Iran says preliminary evidence suggests that Israel was behind an
attack on a military factory.
The claim was reported by the ISNA news agency and the country's
United Nations Ambassador says the strike runs counter to
international law.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Thursday, February 2, 2023
Jordan's King Abdullah meets Biden at White House
US President Joe Biden is hosting Jordan's King Abdullah II for a private lunch at the White House (on Thursday).
It's the King's third visit to the White House since Joe Biden took office and comes amid a deadly escalation in tensions between Israelis and Palestinians.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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US Senator calls for Apple and Google to ban TikTok
The US Senator for Colorado is calling on Apple and Google to remove TikTok from their app stores.
Senator Michael Bennet sent a letter to the CEOs of both companies on Thursday, citing concerns about how the social media platform handles users' data.
The Chinese-owned app is facing increasing scrutiny over whether data could be shared with authorities in Beijing.
TikTok says concerns are largely driven by 'misinformation' about the company.
Sally Patterson has more.
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Israeli prime minister makes official trip to Paris
The Israeli prime minister is making an official trip to Paris for talks with Emmanuel Macron, in what is Benjamin Netanyahu's first visit to France since he was re-elected as Israel's premier late last year.
The two leaders are holding a working dinner at the Elysee Palace, the French presidential office and residence.
Ross Cullen reports.
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North Korea warns the U.S
North Korea has issued a statement, claiming the U.S presence in the
Korean peninsula is turning that area into a "critical war zone."
The United States and South Korea have been carrying out joint
military drills along the peninsula with the two countries now
planning to intensify such exercises.
Jody Jacobs has more from New York..
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Korean peninsula is turning that area into a "critical war zone."
The United States and South Korea have been carrying out joint
military drills along the peninsula with the two countries now
planning to intensify such exercises.
Jody Jacobs has more from New York..
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Shell announces record-breaking profits for 2022
UK-based oil giant Shell has reported record-breaking profits for 2022.
The company made 39.9 billion dollars last year, after Russia's invasion of Ukraine pushed up global fossil fuel prices dramatically.
Giles Gibson reports from London.
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BANK OF ENGLAND RAISES INTEREST RATE TO 4%
The Bank of England has raised interest rates to a 14 year high. The Bank's Monetary Policy Committee agreed a 50 basis point hike, taking the base rate to 4%.
Laura Makin-Isherwood has more from London.
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The Nigeria Human Rights Commission to Probe Abortion Allegations Against Military
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Nigeria's Human Rights Commission has set up a special panel to investigate a Reuters report that the military ran a secret abortion programme in its fight against terrorists in the northeast.
The report which was published last year alleges that the Nigerian military has conducted a secret, systematic and illegal abortion programme in the country's northeast since 2013.
Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja
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SHELL REPORTS BUMPER PROFITS
Oil giant Shell has reported the biggest profit in its 115-year history, after the surge in prices following the invasion of Ukraine.
Shell's adjusted profits for last year were 32.2 billion pounds - $39.9bn.
That's double the figure for the year before.
Business reporter Declan Curry says trends may be shifting.
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Shell's adjusted profits for last year were 32.2 billion pounds - $39.9bn.
That's double the figure for the year before.
Business reporter Declan Curry says trends may be shifting.
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Scandal hit Adani calls off share sale after prices plunged
India's Adani Group has called off a high-stake share sale, as it battles allegations of fraud.
Adani enterprises shares were down by 26% during trading yesterday
Gautam Adani has also lost his spot as Asia's richest man and has also fallen to the 15th position globally - he was third last week.
Neha Poonia has more.
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Adani enterprises shares were down by 26% during trading yesterday
Gautam Adani has also lost his spot as Asia's richest man and has also fallen to the 15th position globally - he was third last week.
Neha Poonia has more.
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Hong Kong's economic slowdown worse than expected
Hong Kong’s economy is facing a long road to recovery after shrinking 3 point 5 percent last year. It’s the third time in the past four years the city’s economy has recorded negative growth.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Japan eyeing G-7 video summit in February, 1st anniv. of Ukraine war
Japan is hoping to hold a Group of Seven summit online on Feb. 24, the first anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine
During the meeting the G-7 leaders are expected to confirm their unity in combating Russia's war in Ukraine.
Nora Weinek reports.
During the meeting the G-7 leaders are expected to confirm their unity in combating Russia's war in Ukraine.
Nora Weinek reports.
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US Defense Secretary to discuss access to military bases with Filipino president
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has arrived in the Philippines where he will meet with the country's president Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
They are expected to discuss expanding US access to the country's military bases, which would help Washington counter Chinese influence in the region.
They are expected to discuss expanding US access to the country's military bases, which would help Washington counter Chinese influence in the region.
The two countries have been working on the defense agreement for almost a decade but have made little progress so far, as FSN's Nick Harper reports from Washington
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Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Markets reassured by slower rate hike
Markets rallied on Wednesday following comments from the Federal Reserve that inflation is falling.
The central bank announced it would raise interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point - a slower rise than throughout 2022.
Sally Patterson reports from New York.
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Federal Reserve raises rates by 0.25%
The US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point.
On Wednesday the central bank announced its first rate decision of the year as it continues to tackle rapid inflation.
Sally Patterson reports from New York.
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UK manufacturing sector continues to contract
The British manufacturing sector contracted in January - for the sixth consecutive month. Data from S&P Global found companies are continuing to experience headwinds including weak demand and staff shortages - but economists say there are signs that the worst of the downturn may be over. Laura Makin-Isherwood has more from London.
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Biden & McCarthy meet over debt ceiling
US President Biden and Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy are holding a high stakes meeting on Wednesday over the need to raise the country's debt ceiling in order to avoid a financial crisis.
The meeting will be the first between the two leaders since Republicans assumed control of the House of Representatives.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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U.S. police brutality victim Tyre Nichols' honored at funeral in Memphis
Tyre Nichols' loved ones, civil rights activists and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will pay their final respects on Wednesday in Memphis.
The 29 year old was killed by police, and has become the latest face of racial justice.
Caroline Malone reports from Washington.
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US House Republicans begin Biden investigations
Republicans in the US House of Representatives are beginning
investigations into the Biden administration's handling of the
Covid-19 pandemic and immigration on the Mexico border.
Republicans have promised to scrutinize the President's first two
years in office now that they hold the majority in the House.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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investigations into the Biden administration's handling of the
Covid-19 pandemic and immigration on the Mexico border.
Republicans have promised to scrutinize the President's first two
years in office now that they hold the majority in the House.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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FBI search second Biden home
The FBI is searching the private home of US President Joe Biden, as part of the investigation into classified documents.
Government papers have already been found at an office in DC he used, and at another of his homes in the state of Delaware.
US Correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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