The United States government has approved a waiver for treatment of HIV for Nigeria, among other developing countries.
Tesem Akende reports.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Friday, January 31, 2025
U.S Approves HIV Treatment Waiver for Nigeria, Other Developing Countries
EBOLA OUTBREAK IN UGANDA
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A male nurse in Uganda has died from Ebola, leading to the isolation of 45 individuals for observation.
The World Health Organization is working with national health authorities to quickly contain and ultimately eliminate the outbreak.
Michael Baleke Reports from Kampala.
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REPORTS: VAWG IN UK NOT IMPROVING AFTER GOVERNMENT EFFORTS
Violence against women and girls is becoming a "significant and growing problem" in the UK, according to a new report.
The National Audit Office found recent efforts by the government to address the issue aren't improving outcomes for victims.
Caroline Harper from the National Audit Office says there's urgent work to be done.
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The National Audit Office found recent efforts by the government to address the issue aren't improving outcomes for victims.
Caroline Harper from the National Audit Office says there's urgent work to be done.
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Indian government to present annual budget amid concerns about slowing growth
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The Indian government will present its annual spending plan to the parliament this week amid concerns about slowing growth and high inflation.
The finance minister will kick off the proceedings on Friday by unveiling the annual economic survey which highlights the state of the country's economy.
Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.
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The Indian government will present its annual spending plan to the parliament this week amid concerns about slowing growth and high inflation.
The finance minister will kick off the proceedings on Friday by unveiling the annual economic survey which highlights the state of the country's economy.
Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.
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Black boxes recovered from fatal Washington crash
US officials investigating the mid-air collision of a passenger plane
and military helicopter in Washington DC have recovered the plane's
two black boxes.
All 67 people onboard the two aircraft are presumed dead following
Wednesday's fatal crash.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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and military helicopter in Washington DC have recovered the plane's
two black boxes.
All 67 people onboard the two aircraft are presumed dead following
Wednesday's fatal crash.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Challenges persist as efforts continue to rescue man trapped in sinkhole near Tokyo
Hopes are fading of rescuing a truck driver who has been trapped in a sinkhole near Tokyo for days.
Worsening ground conditions have complicated rescue operations.
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Tokyo.
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Thursday, January 30, 2025
Trump links DEI policy to air crash that killed 67
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US President Donald Trump has said that Democratic diversity rules could have been linked to the mid air collision that killed 67 people at Reagan National Washington Airport.
As yet the cause of the crash is unknown. The National Transport Safety Board is investigating.
Kate Fisher reports from washington
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Flights resume at Washington National Airport
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Flights have resumed at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport after a mid air collision that killed 67 people.
A US army helicopter and an American Airlines passenger jet plunged into the Potomac River on Wednesday night - nobody is believed to have survived.
Recovery teams have pulled more than two dozen bodies from the icy water.
Caroline Malone reports from the river's edge outside the airport in Northern Virginia
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Meta settles lawsuit with Trump for $25 million
Meta has agreed to pay $25 million to settle a lawsuit with Doanld Trump. The President had accused the company of violating his civil rights when it suspended his Facebook and Instagram accounts after the January 6th attack on the US Capitol. Toni Waterman has more.
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Israel implements ban on UNRWA
The United Nations is continuing its call for Israel to rescind two
pieces of legislation that effectively bans the UN's aid agency, UNRWA
from operating in the Palestinian territories.
According to the world body, the new laws will have devastating
consequences on the people of Palestine, however Israel insists the
laws will go ahead.
Jody Jacobs reports...
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pieces of legislation that effectively bans the UN's aid agency, UNRWA
from operating in the Palestinian territories.
According to the world body, the new laws will have devastating
consequences on the people of Palestine, however Israel insists the
laws will go ahead.
Jody Jacobs reports...
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Bodies pulled from river after Washington mid-air collision, amid fears death toll will rise
At least 30 bodies are reported to have been pulled from the icy waters of Washington's Potomac [PRON: POH-TOE-MAC] River after a military helicopter and a passenger jet collided in mid-air on Wednesday night.
It is feared the death toll could rise above 60.
The investigation into the accident is already focusing on the possibility of an error by the military pilot in the helicopter who was on a training exercise.
From Washington, Simon Marks reports.
