European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says the EU needs
to urgently improve its defense capabilities.
Speaking on a visit to the bloc's eastern flank she says that Russia
needs to be confronted with a strong deterrence.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Monday, September 1, 2025
RADIO: DRC PEACE PROCESS
INTRO:
Security experts are warning that the Qatar-mediated peace talks between the Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 rebels may stall before a comprehensive peace deal is signed.
It follows the continuation of fighting in eastern Congo with both sides accusing each other of violating a ceasefire. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...
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HUNDREDS KILLED IN AFGHANISTAN QUAKE
Officials in Afghanistan say a strong earthquake has killed at least 600 people and injured hundreds of others.
The magnitude-6 quake struck the east of the country, near the city of Jalalabad on the border with Pakistan.
Thousands are feared to be injured or stuck, while local authorities say several villages have been "completely destroyed".
Ali M Latifi, a journalist based in the Afghan capital Kabul, says it's a struggle for the government to help people.
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The magnitude-6 quake struck the east of the country, near the city of Jalalabad on the border with Pakistan.
Thousands are feared to be injured or stuck, while local authorities say several villages have been "completely destroyed".
Ali M Latifi, a journalist based in the Afghan capital Kabul, says it's a struggle for the government to help people.
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Hundreds killed in earthquake in Afghanistan
Hundreds of people have been killed and many more injured in a magnitude 6.0 earthquake that has struck eastern Afghanistan.
Rescue teams are struggling to reach damaged areas.
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India’s E20 Ethanol Fuel Rollout Faces Backlash but Aims for Green Gains
Intro:
India's nationwide switch to E20, which is petrol blended with 20 percent ethanol. It has sparked fierce public debate, while the government hails
India's nationwide switch to E20, which is petrol blended with 20 percent ethanol. It has sparked fierce public debate, while the government hails
environmental savings and energy self-sufficiency, drivers and automakers are raising red flags.
Kshitij Nagar reports from New Delhi.
Kshitij Nagar reports from New Delhi.
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Xi says China, partners will take Shanghai forum to a new level --
INTRO: Chinese President Xi Jinping criticised on Monday "bullying behaviour" in the world order as he gathered regional leaders for a summit.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, which is gathering for a two-day summit, comprises China, India, Russia, Pakistan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Belarus - with 16 more countries affiliated as observers or "dialogue partners". Laura Westbrook reports.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, which is gathering for a two-day summit, comprises China, India, Russia, Pakistan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Belarus - with 16 more countries affiliated as observers or "dialogue partners". Laura Westbrook reports.
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Modi-Xi-Putin meet in China might raise concerns in US: analysts
Intro:
The leaders of India, China and Russia are meeting on the sidelines of the SCO summit in China in what's being seen as a major realignment of ties in Asia.
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Xi Jinping for a bilateral dialogue on Sunday - and will hold a separate conversation with President Vladimir Putin on Monday.
Ishan Garg tells us more New Delhi
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The leaders of India, China and Russia are meeting on the sidelines of the SCO summit in China in what's being seen as a major realignment of ties in Asia.
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Xi Jinping for a bilateral dialogue on Sunday - and will hold a separate conversation with President Vladimir Putin on Monday.
Ishan Garg tells us more New Delhi
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Sunday, August 31, 2025
White House officials accuse Europe of undermining Ukraine peace
According to Axios news outlet senior members of the Trump
administration believe that European powers are undermining peace
efforts in Ukraine.
But European leaders say that recent Russian strikes on Ukraine are
proof that Moscow isn't serious about bringing the war to an end.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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administration believe that European powers are undermining peace
efforts in Ukraine.
But European leaders say that recent Russian strikes on Ukraine are
proof that Moscow isn't serious about bringing the war to an end.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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Friday, August 29, 2025
Trump revokes Kamala Harris’s Secret Service protection
US President Donald Trump has revoked former Vice President Kamala
Harris's Secret Service protection.
Her detail had been extended by former President Joe Biden to give her
additional security.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Harris's Secret Service protection.
Her detail had been extended by former President Joe Biden to give her
additional security.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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US agrees $825m arms sale to Ukraine
The Trump administration has agreed a $825 million dollar arms sale to Ukraine, despite Washington pushing for a peace deal to end the conflict.
