US President Trump is the biggest driver of COVID-19 misinformation,
according to a study that analyzed 38 million global news articles.
Trump's comments made up almost 40% of "infodemic", a word coined to
describe misleading statements about the virus.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Thursday, October 1, 2020
32,000 U.S. airline workers set to be furloughed
Two of the biggest airline carriers in the United States have
announced that they have begun the process of laying off more than
32,000 workers.
The announcement from American Airlines and United comes as U.S.
lawmakers have failed to pass another coronavirus spending package.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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announced that they have begun the process of laying off more than
32,000 workers.
The announcement from American Airlines and United comes as U.S.
lawmakers have failed to pass another coronavirus spending package.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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EU leaders gather with much at stake
After a week's delay, EU leaders have gathered in Brussels to hammer out their stance on some very thorny matters. From Turkey, to Belarus, to China, this leaders' summit is shaping up to be a test of whether the 27-member bloc can speak with a united voice. Toni Waterman has more.
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It was Putin: Russian Opposition leader Navalny blames Kremlin for chemical attack
In Germany, Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny has blamed the Kremlin for the chemical attack that almost cost him his life. As he continues his recovery, he said he thought he was going to die when he realised he had been poisoned.
Trent Murray reports.
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EU announces legal action against the UK on Brexit deals infringments
The EU has announced it's taking legal action against the UK over controversial plans to undercut the Brexit divorce treaty.
The Internal Market Bill is designed to protect trading within different parts of the UK, but Brussels says the changes breach the Withdrawal Agreement struck last year.
Lucy Hough is our Correspondent in Brussels.
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Navalny blames Putin for poisoning
INTRO Aleksey Navalny says he is convinced that Russian President Vladimir Putin was behind his suspected poisoning. The Kremlin critic made the claim in his first interview after the incident which he gave to the German magazine "Der Spiegel". The Kremlin denies the accusations, saying that there is nothing to investigate unless the West provides Russia with evidence of the crime. Galina Polonskaya has more on this.
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STUDY: COVID-19 PREVALENCE HIGH IN ENGLAND, BUT COULD BE SLOWING
A major study suggests around one in every 200 people in England is infected with coronavirus.
Imperial College London have looked at samples from 84 000 people.
But while the study suggests case numbers are high - it also shows the covid-19 reproduction number may have fallen.
Researchers say that could mean recent social restrictions introduced by the UK government could be having an effect on the R rate for the virus..
Environment Secretary George Eustice says observance of the guidance could head off another national lockdown.
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India's total coronavirus infections reach 6.3 million
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India has added more than 86,800 confirmed infections in the past 24 hours, taking its total number of cases to over 6.3 million, according to the latest data from the country's health ministry.
This comes as the Indian government has announced a further easing of restrictions in an effort to revive a battered economy.
Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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India has added more than 86,800 confirmed infections in the past 24 hours, taking its total number of cases to over 6.3 million, according to the latest data from the country's health ministry.
This comes as the Indian government has announced a further easing of restrictions in an effort to revive a battered economy.
Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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Australia – Abuse victim to sue again.
A former altar boy, abused by catholic priest Daniel Hourigan in the late 70's, is free to sue the church again after a Supreme Court judge found the $32,500 paid in compensation by the church in 1996, was inadequate.
Shaun Bindley reports.
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Japan easing global entry restrictions
Japan is easing entry restrictions starting Thursday for foreigners around the world - excluding tourists. Grace Lee has more.
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Hong Kong government defiant over national security law
Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam has dismissed international criticism of the city's national security law, saying it has restored balance to the city. In a speech to mark the National Day holiday she said the Hong Kong government was committed to fully implementing the legislation.
Richard Kimber reports.
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Vatican blocks Pompeo from meeting the Pope
The Vatican has blocked Mike Pompeo from meeting Pope Francis, with an official saying The Pope did not want to be drawn into US politics.
The US secretary of State was in Rome attending a US embassy symposium on religious freedoms.
Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more.
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The US secretary of State was in Rome attending a US embassy symposium on religious freedoms.
Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more.
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Bronfman sentenced to 81 months in ‘sex cult’ case
The heiress to the Seagram liquor fortune has been sentenced to 81
months for her role in a group that has been called a sex cult.
Clare Bronfman served on the board of the Nxivm (Nex-ee-um) self-help
group as allegation surfaced that it was subjecting women to sexual
slavery.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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months for her role in a group that has been called a sex cult.
Clare Bronfman served on the board of the Nxivm (Nex-ee-um) self-help
group as allegation surfaced that it was subjecting women to sexual
slavery.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Indoor dining returns to NYC amid fears of Covid-19 spike
For the first time in months, restaurants in New York City are once
again allowed to serve customers indoors.
But the move comes as the city is seeing a spike in Covid-19
infections prompting warnings from officials that more restrictions
could be on the way.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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again allowed to serve customers indoors.
But the move comes as the city is seeing a spike in Covid-19
infections prompting warnings from officials that more restrictions
could be on the way.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Wall St rebounds on stimulus hope
The Dow has rebounded more than three hundred points ending it's first
losing month since March.
It followed renewed hope that Congress could approve a new financial
stimulus package.
Nick Harper reports
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losing month since March.
It followed renewed hope that Congress could approve a new financial
stimulus package.
Nick Harper reports
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US Debate Commission weighs changes following chaotic debate
The US commission that oversees the Presidential debates says it is
considering "additional tools to maintain order" in the next meeting
between President Trump and Joe Biden.
It follows Tuesday night's chaotic debate that saw both candidates
repeatedly interrupt and talk over each other.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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considering "additional tools to maintain order" in the next meeting
between President Trump and Joe Biden.
It follows Tuesday night's chaotic debate that saw both candidates
repeatedly interrupt and talk over each other.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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Former FBI Director warns indebted officials are security risk as President's large debt revealed
Former FBI Director James Comey has warned that government officials with significant personal debt could pose a risk to national security.
Mr Comey was responding to questions about President Trump's finances during congressional testimony.
It comes after The New York Times reported that Mr Trump had personal debt that exceeds $400 million.
Kate Fisher reports.
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Belgium appoints new Prime Minister nearly 500 days since last election
After a wait of nearly 500 days since the last federal election, Belgium finally has a new Prime Minister.
Flemish politician Alexander de Croo was announced as leader of a new coalition government after hours of marathon talks.
Lucy Hough has more from Brussels.
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California Fire Devastates Wine Country
A wildfire burning in California's wine country has caused significant damage to multiple wineries.
The state has seen more land burned this year than any other in recorded history.
Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco
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Criticism for chaotic US presidential debate
The first US presidential debate has been criticized internationally
for its chaotic content, with Donald Trump and Joe Biden being called
"childish".
Two more debates are scheduled before the election in less than five weeks.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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for its chaotic content, with Donald Trump and Joe Biden being called
"childish".
Two more debates are scheduled before the election in less than five weeks.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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