On International Women's Day the United Nations has held events to
celebrate and highlight the work of women in rural communities.
These women are often the backbone of economies outside urban centers
around the world.
But they are still not treated equally, with many facing
discrimination, prejudice and even sexual violence.
The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that must change.
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The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said gender parity was essential.
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The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said everyone needs to work together.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Thursday, March 8, 2018
US pushes UN arms embargo on South Sudan
The United States is urging the United Nations to impose an arms
embargo on South Sudan, following more than four years of civil war.
The US wants the UN Security Council to vote on the proposal next week.
But it is likely to face stiff opposition - as Nick Harper reports
from the UN in New York.
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embargo on South Sudan, following more than four years of civil war.
The US wants the UN Security Council to vote on the proposal next week.
But it is likely to face stiff opposition - as Nick Harper reports
from the UN in New York.
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South Korean officials to discuss North Korea with Trump officials
Two envoys from South Korea are meeting with U.S. President Donald
Trump's National Security Advisor to discuss a recent meeting held
with the leader of North Korea.
The envoys are expected to brief H.R. McMaster on Kim Jong Un's
position on future talks and Pyongyang's nuclear program.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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Trump's National Security Advisor to discuss a recent meeting held
with the leader of North Korea.
The envoys are expected to brief H.R. McMaster on Kim Jong Un's
position on future talks and Pyongyang's nuclear program.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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President Trump poised to implement strict tariffs
US President Donald Trump is expected to sign a plan on Thursday to introduce strict tariffs on steel and aluminium imports.
But the White House now says some countries - including Canada and Mexico - could be exempt from the plan on national security grounds.
From Washington, Harry Horton reports.
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Rudd: Spy attack with nerve agent "brazen and reckless” act.
British Home Secretary has called the attempted murder of a former Russian spy and his daughter in Salisbury a "brazen and reckless" act.
In a statement to the House of Commons, Amber Rudd said Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia remain unconscious and in a critical condition in Salisbury hospital.
The former Russian military intelligence officer and his daughter were poisoned by a nerve agent on Sunday.
Amber Rudd said police have launched a wide ranging investigation to find those responsible and early speculation is not helpful.
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Amber Rudd said that a police officer who was exposed to the nerve agent is also being treated in hospital as she updated MPs on the condition of the victims.
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Indian architect wins Balkrishna Doshi wins prestigious Pritzker prize
Architect Balkrishna Doshi has become the first Indian to win the Pritzker Architecture Prize, widely considered to be the highest award in the field.
The award - bestowed by Chicago's billionaire Pritzker family - in the past has been won by some of the biggest names in architecture including Zaha Hadid and Frank Gehry.
Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai
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Shakeup coming at German foreign ministry
Germany's acting foreign minister Sigmar Gabriel announced that he will not be part of the country's next government, which is set to be formed in the coming weeks.
HIs social democratic party is set to announce their ministers on Friday, including Gabriel's replacement.
Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.
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France to crack down on gender pay gap
French companies paying women less than men for the same job are to be given three years to close the gap or face fines.
Men are paid 9% more than women on average, despite equal pay laws going back 45 years.
Elena Casas reports from Paris.
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UK POLICE INVESTIGATE USE OF NERVE AGENT IN SPY ATTACK
Hundreds of UK police officers are investigating after it was revealed a nerve agent was used to attack a former Russian spy and his daughter.
Sergei and Yulia Skripal and his daughter remain in a critical condition in hospital after the incident in Salisbury on Sunday.
Police say they were specifically targeted and it is being treated as attempted murder.
It hasn't been revealed exactly what nerve agent was used.
Major General Chip Chapman is former head of counter-terrorism at the Ministry of Defence and believes it was a well-planned attack.
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Sergei and Yulia Skripal and his daughter remain in a critical condition in hospital after the incident in Salisbury on Sunday.
Police say they were specifically targeted and it is being treated as attempted murder.
It hasn't been revealed exactly what nerve agent was used.
Major General Chip Chapman is former head of counter-terrorism at the Ministry of Defence and believes it was a well-planned attack.
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Spanish Women Strike
Thousands of women across Spain are on strike, protesting lower pay and inequality.
Spain's first ever nationwide feminist strike coincides with International Women's Day.
And despite disrupting travel, our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek reports the strike has strong support.
