Cricket Australia has announced that Justin Langer is confirmed as the head coach of the Australian cricket team, taking over from Darren Lehmann who resigned after the South Africa ball-tampering scandal.
Arthur Stevens reports
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Thursday, May 3, 2018
Iowa approves "heartbeat bill" abortion bill
Lawmakers in the U.S. State of Iowa have passed a bill that would make
it illegal for most abortions to be performed once a heartbeat can be
detected.
If the bill comes into law, women will be required to have an
ultrasound to check whether there's a foetal heartbeat.
Some exemptions including rape and incest have been introduced but the
bill is being dubbed as the most restrictive abortion ban in the
country.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
IN: "According to some...
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it illegal for most abortions to be performed once a heartbeat can be
detected.
If the bill comes into law, women will be required to have an
ultrasound to check whether there's a foetal heartbeat.
Some exemptions including rape and incest have been introduced but the
bill is being dubbed as the most restrictive abortion ban in the
country.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
IN: "According to some...
OUT: ...this into law"
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Wednesday, May 2, 2018
US transfers Guantanamo prisoner to Saudi Arabia
The Pentagon has sent home a Guantanamo Bay prisoner to detention in Saudi Arabia, the first such transfer of the Trump administration.
Ahmed al Darbi pleaded guilty to war crimes in 2014 and was sentenced to 13 years in prison. His departure leaves 40 prisoners at Guantanamo Bay prison.
Our US Correspondent Harry Horton reports.
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White House Reportedly Hiring Clinton Impeachment Lawyer
White House lawyer Ty Cobb, who served as the point person handling President Trump's response to the Russia investigation, is stepping down.
His replacement is reportedly Emmet Flood, a Republican defense lawyer experienced with impeachment proceedings.
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details.
IN:Emmet Flood
OUT:"replacing him"
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Russia cuts military spending
Russia cut its military spending last year for the first time since 1998.
According to a report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, investment fell by a fifth in 2017 compared with a year earlier.
Analysts say it's a sign of the economic strains on Vladimir Putin's Government.
Jessica King has more from Moscow.
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Pres. Trump sends top trade team to China for crunch talks
A team of Trump administration trade officials will meet with President Xi Jinping's top economic adviser in Beijing this week
The US representatives are scheduled to hold talks on Thursday and Friday in an attempt to diffuse the current trade tensions between the world's two biggest economies.
Kevin McAleese has this from Washignton...
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Mueller 'threatened Trump with subpoena'
Special Counsel Robert Mueller reportedly warned he could order Donald Trump to testify as part of his investigation into alleged Russian meddling in the 2016 US election.
The threat to issue a subpoena suggests the investigation is intensifying, as our Washington Correspondent Harry Horton reports.
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DUR: 0"31
Kanye West says 400 years of slavery was "a choice"
Rapper Kanye West has said that 400 years of slavery was a choice.
He made the controversial remarks during an interview on entertainment show TMZ Live.
Our US correspondent Kate Fisher reports
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DUR: 46
450,000 UK women affected by breast cancer screening error
UK health secretary Jeremy Hunt has launched an urgent inquiry into England's breast cancer screening program.
It follows a computer error that led to nearly half a million women missing out on routine checks, which experts say may have caused hundreds of deaths that could have been prevented of delayed.
UK correspondent Paul Barber reports from London.
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THERESA MAY: NUMBER OF WAYS OF SOLVING BREXIT CUSTOMS ISSUE
UK Prime Minister Theresa May is being urged by some of her own MPs to drop one of the options she's considering for customs arrangements with Brussels.
Mrs May is hosting a meeting of senior ministers on Wednesday to discuss customs arrangements with the EU as Britain leaves the bloc.
Downing Street is understood to favour a so-called 'customs partnership' which would see the UK mirroring EU customs rules at its borders and collecting tariffs on behalf of Brussels.
But senior Brexiteer MPs from within Theresa May's Conservative Party say this would be unacceptable - and it's thought some would be willing to bring the government down over the issue.
Theresa May says she hasn't settled on a solution yet.
IN: "We will…
OUT: …delivered."
