The US extracted a top-level spy from Moscow in 2017 who had access to
Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The official had reportedly sent documents to the US for more than a decade.
Nick Harper reports.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
TANZANIA RECEIVES 9 BLACK RHINOS FROM SOUTH AFRICA
Tanzania has received nine black rhinos from South Africa's Thobatholo game reserve. The black rhinos arrived at the Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA) aboard Magma Airline on Tuesday morning.
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Chief of EU Executive names top personnel
The incoming President of the European Commission has unveiled her top
picks to fill key roles in her team.
German Ursula von Der Leyen is set to become the first woman to lead
the European Commission and has chosen a gender balanced group of 13
women and 14 men.
The group will take take office on November 1st but first need to seek
approval from the European Parliament.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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picks to fill key roles in her team.
German Ursula von Der Leyen is set to become the first woman to lead
the European Commission and has chosen a gender balanced group of 13
women and 14 men.
The group will take take office on November 1st but first need to seek
approval from the European Parliament.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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United States to Continue Providing Assistance to Contain Ebola Outbreak in Uganda
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The United States Mission in Uganda says it's committed to continue providing support to help the country respond to the Ebola outbreak.
Uganda has so far confirmed four cases of ebola, all the victims crossed into the country from neighboring DR Congo where the epidemic has lasted over a year.
Isabel Nakirya reports.
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UK GOVT CONTINUES BREXIT PLANNING WHILE PARLIAMENT SUSPENDED
The British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, is intensifying Brexit negotiations after opposition lawmakers voted against a general election.
This comes on the first day of Parliament's suspension until mid-October.
Stuart Smith has more from London:
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Hong Kong activist meets German foreign minister
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong has met with German foreign minister Heiko Maas at an event in Berlin, sparking criticism from the Chinese government.
Wong compared the situation in Hong Kong to the division in the German city during the Cold War.
Ira Spitzer has more from the German capital.
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CLOSELY-WATCHED HOUSE RACE IN N. CAROLINA
Part of the US state of North Carolina is voting on Tuesday in a closely watched special election.
The race for a House seat in the 9th Congressional District comes after the results of the 2018 election there couldn't be certified due to voting irregularities.
Candidate Dan Bishop hopes to retain the Republican stronghold for his party, against Democrat Dan McCready.
The result will be analysed closely ahead of the 2020 US Presidential election.
Campaigning in North Carolina, President Donald Trump said voters should choose Dan Bishop - partly for his stance on immigration.
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The race for a House seat in the 9th Congressional District comes after the results of the 2018 election there couldn't be certified due to voting irregularities.
Candidate Dan Bishop hopes to retain the Republican stronghold for his party, against Democrat Dan McCready.
The result will be analysed closely ahead of the 2020 US Presidential election.
Campaigning in North Carolina, President Donald Trump said voters should choose Dan Bishop - partly for his stance on immigration.
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Russian navy set to launch drone-carrying special submarine
The Russian navy is preparing to receive a newly-built special-purpose submarine, one of a number of new subs entering service.
The Belgorod will be able to carry nuclear-capable underwater drones.
Ross Cullen has more from Moscow.
The Belgorod will be able to carry nuclear-capable underwater drones.
Ross Cullen has more from Moscow.
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Xenophobic Attacks: Over 600 Nigerians set to be repatriated from South Africa
Nigeria's government says it is set to repatriate at least 600 of its citizens living in South Africa back home.
This is as a result of a continuous wave of xenophobic attacks on foreign nationals living in the southern Africa nation.
Correspondent Phil Ihaza, reports from Abuja.
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UK PARLIAMENT INTO SUSPENSION
The UK's Parliament has entered a five week shut-down.
It's been suspended until 14th October, in what opposition lawmakers say is a move that's damaging to democracy.
The government insists it's the right time to end a Parliamentary session so it can set out a new legislative agenda next month.
Boris Johnson's administration also insists it will continue to work hard to reach a deal with the European Union ahead of the scheduled Brexit date of October 31st.
Labour MP Lilian Greenwood says the suspension of Parliament is outrageous.
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It's been suspended until 14th October, in what opposition lawmakers say is a move that's damaging to democracy.
The government insists it's the right time to end a Parliamentary session so it can set out a new legislative agenda next month.
Boris Johnson's administration also insists it will continue to work hard to reach a deal with the European Union ahead of the scheduled Brexit date of October 31st.
Labour MP Lilian Greenwood says the suspension of Parliament is outrageous.
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UK MPs REJECT ELECTION
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's plan for an early election has again been rejected by British lawmakers.
He failed to win the support of two-thirds of MPs he needed to get the election he wanted on October 15th.
Mr Johnson continues to insist he will take Britain out of the European Union by October 31st, despite new legislation aimed at avoiding a 'no deal' Brexit.
Olly Barratt reports from London.
