U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris is meeting leaders from U.S.
universities on Monday to discuss abortion accesss.
Students in many states are expected to face challenges getting care
after the recent Supreme Court decision to end the nationwide
constitutional right to abortion.
Gabrielle Fahmy reports.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Monday, August 8, 2022
US stalls on Brazil weapons request
According to the Reuters news agency U.S. lawmakers are stalling on a
Brazilian request to purchase Javelin anti-tank weapons.
Washington is reportedly uneasy over selling the missiles to the
country's President Jair Bolsonaro.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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Brazilian request to purchase Javelin anti-tank weapons.
Washington is reportedly uneasy over selling the missiles to the
country's President Jair Bolsonaro.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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UN welcomes Gaza / Israel ceasefire
The United Nations has welcomed a ceasefire in Gaza and Israel.
It follows three days of fighting that lead to the deaths of at least 44 people.
Sarah Walton reports
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It follows three days of fighting that lead to the deaths of at least 44 people.
Sarah Walton reports
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Sudan Port Strike
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Demonstrators have closed Sudan's second largest sea port in the East of the country.
The protestors also blocked access to the Haidob Port in Red Sea State in an effort to force the Sudanese Sea Ports Corporation to pay compensation for the use of their land.
Naba Mohiedeen has more
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Bloomberg poll: UK economy shrank in Q2
The UK economy probably shrank in the second quarter of this year - that's according to a new poll of economists by Bloomberg.
Initial data for March to June is due out later this week, following a gloomy forecast from the Bank of England last week.
Giles Gibson reports from London.
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Action needed now over rising cost of living crisis says former UK PM
The cost of living crisis across the UK is predicted to get a lot worse by the end of the year.
Experts say that ordinary household bills could increase by £1.6k in the next 5 months.
Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown says it's time to act now and has criticised Parliament for not being recalled from recess.
He thinks caretaker Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Tory leadership candidates Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak should meet to come up with solutions to help the most vulnerable now, not in September.
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Illegal miners targeted
Some South African communities are not waiting for police to deliver on promises that illegal miners will be arrested and prosecuted. Groups of angry residents are burning homes and belongings of foreign nationals allegedly involved in illegal mining operations. Tolerance towards illegal immigrants has deteriorated since the July robbery and rape of a group of women, while they were filming a music video at a Krugersdorp mine dump. Mark Roughton reports.
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Ivorian President Ouattara pardons predecessor Gbagbo
Ivory Coast's President Alassane Ouattara has granted a presidential pardon to longtime rival Laurent Gbagbo.
The former leader was facing a 20 year prison sentence.
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Boko Haram Commander Killed
A leader of terror group Boko Haram, Alhaji Modu has been killed by Nigeria's armed forces.
The sect has been waging an insurgency in the country and other nations in the Lake Chad area for over a decade.
Correspondent Tesem Akende reports.
Take Radio
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UN CONDEMNS NUCLEAR POWER PLANT ATTACK IN UKRAINE
The UN Secretary General has condemned a rocket attack on a nuclear power plant in Ukraine.
Antonio Guterres said attacking nuclear plants was quote "suicidal" - calling for a team of international inspectors to be allowed to visit the facility in Southern Ukraine which is currently under Russian control.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
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Japan and the US target Solomon ties to counter China
Japan and the US are vowing to strengthen cooperation with the Solomon Islands, amid China’s growing influence in the Pacific region. The Islands have become the focus of geopolitical competition, after signing a security pact with Beijing in April.
Thisanka Siripala reports from Tokyo.
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Hong Kong cuts COVID-19 quarantine for arrivals to three days
Hong Kong is slashing its mandatory hotel quarantine rules for incoming travelers from a week to three days. The move follows months of lobbying from business groups for the COVID-19 restrictions to be eased.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Indian economy to see robust growth but inflationary pressure to remain high: Economists
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According to a new poll of economists, the Indian economy may have grown at nearly 15% in the first quarter of this year – signaling a strong post-pandemic recovery.
Analysts say growth in consumer demand has helped.
But skyrocketing inflation rates could still be a major worry for the economy, as Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.
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China Launches Military Drills in Yellow, Bohai Seas
China will carry out more military drills in the Yellow and Bohai seas following days of exercises encircling Taiwan in recent days.
Entry into the areas where the exercises are taking place is banned during that time.
Patrick Fok reports.
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Entry into the areas where the exercises are taking place is banned during that time.
Patrick Fok reports.
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Sunday, August 7, 2022
US Senate passes huge climate, health and tax bill
The United States Senate has passed a sweeping health care, tax and climate package, worth hundreds of billions of dollars.
The bill represents the largest climate investment in US history, with targets to reduce carbon emissions by up to 40% by the end of this decade.
From Washington, Benji Hyer reports.
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Friday, August 5, 2022
China suspends US cooperation, sanctions Pelosi for Taiwan trip
China has pulled out cooperation with the US and imposed sanctions on
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
It follows her trip to the island of Taiwan earlier this week, a move
which angered Beijing.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
It follows her trip to the island of Taiwan earlier this week, a move
which angered Beijing.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Russia ready to discuss prisoner swap with U.S. in Britney Griner case
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says Russia is ready to
discuss a prisoner swap in the case of a detained American basketball
star.
It comes a day after two-time U.S. Olympic gold medalist Britney
Griner was convicted to 9 years in prison in Moscow on drug charges.
Gabrielle Fahmy reports.
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discuss a prisoner swap in the case of a detained American basketball
star.
It comes a day after two-time U.S. Olympic gold medalist Britney
Griner was convicted to 9 years in prison in Moscow on drug charges.
Gabrielle Fahmy reports.
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Serbia and Kosovo to meet in Brussels to quell tensions
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The leaders of Serbia and Kosovo will meet in Brussels later this month in an attempt to resolve mounting tensions in the region - the two parties were invited by the European Union which will act as a moderator in the dispute.
Alex Cadier has more from Brussels
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US CAUTIONS AFRICA ON RUSSIA
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The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield has cautioned African leaders against conducting business with Russia.
She says despite the ongoing hard economic times, Africa should join the West to condemn Russia's action against Ukraine.
Linda Thomas - Greenfield made the remarks while delivering Joe Biden's message on Ukraine to Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni at State House Entebbe.
Hillary Ayesiga reports...
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Inflation in focus in coming week [PREVIEW]
Attention on Wall Street this week will be on a key piece of inflation
data due out on Wednesday.
Analysts will be keen to see whether interest rate hikes over recent
months are beginning to ease price pressures.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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data due out on Wednesday.
Analysts will be keen to see whether interest rate hikes over recent
months are beginning to ease price pressures.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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