The U.S. unemployment rate has fallen to near 50 year lows despite
weaker than expected job growth last month.
Wages also ticked up which will be of keen interest to the Federal
Reserve and its efforts to cool price pressures.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Friday, August 4, 2023
Two Tennessee lawmakers win back their seats after expulsion
Two Democrats in Tennessee who had been expelled from the state
legislature for participating in a gun control protest have their
seats back.
The Republican led state House voted to expel Justin Jones and Justin
J. Pearson in April claiming they had brought "disorder and dishonor"
to the House.
Our US' Correspondent, Jody Jacobs has more...
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legislature for participating in a gun control protest have their
seats back.
The Republican led state House voted to expel Justin Jones and Justin
J. Pearson in April claiming they had brought "disorder and dishonor"
to the House.
Our US' Correspondent, Jody Jacobs has more...
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ECOWAS Sends Another Delegation to Niger Republic for Mediation
West Africa's regional bloc, the Economic Community of West African States has sent another three man delegation to Niger Republic, with a mandate to expeditiously resolve the current political impasse in the country.
Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.
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GREENPEACE ACTIVISTS WHO SCALED UK PM'S HOUSE RELEASED ON BAIL
Five Greenpeace activists have been released on bail after draping the UK Prime Minister's country home in black fabric on Thursday.
They were protesting the Government's decision to issue 100 new licenses for oil and gas extraction, at a time when the International Energy Agency says no new developments should begin if the world hopes to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Stuart Smith reports from London.
They were protesting the Government's decision to issue 100 new licenses for oil and gas extraction, at a time when the International Energy Agency says no new developments should begin if the world hopes to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Stuart Smith reports from London.
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India's Supreme Court suspends Rahul Gandhi's Conviction over Defamation Case
India's Supreme Court has suspended the conviction of the country's main opposition leader, allowing him to contest national elections scheduled for next year.
Rahul Gandhi will be allowed to return to Parliament after his defamation conviction was suspended by the Supreme Court.
Sreoshi Mukherjee reports from the Indian capital...
Rahul Gandhi will be allowed to return to Parliament after his defamation conviction was suspended by the Supreme Court.
Sreoshi Mukherjee reports from the Indian capital...
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Niger cancels military agreements with France
The military junta in Niger, which deposed the West African country's president last week, has scrapped a number of security and defense agreements with France.
France currently has around 1,500 troops in Niger but counter-terrorism operations have been suspended since the ousting of Mohamed Bazoum.
Ross Cullen reports from Paris.
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NHS TO USE MORE PRIVATE PROVISION
The UK government says it will expand the use of the private sector to bring down a backlog in the National Health Service.
The plan is designed to unlock spare capacity by allowing the NHS to purchase more care from private firms.
A record 7.5 million people are waiting for treatment on the NHS, with the opposition Labour Party accusing the government of 'dither and delay'.
But health minister Maria Caulfield says the new measures will help...soon.
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The plan is designed to unlock spare capacity by allowing the NHS to purchase more care from private firms.
A record 7.5 million people are waiting for treatment on the NHS, with the opposition Labour Party accusing the government of 'dither and delay'.
But health minister Maria Caulfield says the new measures will help...soon.
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US Navy "Chinese spies" arrested
CUE: In California, two sailors in the US Navy have been arrested on charges of selling secrets to China. China’s said it wasn’t aware of the details of the cases, and accused the American government and media of frequently “hyping up” cases of apparent espionage with “groundless slander”
Andrew Wood reports from Hong Kong
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India introduces new rules for laptop and tablet imports
India has imposed new licensing requirements for imports of laptops, tablet devices, and personal computers.
The move could impact companies including Apple and Samsung.
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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Cop killed in fresh violence in India's Manipur
More than three months since ethnic clashes first began in Manipur, the northeastern region remains restive.
Mobs are now attacking police posts in the region, even as tens of thousands of security forces remain deployed there.
More than 120 people have died in the violence so far. Indian opposition parties have been demanding a discussion on the violence in Parliament and have moved a no-confidence motion against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Neha Poonia has more.
