A fourth student has died following a high school shooting in the US
state of Michigan, making it the deadliest American school shooting
this year.
Police say the 15-year-old suspect used a handgun that had been bought
legally by his father four days before the attack.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
US Supreme Court hears landmark abortion case
The US Supreme Court is considering a case that could result in millions of women losing access to abortion.
The justices are being asked to uphold a Mississippi law that bans abortions after 15 weeks and overturn Roe v Wade, the decision which legalized abortion nationwide nearly 50 years ago.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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HEATHROW T4 REOPENS FOR RED LIST ARRIVALS
Heathrow airport has reopened Terminal 4 in order for it to be used as a dedicated arrivals area for red list countries. Airport bosses say it will help with safety in response to the discovery of the Omicron variant of Covid19. Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.
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Russia orders long-term U.S. diplomats to leave Russia
Russia has announced that U.S. diplomats that have been in the country
for more than three years have to leave.
The move is seen as a retaliatory move following the U.S. decision to
impose term limits on Russian diplomats.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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for more than three years have to leave.
The move is seen as a retaliatory move following the U.S. decision to
impose term limits on Russian diplomats.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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Biden to set out new HIV strategy on World Aids Day
President Joe Biden is set to reveal a new national strategy for
eradicating HIV.
It comes as World Aids Day is marked across the globe.
Sarah Walton reports
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eradicating HIV.
It comes as World Aids Day is marked across the globe.
Sarah Walton reports
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Ethiopia PM says he is making progress in war front
The Ethiopian government says it has not dismissed the need for a peaceful resolution to the conflict in the northern region of Tigray.
The office of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed says his visit to the warzone a week ago was designed to avert the threat posed by rebels to the country's citizens.
Coletta Wanjohi reports from Nairobi
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U.S. weighs tighten travel restrictions over Omicron variant
The United States is weighing up imposing tighter travel restrictions
as the Omicron Covid-19 variant spreads.
The mutation has not yet been detected in the US, but officials are
likely to toughen testing requirements for all travelers, even if
they've been vaccinated.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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as the Omicron Covid-19 variant spreads.
The mutation has not yet been detected in the US, but officials are
likely to toughen testing requirements for all travelers, even if
they've been vaccinated.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Ghana detected its first case of the Omicron variant of COVID-19
Ghana has recorded its first cases of the Omicron COVID-19 variant. Health officials say the cases were detected at the country's international airport.
Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports.
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EU GLOBAL INVESTMENT PROGRAM TO COUNTER CHINA INFLUENCE
EU officials have announced nearly 340 billion dollars in funds to build infrastructure OUTSIDE of the European Union.
The move is seen as an effort to counter Chinese influence and its belt and road initiative.
From Brussels, Ryan Thompson reports.
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Covid booster jabs extended to all adults in bid to offer more vaccines to counter Omicron
There's no need to cancel Christmas plans yet, according to the UK's Health Secretary Sajid Javid, despite the emergence of the Omicron variant of Covid-19.
The British government is instead urging people to "step up" and get their booster vaccine, which is now being rolled out to all adults.
From London, Benji Hyer reports.
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Russia holds military drills near Ukraine border
Russia has announced the start of military drills in the south of the country, parts of which are being held near the border with Ukraine. It comes amid accusations that Russia has been amassing troops in the border region. Julia Chapman has more.
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India's new restrictions for international travelers kick in amid Omicron concerns
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India has imposed additional restrictions on international travelers amid Omicron concerns.
The new rules include additional testing and mandatory quarantine for passengers from fourteen countries that India considers to be high risk.
Officials hope this will help them identify cases of the new coronavirus earlier, as Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.
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US and China Engaged in Hypersonic Arms Race
The United States and China are engaged in a race to develop the most lethal hypersonic weapons.
That's according to US Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall, who added that the Chinese "have been at it very aggressively."
Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.
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That's according to US Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall, who added that the Chinese "have been at it very aggressively."
Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.
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Australia – Government announces inquiry into social media giants
Big tech will be placed under the microscope, as part of a broader crackdown on social media companies.
Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok and Twitter are being asked to explain what they're doing to keep Australians safe from online abuse and misinformation.
Shaun Bindley reports.
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CNN suspends star anchor Chris Cuomo indefinitely over role in brother's defense
CNN has suspended Chris Cuomo indefinitely over his role helping his brother Andrew Cuomo fight sexual abuse allegations while he was governor of New York state.
The decision comes a day after New York's attorney general released new documents about the news anchor's involvement.
US Correspondent Ira Spitzer reports.
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Hong Kong scientists isolate Omicron COVID-19 variant
Researchers at the University of Hong Kong say they're the first in Asia to successfully isolate the Omicron variant from clinical Covid-19 specimens. They hope their analysis can help in the development of vaccines.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Maxwell accuser says abuse began aged 14
A women identified only as Jane has told a court that Ghislaine
Maxwell was often in the room when she was sexually abused by Jeffrey
Epstein as a girl.
The accuser is the first of four women expected to testify against
Maxwell during the British socialite's trial.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Maxwell was often in the room when she was sexually abused by Jeffrey
Epstein as a girl.
The accuser is the first of four women expected to testify against
Maxwell during the British socialite's trial.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Dow tumbles after Fed chair comments
The Dow fell sharply on Tuesday after the chair of the Federal Reserve
suggested it would taper off the buying of government bonds sooner
than expected.
Markets were also influenced by ongoing concerns about the Omicron
variant of Covid-19.
Sarah Walton reports
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suggested it would taper off the buying of government bonds sooner
than expected.
Markets were also influenced by ongoing concerns about the Omicron
variant of Covid-19.
Sarah Walton reports
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3 killed, 6 injured in US school shooting
A gunman has killed 3 people and injured 6 others at a high school in
the US state of Michigan.
Police say they have taken a 15-year-old student into custody.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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the US state of Michigan.
Police say they have taken a 15-year-old student into custody.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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President Biden was alerted to news of the shooting during a visit to Minnesota.
He expressed his sympathy for the victims.
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3 dead, 6 wounded in Michigan high school shooting
Three people have been killed and six injured in a high school shooting in Michigan.
A 15 year old pupil is in custody in connection with the attack.
Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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President Biden was alerted to news of the shooting during a visit to Minnesota.
He expressed his sympathy for the victims.
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