The former US Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld - the man who oversaw
the invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq - has died at the age of 88.
He was widely seen as one of America's most powerful defense
secretaries, championing President George W Bush's "war on terror" in
the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks.
As Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide.
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
US markets upbeat on recovery, stimulus prospects
US markets held strong to finish the month… largely on optimism over the economic recovery and the possibility of more stimulus spending.
The S&P 500 edged up to a new record high and the Dow gained, but Nasdaq slipped just a fraction into negative.
Here's Liling Tan, on what's moving markets.
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U.N. urges U.S. to lift Iran sanctions under 2015 nuclear deal
Top United Nations diplomats are calling on the Biden administration to ease or waive sanctions against Iran under the Iran nuclear deal, in a bid to bring all sides back to the 2015 agreement.
They also called on Iran to return to full compliance.
Here's UN Correspondent Liling Tan with the details from New York.
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Cosby released from jail after sexual assault conviction overturned
Bill Cosby’s sexual assault conviction has been overturned, and he has been released from prison.
The 83-year-old comedian was convicted in 2018 for drugging and sexually assaulting a university employee Andrea Constand .
U.S. correspondent Nina-Maria Potts has more.
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Cosby sexual assault conviction overturned, to be released within hours
Bill Cosby’s sexual assault conviction has been overturned by Philadelphia’s highest court, which will see him released within hours.
The court found that a deal with a previous prosecutor prevented Cosby from being charged in the case. He has served more than two years of a three-to-ten year sentence in a state prison.
Nina-Maria Potts has more.
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US Democrats prepare panel to investigate Jan 6th Capitol attack
US Democrat lawmakers are planning to launch a new investigation into
the storming of the Capitol building on January 6th.
Republicans are against the proposal which they say will have a
"partisan agenda".
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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the storming of the Capitol building on January 6th.
Republicans are against the proposal which they say will have a
"partisan agenda".
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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Trump Organization criminal charges expected Thursday
Prosecutors in Manhattan are expected to file criminal charges against
Donald Trump's business as early as Thursday.
The Trump Organization has been under investigation for years.
Sarah Walton reports from New York
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Donald Trump's business as early as Thursday.
The Trump Organization has been under investigation for years.
Sarah Walton reports from New York
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UK AND EU EXTEND GRACE PERIOD ON NORTHERN IRELAND TRADE
The UK and EU are extending a grace period on changes to trading rules between Britain and Northern Ireland, in a last-minute concession by the EU.
The changes would have created greater disparity between Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK, across the Irish Sea, which the UK felt was unacceptable.
In particular, transporting chilled meats like sausages from Britain into Northern Ireland would have become impossible - even though they're part of the same country.
Stuart Smith reports from London.
The changes would have created greater disparity between Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK, across the Irish Sea, which the UK felt was unacceptable.
In particular, transporting chilled meats like sausages from Britain into Northern Ireland would have become impossible - even though they're part of the same country.
Stuart Smith reports from London.
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Biden pledges extra support for wildfire season
US President Joe Biden has warned America's wildfire season could be
more devastating this year as record heatwaves and extreme droughts
worsen conditions.
He's announced better pay and working conditions for firefighters,
9000 of whom are currently deployed battling wildfires.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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more devastating this year as record heatwaves and extreme droughts
worsen conditions.
He's announced better pay and working conditions for firefighters,
9000 of whom are currently deployed battling wildfires.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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Counting error causes confusion in NYC mayoral election
The mayoral race in New York City has been thrust into confusion after
the elections board reported a discrepancy.
A number of test ballots had been mistakenly counted requiring
preliminary results to be taken down and tabulated again.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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the elections board reported a discrepancy.
A number of test ballots had been mistakenly counted requiring
preliminary results to be taken down and tabulated again.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Trump travels to US-Mexico border, ramping up Republican anger over migrant surge
Former President Donald Trump travels to the US-Mexico border [WEDNESDAY] in an assault on the Biden administration over the surge of migrants.
The visit capitalizes on Republican anger over the Democrats’ response to the border crisis, and is seen as a bid by Trump to reclaim the political spotlight.
Nina-Maria Potts has more:
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President Vladimir Putin reveals he received Sputnik V
Vladimir Putin has revealed that he was vaccinated with Sputnik V after the Kremlin had previously refused to specify which jab he had received. The Russian president was challenged on Russia's sluggish vaccine rollout at his annual phone-in with the public. Julia Chapman has more.
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FAKE COVID-19 VACCINES IN UGANDA
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Police in Uganda are investigating the use of counterfeit COVID-19 vaccines on patients in Kampala.
The Health Monitoring Unit is holding suspects found with 90 doses of fake COVID-19 Vaccines and more than 100 vaccination cards.
The suspects were administering the jabs at a fee.
Michael Baleke has more from Kampala.
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EURO 2020 QUARTER-FINAL PREPS UNDERWAY
England and Ukraine are preparing to face each other in the Euro 2020 quarter-finals on Saturday.
England beat Germany 2 nil at Wembley in the last 16, and Ukraine knocked Sweden out in extra time.
The quarter-final round kicks off on Friday with Switzerland against Spain and Belgium v Italy.
The Sun's Rob Maul says England now have a good chance of making further progress.
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India approves Moderna vaccines for emergency use
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India has granted emergency approval to the Moderna vaccine.
For now, it will be imported by local pharma company Cipla under a commercial arrangement.
Experts are welcoming the move as the country braces for an imminent third wave.
Ishan Garg reports.
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Australian border policy slammed as Covid outbreak linked to return traveller
With Australia's hotel quarantine system again being blamed for the spread of the coronavirus, calls are increasing for the arrival of international travellers to be curtailed.
Its been revealed a worker at the Prince Charles Hospital in Brisbane was exposed to the virus by a person that has travelled between Australia and Indonesia a number of times, during the pandemic.
Shaun Bindley reports.
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JAPAN TO USE ASTRAZENECA TO BREAK VACCINE SHORTAGE BOTTLENECK
Japan's ruling party is set to propose use of AstraZeneca for workplace vaccinations, looking to breaking an impasse as new vaccinations outpace supply. Japan continues to rapidly vaccinate, but is still behind OECD nations in the share of population protected. John Matthews reports from Tokyo.
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US calls for negotiated ceasefire to restore stability in Tigray
The United States has called for an end to the violence and a return to stability in the northern Ethiopian region of Tigray.
It comes as rebel forces say they'll keep on fighting, despite the Ethiopian government's declaration of a "humanitarian" ceasefire.
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.
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It comes as rebel forces say they'll keep on fighting, despite the Ethiopian government's declaration of a "humanitarian" ceasefire.
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.
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Top US military commander in Afghanistan warns of civil war
The senior US General in Afghanistan has warned the country could descend into civil war.
General Scott Miller's comments come as the US and NATO are moving to withdraw their forces from Afghanistan.
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.
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General Scott Miller's comments come as the US and NATO are moving to withdraw their forces from Afghanistan.
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.
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12 confirmed dead in Miami apartment collapse
Search teams have continued to work through the rubble of a collapsed apartment building in Miami in the United States, where officials say 12 people have been confirmed dead and 149 are still missing.
Giles Gibson reports from Surfside in Florida.
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Giles Gibson reports from Surfside in Florida.
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