FSN Radio Feed: March 2018

Friday, March 30, 2018

US says UN Security Council OKs new sanctions package on North Korea

The United Nations Security Council has approved another forty nine designations to the North Korea sanctions list, according to United States ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley.

The new designations are being touted as the largest set of entities added to the blacklist, and comes in a bid to prevent North Korea from circumventing existing sanctions through illegal maritime smuggling.

Our U.N. correspondent Liling Tan has the details from New York.

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Fears for Schwarzenegger after open heart surgery

Arnold Schwarzenegger has undergone emergency open heart surgery.

The Terminator star was undergoing a procedure to replace a catheter
valve, but developed complications.

From Los Angeles, Frances Read reports.

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U.S. to require immigrant applicants to submit social media information

The Trump administration plans to require anyone applying to immigrate to the U.S. to submit their social media history.

The new rule is expected to take effect in two months, after a period during which the public can express their views on the proposed new policy.

US correspondent Mary MacCarthy has more:

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US service member killed in Syria

Two service members, one from the US and one from the UK, were killed by an explosive device on Thursday night in Syria.

Our US Correspondent Harry Horton reports.

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Exam leak causes massive outrage in India

The Indian government has launched a probe after the question papers for two pan-India exams were leaked.

Over 1 million children have been affected by this and will now take to retake those exams.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Russia expels US diplomats in tit-for-tat measures

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Moscow has announced its tit-for-tat response to the expulsion of its diplomats from more than 20 countries over the poisoning of a former Russian spy in the UK. Moscow has ordered 60 US diplomats to leave Russia and is shutting down a US consulate in St Petersburg. Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.

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Trump says US will be out of Syria soon

President Trump says the US will be "coming out of Syria" very soon.

His remarks come just hours after the Pentagon said it expected troops to remain in the country for the foreseeable future.

The military is reported to view oppose a withdrawal, citing numerous challenges in Syria.

But US correspondent Steve Mort says Donald Trump has made it clear he wants to pull out.

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ALT: US correspondent Steve Mort says President Trump's remarks appear to have caught some officials off guard.

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White House promises to deal with Russian expulsions

The White House is promising to deal with Russia's decision to expel dozens of American diplomats.

Russia is kicking out 60 US personnel and shutting down the US consulate in St. Petersburg.

The move come after Washington and its European allies expelled dozens of Russian spies in response to a nerve agent attack in Britain.

US correspondent Steve Mort says a White House statement describes the latest action by Moscow as marking a further deterioration in the relationship between the two countries.

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ALT: US correspondent Steve Mort says Washington is unlikely to respond immediately.

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Starbucks Must Carry Cancer Warning, Judge Rules

In parts of the US, coffee could now be served with a cancer warning label.

A judge in California has said that coffee companies must state that
there are cancer causing chemicals used in the coffee roasting
process.

US Correspondent, Frances Read, reports.

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Thursday, March 29, 2018

Australian Cricket boss calls for space for cheats.

Cricket Australia chief executive James Sutherland has urged his country to give disgraced trio Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft some space and time.
Smith and Bancroft wept with regret and shame on Thursday, repeatedly breaking down in apologetic press conferences upon their return home.
An emotional Warner, flanked by wife Candice and his two children, stopped briefly to speak with reporters at Sydney airport.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Australian cricket coach Darren Lehmann resigns

Russia retaliates against US expulsions

Russia has expelled 60 American diplomats and closed the U.S. Consulate in St Petersburg. The Kremlin is responding to the expulsion of its diplomats from nearly thirty countries around the world in what it calls an anti-Russia campaign.

Julia Chapman has more from Moscow.

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Deadly Prison Fire in Venezuela

Dozens of people died when a fire broke out at a police detention center in the Venezuelan city of Valencia.

Their relatives are demanding answers about what happened.

Our Latin American Correspondent Juan Carlos Lamas reports from Caracas.

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US says Russian expulsions are unjustified

The US says Moscow's announced expulsion of 150 Western diplomats is unjustified- and says it's not ruling out taking further action against Russia.