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Monday, September 9, 2019
Attorneys General to Investigate Google
Attorneys general for 50 U.S. states and territories have announced an antitrust investigation of Google. This investigation comes as Big Tech faces increasing scrutiny over what critics say are monopolistic business practices.
Technology Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details.
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SPEAKER RESIGNS FROM UK'S HOUSE OF COMMONS
Britain's speaker of the House of Commons, John Bercow, has announced his resignation after ten years.
The speaker announced to lawmakers he would resign at the end of October or before the next general election, whichever comes sooner.
Stuart Smith is in London:
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US envoy on Venezuela accuses EU of not doing enough to punish Maduro regime
The Trump administration has accused the European Union of being "unhelpful" and of making "a real miscalculation" over its failure to impose tougher sanctions on the government of Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela - according to the Financial Times newspaper.
US President Donald Trump's envoy on Venezuela said that members of the Maduro regime were using Europe as a playground.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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US President Donald Trump's envoy on Venezuela said that members of the Maduro regime were using Europe as a playground.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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UK MPs TO VOTE ON EARLY ELECTION
UK lawmakers will vote again later on whether there should be a snap election.
MPs are expected to defeat the government because opposition parties want to ensure a 'No Deal' Brexit is avoided before approving an early poll.
It comes as Mr Johnson's administration tries to find a way around legislation designed to avert a 'no deal' Brexit by delaying the process beyond October 31st.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been in Dublin for talks where UK correspondent Olly Barratt says he was pressed on how to replace the Irish border backstop.
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UK correspondent Olly Barratt says it's not yet clear how Boris Johnson intends to stick to his pledge of delivering Brexit on October 31st, even if no deal is in place.
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MPs are expected to defeat the government because opposition parties want to ensure a 'No Deal' Brexit is avoided before approving an early poll.
It comes as Mr Johnson's administration tries to find a way around legislation designed to avert a 'no deal' Brexit by delaying the process beyond October 31st.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been in Dublin for talks where UK correspondent Olly Barratt says he was pressed on how to replace the Irish border backstop.
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UK correspondent Olly Barratt says it's not yet clear how Boris Johnson intends to stick to his pledge of delivering Brexit on October 31st, even if no deal is in place.
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US reviews Trump overnight stays for aircrew
The United States Air Force is reviewing where airmen stay overnight
after controversy surrounding the decision for crews to stay at a
Trump golf resort.
The Air Force has seen an increase in military flights stopping at a
Scottish airport, near the resort, since President Trump took office.
Nick Harper reports.
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after controversy surrounding the decision for crews to stay at a
Trump golf resort.
The Air Force has seen an increase in military flights stopping at a
Scottish airport, near the resort, since President Trump took office.
Nick Harper reports.
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FLIGHTS CANCELLED AS BA PILOTS STRIKE
British Airways pilots are on strike for two days over pay and conditions, with 1700 flights cancelled.
The pilots' union says BA has eroded confidence in the airline by cost-cutting and 'dumbing down' the brand.
But BA says the pilots enjoy 'world-class' salaries that are 'fair and generous'
Stuart Smith has more from London:
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BRITISH LAWMAKERS TO VOTE AGAIN ON GENERAL ELECTION
UK lawmakers will vote later on whether to back a snap general election.
But it's expected most opposition MPs will vote against an election, wanting to guarantee a law to avoid 'no deal' Brexit is implemented first.
Stuart Smith, from London:
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Iran slams EU for nuclear deal failings
The director of Iran's nuclear energy agency says his country has the
right to gradually downgrade commitments made under the 2015 nuclear
deal.
The U.S. has ramped up sanctions on Iran after withdrawing from the
deal last year.
Tehran blame Europe for not doing more to allow them access to foreign
trade since those sanctions came into effect.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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right to gradually downgrade commitments made under the 2015 nuclear
deal.
The U.S. has ramped up sanctions on Iran after withdrawing from the
deal last year.
Tehran blame Europe for not doing more to allow them access to foreign
trade since those sanctions came into effect.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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BA FLIGHTS DISRUPTED BY STRIKE
Major disruption's being caused to British Airways flights worldwide due to a two-day pilots' strike.
Around 1700 flights have been cancelled affecting tens of thousands of passengers.
Pilots' union BALPA says pay and conditions need to improve after cost-cutting at the airline - BA says investment in the company has never been higher.
Another strike is scheduled for 27th September if the dispute can't be resolved.
Finance analyst Justin Urquhart Stewart says pilots want to benefit more from BA's success.
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Around 1700 flights have been cancelled affecting tens of thousands of passengers.
Pilots' union BALPA says pay and conditions need to improve after cost-cutting at the airline - BA says investment in the company has never been higher.
Another strike is scheduled for 27th September if the dispute can't be resolved.
Finance analyst Justin Urquhart Stewart says pilots want to benefit more from BA's success.
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