According to U.S. media reports, Jeffrey Epstein signed a will two
days before he was found dead in his New York jail cell.
The court papers list no beneficiaries but value his estate at over
$577 million.
Epstein faced sex trafficking charges and several women have now filed
civil suits following his death.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Tuesday, August 20, 2019
Russia, China slam US missile test
Russia and China are warning of a new arms race after the United States test-fired a cruise missile this weekend.
The missile flew for more than 500 kilometers before hitting its target, exceeding limits set by the Cold-War era Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty, from which the U.S. withdrew in early August.
Liling Tan reports from New York.
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Peregrine lander bids to be first American spacecraft on moon since 1972
A US company is bidding to land the first American spacecraft on the moon since the final Apollo mission in 1972.
Astrobiotic Technology Inc's Peregrine lander is scheduled to blast off for the moon in the summer of 2021.
Our US correspondent Giles Gibson has more
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Ethiopia to assist take deceased Israeli back home
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Ethiopia says it will help take home the body of an Israeli national who died in its northern region. The body of a 21year old lady was found in the Danakil Desert in the Eastern part of Ethiopia. She is believed to have fallen into a crater from a high cliff.
Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa:
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UK PM DEMANDS EU SCRAP BACKSTOP
The UK Prime Minister says the EU must scrap the "anti-democratic" and "unviable" backstop in order to agree a Brexit deal.
Boris Johnson has written to EU council President Donald Tusk spelling out his demands.
Holly Hudson reports.
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AUSTRALIA: Prime Minister says get used to US-China trade war
Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison believes Australia and the rest of the world will need to get used to the trade war between the United States and China.
The prime minister has offered a bleak assessment of progress in resolving the rift, as the two superpowers continue to trade blows in their long-running tariff spat.
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The prime minister has offered a bleak assessment of progress in resolving the rift, as the two superpowers continue to trade blows in their long-running tariff spat.
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Death Toll From Uganda Fuel Tanker Accident Rises to 23
The death toll from Sunday's fuel tanker accident in Western Uganda has risen to 23.
The oil tanker that was en route to the Democratic Republic of Congo from Kenya burst in to flames after it lost control and rammed in to four commuter taxis.
The oil tanker that was en route to the Democratic Republic of Congo from Kenya burst in to flames after it lost control and rammed in to four commuter taxis.
Isabel Nakirya reports.
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Russian President Reacts to Moscow Protests in Meeting with Macron
The Russian President has spoken for the first time after weeks of protests in Moscow in support of opposition candidates who have been barred from running in the city's local elections.
Vladimir Putin vowed to ensure that 'the situation remains within the realms of the law'.
Ross Cullen has more from Moscow.
Vladimir Putin vowed to ensure that 'the situation remains within the realms of the law'.
Ross Cullen has more from Moscow.
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India's lunar mission reaches moon's orbit
India's latest lunar mission has successfully entered the moon's orbit.
The unmanned mission will mean India becomes the first country to land on the moon's south pole if all goes as planned. Touch down in expected in September.
Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports.
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The unmanned mission will mean India becomes the first country to land on the moon's south pole if all goes as planned. Touch down in expected in September.
Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports.
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Twitter, Facebook suspend accounts linked to 'Chinese misinformation campaign over Hong Kong'
Social media giants - Twitter and Facebook have taken action against what they've called a Beijing-backed disinformation campaign, targeting Hong Kong's pro-democracy protesters.
In a statement Monday, Twitter said that it had suspended over 9-hundred accounts linked to a campaign it described as 'a coordinated state-backed effort originating in China'
Our US correspondent Kevin McAleese reports...
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In a statement Monday, Twitter said that it had suspended over 9-hundred accounts linked to a campaign it described as 'a coordinated state-backed effort originating in China'
Our US correspondent Kevin McAleese reports...
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Monday, August 19, 2019
Uganda Fuel Tanker Accident
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Police in Uganda say 22 people are confirmed dead after a fuel tanker exploded into flames in the Western part of the country.
According to Police the driver of the fuel truck lost control and rammed into stationary cars at a busy trading Centre in Rubirizi district.
Investigators say the death toll from the accident is likely to go up as more people are still reported missing.
SABC's Michael Baleke reports from Kampala.
