Brexit negotiators are holding more talks on Monday as time runs out to reach a deal. In Brussels, Bruce Harrison gives us the latest on expectations from political leaders as they follow the winding negotiations.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Monday, October 7, 2019
Berlin climate activists disrupt morning traffic
Around one thousand climate activists disrupted morning traffic at Berlin's Victory Column monument, the first of a series of protests planned in the German capital throughout the day.
They're part of a global activist network called Extinction Rebellion, who are carrying out similar actions in cities around the world.
Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.
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FORTNIGHT OF CLIMATE ACTION BEGINS IN LONDON
Climate protesters are beginning two weeks of demonstrations in London which are expected to cause significant disruption.
Extinction Rebellion activists aim to increase the size and impact of protests seen in April which shut down parts of the British capital.
But police say they will respond more robustly this time to protesters who break the law.
Stuart Hazeldene from Edinburgh University says he believes the activism is having an impact.
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Extinction Rebellion activists aim to increase the size and impact of protests seen in April which shut down parts of the British capital.
But police say they will respond more robustly this time to protesters who break the law.
Stuart Hazeldene from Edinburgh University says he believes the activism is having an impact.
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BREXIT TALKS RESUME IN BRUSSELS
Brexit talks are resuming in Brussels (Monday) with French President Emmanuel Macron warning a decision needs to be made this week on whether a deal is possible.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is telling the EU Britain won't delay Brexit beyond October 31st, even though he may be required to do so by law.
Britain put forward new Brexit proposals last week but the European Union says they don't meet the requirements for a deal.
Boris Johnson spoke to Emmanuel Macron and other European leaders at the weekend.
As Theo Usherwood reports.
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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is telling the EU Britain won't delay Brexit beyond October 31st, even though he may be required to do so by law.
Britain put forward new Brexit proposals last week but the European Union says they don't meet the requirements for a deal.
Boris Johnson spoke to Emmanuel Macron and other European leaders at the weekend.
As Theo Usherwood reports.
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Thousands of people rally in Kyiv against election plan in rebel-held east
Thousands of people rallied in Ukraine's capital on Sunday against the president's plan to hold a local election in the country's rebel-held east.
The move is seen by some as a major concession to Russia.
Ross Cullen reports.
The move is seen by some as a major concession to Russia.
Ross Cullen reports.
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Houston Rockets in Hot Water Over Hong Kong Tweet
NBA franchise the Houston Rockets has been caught up in storm over Hong Kong.
That's after the team's manager tweeted in support of the protests, prompting a backlash from China.
Daryl Morey's since apologized for the offending message, but that's not got him or his side in the clear.
Patrick Fok reports.
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White House says no US role when Turkey launches Northern Syria operation
The White House says Turkey will soon launch a military offensive into Northern Syria
The statement released on Sunday, said the US military wouldn't support or be involved in the operation.
Kevin McAleese reports from Washington...
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Sunday, October 6, 2019
Second whistleblower will file national security complaint against President Trump
A second whistleblower has come forward to accuse President Trump of putting US national security at risk during a phone conversation with the President of Ukraine.
The second intelligence official is said by his lawyer to have more "direct information" about the phone call and President Trump's demand that Ukraine investigate Democratic Party front-runner Joe Biden ahead of next year's election.
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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Friday, October 4, 2019
Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC) delays oil, gas drilling by two years
The acting director-general of the Petroleum Upstream Regulatory Authority (Pura), Mr. Charles Sangweni, said Tanzania will announce the fifth bidding round for natural gas two years from now.
Daniel Kijo reports from Dar es salaam.
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Texts show US diplomats concern over Ukraine plan
Text messages released by US Democrats reveal how US diplomats worked to persuade the Ukrainian president to open a public inquiry into President Trump's political opponent, Joe Biden.
The messages were released as Democrats work through impeachment inquiries into Mr Trump.
From Washington, Harry Horton reports.
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The messages were released as Democrats work through impeachment inquiries into Mr Trump.
From Washington, Harry Horton reports.
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UN: 14,000 Afghan children killed or injured in four years
A United Nations report shows more than 14,000 children were killed or
injured in Afghanistan over the last four years - a more than 80%
increase.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says the "alarming level" of
violence shows children have increasingly become a target of conflict.
Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.
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injured in Afghanistan over the last four years - a more than 80%
increase.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says the "alarming level" of
violence shows children have increasingly become a target of conflict.
Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.
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Paris police attacker had psychotic episode the previous night
The wife of the Paris police employee who killed four officers at the city's central police station on Thursday has reportedly told police he had a psychotic episode the previous night.
According to French media, Mikael Harpon's wife said he became incoherent, hearing voices and seeing visions.
Elena Casas reports from Paris.
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Ukraine to re-open investigation into firm linked to Hunter Biden
Ukraine's new chief prosecutor has said that his office will review all cases closed by his predecessors.
Of these cases, fifteen deal with Burisma- the gas company that Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden was associated with.
Neha Poonia has more from Moscow.
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Of these cases, fifteen deal with Burisma- the gas company that Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden was associated with.
Neha Poonia has more from Moscow.
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UK URGES FACEBOOK RETHINK OVER ENCRYPTION
The UK government is calling on Facebook not to go ahead with encrypting all messages on its platforms.
Facebook says its plans are to ensure people's conversations online can remain private.
But it comes as the UK has signed an agreement with the US designed to give authorities quicker access to social media messages required in criminal investigations.
UK Home Secretary Priti Patel says Facebook should rethink.
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Facebook says its plans are to ensure people's conversations online can remain private.
But it comes as the UK has signed an agreement with the US designed to give authorities quicker access to social media messages required in criminal investigations.
UK Home Secretary Priti Patel says Facebook should rethink.
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EU asks UK to publish full Brexit proposal
The European Commission encouraged the British government to make the full details of its Brexit proposal public, as intense negotiations continue between the two sides.
European officials have indicated that the plan is unacceptable in its current form.
Ira Spitzer reports from Brussels.
European officials have indicated that the plan is unacceptable in its current form.
Ira Spitzer reports from Brussels.
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Russia helping China build missile defence system
President Vladimir Putin says Russia is helping China to build a ballistic missile attack warning system. Only Russia and the U.S. currently have such systems. Julia Chapman reports from Moscow.
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Thursday, October 3, 2019
MGM Reaches Landmark Settlement over Mass Shooting
MGM Resorts International and the victims of the 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting have reached a landmark settlement. MGM will pay out up to 800 million dollars, depending on the number of claimants.
Rachel Silverman has that story.
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Rachel Silverman has that story.
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Former US policewoman jailed for shooting her neighbor
A former US policewoman has been jailed for ten years for shooting
dead her neighbor in his apartment.
Amber Guyger argued she mistakenly thought she was in her own home.
Sarah Walton reports from New York.
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dead her neighbor in his apartment.
Amber Guyger argued she mistakenly thought she was in her own home.
Sarah Walton reports from New York.
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Russian man sues Apple, says the company 'turned him gay'
A court in Moscow has admitted a case filed by a Russian man who is seeking $15,000 in damages from Apple for allegedly 'driving him to homosexuality'.
Neha Poonia reports from Moscow.
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Neha Poonia reports from Moscow.
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Trump: Ukraine & China should investigate Biden
US President Donald Trump has encouraged China and Ukraine to
investigate Democratic candidate Joe Biden.
It comes amid the intensifying push to impeach the President for using
his position to pressure foreign governments to look into Biden's
business dealings.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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investigate Democratic candidate Joe Biden.
It comes amid the intensifying push to impeach the President for using
his position to pressure foreign governments to look into Biden's
business dealings.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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