It's been revealed the helicopter that crashed killing basketball
legend Kobe Bryant, was not legally allowed to fly in poor weather
conditions.
Nine people died in the incident that happened in heavy fog last weekend.
Sarah Walton reports
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Friday, January 31, 2020
Health Officials Slam Gwyneth Paltrow’s New Netflix Show
The chief executive of Britain's National Health Service is slamming actress Gwyneth Paltrow's new Netflix series… saying it poses a "considerable health risk" to the public.
Simon Stevens spoke out against the series Thursday… at an academic event at the University of Oxford.
Jillian Wolf has more from New York.
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Key witness testifies in Weinstein rape trial
A key witness in the trial of Harvey Weinstein has taken to the stand
accusing him of rape and sexual assault.
Over 80 women accuse the movie mogul of sexual misconduct but this
trial centers around accusations from two women.
Weinstein has pleaded not guilty to five felony charges and insists
all his sexual encounters have been consensual.
As William Denselow reports from New York, Weinstein could face life
in prison if convicted.
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accusing him of rape and sexual assault.
Over 80 women accuse the movie mogul of sexual misconduct but this
trial centers around accusations from two women.
Weinstein has pleaded not guilty to five felony charges and insists
all his sexual encounters have been consensual.
As William Denselow reports from New York, Weinstein could face life
in prison if convicted.
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SCOTTISH GOV TO MAKE NEW PUSH FOR INDEPENDENCE POST-BREXIT
Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon has promised to make a fresh push for a second referendum on independence after Brexit.
In a speech delivered on the day the UK leaves the EU, the First Minister said this was a time of "profound sadness, tinged with anger" for people in Scotland.
Holly Hudson is in Edinburgh.
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Brussels bids adieu to the UK on Brexit day
The UK is finally set to leave the European Union on Friday, three and a half years since the Brexit referendum.
Britain will now enter an 11-month transition period in which it must negotiate a monumental trade deal with the EU on its future relationship.
Lucy Hough (HOFF) is in Brussels:
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The UK is preparing to leave the European Union- the first country to leave the bloc in its history.
Britain now enters an 11-month transition period, in which the terms of the new trade agreement must be negotiated.
European Commission President Ursula von Der Leyen said the UK could not expect the same terms after Brexit:
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Crowds gather in London ahead of official Brexit
Crowds are growing in London's Parliament Square in anticipation of the UK's departure from the EU at 11 p.m. local time.
It marks the end of the country's 47 year membership following the 2016 referendum in which Britain voted to leave.
FSN's Benji Hyer is at Parliament Square and filed this report.
Impeachment trial nears conclusion
US President Donald Trump could be acquitted of impeachment charges
later on Friday.
It comes after a key Republican senator said he would not side with
Democrats in voting to call witnesses, something that could extend the
trial for several weeks.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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later on Friday.
It comes after a key Republican senator said he would not side with
Democrats in voting to call witnesses, something that could extend the
trial for several weeks.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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First repatriation flight touches down in France
The first plane bringing back French citizens from Wuhan has arrived in France, touching down at a military base in the south of the country.
The passengers will now be put into quarantine for 14-days to test that they do not have the coronavirus.
Ross Cullen has the latest.
The passengers will now be put into quarantine for 14-days to test that they do not have the coronavirus.
Ross Cullen has the latest.
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UK prepares to officially leave EU
The United Kingdom is preparing to formally leave the European Union at 11 p.m. local time, three and half years after the Brexit referendum. Brexit supporters as well as opponents are gathering at Londons' Parliament Square ahead of the historic occasion.
Olly Barratt is on the scene with the latest.
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UK prime minister Boris Johnson is set to address the nation ahead of the country officially exit from the European Union later Friday.
The British public have been deeply divided over Brexit since a slim majority voted to leave three and a half years ago.
Olly Barratt has more from London's Parliament Square.
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India releases National Economic Survey report; predicts growth above 6% amid slowdown
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The Indian Finance minister released the national economic survey report in the country's parliament today.
Despite growth falling to a six-year low in 2019, she says India's GDP will grow over 6% this year.
Ishan Garg has more in New Delhi.
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Thais remain stranded in Wuhan
The Thai government is facing mounting criticism for failing to bring home the 101 Thai citizens who remain stuck in Wuhan.
Daniel Quinlan reports.
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India to evacuate its citizens from Wuhan
A day after the World Health Organisation declared the new coronavirus a global emergency, India's joined a growing list of nations evacuating its citizens from Wuhan.
India meanwhile has also reported its first case of the coronavirus.
