A New York Judge has ordered that former US president Donald Trump pay
over 350 million dollars in damages,
after finding him liable for fraud.
After a marathon court case, Judge Arthur Engoron also barred the
former president from doing business in New York.
Jody Jacobs reports from New York...
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Friday, February 16, 2024
US President Joe Biden blames Russian President Vladimir Putin for Alexei Navalny death
US President Joe Biden says his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin is "responsible" for the death of Russia's opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
In a press conference at the White House, Mr Biden said he's "outraged" but "not surprised" by the news, though he stopped short of calling it an "assassination."
Navalny died aged 47 on Friday in an Arctic Circle penal colony, according to the country's prison service.
He was poisoned before being arrested and prosecuted in Russia, and was serving 19 years in jail on extremism charges that are viewed by many Western nations as politically motivated.
Benji Hyer reports.
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BACK-ANNO: Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has lambasted statements made by Western leaders as "absolutely rabid." A spokesman for Vladmir Putin said Russia's penitentiary service was looking into Navalny's death but provided no further information.
Wholesale inflation in the U.S ticks up in January
The United States Producer Price index rose zero point three percent
following a decrease the month before.
The latest numbers are higher than expected with some economists
saying this is the latest sign that some inflation pressures in the
economy remain elevated.
Jody Jacobs reports from New York...
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following a decrease the month before.
The latest numbers are higher than expected with some economists
saying this is the latest sign that some inflation pressures in the
economy remain elevated.
Jody Jacobs reports from New York...
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Former FBI informant charged with lying over Biden business dealings
A former FBI informant has been charged with lying about Joe Biden and
his son's alleged business dealings with a Ukrainian company.
Republican lawmakers in December moved to impeach the president on
claims that he personally benefited from Hunter Biden's business
ventures.
If convicted Alex Smirnov faces the possibility of 25 years behind bars.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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his son's alleged business dealings with a Ukrainian company.
Republican lawmakers in December moved to impeach the president on
claims that he personally benefited from Hunter Biden's business
ventures.
If convicted Alex Smirnov faces the possibility of 25 years behind bars.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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Opposition Labour Party Win Two By-Elections in Major Blow for Governing Conservatives
The UK's opposition Labour Party has won two by-elections in a blow to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
Labour overturned large Conservative majorities in the seats of Wellingborough and Kingswood.
This comes a major blow to the governing Conservative Party ahead of an upcoming general election.
Stuart Smith reports.
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European leaders react to Alexei Navalny's death
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European leaders have reacted to the death of Russian dissident Alexei Navalny. The response comes after Russia' prison service announced that Navalny had died after falling ill during a walk.
Alex Cadier reports from Brussels
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Uganda in talks to import all its oil via Tanzania
Uganda is seeking to revamp its oil import procedures by shifting to Tanzania as its primary import hub. As it stands Ugandan fuel companies acquire 90 percent of their supplies through Kenyan companies.
Daniel Kijo reports from Dar es Salaam.
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Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny reportedly dead
Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny has reportedly died in prison. Navalny was the country's most prominent critic of the Putin government and had been serving a 19-year jail sentence at an Arctic penal colony. Julia Chapman reports from London.
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Trump questions Biden's Ohio toxic train trip
US President Joe Biden will visit the site of a toxic derailment in
Ohio on Friday.
However, there are questions about the timing of his trip, coming more
than a year after the incident.
Nick Harper reports from Austin.
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Ohio on Friday.
However, there are questions about the timing of his trip, coming more
than a year after the incident.
Nick Harper reports from Austin.
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Greek parliament approves same-sex marriage bill in historic vote
Same-sex civil marriages are now legal in Greece after a historic vote in the country's parliament.
The Greek Prime Minister said it "makes the lives of several of our fellow citizens better" but the Orthodox church has condemned the move.
Our Southern Europe correspondent Giles Gibson reports.
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Nigeria’s Central Bank Bars Foreign Oil Firms From Repatriating 100% Foreign Exchange Proceeds At Once
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Nigeria's central bank has set a limit on foreign currency transfers of proceeds from crude export by international oil companies to their parent companies abroad.
