US President Joe Biden has signed an order allowing Hong Kong
residents to remain in America, as he accused China of repression.
Biden says the 18 month extension to stay will give Hong Kongers a
"temporary safe haven" from Beijing.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Thursday, August 5, 2021
As Raisi inaugurated, White House open to nuclear deal talks
The White House says it remains open to conversations about the future of the Iran nuclear deal.
Earlier today. Ebrahim Raisi was sworn in as Iran's new President…taking the oath of office in Tehran.
The hardliner said he would fight what he called tyrannical American sanctions.
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki says there is still a window to salvage the nuclear agreement.
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Cuomo state impeachment probe nears end
State lawmakers in New York say they're close to completing an
impeachment probe into Governor Andrew Cuomo.
It comes days after a report that accused Cuomo of sexually harassing
multiple women.
Sarah Walton reports
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impeachment probe into Governor Andrew Cuomo.
It comes days after a report that accused Cuomo of sexually harassing
multiple women.
Sarah Walton reports
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Richard Trumka, America's leading trade union leader, dead at 72
America's most prominent trade union leader, Richard Trumka, has died of a reported heart attack at the age of 72.
He led the AFL-CIO, the largest federation of unions in the United States, for more than a decade.
The organization represents more than 12 million workers in the United States, and Mr. Trumka was a close ally of President Joe Biden.
The news of his death was announced on the floor of the US Senate by Majority Leader Charles Schumer.
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BELARUSIAN ATHLETE WANTS TO RETURN TO BELARUS
Belarusian athlete Kristina Timanovskaya says she hopes one day she will return to Belarus, but must for now make her safety her priority.
At a press conference in Warsaw, Poland she told the media she has not decided whether to seek political asylum there — or yet decided for how long she will stay.
Stuart Smith has more.
At a press conference in Warsaw, Poland she told the media she has not decided whether to seek political asylum there — or yet decided for how long she will stay.
Stuart Smith has more.
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Dr Anthony Fauci: new coronavirus variants will emerge "sooner or later" if we don't stop the spread
Dr Anthony Fauci is warning that new variants of the coronavirus will emerge "sooner or later" if community spread isn't suppressed.
U.S. President Joe Biden's chief medical advisor also urged Americans to get vaccinated against COVID-19, as the delta variant pushes up case numbers.
Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has more.
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Germany ignores WHO request on booster shots
Germany has rebuffed calls from the World Health Organisation to delay offering Covid-19 booster shots.
The WHO has asked countries to delay booster programmes in order to allow more vaccines to reach the developing world. But German authorities maintain their new rollout to go ahead as planned.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
The WHO has asked countries to delay booster programmes in order to allow more vaccines to reach the developing world. But German authorities maintain their new rollout to go ahead as planned.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
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UGANDA CONCERNED OVER MACHAR OVERTHROW
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Uganda's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed concern over the ouster of South Sudan's Vice President Riek Machar as head of his party and its armed forces. Uganda has over the years been a peace broker in neighboring South Sudan. Leon Solomon reports from Kampala
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Mexico sues US gun makers over trafficking
Mexico is suing several American gun makers for $10 billion, accusing
them of arms trafficking and fueling violence.
Trafficked firearms kill around 17,000 Mexicans each year.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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them of arms trafficking and fueling violence.
Trafficked firearms kill around 17,000 Mexicans each year.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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EU scientists say last July was one of the hottest on record
Last month was one of the world's hottest Julys on record, according to scientists from the European Union.
Unusually high temperatures were seen in regions from the United States to Finland.
Lucy Hough has more from Brussels.
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Record haul of pangolin scales seized in Nigeria, foreign nationals arrested
Authorities in Nigeria have seized a historic quantity of animal parts including large chunks of pangolin scales and elephant tusks which were on their way to south east Asia.
Three suspects linked with the crime have been arrested.
Wildlife trafficking is something that the government of Nigeria have been dealing with for many years now.
Correspondent Phil Ihaza reports in Abuja
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US politician Victoria Nuland meets Tanzanian opposition party leaders
The US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, Ambassador Victoria Nuland has met with leaders of Tanzania's main opposition parties in Dar es Salaam as one of the country's key opposition leaders faces charges in court.
Isaac Lukando reports.
Isaac Lukando reports.
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France proposes third doses of Covid-19 vaccine for the most vulnerable people
The French President says that France is going to start rolling out third doses of Covid-19 vaccines for the elderly and the vulnerable from next month.
Emmanuel Macron made the announcement as part of a social media outreach campaign.
From FSN's bureau in Paris, here's Ross Cullen.
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India wins Bronze in Hockey at the Tokyo Olympics, ending a 41 year drought
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India's men's hockey team has clinched an Olympic medal after four decades.
Congratulatory messages are pouring in from fans and celebrities alike.
Even Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted, calling it a Historic Day for the nation.
Ishan Garg tells us why this medal is making headlines in New Delhi.
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Australia – Delta outbreak spreads to three states
Health officials have written an open letter to Australians in states with covid outbreaks, urging them to get either the Pfizer or Astra Zeneca vaccines as soon as possible.
The lockdown has been extended in New South Wales after 262 cases and five deaths in the last 24 hrs, Queensland has detected another 16 cases and Victoria is considering another lockdown after 8 new cases in the past 48 hrs.
Shaun Bindley has more
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Japan to treat only severe COVID-19 cases in hospital
Japanese officials have defended a plan to stop treating patients with moderate COVID-19 symptoms in hospital. The move comes as the country reported its highest-ever daily infections amid a surge that is overwhelming healthcare facilities. Phoebe Amoroso reports.
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Republican Governor of Florida hits back at Biden after Covid-19 criticism
The Republican Governor of Florida, Ron DeSantis, has hit back at the White House after President Biden accused him of standing "in the way" of live-saving measures to deal with Covid-19.
With Covid-19 cases spiking to record levels in Florida, the war of words between the Governor and the President intensified on Wednesday.
Governor DeSantis told supporters that he doesn't support mandates to force children in Florida to wear masks at school, or in other settings.
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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
White House rejects WHO call for moratorium on booster shots
The White House is rejecting a call by the World Health Organization for a moratorium on Covid-19 booster vaccinations until more people in the developing world get their first chance to get jabbed.
The WHO says a pause in any planned booster campaigns should be introduced in order to address vaccine global inequities.
But White House press secretary Jen Psaki says the Biden administration disagrees.
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Cuomo under criminal investigation following sexual harrassment report
New York's Governor Andrew Cuomo is now under criminal investigation in 4 separate jurisdictions including Manhattan.
He's still refusing to resign, despite the publication of a damning report about his sexual harassment of 11 women and calls by President Biden for him to quit.
One woman who claims the Governor retaliated against her for coming forward now says she'll launch a lawsuit against him.
On the streets of New York today, there were signs the Governor's popularity is waning.
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59 per cent of New York voters tell pollsters they now want the Governor to go.
British government drops quarantine requirements for travelers returning from France
The British government is removing extra restrictions that it p[laced on returning travelers from France.
The country now becomes just like any other nation on the so-called Amber List….British travelers returning will not be required to quarantine.
In other changes, India is moving off the red list and the government is adding Austria, Germany, Slovenia, Slovakia, Latvia, Romania and Norway to its green list of approved destinations.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson says it's designed to salvage part of the summer holiday season.
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