Neha Poonia reports from New Delhi.
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India meanwhile has also reported its first case of the coronavirus.
Neha Poonia reports from New Delhi.
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UK LEAVES THE EU!!
The UK is formally leaving the European Union, three and a half years after the Brexit referendum. At 11pm local time on 31st January, the country will enter a transition period, which lasts until the end of the year.
During that transition, the UK will continue to obey EU rules. Most things will stay the same, but there will be some differences. Benji Hyer explains what actually changes for Britain after Friday.
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The UK is finally taking the momentous step of leaving the European Union, three and a half years after the Brexit referendum, and it has an ambitious deadline to strike new trade relations with the bloc.
At 11pm local time on 31st January, the country will enter a transition period, which lasts until the end of the year. That means by 31st December 2020, the UK and the EU aim to have signed a post-Brexit trade deal.
Aside from trade, there also needs to be decisions on law enforcement, data sharing, security, aviation standards, access to fishing waters, supplies of electricity, and licensing of medicines.
Benji Hyer breaks what both sides hope to include in the future arrangement that has to be negotiated in the next 11 months.
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The UK is formally leaving the European Union, three and a half years after the Brexit referendum. On 31st January, the country will enter a transition period, which lasts until the end of the year.
As the clock strikes 11pm local time, celebrations will be held outside of the UK Parliament to mark the official time of Britain’s departure, as Benji Hyer explains.
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AUSTRALIA: Aussie Capital under a bushfire state of emergency
Australia's capital Canberra is under a state of emergency with bushfire conditions to the south of the city expected to deteriorate over the weekend.
Arthur Stevens has more
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Arthur Stevens has more
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Ambassador backs ex-Marine accused of espionage in Russia
The new United States Ambassador to Russia has called on authorities to 'end the nightmare' of a retired US Marine who's been in jail for more than a year. Ambassador John Sullivan said there was zero evidence against Paul Whelan, who's accused of espionage. Lucy Taylor reports from Moscow.
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U.S. Elevates China Travel Advisory
Over 40 more deaths have been reported in China, bringing the death toll in the coronavirus outbreak to 213. As the country continues its unprecedented quarantine of millions of people, the U.S. has set its travel advisory to the highest level. Grace Lee has more.
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Thursday, January 30, 2020
WHO Declares Coronavirus Global Health Emergency
The World Health Organization has declared the coronavirus a global health emergency.
And health officials in the United States have confirmed the first human to human transmission of the the virus in the US.
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman reports.
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11 deaths and 4000 displaced as downpour wrecks Tanzania’s Lindi and Mtwara
Lindi Regional Commissioner, Mr. Godfrey Zambi, said the death toll may go up as there are reports of people gone missing and are yet to be located.
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OVER 30 KILLED IN ADF REBEL ATTACK IN DRC
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Thirty-six civilians have been killed by suspected rebels of the Allied Democratic Front in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Local authorities say the attack happened in three villages near Beni territory on Wednesday morning. Chris Ocamringa reports from the DRCongo capital of Kinshasa.
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U.S. economy grows at slowest pace in three years
The U.S. economy has posted its slowest annual pace of growth in three years.
The world's largest economy grew 2.3 percent last year which is well
shy of U.S. President Donald Trump's projections.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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The world's largest economy grew 2.3 percent last year which is well
shy of U.S. President Donald Trump's projections.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Berlin approves controversial rent freeze plan
The German capital of Berlin will freeze rents for the next five years as in an effort to address a dramatic increase in housing prices.
Opponents though say the move will discourage investment and plan to challenge it in court.
Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.
Opponents though say the move will discourage investment and plan to challenge it in court.
Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.
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Delay to coronavirus evacuation flight leaves Britons stuck in Wuhan
A flight scheduled to bring about 200 British nationals back to the UK from Wuhan has been unable to take off. The flight was supposed to leave on Thursday from the Chinese city, where the coronavirus outbreak emerged.
The reason for the delay is that relevant permissions from Chinese officials have not yet come through.
The UK Foreign Office says it's "working urgently" to organise a flight "as soon as possible."
Benji Hyer has more on the developing story.
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Coronavirus: FG asks Nigerians to avoid travelling to China
The federal government has asked Nigerians to avoid travelling to China over the coronavirus disease spreading across the Asian country.
Correspondent Phil Ihaza, reports from Abuja
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First corona virus case confirmed in India
Intro:
A student in India has tested positive for the coronavirus, the first country's first confirmed case.
