A date has been set for the trial of five people suspected of plotting
terrorist attack on September 11th, 2001.
The men were captured in Pakistan and eventually delivered to
Guantanamo Bay in 2006.
This marks the first time a trial date has been set for those accused
of masterminding an attack that killed nearly 3,000 people.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Friday, August 30, 2019
Hundreds join Greta Thunberg in climate protest outside UNHQ
Two days after arriving in New York via a zero-emissions yacht that crossed the Atlantic, teen climate activist Greta Thunberg carried out her first demonstration in the United States.
Hundreds of protesters joined her outside the United Nations, in her calls for climate justice.
Our U.N. correspondent Liling Tan reports.
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Hurricane Dorian strengthens as it approaches Florida
Hurricane Dorian has strengthened with winds of up to 175 km/ph as it approached Florida's east coast.
The entire state of Florida is under a declaration of emergency. It's unclear exactly where the storm will make landfall - which is expected sometime on Monday.
Our US Correspondent Harry Horton reports.
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The entire state of Florida is under a declaration of emergency. It's unclear exactly where the storm will make landfall - which is expected sometime on Monday.
Our US Correspondent Harry Horton reports.
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Indian government counters rumours of arrests and deportations in Assam
On Saturday, the Indian state of Assam will publish a list of 'genuine' citizens and identity illegal immigrants.
Ahead of that the Indian government has stepped up security and is holding an information drive to tell people that they will not become stateless if they fail to qualify.
In the last four years, Assam's 32 million residents here have been asked to prove that they or their ancestors lived in India prior to 1971- that's when the Bangladesh liberation war began and Assam saw a massive influx of people across the state's porous border.
Neha Poonia has more from Guwahati in Assam.
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he wants the UK and the EU to "step up the tempo" on Brexit negotiations.
It comes as the controversy over his decision to prorogue parliament continues.
Former Conservative leader Sir John Major has now joined a legal challenge to stop the suspension.
Holly Hudson reports.
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France to run Brexit rehearsals
France is going to rehearse its preparedness for Brexit over the course of a month.
Customs Minister Gerald Darmanin says some large companies will trial measures to get ready for Brexit on the 31st of October.
It comes as he is due to meet Michael Gove, the British minister in charge of no-deal Brexit planning.
Oliver Whitfield-Miocic reports from Paris.
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UK TO 'INTENSIFY' BREXIT NEGOTIATIONS
The UK says it is stepping up efforts to reach a Brexit deal with the European Union.
British and EU negotiators will meet twice a week from next month, ahead of a summit in Brussels on 17th October.
The EU says it still looking for the UK to make 'concrete proposals' on alternatives to the Irish backstop.
And it comes amid controversy over Prime Minister Boris Johnson's decision to suspend Parliament in September and October.
Liberal Democrat MP Tim Farron says MPs will still be able to intervene to avoid a 'no deal' Brexit.
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British and EU negotiators will meet twice a week from next month, ahead of a summit in Brussels on 17th October.
The EU says it still looking for the UK to make 'concrete proposals' on alternatives to the Irish backstop.
And it comes amid controversy over Prime Minister Boris Johnson's decision to suspend Parliament in September and October.
Liberal Democrat MP Tim Farron says MPs will still be able to intervene to avoid a 'no deal' Brexit.
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Russia and Ukraine expected to swap prisoners
Russia and Ukraine are expected to carry out a prisoner swap, as hostilities slowly begin to ease between the two countries. Among those likely to be released are Ukrainian sailors and a high-profile filmmaker. Julia Chapman has more.
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Uganda Confirms an Ebola Case from DR Congo
Uganda confirms another case of ebola in its western district of Kasese.
The confirmed case is a nine year old child who traveled with her mom from the DRC. They entered Uganda through the Mpondwe border point in Kasese.
Isabel Nakirya reports
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Hong Kong activists Joshua Wong, Agnes Chow arrested ahead of weekend rallies
Founders of the prominent pro-democracy group Demosisto have been arrested by police in Hong Kong. They were rounded up early Friday morning ahead of the 13th weekend of planned demonstrations in the city.
Bruce Harrison reports from Hong Kong.
