Russia is planning to get re-elected to the United Nations Human
Rights Council around 18 months after it was expelled from the body.
The vote will provide a signal of Russia's support among members of
the international community.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Biden backs autoworkers strike, trumping Trump in the process
Joe Biden will/has become the first sitting US president to join a picket line, turning up in Michigan on Tuesday to show solidarity with auto-workers on strike for the 12th day running.
Thousands of members of the United Auto Workers union are taking part in unprecedented industrial action against America's three biggest carmakers -- Ford, General Motors and Stellantis -- walking out from some of their plants across the country in an escalating dispute over pay.
Mr Biden's appearance comes a day before his potential election rival, former President Donald Trump, was expected to visit the state himself.
Benji Hyer reports.
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Third person arrested for NYC nursery school death
A third person has been arrested for allegedly helping to distribute
drugs found in a New York nursery where a one-year-old died.
Nicholas Dominici died and other toddlers hospitalised after being
exposed to fentanyl.
Jody Jacobs has more on the story from New York...
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drugs found in a New York nursery where a one-year-old died.
Nicholas Dominici died and other toddlers hospitalised after being
exposed to fentanyl.
Jody Jacobs has more on the story from New York...
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Italy honours former President Giorgio Napolitano with state funeral
Napolitano died last week at the age of 98.
Giles Gibson has more from the Italian capital.
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MACRON UNVEILS CLIMATE PLAN
French President Emmanuel Macron has unveiled a plan to lower greenhouse gas emissions, for Paris to reach its climate goals within the next seven years.
It's aimed at reducing dependence on fossil fuels- although critics of the plan say Macron made the same promises back in 2018.
Sarah Coates has more from Paris.
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16 People Freed After Kidnapping at Nigerian University
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Authorities in Nigeria's Federal University of Gusua, Zamfara State say sixteen students and workers have been freed after they were kidnapped by gunmen last week.
The gunmen attacked the school in Northwest Nigeria reportedly abducting over twenty four students - mostly females.
Ajeck Mangut reports.
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5 SUSPECTED BULGARIAN SPIES DUE IN LONDON COURT
5 Bulgarians are due at a London court on Tuesday to answer to charges of espionage.
British prosecutors believe they broke the law by providing sensitive information to Russia.
Stuart Smith has more from London.
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British prosecutors believe they broke the law by providing sensitive information to Russia.
Stuart Smith has more from London.
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Russia missiles strike Odesa and Kryvyi Rih
For the second night in a row, Russia carried out airstrikes on Odesa, destroying storage facilities and port infrastructure in the grain exporting district of Izmail. In a separate attack, a local enterprise in Kryvyi Rih was damaged by Russian missiles..
Megumi Lim reports
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Megumi Lim reports
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Boat captain captain sentenced over accident on the Danube
A cruise liner captain's been sentenced to five year in prison in Hungary over an accident on the River Danube in 2019 which killed 28 people.
His vessel collided with a smaller boat, leading to the deaths of 25 South Korean tourists, two crew members, and one other person.
Pablo Gutierrez, reports from Budapest.
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RADIO: DRC REBEL KILLED
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The army in the Democratic Republic of Congo has announced the death of a leader of a notorious rebel group known as the Allied Democratic Forces. Meddie Nkalubo who was known as the "Punisher" was shot dead over the weekend in an offensive that the DRC army carried out jointly with troops from neighboring Uganda. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...
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Biden to join striking autoworkers in Michigan
US President Joe Biden is headed to Michigan today (TUESDAY) - where he says he will join striking auto workers on the picket line. Members of the United Auto Workers union started walking off the job two weeks ago with little indication the strike against the Big Three will end anytime soon. Toni Waterman has more.
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GERMANY MULLS BORDER CHECKS FOLLOWING FRAUDULENT VISA SCANDAL
The German Government has hinted it may beef up border checks in response to a fraudulent visa scandal in neighbouring Poland.
Speaking to a political rally in Nuremberg, Chancellor Olaf Scholz said he was calling on Warsaw to clarify how many fraudulent visas had been distributed.
Trent Murray has more.
Speaking to a political rally in Nuremberg, Chancellor Olaf Scholz said he was calling on Warsaw to clarify how many fraudulent visas had been distributed.
Trent Murray has more.
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Pakistan cricket team receive Indian visas for World Cup
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The Pakistan National Cricket team secured their visas to India at the 11th hour as the team prepares to make a rare trip to participate in the cricket World Cup.
India is hosting the tournament this year – with a clash between two Asian rivals highly anticipated by fans.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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Row between Canada and India continues, Canadian Sikhs stage protests
The row between India and Canada over the killing of a Sikh separatist leader in British Columbia is showing no signs of easing.
Canadian Sikhs have been staging protests against the Indian government outside India's diplomatic missions in Canada.
And Canada has updated its travel advisory to India, asking its citizens in India to "stay vigilant and exercise caution".
Rebecca Bundhun reports.
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Japan, S Korea, China eye resumed trilateral talks
Japan, South Korea, and China are holding high-level talks on Tuesday to discuss resuming trilateral leader summits.
Deputy foreign ministers from the three countries are meeting in Seoul to pave the way for the annual talks which haven’t been held since 2019.
Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.
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Monday, September 25, 2023
Bond yields spike as markets edge higher
US markets closed slightly higher but despite those gains, a lackluster September continues amid uncertainty over interest rates.
That uncertainty helped drive the 10 year treasury bond yield to its highest level in almost fifteen years.
Ira Spitzer has more
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U.S. Senator denies bribery charges
U.S. Senator Bob Menendez has denied charges of bribery saying he's
confident of being exonerated.
Prosecutors say the New Jersey Democrat received bribes including gold
bars in exchange for political favors.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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confident of being exonerated.
Prosecutors say the New Jersey Democrat received bribes including gold
bars in exchange for political favors.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Biden hails tentative Hollywood writers strike agreement
US president Joe Biden has praised the tentative deal to end the US film and television writers strike, calling it a "testament to the power of collective bargaining."
The walkout, which began on May 2nd, has brought Hollywood to a near standstill.
Ira Spitzer has more.
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El Paso mayor says city at “breaking point” amid migrant surge
The mayor of El Paso, Texas says the city has now reached a "breaking point" - after thousands of migrants have flooded into the city in recent days. To relieve the pressure - officials are busing migrants north.And as Toni Waterman explains from Texas, there are signs that things could soon get a whole lot worse.
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U.S. planning $40M infrastructure projects for Pacific Island nations
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The U.S. and Pacific Island leaders met for a summit in Washington on Monday.
It's part of a charm offensive by Washington to improve ties with the region, and counter China's.
Caroline Malone reports.
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