The United States Senate has approved Jack Lew to be the new U.S.
ambassador to Israel.
He is set to take on the critical role amid the ongoing battle between
Israel and Hamas.
Jody Jacobs has more...
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Autoworkers strike costs Stellantis $3.2 billion
The United Auto Workers union may have struck a tentative agreement with Stellantis - but not before costing the company billions of dollars in lost revenue. Toni Waterman has more on the automaker's latest financial report.
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Sam Bankman-Fried testifies in crypto fraud trial
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has testified in his criminal fraud trial.
The 31-year-old former billionaire is on trial in New York, accused of stealing billions of dollars of customers' money.
He has pleaded not guilty to seven counts, including wire fraud, securities fraud and money laundering.
Closing statements are scheduled for Wednesday, before the jury begins its deliberations.
Sally Patterson has more.
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King Charles Asked To Apologise By Kenyan Human Rights Commission
The King of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth Realms has been asked to apologise for the treatment of Kenyans during colonial rule.
King Charles, who heads the Commonwealth of Nations, is visiting the member country this week.
He has also been called to act on the case of a murdered Kenyan woman, by her family.
Simon Gaitán reports…
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Maine shooter's relatives and army unit warned Sheriff's office about threat
The family of the man who carried out this year's worst mass shooting in the U.S. had warned police five months ago about a decline in his mental health. But he still had access to guns, and shot and killed 18 people at a bar and bowling alley last week in Maine.
Caroline Malone reports.
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Protestors repeatedly interrupted a United States Senate hearing on Israel
Protestors repeatedly interrupted Tuesday's United States Senate hearing on Israel, calling for a ceasefire as they were dragged out by police.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin were testifying in Congress to convince lawmakers to approve President Joe Biden's $106 billion package to fund Israel and Ukraine.
Benji Hyer was following.
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US Fed expected to leave interest rates on pause
The US Federal Reserve is expected to leave interest rates on pause this week.
Central bankers have started their two-day policy meeting, with a
decision on whether to push rates higher due on Wednesday afternoon.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Central bankers have started their two-day policy meeting, with a
decision on whether to push rates higher due on Wednesday afternoon.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Heavy fighting in Gaza between Israeli troops and Hamas
The Israeli military says it is involved in "large exchanges" with
Hamas in Gaza, as it tries to push further into the enclave.
Israel says its forces have repelled militants who were firing
anti-tank missiles.
It comes after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said it was "a time
for war", and refused calls to push for a ceasefire.
The health ministry in Gaza says it has recorded more than 8,500
deaths from Israel's bombardment in the last 3 weeks.
Sarah Coates in Tel Aviv reports that the Israeli military has given
an update on the fighting.
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Sarah Coates in Tel Aviv reports that Israeli troops are meeting
resistance from Hamas fighters.
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Sarah Coates in Tel Aviv reports the apparent cutting off of the
northern and southern parts of Gaza is complicating aid deliveries.
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Hamas in Gaza, as it tries to push further into the enclave.
Israel says its forces have repelled militants who were firing
anti-tank missiles.
It comes after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said it was "a time
for war", and refused calls to push for a ceasefire.
The health ministry in Gaza says it has recorded more than 8,500
deaths from Israel's bombardment in the last 3 weeks.
Sarah Coates in Tel Aviv reports that the Israeli military has given
an update on the fighting.
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Sarah Coates in Tel Aviv reports that Israeli troops are meeting
resistance from Hamas fighters.
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Sarah Coates in Tel Aviv reports the apparent cutting off of the
northern and southern parts of Gaza is complicating aid deliveries.
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Pressure grows on Biden to call for Gaza ceasefire
Israel is rejecting calls for a ceasefire, as its military assault on the Gaza Strip continues.
The Israeli Defense Forces say they encountered machine gun fire and anti-tank missiles over the last few hours.
Meanwhile, Egypt is rejecting calls for refugees seeking to flee Gaza to be resettled in the Sinai Peninsula, which Cairo controls.
Our US Correspondent Simon Marks says President Biden is continuing to call on the Israeli government to observe the laws of war.
