Officials say a suspect in the killing of a U.S. federal judge's son
has shot himself in an apparent suicide.
The FBI has identified the man who attacked District Judge Esther
Salas' home over the weekend as anti-feminist Roy Den Hollander.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
REPORT CLAIMS RUSSIAN INTERFERENCE IN SCOTLAND REFERENDUM
A UK report has found Russia did attempt to influence the result of Scotland's 2014 independence referendum.
But it also claims the UK government 'actively avoided' trying to find evidence of interference in the 2016 Brexit vote.
The long-delayed report from the Intelligence and Security Committee says ministers have badly underestimated the response required to the Russian threat - and are still playing "catch up."
But it also claims the UK government 'actively avoided' trying to find evidence of interference in the 2016 Brexit vote.
The long-delayed report from the Intelligence and Security Committee says ministers have badly underestimated the response required to the Russian threat - and are still playing "catch up."
Russia denies trying to meddle in any countries' electoral process.
Commitee member - SNP MP Stuart Hosie - says lessons should have been learnt ahead of the Brexit referendum.
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Commitee member - SNP MP Stuart Hosie - says lessons should have been learnt ahead of the Brexit referendum.
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South Africa now fifth in the world
South Africa is battling a recent spike in new Covid-19 infections. The country has climbed to fifth in the world rankings for highest number of confirmed coronavirus cases. Mark Roughton has details.
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POMPEO IN LONDON FOR CHINA TALKS
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's in London for talks with UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, with relations with China high on the agenda.
China's threatening the UK with 'consequences' after it suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong, and threw Huawei out of its 5G network.
Washington has been putting pressure on London to take a tougher line on China.
International relations expert Dr Julie Norman from UCL says the UK has a difficult balance to strike.
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China's threatening the UK with 'consequences' after it suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong, and threw Huawei out of its 5G network.
Washington has been putting pressure on London to take a tougher line on China.
International relations expert Dr Julie Norman from UCL says the UK has a difficult balance to strike.
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Russian opposition figure dissolves investigative body
Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny has announced the closure of his Anti-Corruption Foundation. It comes after the organisation was slapped with huge fines for defamation over its investigations. Julia Chapman has more.
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Complete lockdown in two Indian states as COVID 19 cases surge
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India's West Bengal and Sikkim are imposing a statewide lockdown...
As cases of COVID 19 continue to soar.
Despite there being no federal directive, several states across India are shutting down to prevent the spread of the virus.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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S. Korea launches first military satellite with help of SpaceX
South Korea has launched its first military communications satellite with the help of U.S.-based company SpaceX. The launch also marked a first for part of SpaceX's developing technology.
Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.
Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.
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Japan set to launch ‘Go To Travel’ campaign amid spike
The Japanese government's new travel campaign has been thrown into disarray ahead of its official start Wednesday - with a new Nikkei poll showing that only 15% of respondents thought the launch was appropriate. Grace Lee has more from Tokyo.
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Trump says wearing masks is "patriotic"
US President Donald Trump has described wearing a mask as "patriotic", despite rarely using a face covering at public events.
It comes as health officials are urging people to wear face coverings to combat the rising cases of coronavirus in the US.
From Washington Jagruti Dave has more.
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It comes as health officials are urging people to wear face coverings to combat the rising cases of coronavirus in the US.
From Washington Jagruti Dave has more.
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Negotiations begin on next round of coronavirus stimulus
White House officials have met with Republican Senators to discuss the parameters of the next coronavirus stimulus bill.
It came ahead of bipartisan talks between Senior Democrats and the Treasury Secretary and White House Chief of Staff.
From Washington Jagruti Dave reports..
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It came ahead of bipartisan talks between Senior Democrats and the Treasury Secretary and White House Chief of Staff.
From Washington Jagruti Dave reports..
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Monday, July 20, 2020
Biden puts Kremlin "on notice" over US election interference
Former Vice President Joe Biden says that if he's elected President he will hold Russia accountable for any efforts Moscow makes to interfere in this November's US election.
He's also accusing the Russians of seeking to spread disinformation about COVID-19.
From Washington, Simon Marks reports.
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Wall Street soars on promising vaccine news
Promising Covid-19 vaccine trials helped give the U.S. markets a boost
at the start of the trading week.
The news helped offset fears on Wall Street that a continued rise in
infections across much of the country will derail the economic
recovery.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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at the start of the trading week.
The news helped offset fears on Wall Street that a continued rise in
infections across much of the country will derail the economic
recovery.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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US President Donald Trump says Democrat-led cities are "worse than Afghanistan"
US President Donald Trump has defended the use of federal law enforcement to crack down on anti-racism protestors in Portland, saying Democrat-led cities are "worse than Afghanistan."
Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has more.
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TANZANIA OPPOSITION PARTIES CALLS FOR COALITION
Tanzania is gearing up for its general elections in October. As President John Magufuli is looking to run for a second term, his former foreign minister Bernard Membe who left the ruling party has asked the opposition behind him for the best chance at creating an upset. The ruling party Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) has been in power since independence.
Daniel Kijo reports.
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UK SUSPENDS EXTRADITION TREATY WITH HONG KONG
The UK has suspended an extradition treaty with Hong Kong after China imposed new security laws on the territory.
The Foreign Secretary, Dominic Raab, says it's a "necessary and proportionate" measure.
Stuart Smith reports from London.
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The Foreign Secretary, Dominic Raab, says it's a "necessary and proportionate" measure.
Stuart Smith reports from London.
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UK SUSPENDS HK EXTRADITION TREATY
The UK is suspending its extradition treaty with Hong Kong in response to China's new security legislation for the territory.
It's the latest worsening in ties between London and Beijing.
Olly Barratt reports from London.
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It's the latest worsening in ties between London and Beijing.
Olly Barratt reports from London.
(WRAP)
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Pompeo talks China and Coronavirus in Europe
US secretary of state Mike Pompeo is in Europe for talks on issues including the economic recovery from COVID-19 and China.
On Monday he's in the UK where he'll meet Prime Minister Boris Johnson, he'll then visit Denmark.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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NYC enters phase 4 of reopening with major caveats
New York City has entered Phase 4 of its reopening plan meaning a
return to some outdoor venues such as zoos and botanical gardens.
But museums and malls remain shut and lawmakers have expressed concern
about the amount of people not adhering to public health guidelines.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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return to some outdoor venues such as zoos and botanical gardens.
But museums and malls remain shut and lawmakers have expressed concern
about the amount of people not adhering to public health guidelines.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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U.S. workers strike against racial inequality
Tens of thousands of U.S. workers are expected to go on strike on
Monday in protest against racial inequality.
Called 'Strike for Black Lives', unions aim to raise awareness about
how COVID-19 has also exacerbated conditions for many black workers.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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Monday in protest against racial inequality.
Called 'Strike for Black Lives', unions aim to raise awareness about
how COVID-19 has also exacerbated conditions for many black workers.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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Assam Floods: More than 80 dead and 7 million people affected
More than 80 people have died and around 7 million people have been affected by heavy rains and floods in India's state of Assam.
The flooding has hit the north-eastern region in the last three weeks as India continues to battle the coronavirus pandemic.
Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...
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The flooding has hit the north-eastern region in the last three weeks as India continues to battle the coronavirus pandemic.
Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...
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