The Kremlin announced the move Thursday in response to recent expulsions of Russian diplomats by the US, UK, and their allies over the poisoning of a former spy in Britian.

Our Washington correspondent Rebecca Foster has more:

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Russia expels 150 Western diplomats

The White House did not respond immediately to news of Russia's decision to expel 60 US diplomats on Thursday, in a tit-for-tat which has seen relations between the two countries paralyzed.

Russia says it will close the American consulate in St Petersburg in a move that mirrors Washington's decision to shut down the Russian consulate in Seattle, because of its proximity to a submarine base.

President Trump addressed supporters at a rally in Ohio as news of the expulsions broke, but focused instead on domestic issues- despite the deepening diplomatic crisis with Moscow.

Nina-Maria Potts has more from Washington:

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Facebook pares losses following plans to shutter third-party data broker service

Facebook shares rebounded Thursday after being pummeled by the Cambridge Analytica data-harvesting scandal.

The social network managed to reverse some of those losses Thursday, after announcing it was shutting down a product for third party data providers to target Facebook users.

Liling Tan has the market perspective from New York.

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UN calls for Venezuela fire investigation

The United Nations human rights office is calling on Venezuela to
investigate a fire that killed 68 people at a police prison.

The deadly fire is one of the worst in the country's history.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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President Trump attacks Amazon on Twitter

US President Donald Trump criticised e-commerce giant Amazon on Thursday, claiming the company pays "little or no taxes" and had put thousands of retailers out of business.

The president's Twitter post came a day after a report suggested he was considering taking action against the online retailer.

Our US Correspondent Harry Horton reports.

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Russia hits back at UK in 3-hour briefing

Russia's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman has accused the United Kingdom of withholding information about the nerve agent attack on a former spy which has kicked off a diplomatic row involving more than 30 countries. Her briefing lasted nearly three hours, but Maria Zakharova [PRON: za-HA-ra-va] still didn't indicate how Russia would retaliate. Lucy Taylor reports.

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Salisbury nerve attack daughter's condition "improving rapidly"

The daughter of the Russian spy Sergei Skripal who was poisoned alongside her father by a nerve agent in Salisbury is no longer in critical condition.

33 year old Yulia Skripal is "improving rapidly" according to Salisbury NHS Trust.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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Trump fires Veterans Secretary, nominates personal doctor as replacement

President Trump has announced on Twitter that he is replacing the the Secretary of Veterans Affair.

According to the president David Shulkin will be replaced by Trump's personal doctor Admiral Ronny Jackson.

Kevin McAleese has this from Washington...

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French police arrest two after car drives into soldiers

French police have detained two men in Grenoble after a car was deliberately driven at off-duty troops early on Thursday morning. Nobody was hurt.

The apparent attack attempt comes less than a week after four people were killed by radical Islamist Radouane Lakdim, near Carcassonne in the south west.

Elena Casas reports from Paris.

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Ethiopia to swear in new prime minister

Ethiopia's ruling party, the Ethiopia Peoples Democratic Front has elected a new chairperson who is expected to be the country's next prime minister as from the second of April.

Dr. Abiy Ahmed is a member of parliament who is viewed by many as a reformist.

Coletta Wanjoni reports from Addis Ababa.

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May talks up Brexit benefits on UK tour

British Prime Minister Theresa May says there are "real opportunities" for the UK outside the European Union. She made the remarks as she toured the country to mark the one-year count-down to Brexit, when the UK is due to leave the European Union.

Starting her tour in Scotland, the Prime Minister told workers in a textile factory that Brexit could bring future benefits. The British leader is also making stops in England, Northern Ireland and Wales. Speaking with reporters, Mrs May said Brexit would also mean more money for schools and the National Health service.

Former Prime Minister Tony Blair has used the day to say that it is not too late to stop Brexit and that a final decision should be taken once the terms of the exit deal with the EU are known.

Speaking in Scotland the British leader said she was confident that Brexit would bring about benefits.

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Speaking in Scotland the British leader said she was confident that the UK would negotiate a successful exit from the European Union.