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Michael Baleke,
Correspondent / Uganda Bureau Chief
Twitter: @mbaleke
Website: www.featurestorynews.com Address: Regency Apartments & Suites, Plot 30, Lugogo Bypass, Kampala. (Uganda)
NYPD officer fired after 2014 chokehold on Eric Garner
A New York police officer who's chokehold has been partly blamed for
the death of Eric Garner has been fired.
Garner's arrest in 2014 was captured on video and helped spark the
Black Lives Matter movement.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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the death of Eric Garner has been fired.
Garner's arrest in 2014 was captured on video and helped spark the
Black Lives Matter movement.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Trump downplays recession fears
U.S. President Donald Trump has downplayed concerns that the country
is heading towards a recession.
Fears of an economic contraction were sparked last week when the yield
on 10-year bonds dipped below that of the two-year.
This so-called inverted yield curve hasn't occurred in over a decade
and economists believe they're often seen before recessions hit.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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is heading towards a recession.
Fears of an economic contraction were sparked last week when the yield
on 10-year bonds dipped below that of the two-year.
This so-called inverted yield curve hasn't occurred in over a decade
and economists believe they're often seen before recessions hit.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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US delays penalties on Huawei
The US will grant another temporary reprieve to Chinese tech firm Huawei, delaying proposed penalties for another ninety days.
The Trump administration is concerned Huawei poses a national security risk, and has been making it difficult for the company to operate in the US.
Our US Correspondent Harry Horton reports.
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The Trump administration is concerned Huawei poses a national security risk, and has been making it difficult for the company to operate in the US.
Our US Correspondent Harry Horton reports.
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US police arrest man planning anti-Semitic mass shooting
Police have have arrested a man who they believe was preparing to
attack a Jewish community centre in the US state of Ohio.
James Reardon posted a video online suggesting a mass shooting was imminent.
Nick Harper reports.
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attack a Jewish community centre in the US state of Ohio.
James Reardon posted a video online suggesting a mass shooting was imminent.
Nick Harper reports.
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UK GOVT REACTS TO LEAKED NO-DEAL DOCUMENT
The British Government says a leaked cabinet document, which warns of the damaging outcomes of a no-deal Brexit, is simply scaremongering.
Boris Johnson's government argues the forecast is out-of-date and looks at the worst case scenario.
This as he promised to take the UK out of the EU with or without a deal by the 31st October deadline.
The cabinet document warns about food, medicine and fuel shortages and implies that businesses are not ready for the impact a no-deal is likely to have.
Our Correspondent Natalie Powell has more
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Our Correspondent Natalie Powell takes a look at what the leaked document reveals, which the government has played down saying it has increased its no deal planning to avoid such scenarios.
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PRINCE ANDREW "APPALLED" BY EPSTEIN CLAIMS
The Duke of York has said he is "appalled" by recent sex abuse claims surrounding his former friend Jeffrey Epstein.
Buckingham Palace has released a statement after new footage emerged showing Prince Andrew inside the convicted sex offender's mansion in New York in 2010.
Holly Hudson reports.
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Emmanuel Macron to host Vladimir Putin
French President Emmanuel Macron hosts his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin at his summer residence in Provence on Monday, just five days away from a G7 summit, to which the Russian President is not invited.
Russia was expelled from what was then the G8 after the occupation of Crimea in 2014 - but remains at the heart of some of the thorny diplomatic debates the leaders will be having.
Elena Casas reports from Paris.
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Flight recorders from plane that crash-landed near Moscow in good condition
The two flight recorders from the plane that crash-landed near Moscow last week are in a good condition, according to aviation authorities.
76 people were injured when the Ural Airlines flight came down in a field shortly after take-off.
Ross Cullen has more from Moscow.
76 people were injured when the Ural Airlines flight came down in a field shortly after take-off.
Ross Cullen has more from Moscow.
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Hong Kong protests see '1.7 million take to streets' as demonstrations head for 12th week
As many as 1.7 million protesters took to the streets of Hong Kong as pro-democracy demonstrations entered their 11th consecutive week.
Despite clashes over the last few weeks this weekend's vast gathering was considered largely peaceful
FSN's reporter Bruce Harrison has the latest from Hong Kong...
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Despite clashes over the last few weeks this weekend's vast gathering was considered largely peaceful
FSN's reporter Bruce Harrison has the latest from Hong Kong...
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