US President Joe Biden says America is "firmly committed" to keeping
Ukraine safe against Russia.
He welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to the White House
just days after the withdrawal from Afghanistan, which has left allies
questioning US security commitments.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
Lake Tahoe Region Under Threat from Wildfire
Thousands of homes are under threat in the historic Lake Tahoe region of California and Nevada as firefighters continue to battle a massive wildfire.
Historically dry conditions are helping to fuel fires in the American West.
Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco.
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Ida threatens Northeast states
Most of New Orleans is still without power, three days after Hurricane
Ida caused major damage in the region.
The storm is now threatening to cause flash floods in the northeast of
the country.
Sarah Walton reports.
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Ida caused major damage in the region.
The storm is now threatening to cause flash floods in the northeast of
the country.
Sarah Walton reports.
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Ukrainian president looks for US assurances in White House meeting
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to press Joe Biden
for assurances America will help his country against Russian
aggression.
The two presidents are meeting at the White House following the
withdrawal from Afghanistan, which has led allies to question US
security commitments.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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for assurances America will help his country against Russian
aggression.
The two presidents are meeting at the White House following the
withdrawal from Afghanistan, which has led allies to question US
security commitments.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Strict abortion law comes into effect in Texas
A controversial law called the "Heartbeat Act" has come into effect in
the U.S. state of Texas.
The law makes abortions illegal as early as six weeks into a pregnancy.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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the U.S. state of Texas.
The law makes abortions illegal as early as six weeks into a pregnancy.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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UK IN TALKS WITH TALIBAN
The UK's confirmed it's in talks with the Taliban about ensuring safe passage from Afghanistan for British nationals and Afghans who haven't yet been able to evacuate.
Downing Street says the discussions have been taking place in Doha.
It's understood that around 200 people and their families who are eligible for evacuation remain in Afghanistan.
It comes as the UK announces more detail on what it's calling 'Operation Warm Welcome' for Afghans who've been evacuated to Britain.
Home Office minister Victoria Atkins says it's about adding clarity for those arriving.
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Downing Street says the discussions have been taking place in Doha.
It's understood that around 200 people and their families who are eligible for evacuation remain in Afghanistan.
It comes as the UK announces more detail on what it's calling 'Operation Warm Welcome' for Afghans who've been evacuated to Britain.
Home Office minister Victoria Atkins says it's about adding clarity for those arriving.
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Indian Capital Gears Up to Reopen Schools After 17 Months
New Delhi is set to reopen schools this month, after almost a 17 month-long hiatus.
The reopening of schools comes at a time when India is witnessing an uptick in the number of fresh COVID infections.
The country recorded over 41,000 new cases in the past day, 35.6% higher than the day before.
Sreoshi Mukherjee has more on this story...
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The reopening of schools comes at a time when India is witnessing an uptick in the number of fresh COVID infections.
The country recorded over 41,000 new cases in the past day, 35.6% higher than the day before.
Sreoshi Mukherjee has more on this story...
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India, Taliban make first official contact as US troops withdraw from Afghanistan
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Hours after the last of US troops left Afghanistan, India has made its first official contact with the Taliban.
India's ambassador to Qatar met with the Taliban official in Doha.
This comes just a day after the militant group urged for stronger ties with New Delhi.
Ishan Garg has more.
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Duration: 44 seconds
Australia – Delta infections continue to climb
The Premier of the state of New South Wales says Australia must move forward with its commitment to re-open despite the 11 hundred and 16 new cases of the Delta strain that were recorded in the past 24 hrs.
With Queensland re-opening locally after another week of no new infections, and Victoria announcing plans to maintain restrictions until at least 70 percent of residents have received one dose of coronavirus vaccine, the New South Wales outbreak remains of critical concern.
