Around 85,000 children in Yemen, under the age of five, are estimated
to have died from hunger since the start of the civil war in 2015.
The latest figures come as the United Nations envoy arrives in the
country to negotiate possible peace talks.
Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Wednesday, November 21, 2018
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince sued in Paris
A crown prince from the UAE has been sued by a rights group in Paris who have accused the royal of war crimes in Yemen.
Prince Mohammed, who is first in line to the Abu Dhabi throne, is on a two-day visit to France.
As Oliver Whitfield-Miocic explains, this isn't the first time a royal from the Middle East has been sued whilst visiting the French capital.
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NASA to probe Space X and Boeing over safety
NASA is launching an investigation into safety practices at Space X.
The move comes after CEO Elon Musk was shown smoking marijuana and drinking whiskey during a recent podcast streamed online.
The probe reportedly also includes aerospace giant Boeing.
Steve Mort reports.
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The move comes after CEO Elon Musk was shown smoking marijuana and drinking whiskey during a recent podcast streamed online.
The probe reportedly also includes aerospace giant Boeing.
Steve Mort reports.
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British man sentenced to life in prison for spying
A British man has been sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of spying in the United Arab Emirates.
31 year old Matthew Hedges who is a PhD student denied the charges that he was spying for the UK, insisting he was conducting research. From London, Catherine Drew reports.
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Trump submits written answers on Russian election meddling
President Trump has handed over written answers to questions from the Special Counsel Robert Mueller as part of the ongoing investigation into alleged Russian interference in the last U.S. election
Mueller is also looking into whether the Trump campaign colluded with the Kremlin in an attempt to win the White House, and if the president later obstructed justice when events fell under investigation.
In Washington here's Kevin McAleese....
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French FM wants Renault - Nissan partnership to continue amid turmoil
French Foreign Minister Bruno Le Maire says he wants the alliance between carmakers Renault and Nissan to continue despite its boss being arrested in Japan on Monday.
Carlos Ghosn (prono: GOHN like 'hone') is suspected of misusing company money and under-reporting how much he was earning.
But a long-time Nissan executive wants changes to the partnership with the French car manufacturer.
Oliver Whitfield-Miocic has more from Paris
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MAY HEADS TO BRUSSELS AHEAD OF BREXIT SUMMIT
UK Prime Minister Theresa May heads to Brussels later (Wednesday) for talks on Britain's future relationship with the EU.
She's under pressure from her MPs to not to give any further ground in negotiations, and even to try and win some clarifications to the draft withdrawal deal agreed with Brussels.
EU leaders meet in Brussels on Sunday to sign off on a Brexit deal.
Mrs May would then have to put that to the UK's Parliament.
UK correspondent Olly Barratt says her visit to Brussels is being closely watched.
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She's under pressure from her MPs to not to give any further ground in negotiations, and even to try and win some clarifications to the draft withdrawal deal agreed with Brussels.
EU leaders meet in Brussels on Sunday to sign off on a Brexit deal.
Mrs May would then have to put that to the UK's Parliament.
UK correspondent Olly Barratt says her visit to Brussels is being closely watched.
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May in Brussels on Brexit
UK Prime Minister Theresa May is meeting with the EU Commission President in a last ditch attempt to garner support for her Brexit deal.
Not only is the deal hugely unpopular among many lawmakers in Britain but it's also facing challenges among EU member states who worry about how it will affect them.
Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.
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Kremlin general loses race for Interpol presidency after backlash
A Kremlin-backed general has lost the vote to become President of the world's police agency Interpol, after an outcry from British and US politicians. Alexander Prokopchuk was accused of attempting to use the role to hunt down critics of President Putin, as Dan Ashby reports.
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MAY TO HOLD BREXIT TALKS AHEAD OF SUNDAY SUMMIT
UK Prime Minister Theresa May heads to Brussels later (Wednesday) for talks on Britain's future relationship with the EU.
She's under pressure from her MPs to not to give any further ground in negotiations, and even to try and win some clarifications to the draft withdrawal deal agreed with Brussels.
EU leaders meet in Brussels on Sunday to sign off on a Brexit deal.
Mrs May would then have to put that to the UK's Parliament.
Conservative MP Bob Stewart says that's where it gets even more difficult.
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OUT: ….lost."
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She's under pressure from her MPs to not to give any further ground in negotiations, and even to try and win some clarifications to the draft withdrawal deal agreed with Brussels.
EU leaders meet in Brussels on Sunday to sign off on a Brexit deal.
Mrs May would then have to put that to the UK's Parliament.
