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The Iranian government has accused the US of interfering in its
national issues, in a letter to the United Nations.
Donald Trump has backed protesters in Iran since demonstrations began
this past week, extending an offer via Twitter of "great support" for
the protesters.
Our UN correspondent Laura Cantekin reports.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Thursday, January 4, 2018
US: Marijuana legalisation under question
The US government has revoked a policy which eased enforcement of
marijuana laws. Instead prosecutors will be given greater ability to
pursue criminal charges.
Several states have already regulated the sale of cannabis for recreational use.
Frances Read reports from Los Angeles.
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In July 2016, then candidate Donald Trump said marijuana is a states' rights issue.
White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders now says federal law takes precedence.
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marijuana laws. Instead prosecutors will be given greater ability to
pursue criminal charges.
Several states have already regulated the sale of cannabis for recreational use.
Frances Read reports from Los Angeles.
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In July 2016, then candidate Donald Trump said marijuana is a states' rights issue.
White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders now says federal law takes precedence.
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'Bomb Cyclone' Pummels US East Coast with Winter Storm
The east coast of the United States is being pummelled by a major winter storm.
It's being classified as a 'bomb cyclone' due to a sharp fall in atmospheric pressure.
Much of the east coast has been hit, but the northeast of the country is bearing the brunt of the ice, sleet, and snow.
That's locking up much of the region's transport infrastructure, stranding passengers at New York's La Guardia airport.
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As orders pile in, Trump threatens legal action to stop "Fire and Fury" publication
President Trump is taking legal action to try and prevent the publication of a new book that raises fresh questions about his election campaign's ties to Russia.
The President's lawyers have now sent "cease and desist" letters to the book's author, Michael Wolff and his publishers.
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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US-Korea joint military exercises delayed for Olympics
The United States has agreed to delay joint military exercises for the upcoming Olympic Games in South Korea.
U.S. President Donald Trump and South Korea's President Moon Jae-In spoke on the telephone.
Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff has an update:
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Pres. Trump calls for tougher rules on US voter I.D.
President Trump is calling for tighter voter identification rules.
The push follows the decision to disband his presidential election commission set-up to investigate allegations of voter fraud.
In Washington here's Kevin McAleese...
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Trump takes legal action to prevent book's publications
President Trump is taking legal action to try and prevent the publication of a new book that raises fresh questions about his election campaign's ties to Russia.
The President's lawyers have now sent "cease and desist" letters to the book's author, Michael Wolff and his publishers.
From Washington, Simon Marks reports.
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Pres. Trump expresses skepticism about Korean talks
U.S. President Donald Trump is expressing skepticism about the talks between Pyongyang and Seoul.
South Korea's President Moon Jae-in has endorsed the idea of talks, starting with the Olympics, saying, "We must move through the crisis and toward peace like an icebreaker."
Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff has the reaction from Washington:
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US President's lawyers send cease-and-desist notice to Steve Bannon as row with former aide escalates
US President Donald Trump's lawyers have written to former White House aide Steve Bannon, accusing him of violating a non-disclosure agreement that he signed with the Trump campaign.
The move follows explosive comments attributed to Mr Bannon in an upcoming book on the Trump White House.
Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has more:
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Snow arrives in New York as Bombogenesis batters East Coast
A cold front that has gripped large parts of the United States has
killed at least 17 people.
The U.S. has seen roughly 10 days of record low temperatures and major
U.S. cities on the East Coast are bracing for a so-called bomb cyclone
bringing with it a deluge of snow and powerful winds.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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killed at least 17 people.
The U.S. has seen roughly 10 days of record low temperatures and major
U.S. cities on the East Coast are bracing for a so-called bomb cyclone
bringing with it a deluge of snow and powerful winds.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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UGANDA DENIES MIGRANT DEAL WITH ISRAEL
Uganda is denying it has an agreement with Israel for migrants to be sent to the country.
Israel has given notice of 90 days for all African migrants leave or face imprisonment.
Isabel Nakirya reports from Kampala.
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Tony Blair Denies Telling Spy Rumours To US Presidential Aides
Former British Prime Minster Tony Blair has denied claims that he warned US President Donald Trump's aides that they were under UK intelligence surveillance.
The rumour is reported in a new book by journalist Michael Wolff, but Mr Blair has called it 'a complete fabrication'
UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.
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Deadly Winter Weather Pounds Europe
Winter storms popping up across Western Europe are to blame for three deaths.
Travel is also impacted as flights are being delayed or canceled because of whipping winds.
Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has the latest from Brussels.
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SEA-PLANE RECOVERED FROM SYDNEY RIVER
Most of a seaplane that crashed near Sydney killing six people has been recovered from a river.
Police have used divers and a crane to lift it from a depth of 13m in the River Hawkesbury.
The plane crashed on Sunday killing a well-known UK businessman, four members of his family, and the Canadian pilot.
The investigation into why the De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver crashed will look at an incident involving the same plane in 1996.
Nat Nagy from the Australian Transport Safety Bureau says investigations can proceed now the plane's been recovered from the water.
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Police have used divers and a crane to lift it from a depth of 13m in the River Hawkesbury.
The plane crashed on Sunday killing a well-known UK businessman, four members of his family, and the Canadian pilot.
The investigation into why the De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver crashed will look at an incident involving the same plane in 1996.
Nat Nagy from the Australian Transport Safety Bureau says investigations can proceed now the plane's been recovered from the water.
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Russian airbase in Syria shelled, 7 jets destroyed
According to unconfirmed Russian media reports Russia's airbase in Syria was shelled on New Year's eve by radical islamists. Moscow has denied 7 Russian military jets were destroyed and over 10 servicemen were hurt in the attack, but confirmed 2 military personnel were killed by shelling. Our correspondent Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.
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Fire kills four people in Mumbai
A fire that broke out in a building in Mumbai has claimed four lives.
This comes just days after 14 people died in a fire at a rooftop restaurant in the Indian city.
Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports
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"Bomb Cyclone" to hit US east coast
Millions of Americans are in the crosshairs of a major winter storm.
Forecasters say up to 12 inches of snow is expected along the East Coast from Boston to Virginia Beach in what's being called a "bombogenesis" [[ BOM-boh-gen-eh-sis ]] or a bomb cyclone.
That's a weather system that involves a rapid drop in barometric pressure, which leads to an intense storm.
<New York City has already canceled classes at all city schools. All of eastern Maine is under a Blizzard Warning, while Hard Freeze Warnings are in effect from Eastern Texas to the Georgia and Florida coasts.>
It's already snowing in South Carolina where Governor Henry McMaster is urging people to stay indoors.
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Children's Commissioner England warns children ill-equipped to deal with social media
Many children starting secondary school are ill equipped to cope with the demands of social media. according to a report by the Children's Commissioner for England.
Anne Long-field says three quarters of children between the ages of 10 and 12 have accounts, even though most platforms have a minimum age of 13.
Head of online child safety at the UK's National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, Tony Stower, says more needs to be done to prepare children.
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Wednesday, January 3, 2018
Paul Manafort sues US Justice Department
Former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort has sued the U.S. Justice Department and special counsel Robert Mueller, citing overreach.
Paul Manafort is currently living in Florida on bail, having been charged with conspiracy and money laundering.
Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:
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Trump "furious and disgusted" over Bannon's book claims
President Trump has launched a blistering attack on his former chief strategist Steven Bannon, after Mr. Bannon accused the President's son Donald Trump Junior of "treasonous" behavior when he met the Russians during the 2016 Presidential election.
The President says Mr. Bannon has "lost his mind".
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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