The Wuhan virus has killed more than one hundred people since the outbreak began in China in December.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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UK WUHAN FLIGHT NOT YET APPROVED
The UK has been unable to provide a flight out of Wuhan in China as planned, carrying around 200 Britons.
London says it has not yet secured permission from China for the evacuation.
The UK Foreign Office says it hopes a flight can be organized 'as soon as possible'.
There are plans in place to quarantine British nationals who've been in Wuhan, once they return to the UK.
Briton John Reid, who lives in Wuhan, says he is one of the cases of coronavirus that's already been recorded in China.
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Andy May-Smith was due to be on the British evacuation plane and can't get further information from officials about when it might leave.
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London says it has not yet secured permission from China for the evacuation.
The UK Foreign Office says it hopes a flight can be organized 'as soon as possible'.
There are plans in place to quarantine British nationals who've been in Wuhan, once they return to the UK.
Briton John Reid, who lives in Wuhan, says he is one of the cases of coronavirus that's already been recorded in China.
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Andy May-Smith was due to be on the British evacuation plane and can't get further information from officials about when it might leave.
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Bangladesh to introduce formal education for Rohingya children
In an attempt to reduce trafficking of Rohingya children, Bangladesh has decided to provide formal education to them.
Around 10,000 Rohingya children will start schooling from April.
Sreoshi Mukherjee has more on this story..
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Around 10,000 Rohingya children will start schooling from April.
Sreoshi Mukherjee has more on this story..
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Chinese Embassy in Uganda Warns Against Travel to China
The Chinese Embassy in Uganda has issued a travel advisory to its nationals living in the country to cancel any travels to China and those in their country to delay their return.
The Chinese Mission issued the travel alert after a planning meeting with Uganda's Ministry of Health on how to control the spread of the Coronavirus.
Isabel Nakirya reports
The Chinese Mission issued the travel alert after a planning meeting with Uganda's Ministry of Health on how to control the spread of the Coronavirus.
Isabel Nakirya reports
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AUSTRALIA: Resistance to Australian evacuation from Wuhan to Christmas Island
There are concerns amongst some parents of Australian children trapped in Wuhan after the Australian Government declared it wants to send them to the Christmas Island Detention centre for their quarantine period.
Arthur Stevens reports
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Arthur Stevens reports
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Russian athletics 'should face severest possible consequences' for doping
An independent unit has recommended that Russia's Athletics Federation face the 'severest possible consequences' for doping violations. It said Russia should be expelled from the sport's governing body, World Athletics. Moscow Correspondent Lucy Taylor reports.
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Wednesday, January 29, 2020
MEPs approve deal for UK to leave the European Union
Members of the European Parliament have overwhelmingly backed the terms of Britain's departure from the EU.
MEPs backed the agreement by 621 to 49, following an emotional debate in Parliament lasting more than two hours.
Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage used his final speech to critics the EU before walking out of the chamber:
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President Trump Signs USMCA
US President Trump has signed a revamped trade agreement with Canada and Mexico into law.
The revised treaty replaces the 26 year old North American Free Trade Agreement.
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details.
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White House attempts to block publication of Bolton book
The White House is trying to head off the publication of a memoir by former National Security Adviser John Bolton, saying the manuscript contains "significant amounts of classified information".
The move came just hours after President Trump launched a brutal social media attack on his former
colleague.
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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Cashew expected to generate 347 million dollars for Tanzanian in coming season.
The country is expected to earn more after buyers pay 15 percent of exported cashews as export levy and the Free on Board payments
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Putin pardons Israeli-American backpacker
Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a presidential decree pardoning a 26-year-old Israeli-American backpacker. The announcement comes ahead of a visit to Moscow by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who made several personal appeals to Mr Putin to secure her release. Julia Chapman has more.
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Palestinians reject Trump peace plan
Palestinians have rejected US President Donald Trump's new Middle East peace plan, describing it as a "conspiracy."
The blueprint envisages a Palestinian state and the recognition of Israeli sovereignty over West Bank settlements.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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The blueprint envisages a Palestinian state and the recognition of Israeli sovereignty over West Bank settlements.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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Impeachment enters Q&A phase
Senators are starting the next phase of the impeachment trial, asking
questions to President Trump's lawyers and the House democrats.
It comes ahead of a crucial vote on allowing witnesses, which if
approved would drag out the trial for weeks to come.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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questions to President Trump's lawyers and the House democrats.
It comes ahead of a crucial vote on allowing witnesses, which if
approved would drag out the trial for weeks to come.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Boeing posts first annual losses in over two decades
Plane manufacturer Boeing has announced its first annual loss in over
two decades.
