U.S. House Speaker has left Taiwan following a controversial and
inflammatory visit to the self-governed island.
China has sharply criticized the trip and accused Washington of
violating its sovereignty.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
MONUSCO WITHDRAWAL PLAN
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The Democratic Republic of Congo says it is reassessing the presence of United Nations peacekeepers after 36 people were killed during protests against the force in the country's east. The decision was reached at a crisis meeting chaired by President Felix Tshisekedi. Chris Ocamringa has more from the DRC capital Kinshasa.
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TANZANIA ZAMBIA BOOST RELATIONS
Tanzania and Zambia have signed agreements to improve bilateral relations. They aim to work together to revive the TAZARA railway to make it modern and vibrant along with other logistics and energy-related issues. Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan held talks with visiting Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema at State House in the commercial capital Dar es Salaam.
Daniel Kijo reports from Dar es Salaam.
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Daniel Kijo reports from Dar es Salaam.
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EU calls for dialogue amid tensions after Pelosi's Taiwan trip
The European Union is calling for dialogue to ease tensions after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan.
On Wednesday, an EU official said appropriate channels of communication should be maintained to reduce risks of miscalculation.
Rosie Birchard reports from Brussels.
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SCHOLZ SLAMS RUSSIA OVER GAS EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has slammed Russia over its refusal to take back a key turbine used to pump gas between the two countries.
In a visit to see the turbine, Scholz said there was no reason it shouldn't be put back into service on the Nord Stream 1 pipeline - which has seen its supply levels cut significantly in recent weeks.
In a visit to see the turbine, Scholz said there was no reason it shouldn't be put back into service on the Nord Stream 1 pipeline - which has seen its supply levels cut significantly in recent weeks.
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Highest court rules against foreign attorneys
South Africa’s Constitutional Court has upheld a 2021 ruling by the Free State High Court, which bars foreign nationals from registering and being admitted as legal practitioners. The application was brought by various foreign nationals, some of whom have obtained their law degrees in the country. Mark Roughton reports.
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Nigeria Bans Sim Card Imports
The Nigerian government has placed a ban on the importation of sim cards used in mobile phones in the country.
Correspondent Tesem Akende reports.
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Ballot papers delayed after concerns hackers may try to change Tory members votes in upcoming UK election
There's been a delay in sending out ballot papers to Conservative Party members wanting to vote for a new leader in the coming weeks.
UK intelligence body GCHQ reported that hackers could try to change the outcome of the election.
Chris Jones explains from London.
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Indian labour organisations stage protest against insufficient work and payments
Labour organisations in New Delhi are protesting against insufficient work and delayed payments under the country's employment guarantee plan.
The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Guarantee Act promises 100 days of guaranteed labour – and payment within 15 days.
But now workers say they're struggling even for essentials as Ishan Garg reports.
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The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Guarantee Act promises 100 days of guaranteed labour – and payment within 15 days.
But now workers say they're struggling even for essentials as Ishan Garg reports.
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China ramps up military drills around Taiwan in response to Pelosi visit
China is ramping up its military activity around Taiwan in response to the visit of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to the self-governed island. Beijing says the action is necessary to defend its national sovereignty.
Patrick Fok has the latest from Beijing.
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US stocks fall on Taiwan fears
U.S. stocks slipped again Tuesday as investors turn their attention to
geopolitical tensions.
Traders are assessing the impact House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to
Taiwan will have on US-Sino relations.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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geopolitical tensions.
Traders are assessing the impact House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to
Taiwan will have on US-Sino relations.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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U.S. sanctions Vladimir Putin's reputed girlfriend
The U.S. has sanctioned Russian President Vladimir Putin's rumored girlfriend.
It's part of a series of measures targeting Russian elites, in the
U.S. government's latest attempt to punish the Kremlin for the ongoing
conflict in Ukraine.
Gabrielle Fahmy reports.
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It's part of a series of measures targeting Russian elites, in the
U.S. government's latest attempt to punish the Kremlin for the ongoing
conflict in Ukraine.
Gabrielle Fahmy reports.
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US Justice Dept. sues Idaho over abortions
The U.S. Justice Department has sued the state of Idaho over its
stance on abortions.
The suit aims to stop a law coming into effect that would allow
doctors to be prosecuted for carrying out the procedure.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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stance on abortions.
The suit aims to stop a law coming into effect that would allow
doctors to be prosecuted for carrying out the procedure.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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U.S. imposes sanctions on companies in Gulf and Asia accused of trading illicit Iranian oil
The U.S. has sanctioned several companies in Asia and the Gulf,
accusing them of involvement in the illicit sale of Iranian oil.
It comes as the White House tries to raise pressure on Tehran to curb
its nuclear program.
Gabrielle Fahmy reports.
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accusing them of involvement in the illicit sale of Iranian oil.
It comes as the White House tries to raise pressure on Tehran to curb
its nuclear program.
Gabrielle Fahmy reports.
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House committee subpoenas Smith & Wesson for sales documents
Gun maker Smith & Wesson has been ordered to present documents to the
House Oversight Committee.
It comes a month after the company's CEO refused to appear before Congress.
Sarah Walton reports
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House Oversight Committee.
It comes a month after the company's CEO refused to appear before Congress.
Sarah Walton reports
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Highest-ranking U.S. official in 25 years visits Taiwan
U.S. House speaker Nancy Pelosi has arrived in Taiwan, on a highly contentious trip.
She's expected to meet with Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-Wen among others on a quick visit to the self-governing island, which China claims as its territory.
Caroline Malone reports from Washington.
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Pelosi lands in Taiwan
Nancy Pelosi, the Speaker of the US House of Representatives has landed in Taiwan, becoming the most senior US government figure to visit the island for 25 years.
She is spending the night there, and on Wednesday will meet President Tsai Ing Wen….images that are sure to irk Beijing, which has already issued forceful warnings about the consequences of her visit and conducted weekend military drills.
US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan is one of many Biden administration officials insisting the Speaker's visit does not represent any shift in policy, and urging Beijing not to overreact.
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G7 ministers mull options for curbing Russia's energy profits
G7 foreign ministers are mulling ways to limit Russia's energy export revenues.
In a new joint declaration, ministers from Japan, Canada, the US, Italy, France, Germany, the UK and the European Union say they are considering targeting the transportation of Russian oil not purchased below a set price.
G7 nations have imposed several rounds of sanctions on Moscow in response to the invasion of Ukraine.
Rosie Birchard reports from Brussels.
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US lawmakers praise al-Zawahiri killing
US lawmakers from both parties have praised the killing of al-Qaeda
leader Ayman al-Zawahiri.
The US spent more than two decades searching for the alleged
mastermind of the 9/11 attack and multiple others which targeted
Americans.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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leader Ayman al-Zawahiri.
The US spent more than two decades searching for the alleged
mastermind of the 9/11 attack and multiple others which targeted
Americans.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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White House appoints coordinator for monkeypox response
The White House has appointed a coordinator to manage its handling of the monkeypox outbreak.
It comes as some of the US's largest states, like New York, California and Illinois declare states of emergency.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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