Shaun Bindley reports from Brisbane
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Safety concerns over Hong Kong plan to allow foreign doctors to work as specialists
Doctors in Hong Kong say they're worried about a new government plan to let overseas medics work as specialists in the city. Health authorities say the plan is needed to solve labor shortages. But doctor's groups say the standard of treatment may suffer.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Japan Prime Minister denies Lower House dissolution rumours as leadership battle heats up
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshide Suga has said that it is not possible to dissolve the Diet's lower house this month due to Japan's severe Covid-19 situation.
His statement comes amid growing speculation, as a general election must be called this autumn.
Suga is also facing challenges to his leadership of the Liberal Democratic Party as his term comes to an end this month.
Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.
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Fires Force New Evacuations in California and Nevada
New mandatory evacuation orders have been issued in Nevada. People have been told to pack up and leave the area near the famous Lake Tahoe recreation area….as a raging wildfire burns through the region.
Rachel Silverman has this report from Oakland.
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Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Biden faces intensifying political storm, while defending his Afghanistan exit
America’s longest war may be over, but the fight for the legacy of the president who ended it, has only just begun.
US President Biden faces a political backlash so strong that even his supporters wonder whether he can survive it.
And a day after the last US planes left Kabul, some two hundred Americans remain stranded- making it impossible for Joe Biden to draw a line under Afghanistan.
Nina-Maria Potts has the latest:
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US markets close down but still record gains for August
Shares fell slightly on Wednesday, pulled down by tech and banking stocks.
But August has seen the S&P hit seven straight months of gains.
Sarah Walton reports from New York
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But August has seen the S&P hit seven straight months of gains.
Sarah Walton reports from New York
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Taliban celebrates US departure from Afghanistan
The Taliban is celebrating following the departure of the last American soldiers from Afghanistan.
US President Joe Biden is due to address the nation about his decision to end the country's longest war.
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.
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US President Joe Biden is due to address the nation about his decision to end the country's longest war.
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.
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Jury selection begins for Theranos trial
Jury selection is due to begin for the trial of Theranos founder
Elizabeth Holmes.
It's thought the process could take several weeks.
Sarah Walton reports.
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Elizabeth Holmes.
It's thought the process could take several weeks.
Sarah Walton reports.
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RUSSIA ABSTAINS ON UNSC AFGHANISTAN RESOLUTION
China and Russia have abstained on a resolution by the United Nations Security Council, calling on the Taliban to allow Afghans to travel abroad after August 31.
Russia's permanent representative to the United Nations said its principal concerns had been ignored in the text.
Stuart Smith reports from Moscow.
Russia's permanent representative to the United Nations said its principal concerns had been ignored in the text.
Stuart Smith reports from Moscow.
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DRC-CHINA MINING DEALS
INTRO:
Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo say they are reviewing a 6 billion dollar "infrastructure-for-minerals deal" signed with Chinese investors in 2007 to ensure it is fair to both parties.
The country's Finance Minister Nicolas Kazadi says the move is part of a broader examination of mining contracts. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...
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UK: WORK CONTINUES FOR BRITS, AFGHAN STAFF STILL IN AFGHANISTAN
Taliban militants have celebrated with gunfire after US forces completed their final withdrawal from Afghanistan.
It marks the end of the 20-year US-led operation in the country, and the fortnight-long evacuation effort.
There are concerns about British nationals and Afghan staff left behind in Kabul.
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab says the UK is working with neighbouring countries to help them leave.
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It marks the end of the 20-year US-led operation in the country, and the fortnight-long evacuation effort.
There are concerns about British nationals and Afghan staff left behind in Kabul.
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab says the UK is working with neighbouring countries to help them leave.
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Historians criticise Indian government's revamp of pre-independence memorial
Intro:
The Indian government is facing fierce criticism for renovating a century-old memorial in the state of Punjab.
The Jallianwala (Juh-lee-yan-wa-lah) Bagh where more than a thousand people were killed by colonial British forces has been given a modern look by officials.
But historians say, the face-lift glamourises a rather painful event in history.
Ishan Garg reports.
IN: The cramped alleyway
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Duration: 54 seconds
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