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Florida lawmakers pass gun control bill
Florida lawmakers have passed a sweeping gun control bill in the wake of a mass shooting at a school in the state.
The legislation raises the age for gun purchases from 18 to 21, and requires a three-day waiting period on most firearms purchases.
John Bevir reports from Washington.
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The legislation raises the age for gun purchases from 18 to 21, and requires a three-day waiting period on most firearms purchases.
John Bevir reports from Washington.
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White House to announce tariff move this week
A group of more than a hundred Republican congressmen is expressing "deep concern" over President Trump's plans to enact tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.
The White House says Mr Trump will announce the measures by the end of the week.
A letter sent to the White House from the lawmakers warns tariffs will make American businesses less competitive, and undermine economic progress from recent tax breaks.
Reporter Steve Mort in Washington says the president's strategy on tariffs remains unclear.
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The White House says Mr Trump will announce the measures by the end of the week.
A letter sent to the White House from the lawmakers warns tariffs will make American businesses less competitive, and undermine economic progress from recent tax breaks.
Reporter Steve Mort in Washington says the president's strategy on tariffs remains unclear.
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California Governor Says US Atty Gen'l Launching Reign of Terror Against California
California's Governor has accused the US Attorney General of initiating a reign of terror against immigrants in California.
The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the California -- asking a judge to block new state laws that protect undocumented immigrants living in California.
Rachel Silverman has this report from San Francisco.
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Wednesday, March 7, 2018
Florida School Shooter suspect indicted on 17 counts of murder
The suspect in last month's deadly Florida school shooting has been
formally charged.
17 students and staff were killed and at least a dozen more injured at
a high school in Parkland.
Nikolas Cruz has been charged with 17 counts of first degree murder.
US correspondent, Frances Read, reports.
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formally charged.
17 students and staff were killed and at least a dozen more injured at
a high school in Parkland.
Nikolas Cruz has been charged with 17 counts of first degree murder.
US correspondent, Frances Read, reports.
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US Justice Dept Sues State of California
The US Justice Department is suing the state of California over its sanctuary policies.
Those policies extend protection to undocumented immigrants and limit assistance given to federal immigration authorities.
Rachel Silverman has this report from San Francisco.
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UK Police say nerve agent used to target former Russian spy and his daughter
UK police say a nerve agent was used to target a former Russian spy and his daughter on Sunday.
66 year old Sergei Skripal and his 33 year old daughter Yulia remain in a critical condition in hospital. A police officer who was among the first to respond when the couple were found unresponsive in the city of Salisbury is also in a serious condition in hospital.
Police say they do not believe there is any widespread risk to the public.
Head of Counter Terrorism Policing Mark Rowley said authorities had identified the nerve agent used but would not be making that information public. He said it was now being treated as a major incident involving attempted murder by the use of a nerve agent.
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Coca-Cola to launch first alcoholic beverage in Japan
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Coca-Cola plans to launch an alcoholic beverage in Japan - it will be
the first in the company's 125 year history.
The move comes as the beverage giant is looking to cash in on the
growing popularity of alcopops in the country.
Our business correspondent Laura Cantekin has the details.
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Coca-Cola plans to launch an alcoholic beverage in Japan - it will be
the first in the company's 125 year history.
The move comes as the beverage giant is looking to cash in on the
growing popularity of alcopops in the country.
Our business correspondent Laura Cantekin has the details.
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UK POLICE: 'NERVE AGENT' USED TO TARGET RUSSIAN SPY
UK police say a nerve agent was used to target a former Russian spy and his daughter on Sunday.
Sergei and Yulia Skripal remain in a critical condition in a British hospital.
UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.
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Sergei and Yulia Skripal remain in a critical condition in a British hospital.
UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.
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Jail terms for German far-right group members
A court in the German city of Dresden has convicted eight people of being part of a far-right terror group, which carried out attacks on refugee shelters and politicians.
The group's members received prison terms between four and ten years for a variety of charges including attempted murder.
Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.
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President Trump slips down Forbes rich list
U.S. President Donald Trump has slipped 222 places in the Forbes
annual rich list.
The magazine estimates that his worth has fallen from $3.5 billion to
$3.1 billion.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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annual rich list.
The magazine estimates that his worth has fallen from $3.5 billion to
$3.1 billion.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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