U.S. stocks slid for a third straight day on Tuesday as comments from
Federal Reserve members continued to dampen sentiment on Wall Street.
The Fed has suggested the U.S. economy may suffer in a bid to get
inflation back under control.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Tuesday, August 30, 2022
Mississippi runs out of reliable drinking water amid flooding
The US city of Jackson, Mississippi is set to be without reliable
drinking water indefinitely, after pumps failed at the main water
treatment plant.
A state of emergency has been declared as the city scrambles to
distribute clean water to 180,000 residents.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports
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drinking water indefinitely, after pumps failed at the main water
treatment plant.
A state of emergency has been declared as the city scrambles to
distribute clean water to 180,000 residents.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports
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Pakistan witnessing ‘monsoon on steroids’ - UN
The United Nations Secretary-General says Pakistan is witnessing a
monsoon on steroids.
More than a thousand people have been killed since June and Pakistani
officials say a third of the country is under water.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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monsoon on steroids.
More than a thousand people have been killed since June and Pakistani
officials say a third of the country is under water.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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South Sudan Unified Forces Graduate
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The first batch of South Sudan's unified forces has officially graduated in the capital Juba.
The contingent of 53,000 personnel was trained and unified into one army resulting from the 2018 revitalised peace agreement.
Naba Mohiedeen reports from Khartoum.
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Biden to address assault weapons ban and investing in the police in PA speech
U.S. President Biden is speaking from Pennsylvania on Tuesday about his plans to make America safer from gun crime.
Violence, particularly following the mass shootings in Buffalo New York and Uvalde Texas, is of top concern to many people in the U.S.
U.S. Correspondent Caroline Malone reports.
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Russia reduces gas deliveries to France
Russia has further reduced its gas deliveries to France, in a move which will deepen winter energy supply concerns.
The French energy company Engie says that Russian gas giant Gazprom has made 'additional, immediate reductions' in its gas deliveries.
FSN's Ross Cullen has more now from Paris.
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http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0830russiagas-rc-generic.mp3Elon Musk makes new effort to scrap Twitter deal
Elon Musk has made a new attempt to cancel his 44 billion dollar deal
to buy Twitter.
He's sent the company an additional termination letter … to include a
recent whistleblower complaint from Twitter's former head of security.
Gabrielle Fahmy reports.
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to buy Twitter.
He's sent the company an additional termination letter … to include a
recent whistleblower complaint from Twitter's former head of security.
Gabrielle Fahmy reports.
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Biden administration plans $1.1 bn arms sale to Taiwan
The Biden administration is preparing to sell $1.1 billion in missiles and radar support to Taiwan amid growing fears that China could invade the self-governing island.
News organisation Politico first reported the plan citing sources with direct knowledge of the matter.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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KENYA PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION PETITION
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A court in Kenya has begun hearing the presidential election petition with a pre- trial conference in the capital Nairobi.
Former Presidential candidate Raila Odinga is seeking to challenge the results of the recent presidential poll that saw William Ruto declared winner with 50.49% of the votes cast.
Hillary Ayesiga, reports from Kampala
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MEGAN DUCHESS OF SUSSEX CLAIMS SHE WAS HAPPY TO LEAVE UK
Megan, The Duchess of Sussex, has said she and husband Prince Harry were happy to leave the UK - after deciding to step back from the front line of the Royal Family. In an interview with U.S. magazine 'The Cut', The Duchess also claims Prince Harry said 'I lost my dad in the process'…a line allies now claim has been misconstrued. Laura Makin-Isherwood has more.
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UK barristers walk out 'indefinitely' over pay dispute
Thousands of court cases across England and Wales are expected to grind to a halt as barristers walk out.
Members of the Criminal Bar Association will not return to work after voting in favour of an indefinite strike.
The ongoing industrial action over pay and legal aid has already seen widespread disruption, as our correspondent Sally Patterson reports from London.
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EU FOREIGN MINISTERS DISCUSS RUSSIAN TOURIST VISA BAN
The first day of an informal meeting of EU foreign ministers is getting underway in Prague. Under discussion: a potential short-term ban on issuing Russian tourist visas.
It's proved controversial amongst member states: France and Germany say it would be counter-productive.
But Lithuania's foreign minister says countries that share a land border with Russia: like Poland, Finland, Latvia and Estonia are in favour of a ban — and could go ahead regardless.
Stuart Smith reports from Moscow.
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It's proved controversial amongst member states: France and Germany say it would be counter-productive.
But Lithuania's foreign minister says countries that share a land border with Russia: like Poland, Finland, Latvia and Estonia are in favour of a ban — and could go ahead regardless.
Stuart Smith reports from Moscow.
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Nigerian court refuses extradition of Police Chief indicted in U.S.
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A federal high court in Nigeria's capital Abuja, has rejected a request by the federal government to extradite a suspended police chief to the United States to face fraud charges.
Abba Kyari, a Deputy Commissioner of Police has been implicated in a case of money laundering, fraud and other crimes involving a Nigerian social media influencer Ramon Abbas, also known as Hushpuppi.
Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja.
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Thousands of UK pubs face closure with energy prices set to soar by 300%
Owners of the UK's largest breweries have called on the government to intervene as the price of energy soars.
The energy price cap doesn't cover businesses like households, so thousands of pubs and bars face closure this winter if they don't find a way to pay the bills.
Chris Jones reports from London
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UKRAINE CLAIMS PROGRESS IN KHERSON OFFENSIVE
Ukraine says it has broken through Russian defences in several sectors of the front line near Kherson.
The city has been occupied by Moscow since the early days of the invasion.
Russia claims it has inflicted 'heavy losses' on Ukrainian forces involved in the counter-offensive.
Retired British air force officer Sean Bell says the Kherson region is strategically vital.
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The city has been occupied by Moscow since the early days of the invasion.
Russia claims it has inflicted 'heavy losses' on Ukrainian forces involved in the counter-offensive.
Retired British air force officer Sean Bell says the Kherson region is strategically vital.
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Pakistan floods cause $10bn of damage, minister says one third of country under water
Pakistan says that floods that have ravaged the country are estimated to have caused at least 10 billion dollars of damage.
The country's climate change minister has said that one third of the country is under water.
Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports.
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China braces for flooding after severe drought
Emergency teams in China are evacuating tens of thousands of residents in areas hit by a recent drought, over fears they now face a risk of flooding.
Patrick Fok sent this report from the city of Chongqing at the center of the relocation effort.
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Japan vows to attract more foreign students
Japan is hoping to boost the number of international students coming to the country, after almost two years of Covid-19 restrictions that have barred foreigners from entering.
The government says it hopes that'll make the Japanese education system more competitive.
Thisanka Siripala reports from Tokyo.
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Monday, August 29, 2022
Fed comments continue to shake investor sentiment
U.S. stocks lost more ground Monday as traders continue to digest
comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
On Friday the head of the U.S. Central Bank warned the economy could
suffer in order to curb inflation.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
On Friday the head of the U.S. Central Bank warned the economy could
suffer in order to curb inflation.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Dutch soldier dead after shooting in Indianapolis
One of three Dutch soldiers shot in the US city of Indianapolis over the weekend has died.
The Dutch Defence Ministry said the two other commandos are conscious and remain stable in hospital.
US correspondent Kate Fisher reports
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