U.S. President Donald Trump says he will go ahead with his State of
the Union address next week despite opposition from Democrats.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi urged the President to not go ahead with
the address citing security concerns linked to the ongoing partial
government shutdown.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Wednesday, January 23, 2019
TANZANIAN GOVERNMENT TO REVISE MINING TAXES
Tanzanian President John Magufuli addresses a meeting of mineral stakeholders
Tanzanian President John Magufuli has said he is willing to revise some mining taxes through parliament, under certificate of urgency.
Daniel Kijo has more
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EU Commission steps up challenge to countries selling "golden passports" for EU citizenship
The European Commission says it's sending a very clear and strong warning to EU member states that sell citizenship or residency to investors.
Brussels says selling citizenship is putting the EU at risk of money laundering, corruption and tax evasion.
Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports from Brussels.
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UK MPs Urge Government to Extend Brexit Deadline or Rule Out No Deal Scenario
Politicians in the UK are taking sides over likely Brexit outcomes.
British International Trade Minister and Brexiteer Liam Fox has said delaying or cancelling Brexit would breach the trust of the British public who voted for it.
The UK Prime Minster Theresa May has refused to rule out a no-deal scenario and equally has dismissed calls for a second Brexit referendum.
UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.
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Missing footballer's final audio message
An audio message from the missing Argentine footballer Emiliano Sala has been published.
The recording was made onboard a plane feared to have crashed in the English Channel on Monday.
Paris Correspondent Oliver Whitfield-Miocic has more
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Sony to Move European HQ out of UK
Japanese tech giant Sony says it will move its European headquarters from the UK to the Netherlands.
The company is now one of many moving to mainland Europe as uncertainty over Brexit continues to grow.
Our Europe correspondent Kevin Ozebek reports from Brussels.
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Russia rejects US demands to halt production of a nuclear missile
Russia has fiercely defended its nuclear programme and rejected US demands to halt the production of one of its more controversial missiles. It spells further bad news for the future of a key nuclear treaty, as Dan Ashby reports.
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SEARCH RESUMES FOR SALA PLANE
Searches continue for the missing plane which was carrying Premier League footballer Emiliano Sala.
The aircraft he was in lost contact close to the Channel Islands on Monday.
It's reported he sent a voice message to his family via WhatsApp, saying he feared the plane was falling apart.
Emiliano Sala was en route to Cardiff - having signed for EPL side Cardiff City in a record deal.
Aviation expert Julian Bray says the area where the plane lost contact can be difficult to fly in.
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India generates almost 26,000 tonnes of plastic waste every day
New official data reveals that India generates close to 26,000 tonnes of plastic waste each day, with 40 per cent of it remaining uncollected.
This has an effect on the environment and human health.
Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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India arrests 31 Rohingyas stranded at Indo-Bangladesh border
The Indian government has taken 31 Rohingya refugees into custody at its eastern border with Bangladesh. Reports suggest these refugees were trying to flee India amid a government crackdown on Rohingyas.
The government also denied allegations made by Bangladeshi officials who have claimed that Indian forces were forcibly pushing the refugees over the border.
Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.
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The government also denied allegations made by Bangladeshi officials who have claimed that Indian forces were forcibly pushing the refugees over the border.
Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.
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US Senate to vote on competing proposals to end government shutdown - both likely to fail
As 800,000 US government workers contemplate their second missed paycheck due on Friday, the US Senate will vote on two competing proposals aimed at ending the ongoing government shutdown.
The votes will be heard on Thursday - one backed by Republicans, the other by Democrats - but both likely to fail.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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UN approves exemptions for aid to North Korea
The United Nations has approved sanctions exemptions for humanitarian aid to North Korea. Provisions have been delayed over concerns of international sanctions violations against North Korea's nuclear program.
Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.
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According to the UN, four organizations have been approved to send aid to North Korea.
Exemptions include the shipment of treatment for tuberculosis and malaria.
Computers, televisions and ambulances for hospital use were also approved.
The exemptions last for six months.
Humanitarian activity is not banned in North Korea, but materials used in aid missions could be subject to international sanctions.
The United States in particular has been criticized for slowing delivery while it reviewed exemption requests at the UN Security Council.
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Four charged over Muslim bombing plot
Three men and a teenage boy have been charged with planning to bomb an Islamic community in New York state.
At least three of them met through their involvement with the Boy Scouts.
Nick Harper reports from New York.
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At least three of them met through their involvement with the Boy Scouts.
Nick Harper reports from New York.
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Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Supreme Court rules on transgender military ban
The US Supreme Court has allowed President Trump's transgender military restrictions to go into effect while lawsuits continue.
The court voted 5-4 in favour of temporarily reinstating the policy, which lower courts had blocked in the face of legal challenges.
From Washington, Harry Horton reports.
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TANZANIAN GOVERNMENT TO FINISH CASHEW NUT FARMER PAYMENTS
Tanzanian government to finish paying cashew nut farmers by end of January 2019.
This comes after the government had promised that it would purchase all cashew nut stocks from farmers at the minimum price of $ 1 dollar 75 cents per kilo through its Agricultural Development Bank.
Daniel Kijo has more
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TANZANIAN GOVERNMENT TO FINISH CASHEWNUT FARMER PAYMENTS
Tanzanian government to finish paying cashew nut farmers by end of January 2019.
This comes after the government had promised that it would purchase all cashew nut stocks from farmers at the minimum price of $ 1 dollar 75 cents per kilo through its Agricultural Development Bank.
Daniel Kijo has more
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RPT: U.S. expected to make formal extradition request for top Chinese telecomms exec
The United States is expected to formally ask Canada to extradite a top Chinese telecommunications boss to the US to face criminal charges, according to reports by a Canadian newspaper
Meng Wanzhou [pro: Mung Wang-zho] was detained in Canada at the request of the US Justice department over allegations her company, Huawei, violated U.S. sanctions against Iran
In Washington Kevin McAleese reports...
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‘Roma’ and ‘The Favourite’ top Oscar nominees
Streaming service Netflix has received its very first Oscar nomination
for best picture.
The 91st Academy Awards will be held at the end of February and is
seen as Hollywood's biggest night of the year.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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for best picture.
The 91st Academy Awards will be held at the end of February and is
seen as Hollywood's biggest night of the year.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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EU fines MasterCard nearly $650 million
The European Commission is fining MasterCard almost 650 million US dollars for preventing competition among banks.
But--- the fine isn't as harsh as it could of been.
Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports from Brussels.
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Lawyer of US citizen detained in Russia says he was arrested holding "state secrets"
The lawyer representing a US citizen accused of spying in Russia says his client was arrested in possession of classified material.
Paul Whelan was taken into custody in Moscow at the end of December.
Our correspondent Giles Gibson has more:
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