The company has suffered major financial blows since two deadly
crashes forced them to ground their 737 MAX jet.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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two decades.
The company has suffered major financial blows since two deadly
crashes forced them to ground their 737 MAX jet.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Chartered Jet Carrying Americans from China Lands in U.S.
A chartered plane carrying more than 200 U.S. citizens from China landed in California Wednesday, after all of its passengers underwent rigorous health screening in Alaska overnight. All of them, cleared of the deadly coronavirus, which has now affected nearly 6,000 people. It comes as more foreign governments look to airlift their citizens out of Wuhan, the epicenter of the illness.
Jillian Wolf has more from New York.
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British Airways suspends flights to and from China
British Airways has suspended flights to and from mainland China in response to the outbreak of coronavirus.
The UK government has already advised against all travel there, unless essential.
Stuart Smith reports from London.
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EU Parliament to stage historic Brexit vote with the treaty expected to clear its final hurdle
The European Parliament is set to approve the terms of Britain's from the European Union on Wednesday, in a historic vote.
Its 751 members are widely expected to back the Withdrawal Agreement, as part of the final stage of the ratification process.
Lucy Hough (HOFF) has more from Brussels:
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UGANDA HELICOPTER CRASH
INTRO
Two Ugandan army officers have died in a helicopter crash at Butambala District, Central Uganda.
The army spokesperson Brig. Richard Karemire says the helicopter was on a training mission.
Hillary Ayesiga reporting
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French plane heads to Wuhan to evacuate EU citizens
France is sending a plane on Wednesday to evacuate several hundred of its citizens from Wuhan, along with dozens from other EU countries.
The health ministry has said returnees will be kept in a holding facility in Paris for several days - the estimated incubation period for coronavirus.
Elena Casas reports from Paris.
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US Calls on South Sudan to Form Goverment
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The United States is urging parties to South Sudan's 2018 peace deal to form a unity government in the country next month.
The U.S Assistant Secretary for Africa, Ambassador Tibor Nagy says the contentious issues in South Sudan's peace process should be resolved by the new would-be government.
Patrick Oyet reports from Juba…
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AUSTRALIA: Wuhan coronavirus grown in Melbourne Lab - pundits say game changer
Scientists in Australia have managed a world first, successfully growing
the Wuhan coronavirus from a patient sample, which they believe could
help provide experts with crucial information to beat the virus.
Arthur Stevens reports from Melbourne
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the Wuhan coronavirus from a patient sample, which they believe could
help provide experts with crucial information to beat the virus.
Arthur Stevens reports from Melbourne
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Coronavirus Evacuations Begin in China
Evacuations have begun as nations world-wide scramble to extract their citizens from Wuhan, the Chinese city at the epicentre of the deadly coronavirus outbreak. The death toll from the disease has risen sharply to 132, with about 1500 new cases in China. Grace Lee brings us the latest.
IN: The U.S. and Japan...
OUT: ...a vaccine.
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BA SUSPENDS FLIGHTS TO AND FROM CHINA
British Airways has suspended all direct flights to and from mainland China due to the coronavirus outbreak.
BA says the safety of customers and crew is its priority.
The UK government continues to work on plans to evacuate citizens from the Wuhan area and surrounding Hubei province.
But Briton Maeve Clark who's in Wuhan, says it's been too slow.
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But Briton Maeve Clark who's in Wuhan, says it's been too slow.
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BA says the safety of customers and crew is its priority.
The UK government continues to work on plans to evacuate citizens from the Wuhan area and surrounding Hubei province.
But Briton Maeve Clark who's in Wuhan, says it's been too slow.
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OUT: ...at all."
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ALT:
But Briton Maeve Clark who's in Wuhan, says it's been too slow.
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Germany confirms three new coronavirus infections
Germany's health ministry said three more people in the country have the coronavirus, bringing the total to four.
The news comes as the country prepares for the evacuation of around ninety German nationals from China.
Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.
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Russian regions close borders to China
Three Russian regions in the Far East have closed their borders with China because of fears over the coronavirus. No cases have been found in Russia so far, but the government says it is taking emergency measures, including in the capital Moscow. Lucy Taylor reports.
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DUR: 43
Six new cases in Thailand
As the number of confirmed cases of the rapidly spreading coronavirus in mainland China surpasses that of Sars crisis, another six cases have been confirmed in Thailand.
Daniel Quinlan reports.
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OUT: "... Deputy Prime Minister."