Conservative MP Bob Stewart says that's where it gets even more difficult.
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OUT: ….lost."
DUR: 14 seconds
American tourist killed by tribe in Andaman and Nicobar Islands
An American tourist is reported to have been killed by a protected tribe in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Seven fishermen have been arrested in connection with the case.
Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports.
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Twitter CEO sparks off controversy in India
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey is at the centre of a caste related controversy in India- the company's fastest growing market.
While on a trip to New Delhi, Dorsey was photographed holding up a poster calling for 'smashing Brahminical patriarchy'. This has led to many people accusing him of inciting hate against India's highest caste.
Our India correspondent Neha Poonia has more.
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While on a trip to New Delhi, Dorsey was photographed holding up a poster calling for 'smashing Brahminical patriarchy'. This has led to many people accusing him of inciting hate against India's highest caste.
Our India correspondent Neha Poonia has more.
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AUSTRALIA: Dead baby washed up on beach a sacrifice
The family of a nine-month-old girl whose body washed ashore on a Gold Coast beach in Australia's Queensland may have "sacrificed" the baby by throwing her into the water just over the border in New South Wales.
Arthur Stevens has more
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Arthur Stevens has more
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Pompeo warns South Korea of improving ties with Pyongyang too quickly
The U.S. Secretary of State has urged South Korea not to improve ties
with North Korea quicker than Pyongyang's progress with
denuclearization.
Seoul has previously called for more incentives to encourage North
Korea to abandon its nuclear and missile programs.
But Mike Pompeo insists South Korea and the U.S. remain in complete
agreement on how to proceed.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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with North Korea quicker than Pyongyang's progress with
denuclearization.
Seoul has previously called for more incentives to encourage North
Korea to abandon its nuclear and missile programs.
But Mike Pompeo insists South Korea and the U.S. remain in complete
agreement on how to proceed.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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Lawmakers call for further investigations into Khashoggi's murder
Turkey's foreign minister says Ankara isn't satisfied with the level
of cooperation from Saudi Arabia over the killing of journalist Jamal
Khashoggi.
The CIA in the United States believes Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin
Salman could well have known about the murder but President Trump has
strongly defended his country's ties with Saudi Arabia.
But leaders from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee have sent a
letter to the President calling on him to determine whether MBS was
responsible for the journalist's death.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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of cooperation from Saudi Arabia over the killing of journalist Jamal
Khashoggi.
The CIA in the United States believes Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin
Salman could well have known about the murder but President Trump has
strongly defended his country's ties with Saudi Arabia.
But leaders from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee have sent a
letter to the President calling on him to determine whether MBS was
responsible for the journalist's death.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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Race to Identify Victims of Camp Fire
Heavy rain is on its way to the part of Northern California where the Camp Fire turned the town of Paradise to ashes. The rain is expected to help put out the fire — now 70 percent contained— but it has primed the soil for another disaster that could claim more lives.
Rachel Silverman reports from San Francisco.
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Tuesday, November 20, 2018
US set to add Venezuela to terror list
The US government is set to ratchet up tensions with Venezuela.
The Trump administration is reportedly set to add the South American nation to its list of state sponsors of terrorism.
Several Republican lawmakers have been advocating for the move as a way to apply pressure to President Nicolás Maduro.
Steve Mort reports.
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The Trump administration is reportedly set to add the South American nation to its list of state sponsors of terrorism.
Several Republican lawmakers have been advocating for the move as a way to apply pressure to President Nicolás Maduro.
Steve Mort reports.
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Expressing no sympathy for Khashoggi family, Trump proclaims US ties with Saudi Arabia
President Trump says he's not willing to risk US business and strategic ties with Saudi Arabia, despite the Kingdom's murder of US-based journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
The President says the US will remain "steadfast partners" with the Saudis, even if the killing was ordered by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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UN condemns Kabul bombing of religious leaders
The United Nations says it is "outraged" by the suicide bombing of a
religious gathering in the Afghan capital, Kabul, which killed at
least 50 people.
The UN mission in the country said there were "credible reports" of
heavy civilian casualties.
Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.
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religious gathering in the Afghan capital, Kabul, which killed at
least 50 people.
The UN mission in the country said there were "credible reports" of
heavy civilian casualties.
Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.
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US Stocks Drop, Erasing Most 2018 Gains
US retail and technology stocks have fallen dramatically to wipe out most of their gains for 2018.
Apple is weighing heavily on the overall market because investors are worried about slowing iPhone sales.
Our US Correspondent Daniel Ryntjes reports...
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