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Thursday, August 29, 2019
President Trump resurrects US Space Command
President Trump formally marked the re-establishment of the United States Space Command on Thursday
Standing in the rose garden of the White House the Commander-in-Chief said space plays a central role in America's national security and defense
In Washington Kevin McAleese reports
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Standing in the rose garden of the White House the Commander-in-Chief said space plays a central role in America's national security and defense
In Washington Kevin McAleese reports
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Trump Admin to Reverse Limits on Methane
The Trump administration plans to cut back on the regulation of methane emissions.
Methane is a potent greenhouse gas linked to climate change.
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details.
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Florida's Governor declares state of emergency as Hurricane Dorian heads for US east coast
Florida's Governor has declared a state of emergency in many parts of the state as Hurricane Dorian heads for the US east coast.
It's expected to make landfall over Florida this weekend.
Our US correspondent Giles Gibson reports
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Indian state of Assam to publish list of illegal immigrants
India's north eastern state of Assam will publish the results of a census that will identify the state's legal residents this weekend.
Ahead of that, security in the region has been stepped up. The government has tried to allay concerns of mass arrests and deportations by saying that no one will be immediately stripped of their citizenship and there will be no detentions right away.
Neha Poonia is reporting from Assam.
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Ethiopia Makes new discovery
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Ethiopia has made a new archeological discovery.
It has recovered a skull belonging to an early human being believed to have lived over 3 million years ago.
Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa:
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French economy healthier than expected
The latest results show France's economy has grown faster than expected, bucking the general trend of a slowdown in Europe.
Official second-quarter statistics show that GDP grew by 0.3%
Oliver Whitfield-Miocic reports from Paris.
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CONTROVERSY CONTINUES OVER PARLIAMENT SUSPENSION
Over 1.4 million people have now signed a petition against the suspension of Parliament announced by Boris Johnson's UK government on Wednesday.
There have been protests across Britain, and legal challenges have already been lodged.
The government insists it's part of the normal Parliamentary process and there will still be enough time to debate Brexit before the scheduled leaving date of October 31st.
UK lawmakers return to Parliament next week, and many are planning to mount challenges to the government's Brexit strategy before it is suspended days later.
UK correspondent Olly Barratt says the petition may not have a huge impact.
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There have been protests across Britain, and legal challenges have already been lodged.
The government insists it's part of the normal Parliamentary process and there will still be enough time to debate Brexit before the scheduled leaving date of October 31st.
UK lawmakers return to Parliament next week, and many are planning to mount challenges to the government's Brexit strategy before it is suspended days later.
UK correspondent Olly Barratt says the petition may not have a huge impact.
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ANGER CONTINUES OVER UK PARLIAMENT SUSPENSION
Over 1.2 million people have now signed a petition against the suspension of Parliament announced by Boris Johnson's UK government on Wednesday.
There have been protests across Britain, and legal challenges have already been lodged.
The government insists it's part of the normal Parliamentary process and there will still be enough time to debate Brexit before the scheduled leaving date of October 31st.
UK lawmakers return to Parliament next week, and many are planning to mount challenges to the government's Brexit strategy before it is suspended days later.
Leader of the House Jacob Rees-Mogg denies the planned suspension is an affront to democracy.
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Leader of the House Jacob Rees-Mogg says the government's suspension of Parliament is not designed to force through Brexit.
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There have been protests across Britain, and legal challenges have already been lodged.
The government insists it's part of the normal Parliamentary process and there will still be enough time to debate Brexit before the scheduled leaving date of October 31st.
UK lawmakers return to Parliament next week, and many are planning to mount challenges to the government's Brexit strategy before it is suspended days later.
Leader of the House Jacob Rees-Mogg denies the planned suspension is an affront to democracy.
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Leader of the House Jacob Rees-Mogg says the government's suspension of Parliament is not designed to force through Brexit.
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India's prime minister launches Fit India movement
India's prime minister Narendra Modi has launched a fitness campaign called the Fit India Movement.
The launch coincides with India's National Sports Day.
Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports.
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The launch coincides with India's National Sports Day.
Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports.
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Burundi Plans to Bring Back Refugees who Fled to Tanzania
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The Burundi government has announced it will repatriate all its refugees from neighboring Tanzania.
This follows an agreement with Tanzania to have over 200,000 Burundian refugees sent back by October.
Isabel Nakirya reports.
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Turkey mulling more Russian weapons systems purchases
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says he may buy Russian-made fighter jets instead of ones from the U.S. His comments come amid a row with Washington over the purchase of a Russian missile defense system. Julia Chapman has more.