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India prepares to evacuate its citizens from Wuhan
The Indian government says its preparing to evacuate its citizens from Wuhan - the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak.
Reports suggest that over 200 Indians are stranded in Wuhan.
Neha Poonia has more.
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Reports suggest that over 200 Indians are stranded in Wuhan.
Neha Poonia has more.
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Tuesday, January 28, 2020
Trump unveils Israeli peace plan (wrap)
US President Donald Trump has unveiled his long-awaited Middle East peace plan, promising to keep Jerusalem as Israel's undivided capital.
Standing alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, he proposed an independent Palestinian state and the recognition of Israeli sovereignty over West Bank settlements.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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Standing alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, he proposed an independent Palestinian state and the recognition of Israeli sovereignty over West Bank settlements.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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Roommate backs Weinstein accuser sexual assault story
The roommate of a woman that claims to have been sexually assaulted by
Harvey Weinstein has corroborated her testimony.
On Monday Mimi Haleyi told jurors that the media mogul sexually
assaulted her in a Manhattan apartment in 2006.
Weinstein has pleaded not guilty to five felony charges and could face
up to life in prison.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Harvey Weinstein has corroborated her testimony.
On Monday Mimi Haleyi told jurors that the media mogul sexually
assaulted her in a Manhattan apartment in 2006.
Weinstein has pleaded not guilty to five felony charges and could face
up to life in prison.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Trump's lawyers wrap-up defence as impeachment trial moves forward
Donald Trump's legal team has been delivering it's final day of arguments, Tuesday.
His lawyers insist the accusations against the President don't rise to the level of impeachable conduct
Trump has been accused of freezing aid to Ukraine in exchange for dirt on a Democrat rival.
In Washington here's Kevin McAleese...
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His lawyers insist the accusations against the President don't rise to the level of impeachable conduct
Trump has been accused of freezing aid to Ukraine in exchange for dirt on a Democrat rival.
In Washington here's Kevin McAleese...
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US expands coronavirus screening to 15 more airports
Fifteen more airports in the United States are to start screening
passengers from China for signs of coronavirus.
Americans are now being advised against traveling to China after five
people were diagnosed with the illness in the US.
Sarah Walton reports from New York.
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passengers from China for signs of coronavirus.
Americans are now being advised against traveling to China after five
people were diagnosed with the illness in the US.
Sarah Walton reports from New York.
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US "disappointed" by UK 5G decision on Huawei
The US says it's "disappointed" by the Government's decision to give Huawei approval to play a limited role in the build-out of Britain's 5G network.
The Trump administration has threatened to withdraw intelligence co-operation with the UK over the decision.
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports,
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OUT: "…US and UK"
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Trump Set to Release Middle East Peace Plan
U.S. President Trump has invited Arab and European diplomats to the White House Tuesday to witness the unveiling of his long-awaited Middle East peace plan, together with the embattled Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu. It comes after Mr. Trump invited Netanyahu and his main political opponent, Benny Gantz, to the White House Monday.
Jillian Wolf has more from New York.
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HUAWEI 5G NETWORK *WILL* BE DEVELOPED IN UK
The UK has decided to allow development of 5G infrastructure by Chinese telecoms giant Huawei, despite pressure against such a move from the US.
Washington has warned of repercussions to intelligence sharing if development goes ahead, and Beijing has threatened trade and investment repercussions if it does not.
The UK has decided on a compromise which allows Huawei to develop 5G infrastructure but keeps it away from the most sensitive parts of the mobile network.
UK correspondent, Olly Barratt, has more.
HUAWEI'S REACTION:
IN: "Huawei has reacted immediately..."
OUT: "...certainly pleased by this news."
DURATION: 21 Seconds
THE DETAIL OF THE COMPROMISE:
IN: "The limited role..."
OUT: "...near military bases."
DURATION: 32 Seconds
RISKS FOR UK - BOTH NATIONAL SECURITY RISKS AND US REPERCUSSIONS:
IN: "Huge risks for the UK..."
OUT: "...much more costly."
DURATION: 56 Seconds
WHY UK IS IN AN UNUSUAL POSITION DUE TO HISTORIC HUAWEI 4G INFRASTRUCTURE:
IN: "It's worth considering..."
OUT: "...that is already in place."
DURATION: 29 Seconds
EUROPEAN COUNTRIES COULD USE THE DECISION AS COVER, AND WHY UK IS DIFFERENT TO OTHER EUROPEAN COUNTRIES:
IN: "Perhaps Britain's decision..."
OUT: "...various parts of the world."
DURATION: 53 Seconds
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