President Joe Biden has announced the US will supply tanks to Ukraine,
following intense international pressure to provide heavier weaponry
to Kyiv.
It comes after Germany said it too would send tanks to the county,
ahead of an anticipated Russian spring offensive.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Personal grievances main cause of mass attacks in US according to US Secret Service
Personal, domestic or workplace disputes sparked half of mass attacks in the United States from 2016 to 2020 according to research from the U.S. Secret Service.
Nearly all of the attacks were carried out by men and a quarter were driven by conspiracy theories or hateful ideologies.
The report aims to prevent violence by identifying warning signs and comes days after a pair of mass shootings in California took the lives of 18 people.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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JURY DELIBERATIONS BEGIN IN TRIAL OF 2017 MANHATTAN ATTACK
Jury deliberations are underway in New York for the man on trial for a
deadly attack in Manhattan back 2017.
Sayfullo Saipov is accused of ramming down eight people on a bike path.
Jody Jacobs has more...
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deadly attack in Manhattan back 2017.
Sayfullo Saipov is accused of ramming down eight people on a bike path.
Jody Jacobs has more...
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RUSSIA REACTS TO GERMAN PROMISE OF TANKS TO UKRAINE
Russia says Germany's decision to send tanks to Ukraine is "extremely dangerous"; that it won't just hurt Russian soldiers but Ukrainian civilians as well.
Kyiv says it needs such tanks to break through Russian defensive lines and recapture lost territory -- and with Germany agreeing to send tanks, other Western countries have agreed to send tanks too.
Stuart Smith reports.
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Stuart Smith reports.
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Germany to send tanks to Ukraine
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has made a major military announcement -
promising to send tanks to Ukraine.
Kyiv has been urging western nations to send modern tanks to help in
the war effort against Russia.
Trent Murray reports from Berlin
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promising to send tanks to Ukraine.
Kyiv has been urging western nations to send modern tanks to help in
the war effort against Russia.
Trent Murray reports from Berlin
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Justin Bieber sells the rights to songs, latest artist to cash-in
Justin Bieber has sold the rights to his music catalog to Hipgnosis Songs Capital for an estimated $200 million, making him the latest artist to cash in.
Toni Waterman has more.
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Toni Waterman has more.
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White House publishes principles to protect renters
The White House is rolling out a number of principles to protect tenants and make rent more affordable.
President Biden has been under significant pressure to tackle soaring rent costs amid high inflation.
The announcement comes as average rents in America increased by 17.2 percent between February 2021 and 2022.
Sally Patterson has more.
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Microsoft works to address outages
Microsoft says it's recovered after a network outage left users around
the world unable to access its services.
This comes a day after the tech giant released its most disappointing
earnings results in years.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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the world unable to access its services.
This comes a day after the tech giant released its most disappointing
earnings results in years.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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US preparing to send tanks to Ukraine
The US is preparing to announce it's sending tanks to help Ukraine in
the war against Russia.
It comes after Germany confirmed it would be sending tanks to Kyiv.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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the war against Russia.
It comes after Germany confirmed it would be sending tanks to Kyiv.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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EU Pledges 102.5m Humanitarian Fund for Nigeria
The European Union has pledged one hundred and two million pounds for Nigeria and other countries battling an insurgency in the Lake Chad Basin.
Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.
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GERMANY PREPARING TO SEND MODERN TANKS TO UKRAINE: REPORTS
Germany is expected to make a major military announcement today in support of Ukraine - with reports the country will approve a request from Kyiv to provide modern tanks to help in the war effort against Russia.
The news comes amid speculation that the US is also about to announce American-made tanks could be on the way.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
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The news comes amid speculation that the US is also about to announce American-made tanks could be on the way.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
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RWANDA SHOOTS DRC PLANE OVER AIRSPACE VIOLATION
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Rwandan forces fired at a fighter jet from Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) that it says violated its airspace. This latest incident has further fueled tensions between the two countries.
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GERMANY TO SEND TANKS TO UKRAINE
Germany looks set send its main battle tanks to Ukraine, after weeks of pressure from Kyiv and its allies.
The decision would also permit other NATO countries to export their German-made Leopard 2 tanks.
The US is also expected to announce that it will supply some of its Abram tanks to Ukraine's forces for the war against Russia.
Former British Army Commander, Colonel Richard Kemp, says it's a long overdue from German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
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The decision would also permit other NATO countries to export their German-made Leopard 2 tanks.
The US is also expected to announce that it will supply some of its Abram tanks to Ukraine's forces for the war against Russia.
Former British Army Commander, Colonel Richard Kemp, says it's a long overdue from German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
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RWANDA SHOOTS DRC PLANE OVER AIRSPACE VIOLATION
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Rwandan forces fired at a fighter jet from Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) that it says violated its airspace. This latest incident has further fueled tensions between the two countries.
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Criticism mounts over India's ban on BBC documentary
Students allege power and internet services were cut off at one of India's top universities during a screening of the banned BBC documentary on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The Indian government has banned the sharing of the links to the documentary, calling it a 'propaganda piece' designed to push a discredited narrative.
The documentary examines Mr Modi's role as Chief Minister of Gujarat during deadly riots in the state in 2002. He has denied allegations that he failed to stop rioting.
Neha Poonia has more.
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The Indian government has banned the sharing of the links to the documentary, calling it a 'propaganda piece' designed to push a discredited narrative.
The documentary examines Mr Modi's role as Chief Minister of Gujarat during deadly riots in the state in 2002. He has denied allegations that he failed to stop rioting.
Neha Poonia has more.
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Search for missing crew after cargo ship sinks off Japan
A search is underway for the crew of a cargo ship which capsized and sank off Japan’s south-western coast.
Thirteen of the 22 person crew have been rescued but nine remain missing.
Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.
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China dismisses US criticism over its developing world debt policies
China is dismissing US criticism of its debt policies for developing countries. The US Treasury is accusing China of making it difficult for Zambia to pay off its debt obligations. Chinese state media says that’s just a political smear campaign.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Music industry representatives criticize Live Nation and Ticketmaster at Senate hearing
Live Nation and music industry representatives were grilled in the Senate on Tuesday, off the back of a major Taylor Swift ticket fiasco at the end of 2022.
Witnesses at the committee hearing criticized Ticketmaster for failing fans and artists.
Caroline Malone reports from Washington.
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Weak start to year for US economy
Data showed on Tuesday that the U.S. economy got off to a weak start in 2023.
Demand for goods and services fell for the fourth month in a row, according to the S&P surveys, which are one of the first indicators each month to assess the health of the economy.
Sally Patterson reports from New York.
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Classified documents found at Pence home
Classified documents have been found at the home of former U.S. Vice
President Mike Pence.
It comes after sensitive documents have also been found at the
residences of President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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President Mike Pence.
It comes after sensitive documents have also been found at the
residences of President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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