The European Union's new foreign affairs chief has vowed to make the
Balkans a key priority.
Spain's foreign minister Josep Borrell who takes over the EU post next
month says support for the Balkans and Eastern Europeans nations is
key to blocking Russian expansionism.
William Denselow reports from Hungary.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
UK GOVT PREPARES FOR BREXIT TALKS COLLAPSE
The UK government is briefing that Brexit talks with the EU could collapse within days.
That would set the scene for a possible Brexit extension and then a UK general election.
Talks over British proposals continue in Brussels, but the EU continues to insist UK plans breach European red lines.
It's reported the government will attempt to avoid a delay to Brexit if talks fail, and press ahead with a No Deal exit.
Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown says that would be a disaster.
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That would set the scene for a possible Brexit extension and then a UK general election.
Talks over British proposals continue in Brussels, but the EU continues to insist UK plans breach European red lines.
It's reported the government will attempt to avoid a delay to Brexit if talks fail, and press ahead with a No Deal exit.
Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown says that would be a disaster.
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Russian and US defence ministers speak following Trump Syria decision
The Russian defence minister and his US counterpart have held talks on the phone.
The call comes after the decision by the US president to withdraw some American forces from north-eastern Syria.
Ross Cullen has more from Moscow.
The call comes after the decision by the US president to withdraw some American forces from north-eastern Syria.
Ross Cullen has more from Moscow.
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TURKEY 'READY' FOR NORTHERN SYRIA OPERATION
Turkey says all preparations have been completed for a military incursion into northern Syria.
US President Trump has faced widespread criticism for deciding to pull American forces out of the area.
But he's warning Turkey he'll destroy its economy if it does anything he considers 'off limits'.
Kurdish forces in northern Syria had been a key ally of the US in the defeat of the Islamic State group there.
Ian Black from the Middle East Centre at the LSE says regional allies of the US are dismayed.
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US President Trump has faced widespread criticism for deciding to pull American forces out of the area.
But he's warning Turkey he'll destroy its economy if it does anything he considers 'off limits'.
Kurdish forces in northern Syria had been a key ally of the US in the defeat of the Islamic State group there.
Ian Black from the Middle East Centre at the LSE says regional allies of the US are dismayed.
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Kremlin questions reports on Trump-Putin call
Vladimir Putin's office has dismissed a report by the Washington Post that suggests US President Donald Trump 'fawned' over Putin in one of his first calls to the Russian President.
Mr Trump's calls with foreign leaders have come into sharp focus after a formal impeachment inquiry was launched in the US following allegations that he pressed Ukraine's President to investigate his political rival Joe Biden.
Neha Poonia has more from Moscow.
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Mr Trump's calls with foreign leaders have come into sharp focus after a formal impeachment inquiry was launched in the US following allegations that he pressed Ukraine's President to investigate his political rival Joe Biden.
Neha Poonia has more from Moscow.
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US Blacklists China Organizations
The Trump Administration has added 28 Chinese organisations to a US blacklist, over concerns about their role in human rights violations. The blacklist effectively blocks the entities from buying American products.
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has more.
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Hollywood Ripper Faces Death in Court Decision
A man known as the "Hollywood Ripper", who was convicted of murdering two Los Angeles women and trying to kill a third, will soon learn if he'll be sentenced to death for his crimes. 43 year old Michael Gargiulo, is back in the courtroom for the latest phase of his trial, as Jake Savitz reports from Los Angeles.
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Monday, October 7, 2019
Opposition parties triumph in Kosovo elections
Voters in Kosovo have delivered a heavy blow to former guerrilla
fighters that have had a grip on power for the last decade.
The election was called after the ex-Prime Minister stood down to face
questioning by a special court in The Hague over alleged war crimes
committed during the 1998/99 conflict with Serbia.
East Europe correspondent William Denselow reports.
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fighters that have had a grip on power for the last decade.
The election was called after the ex-Prime Minister stood down to face
questioning by a special court in The Hague over alleged war crimes
committed during the 1998/99 conflict with Serbia.
