A US federal judge has ruled that Google maintains an illegal monopoly in online search.
The decision could fundamentally alter how large technology companies do business.
Ira Spitzer has more.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Monday, August 5, 2024
Hurricane hits US coastline
A major tropical storm has made landfall in Florida — already causing deaths and catastrophic flooding.
It's expected to bring "life-threatening" surges and record rainfall in coming days, as Benji Hyer reports.
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Biden meets National Security team over Middle East concerns
US President Joe Biden is meeting / has met [scheduled 215pm EST] with
his National Security team amid fears of a wider regional war erupting
in the Middle East.
There are heightened concerns Iran is planning a retaliatory attack
against Israel following the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in
Tehran and a Hezbollah commander in Beirut.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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his National Security team amid fears of a wider regional war erupting
in the Middle East.
There are heightened concerns Iran is planning a retaliatory attack
against Israel following the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in
Tehran and a Hezbollah commander in Beirut.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Markets in a tailspin over US economic slowdown
US Stocks tumbled at the opening of the bell at the New York Stock
exchange on Monday as fears about a US economic slowdown sent
shockwaves of fear through global markets.
The volatility even spread to other markets in Asia and Europe, as
Japanese stocks suffered their biggest ever daily loss closing more
than 12% lower.
Jody Jacobs reports from New York.
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exchange on Monday as fears about a US economic slowdown sent
shockwaves of fear through global markets.
The volatility even spread to other markets in Asia and Europe, as
Japanese stocks suffered their biggest ever daily loss closing more
than 12% lower.
Jody Jacobs reports from New York.
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Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has been behind bars for a year now
Intro:
Monday marks a year since Imran Khan, Pakistan's former-Prime Minister, was jailed.
To mark the day, his party has given a call to hold nationwide protests
Hira Mustafa has more.
Monday marks a year since Imran Khan, Pakistan's former-Prime Minister, was jailed.
To mark the day, his party has given a call to hold nationwide protests
Hira Mustafa has more.
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TikTok agrees to withdraw TikTok Lite from Europe
TikTok has agreed to permanently withdraw its TikTok Lite Rewards
program from the European Union.
The move came after the EU raised concerns over the addictiveness of
its features.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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program from the European Union.
The move came after the EU raised concerns over the addictiveness of
its features.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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European stocks in the red amid global sell-off
Stocks in Europe slid into the red in Monday's early trading, as a global selloff gathered momentum.
The rout was initially sparked by a disappointing jobs report in the U.S. at the end of last week - but has now spread to Europe and Asia.
Giles Gibson has more from Rome.
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Ukraine begins deploying long-awaited F-16 jets
Ukrainian pilots have begun flying the American-made F-16 jets for operations inside the country, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced over the weekend, confirming their long-awaited arrival.
Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv
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Sheikh Hasina resigns, flees Bangladesh
Bangladesh's long-serving Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and fled the country.
It's unclear who will now govern the country, but Bangladesh's Army chief is set to address the nation later today.
Our South Asia correspondent Neha Poonia has more.
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It's unclear who will now govern the country, but Bangladesh's Army chief is set to address the nation later today.
Our South Asia correspondent Neha Poonia has more.
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Nigeria’s Female Basketball Team Becomes First African Nation To Reach Olympics Quarter-Final
INTRO
Nigeria's female basketball team made history at the 2024 Paris Olympics, becoming the first African team to reach the quarter-finals.
The Nigerian side achieved this feat after defeating their Canadian Opponents to claim a 79-70 victory.
Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.
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Uganda on High Alert Following Fighting in Eastern DR Congo
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Uganda has stepped up security at its border following renewed fighting in the East of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The ongoing conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has escalated dramatically with the recent takeover of a strategic border town by M23 rebels
Uganda has stepped up security at its border following renewed fighting in the East of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The ongoing conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has escalated dramatically with the recent takeover of a strategic border town by M23 rebels
Isabel Nakirya reports
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FOREIGNERS FLEE LEBANON AS ISRAEL WAR WORRIES GROW
Tensions remain high in the Middle East, as expectations build that Iran and its proxies could be about to launch an attack on Israel. In Lebanon, where Iran's ally Hezbollah is based, foreign governments are urging their citizens to leave immediately.
From Beirut, Trent Murray has the latest.
From Beirut, Trent Murray has the latest.
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France joins nations urging citizens to leave Lebanon
France has joined a host of nations urging its citizens to leave Lebanon.
Fears of a widening conflict in the Middle East have grown following
the killings of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders in recent days.
William Denselow reports from Brussels
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Fears of a widening conflict in the Middle East have grown following
the killings of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders in recent days.
William Denselow reports from Brussels
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World leaders call for de-escalation in the Middle East
Diplomacy is in overdrive as world powers call on Iran and its regional proxies for restraint, amid fear an attack on Israel could come within the next 24 hours.
Iran's supreme leader is vowing revenge after a senior Hamas leader was assassinated in Tehran last week.
UK GOVT TO HOLD EMERGENCY MEETING OVER RIOTING
The UK government is holding an emergency 'COBRA' meeting on Monday after a weekend of rioting.
There were violent scenes in towns and cities which saw over 150 people arrested and police officers injured.
The UK's Home Office has also offered greater protections for mosques after some were attacked during weekend unrest.
Middlesbrough MP Andy McDonald says his city needs to rebuild after violent clashes.
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There were violent scenes in towns and cities which saw over 150 people arrested and police officers injured.
The UK's Home Office has also offered greater protections for mosques after some were attacked during weekend unrest.
Middlesbrough MP Andy McDonald says his city needs to rebuild after violent clashes.
IN: 'We do...
OUT: ...businesses.'
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Nearly a 100 killed in Bangladesh as protests reignite
Intro:
Renewed violence in Bangladesh has claimed close to a hundred lives over the weekend - taking the total death toll since July to about 280.
This comes as student protestors demanding Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation clashed with her supporters.
Ishan Garg tells us more.
This comes as student protestors demanding Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation clashed with her supporters.
Ishan Garg tells us more.
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China urges flood control efforts as rainfall persists
INTRO: Beijing has called on local authorities to stay on guard against floods as significant rainfall is forecast to continue in parts of the country in the coming days. State media said four people were killed and at least 23 missing in China's southwestern province of Sichuan over the weekend. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.
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US and allies seek to dial down middle east tensions
The United States and its allies are trying to dial down tensions in the Middle East.
They are concerned Iran will attack Israel, who it blames for last week's killing of Hamas' political leader in Tehran.
Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more.
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OUT: "...is de-escalation."
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They are concerned Iran will attack Israel, who it blames for last week's killing of Hamas' political leader in Tehran.
Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more.
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OUT: "...is de-escalation."
DUR: 50 sec
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Sunday, August 4, 2024
Nigeria’s President Appeals For End To Nationwide Protests
Nigeria's President, Bola Tinubu has called on people protesting in the country against hardship and bad governance to suspend the process and embrace dialogue.
He says his government has heard their demands, and is committed to addressing them.
Tesem Akende reports.
Take Radio
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Saturday, August 3, 2024
Nigerian Military Threatens to Intervene If Protest In The Country Escalates
Military authorities in Nigeria say they will intervene if the ongoing protest against bad governance and hunger across the country escalates.
The protest which started on Thursday has led to deaths and destruction of properties.
Tesem Akende reports.
Take Radio
INTRO: The country's Defence
OUTRO: SOC
DUR: 39 seconds
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