The United Nations long awaited report into allegations of human
rights violations against the Uighur Muslim population in China's
northern Xinjiang region has been released.
In it the United Nations says the claims of torture are "credible".
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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U.S. Stocks slump for a fourth straight session
U.S. stocks fell for a fourth session in a row Wednesday as the
Federal Reserve warns it is prepared to take strong action to ease
inflation.
Recent comments from Fed members have stunted what had been a strong
few trading weeks on Wall Street.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Federal Reserve warns it is prepared to take strong action to ease
inflation.
Recent comments from Fed members have stunted what had been a strong
few trading weeks on Wall Street.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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California heat wave could stress power grid
California is bracing for record-high temperatures, which are likely to stress the state's electricity grid as a result of air conditioner use.
Officials have warned that people may be asked to conserve electricity to avoid blackouts.
Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco.
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EU toughens visa rules for Russian tourists
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The European Union has agreed to make visa applications more difficult for Russian tourists following mounting pressure from a coalition of member states. Brussels stopped short of implementing a blanket ban on Russian tourists after opposition from France and Germany.
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Train drivers from 12 rail companies set to go on strike
Train drivers from multiple UK rail operators will go on strike next month.
This will be the 3rd time this year that rail staff have gone on strike over pay.
Aslef, the union representing those going on strike in September, says its members don't want to strike but their hand has been forced by the companies they work for.
Chris Jones explains more from London.
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Life expectancy in the U.S. has dropped for the second year in a row.
Life expectancy in the U.S. has dropped for the second year in a row.
According to new federal health data, Americans can now expect to live an average of 76 years at birth - the lowest age in decades.
The COVID-19 pandemic is the main driver behind the decline, but not the only cause.
Toni Waterman has more from Texas.
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According to new federal health data, Americans can now expect to live an average of 76 years at birth - the lowest age in decades.
The COVID-19 pandemic is the main driver behind the decline, but not the only cause.
Toni Waterman has more from Texas.
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New Omicron booster vaccines to be ready in a few days, pending CDC review
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized a new Omicron focused COVID-19 booster shot.
Once it's been reviewed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the vaccines will be available for the public.
U.S. Correspondent Caroline Malone reports.
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IAEA reaches Zaporizhzhia ahead of nuclear plant inspection
A team from the UN nuclear watchdog has arrived in Zaporizhzhia in
Ukraine to inspect a nuclear power plant that was seized by Russia.
The inspectors have had to travel through an active war zone to reach the site.
Sarah Walton reports
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Ukraine to inspect a nuclear power plant that was seized by Russia.
The inspectors have had to travel through an active war zone to reach the site.
Sarah Walton reports
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World leaders play tribute to Gorbachev
U.S. President Joe Biden has paid tribute to Mikhail Gorbachev who
died on Tuesday.
And the United Nations Secretary-General says the world has lost a
towering global leader.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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died on Tuesday.
And the United Nations Secretary-General says the world has lost a
towering global leader.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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Queen to receive new PM in Scotland
Britain's next prime minister will travel to Scotland in order for the Queen to invite them to form a new government. The formality is normally conducted at Buckingham Palace, but the 96-year-old monarch is suffering from poor mobility. Julia Chapman has more from London.
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Justice Dept: Trump "concealed" top secret files at property
The US Justice Department alleges top secret documents were moved and
hidden at Donald Trump's Florida residence.
In a court filing the department says the former president's advisers
deliberately misled officials by claiming there was no longer any
sensitive material at the Mar-a-Lago property.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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hidden at Donald Trump's Florida residence.
In a court filing the department says the former president's advisers
deliberately misled officials by claiming there was no longer any
sensitive material at the Mar-a-Lago property.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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CLAIMS SHAMIMA BEGUM 'SMUGGLED' INTO SYRIA BY INTELLIGENCE AGENT
Shamima Begum, the British schoolgirl who left her parents home to travel to Syria to join Islamic State, is believed to have been assisted by an intelligence agent linked to Canada. The BBC says it has seen files showing a man helped move Ms Begum and other Britons into Syria, via a people smuggling network headquartered in the city of Raqqa.
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Paris marks 25 years since death of Princess Diana in car crash
Today / Wednesday / August 31 marks 25 years since the death of Princess Diana, who was killed in a car accident inside a Paris tunnel back in 1997.
Diana's death at the age of 36 caused an outpouring of grief around the world- although her legacy continues to live on.
FSN'S Sarah Coates has more from Paris.
Diana's death at the age of 36 caused an outpouring of grief around the world- although her legacy continues to live on.
FSN'S Sarah Coates has more from Paris.
Tributes paid to Princess Diana on 25th anniversary of death
Tributes have been paid to Princess Diana on the 25th anniversary of her death.
The Princess of Wales was killed in a car crash in Paris in 1997, along with her partner Dodi Al-Fayed.
Our UK correspondent Sally Patterson has more in London.
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Nigeria Has Highest Number of Missing Persons in Africa
The International Committee of the Red Cross, ICRC says Nigeria has the highest number of missing persons in Africa.
Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.
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Mikhail Gorbachev dies aged 91, world reacts to leader who helped end the Cold War
Former Soviet Union leader Mikhail Gorbachev died on Tuesday at the age of 91.
He's been praised by many world leaders for his role in ending the cold war and his slogan Demokratizatsiya.
FSN's Simon Marks was based in Moscow in the 1990s and interviewed Gorbachev after he left office.
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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson pays tribute to Mikhail Gorbachev
Leaders across Europe have praised the actions of the late Mikhail Gorbachev who died on Tuesday aged 91.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is the latest to do so.
He said that the former leader of the Soviet Union changed Europe's path for the better and effectively ended the cold war.
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KREMLIN SENDS CONDOLENCES AFTER DEATH OF MIKHAIL GORBACHEV
On behalf of Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Kremlin has expressed its deep condolences to the family and friends of ex-Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev, who died in hospital on Tuesday.
The Kremlin says a personal telegram will be sent by the President on Wednesday.
Gorbachev presided over major economic and political reforms that brought the Soviet Union to an end in 1991, and is also credited with bringing about the end to the Cold War.
Stuart Smith reports from Moscow.
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TORIES INTO FINAL LEADERSHIP STRAIGHT
Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak are making a final push to win over Conservative Party members in the race to be the next UK Prime Minister.
The last leadership hustings takes place in London later before voting closes on Friday.
The winner will be announced on Monday - with Foreign Secretary Liz Truss expected to take victory and become Prime Minister on Tuesday.
Former Prisons Minister - Victoria Atkins - who is supporting Rishi Sunak - says the next administration needs to have a credible plan for inflation to avoid making it worse.
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The last leadership hustings takes place in London later before voting closes on Friday.
The winner will be announced on Monday - with Foreign Secretary Liz Truss expected to take victory and become Prime Minister on Tuesday.
Former Prisons Minister - Victoria Atkins - who is supporting Rishi Sunak - says the next administration needs to have a credible plan for inflation to avoid making it worse.
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US announces $30mn in aid for flood-hit Pakistan
The United States has announced $30 million of support to help Pakistan, where flooding has affected more than 33 million people and claimed more than 1,100 lives.
This comes after the United Nations launched an appeal for $160 million in emergency funding to help Pakistan through the crisis.
Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports.
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