Tanzania says it is looking to use AI to boost how it uses its digital data pool and delivers e-related services.
Daniel Kijo reports.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Supreme Court to weigh if Trump can run for President
The US Supreme Court will hear arguments today on whether Donald Trump
has the right to appear on ballots.
The case will ultimately decide if the former president is eligible to
run for the White House again this year.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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has the right to appear on ballots.
The case will ultimately decide if the former president is eligible to
run for the White House again this year.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Williamson drops White House bid
Self-help writer Marianne Williamson has dropped her long-shot bid for
the White House.
Williamson was challenging president Joe Biden to lead the Democrats
in November's election.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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the White House.
Williamson was challenging president Joe Biden to lead the Democrats
in November's election.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Russian anti-war candidate Boris Nadezhdin banned from election
Russia's Central Election Commission has banned key opposition candidate, anti-war activist Boris Nadezhdin from running against Vladimir Putin in March Presidential elections. The country's electoral authority cited "irregularities" in the signatures submitted in support of his presidential bid. The Kremlin claimed the Election Committee had followed the rule of law and had "nothing to add" to that. Our correspondent Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.
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Hottest January on record sees average global temperature rise close to critical 2 degree mark
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The average global temperature has for the first time breached the 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels mark for an entire year - as 2024 saw the hottest January on record.
Scientists say the world is now closer to breaching the critical 2 degrees Celsius warming mark, which the 2015 Paris Accords considered a tipping point.
Ishan Garg has more from Brussels.
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Nigeria Secures AFCON Final Slot After South Africa Defeat
Nigeria's men's football team, the Super Eagles have advanced to the finals in the ongoing African Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.
They defeated South Africa Wednesday in the semi final encounter to secure the slot.
Correspondent Tesem Akende reports.
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Pakistan blocks internet access on polling day
As Pakistan votes to elect a new government today, internet services have been suspended across the country due to 'heightened security concerns', officials say.
Pakistan's poll body claims the Election Commission did not instruct the government to cut off internet services.
Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad.
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UK'S LABOUR DROPS GREEN PLEDGE
The UK's opposition Labour Party is scrapping a flagship environmental pledge after months of uncertainty.
It's stepping back from a promise to spend £28bn a year on green investment.
The governing Conservative Party has criticised Labour on the issue repeatedly - insisting it would need to be paid for with higher taxes.
Deputy political editor at the Financial Times Jim Pickard says it had become a millstone for Labour.
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It's stepping back from a promise to spend £28bn a year on green investment.
The governing Conservative Party has criticised Labour on the issue repeatedly - insisting it would need to be paid for with higher taxes.
Deputy political editor at the Financial Times Jim Pickard says it had become a millstone for Labour.
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Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley says India doesn't trust US to lead
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley has accused India of not trusting the US, claiming New Delhi has strategically maintained a close relationship with Russia.
Her comments come at a time when the White House has called the US' bilateral ties with New Delhi 'the most consequential one of our times.'
India has not responded to Haley's comments so far.
Priyata Brajabasi has more
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India keeps interest rates on hold
India's central bank has decided to keep interest rates on hold for the sixth consecutive meeting.
This comes as inflation in the country remains above the central bank's medium term target, while economic growth remains robust.
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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Pakistan cuts internet access as voting gets underway
Internet services in Pakistan have been temporarily suspended as the country votes to elect a new government.
On the eve of the elections, two bomb blasts in the Balochistan region had killed 28 people with officials saying the interent suspension is 'warranted'.
Our South Asia correspondent Neha Poonia has more.
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On the eve of the elections, two bomb blasts in the Balochistan region had killed 28 people with officials saying the interent suspension is 'warranted'.
Our South Asia correspondent Neha Poonia has more.
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Report Links More than 100 Websites Disguised as Local News to Beijing PR Firm
A new report linksmore than a hundred websites disguised as local news outlets pushing pro-China content to a Beijing public relations firm.
Toronto-based digital watchdog Citizen Lab says there is heightened risk of inadvertent amplification with harmful consequences.
Patrick Fok reports.
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S Korea president urging cooperation over forced labour compensation
South Korea’s president is urging businesses in the country to co-operate with companies in Japan in paying damages to the victims of historical cases of forced labour.
It comes after Korea’s top court in December upheld decisions ordering Japanese companies to compensate the families of victims who worked without pay under Japan’s colonial rule.
Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.
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At least nine dead from California storm
California officials say at least nine people have died as a result of the powerful winter storm that left a trail of destruction across the state this week.
Emergency crews are still scrambling to remove debris and respond to incidents.
Ira Spitzer reports.
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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
US Republicans block border and aid deal
US lawmakers have voted down legislation that would bring in new border restrictions and give aid to Ukraine and Israel.
Senate Republicans blocked the bipartisan border deal and foreign aid package, by 50 votes to 49.
Now, Democrats are trying to pass a revised bill which strips out the immigration measures and only includes aid.
Sally Patterson has more.
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Guterres says the world is in an 'Age Of Chaos'
The UN Secretary General has outlined his priorities for 2024 in a
speech at the General General Assembly on Wednesday.
Antonio Guterres has stressed the need for peace in the world saying
the world is in an "age of chaos".
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.
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speech at the General General Assembly on Wednesday.
Antonio Guterres has stressed the need for peace in the world saying
the world is in an "age of chaos".
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.
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Haley beaten by "none of these candidates" in Nevada Primary
Republican Presidential candidate Nikki Haley has been beaten by the "none of these candidates" option in Tuesday's Nevada Primary
Her rival Donald Trump was not even on the ballot.
The state-mandated contest isn't officially part of the Republican nominating process, and won't award any delegates.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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New stricter U.S. air pollution limits could save 4500 premature deaths
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The Biden administration has tightened rules on air pollution - so that from 2032 states have to reduce small particles in the air, also known as soot.
It's a reversal of a Trump administration push to maintain less strict levels.
Caroline Malone reports.
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Salah Abdesalam sent back to France from Belgium
Salah Abdeslam, who was convicted of murder and terrorism in relation to the 2015 Paris jihadist attacks - has been transferred from Belgium back to France.
The move had previously been blocked due to human rights concerns.
Giles Gibson reports from Brussels.
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France pays tribute to Oct. 7th attack victims
Emmanuel Macron has called the October 7th attacks in Israel "the greatest anti-Semitic massacre of our century." The French President made the remarks during a ceremony to honor the 42 French citizens who were killed exactly four months ago. Toni Waterman has more
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