American rapper, Lizzo is being sued for sexual harassment by three of
her dancers.
Among the accusations, body shaming, sexual exploits and exposing
dancers to an overtly sexual work atmosphere.
Jody Jacobs has more details...
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Studios and striking writers set for talks
Hollywood writers and major entertainment studios are set to hold
talks on Friday.
Over 11,000 writers have been on strike since May derailing the
production of blockbuster movies and TV shows.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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talks on Friday.
Over 11,000 writers have been on strike since May derailing the
production of blockbuster movies and TV shows.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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World Bank President To Begin 3-Day Tour to Nigeria Thursday
President of the World Bank, Ajay Banga will on Thursday begin a 3-day visit to Nigeria.
The visit is part of his global tour which is at the centre of a mission to write a new book for the bank.
Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.
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Rescue for Beijing typhoon flood victims
CUE: In China, emergency workers are trying to rescue people in Beijing and the surrounding provinces who are caught up in floods, after the remnants of Supertyphoon Doksuri hit the capital with unrelenting rain.
At least twenty people are reported to have died.
Andrew Wood reports from Hong Kong
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Districts bordering New Delhi on edge after sectarian violence
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Cities bordering India's capital New Delhi remain on the edge after sporadic acts of arson and vandalism raised security concerns.
It follows communal clashes in the state of Haryana where a mob of locals attacked a religious procession on Monday – killing 5 people and injuring over fifty.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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UK GOVT HOLDS ENERGY TALKS
The UK government's summoned industry leaders from the energy sector for talks (on Wednesday) on economic growth and energy security.
It comes after the government announced 100 new oil and gas licences in the North Sea, which critics argue contradict green policy.
Ministers insist the UK needs to boost its own energy supplies after the Ukraine conflict, and will still be able to hit emissions targets.
Michael Rushton - a Senior Researcher in Nuclear Energy at Bangor University - says other European nations have had success.
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It comes after the government announced 100 new oil and gas licences in the North Sea, which critics argue contradict green policy.
Ministers insist the UK needs to boost its own energy supplies after the Ukraine conflict, and will still be able to hit emissions targets.
Michael Rushton - a Senior Researcher in Nuclear Energy at Bangor University - says other European nations have had success.
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India’s Supreme Court to Hear Petitions on Jammu & Kashmir Losing Special Status
India's Supreme Court has started day-to-day hearing on petitions challenging the federal government's decision to repeal Jammu and Kashmir's special status and imposing direct rule.
This decision - taken in 2019 - was followed by mass detention of politicians and activists, a ban on internet services for months as well as sporadic protests in Indian administered Kashmir.
Now the country's apex court will decide whether the move was constitutionally valid.
Shalu Yadav reports from Delhi.
This decision - taken in 2019 - was followed by mass detention of politicians and activists, a ban on internet services for months as well as sporadic protests in Indian administered Kashmir.
Now the country's apex court will decide whether the move was constitutionally valid.
Shalu Yadav reports from Delhi.
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Singapore's Prime Minster to Address Parliament on Government Scandals
Singapore's Prime Minister is set to address parliament on separate scandals that have rocked the city state's ruling party.
It's also put Singapore's image for clean governance under the spotlight.
Patrick Fok reports.
Typhoon Khanun arrives in Okinawa
Hundreds of thousands of households are without power in Japan’s western Okinawa islands as a powerful typhoon makes landfall.
The storm is bringing torrential rain, severe winds, and high waves as it barrels towards the region's main city of Naha.
Japan correspondent Chris Gilbert has more.
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Joshua Trees Threatened by California Fire
California's largest wildfire this year is burning in the Mojave [MO HA VEE] desert, a place that normally doesn't have much fire activity.
The York fire is threatening a number of native species in the sparsely populated desert, including Joshua trees which are only found in the region.
Ira Spitzer reports.
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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Trump charged over 2020 election fraud
Donald Trump has been charged with conspiring to defraud the United
States over his attempts to overturn the 2020 election result.
This is the third criminal indictment the former US President now faces.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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States over his attempts to overturn the 2020 election result.
This is the third criminal indictment the former US President now faces.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Fitch downgrades U.S. credit
The ratings agency Fitch has downgraded the U.S. credit rating.
It says the drawn out negotiations over the nation's debt ceiling were
a factor in the decision.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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It says the drawn out negotiations over the nation's debt ceiling were
a factor in the decision.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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Mixed trading day on Wall Street with jobs in focus
It was a mixed close on Wall Street Tuesday as traders digested some
corporate earnings and fresh labor market data.
And a new U.S. manufacturing report suggests the sector's growth
remains sluggish.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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corporate earnings and fresh labor market data.
And a new U.S. manufacturing report suggests the sector's growth
remains sluggish.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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UN reiterates condemnation for Niger coup
The United Nations has again condemned last month's coup in Niger
warning it could negatively impact the wider region.
The World Body says it supports the West African regional bloc ECOWAS'
efforts to restore order.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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warning it could negatively impact the wider region.
The World Body says it supports the West African regional bloc ECOWAS'
efforts to restore order.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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Polls shows Biden & Trump tied
A new poll shows it's a dead heat between US President Joe Biden and
former president Donald Trump in a hypothetical 2024 contest.
The survey found 43 percent of registered voters would vote for Biden,
with the same figure favoring Trump.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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former president Donald Trump in a hypothetical 2024 contest.
The survey found 43 percent of registered voters would vote for Biden,
with the same figure favoring Trump.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Tree of Life Synagogue shooter could face death penalty
A jury is deliberating whether to impose the death penalty on the man who killed 11 worshippers at a US synagogue.
Last month Robert Bowers was found guilty of all charges against him for the 2018 shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh.
A unanimous vote is required to sentence Bowers to death, otherwise he faces life in prison without parole.
Sally Patterson reports.
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President Biden struggles to shrug off accusations of being involved in son's dealings
Pressure continues to mount on the Biden family after it was disclosed that the US President met with and spoke to his son Hunter's international business associates on a number of occasions over a decade.
During nearly five hours of closed-door testimony, Devon Archer, Hunter's former business partner, told Congress that Joe Biden sat in on several phone calls as his son drummed up consulting deals. This was while his father was Vice-President.
Benji Hyer explains.
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Contact with Nasa probe lost
Nasa says it's lost contact with its Voyager 2 probe after giving it a
wrong command.
The spacecraft is currently billions of miles from Earth as it makes
its way through interstellar space.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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wrong command.
The spacecraft is currently billions of miles from Earth as it makes
its way through interstellar space.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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Muslim world calls on UN intervention following burning of the Qur'an
The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation has called on the United
Nations to intervene in the fight to combat Islamophobia.
The call by the organisation which represents 57 states follows the
recent Qur'an burnings in Sweden and Denmark.
Our correspondent in New York, Jody Jacobs has more...
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Nations to intervene in the fight to combat Islamophobia.
The call by the organisation which represents 57 states follows the
recent Qur'an burnings in Sweden and Denmark.
Our correspondent in New York, Jody Jacobs has more...
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Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Suspect to Appear in Court
The man accused of killing at least three women in what has been dubbed the Gilgo Beach murders is set to appear in court today. [TUESDAY]
Eleven bodies have been found in a remote area of Long Island, New York, in cases that have gone unsolved for decades
US Correspondent Ira Spitzer reports.
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