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Russian robot tweets from space
The first trials of the robot that Russia sent to the International Space Station began on Wednesday night.
The humanoid robot - named Fyodor - made the announcement on its Twitter page.
Ross Cullen has more from Moscow.
The humanoid robot - named Fyodor - made the announcement on its Twitter page.
Ross Cullen has more from Moscow.
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Hong Kong Police to ban Saturday's mass march: report
The Hong Kong police have banned a prominent civil rights group from organizing what's expected to be one of the largest marches of this summer. The police rejected the groups application, citing the growing violence on Hong Kong's streets.
Bruce Harrison reports from Hong Kong.
Bruce Harrison reports from Hong Kong.
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Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Greta Thunberg arrives in NYC after crossing Atlantic Ocean by sailboat
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg arrived in New York City on Wednesday, after crossing the Atlantic Ocean in a zero-emissions racing yacht that left the UK on August 14th.
She came on land at a New York marina in the late afternoon to awaiting news crews, after sailing for two weeks in a widely tracked journey.
Here's New York Correspondent Liling Tan with the details.
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Facebook Tightens Rules on Political Ads
Facebook is changing its rules about political advertising in the run-up to the 2020 presidential elections in the United States.
The social media company says it will strengthen how it verified which groups and people place political advertising on its site.
Technology Correspondent Rachel Silverman has that story.
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Climate change activist Greta Thunberg arrives in New York after trans-Atlantic crossing
The Swedish climate change activist Greta Thunberg has arrived in New York after a 2-week journey across the Atlantic in a specially designed sail boat that used no fossil fuels.
The 16 year-old is due to lead a climate change protest at the United Nations on Friday.
Our US correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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SOUTH AFRICAN EMBASSY PROTESTS
Businessman Hermanus Steyn has accused the government of Tanzania of failing to compensate him after his land was nationalised in the 1980s.
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Purdue offer billions of dollars to settle opioid case
Purdue Pharma is reportedly offering between 10-12 billion dollars to
settle a lawsuit against it.
The maker of OxyContin is one of a number of drug companies facing
legal action in connection with the the U.S. opioid crisis.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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settle a lawsuit against it.
The maker of OxyContin is one of a number of drug companies facing
legal action in connection with the the U.S. opioid crisis.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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QUEEN APPROVES SUSPENDING UK PARLIAMENT
Queen Elizabeth II has approved an order to suspend the British Parliament between 9th September and 14th October.
This will end the current session of Parliament and open a new session with a Queen's Speech, which is where the government lays out its plans for the parliamentary term.
But critics of the Prime Minister's request to temporarily close the commons - known as prorogation - have said it s an attempt to reduce the time they have to debate Brexit.
UK correspondent Natalie Powell reports.
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Ukraine frees Russian journalist on bail
Kirill Vyshinsky, the head of a Russian state-backed news agency in Ukraine and who was detained in the country has been released on bail.
The move comes as Russia and Ukraine continue to hold talks on a possible prisoner swap.
Ross Cullen has more from Moscow.
The move comes as Russia and Ukraine continue to hold talks on a possible prisoner swap.
Ross Cullen has more from Moscow.
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Labor group protests against Cathay Pacific firings
Hong Kong's largest pro-democracy labor organization has held a demonstrations against airline Cathay Pacific. The Confederation of Trade Unions is calling for the reversal of Cathay firing employees over supporting ongoing anti-government demonstrations.
Bruce Harrison reports from Hong Kong.
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UK GOVERNMENT TO ASK QUEEN TO SUSPEND PARLIAMENT
The UK government is planning to suspend parliament just weeks before the Brexit deadline.
The Queen will be asked to agree to the move today.
Opposition MPs fear the shut down could be used to force through no-deal Brexit.
Holly Hudson reports.
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British people in EU react to plans to suspend UK parliament
British people living in the European Union have reacted furiously to the news that UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson will suspend parliament in the UK.
Mr Johnson has denied that the move is intended to make it harder for politicians to try to stop a no-deal Brexit.
But these British people living in France are still concerned.
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UGANDA FLIES FIRST NATIONAL CARRIER IN CLOSE TO TWENTY YEARS
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Uganda's national airline has begun commercial flights for the first time in nearly 20 years.