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Mobs are now attacking police posts in the region, even as tens of thousands of security forces remain deployed there.
More than 120 people have died in the violence so far. Indian opposition parties have been demanding a discussion on the violence in Parliament and have moved a no-confidence motion against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Neha Poonia has more.
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Indian officials claim normalcy returning after communal clashes near Delhi
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Indian officials say normalcy is gradually returning after communal clashes in the district of Nuh - some 85 kilometers away from the Indian capital.
The Muslim-dominated district was rocked by violence after a Hindu procession was allegedly attacked by locals.
Authorities have arrested more than 150 people in relation to the violence.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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Thailand Postpones Parliamentary Vote on New PM
Thailand has postponed a parliamentary vote on the country's next prime minister after a court put off a decision in a case involving the winners of May elections.
The development raises questions about political stability in Thailand after the Move Forward party was blocked from power.
Patrick Fok reports.
Two US Sailors Arrested on China Spying Charges
Two US navy sailors in California have been charged with selling national security secrets to China.
Both men have pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Ira Spitzer reports.
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Thursday, August 3, 2023
U.S. stocks tick down despite inflation hopes
U.S. stocks lost ground again on Thursday despite hopes that inflation
will continue to fall.
The markets are still digesting the move by Fitch to downgrade the
United States' credit rating.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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will continue to fall.
The markets are still digesting the move by Fitch to downgrade the
United States' credit rating.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Trump pleads not guilty to election charges
Former US President Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to plotting to
overturn the 2020 presidential election result.
He was arraigned on four charges relating to his efforts to stay in
power after losing to Joe Biden.
Benji Hyer sent this report from outside the courthouse in Washington.
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overturn the 2020 presidential election result.
He was arraigned on four charges relating to his efforts to stay in
power after losing to Joe Biden.
Benji Hyer sent this report from outside the courthouse in Washington.
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Mexican Authorities Work to ID Body Found in Floating Border Barrier
Mexican officials are working to identify the bodies of two people found in the Rio Grande [RIO GRAND] river bordering the US state of Texas.
One of the bodies was stuck in the controversial floating barrier that Texas recently installed to deter migrants from crossing.
US correspondent Ira Spitzer has more.
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US synagogue shooter given death penalty
A US man has been sentenced to death for an attack on a synagogue that left 11 dead.
Robert Bowers burst into the Tree of Life Synagogue in 2018 and shot worshippers during Saturday morning prayers.
It was the deadliest antisemitic attack in US history.
Sally Patterson reports.
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North Korea confirms they have Travis King
North Korea has confirmed that the US soldier who crossed over from
South Korea is in fact in custody.
This is the first response from Pyongyang on Travis King who in July
broke away from a group tour of the demilitarized zone and ran into
North Korea.
Jody Jacobs has those details...
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South Korea is in fact in custody.
This is the first response from Pyongyang on Travis King who in July
broke away from a group tour of the demilitarized zone and ran into
North Korea.
Jody Jacobs has those details...
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UN urges action on global food insecurity
The United Nations says the world is at a tipping point when it comes
to food insecurity.
Speaking at a UN Security Council meeting the U.S. accused Russia of
using food as blackmail.
William Denselow reports from New York where the UN is headquartered.
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to food insecurity.
Speaking at a UN Security Council meeting the U.S. accused Russia of
using food as blackmail.
William Denselow reports from New York where the UN is headquartered.
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DC prepares for Trump court appearance
Security is tight in Washington DC ahead of Donald Trump's appearance
in court where he'll be charged with trying to overturn the 2020
election result.
Trump says the charges against him are an "unprecedented
weaponization" of the Justice Department.
This is Trump's third indictment, following charges for hiding
classified documents and making hush money payments to an adult film
star.
Kate Fisher is outside the court in Washington.
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Kate Fisher is outside the court in Washington.
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in court where he'll be charged with trying to overturn the 2020
election result.
Trump says the charges against him are an "unprecedented
weaponization" of the Justice Department.
This is Trump's third indictment, following charges for hiding
classified documents and making hush money payments to an adult film
star.
Kate Fisher is outside the court in Washington.
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Kate Fisher is outside the court in Washington.
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