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PM May says Brexit means more money for NHS and schools 1 year ahead of brexit day

Brexit will result in more money for the Britain's National Health System and its schools according to UK prime minister Theresa May.

Mrs May is touring the four countries which make up the United Kingdom exactly one year to the day ahead of Britian's exit from the European Union.

From Westminster, our correspondent Olly Barratt reports.

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10 killed in DR Congo Attack

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At least 10 people are dead and 10 others are missing after a rebel attack in the Northeast of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The United Nations says the attack happened on the outskirts of the city of Beni, in the North Kivu province.

Our reporter Michael Baleke has that report.

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Australian Cricketer Steven Smith home to face the music

Australia's former cricket captain Steven Smith has returned home to Sydney, and has made a statement at a media conference.

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Bancroft back in Australia

Disgraced Australian cricketer Cameron Bancroft has arrived home in Perth to a waiting media conference.

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New Zealand refuses entry to expelled Russian agents

Poland Purchases Patriot Missile Defense System

Poland has signed a nearly five billion US dollar agreement with the US to purchase a Patriot missile defense system.

The European Union country has accelerated efforts to boost its military over fears of a more hostile Russia.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more.

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Russia says it sent request to UK to help in investigation into Yulia Skripal poisoning

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Russia's Investigative Committee says it has sent a request to Britain to provide Moscow with legal assistance in a criminal case of an attempted murder of a Russian citizen, Yulia Skripal. The committee is running an investigation into the poisoning of Yulia Skripal in Salisbury. Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.

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MAY MARKS ONE YEAR UNTIL BREXIT

It's exactly a year until Britain leaves the European Union.

Prime Minister Theresa May is touring the four nations of the UK pledging to keep the country 'strong and united' after Brexit takes place.

A transition period's been agreed which will kick in on 29th March of next year, but future trading arrangements after that are yet to be settled.

Theresa May says a deal will be reached that avoids a hard border between Northern Ireland and Ireland.

But Remain campaigner Lord Adonis is still fighting to reverse the entire process.

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Indian government to divest national carrier

POLICE FOCUS ON SKRIPAL FRONT DOOR

Police say investigations into how a former Russian spy and his daughter were poisoned with a nerve agent are now focused on their home.

It's now thought they first came into contact with the substance via Sergei Skripal's front door in the city of Salisbury earlier this month.

The incident has led to a diplomatic row with Russia, which denies any involvement.

Mr Skripal and his daughter remain in a critical condition in hospital.

Security expert Professor Anthony Glees says a picture is emerging about how the attack may have taken place.

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Judge allows lawsuit challenging Trump business ownership

A US judge is allowing a lawsuit to move forward that accuses President Trump of violating the Constitution by maintaining ownership of his businesses.

The Justice Department had requested the suit be thrown out.

The lawsuit says that by not cutting ties with his business, Trump is violating the "emoluments" clause that prevents officials from accepting gifts from foreign governments.

The dispute centers on the use of Trump International Hotel in Washington by foreign dignitaries.

US correspondent Steve Mort says it could be an important test for the president.

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US "cautiously optimistic" over N Korea

The White House says it's cautiously optimistic following a meeting between the leaders of China and North Korea.

US officials say the talks in Beijing are a sign President Trump's policy of "maximum pressure" on Pyongyang is paying off.

Trump says he hopes to meet with Kim Jong Un next month.

But US correspondent Steve Mort says China is showing it won't be marginalized in diplomatic efforts on North Korea.

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Wednesday, March 28, 2018

Stormy Daniels files motion for Trump to testify

The adult film star Stormy Daniels, who alleges that Donald Trump had an extramarital affair with her in 2006, has filed a court motion for Trump to testify.

Daniels says he signed a non-disclosure agreement and accepted "hush money" from Trump's personal attorney just weeks before the 2016 election.

US correspondent Mary MacCarthy has more:

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ONE YEAR TO GO UNTIL BREXIT

The British Prime Minister is marking the one-year countdown to Brexit (THURSDAY) with a day-long tour of the UK. Theresa May will meet families, workers, farmers and EU migrants, as she sets out her plans on how leaving the European Union will benefit every part of the UK. Jessica King reports from London.

