The Taliban is allowing 200 Americans and other foreign nationals to
leave Afghanistan.
The charter flight from Kabul airport will be the first since US
troops pulled out 10 days ago.
Nick Harper reports.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Thursday, September 9, 2021
UK TRAVEL TRAFFIC LIGHT LIST COULD GO
There are reports the UK could soon scrap its traffic light travel system. It's claimed a person's vaccination status and vaccination rates in destination countries could be used to determine travel eligibility instead. The government, though, has not yet confirmed the move. Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.
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DRC MENINGITIS OUTBREAK
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Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo say a meningitis outbreak has claimed 129 lives in the northeast of the country since June this year.
More than 260 cases of the disease have been recorded in Tshopo province raising fears of a wider epidemic.
Chris Ocamringa has that report from Kinshasa...
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Floods Displace Hundreds in Uganda
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Flooding in Western Uganda has displaced hundreds of residents.
Several parts of the country are currently experiencing heavy rains.
And there is growing concern about the days ahead.
Isabel Nakirya reports
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ANGELA MERKEL CONFIRMS "I'M A FEMINIST"
As Angela Merkel's 16 years in office winds down, the 67-year old Chancellor has spoken about what has motivated her during her leadership.
Attending at a literature event in Western Germany, she spoke in detail about her views on feminism.
From Berlin, Trent Murray
Attending at a literature event in Western Germany, she spoke in detail about her views on feminism.
From Berlin, Trent Murray
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At least 1 dead and several missing after two boats collided in India's Assam
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At least one person has died and dozens are still feared to be missing after two boats collided in India's Assam.
Local officials are now being joined by the Indian army in search and rescue efforts.
But the flooded river in north-eastern India is making the job difficult.
Ishan Garg reports.
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UK: 'TO FORCE BACK MIGRANT BOATS'
The UK's Home Secretary has reportedly sanctioned new tactics to redirect migrant boats in the Channel back to France.
Priti Patel has been having talks with her French counterpart over the rising number of recent crossings.
UK correspondent Simon Conway reports.
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Priti Patel has been having talks with her French counterpart over the rising number of recent crossings.
UK correspondent Simon Conway reports.
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Australia – 70% vaccination rate will see lockdowns eased
As another 14 hundred and 5 covid cases were confirmed in New South Wales, and five more lives were lost, the states premier has outlined plans for its emergence from lockdown.
The easing of lockdowns will be driven by the rate of vaccination, with restrictions to ease when 70% of residents have been fully vaccinated.
Shaun Bindley has more.
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Japan extends state of emergency amid Covid battle
Japan has extended its state of emergency as the country battles a wave of coronavirus infections. A total of 21 prefectures are now set to be under emergency restrictions until the end of September.
The government is expected to set out a road map towards lifting the curbs.
Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.
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Unions criticise Cathay Pacific for sacking unvaccinated aircrew
Labor unions are criticising Hong Kong's biggest airline Cathay Pacific for sacking flight crew who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19. The airline says it has no option as industry control measures are making it difficult to arrange duties for unvaccinated crew.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Wednesday, September 8, 2021
Trial of Theranos Founder Elizabeth Holmes Begins
A jury in California has heard the opening arguments in the trial of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes. She's charged with defrauding investors and patients by misleading them about the success of her blood-testing company Theranos.
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has that story.
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U.S. markets fall again on outlook concerns
The U.S. markets suffered another bad day of trading as investors
continue to fret over the nation's economic outlook.
The negative sentiment is being driven largely by concerns over rising
Covid-19 rates.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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continue to fret over the nation's economic outlook.
The negative sentiment is being driven largely by concerns over rising
Covid-19 rates.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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US: Taliban preventing charter flights leaving Afghanistan
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the Taliban is preventing
charter flights from leaving Afghanistan.
The Taliban had previously promised to allow US citizens and Afghans
to leave the country if they wished.
Without a US military or diplomatic presence in the country it's
unclear how the US will ensure the Taliban uphold its commitments.
Blinken spoke to reporters in Germany after leading a 20-nation
virtual summit to coordinate pressure against the Taliban.
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charter flights from leaving Afghanistan.
The Taliban had previously promised to allow US citizens and Afghans
to leave the country if they wished.
Without a US military or diplomatic presence in the country it's
unclear how the US will ensure the Taliban uphold its commitments.
Blinken spoke to reporters in Germany after leading a 20-nation
virtual summit to coordinate pressure against the Taliban.
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OUT: "...ground."
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Hospitalizations of children with COVID rising in U.S.
Pediatric coronavirus cases are increasing in the United States, as more children return to schools.
Nearly 2400 children were hospitalized nationally with COVID over the last 7 days.
FSN's Caroline Malone reports from Washington.
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DUR: 0:46
Britney Spears' father applies to end conservatorship
Britney Spears' father has filed papers to end his conservatorship
over her business and personal affairs.
The singer has been to court twice to try to remove him from the role.
Sarah Walton reports
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over her business and personal affairs.
The singer has been to court twice to try to remove him from the role.
Sarah Walton reports
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Certain EU nations begin implementing travel restrictions on Americans
Several European Union nations have imposed greater travel
restrictions on people arriving from the United States.
As the U.S. battles surging Covid-19 cases the bloc recently moved to
take it off a safe list.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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restrictions on people arriving from the United States.
As the U.S. battles surging Covid-19 cases the bloc recently moved to
take it off a safe list.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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US leads pressure on new Taliban government
The United States is leading a 20-country meeting to shore up
cooperation and pressure against Afghanistan's new Taliban government.
It comes as anti-government groups in the country warn the
international community not to recognize the newly-appointed Cabinet.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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cooperation and pressure against Afghanistan's new Taliban government.
It comes as anti-government groups in the country warn the
international community not to recognize the newly-appointed Cabinet.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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DRC GETS MODERNA VACCINES
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The Democratic Republic of Congo has received 250,000 doses of the Moderna vaccine from the US government through the COVAX sharing facility.
The arrival of the vaccines has been hailed as a big step in the fight against COVID-19 in the country. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...
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DUR: 00:48 secs
Two people dead in Russia gas explosion
Two people are dead and several are injured after a gas explosion at an apartment building outside Moscow. Some 30 flats were damaged and emergency services say more people may be trapped in the rubble. Julia Chapman has more.
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France’s biggest criminal trial over November 2015 attacks in Paris begins
The trial begins on Wednesday over the November 2015 attacks in Paris that left 130 people dead and hundreds more injured.
20 people are being tried for their involvement in the planning and carrying out of the suicide bomb and gun attacks in the French capital.
Ross Cullen reports.
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