France says it fully supports the West African regional bloc ECOWAS in its attempts to restore democracy in Niger.
ECOWAS has activated its standby force for a possible Niger intervention.
Ross Cullen reports.
The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Friday, August 11, 2023
JUNIOR DOCTORS STRIKE IN ENGLAND
Junior doctors in England are beginning a fresh four day strike over pay.
Health secretary Steve Barclay says they are acting "recklessly" by with another walkout.
The British Medical Association says the government is refusing to negotiate - ministers insist a fair pay offer has been made.
Professor Julian Redhead from NHS England says it's leading to thousands of missed appointments.
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Health secretary Steve Barclay says they are acting "recklessly" by with another walkout.
The British Medical Association says the government is refusing to negotiate - ministers insist a fair pay offer has been made.
Professor Julian Redhead from NHS England says it's leading to thousands of missed appointments.
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India, Japan, Australia and US participate in military drills off Australian coast
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The navies of India, Japan, the US, and Australia are holding war exercises off the coast of Australia.
The drills known as the Malabar Exercise are designed to improve the abilities of the naval forces to work together.
Officials say they're not pointed towards any one country – even as the four nations participating in it are part of the Quad grouping.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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Jailed Australian journalist releases statement from Chinese cell
Australia will continue to fight for the release of journalist Cheng Lei from a Chinese prison, after three years in detention.
She was working for the CGTN television station when she was arrested and spend six months in detention.
Shaun Bindley reports.
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NASA warns China may illegally claim territory on the Moon
CUE: The head of NASA says if China gets to the south pole of the moon before America, Beijing might claim the area exclusively.
He says the way Beijing has built military bases illegally on disputed reefs and islets in the South China Sea may be a guide to China’s lunar intentions
Andrew Wood reports from Hong Kong
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At Least 17 Dead As Boat Carrying Rohingya Heading to Malaysia Breaks Up
At least 17 people drowned after a boat carrying Rohingya refugees broke up in the Bay of Bengal.
Rescuers say the victims were fleeing Myanmar's Rakhine state.
Patrick Fok reports.
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Thursday, August 10, 2023
Lift-off on Virgin's tourist trip to the edge of space
Virgin Galactic took its first tourists to the edge of space on Thursday.
Passengers included an 80 year old former British Olympian, and a mother and daughter from Antigua.
Caroline Malone reports.
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Passengers included an 80 year old former British Olympian, and a mother and daughter from Antigua.
Caroline Malone reports.
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Markets stall amid inflation stats
The US's main markets indices traded near flat on Thursday, despite inflation rising at a less than expected rate.
New figures show consumer prices Stateside gaining 3.2% from a year ago — an increase, yes, but lower than predicted, and a sign that inflation has lost at least some of its grip on the economy, as Benji Hyer reports.
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Trump staff pleads not-guilty in classified docs casee
Donald Trump's body-man Walt Nauta has pleaded not guilty to new criminal charges brought in a case investigating the former US President's alleged mishandling of classified documents.
Mr Nauta appeared in federal court in Florida on Thursday, but the arraignment for his co-defendant Carlos De Oliveira was postponed because he still doesn't have a lawyer in the state.
With more, Benji Hyer reports.
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At least 36 dead in Hawaii fires
At least 36 people have been killed in the US state of Hawaii as wildfires rip across the popular tourist destination.
Out-of-control fires are spreading across three separate islands, trapping tourists and locals alike.
The blazes have been fueled by Hurricane Dora and underlying drought conditions in the region.
Sally Patterson reports.
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1 IN 7 ON HOSPITAL WAITING LISTS IN ENGLAND
One in seven people in England are on a waiting list for medical help, according to the latest National Health Service figures.
That's nearly 7.5 million people - up 100,000 on the month before - waiting for routine hospital treatment.
Stuart Smith reports from London.
That's nearly 7.5 million people - up 100,000 on the month before - waiting for routine hospital treatment.
Stuart Smith reports from London.
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POLICE IN NORTHERN IRELAND FACE QUESTIONS OVER DATA BREACH
Senior police leaders in Northern Ireland are facing questions later (Thursday) about a major data breach.
Chief Constable Simon Byrne has cut short a holiday to be questioned by politicians in Belfast.
The details of 10,000 officers and staff were published online in error on Tuesday.
Cyber Security Expert Ira Winkler says there are lots of reasons a leak like this could be dangerous for some officers.
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Chief Constable Simon Byrne has cut short a holiday to be questioned by politicians in Belfast.
The details of 10,000 officers and staff were published online in error on Tuesday.
Cyber Security Expert Ira Winkler says there are lots of reasons a leak like this could be dangerous for some officers.
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India's PM Modi faces no-confidence vote in Parliament
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is facing a vote of no-confidence in the country's parliament.
The opposition parties called for the vote – alleging inaction in the north-eastern state of Manipur – where ethnic clashes have killed at least 152 people so far.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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Duration: 42 seconds
Biden declares national emergency on enemies getting hi-tech
CUE: President Joe Biden has declared a national emergency to fight the threat of what he called “countries of concern” getting US technology that they could use militarily, or for spying and surveillance.
As part of that, he’s proposing restrictions on American companies’ investment in China.
Here’s Andrew Wood in Hong Kong.
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Wednesday, August 9, 2023
US stocks down ahead of inflation data
US stocks finished lower on Wednesday, with tech stocks taking a significant hit.
This comes as Wall Street awaits fresh inflation data due out on Thursday.
Sally Patterson reports.
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Wildfires rip through US state of Hawaii
Hundreds of people are being evacuated from islands in Hawaii as wildfires wreak havoc across the US state.
Multiple blazes could overwhelm emergency services, with some hospitals struggling to cope with the influx of burn patients.
The fires have been fueled by Hurricane Dora and underlying drought conditions in the region.
Sally Patterson reports.
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WORLD BANK SANCTIONS UGANDA OVER ANTI-GAY LAW
INTRO
Ugandan economists say the World Bank's move to halt loans to Uganda over the country's anti-gay law could reverse its economic gains.
The country has just recorded the lowest inflation in the last fifteen months - which was considered an indication it was recovering from the COVID-19 Shocks.
Hillary Ayesiga reports...
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Self-assembled firearms in U.S. to continue to be treated as other guns
Restrictions on so-called 'ghost guns' will remain in place in the United States, after a Supreme Court ruling.
A legal challenge is ongoing after Texas blocked federal rules requiring them to be treated as firearms.
Caroline Malone reports from Austin.
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11 people killed in fire at holiday home in eastern France
11 people have been killed in a fire at a holiday home in eastern France.
The blaze broke out in a chalet being used by two charities that support people who have learning disabilities.
Ross Cullen reports.
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Ohio deals win for pro-abortion supports
Voters in Ohio have rejected an effort to raise the threshold required
to make constitutional amendments in the U.S. state.
The move is seen as a major victory for pro-abortion supporters.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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to make constitutional amendments in the U.S. state.
The move is seen as a major victory for pro-abortion supporters.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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