US authorities are still trying to find a motive after a heavily armed
woman killed three 9-year-old students and three adults at an
elementary school in Nashville, Tennessee.
Police say the 28-year-old shooter - who was shot dead by police -
left a detailed manifesto, with other potential shooting locations
also listed.
The White House is now calling for greater gun control - including
President Joe Biden pushing for a ban on assault-type weapons.
These parents and teachers have been reacting to the mass shooting.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
39 dead at US-Mexico migrant detention centre
At least 39 people have died in a fire at a migrant detention facility near the US- Mexico border.
Mexico's National Migration Institute said the blaze started in the sleeping area of its facility in Ciudad Juárez.
It's one of the worst fires in recent years in Mexico, which has seen record levels of border crossings.
Sally Patterson reports.
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European Union fights back against economic coercion
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The European Union has adopted a new anti-coercion tool to push back against unfair economic pressure from other countries. The instrument was approved by the European Council on Tuesday.
Our correspondent Alex Cadier reports from Brussels
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House hearing on Ohio train toxic spill clean up efforts
There's a hearing in U.S. Congress on Tuesday about the toxic spill from the Ohio train crash last month and how it impacted the environment and residents.
It's one of the worst train derailments this year, leading to major concern from people living in the community of East Palestine (Pales-teen) over the damage to their water, air and soil.
Caroline Malone reports from Washington.
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Terror threat level raised in Northern Ireland
UK security agencies have raised the terrorism threat level in Northern Ireland to severe, meaning an attack is "very likely". It comes just one week before the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement and ahead of an expected visit by U.S. President Joe Biden. Julia Chapman reports.
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GERMANY HANDS OVER MODERN BATTLE TANKS TO UKRAINE
Intro: The German Government has handed over a shipment of modern battle tanks to the Ukrainian Army.
The news comes as evidence emerges that Russia is pulling 70 year old tanks out of storage to send to battle - a move Western analysts say is a sign Moscow is growing increasingly desperate in its war against Ukraine.
From Berlin, Trent Murray has more.
The news comes as evidence emerges that Russia is pulling 70 year old tanks out of storage to send to battle - a move Western analysts say is a sign Moscow is growing increasingly desperate in its war against Ukraine.
From Berlin, Trent Murray has more.
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France braces for another day of mass action against pension reforms
France is bracing for another day of mass action against pension reforms, with a million people set to join protests and marches across the country on Tuesday.
Ross Cullen reports.
2023 Elections: Nigeria Police Apprehend 781 Suspected Electoral Offenders
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Police Authorities in Nigeria say they have arrested at least 781 alleged electoral offenders across the country.
Nigeria held presidential and national assembly elections on 25 February while gubernatorial and state assembly elections were held on 18 March this year.
Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja.
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YOUSAF TO BE CONFIRMED AS SCOTTISH FIRST MINISTER
Humza Yousaf is being confirmed as Scotland's new First Minister (on Tuesday).
He was announced as the winner of the SNP's leadership contest on Monday, after Nicola Sturgeon stepped down.
Humza Yousaf is pledging to intensify the fight for Scottish independence, but critics say his record in government has been poor.
SNP MP Ian Blackford believes he'll be a success as leader.
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He was announced as the winner of the SNP's leadership contest on Monday, after Nicola Sturgeon stepped down.
Humza Yousaf is pledging to intensify the fight for Scottish independence, but critics say his record in government has been poor.
SNP MP Ian Blackford believes he'll be a success as leader.
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Opposition parties in India threaten to intensify protests
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India's opposition parties are intensifying their protest against the government after senior leader Rahul Gandhi was disqualified from the Indian parliament.
Thousands are expected to take to the streets in various parts of the country – in hopes of getting Gandhi reinstated to the parliament.
Ishan Garg reports.
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Japan urges China to release detained man
Japan is urging China to release one of its citizens being held in Beijing as soon as possible.
China claims the man is being detained on suspicion of spying.
Chris Gilbert reports.
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Monday, March 27, 2023
US stocks up after Silicon Valley Bank takeover
US stocks closed up on Monday following a deal for troubled Silicon Valley Bank.
First Citizens Bank said it would buy SVB's deposits and loans over the weekend, boosting investor confidence.
Sally Patterson has more.
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Woman kills 3 children, 3 adults at school in Nashville
A 28-year-old woman has killed three students and three adults at an
elementary school in Nashville, Tennessee.
It's the latest mass shooting to rock the US.
Police are now trying to work out her motive for targeting the school.
Toni Waterman reports.
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elementary school in Nashville, Tennessee.
It's the latest mass shooting to rock the US.
Police are now trying to work out her motive for targeting the school.
Toni Waterman reports.
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US shooter kills 3 students, 3 adults at Nashville elementary school
A female shooter has killed 3 students and 3 adults at an elementary
school in the US state of Tennessee.
Police say the woman who opened fire at the Covenant School in
Nashville appeared to be "in her teens".
She was shot and killed by police at the scene.
Nashville Police spokesman Don Aaron.
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school in the US state of Tennessee.
Police say the woman who opened fire at the Covenant School in
Nashville appeared to be "in her teens".
She was shot and killed by police at the scene.
Nashville Police spokesman Don Aaron.
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Mississippi tornado: Cleanup continues in devastated town
Cleanup operations continue on Rolling Fork Mississippi after a deadly
tornado barrelled through the town on Friday night.
At least 25 people have been killed with hundreds displaced.
William Denselow reports from Rolling Fork, Mississippi.
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tornado barrelled through the town on Friday night.
At least 25 people have been killed with hundreds displaced.
William Denselow reports from Rolling Fork, Mississippi.
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More storms expected for tornado-ravaged SE US
More violent storms could be on their way to the Southeastern United States after 26 people were killed by tornadoes over the weekend.
From Houston to South Carolina, more than 20 million people are at risk of severe weather on Monday.
Our US correspondent Kate Fisher reports
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KENYA RIOTS
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Police in Kenya are battling rioters who stormed the streets over the rising cost of living.
The opposition leader Raila Odinga announced massive protests last week claiming that the government has failed to address the looming economic crisis in the country.
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First Citizens Bank buys Silicon Valley Bank
First Citizens Bank has bought Silicon Valley Bank's deposits and loans
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation announced the takeover just over two weeks after the California-based bank collapsed, sending shockwaves through the banking sector.
Sally Patterson reports from New York.
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Prince Harry and Sir Elton John appear in court for privacy case
Prince Harry and Sir Elton John appeared in a London court on Monday as part of joint legal action against a newspaper company. Associated Newspapers, which owns the Daily Mail, is accused of a number of privacy violations, which it denies. Julia Chapman reports from London.
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Humza Yousaf elected as leader of Scottish National Party
Humza Yousaf has been elected as the leader of the Scottish National Party, replacing Nicola Sturgeon. In his acceptance speech, he said the party would deliver independence for Scotland. Julia Chapman reports.
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