The United Nations Secretary General says he is very worried about
where the world stands on climate.
Addressing the media at the UN Headquarters on Thursday, Antonio
Guiterres said countries are far off-track in meeting climate promises
and commitments.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Thursday, June 15, 2023
UN nuclear watchdog chief visits Ukraine nuclear plant
The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog visited the
Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plan on Thursday.
Rafael Mariano Grossi's visit comes after the recent dam burst in the
area and the increased counteroffensive by Ukraine forces.
Jody Jacobs has more on that story...
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Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plan on Thursday.
Rafael Mariano Grossi's visit comes after the recent dam burst in the
area and the increased counteroffensive by Ukraine forces.
Jody Jacobs has more on that story...
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White man accused of killing black New York performance artist indicted
A white man accused of killing a homeless black man on the New York subway has been indicted by a grand jury.
Last month Daniel Penny was charged with manslaughter for putting street artist Jordan Neely in a fatal chokehold.
Penny, a former US Marine, says he was trying to protect himself and other passengers, and did not intend to kill Neely.
Sally Patterson reports.
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Retail sales show underlying health in U.S. economy
U.S. retail sales figures out Thursday provide further signs that the
nation's economy remains resilient despite headwinds.
Inflation is cooling but elevated prices continue to impact consumer spending.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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nation's economy remains resilient despite headwinds.
Inflation is cooling but elevated prices continue to impact consumer spending.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Sudan representative calls for urgent assistance
Sudan's representative to the United Nations has called on the
Security Council for more assistance as the conflict back home
intensifies.
Security Council for more assistance as the conflict back home
intensifies.
The call comes after a governor from Sudan's Darfur region was killed
allegedly by Rapid Support Forces.
allegedly by Rapid Support Forces.
The UN Assistance Mission in Sudan says it is appalled and deeply shocked by the developments.
Jody Jacobs has more from the United Nations...
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Boris Johnson found guilty of misleading Parliament
Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been found guilty of deliberately and repeatedly misleading Parliament.
The long awaited findings were published in a report by a group of MPs over the 'partygate' scandal, where social gatherings were held in Downing Street during the pandemic lockdowns.
The report has caused yet more internal rifts within the ruling Conservative Party, as John Bevir (Beaver) now reports from the UK.
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The long awaited findings were published in a report by a group of MPs over the 'partygate' scandal, where social gatherings were held in Downing Street during the pandemic lockdowns.
The report has caused yet more internal rifts within the ruling Conservative Party, as John Bevir (Beaver) now reports from the UK.
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The Committee to Protect Journalists Urges US Govt to Discuss Press Crackdown in India
There are calls for the US Government to ask India to release 6 journalists currently detained in the country.
It comes ahead of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the US, at a time when there are fears of an increasing crackdown on a free press in India.
Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...
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It comes ahead of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the US, at a time when there are fears of an increasing crackdown on a free press in India.
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Food price increases slowing in France as inflation cools
Food price increases are slowing in France as the national statistics agency says that inflation in May was 5.1 per cent - that's down from 5.9 per cent in April.
Ross Cullen reports.
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Judge to Consider Request to Drop Some Charges Against Sam Bankman-Fried
Lawyers for Sam Bankman-Fried are expected to ask a judge to throw out many of the charges against him at a hearing on Thursday.
The disgraced ex-CEO of the crypto exchange FTX got a boost earlier in the week after a favorable court ruling in the Bahamas.
The disgraced ex-CEO of the crypto exchange FTX got a boost earlier in the week after a favorable court ruling in the Bahamas.
Ira Spitzer reports.
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Greek government declares three days of national mourning for migrant boat victims
The Greek government has declared three days of national mourning for the victims of a migrant boat sinking.
At least 78 people died after a packed fishing boat capsized about 50 miles off the coast of Greece on Wednesday.
Giles Gibson has more from Rome.
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Damning Report Finds Boris Johnson Deliberately Misled MPs
Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been found guilty of repeated contempts of parliament for deliberately misleading the House of Commons.
The damning report by the privileges committee of the UK parliament is in relation to the 'partygate' scandal, where social gatherings were held in Downing Street, in breach of the government's own strict pandemic guidelines.
The recommendation to suspend Mr Johnson from parliament for 90 days can't be enforced, as he stepped down as an MP last week, having been given an early copy of the report.
He has called it a 'political assassination', a 'witch hunt', and criticised the reports authors, his own Conservative Party and current Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
Despite the findings, political historian Sir Anthony Seldon has warned never to rule out a comeback.
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Nigeria's President Tinubu Suspends Head of Anti-graft Agency
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Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has suspended the head of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Abdulrasheed Bawa, indefinitely over allegations of abuse of office levelled against him.
The suspended EFCC boss was taken into custody of the Department of State Security for questioning shortly after his suspension was announced.
This move comes barely a week after the president suspended the country's Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele, over fraudulent activities.
Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja.
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Delhi Police file sexual harassment charges against ex-wrestling body chief
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The Delhi police have filed charges against India's wrestling body's ex-chief who's being accused of sexual harassment by some female wrestlers.
The athletes launched a protest demanding his arrest earlier this year – but have now suspended it after assurances from the government.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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India and Pakistan braced for Cyclone Biparjoy
More than 150,000 people have been evacuated from coastal areas of India and Pakistan, ahead of Cyclone Bipajoy making landfall.
With wind speeds of 150 kilometres per hour, the cyclone has the potential to destroy homes and cause power blackouts.
The storm is expected to make landfall in the western Indian state of Gujarat on Thursday evening local time.
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai
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Canada investigates claim Chinese communists dominate Asian infrastructure bank
CUE: Canada is investigating claims the Chinese Communist Party dominates the running of what’s often called “China’s World Bank”, headquartered in Beijing.
The bank was set up to lend money to Asian countries to develop infrastructure.
The bank’s communications director, who’s Canadian, made the allegations when he resigned this week.
Andrew Wood reports from Hong Kong:
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China Warns US Meeting Without Sincerity Will be Meaningless
Political commentators in China have warned if US diplomats come to the country "without sincerity" then the visit will be meaningless.
They were quoted in China's state-run Global Times ahead of US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken's trip in the coming days.
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They were quoted in China's state-run Global Times ahead of US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken's trip in the coming days.
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Japan SDF investigating after fatal shooting
Japan’s Self Defense Force is launching an investigation after a trainee shot and killed two others at a shooting range on Wednesday.
The 18-year old was arrested and all shooting ranges across the country shut down following the incident.
Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.
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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Mixed close on Wall Street after Fed announcement
U.S. stocks closed the day in mixed territory after the Federal
Reserve left interest rates unchanged for the first time in over a
year.
But the Fed left the door open for more rate hikes later in the year.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Reserve left interest rates unchanged for the first time in over a
year.
But the Fed left the door open for more rate hikes later in the year.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Blinken to travel to China for trip postponed by spy balloon
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to travel to Beijing this week, where the State Department says he will meet senior Chinese officials to discuss the importance of maintaining open lines of communication.
He cancelled a trip earlier this year after a suspected Chinese spy balloon was discovered in US airspace
Kate Fisher reports from Washington.
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US Fed pumps breaks on rate hikes, but signals more to come
The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday pumped the breaks on another rate rise but signaled more could be in the pipeline as inflation continues to run hot. Toni Waterman has more.
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