Tanzania's government says it will use legal measures to deal with individuals who misuse ICT.
Daniel Kijo has more.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Friday, February 9, 2024
SCHOLZ AND BIDEN TO TALK GLOBAL SECURITY DURING DC MEETING
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has arrived in the United States for talks with President Joe Biden.
The pair are expected to discuss security in Europe as well as the war between Israel and Hamas.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
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The pair are expected to discuss security in Europe as well as the war between Israel and Hamas.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
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Zelensky replaces Ukraine's top commander Valery Zaluzhny
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the dismissal of the country's top general Valery Zaluzhny on Thursday, in one of the nation's biggest leadership shake-ups since Russia's full-scale invasion. Zaluzhny has been hailed a hero for preventing Russian forces from taking Kyiv, and for the liberation of dozens of territories in 2022. But after a failed counteroffensive last year, Zelensky says Ukraine is in "urgent need" of change.
Megumi Lim reports
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Communal violence in India's Uttarakhand over demolition of an Islamic school
Four people have been killed in violent clashes over the demolition of an Islamic school and a mosque in the north Indian state of Uttarakhand.
A curfew has been imposed, internet services are suspended and schools have been ordered shut.
Priyata Brajabasi has more
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Delayed Polling Results in Pakistan
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Election results in Pakistan have been delayed following the general election on Thursday.
Allies of the imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan claim that the government is rigging the results to prevent his party from winning.
The country's election commission has urged polling officers to promptly release results.
Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad.
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Poll suggests that Modi's BJP is poised to win a clear majority in India elections
Indian prime minister Narendra Modi's party appears to be likely to secure a clear majority in upcoming general elections, according to an opinion poll.
But it also revealed that his share of seats could decline.
Mr Modi will be seeking a rare third term in power in elections that are due to be held by May.
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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LABOUR UNDER FIRE OVER DROPPING OF GREEN PLAN
The UK's opposition Labour Party's defending a move to drop a flasgship green investment plan.
It had previously said it would invest 28 billion pounds a year on environmental projects if it wins the next election.
Now Labour leader Keir Starmer says that wouldn't be affordable because of damage the Conservative government have caused to the economy.
The Conservatives say it's another example of Starmer 'flip-flopping'.
Co-executive director of the Green New Deal Rising campaign Fatima Ibrahim says she's incredibly disappointed.
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It had previously said it would invest 28 billion pounds a year on environmental projects if it wins the next election.
Now Labour leader Keir Starmer says that wouldn't be affordable because of damage the Conservative government have caused to the economy.
The Conservatives say it's another example of Starmer 'flip-flopping'.
Co-executive director of the Green New Deal Rising campaign Fatima Ibrahim says she's incredibly disappointed.
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Biden lashes out at criticism over memory
US President Joe Biden has responded angrily to questions raised about his memory in the investigation into his handling of classified documents.
Biden's age remains a concern for voters ahead of November's election.
Ira Spitzer reports.
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Thursday, February 8, 2024
In bombshell report, US Special Prosecutor says Biden's memory "significantly limited"
US President Joe Biden will not face criminal charges over his mishandling of classified documents dating back to his time as Barack Obama's Vice President.
But a Department of Justice Special Prosecutor has revealed that the President is suffering from "significant limitations" with regard to his memory.
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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President Joe Biden will not face criminal charges for mishandling classified documents
US President Joe Biden will *not* face criminal charges following a year-long investigation into his mishandling of classified documents containing details about military and foreign policy, and other sensitive national security matters.
A report, from the Justice Department's special counsel overseeing the probe, confirmed that Mr Biden "wilfully" retained materials marked 'top secret' in his private home and office, but it stopped short of recommending prosecution.
Benji Hyer has the details.
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BACK-ANNO: President Biden said in a statement that he's "pleased" with the report's findings, despite investigators calling him "an elderly man with a poor memory," which may raise concerns about his competency as he campaigns to hold the White House.
Antonio Guterres calls for speedy UN reforms
The UN Secretary General says reforming the United Nations has become
a top priority.
Speaking at the United Nations on Thursday, Antonio Guterres said the
world needs institutions that are aligned with the times.
He has also called for concrete steps to be taken towards a two-State
solution in the Middle East, based on UN resolutions, international
law and previous agreements.
Jody Jacobs reports from New York...
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a top priority.
Speaking at the United Nations on Thursday, Antonio Guterres said the
world needs institutions that are aligned with the times.
He has also called for concrete steps to be taken towards a two-State
solution in the Middle East, based on UN resolutions, international
law and previous agreements.
Jody Jacobs reports from New York...
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Supreme Court skeptical of Trump ballot ban
The US Supreme Court has appeared largely skeptical of arguments that
Donald Trump is not eligible to run for president again.
It's a landmark legal case brought by the state of Colorado, which
has previously ruled the former president's name should not appear on
voters' ballots.
Caroline Malone reports from Washington.
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Donald Trump is not eligible to run for president again.
It's a landmark legal case brought by the state of Colorado, which
has previously ruled the former president's name should not appear on
voters' ballots.
Caroline Malone reports from Washington.
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American Palestinian man stabbed as US hate crimes soar
The stabbing of a Palestinian American man in the US state of Texas was a hate crime, according to police.
A 36-year-old man, Bert James Baker was arrested following an alleged attack on a Muslim victim over the weekend.
It comes amid a surge in hate crimes targeting Arabs, Muslims and Jews, linked to the war in Gaza.
Sally Patterson reports.
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Sally Patterson
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US Senate to vote on foreign aid bill amid gridlock
Lawmakers in the United States Senate are planning to vote today (Thursday) on a funding bill that would send billions of dollars in aid to Ukraine and Israel.
The bill would provide military, security and humanitarian assistance for the war-torn nations, but it doesn't include US border security measures that were part of a wider package struck down earlier in the week.
Benji Hyer reports.
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AI TO BE USED BY TANZANIA GOVERNMENT
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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DUR: 27 Secs
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.
Take Radio
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