US President Donald Trump suggested stopping migrants crossing the
Mexico border by shooting them in the legs, according to a newly
published book.
He also allegedly floated the idea of a crocodile and snake-infested
moat or electrified fence.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
Sheikh Hasina on 4 day India visit
The Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina arrives in Delhi on Thursday.
She will be meeting with the head of state of the neighbouring country for the second time, following their first meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, post their re-election.
Sreoshi Mukherjee reports
She will be meeting with the head of state of the neighbouring country for the second time, following their first meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, post their re-election.
Sreoshi Mukherjee reports
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India celebrates Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary
India is marking the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatama Gandhi this Wednesday.
A series of events have been planned by political parties and private citizens in memory of the man Indians call "Father Of The nation".
Radhika Bajaj has more from New Delhi.
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AUSTRALIA: No repatriation of Australian citizens from Syrian camps
Australia's federal government is in no rush to repatriate 66 Australian women and children trapped in the al-Hawl camp in Syria.
Arthur Stevens reports
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Arthur Stevens reports
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AUSTRALIA: Man charged after mass kangaroo kill with vehicle
A 19-year-old man has been charged after he allegedly hit and killed up to 20 kangaroo with his utility (pick-up truck) on Australia's New South Wales South Coast.
Arthur Stevens reports
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Arthur Stevens reports
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Boris Johnson to unveil Brexit plans
Boris Johnson is due to make his first party conference speech as leader of the UK Conservative Party.
He is also later expected to unveil his Brexit plan.
The Prime Minister says it will be his "final offer" to the European Union.
Benji Hyer reports from London.
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Romania makes commission choice amid concerns of group's gender balance
Romania has proposed a replacement candidate for the next European Commission. But concerns over a gender balance on the next executive body have left questions over who exactly will sit for confirmation hearings.
Bruce Harrison reports from Brussels.
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Refugees in Uganda are Food Insecure - World Bank Report
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The World Bank has launched a report showing refugees in Uganda are suffering severe food shortages.
The report titled Informing the Refugee Policy Response says 7 out of 10 refugee households are food insecure.
Uganda is the biggest refugee host country in Africa with about 1.3million refugees.
The World Bank has launched a report showing refugees in Uganda are suffering severe food shortages.
The report titled Informing the Refugee Policy Response says 7 out of 10 refugee households are food insecure.
Uganda is the biggest refugee host country in Africa with about 1.3million refugees.
Isabel Nakirya reports.
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UK MAKES BREXIT 'FINAL OFFER' TO EU
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is making what's being described as a 'final' Brexit offer to the European Union.
The UK government's proposals include alternatives to the 'backstop' designed to avoid a hard Irish border.
Mr Johnson is making a speech on Wednesday to the Conservative Party Conference - insisting he will not request a Brexit delay beyond October 31st.
Conservative Party Chairman James Cleverly says the UK's negotiating offer should be considered carefully by Brussels.
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The UK government's proposals include alternatives to the 'backstop' designed to avoid a hard Irish border.
Mr Johnson is making a speech on Wednesday to the Conservative Party Conference - insisting he will not request a Brexit delay beyond October 31st.
Conservative Party Chairman James Cleverly says the UK's negotiating offer should be considered carefully by Brussels.
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No confidence voted initiated in Romania
Romania's opposition has setup a no confidence vote against the ruling
government in the wake of recent election failures and political
scandal.
The motion received four more votes than required to move the process
to a formal vote slated for next week.
East Europe correspondent William Denselow reports.
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government in the wake of recent election failures and political
scandal.
The motion received four more votes than required to move the process
to a formal vote slated for next week.
East Europe correspondent William Denselow reports.
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Germany, France Welcome Ukraine Agreement
The Ukrainian government has signed an agreement with pro-Russian separatists, designed to allow local elections in disputed territories in the east of the country.
German foreign minister Heiko Maas and French president Emmanuel Macon welcomed the news, saying the door is open for another high level summit aimed at resolving the long standing conflict, which has killed more than thirteen thousand people since twenty fourteen.
Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.
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Russia detains more North Korean poachers
In what is the fourth such round-up of illegal fishermen in the Sea of Japan in recent weeks, Russia's Federal Security Service has confirmed that it has detained 64 North Korean poachers.
The detentions have sparked a rare confrontation between North Korea and Russia, which sees itself as an ally of Pyongyang.
Neha Poonia reports from Moscow.
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The detentions have sparked a rare confrontation between North Korea and Russia, which sees itself as an ally of Pyongyang.
Neha Poonia reports from Moscow.
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Two Dead Following Landmark Taiwan Bridge Collapse
At least two people are dead and two others still missing after a landmark arch bridge collapsed in Taiwan's Yilin County, smashing into fishing boats moared beneath.
Authorities are reported to have launched a probe into the cause of the disaster.
Patrick Fok reports
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Authorities are reported to have launched a probe into the cause of the disaster.
Patrick Fok reports
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Tuesday, October 1, 2019
MEGHAN LAUNCHES LEGAL ACTION Vs NEWSPAPER
The Duchess of Sussex has started legal action against a UK newspaper claiming it unlawfully published private correspondence.
Meghan's husband Harry, the Duke of Sussex, says she faces 'falling victim to the same powerful forces' as his late mother Princess Diana.
UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.
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Court Upholds Net Neutrality Repeal
A US appeals court has ruled the Federal Communications Commission acted lawfully when it scrapped the governments net neutrality rules in 2017.
But the ruling opened the door for state and local governments to introduce their own net neutrality regulations.
Tech reporter Rachel Silverman has details.
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But the ruling opened the door for state and local governments to introduce their own net neutrality regulations.
Tech reporter Rachel Silverman has details.
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US citizen charged with spying for China
An American citizen has been charged with spying for China while
working as a tour guide.
The US Department of Justice says he was filmed collecting classified
information to pass on to China's Ministry of State Security.
Sarah Walton reports from New York
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working as a tour guide.
The US Department of Justice says he was filmed collecting classified
information to pass on to China's Ministry of State Security.
Sarah Walton reports from New York
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Iranian death penalty for 'US spy'
Iran has sentenced a man to death for spying for the United States,
and jailed another three men on espionage charges.
It comes after Tehran arrested 17 people on allegations they spied for
the CIA earlier this year.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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and jailed another three men on espionage charges.
It comes after Tehran arrested 17 people on allegations they spied for
the CIA earlier this year.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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Ukraine and Russia agree to begin disengagement in Donbass
At the trilateral contact group meeting held in Minsk on Tuesday, Ukraine and Russia have agreed to sign a pact that will pave the way for disengagement of troops in the disputed Donbass region.
Both sides have agreed to ratify the Steinmeier formula- proposed by former German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier- that proposes a ceasefire in the region and a withdrawal of troops followed by local elections.
Neha Poonia reports from Moscow.
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Both sides have agreed to ratify the Steinmeier formula- proposed by former German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier- that proposes a ceasefire in the region and a withdrawal of troops followed by local elections.
Neha Poonia reports from Moscow.
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US and North Korea to resume talks
North Korea and the US have agreed to resume talks on denuclearisaton after months of stalled dialogue and short range missile tests Pyongyang.
Officials from both countries said talks would be held this weekend.
Our US Correspondent Harry Horton reports.
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Officials from both countries said talks would be held this weekend.
Our US Correspondent Harry Horton reports.
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Nigerian State Visit to South Africa
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will host Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari for a State Visit on Thursday (03 October).
After South Africa’s apology for recent xenophobic attacks on foreign-owned businesses, President Buhari has pledged that relationship between the two countries will be solidified.
Mark Roughton reports from Cape Town.
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