The deal includes "extended range" missiles able to penetrate far into Russian territory.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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European Nations to Allege Iran Breaks Nuclear Deal Commitments, at UN
The UK, France, and Germany have launched the process to reimpose sanctions on Iran over allegations that it is not fulfilling its obligations under the 2015 "Iran Nuclear Deal."
Representatives of those countries spoke to the press ahead of a closed United Nations Security Council meeting on Friday.
Mitch McCann reports from the UN.
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Representatives of those countries spoke to the press ahead of a closed United Nations Security Council meeting on Friday.
Mitch McCann reports from the UN.
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Israeli military declared Gaza City a combat zone
The Israeli military declared Gaza City a combat zone on Friday ahead
of an offensive to seize and occupy it
The Israeli government also announced that the bodies of 2 hostages
were recovered from Gaza
Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv
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of an offensive to seize and occupy it
The Israeli government also announced that the bodies of 2 hostages
were recovered from Gaza
Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv
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Ukraine top of agenda as European defense ministers convene
European defense ministers are gathering in Denmark to discuss support
for Ukraine and how to exert more pressure on Moscow.
This informal gathering comes a day after at least 23 people in Kyiv
were killed in a Russian strike.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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for Ukraine and how to exert more pressure on Moscow.
This informal gathering comes a day after at least 23 people in Kyiv
were killed in a Russian strike.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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Major France-Germany meeting as Merz doubts Putin-Zelenskyy summit will take place
The French president and German chancellor are chairing a meeting on Friday of the Franco-German Council in the French Mediterranean city of Toulon.
There will also be a separate meeting devoted to defense and security issues, as Ross Cullen reports.
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E3 MOVE TO RESTORE IRAN SANCTIONS
The UK, France and Germany are taking steps to restore sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme.
Tehran says the move is unjustified.
Olly Barratt reports from London.
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Tehran says the move is unjustified.
Olly Barratt reports from London.
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India and Canada Appoint New Envoys in Diplomatic Reset
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India and Canada are taking a major step toward repairing strained relations, naming new ambassadors to each other's capitals after nearly a year of diplomatic chill. The move comes against the backdrop of one of the worst rifts in their modern history.
Kshitij Nagar reports from New Delhi.
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India's Modi visits Japan with defense trade and investment ties on agenda
Intro:
India's Prime Minister is meeting with his Japanese counterpart on Friday with trade, investment and defence ties on the agenda.
India is looking to strengthen ties with its Asian partners amid US tariffs and pressure on New Delhi to reduce its trade with Russia as Ishan Garg tells us from New Delhi.
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Putin and Kim to join China's Xi at military parade
INTRO: Chinese President Xi Jinping will be flanked by leaders of some of the world's most heavily sanctioned nations - Russia, North Korea, Iran and Myanmar - at a military parade next week in Beijing.
Almost no Western leaders will be among the more than 20 foreign leaders attending the parade, which analysts say will demonstrate Xi's influence over nations intent on reshaping the Western-led global order. Laura Westbrook has more.
Almost no Western leaders will be among the more than 20 foreign leaders attending the parade, which analysts say will demonstrate Xi's influence over nations intent on reshaping the Western-led global order. Laura Westbrook has more.
Thursday, August 28, 2025
CDC director refusing to step down after ouster led by RFK Jr
A showdown over vaccines has put the U.S.'s top health agency at the center of a political firestorm.
CDC Director Susan Monarez insists only President Trump himself can remove her, after the White House said Wednesday it had fired her at the urging of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Ira Spitzer reports
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Minneapolis church shooter planned attack, tried to get inside
The gunman who killed two children inside a Catholic school church in
the US city of Minneapolis reportedly visited the site in the weeks
before the shooting to plan the attack.
17 children and adults were injured - one child remains in a critical condition.
The shooter took his life at the scene.
Nick Harper reports.
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the US city of Minneapolis reportedly visited the site in the weeks
before the shooting to plan the attack.
17 children and adults were injured - one child remains in a critical condition.
The shooter took his life at the scene.
Nick Harper reports.
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