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Flooding in Milan as storms and heavy rain hit northern Italy
Parts of Milan have been flooded after an intense storm hit the Italian city overnight.
Other parts of northern Italy are also under weather alerts due to heavy rain.
Giles Gibson has the details.
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Inflation falls in Europe but so does economic growth
Inflation in the Euro zone has dipped to a two year low and
substantially down from the peak seen a year ago.
But the region's economy contracted slightly last quarter missing
analyst expectations.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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substantially down from the peak seen a year ago.
But the region's economy contracted slightly last quarter missing
analyst expectations.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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US Supreme Court considers whether public officials can block social media users
The Supreme Court will hear arguments today [TUESDAY] on two cases involving public officials blocking people on social media.
They are the first of several upcoming cases that will help determine the limits of free speech on the Internet.
Ira Spitzer reports.
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GERMAN PRESIDENT IN TANZANIA
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is in Tanzania for a three-day state visit. The trip is part of a move to strengthen economic ties focusing on trade and investment.
Daniel Kijo has more
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Ukraine’s MOD discover misallocations of salary
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday, 40 military units in Ukraine overpaid salaries to military personnel who were not deployed to the front lines or battlefields.
Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv
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Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv
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10 PEOPLE HOSPITALISED AFTER GAS LEAK AT BERLIN INDOOR SURF CENTRE
Several people have been hospitalised in Berlin after a chemical leak at an indoor surf centre.
Authorities are still investigating the cause of the incident.
From Berlin Trent Murray reports
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LEADER OF UK OPPOSITION PARTY TO DEFEND HIS POSITION ON ISRAEL
The leader of the UK Labour Party, Keir Starmer will try on Tuesday to create cohesion in his Party over its stance on Israel, Gaza, and Hamas.
He's making a speech in London, in which previews released to the press suggest a similar line as the current Government: support for Israel to defend itself while calling for "humanitarian pauses".
Despite an election date not yet set, the Party's on a campaign-footing knowing that one must be called before February 2025.
Stuart Smith reports.
He's making a speech in London, in which previews released to the press suggest a similar line as the current Government: support for Israel to defend itself while calling for "humanitarian pauses".
Despite an election date not yet set, the Party's on a campaign-footing knowing that one must be called before February 2025.
Stuart Smith reports.
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Severe pollution warnings as northern China suffers from heavy smog
CUE: China's issued severe pollution warnings for the north of the country. Flights and ferries have been suspended, and people have been warned to stay at home.
Andrew Wood in Hong Kong says China's had a lot of extreme weather this year :
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US to remove Uganda and Three other African countries from AGOA trade deal
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The US says it intends to end the participation of Gabon, Niger, Uganda and the Central African Republic in the African Growth and Opportunity Act trade program. AGOA grants exports from qualifying countries duty-free access to the U.S. market. Leon Solomon reports from Uganda. Leon Solomon reports
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RADIO: DRC FLOODING DISASTER
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More than 500 people have been left homeless after massive floods swept away their homes in the northeast of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Authorities in Haut-Uele province say heavy rains pounded their area last week and caused a river to overflow. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.
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The army in the Democratic Republic of Congo has ordered civilians to evacuate a forest in the east of the country ahead of operations against Islamist insurgents. They have given the civilians 72-hour hours to leave the forest near the town of Oicha where suspected rebels killed 26 civilians last week. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa....
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Pakistan to start deporting illegal immigrants from Nov 1st
Immigrants living in Pakistan without proper documentation will have to leave the country by 31st October.
The Pakistani government says it will start expelling foreigners illegally living in Pakistan, if they don't leave the country voluntarily before November begins.
Sreoshi Mukherjee reports.
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Boko Haram May Wipe Nigeria Off The Map, Borno Governor Raises Alarm
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The Governor of Borno State, North East Nigeria, Babagana Zulum has raised alarm that the humanitarian crisis caused by Boko Haram insurgency could consume the nation.
The Boko Haram Insurgency which Nigeria has battled with since 2009 has displaced more than 2 million people, forcing them to live in camps and host communities.
Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja.
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French inflation cools in October, growth also slows
Inflation in France cooled to 4% in October against 4.9% in September.
It comes as French growth figures were also released, showing a slowdown to 0.1% this month.