The first flight is to Nairobi, Kenya but the carrier will also fly to destinations like Somalia, Tanzania and South Sudan.
Leon Ssenyange reports
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Uganda Airlines was grounded nearly two decades ago over financial mismanagement.
It is now ready to take off.
The inaugural flight to Nairobi had government officials and journalists on board.
Fares on the Entebbe-Nairobi route have been among the most expensive in the region with a ticket going for as high as $600.
Uganda airlines will be having promotional flights with some fares dropping to around $200.
The airline will however face competition from regional airlines like Kenya and Rwanda airways which fly the same routes.
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Brazil changes stance on G7 Amazon fire money
Brazil's government has softened its stance on a G7 fund to fight fires in the Amazon rainforest.
Brazilian President Jair Bolsanora had earlier said that French President Emmanuel Macron should apologies for insults made against him.
But now the South American country says it will accept the money with conditions.
Our Paris Correspondent Oliver Whitfield-Miocic reports.
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India's supreme court says it will review Kashmir decision
India's top court says it will review the government's decision to revoke Kashmir's special status.
The disputed region has been under lockdown since the decision was made on 5th August.
Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports.
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The disputed region has been under lockdown since the decision was made on 5th August.
Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports.
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AUSTRALIA: Australia urges China to treat detainee in accordance with international law
Australia is urging China to treat a dual citizen charged with espionage in Beijing in accordance with international laws.
Foreign Minister Marise Payne is focused on the welfare of Chinese-Australian writer and academic Yang Hengjun as she endeavours to seek his release.
Arthur Stevens reports
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Foreign Minister Marise Payne is focused on the welfare of Chinese-Australian writer and academic Yang Hengjun as she endeavours to seek his release.
Arthur Stevens reports
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AUSTRALIA: Australia's new ambassador to Iran announced
An experienced diplomat has been named as Australia's next ambassador to Iran, amid a backlash from the Middle Eastern nation for joining an international military effort to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Arthur Stevens has more
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Arthur Stevens has more
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ACCUSER: PRINCE ANDREW SHOULD 'COME CLEAN'
Prince Andrew is being urged to 'come clean' by a woman who claims she was forced to have sex with him at the age of 17.
Virginia Giuffre was speaking after a hearing for alleged victims of the financier Jeffrey Epstein who killed himself in prison earlier this month.
Ms Giuffre accuses Mr Epstein of sexual abuse and told reporters Prince Andrew 'knows what he's done'.
The Duke of York has always denied the claims, but released a statement this month admitting it was a 'mistake and an error' to see Jeffrey Epstein after he was released from prison.
Virginia Giuffre's lawyer David Boies says Prince Andrew should be questioned in court.
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Tuesday, August 27, 2019
Tropical Storm Dorian approaching Caribbean, may strengthen into hurricane
Puerto Rico is bracing for another major storm, with Tropical Storm Dorian expected to strengthen into a hurricane as it approaches the Caribbean islands on Wednesday.
The storm could impact the Dominican Republic on Thursday and possibly Florida over the weekend.
Here's U.S. correspondent Liling Tan with the details.
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Brazil Rejects Amazon Aid from G-7 Countries
Brazil has rejected an offer by some of the world's wealthiest countries to help combat fires in the Amazon. Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro says he'll consider accepting aid offered by G-7 nations, but first he wants an apology from French President Emmanuel Macron.
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has the story.
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Sudan wants peacekeepers out
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The African Union has rejected Sudan's call for the withdrawal of peacekeeping forces, saying it's too soon.
The AU has reiterated concerns over the volatility in Sudan. A renewed mandate for peacekeeping forces that have been in Sudan for over a decade is scheduled to end in October.
Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa:
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Epstein accusers come forward at court hearing
A number of women claiming to be victims of Jeffrey Epstein are
expected to appear at a court hearing in New York.
Prosecutors are set to drop the sex trafficking case against the
financier following his suicide in a Manhattan jail cell.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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expected to appear at a court hearing in New York.
Prosecutors are set to drop the sex trafficking case against the
financier following his suicide in a Manhattan jail cell.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Iran's president says he won't meet Trump unless sanctions are lifted
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani says he won't meet with his American counterpart unless the US lifts all sanctions imposed on Tehran.
On Monday, US President Donald Trump said he was open to a meeting under the right circumstances.
Our correspondent Giles Gibson has more
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