East Europe correspondent William Denselow reports.
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US troops withdraw from Turkish border with Syria
The United States has begun to withdraw American troops from Syria's border with Turkey, in a major shift in foreign policy.
It paves the way for a Turkish operation against Kurdish fighters, who have until now been a key US ally in Syria but Turkey regards them as terrorists.
The move has been criticised by members of the US congress including President Trump ally, Senator Lindsay Graham, who has threatened to introduce bipartisan sanctions against Turkey if it invades Syria.
Kate Fisher reports
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It paves the way for a Turkish operation against Kurdish fighters, who have until now been a key US ally in Syria but Turkey regards them as terrorists.
The move has been criticised by members of the US congress including President Trump ally, Senator Lindsay Graham, who has threatened to introduce bipartisan sanctions against Turkey if it invades Syria.
Kate Fisher reports
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Donald Trump ordered to turn over tax returns
US President Donald Trump has been ordered to turn over eight years of
his personal and corporate tax returns.
The ruling by a judge in New York comes as part of an investigation
into payments made to an adult-film actress in the run up to the 2016
election.
Sarah Walton reports from New York
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his personal and corporate tax returns.
The ruling by a judge in New York comes as part of an investigation
into payments made to an adult-film actress in the run up to the 2016
election.
Sarah Walton reports from New York
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Ethiopia / Egypt Dam Conflict
Intro
Ethiopia has rejected proposals to involve an external body to help resolve a disagreement between itself Sudan and Egypt over a Dam it is budding on the river Nile.
The construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam has received opposition from Egypt.
Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa:
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Second whistleblower comes forward against Trump
A second whistleblower has claimed "firsthand knowledge" of information related to President Trump's dealings with Ukraine, according to lawyers representing the first one.
Mr Trump's July phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has sparked an impeachment inquiry by House Democrats.
From Washington, Harry Horton reports.
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Mr Trump's July phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has sparked an impeachment inquiry by House Democrats.
From Washington, Harry Horton reports.
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South Africa working to improve Visa processes
South Africa’s Presidential Working Committee on the Jobs Summit held its second monthly meeting on Monday. These meetings seek to develop interventions which will enable greater job creation in specific sectors. Efforts to improve Visa processes are beginning to bear fruit.
Mark Roughton has more.
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Q3 sees record-breaking sales for Mercedes-Benz in China
German car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz saw record-breaking sales in China in the third quarter of the year, despite falling car sales around the world.
Our Germany correspondent Giles Gibson reports
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UK PM URGES U.S. TO WAIVE DIPLOMATIC IMMUNITY AFTER CAR CRASH SUSPECT FLEES
The UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has urged the US to reconsider its decision to maintain diplomatic immunity for a suspect who fled the UK.
Anne Sacoolas, the wife of a US diplomat, left the country despite being a suspect in a fatal collision.
Stuart Smith has more from London.
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Arrests made over Extinction Rebellion Protest in London
Over 100 people have been arrested (update with latest figures) in London, as climate emergency group Extinction Rebellion have taken to the streets in the capital, as part of their international demonstration.
Activists are shutting down major roads and bridges, causing transport chaos and say they will occupy London for two weeks.
UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.
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Tanzanian cashew nut board meets with industry's players .
The cashew nut board of Tanzania is holding a meeting with the industry's players to discuss the current crop season that is coming to an end.
Tanzania cashew nut industry faced a challenging last season after private buyers offered a sub-standard rate resulting in the government purchasing more than 220,000 tons of the crop with the intention to export the crop internationally.
Isaac Lukando reports from Dar es salaam.
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Ghanaian exporters accuse Nigeria of unfair trade as it closes borders
Ghanaian exporters are accusing their West African neighbor, Nigeria of unfair trade practices following the closure of its borders. The exporters say their goods have been left stranded at the Benin border to Nigeria. The situation comes as Africa looks to open up its market for the export of goods and services through the continental free trade agreement.
From Accra, Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports.
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EU leaders skeptical of Brexit deal as talks set to continue in Brussels
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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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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