This is part of the government's measures to improve dollar supply in the country.
Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.
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Internet suspended in India's northeastern region of Manipur again
Two people have died and at least 25 injured in fresh violence in India's Manipur state.
Officials say they were forced to suspend internet services because social media was being used to 'incite' violence against security teams.
More than 200 people have been killed and 50,000 displaced since ethnic clashes first began in May last year.
The state still has tens of thousands of troops stationed there but continues to see clashes between two warring communities.
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Officials say they were forced to suspend internet services because social media was being used to 'incite' violence against security teams.
More than 200 people have been killed and 50,000 displaced since ethnic clashes first began in May last year.
The state still has tens of thousands of troops stationed there but continues to see clashes between two warring communities.
Neha Poonia has more.
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India's main opposition party says bank accounts unlocked briefly after tax freeze
India's main opposition party Congress says it has been allowed to access its bank accounts for four days hours after it claimed all of its bank accounts have been frozen months ahead of a national election.
The party has called this 'the death of democracy'.
India's ruling party led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is yet to respond.
Neha Poonia has more.
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France and Ukraine to sign bilateral security deal Friday
French President Emmanuel Macron and Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelensky are due to sign a bilateral security agreement on Friday. The deal comes amid ammunition shortages in Ukraine…as its war with Russia is about to enter its third year. Toni Waterman has more from Paris.
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LABOUR WINS TWO UK BY-ELECTIONS
The UK's opposition Labour Party has won two by-elections in a blow to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
Labour overturned large Conservative majorities in the seats of Wellingborough and Kingswood.
The Conservatives have now lost more by-elections for Westminster seats in the course of this Parliament than any government since the 1960s.
The new MP for Kingswood, Damien Egan, says his leader is ready to be Prime Minister.
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Labour overturned large Conservative majorities in the seats of Wellingborough and Kingswood.
The Conservatives have now lost more by-elections for Westminster seats in the course of this Parliament than any government since the 1960s.
The new MP for Kingswood, Damien Egan, says his leader is ready to be Prime Minister.
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Indian farmers continue to pressure government for higher crop prices
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A third round of talks between Indian farmers and government officials last night was inconclusive, as farmers demand higher prices for their crops.
A union is organising a nationwide strike on Friday, which follows protests this week as farmers continue to put pressure on prime minister Narendra Modi's government ahead of a general election this month.
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai .
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Thursday, February 15, 2024
Texas judge to decide on migrant arrest law
At a court hearing in Texas a judge seemed skeptical of a new law that
would give the state power to arrest anyone suspected of entering
Texas illegally.
Campaigners in Texas are trying to block the bill before it comes into
effect next month.
Nick Harper reports from Austin.
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Kristin Etter from Texas Immigration Law Council worries the law will
have a negative impact.
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would give the state power to arrest anyone suspected of entering
Texas illegally.
Campaigners in Texas are trying to block the bill before it comes into
effect next month.
Nick Harper reports from Austin.
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Kristin Etter from Texas Immigration Law Council worries the law will
have a negative impact.
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NYC sues social media companies over 'youth mental health crisis'
The city of New York City is suing several major social media platforms, accusing them of fueling a 'youth mental health crisis'.
Mayor Eric Adams says the lawsuit will hold TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, and YouTube accountable for 'endangering the mental health of children'.
The social media companies involved deny the allegations and say they are working hard to keep young people safe.
Sally Patterson reports.
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Trump hush money trial date set
A judge in New York has denied a motion to dismiss Donald Trump's hush
money case.
The trial is slated to begin on March 25th marking the first time a
former president will face a criminal trial.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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money case.
The trial is slated to begin on March 25th marking the first time a
former president will face a criminal trial.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Retail sales slump in January
Retail sales declined by a more than expected 0.8 percent in the U.S.
last month.
That marks the biggest dip since last March and has fueled fears that
consumer spending may be on the wane.
Williams Denselow reports from New York.
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last month.
That marks the biggest dip since last March and has fueled fears that
consumer spending may be on the wane.
Williams Denselow reports from New York.
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