Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon has handed himself into authorities
in New York City to face charges of fundraising fraud.
He faces state charges over his role in raising over $25 million in
donations to build a wall along America's border with Mexico.
Nick Harper reports from New York.
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Thursday, September 8, 2022
Concern for Queen's health grows as family members gather at Balmoral
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Robert Jobson is the Royal Editor of London’s “Evening Standard” newspaper.
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Jennie Bond is the former Royal Correspondent for the BBC.
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Jennie Bond is the former Royal Correspondent for the BBC.
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Blinken announces more Ukraine aid in surprise visit
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has announced more than $2
billion in military aid to Ukraine and its neighbors in a surprise
visit to Kyiv.
It's Blinken's second visit to the embattled country.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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billion in military aid to Ukraine and its neighbors in a surprise
visit to Kyiv.
It's Blinken's second visit to the embattled country.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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Pakistan's Famous Mohenjo Daro Ruins Collapse due to Torrential Rains
Pakistan's unprecedented heavy rainfall which has killed hundreds of people, is now threatening a renowned archaeological site.
The ruins of Mohenjo Daro date back 4,500 years. It has UNESCO world heritage site status, and is among the best preserved urban settlements in South Asia.
Sreoshi Mukherjee has more on this story from New Delhi...
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The ruins of Mohenjo Daro date back 4,500 years. It has UNESCO world heritage site status, and is among the best preserved urban settlements in South Asia.
Sreoshi Mukherjee has more on this story from New Delhi...
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Buckingham Palace: Queen Elizabeth now under "medical supervision"
Buckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth is under "medical supervision" at Balmoral Castle in Scotland.
Prince Charles has arrived at the castle and Prince William is on his way.
Giles Gibson reports from London.
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June-August this year was officially Europe's hottest summer on record
The summer this year was the hottest one Europe has ever experienced.
New data from the EU's environment observation centre show that at a global level, August 2022 was the joint warmest August on record.
Ross Cullen reports from Paris.
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New data from the EU's environment observation centre show that at a global level, August 2022 was the joint warmest August on record.
Ross Cullen reports from Paris.
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http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0908copernicus-rc-generic.mp3Nigerian Govt. to Sanction Foreign Airlines Selling Tickets in Dollars
The Nigerian government says it will penalise foreign airlines selling tickets to Nigerians in dollars.
It warns that the practice is a violation of the country's laws.
Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.
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UK Prime Minister to unveil energy bill support package
The UK Prime Minister is due to unveil plans to limit energy bill rises on Thursday.
Liz Truss, who was announced as Boris Johnson's successor on Monday, has promised to deal "hands on" with the energy crisis.
Global gas prices have soared since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, with higher costs being passed on to consumers.
Sally Patterson has more in London.
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VODACOM LOSS DUE TO MOBILE MONEY LEVIES
Tanzania's telecom giant Vodacom has revealed that revenues were short of the target by 44.5 million dollars during the year ending March 2022 as a result of mobile money transaction levies.
Daniel Kijo reports
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European Central Bank poised for jumbo interest rate hike
The European Central Bank is expected to announce its second interest rate hike since July when governors meet on Thursday.
Inflation across the 19 countries which use the euro currency stands at 9.1% – more than quadruple the bank's target.
Rosie Birchard reports from Brussels.
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SCIENTISTS HAIL NEW MALARIA VACCINE
UK scientists say a new vaccine could reduce global deaths from malaria by 70 percent by the end of the decade.
It's been developed by the University of Oxford and is cheaper and more effective than previous vaccines.
Clinical trials in Africa have shown it to be highly effective at protecting children.
Mehreen Datoo is helping lead its clinical development and says it could be rolled out next year.
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It's been developed by the University of Oxford and is cheaper and more effective than previous vaccines.
Clinical trials in Africa have shown it to be highly effective at protecting children.
Mehreen Datoo is helping lead its clinical development and says it could be rolled out next year.
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Australian government moving forward on climate change
The Australian federal government's climate change bill has passed through the Senate, with some minor changes.
It means Labor is committed to reducing emissions by 43 per cent over this decade.
Shaun Bindley reports from Brisbane.
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U.S., Japan and South Korea tighten alliance over North Korea threats
The U.S., Japan and South Korea have pledged to take "specific steps" if North Korea conducts a nuclear test.
North Korea has conducted missile tests at an unprecedented pace this year and fears are growing that it may soon carry out its first nuclear test in over five years.
Nora Weinek reports from Tokyo.
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North Korea has conducted missile tests at an unprecedented pace this year and fears are growing that it may soon carry out its first nuclear test in over five years.
Nora Weinek reports from Tokyo.
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Indian opposition party leader launches 3500 km foot march to connect with the masses
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India's main opposition party leaders are beginning a 3500-kilometer march on foot - ahead of the general elections in 2024.
The India National Congress's Unite India March will go through 12 states and 2 union territories.
The party hopes to connect with the masses through this initiative, as Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.
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Authors of children's books found guilty of sedition in Hong Kong
Five speech therapists in Hong Kong are awaiting sentencing, after being found guilty of
conspiring to publish seditious children's books. The case is sparking renewed concern over freedom of speech in the city.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Chengdu Extends Lockdown; Mass Testing to Continue
The Chinese city of Chengdu has extended its lockdown in most districts as it battles a rising spread of COVID-19 infections.
Authorities say mass testing will also continue and pledged to cut community transmission within one week.
Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.
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Authorities say mass testing will also continue and pledged to cut community transmission within one week.
Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.
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Canadian stabbing suspect arrested after 4-day manhunt
After a 4 day manhunt, Canadian police have arrested the suspect in a series of knife attacks over the weekend that left ten people dead.
Most of the victims belonged to an indigenous community.
North American correspondent Ira Spitzer has more
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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
UN meeting accuses Russia of torturing Ukrainians in "filtration" camps
The United Nations has heard how Russia is using "filtration" centers
to detain, torture and sometimes make Ukrainian civilians, displaced
by conflict, disappear.
As many as 1.7 million people are thought to have been processed in
such camps - although Russia denies the accusations.
Nick Harper reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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to detain, torture and sometimes make Ukrainian civilians, displaced
by conflict, disappear.
As many as 1.7 million people are thought to have been processed in
such camps - although Russia denies the accusations.
Nick Harper reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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Stocks rally as rate hike concerns subside
U.S. stocks posted healthy gains Wednesday as fears over future
interest rate hikes subsided.
And Apple closed the day in the green after announcing new products to
its lineup.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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interest rate hikes subsided.
And Apple closed the day in the green after announcing new products to
its lineup.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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New portraits of former President and First Lady Obama revealed
Barack Obama, former U.S. President, and his wife Michelle Obama returned to the White House on Wednesday as their official portraits were unveiled.
Current President Biden, who was former Vice President under Obama, welcomed them back.
Caroline Malone reports from Washington.
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