At least two dozen police officers have been injured after protests
erupted following the shooting of a young black man.
The man was shot dead after allegedly trying to drive his car into law
enforcement.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Thursday, June 13, 2019
BORIS WINS FIRST ROUND OF TORY VOTING
Boris Johnson has won the first round of voting for Conservative Party leader and therefore UK Prime Minister.
Three Conservative MPs have been eliminated from the race after not gaining enough support.
There will be more secret ballots next week to whittle the remaining contenders down to a final two.
Former Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson received 114 votes in the secret ballot - far ahead of the runner-up Jeremy Hunt.
UK correspondent Olly Barratt says it cements Mr Johnson's role as favourite.
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Three Conservative MPs have been eliminated from the race after not gaining enough support.
There will be more secret ballots next week to whittle the remaining contenders down to a final two.
Former Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson received 114 votes in the secret ballot - far ahead of the runner-up Jeremy Hunt.
UK correspondent Olly Barratt says it cements Mr Johnson's role as favourite.
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UK correspondent Olly Barratt says Mr Johnson is likely to play it safe ahead of the next votes.
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India announces plans for space station
India has announced plans to set up its own space station.
The country's space agency is aiming to launch the planned 20 tonne space station by 2030.
Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports.
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The country's space agency is aiming to launch the planned 20 tonne space station by 2030.
Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports.
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Nationalist alliance in European Parliament gets new name
An alliance of nationalist parties in the European Parliament has rebranded itself.
Formerly known as Europe of Nations and Freedom the group will now be called Identity and Democracy.
It includes politicians from far-right parties in Italy and France.
Oliver Whitfield-Miocic has more from Brussels.
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Second Ebola Victim Dies in Uganda
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Uganda's Ministry's of Health confirms a second victim has died of Ebola in Uganda's western town of Kasese.
The victim is a grandmother to the first confirmed case, who was a five year old boy.
Isabel Nakirya reports.
The victim is a grandmother to the first confirmed case, who was a five year old boy.
Isabel Nakirya reports.
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CONSERVATIVES VOTE FOR NEXT LEADER AND UK PM
Conservative MPs are beginning the process of voting for their next leader.
Secret ballots start on Thursday which will see some of the ten candidates out of the race.
There will be more ballots next week to choose a final two who will face a run-off with the party's membership.
The next leader will also be UK Prime Minister and face the task of delivering Brexit.
Conservative MP Ian Duncan-Smith says he's backing the front-runner Boris Johnson because he's committed to leaving the EU on October 31st - even if it has to be on a 'no deal' basis.
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Secret ballots start on Thursday which will see some of the ten candidates out of the race.
There will be more ballots next week to choose a final two who will face a run-off with the party's membership.
The next leader will also be UK Prime Minister and face the task of delivering Brexit.
Conservative MP Ian Duncan-Smith says he's backing the front-runner Boris Johnson because he's committed to leaving the EU on October 31st - even if it has to be on a 'no deal' basis.
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Jailed protesters released in Moscow after anti-corruption march
Nearly all of the 500 or more people arrested in major protests in Russia on Wednesday have been released, according to Moscow's newspapers. Riot police clashed with protesters in several areas of the city, after thousands decided to march against corruption. Dan Ashby has more.
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Cyclone changes course to avoid making landfall in Gujarat in west India
A cyclone that was expected to make landfall in Gujarat has changed course and will not hit the Indian coastline, the India Meteorological Department says.
The state remains on high alert, however.
Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports.
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The state remains on high alert, however.
Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports.
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AUSTRALIA: Adani coal mine gets the nod. Experts issue warnings
In Northern Australia, it's full steam ahead for Adani's Galilee basin coal mine after the Queensland government issued the final approval the company needs to begin construction.
But the decision has been met with anger from activists, and trepidation from some scientists.
Arthur Stevens reports
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But the decision has been met with anger from activists, and trepidation from some scientists.
Arthur Stevens reports
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Seoul hopes for inter-Korean summit in June before Moon, Trump meeting
South Korea is calling for another inter-Korean summit before the end of the month. But lately, the two Koreas have had little communication across the border.
Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.
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Hong Kong Braces for Further Protests, Though Rain May Dampen Crowds
Hong Kong is braced for more anti-government protests - a day after riot police used tear gas and rubber bullets on the crowds.
The city has been blanketed in rain, reducing the chances of another mass protest against proposed laws to loosen laws on extradition to mainland China.
The city has been blanketed in rain, reducing the chances of another mass protest against proposed laws to loosen laws on extradition to mainland China.
Local government offices have been shut down for the rest of the week.
Our Correspondent Patrick Fok is on the streets of the city's financial district...
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Trump Admits He Would Take Dirt on Opponents from Foreign Adversaries
Donald Trump has admitted that he would take political dirt on his opponents in the next election.
The U.S. President denied that it would constitute foreign interference in the American electoral system.
From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports.
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The U.S. President denied that it would constitute foreign interference in the American electoral system.
From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports.
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Wednesday, June 12, 2019
AUSTRALIA: Coal Mine nears final approval but the science is flawed
In Australia, Coal miner Adani is about to learn if the Queensland government has removed the final hurdle preventing construction of its controversial thermal mine near the threatened great barrier reef.
Arthur Stevens reports
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Arthur Stevens reports
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Former Stanford Sailing Coach Avoids Prison Term
A former Stanford University sailing coach has been sentenced to probation for his role in the U.S. college admissions scandal.
Prosecutors had asked the judge to put him in prison for 13 months.
Rachel Silverman has more.
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Nigeria Democracy Day
Intro
Nigeria's been celebrating its national Democracy Day - for the first time on June 12th, a significant day in the history of the country's struggle for democracy.
Africa's most populous nation is also commemorating its longest democratic rule without military interruption since independence in 1960.
Phil Ihaza tells us more from Abuja...
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Huawei Cancels Laptop Launch
Huawei has canceled the launch of a new laptop.
The Chinese tech firm says a blacklist restricting its access to U.S. technology means it cannot supply the computer.
Technology Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details.
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MPs BLOCK BID TO RULE OUT NO-DEAL
UK MPs have lost a bid to prevent the future Prime Minister from forcing through a no-deal Brexit.
The Commons opposed the move by 309 votes to 298.
Holly Hudson reports.
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Trump reveals "secret" Mexico border plans
US President Donald Trump has accidentally revealed what he called
"secret" plans of the immigration deal with Mexico by showing
reporters a folded piece of paper.
Details of the deal could be seen written on the letter.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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"secret" plans of the immigration deal with Mexico by showing
reporters a folded piece of paper.
Details of the deal could be seen written on the letter.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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Ethiopia shuts internet over exams
Ethiopia is blocking Internet countrywide intermittently as its
national examinations take place.
The move is to ensure the country's national exams are not leaked as
was the case in 2016.
The exams are for pre university and pre vocational qualification.
Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa:
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national examinations take place.
The move is to ensure the country's national exams are not leaked as
was the case in 2016.
The exams are for pre university and pre vocational qualification.
Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa:
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EBOLA VICTIM IN UGANDA DIES
INTRO
One person has died of ebola in Uganda. Two new cases have also been confirmed in the country's Western District of Kasese.
Leon Ssenyange reports from Kampala
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