A Republican candidate for New York governor has been attacked at a
campaign event.
Video shows a man approaching Lee Zeldin with a pointed weapon before
being restrained.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Friday, July 22, 2022
EU launches new legal action against UK over Northern Ireland Protocol
The European Commission has launched four new legal proceedings against the United Kingdom over alleged violations of a treaty governing post-Brexit trading arrangements with Northern Ireland.
The Northern Ireland Protocol was agreed when the UK left the European Union, as a means to avoid creating a hard border on the island of Ireland.
Rosie Birchard reports from Brussels.
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Nigeria's Debt Service Surpasses Revenue in First Quarter of 2022
Nigeria's debt service for the first quarter of the year surpassed its revenue received during the period.
The government says it's a danger for the economy, but says it is committed to reforms that would turn things around.
Correspondent Tesem Akende reports.
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Nigeria's Debt Service Surpasses Revenue in First Quarter of 2022
Nigeria's debt service for the first quarter of the year surpassed its revenue received during the period.
The government says it's a danger for the economy, but says it is committed to reforms that would turn things around.
Correspondent Tesem Akende reports.
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Nigeria's Debt Service Surpasses Revenue in First Quarter of 2022
Nigeria's debt service for the first quarter of the year surpassed its revenue received during the period.
The government says it's a danger for the economy, but says it is committed to reforms that would turn things around.
Correspondent Tesem Akende reports.
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'Critical incident' declared at UK's Port of Dover as queues of holiday goers grow
A 'critical incident' has been declared at Dover, a key route between the UK and mainland Europe.
Schools have broken up for Summer across the country and so many are choosing now to travel abroad for a holiday.
The Port of Dover has blamed French authorities for the delay - whilst others have said the additional checks needed, brought about by Brexit, is the culprit.
FSN's Chris Jones reports.
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Former employees offer to help Eskom
South African trade union Solidary is offering assistance to Eskom, from former employees who were either retrenched or retired in recent years. The power utility is struggling to meet electricity demand during winter months. Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan has identified a need for suitably qualified and experienced personnel in various key positions at multiple power stations. His response comes after Solidarity tabled their offer in May this year. Mark Roughton reports.
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French MPs approve emergency bill to support public during cost-of-living crisis
French MPs have approved an emergency bill to support the public during the cost-of-living crisis.
The measures to be introduced include an increase in pensions and temporarily freezing rent hikes.
The cost of the full support package will be around $20 billion dollars.
The measures to be introduced include an increase in pensions and temporarily freezing rent hikes.
The cost of the full support package will be around $20 billion dollars.
From FSN's bureau in Paris, here's Ross Cullen.
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UK BRACES FOR GETAWAY WEEKEND
It could be the UK's busiest July weekend ever for summer holiday traffic.
The end of school terms means millions of families will travel over the coming days.
Problems with international travel, and pent-up demand for domestic holidays after the covid pandemic, are expected to cause disruption on British roads.
Rod Dennis from motoring group the RAC says drivers should be prepared.
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The end of school terms means millions of families will travel over the coming days.
Problems with international travel, and pent-up demand for domestic holidays after the covid pandemic, are expected to cause disruption on British roads.
Rod Dennis from motoring group the RAC says drivers should be prepared.
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India's Supreme Court allows unmarried woman to terminate pregnancy at 24 weeks in a crucial judgement
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In a crucial judgement, India's Supreme Court has allowed a woman to terminate her pregnancy after 24 weeks – setting a precedent that is likely to expand the right to abortion.
A lower court had earlier said an abortion at 24 weeks was tantamount to intentionally killing a fetus – which is outlawed in India.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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JAN 6th EIGHT HEARING WRAP
The committee investigating the deadly January 6th attack on the US Congress last year has been laying out in minute-by-minute detail how former President Donald Trump chose not to act as he watched rioters breach the Capitol building.
Lawmakers and witnesses presented the case on Thursday night that the then President showed a "supreme dereliction of duty" throughout the insurrection while the mob stormed the heart of American democracy in an attempt to overturn the 2020 election.
From Washington DC, Benji Hyer reports.
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Hong Kong schools urge government action over pupil exodus
Hong Kong’s secondary schools are urging the government to take action amid a growing exodus of students. The education sector says financial pressures are mounting as thousands of local families are emigrating overseas.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Thursday, July 21, 2022
US stocks rise on Tesla earnings
US stocks got a bump Thursday following the release of
better-than-expected earnings results from Tesla.
And traders were reacting to the European Central Bank's decision to
raise interest rates in a bid to curb inflation.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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better-than-expected earnings results from Tesla.
And traders were reacting to the European Central Bank's decision to
raise interest rates in a bid to curb inflation.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Pelosi says Biden has not communicated with her about proposed Taiwan trip
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi has sidestepped questions about whether she still intends to visit Taiwan next month.
On Wednesday, prior to his positive Covid-19 test, President Biden said the Pentagon had raised objections to the Speaker's planned visit to Taipei.
She would become the highest-level US government official to visit Taiwan since 1997.
Speaking to reporters in Washington, Mrs. Pelosi refused to disclose whether she still plans to make the trip, and said she has not discussed the matter with the President.
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US records first case of polio for nearly a decade
A man in New York State has been diagnosed with the first case of
polio in the US for nearly a decade.
It's thought the unvaccinated patient may have been infected by
someone who received a polio vaccine abroad.
Sarah Walton reports
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polio in the US for nearly a decade.
It's thought the unvaccinated patient may have been infected by
someone who received a polio vaccine abroad.
Sarah Walton reports
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House moves to protect rights to contraception on back of Supreme Court abortion ruling
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed legislation to codify the right of people to have access to contraception nationwide.
They've moved to protect a number of high-profile issues such as gay marriage, since the Supreme Court overturned Roe. v Wade, which had protected abortion rights.
Caroline Malone reports from Washington.
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Signs of possible deal to release millions of tonnes of grain trapped in Ukraine
The UN has announced the Secretary General is flying to Istanbul where
talks have been underway between Russia and Ukraine.
It's a sign a deal may have been done to release millions of tonnes of
grain held at Black Sea ports because of fighting between the two
countries.
Sarah Walton reports
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talks have been underway between Russia and Ukraine.
It's a sign a deal may have been done to release millions of tonnes of
grain held at Black Sea ports because of fighting between the two
countries.
Sarah Walton reports
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India script history by electing a tribal woman as President of the country
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India has scripted history by electing a woman from the marginalized tribal community as the President.
Droupadi Murmu, a long-time BJP leader has become the new head of state - defeating the opposition candidate Yashwant Sinha by a comfortable margin.
Ishan Garg tells us how her supporters are celebrating what they see as a landmark occasion.
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Jan 6 committee to hold primetime hearing Thursday
The committee investigating the January 6th attack on Congress will hold its eighth hearing tonight in US prime time.
It will focus on what was going on in the White House as rioters stormed the Capitol, hearing live testimony from two former Trump aides, as Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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US probe China over intel capture: Reuters
According to the Reuters news agency the Biden administration is
looking into whether Chinese telecoms company Huawei is capturing
sensitive data.
The fear is that information from military bases could be obtained and
sent to China.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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looking into whether Chinese telecoms company Huawei is capturing
sensitive data.
The fear is that information from military bases could be obtained and
sent to China.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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