Donald Trump has again claimed that the gag order imposed on him by
the judge overseeing his criminal hush money case is unconstitutional.
At a hearing on Tuesday prosecutors accused the former president of
violating the order 11 times during recent weeks.
Judge Juan Mercan is yet to make a ruling on whether Trump's actions
warrant a fine or even prison time.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Biden signs foreign aid/Tik Tok bill (double wrap)
US president Joe Biden has signed into law a 95 billion dollar package to provide weapons and
funding to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan - as well as a possible ban on social media app TikTok.
It comes after months of political wrangling and delays over sending aid to overseas conflicts.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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Supreme Court considering if federal healthcare statue overrules Idaho abortion ban
Justices on the U.S. Supreme Court appear divided on whether the government has the power to penalise hospitals, which don't give emergency abortion care to women needing it.
One case cites a woman who was denied an emergency abortion in Idaho even though her water broke when she was five months pregnant, making her vulnerable to infection and blood loss. Caroline Malone reports.
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More US students walk out of lectures in support of Palestinians
Students are continuing to walk out of lectures across the US on Wednesday, in support of Palestinians in Gaza.
The past week has seen demonstrations on campuses from New York City to California - demanding universities boycott Israel.
Sally Patterson reports from Columbia University.
E.U. launches investigation into China's market for medical devices
The European Commission has launched an investigation into China's market for medical devices.
The probe is the latest flare-up in trade tensions between Brussels and Beijing.
Our Europe Correspondent Giles Gibson has more.
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UK Urging Increased Defence Spending From NATO Allies
Britain's Defence Secretary has said that NATO countries should increase defence spending to match the UK's new commitment.
It comes after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced the UK's pledge to ramp up defence spending to 2.5% of GDP.
Simon Gaitán reports.
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US Senate passes $95bn aid package
The US Senate has passed legislation that will provide weapons and
funding to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan - as well as a possible ban on
social media app TikTok.
It comes after months of political wrangling and delays over sending
aid to overseas conflicts.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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funding to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan - as well as a possible ban on
social media app TikTok.
It comes after months of political wrangling and delays over sending
aid to overseas conflicts.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Nigeria Freezes Over 300 Suspected Accounts to Secure its Foreign Exchange Market
Nigeria's anti graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC says it has frozen about 300 accounts to ensure safety of its foreign exchange market.
Tesem Akende reports from Jos.
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More than 3,000 jobs could go at French supermarket Casino
More than 3,000 jobs could be lost at the French supermarket Casino.
Last year, the chain completed a deal to avoid bankruptcy but it is still planning to sell off a number of its stores and warehouses, resulting in major job losses.
Ross Cullen reports.
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Supreme Court to hear abortion case - a clash between state and federal law
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments today (Wednesday) in a case involving the state of Idaho, an abortion ban and a federal law requiring hospitals to administer emergency care. Toni Waterman has more.
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America warns Islamabad of potential sanctions if it engages in business cooperation with Iran
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Iran's President has wrapped up a three-day official trip to Pakistan where the two nations agreed to expand bilateral cooperation.
However, the US has warned Islamabad of potential sanctions if it does more business with Iran.
Islamabad's engagement with Tehran comes at a time when the US has imposed new sanctions on Iran following its drone attack on Israel last week.
Hira Mustafa has more.
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Hungary could bring fuel price caps today.
On Wednesday, Hungary's government will decide whether to cap rising fuel prices, aiming to align them with the Central European average. However, some economists doubt the effectiveness of such measures, citing past failures to impose a cap on petrol costs.
Pablo Gutierrez Reports
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BLINKEN HEADS TO CHINA
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will arrive in China late Wednesday local time.
He will meet senior Chinese officials including Foreign Minister Wang Yi, in Shanghai and Beijing to discuss bilateral issues, including the crisis in the Middle East, the war in Ukraine, Taiwan and the South China Sea.
Laura Westbrook has more from Hong Kong.
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He will meet senior Chinese officials including Foreign Minister Wang Yi, in Shanghai and Beijing to discuss bilateral issues, including the crisis in the Middle East, the war in Ukraine, Taiwan and the South China Sea.
Laura Westbrook has more from Hong Kong.
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Indian yoga guru issues public apology in national newspapers over misleading ads
A popular Indian yoga guru has issued another public apology in leading newspapers in the country.
He is facing contempt of court proceedings for allegedly violating a court undertaking where his company had promised to not issue misleading ads.
The company has been claiming its ayurvedic products can cure chronic illnesses, including Covid, cancer and diabetes.
Priyata Brajabasi has more
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US CONGRESS PASSES SUPPORT PACKAGE FOR UKRAINE, ISRAEL, TAIWAN
The US Senate has approved a $95bn package which includes military aid for Ukraine, Taiwan and Israel.
President Joe Biden is expected to rapidly sign it into law after it passed Congress following months of delays.
The package includes $61bn of military support for Ukraine, which has been welcomed by Kyiv with its conflict with Russia at a critical juncture.
Chief political correspondent at the Times Aubrey Allegretti says it's a relief for western allies of the US.
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President Joe Biden is expected to rapidly sign it into law after it passed Congress following months of delays.
The package includes $61bn of military support for Ukraine, which has been welcomed by Kyiv with its conflict with Russia at a critical juncture.
Chief political correspondent at the Times Aubrey Allegretti says it's a relief for western allies of the US.
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Unemployment is the biggest economic issue for Indian government - Reuters poll
Unemployment is the biggest economic challenge that India's government will face following the ongoing election, according to a poll of economists conducted by Reuters.
Generating enough jobs has been a problem for India, despite the country being the fastest-growing major economy.
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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Modi defends controversial comments against Muslims in election speech
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi - who is in the middle of a reelection campaign - has for the first time defended comments that the opposition labelled as 'hate speech'.
Over the weekend, Modi told an election rally that his opponents would distribute the country's wealth to 'infiltrators' if voted back to power, a reference to the country's minority Muslim community.
Neha Poonia has more.
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Over the weekend, Modi told an election rally that his opponents would distribute the country's wealth to 'infiltrators' if voted back to power, a reference to the country's minority Muslim community.
Neha Poonia has more.
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Japan former PM meets with Trump
Japan’s government is declining to comment on a meeting between former Prime Minister Taro Aso and US presidential candidate Donald Trump.
The two met at Trump Tower in New York on Tuesday following a session of Trump’s criminal trial.
Chris Gilbert reports.
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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Trump calls for Judge to stand down over gag order dispute
Donald Trump says the gag order imposed on him is impacting his
freedom of speech.
The comments came after hearing on whether the former President has
been violating that gag order.
And the former publisher of the National Enquirer was back on the
stand during Trump's hush money trial.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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freedom of speech.
The comments came after hearing on whether the former President has
been violating that gag order.
And the former publisher of the National Enquirer was back on the
stand during Trump's hush money trial.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Hundreds join pro-Palestinian protests on US campuses
Pro-Palestinian protests are gaining momentum at colleges across the US, with hundreds of students being arrested in recent days.
Crowds are gathering on or near university campuses, calling on colleges to divest from military weapons manufacturers and pushing for a ceasefire in Gaza.
Sally Patterson reports from an NYU protest in Manhattan.
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