People living in New York are being blocked from joining several
'trusted traveler' schemes, designed to cut queues at airports.
The government says it's because the state has limited its access to
certain personal records.
Sarah Walton reports from New York
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Thursday, February 6, 2020
Russia blames 'terrorists' for violence in Syria
Russia has blamed 'terrorists' for escalating tensions in the Syrian region of Idlib. At least half a million people have fled the area, which is the last rebel-held stronghold, in just two months. Lucy Taylor reports from Moscow.
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Belgium Prime Minister Visits DR Congo
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Belgium's Prime Minister Sophie Wilmes has made her first official visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo.
She is scheduled to open the Belgian Consulate in the DRC's southeastern city of Lubumbashi and discuss bilateral issues with Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi.
Chris Ocamringa has that report from Kinshasa.
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KIRK DOUGLAS DIES AT 103
Hollywood actor Kirk Douglas has died at the age of 103.
He's best known for his role in 1960's Spartacus.
He was also the father of actor Michael Douglas.
US media critic Ted Baehr says Kirk Douglas always defied convention.
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He's best known for his role in 1960's Spartacus.
He was also the father of actor Michael Douglas.
US media critic Ted Baehr says Kirk Douglas always defied convention.
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OUT: ...actor."
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Bangladesh to boost rice exports by providing subsidies
Bangladesh has announced plans to offer rice producers a cash subsidy to boost exports.
This move is aimed at helping the country compete with international rivals and protecting farmers struggling with low prices.
Sreoshi Mukherjee has more...
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TRUMP ACQUITTED BY SENATE
US President Donald Trump can now continue in his campaign for re-election, after he was cleared of impeachment charges.
The two articles - abuse of power and obstruction of Congress - were rejected by the Republican-controlled Senate.
Washington correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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The two articles - abuse of power and obstruction of Congress - were rejected by the Republican-controlled Senate.
Washington correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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Uganda Quarantines 100 Travelers from China Over Coronavirus Fears.
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Uganda says it has quarantined over a hundred people, 14 of these are Chinese Nationals. Most of these are travelers coming from China.
This comes as the World Health Organization is asking African countries with significant numbers of people traveling from China to heighten intervention efforts to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
Isabel Nakirya reports.
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Wednesday, February 5, 2020
Senate Acquits Trump
The US Senate has acquitted President Donald Trump of both impeachment charges against him.
Only one republican voted to convict and remove the president from office.
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details.
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Guaido and Trump Meet at White House
Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido is meeting US President Donald Trump in Washington.
The White House says the leaders will discuss how to expedite a democratic transition in Venezuela.
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details.
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Impeachment vote: Republican Romney to vote for Trump's removal
US Republican Senator Mitt Romney says he will break ranks with his
party and vote to convict President Donald Trump in the upcoming
impeachment vote.
Meanwhile, the Democrats say they will continue to investigate the
President by asking former National Security Adviser John Bolton to
testify.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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party and vote to convict President Donald Trump in the upcoming
impeachment vote.
Meanwhile, the Democrats say they will continue to investigate the
President by asking former National Security Adviser John Bolton to
testify.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Epstein accusers urge Prince Andrew to coordinate with authorities
One of Jeffrey Epstein's sexual assault accusers has urged Prince
Andrew to cooperate with U.S. authorities.
And speaking at the same press conference the family of Harry Dunn
have called for Anne Sacoolas to return to the UK to face charges of
dangerous driving.
The two cases are unrelated but a lawyer representing some of
Epstein's alleged victims say that eerie parallels can be drawn.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Andrew to cooperate with U.S. authorities.
And speaking at the same press conference the family of Harry Dunn
have called for Anne Sacoolas to return to the UK to face charges of
dangerous driving.
The two cases are unrelated but a lawyer representing some of
Epstein's alleged victims say that eerie parallels can be drawn.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Jurors shown naked photos of Harvey Weinstein
The jury at the trial of Harvey Weinstein have been shown naked
picture of the former film producer.
