A British ISIS member has pleaded guilty to being involved in the
kidnapping and beheading of American hostages.
Alexanda Kotey was part of the ISIS cell made up of four Brits and
nicknamed 'The Beatles'.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Friday, September 3, 2021
At least 44 dead in U.S. Northeast following historic rainfall
At least 44 people have died in the U.S. northeast after the region
was hit by the remnants of Hurricane Ida.
It dumped historic rainfall on the region with officials pointing the
finger of blame at climate change.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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was hit by the remnants of Hurricane Ida.
It dumped historic rainfall on the region with officials pointing the
finger of blame at climate change.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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EU and AstraZeneca strike a deal on vaccine deliveries
The European Commission and AstraZeneca have reached a settlement over vaccine supply, ending what was shaping up to be an ugly court battle over hundreds of millions of missing COVID-19 vaccines.
Toni Waterman has more from Brussels.
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Toni Waterman has more from Brussels.
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NZ 'TERRORIST' SHOT DEAD
A suspected terrorist has stabbed six shoppers at a supermarket in New Zealand.
He's since been shot dead by police in Auckland.
Three of the victims are reported to be in a critical condition.
The country's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the attacker was known to authorities.
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He's since been shot dead by police in Auckland.
Three of the victims are reported to be in a critical condition.
The country's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the attacker was known to authorities.
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Secret tunnel used to transport freedom fighters discovered in New Delhi
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A decades-old secret tunnel has been discovered under New Delhi's legislative assembly building.
Officials believe it was used to smuggle freedom fighters to the iconic red fort by the colonial British government.
Now, the tunnel may get converted into a memorial for the fallen freedom fighters, as Ishan Garg reports.
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Duration: 44 seconds
Australia - Covid cases continue to climb but the worst is yet to come
With positive infections in the state of New South Wales overnight the highest ever recorded in Australia, the states premier is warning that the worst is still to come.
The state recorded 1,431 new infections overnight, with 12 deaths.
Our Australian correspondent Shaun Bindley reports.
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Japan's Prime Minister intends to resign
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has said he will not run in the leadership contest for the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. The announcement means that he will effectively resign the position of prime minister at the end of this month.
Phoebe Amoroso has more from Tokyo.
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Hong Kong prepares to ease travel restrictions with mainland China
Hong Kong is preparing to ease its travel restrictions with mainland China, as the COVID-19 situation on both sides of the border shows signs of stabilising. The plan comes amid mounting pressure on the Hong Kong government to relax its strict COVID-19 quarantine rules in order to boost the economy.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Thursday, September 2, 2021
S&P and Nasdaq hit record highs on unemployment data
The S&P and Nasdaq closed at all-time highs in Thursday trading,
spurred on by better-than-expected jobless claims data.
But Ford saw sales slide more than 30% last month, as the global chips
shortage continues to hurt carmakers.
Nick Harper reports.
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spurred on by better-than-expected jobless claims data.
But Ford saw sales slide more than 30% last month, as the global chips
shortage continues to hurt carmakers.
Nick Harper reports.
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Biden warns of climate crisis as storms and wildfires rage in US
US president Joe Biden has said the devastation wrought by Hurricane Ida, in addition to wildfires in the western US, is proof that "the climate crisis is here".
Speaking at the White House he said the US must be better prepared in the future.
Kate fisher reports from Washington
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Insecurity in Darfur - Sudan
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Insecurity in Darfur, western Sudan, is reportedly deteriorating rapidly
This is attributed to the widespread presence of rebel groups, the withdrawal of the United Nations–African Union Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) forces, coupled with increased local banditry and ongoing conflicts between different ethnic groups.
Naba Mohiedeen has more
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Uganda Probes Medical Student Death After COVID-19 Vaccine
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Authorities in Uganda are investigating the alleged death of a medical student which took place two weeks after she got the AstraZeneca jab.
Vaccination is voluntary in Uganda but it's a requirement for Medical students to get vaccinated before reporting back to school.
Isabel Nakirya reports.
Vaccination is voluntary in Uganda but it's a requirement for Medical students to get vaccinated before reporting back to school.
Isabel Nakirya reports.
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US says cooperation with Taliban "possible"
The Pentagon says working with the Taliban in Afghanistan against
ISIS-K is "possible", but military chiefs remain wary.
The US is reassessing its relationship with the Taliban to ensure it
can continue counter terrorism in the region.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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ISIS-K is "possible", but military chiefs remain wary.
The US is reassessing its relationship with the Taliban to ensure it
can continue counter terrorism in the region.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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New US unemployment claims hit pandemic low
New jobless claims in the US have fallen to the lowest level since the
start of the pandemic.
Analysts say it's a sign the labor market is continuing to recover
despite the threat of the Delta variant.
Sarah Walton reports.
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start of the pandemic.
Analysts say it's a sign the labor market is continuing to recover
despite the threat of the Delta variant.
Sarah Walton reports.
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At least eight dead in New York area after historic rains
A least eight people have died in New York and New Jersey as
post-tropical cyclone barreled up the U.S. east coast.
New York City saw record amounts of rainfall overnight bringing
transportation to a near standstill.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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post-tropical cyclone barreled up the U.S. east coast.
New York City saw record amounts of rainfall overnight bringing
transportation to a near standstill.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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South Africa unable to host Afghan refugees
South Africa’s Department of International Relations and Cooperation says that the country is unable to receive Afghan refugees who have sought refuge in Pakistan. The statement is a response to what government refers to as ‘overtures’ made to the country to consider receiving a number of Afghan refugees. Mark Roughton reports.
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Record flooding kills 8 in New York, search and rescue operations continuing
A state of emergency has been declared across the New York region after record-breaking floods killed at least 8 people, and took residents largely by surprise.
What were forecast to be just the 'remnants' of Hurricane Ida closed Newark International Airport, flooded large segments of the New York subway system and turned highways into rivers.
Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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UK: WE WILL ENGAGE WITH TALIBAN
UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab says there is a need for engagement with the Taliban over Afghanistan.
He's in Doha for talks with Qatari officials on issues including the safe passage out of Afghanistan for those who need it.
Dominic Raab says the Taliban will be judged on their actions rather than their words.
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He's in Doha for talks with Qatari officials on issues including the safe passage out of Afghanistan for those who need it.
Dominic Raab says the Taliban will be judged on their actions rather than their words.
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ARMED MEN KILL FOUR
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At least four people have been killed and several others taken hostage by armed men who attacked a convoy in the northeast of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The armed men burnt 14 vehicles that were being escorted by the Congolese army and UN peacekeepers before taking the civilians hostage. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.
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Nigeria's Zamfara state shuts schools, imposes curfew after mass abduction of students
The government of Zamfara state in northwest Nigeria has shut down schools across the state and imposed a curfew following Wednesday's abduction of 73 students from a public school.
Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja
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