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ECOWAS confirms exit of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso from the regional bloc
West African regional bloc, ECOWAS has confirmed the withdrawal of three of its members from the organization.
Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso announced plans to withdraw from ECOWAS last year after tense relations with the regional bloc.
They have formed the Alliance of Sahel States to champion economic development and also fight insecurity in their regions.
Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports from Accra.
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Hope fades for Washington plane crash survivors
At least nineteen bodies have reportedly been recovered from the
Potomac River in Washington DC after a plane carrying 60 passengers
collided with a military helicopter.
Divers have spent the night searching the freezing water looking for
survivors - so far without luck.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Potomac River in Washington DC after a plane carrying 60 passengers
collided with a military helicopter.
Divers have spent the night searching the freezing water looking for
survivors - so far without luck.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Senior EU official calls Denmark sovereignty “essential issue”
European Council President Antonio Costa says Denmark's sovereignty is
an essential issue.
This comes amid speculation over whether U.S. President Donald Trump
will follow through on his threats to take control of Greenland.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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an essential issue.
This comes amid speculation over whether U.S. President Donald Trump
will follow through on his threats to take control of Greenland.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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BODIES RECOVERED AFTER WASHINGTON PLANE CRASH
A number of bodies have been recovered after a jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew collided with a military helicopter over Washington DC.
The flight from Wichita was coming into land at Ronald Reagan National Airport, and crashed into the Potomac River after the collision.
President Donald Trump is being briefed, and says the disaster 'should have been prevented'.
Fire chief John Donnelly says rescuers have been battling through freezing conditions.
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The flight from Wichita was coming into land at Ronald Reagan National Airport, and crashed into the Potomac River after the collision.
President Donald Trump is being briefed, and says the disaster 'should have been prevented'.
Fire chief John Donnelly says rescuers have been battling through freezing conditions.
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French region of Brittany suffers worst flooding for 40 years
The French region of Brittany is suffering the worst flooding for 40 years.
Some villages are almost entirely cut off and more than a thousand people have been moved to safety.
Ross Cullen reports.
Pakistani father kills a daughter for posting videos on TikTok
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The shooting has drawn widespread criticism from international human rights organizations, who call it a brutal act of aggression against women.
Hira Mustafa has more.
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PASSENGER JET CRASHES IN WASHINGTON DC
A jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew has collided with a military helicopter over Washington DC.
The flight from Wichita was coming into land at Ronald Reagan National Airport at about.
A search and rescue operation has been going on in the Potomac River, into which the plane crashed after the collision.
Matthew Cappucci from the Washington Post has an apartment overlooking the airport - he says there's been a huge emergency response.
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Matthew Cappucci from the Washington Post has an apartment overlooking the airport - he says weather conditions were clear.
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The flight from Wichita was coming into land at Ronald Reagan National Airport at about.
A search and rescue operation has been going on in the Potomac River, into which the plane crashed after the collision.
Matthew Cappucci from the Washington Post has an apartment overlooking the airport - he says there's been a huge emergency response.
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Matthew Cappucci from the Washington Post has an apartment overlooking the airport - he says weather conditions were clear.
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Fatalities confirmed in Washington plane-helicopter crash
US authorities have confirmed there are fatalities after a commercial
plane and military helicopter crashed at Ronald Reagan airport just
out of Washington DC.
At this stage the number of deaths is not known.
A major search and rescue operation is underway, as teams search the
Potomac River next to the airport where both aircraft crashed.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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plane and military helicopter crashed at Ronald Reagan airport just
out of Washington DC.
At this stage the number of deaths is not known.
A major search and rescue operation is underway, as teams search the
Potomac River next to the airport where both aircraft crashed.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Taiwan set to hire 1000 Indian workers to plug labour shortage
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Taiwan is set to bring in one thousand Indian workers plus labour shortages in industries such as manufacturing, construction and agriculture.
The workers will be trained in India and sent to Taiwan under a mobility pact signed last year.
Ishan Garg tells us more.
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Taiwan is set to bring in one thousand Indian workers plus labour shortages in industries such as manufacturing, construction and agriculture.
The workers will be trained in India and sent to Taiwan under a mobility pact signed last year.
Ishan Garg tells us more.
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Duration: 33 seconds
Duration: 33 seconds
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