US President Donald Trump has attacked China, Iran, Venezuela and
globalism in a speech at the United Nations.
The muted delivery of the President, in contrast to his usual
appearances, still contained the threat that he would use military
force to defend America if he had to.
Nick Harper reports from New York.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
VW executives charged with stock market manipulation over emissions scandal
German prosecutors have charged Volkswagen's CEO Herbert Diess, Chairman Hans Dieter Poetsch and former Chief Exec Martin Winterkorn with stock market manipulation.
They're accused of failing to inform investors about the company's emissions cheating programme back in 2015.
As our correspondent Giles Gibson reports from Frankfurt, all three are contesting the charges
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OUT: "...company for now."
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JOHNSON TO RETURN TO UK AFTER SUPREME COURT RULING
The UK's Supreme Court has ruled that Boris Johnson's suspension of Parliament was unlawful.
The Court's judges ruled unanimously that the government should not have advised the Queen to prorogue Parliament - and that, in effect, Parliament is not suspended.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he disagrees with the ruling, but lawmakers will return to Westminster.
He'll also fly back early from United Nations meetings in New York.
UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.
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UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.
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The Court's judges ruled unanimously that the government should not have advised the Queen to prorogue Parliament - and that, in effect, Parliament is not suspended.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he disagrees with the ruling, but lawmakers will return to Westminster.
He'll also fly back early from United Nations meetings in New York.
UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.
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UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.
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Tests on Russia's 'autonomous internet' begin at end of September
Russia's federal telecoms body says it will begin testing equipment for a so-called 'autonomous Russian internet'.
The tests will take place from late September to mid-October but have not been free from controversy.
Ross Cullen has more from Moscow.
The tests will take place from late September to mid-October but have not been free from controversy.
Ross Cullen has more from Moscow.
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Half a million coal mine workers go on strike in India
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Over half a million coal mine workers are on strike in India today. They are opposing the Modi govt's late August move that allows for 100% foreign direct investment in the coal sector. So far coal mining for commercial sale was done only by a public company called Coal India, that's responsible for 80% of the country's coal output.
Radhika Bajaj has more from Delhi.
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Radhika Bajaj has more from Delhi.
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BORIS JOHNSON: DISAGREE WITH SUPREME COURT
The UK's Supreme Court has ruled that Boris Johnson's suspension of Parliament was unlawful.
The Court's judges ruled unanimously that the government should not have advised the Queen to prorogue Parliament - and that, in effect, Parliament is not suspended.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he disagrees with the ruling, but lawmakers will return to Westminster.
He'll also fly back early from United Nations meetings in New York.
Mr Johnson says he still hopes to set out a new legislative agenda soon, despite the decision of the court.
IN: "strongly...
OUT: ...to do."
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Mr Johnson says he will continue to fight for Brexit.
IN: "Let's be...
OUT: ...things forward."
DUR: 21 seconds
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The Court's judges ruled unanimously that the government should not have advised the Queen to prorogue Parliament - and that, in effect, Parliament is not suspended.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he disagrees with the ruling, but lawmakers will return to Westminster.
He'll also fly back early from United Nations meetings in New York.
Mr Johnson says he still hopes to set out a new legislative agenda soon, despite the decision of the court.
IN: "strongly...
OUT: ...to do."
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Mr Johnson says he will continue to fight for Brexit.
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OUT: ...things forward."
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Video of HK Police Beating Sparks Outrage
A new video has become a source of division between protesters and police in Hong Kong.
It's prompted fresh accusation among some that officers have gone out of control.
Grace Lee reports.
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OUT: complaints against officers.
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It's prompted fresh accusation among some that officers have gone out of control.
Grace Lee reports.
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OUT: complaints against officers.
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Thomas Cook collapse puts future of German airline Condor in doubt
The collapse of the travel firm Thomas Cook has put the future of German airline Condor in doubt.
The carrier, a subsidiary of Thomas Cook, is still operating flights but has been forced to ask the German government for financial assistance.
Our correspondent Giles Gibson has more from Frankfurt
IN: "Well certainly for..."
OUT: "...and medium term."
DUR: 42 seconds
SUPREME COURT: SUSPENSION OF PARLIAMENT 'UNLAWFUL'
The UK's Supreme Court has ruled that Boris Johnson's suspension of Parliament was unlawful.
The Court's judged ruled unanimously that the government should not have advised the Queen to prorogue Parliament - and that, in effect, Parliament is not suspended.
Boris Johnson had claimed he was suspending Parliament to put together a new legislative agenda.
UK correspondent Olly Barratt says it's a huge moment.
IN: "A genuinely...
OUT: ...establishment."
DUR: 37 seconds
The Court's judged ruled unanimously that the government should not have advised the Queen to prorogue Parliament - and that, in effect, Parliament is not suspended.
Boris Johnson had claimed he was suspending Parliament to put together a new legislative agenda.
UK correspondent Olly Barratt says it's a huge moment.
IN: "A genuinely...
OUT: ...establishment."
DUR: 37 seconds
UK Supreme Court Rules Parliament Suspension Unlawful
The UK Supreme Court has ruled that British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's decision to suspend parliament for five weeks, in order to put through a new parliamentary session, was unlawful.
The ruling has led many to call for MPs to return to parliament on Wednesday.
Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.
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Google wins 'right to be forgotten' case in EU court
Google has won a landmark case in a battle between privacy and free speech. The EU's top court ruled the company does not have to have to globally enforce a policy known as 'right to be forgotten.'
Bruce Harrison reports from Brussels.
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AUSTRALIA: Opposition leader slams Prime Minister over China criticism
Australian Labor Party Leader Anthony Albanese has lashed out at Prime Minister Scott Morrison for using a speech in the US to criticise China's adherence to international trade rules.
The opposition leader also rejected Mr Morrison's characterisation of China as a developed economy, opening a foreign policy split between the major parties.
Arthur Stevens has more
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The opposition leader also rejected Mr Morrison's characterisation of China as a developed economy, opening a foreign policy split between the major parties.
Arthur Stevens has more
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UK awaits Supreme Court judgement
The UK Supreme Court will shortly (approx 9:30GMT) deliver its historic verdict on Boris Johnson's decision to suspend Britain's Parliament in the run-up to Brexit.
In this landmark ruling, the nation's most senior judges will announce whether the Prime Minister broke the law by proroguing Parliament in an attempt to avoid scrutiny from MPs.
Constitutionally, this will be one of the most significant judgments handed down by a British court in years, as Benji Hyer explains.
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UK SUPREME COURT TO RULE
The UK's Supreme Court will rule later (approx 0930GMT) on whether Boris Johnson's government acted lawfully when it suspended Parliament.
The government has argued it is not a matter for the courts.
Opponents say Boris Johnson suspended Parliament for five weeks to avoid Brexit scrutiny.
Reporter Matthew Thompson says it's a big moment.
IN: "11..
OUT: ...explosive."
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The government has argued it is not a matter for the courts.
Opponents say Boris Johnson suspended Parliament for five weeks to avoid Brexit scrutiny.
Reporter Matthew Thompson says it's a big moment.
IN: "11..
OUT: ...explosive."
DUR: 22 seconds
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0924supreme-thompson1.mp3
German court rules hangovers are 'illnesses'
A German court has ruled that alcohol hangovers should be classified as illnesses, despite the fact that they may largely be self-imposed.
The ruling makes it illegal for companies to claim to offer hangover treatments or cures.
Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.
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Steven Mnuchin Clears Doubt About Trade Talk Progress
US Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin says trade talks with China are scheduled to resume in two week's time.
The clarification clears up some concern about progress after Chinese officials canned a planned visit to farms in the US a week ago.
IN: Chinese officials
OUT: from further tariffs.
DUR: 37 SECS
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The clarification clears up some concern about progress after Chinese officials canned a planned visit to farms in the US a week ago.
IN: Chinese officials
OUT: from further tariffs.
DUR: 37 SECS
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Russia's athletics ban to stay in place
Sport's governing body, the International Association of Athletics Federation has extended its ban on Russia for the twelfth time in the last four years.
This comes just days ahead of the World Championship in Doha where Russian athletes cleared to compete will have to do so under a neutral white flag.
Neha Poonia has more from Moscow.
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This comes just days ahead of the World Championship in Doha where Russian athletes cleared to compete will have to do so under a neutral white flag.
Neha Poonia has more from Moscow.
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Trump to address UN on Tuesday
US President Donald Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron and South Korean President Moon Jae-in will address the UN General Assembly on Tuesday morning.
US President Donald Trump is expected to "affirm America's leadership role", according to White House officials.
From the United Nations in New York, Harry Horton reports.
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Monday, September 23, 2019
An American man drowns in Zanzibar while proposing
Steven Weber Jr. was seen in a videos underwater trying to propose to his girlfriend, Kenesha Antoine.
He is seen displaying a paper with a handwritten message that reads: "I can't hold my breath long enough to tell you everything I love about you but Everything I love about you, I love you more every day,"
Daniel Kijo has more.
In: 'An American man ...'
Greta Thunberg shames world leaders at climate summit
Teenager climate activist Greta Thunberg has made an impassioned plea
to world leaders at the United Nations accusing them of failure and
betrayal.
Thunberg was speaking at the start of the Climate Action Summit in New York.
World leaders are laying out new pledges to cut greenhouse emissions.
16-year-old Thunberg spoke while sitting alongside the UN Secretary-General.
IN: "This is all.."
OUT: "...words."
DUR: 22 secs
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16-year-old Thunberg said leaders had the wrong priorities.
IN: "People are..."
OUT: "...dare you." [plus applause]
DUR: 21 secs
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16-year-old Thunberg had a warning for global governments.
IN: "You are..."
OUT: "...
DUR: 18 secs
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to world leaders at the United Nations accusing them of failure and
betrayal.
Thunberg was speaking at the start of the Climate Action Summit in New York.
World leaders are laying out new pledges to cut greenhouse emissions.
16-year-old Thunberg spoke while sitting alongside the UN Secretary-General.
IN: "This is all.."
OUT: "...words."
DUR: 22 secs
ALL: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0923climate-thunberg1.mp3
16-year-old Thunberg said leaders had the wrong priorities.
IN: "People are..."
OUT: "...dare you." [plus applause]
DUR: 21 secs
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16-year-old Thunberg had a warning for global governments.
IN: "You are..."
OUT: "...
DUR: 18 secs
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