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Poisoned Spy's front door found to have high concentration of nerve agent

British police say the former Russian spy and his daughter who were poisoned by a nerve agent in Salisbury at the beginning of the month, first came into contact with the substance at their home.

Counter-terrorism police say the highest concentration of the nerve agent was found at the front door of Sergei Skripal's house. He and his daughter Yulia were found unconscious on a bench in the city. From London, Catherine Drew reports.

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ASSANGE'S COMMS CUT

Ecuador has cut internet access for Wikileaks founder Julian Assange who's been inside the country's London embassy since 2012.

Quito says it's to prevent him interfering in the affairs of other countries.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Facebook Revamps Privacy Settings

Facebook has announced an overhaul of its privacy tools to give its users more control over their data.

This comes in the wake of revelations that data from 50 million Facebook users was improperly harvested to target US and British voters.

Technology Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details.

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Trump secures first revamped US trade deal

The US president, Donald Trump, has secured his first revamped trade deal.

The administration reached an agreement with South Korea - which was
based on agreements over steel.

US correspondent, Frances Read, reports.

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Trump says Kim is "looking forward" to their meeting - suggesting talks will go ahead

U.S. President Donald Trump says that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is looking forward to their talks - indicating the planned landmark summit between the two leaders will go forward.

Trump tweeted that he had been given the message by Chinese President Xi Jinping following the Chinese leader's meeting with Kim earlier this week.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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Poland in $5bn US arms deal

Poland has signed the largest arms purchase deal in its history - areeing to buy the US Patriot missile defense system for $4.75bn.

Poland has accelerated efforts to overhaul its weaponry following Russia's 2014 annexation of Ukraine's Crimea peninsula.

From Washington, Harry Horton reports.

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France holds national mourning for hero policeman

A national mourning ceremony has been held in Paris for policeman Arnaud Beltrame, who swapped himself for a hostage during Friday's terror attack in Trebes in the south west of France. Beltrame has been widely acclaimed as a hero.

Elena Casas reports from Paris.

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Russia says World Cup 'unlikely to be affected by boycott'

The Kremlin says a diplomatic boycott will not tarnish its World Cup this summer. The tournament starts in less than three months - but over the last few days more than two dozen countries have expelled Russian diplomats amid a growing international row. Lucy Taylor reports.

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UK GOVERNMENT GIVES BOTTLE RETURN SCHEME GREEN GO AHEAD

A bottle return scheme has been given the green light by the UK Government.

It aims to reduce the waste of plastic, glass and tin containers following the success of similar schemes in Germany and Denmark.

From London, Marnie Gill reports.

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Cambridge Analytica whistleblower claims the firm worked for Indian political parties

Christopher Wylie, the man who exposed Facebook's data breach, has claimed that Cambridge Analytica worked for various Indian political parties from as early as 2003.

The former Cambridge Analytica employee had earlier claimed that India's main opposition party, the Congress had employed the services of the firm- a claim the Congress has denied.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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UK launches national security review to address modern threats

The British government has unveiled a national security review and vowed that the UK will deploy all capabilities to deal with evolving defence challenges.

It comes days after Prime Minister Theresa May secured broad international backing for her response to Russia over a nerve agent attack in the British city of Salisbury.

From London, Paul Barber.

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Australian Cricket cheats banned from International Cricket

Former Australian Cricket captain Steve Smith and vice-captain David Warner have been banned from international cricket for a year following the ball tampering scandal during the third cricket test in Cape Town.
Cameron Bancroft has been given a nine-month suspension for his role.
Arthur Stevens reports

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Luxembourg Joins in on Condemning Russia

Luxembourg has joined in on condemning Russia, becoming the latest EU country to voice it's support for the UK.

While the country hasn't expelled any diplomats—it says it agrees with Great Britain that Russia is likely to blame for the poisoning of a double agent.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has the latest from Brussels.

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