Voters in Ohio have rejected an effort to raise the threshold required
to make constitutional amendments in the U.S. state.
The move is seen as a major victory for pro-abortion supporters.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
50 INJURED AFTER EXPLOSION AT MOSCOW OPTICS FACTORY
At least 50 people have been injured 50 kilometres northeast of Moscow after an optics factory exploded.
The cause is under investigation, though the emergency services do not at this point believe it's the result of a Ukrainian drone attack.
Stuart Smith reports.
The cause is under investigation, though the emergency services do not at this point believe it's the result of a Ukrainian drone attack.
Stuart Smith reports.
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Italian media: 41 migrants dead after boat sank in Mediterranean
Italian media are reporting that at least 41 migrants have died after their boat sank in the Mediterranean Sea.
Four survivors have now reached the Italian island of Lampedusa, which lies off the coast of Tunisia and is a common target for migrant boats.
Giles Gibson has more from Rome.
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11 people missing after fire in holiday home in eastern France
11 people are missing after a fire in a holiday home in eastern France.
The blaze broke out in a chalet for people who have a disability, and 17 of those inside were brought to safety by the emergency services.
Ross Cullen reports.
British water companies face legal action over sewage discharges
British water companies could be taken to court in a collective lawsuit over the discharge of raw sewage into the country's waterways. If the action is successful, the public could receive around $100m in compensation. Julia Chapman reports.
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UK AND TURKEY ANNOUNCE MIGRATION DEAL
The UK's announced a deal with Turkey designed to disrupt people smuggling gangs.
London says it will involve more collaboration between UK and Turkish officials and the disruption of supply chains for materials involved in iillegal migration - such as the manufacture of dinghies.
The opposition Labour Party says the government is trying to distract from its failure to bring down illegal migration and asylum application backlogs.
Immigration minister Robert Jenrick says the tie-up with Turkey will be wide-ranging.
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London says it will involve more collaboration between UK and Turkish officials and the disruption of supply chains for materials involved in iillegal migration - such as the manufacture of dinghies.
The opposition Labour Party says the government is trying to distract from its failure to bring down illegal migration and asylum application backlogs.
Immigration minister Robert Jenrick says the tie-up with Turkey will be wide-ranging.
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Rahul Gandhi expected to lead he charge on day 2 of no-confidence debate
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The debate on the motion of no confidence against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government continues on Wednesday.
Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi is expected to lead the charge as critics accuse Mr. Modi's government of inaction in Manipur.
Ethnic clashes there have claimed at least 150 lives since May – and injured hundreds of others.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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China suffers deflation as prices fall in July
CUE: Unlike most big economies that are suffering from IN-flation,
China is now experiencing DE-flation.
Prices are falling. … and that is bad news for the Chinese economy.
Here's Andrew Wood in Hong Kong to explain why...
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Typhoon Khanun takes last swing at west Japan
The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for strict vigilance as typhoon Khanun continues to hit the country’s western regions.
The storm approached the large island of Kyushuu on Wednesday bringing more torrential rain and severe winds.
Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.
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Second Son of Thai King Makes Surprise Return
The second son of Thailand's king has made a surprise return to the country after staying away for nearly thirty years.
Speaking to reporters at a child-care centre in Bangkok, he said he was delighted to be back.
Patrick Fok reports.
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Tory Lanez Sentenced to 10 Years for Shooting Fellow Rapper Megan Thee Stallion
Canadian rapper Tory Lanez has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for shooting fellow rapper Megan Thee [THE] Stallion in the feet during an argument .
Lanez, whose real name is Daystar Peterson, was convicted last year on three felony counts related to the 2020 shooting.
Ira Spitzer reports.
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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Legislators visit U.S. Mexico border condemning 'drowning devices' put in river
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Texas legislators visited the U.S. Mexico border region of Eagle Pass on Tuesday, to speak out against the state's Lone Star policy, that includes a barrier put in the middle of the Rio Grande river to block migrants.
People trying to cross over have died in the waterway including one person whose body was found caught in the barrier last week.
Caroline Malone reports.
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Artemis space mission on schedule
NASA says its Artemis II mission is proceeding on schedule and remains
slated to orbit the moon's South Pole next year.
U.S. officials say there is a space race to return to the moon with
China seen as the biggest competition.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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slated to orbit the moon's South Pole next year.
U.S. officials say there is a space race to return to the moon with
China seen as the biggest competition.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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US stocks down following weak China trade data
US stocks were down on Tuesday following weak China trade data.
Meanwhile, potential downgrades by credit ratings agency Moody's Investors Service spooked markets.
Sally Patterson reports.
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Storms pummel US east coast, wreaking havoc
Thousands of Americans remain without power after violent storms battered multiple states along the east coast of the US on Monday night.
Two people were killed and thousands of flights were disrupted across multiple cities.
Benji Hyer reports.
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US accuses Wagner of 'taking advantage' of Niger instability
The United States has accused Russia's Wagner mercenary group of 'taking advantage' of instability in Niger.
The West African country witnessed a coup on July 26, ousting the democratically elected president.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told the BBC there are concerns the Russian group could 'manifest itself' in parts of the Sahel Region.
Sally Patterson reports from New York.
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Amazon nations gather for climate talks
Leaders from eight Amazon nations are gathering in Brazil for talks on
deforestation and wider climate-related issues.
A major goal is to reach a broad agreement on ending deforestation by
the end of the decade.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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deforestation and wider climate-related issues.
A major goal is to reach a broad agreement on ending deforestation by
the end of the decade.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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Los Angeles City Workers Strike as Labor Dispute Intensifies
More than 11,000 Los Angeles city employees are planning to walk off the job today [TUESDAY] as a labor dispute with the city intensifies.
The strike is the first of its kind in more than 40 years.
Ira Spitzer reports.
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West African Leaders to Meet on Niger After Junta Defies Deadline
INTRO
West African leaders are scheduled to meet for a second time in Abuja to decide on the next step of action on Niger after the military junta defied their demands.
The leaders of the regional bloc, ECOWAS had issued a one week ultimatum to the coup plotters to reinstate president Bazoum or face possible military intervention.
Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.
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UK: BOARDING ASYLUM BARGE 'NOT A CHOICE'
Asylum seekers who refuse to board a barge in southern England could have their support from the UK government cancelled.
Around 15 people have spent a first night on the Bibby Stockholm - but around 20 people refused to take up the accomodation which is designed to save taxpayer money being spent on hotels.
The Home Office says asylum seekers are being offered spots on the floating vessel on a "no-choice basis".
Border Management and Immigration expert - Sara Pownall - says the controversial scheme is an unworkable response to a backlog in asylum claims.
IN: 'The barge...
OUT: ...overnight.'
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Around 15 people have spent a first night on the Bibby Stockholm - but around 20 people refused to take up the accomodation which is designed to save taxpayer money being spent on hotels.
The Home Office says asylum seekers are being offered spots on the floating vessel on a "no-choice basis".
Border Management and Immigration expert - Sara Pownall - says the controversial scheme is an unworkable response to a backlog in asylum claims.
IN: 'The barge...
OUT: ...overnight.'
DUR: 29 seconds
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