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Mrs May is hosting a meeting of senior ministers on Wednesday to discuss customs arrangements with the EU as Britain leaves the bloc.
Downing Street is understood to favour a so-called 'customs partnership' which would see the UK mirroring EU customs rules at its borders and collecting tariffs on behalf of Brussels.
But senior Brexiteer MPs from within Theresa May's Conservative Party say this would be unacceptable - and it's thought some would be willing to bring the government down over the issue.
Theresa May says she hasn't settled on a solution yet.
IN: "We will…
OUT: …delivered."
DUR: 25 seconds
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Brexit and Immigration - key factors in UK local elections
Immigration and Brexit are likely to be major deciding factors in the UK's local elections on Thursday, as campaigners launch their final bids to win votes.
According to the polls, the incumbent Conservative party are neck and neck with opposition Labour.
UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.
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MAY ATTEMPTS TO REACH BREXIT CUSTOMS SOLUTION
UK Prime Minister Theresa May's been warned her government could be collapsed by her own MPs over a key plank of Brexit strategy.
Mrs May is hosting a meeting of senior ministers on Wednesday to discuss customs arrangements with the EU as Britain leaves the bloc.
Downing Street is understood to favour a so-called 'customs partnership' which would see the UK mirroring EU customs rules at its borders and collecting tariffs on behalf of Brussels.
But senior Brexiteer MPs from within Theresa May's Conservative Party say this would be unacceptable - and it's thought some would be willing to bring the government down over the issue.
Brexit-supporting Conservative former minister Iain Duncan Smith says the proposal is unworkable.
IN: "It's never…
OUT: …them rebates."
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Mrs May is hosting a meeting of senior ministers on Wednesday to discuss customs arrangements with the EU as Britain leaves the bloc.
Downing Street is understood to favour a so-called 'customs partnership' which would see the UK mirroring EU customs rules at its borders and collecting tariffs on behalf of Brussels.
But senior Brexiteer MPs from within Theresa May's Conservative Party say this would be unacceptable - and it's thought some would be willing to bring the government down over the issue.
Brexit-supporting Conservative former minister Iain Duncan Smith says the proposal is unworkable.
IN: "It's never…
OUT: …them rebates."
DUR: 17 seconds
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0502customs-ids1.mp3
UK's Parliamentary Speaker John Bercow faces fresh bully claims
The Speaker of the UK parliament has denied fresh accusations that he bullied a senior member of his staff, saying the claims have no substance.
John Bercow who oversees debate in the House of Commons in his role as Speaker has been accused of angry outbursts and using obscene language.
From London, Catherine Drew reports.
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Protests resume in Armenia as Parliament votes down opposition leader’s PM bid
Opposition protesters in Armenia have blocked street traffic, railways & airport as protest leader Pashinyan lost bid to become the country's new Prime Minister. Armenia's capital has been sweeped by opposition rallies since former Prime Minister and then President Serzh Sargsyan gave in to protesters' demands and stepped down on April 23. Our correspondent Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.
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PNG wants to play mediator between US and China
Papua New Guinea's government says it's ready to play its part in brokering peace between the US and China to avoid a full-blown global trade war.
Port Moresby will host leaders from 21 Pacific-rim countries including the US, China, Russia, Japan at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in November this year.
Arthur Stevens takes a look
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OUT: SOC
DUR: 45 sec
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Port Moresby will host leaders from 21 Pacific-rim countries including the US, China, Russia, Japan at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in November this year.
Arthur Stevens takes a look
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OUT: SOC
DUR: 45 sec
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Australian Cardinal George Pell committed to stand trial on sex charges
Australian Cardinal George Pell has taken the next step in fighting historical sexual offence charges after being committed to stand trial.
Arthur Stevens has the update
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Arthur Stevens has the update
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THERESA MAY WARNED OVER CUSTOMS BREXIT STRATEGY
UK Prime Minister Theresa May's been warned her government could be collapsed by her own MPs over a key plank of Brexit strategy.
Mrs May is hosting a meeting of senior ministers on Wednesday to discuss customs arrangements with the EU as Britain leaves the bloc.
Downing Street is understood to favour a so-called 'customs partnership' which would see the UK mirroring EU customs rules at its borders and collecting tariffs on behalf of Brussels.