Ross Cullen reports from Paris.
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Indian opposition leaders claim 'state-sponsored attackers' targeting phones
Several opposition leaders in India claim they have received notifications from Apple that their phones are being targeted by 'state-sponsored attackers'.
Two years ago, India's government was accused of allegedly using the Israeli spyware Pegasus to target critics. The Indian government had denied the allegations then, saying no illegal surveillance was carried out.
Neha Poonia has more.
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Two years ago, India's government was accused of allegedly using the Israeli spyware Pegasus to target critics. The Indian government had denied the allegations then, saying no illegal surveillance was carried out.
Neha Poonia has more.
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India's Supreme Court examines controversial poll funding scheme
The Supreme Court of India is hearing petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the government's electoral bonds scheme, a means through which donors can fund political parties anonymously.
A controversial issue since its introduction in 2018, petitions against the scheme say that instead of introducing transparency in India's political funding system, the instrument perpetuates opacity and undermines democracy.
Priyata Brajabasi reports.
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A controversial issue since its introduction in 2018, petitions against the scheme say that instead of introducing transparency in India's political funding system, the instrument perpetuates opacity and undermines democracy.
Priyata Brajabasi reports.
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Delhi's Chief Minister summed by country's top anti-money laundering agency
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India's top anti-money laundering agency has summoned the capital city-state Delhi's Chief Minister for questioning.
Allegations are that the state's head, his interior minister, and other government officials took kickbacks for bringing in a new policy regulating the sale of alcohol in the state.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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Monday, October 30, 2023
Matthew Perry cause of death "deferred" pending further investigation
What caused the death of actor Matthew Perry may not be known for some time according to investigators in California.
The star of hit sitcom Friends was found dead at his home in Los Angeles on Saturday.
US correspondent Kate Fisher reports
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TANZANIANS HELD HOSTAGE BY HAMAS
The Israeli government has confirmed the identities of two Tanzanians believed to be held hostage by the Hamas group since the 7 October attack across the border from Gaza.
In a statement Israel's ministry of foreign affairs confirmed that Joshua Loitu Mollel and Clemence Felix Mtenga were in Israel as part of an agricultural internship programme.
Daniel Kijo reports
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Israel offensive pushes further into Gaza Strip
Israeli armoured vehicles including a tank have been seen on Gaza's
main road as Israel expands its ground offensive.
It comes as Hamas released a video of three female hostages.
The United Nations warns hundreds of patients are unable to get
treatment at hospitals in northern Gaza, and are unable to leave due
to Israel's bombardment.
No more aid trucks have crossed into Gaza so far today.
Sarah Coates reports from Tel Aviv.
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main road as Israel expands its ground offensive.
It comes as Hamas released a video of three female hostages.
The United Nations warns hundreds of patients are unable to get
treatment at hospitals in northern Gaza, and are unable to leave due
to Israel's bombardment.
No more aid trucks have crossed into Gaza so far today.
Sarah Coates reports from Tel Aviv.
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Biden targets AI safety concerns with executive order
US President Joe Biden is unveiling new regulations to try and protect
Americans from artificial intelligence.
A new executive order will require companies to provide the government
with safety test results.
As Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Americans from artificial intelligence.
A new executive order will require companies to provide the government
with safety test results.
As Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Donald Trump hit again with gag order in criminal case
A judge has reinstated a gag order imposed on Donald Trump, prohibiting him from targeting the special counsel prosecuting his case or witnesses who might be called to testify about alleged efforts to overturn his 2020 election defeat.
The former US President has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
Benji Hyer reports.
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U.S. autoworkers GM deal likely to get union members back to work
A massive autoworkers strike could be about to end, as a tentative deal has been announced between the union and General Motors.
Thousands of workers started striking last month impacting three major U.S. automakers.
Caroline Malone reports.
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World Bank warns oil prices could reach record highs
The World Bank has warned oil prices could reach record highs if violence in the Middle East intensifies.
Economists say an escalation of the war between Israel and Hamas could send oil prices surging as much as 75 percent.
This could worsen food price inflation, leaving millions of people hungry around the world.
Sally Patterson reports.
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