It comes after one of his accusers described his body as 'deformed'.
Sarah Walton reports from New York
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picture of the former film producer.
It comes after one of his accusers described his body as 'deformed'.
Sarah Walton reports from New York
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UK FOREIGN SECRETARY STARTS ASIA-PACIFIC TOUR
UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab is beginning a post-Brexit tour of the Asia-Pacific on Thursday, starting in Australia.
He'll also visit Japan, Singapore and Malaysia.
UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.
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He'll also visit Japan, Singapore and Malaysia.
UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.
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Russia sets up a quarantine center in Siberia for coronavirus patients
Russia has set up a quarantine center near the Siberian town of Tyumen for at-risk evacuees arriving from China. Earlier Moscow airlifted some 150 of its citizens by military planes from Wuhan region in China. Previously a senior Russian government official suggested that foreigners discovered to have the deadly virus could be deported from the country. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.
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US SOTU SPEECH EXPOSES DEEP DIVISIONS
US President Donald Trump has delivered a State of the Union address that was marked by moments of controversy.
He used the annual speech to say there's been a 'great American comeback'.
But he refused to shake the hand of Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and she ripped up a copy of his speech behind him.
US correspondent Simon Marks says the bad blood was obvious between the President and Nancy Pelosi.
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OUT: ...from her."
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US correspondent Simon Marks says the President was in ebullient mood.
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OUT: ...with China."
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He used the annual speech to say there's been a 'great American comeback'.
But he refused to shake the hand of Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and she ripped up a copy of his speech behind him.
US correspondent Simon Marks says the bad blood was obvious between the President and Nancy Pelosi.
IN: "Very demonstrably...
OUT: ...from her."
DUR: 45 seconds
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ALT:
US correspondent Simon Marks says the President was in ebullient mood.
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OUT: ...with China."
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UK GOVT TO EVACUATE MORE CITIZENS FROM WUHAN
The UK government is chartering one more flight to bring Britons back from Wuhan in China.
It'll leave on Sunday, returning to RAF Brize Norton.
Over 100 UK nationals and members of their families have already been evacuated from Wuhan, the epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak.
The Foreign Office is also advising all Britons in China to leave if they can.
UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock says everything possible is being done for Britons in China and back home.
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It'll leave on Sunday, returning to RAF Brize Norton.
Over 100 UK nationals and members of their families have already been evacuated from Wuhan, the epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak.
The Foreign Office is also advising all Britons in China to leave if they can.
UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock says everything possible is being done for Britons in China and back home.
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OUT: ...protected."
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Nigeria expects e-cars in 2021 as UK bans petrol vehicles by 2035
Nigeria is expected to receive its first set of electric cars next year with two local firms already working on the project.
This is coming on the back of the United Kingdom's announcement to ban the sale of petrol/diesel and hybrid cars from 2035, a move that has been described as posing risks for Nigeria.
Correspondent Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja.
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Six new cases in Thailand
Thailand has reported six new cases of the deadly coronavirus - four Thai nationals and two Chinese tourists. The government also announced steps to try to prevent further human to human transmission of the virus.
Daniel Quinlan reports.
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DUR: 50 seconds
South Indian state on high alert after neighbour state confirms 3 coronavirus patients
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A south Indian state has asked its medical staff to be high alert.
Its neighbouring state Kerala confirmed three cases of coronavirus days ago.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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Tuesday, February 4, 2020
Iowa Caucus Results Expected to Be Released 5pm EST Following Stunning Technical Failure
The Democratic Party says it will release the majority of caucus results Tuesday by 5 pm EST… following a disastrous night of caucusing in Iowa.
Claiming victory out of the chaos is U.S. President Trump, who took to twitter, calling the evening an "unmitigated disaster", and suggesting it as evidence that Democrats cannot be trusted to lead the country.
Jillian Wolf has more from New York.
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