But senior Brexiteer MPs from within Theresa May's Conservative Party say this would be unacceptable - and it's thought some would be willing to bring the government down over the issue.
UK correspondent Olly Barratt says there are several reasons Mrs May currently backs a customs partnership.
IN: "The government…
OUT: …Ireland."
DUR: 57 seconds
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UK correspondent Olly Barratt says it's a difficult sell for Mrs May.
IN: "Very hard…
OUT: …idea."
DUR: 49 seconds
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Mrs May is hosting a meeting of senior ministers on Wednesday to discuss customs arrangements with the EU as Britain leaves the bloc.
Downing Street is understood to favour a so-called 'customs partnership' which would see the UK mirroring EU customs rules at its borders and collecting tariffs on behalf of Brussels.
But senior Brexiteer MPs from within Theresa May's Conservative Party say this would be unacceptable - and it's thought some would be willing to bring the government down over the issue.
UK correspondent Olly Barratt says there are several reasons Mrs May currently backs a customs partnership.
IN: "The government…
OUT: …Ireland."
DUR: 57 seconds
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0502customs-ob1.mp3
ALT:
UK correspondent Olly Barratt says it's a difficult sell for Mrs May.
IN: "Very hard…
OUT: …idea."
DUR: 49 seconds
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0502customs-ob2.mp3
Walmart closing in on deal with India's Flipkart
US retail giant Walmart is reportedly in the final stages to buy a majority stake in Indian e-commerce company Flipkart.
Flipkart is India's homegrown answer to Amazon.
Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports
IN: "American retailer Walmart…"
OUT: SOC
DUR: 24 secs
Paris Labour Rally Turns Violent
More than a remain in police custody after Labour Day protests in Paris turned violent.
Far left anarchists known as the Black Blocs overtook what was a peaceful demonstration against President Emmanual Macron's labour reform package.
Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek reports from Brussels.
IN: Smashed windows …
OUT: STND OUT
DUR: 42 seconds
THERESA MAY FACES CUSTOMS UNION PRESSURE
UK Prime Minister Theresa May's been warned her government could be collapsed by her own MPs over a key plank of Brexit strategy.
Mrs May is hosting a meeting of senior ministers on Wednesday to discuss customs arrangements with the EU as Britain leaves the bloc.
Downing Street is understood to favour a so-called 'customs partnership' which would see the UK mirroring EU customs rules at its borders and collecting tariffs on behalf of Brussels.
But senior Brexiteer MPs from within Theresa May's Conservative Party say this would be unacceptable - and it's thought some would be willing to bring the government down over the issue.
Conservative MP Bernard Jenkin says either that option or staying in the EU's Customs Union should be rejected.
IN: "If we…
OUT: …customs union."
DUR: 13 seconds
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Labour MP Hillary Benn thinks there is one clear way forward.
IN: "I'm clear…
OUT: …ensure that."
DUR: 14 seconds
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Former Conservative Cabinet Minister David Mellor says the Prime Minister is in a tight spot.
IN: "This is…
OUT: …a mess."
DUR: 20 seconds
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Mrs May is hosting a meeting of senior ministers on Wednesday to discuss customs arrangements with the EU as Britain leaves the bloc.
Downing Street is understood to favour a so-called 'customs partnership' which would see the UK mirroring EU customs rules at its borders and collecting tariffs on behalf of Brussels.
But senior Brexiteer MPs from within Theresa May's Conservative Party say this would be unacceptable - and it's thought some would be willing to bring the government down over the issue.
Conservative MP Bernard Jenkin says either that option or staying in the EU's Customs Union should be rejected.
IN: "If we…
OUT: …customs union."
DUR: 13 seconds
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0502customs-jenkin1.mp3
ALT:
Labour MP Hillary Benn thinks there is one clear way forward.
IN: "I'm clear…
OUT: …ensure that."
DUR: 14 seconds
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0502customs-benn1.mp3
ALT:
Former Conservative Cabinet Minister David Mellor says the Prime Minister is in a tight spot.
IN: "This is…
OUT: …a mess."
DUR: 20 seconds
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