezos announces he'll be on his own rocket's first crewed space flight
Amazon billionaire, Jeff Bezos, has announced he’s heading into space with his brother on July 20th, some two weeks after stepping down from Amazon as CEO.
The Amazon founder will be blasting off on one of his own rocket ships, the New Shepard, which was developed by Blue Origin- the spaceship company founded by Mr. Bezos in 2000.
Nina-Maria Potts has more:
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MH17 trial starts hearing evidence as it reaches 'crucial' phase
The trial over the downing of Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 has begun hearing evidence as the proceedings enter a crucial phase.
Four suspects are accused of involvement in the attack and the murder of all 298 passengers and crew on board MH117.
Lucy Hough has more.
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UK gvt minister questions decision to ban England cricketer for 'racist' comments
The UK's Culture and Sport Secretary, Oliver Dowden, says English cricket's ruling body has gone "over the top" in suspending cricketer Ollie Robinson for racist and sexist remarks he tweeted almost a decade ago.
Mr Dowden tweeted himself that whilst the posts were "offensive and wrong," the England and Wales Cricket Board should "think again" about the decision.
Our correspondent Benji Hyer reports from London.
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French foreign minister to visit Burkina Faso after attack
The French foreign minister is going to visit Burkina Faso to show 'solidarity' after at least 160 people were killed in the worst terror attack the west African country has seen.
Ross Cullen reports.
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UK: JUNE 21ST LOCKDOWN EASING IN THE BALANCE
The UK government says it's still too early to say whether it will be able to ease all covid-19 restrictions in England as planned on June 21st.
Ministers say they are 'open' to a delay if necessary.
Coronavirus cases have been rising in recent weeks as lockdown measures have eased and the India-discovered Delta variant has spread.
But hospitalisations and fatalities have remained low.
Solicitor General Lucy Frazer says it's still possible the June 21st easing might go ahead.
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Putin signs Russia's withdrawal from Open Skies Treaty
President Vladimir Putin has signed into law a denunciation of the Open Skies Treaty, signalling Russia's intention to officially withdraw. The agreement allows nations to carry out surveillance flights over the territory of other signatories. Julia Chapman has more from Moscow.
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