President Joe Biden has told the international community that the U.S.
will be a global leader but won't go it alone.
It comes as Biden made his inaugural address to the United Nations
General Assembly.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Trudeau narrowly wins, but fails in bid for majority government
Canada's Liberal party has won the general election, but Prime
Minister Justin Trudeau has failed in his bid to create a majority
government.
His critics are now questioning the $500 million election that leaves
parliament looking almost identical.
Nick Harper reports from Toronto.
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Minister Justin Trudeau has failed in his bid to create a majority
government.
His critics are now questioning the $500 million election that leaves
parliament looking almost identical.
Nick Harper reports from Toronto.
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BURUNDI GRENADE ATTACKS
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At least three people have died in Burundi after a series of explosions hit the capital Gitega.
It is claimed that the killers targeted a bus park, a bar and a market.
Hillary Ayesiga reports...
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UGANDAN OLYMPIC MEDALISTS PROMOTED BY POLICE FORCE
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Uganda's Olympic gold medalists have been promoted by the country's police force. Peruth Chemutai and Joshua Cheptegei both won their respective races at the Tokyo games last month. Leon Solomon reports.
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European Commission says U.S. should recognise travellers with Astrazeneca vaccine
The European Commission says the U.S. should recognise people who've received the Astrazeneca coronavirus vaccine when it lifts travel restrictions.
From November onwards, the U.S. will allow foreign travellers back in, assuming they're fully-vaccinated and test negative before flying.
Our Brussels correspondent Giles Gibson has more.
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Europe human rights court holds Russia responsible for Litvinenko murder
Russia was responsible for the killing of former Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko, the European Court of Human Rights has found.
Litvinenko died of polonium poisoning in 2006 in London.
Russia has always denied any involvement in his murder.
Lucy Hough has more.
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"Unacceptable" data breach puts Afghan interpreters at risk
The UK's Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has launched an investigation into a data breach involving the contact details of Afghan interpreters who worked for British forces.
More than 250 people seeking relocation to the UK were mistakenly copied into an email from the Ministry of Defence.
From London, Benji Hyer reports.
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UK CONSIDERS STATE-BACKED LOANS AMID ENERGY CRISIS
The UK government's confirmed it's considering state-backed loans to help keep its energy sector afloat amid a gas price spike.
The price of wholesale gas has hit record highs, leading several energy firms to collapse because of caps on costs they can pass to consumers.
It's leading to fears of knock-on shortages of meat and drinks in the UK.
Energy minister Kwasi Kwarteng says the situation is not as bad as some are claiming.
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The price of wholesale gas has hit record highs, leading several energy firms to collapse because of caps on costs they can pass to consumers.
It's leading to fears of knock-on shortages of meat and drinks in the UK.
Energy minister Kwasi Kwarteng says the situation is not as bad as some are claiming.
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New UK travel rules kick up a storm in India
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UK's new travel rules have kicked up a storm in India.
The travel regulations that come into force on October 4th do not include the India-made Oxford Astrazenca vaccine in the authorized vaccine list.
This means Indian travelers may have to quarantine for 10 days upon arrival – a prospect many are not happy about, as Ishan Garg reports.
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Japan government to form new cabinet October 4th
The Japanese government has decided to convene an extraordinary Diet session on October 4th to formally elect a new prime minister.
The candidate will be the winner of the Liberal Democratic Party presidential elections on September 29th.
Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.
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Justin Trudeau's Liberal party wins Canadian election
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to keep his job, with
his Liberal party projected to win the most seats.
But it's still unclear if the party will be able to form a majority government.
Nick Harper reports from Toronto.
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his Liberal party projected to win the most seats.
But it's still unclear if the party will be able to form a majority government.
Nick Harper reports from Toronto.
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Polls close in tight Canadian election
Polls have closed in the Canadian election with Prime Minister Justin
Trudeau trying to form a majority government, despite a significant
challenge from his closest rival.
His Liberal party called the snap election five weeks ago, a move that
angered some Canadians who questioned the timing during the pandemic.
Nick Harper reports from Toronto.
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Trudeau trying to form a majority government, despite a significant
challenge from his closest rival.
His Liberal party called the snap election five weeks ago, a move that
angered some Canadians who questioned the timing during the pandemic.
Nick Harper reports from Toronto.
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Monday, September 20, 2021
S&P posts worst day since May
The S&P 500 has posted its worst trading day since May.
September has been a tough month thus far for US stocks and Monday's
selloff was fueled by concerns over China's property market.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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September has been a tough month thus far for US stocks and Monday's
selloff was fueled by concerns over China's property market.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Voting underway in Canadian election
Canadians are voting in a hotly-contested general election to decide if Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will serve another term in office.
Mr Trudeau called the snap election to try and give his minority government a majority in parliament.
Nick Harper reports from Toronto.
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Nick Harper in Toronto says one issue is key in this election.
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Mr Trudeau called the snap election to try and give his minority government a majority in parliament.
Nick Harper reports from Toronto.
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Nick Harper in Toronto says one issue is key in this election.
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US to lift travel ban for vaccinated travellers from EU & UK
The Biden administration says it will lift the ban on fully vaccinated foreigners travelling to the US from the EU and UK in November.
Travellers will need to show proof of vaccination and a negative test for the coronavirus within three days before coming to the United States.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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Pfizer-BioNTech says COVID vaccine is safe and effective for ages 5 to 11
Pfizer BioNTech announced on Monday that children from ages 5 to 11 years old did get a strong immune response from a smaller dose of a COVID-vaccine, as seen in a trial.
In the United States, the vaccines still need to be approved by the Food and Drug Administration and regulators, which could happen by the end of October.
Caroline Malone reports.
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In the United States, the vaccines still need to be approved by the Food and Drug Administration and regulators, which could happen by the end of October.
Caroline Malone reports.
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UN climate meeting a wakeup call: UN Secretary-General
The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says a climate
meeting held at UN headquarters on Monday is a wakeup call ahead of a
major summit later this year.
The climate crisis is set to be a key focus during this week's UN
General Assembly.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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meeting held at UN headquarters on Monday is a wakeup call ahead of a
major summit later this year.
The climate crisis is set to be a key focus during this week's UN
General Assembly.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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US to Open to Vaccinated Travelers in November
The US will soon allow foreign nationals to enter the country if they show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 as well as a recent negative test for the virus.
The move effectively ends travel bans for people traveling from the EU, China and elsewhere that have been in place for over a year.
Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco.
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The Crown Takes Emmy Awards Throne
The Netflix series chronicling the British royal family has taken the Emmy Awards throne.
The Crown won best drama and four major acting awards.
Rachel Silverman reports from California on the 73rd Emmy Awards..
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Kidnappers release 10 students abducted two months ago from Nigerian school
Kidnappers in Nigeria have released 10 more students earlier abducted from a school in Kaduna state in the northwest part of the country.
The victims have been in captivity for two months now and some others are yet to regain their freedom.
Correspondent Phil Ihaza, reports from Abuja Nigeria
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