Russia has lost a vote to be reelected to the United Nations Human
Rights Council.
Moscow was suspended last year after launching its full-scale invasion
of Ukraine.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Families of missing Americans in Israel urge Biden to free their loved-ones
Families of Americans missing in Israel are piling pressure on the Biden Administration to take action to rescue their loved-ones.
On Monday, the White House confirmed at least eleven Americans have been killed in the fighting.
President Biden said it's likely Americans have been taken hostage by Hamas.
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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US President Joe Biden to speak (17:00 GMT) on Israel-Hamas conflict
US President Joe Biden will address the nation shortly, as he faces pressure to lay out his country's response to an escalating crisis in the Middle East.
Eleven Americans were killed in what he calls an "unprecedented and appalling assault" by the Hamas terror-group, which left hundreds dead.
The White House says it's also "likely" that some United States citizens are being detained in Gaza having been abducted in southern Israel during Saturday's brutal attack.
From Washington, Benji Hyer reports.
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President Biden interviewed over classified documents
US President Joe Biden has been interviewed as part of an investigation into his handling of classified documents.
Papers from his time as Vice-President were found in his home and a think-tank he founded in Washington DC.
The president's team says he had voluntarily granted the two-day interview, and is cooperating fully with the investigation.
Sally Patterson has more.
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Dueling ralles in America over Gaza attacks, as Trump criticizes Biden
Rallies have taken place across the United States relating to the crisis in the Middle East.
For the second day running, supporters of Israel and Palestine clashed outside the Israeli consulate in Manhattan.
President Biden will speak later today from the White House about what he's called the "hostage crisis" in Gaza, where several Americans are among the hostages seized by Hamas from Israel over the weekend.
From Washington Simon Marks reports.
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Israel says border is secure as bombardment of Gaza continues
The Israeli government says it secured the border with Gaza as Hamas
continues to fire rockets into Israel.
It comes as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government continues
to strike targets in the Gaza Strip.
Tens of thousands of Israeli troops are gathering near the border,
with fears the country may launch a ground invasion.
Sarah Coates reports from Tel Aviv where air raids sirens have been
sounding throughout the day.
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Sarah Coates in Tel Aviv says Israel is preparing for a possible
ground invasion.
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continues to fire rockets into Israel.
It comes as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government continues
to strike targets in the Gaza Strip.
Tens of thousands of Israeli troops are gathering near the border,
with fears the country may launch a ground invasion.
Sarah Coates reports from Tel Aviv where air raids sirens have been
sounding throughout the day.
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Sarah Coates in Tel Aviv says Israel is preparing for a possible
ground invasion.
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IMF says global economy is 'limping along' as it releases latest outlook
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The Israeli-Palestinian conflict may impact global growth according to the International Monetary Fund, but it's too soon to say.
The institution has cut its global growth forecast to 3 percent this year – and 2.9 percent next year, with a shaky outlook for China and the Eurozone. But India and the U.S. remain resilient.
Caroline Malone reports from Washington
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US providing "hostage recovery" advice to Israelis
The US says it's providing advice to Israel about "hostage rescue efforts" after Hamas threatened to execute people seized in Israel over the weekend and forced back to the Gaza Strip.
Several Americans are believed to be among the captives.
A US aircraft carrier has already been ordered to steam towards the Eastern Mediterranean.
From Washington, Simon Marks reports.
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Devastating Floods in Sikkim, Over 70 dead, 100 still missing
More than 70 people are now known to have died in devastating floods in India's Sikkim State.
Officials say more than a hundred people are still missing, after heavy rains broke the banks of a glacial lake in the region.
Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...
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UK AND IRELAND TO HOST EURO 2028
The UK and Ireland have been confirmed as co-hosts for the 2028 European Championship.
European football's governing body UEFA confirmed the news after it was left as the only remaining bid.
Olly Barratt reports from London.
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European football's governing body UEFA confirmed the news after it was left as the only remaining bid.
Olly Barratt reports from London.
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LONDON MAYOR CONCERNED ABOUT BEDBUGS FROM PARIS
The mayor of London says the possibility of more bedbugs coming to London is a 'real source of concern', as Paris suffers an infestation.
The two cities are connected by the Channel Tunnel, which allows vehicles and rail passengers to travel from France to the UK under the sea.
Stuart Smith reports.
The two cities are connected by the Channel Tunnel, which allows vehicles and rail passengers to travel from France to the UK under the sea.
Stuart Smith reports.
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More than 10 British Citizens feared killed or missing in Israel-Gaza attack
As the Israel-Gaza conflict continues, reports citing an official UK source suggest that more than 10 British Citizens may be feared killed or missing, in the region.
So far 3 British men have been named by their families as having been killed, with a further man reported missing following the attack by hamas militants.
Several pro-Israel and pro-Palestine demonstrations took place in London on monday evening.
Simon Gaitán reports…
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Liberia heads to polls to elect next President and Lawmakers
Polling is underway in the West African nation of Liberia.
Incumbent president George Weah is seeking another six-year term and faces nineteen other candidates.
The elected leader in this crucial election has a tough task of improving the economy and the living conditions of Liberians, which have been declining over the last few years.
Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports from Accra.
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Nigerian Police Officer Sentenced to Death for Shooting Lawyer Dead
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A Nigerian court has sentenced to death a police officer convicted for shooting dead a lawyer, Bolanle Raheem, on Christmas day last year.
The Lagos State High Court found the police officer, Drambi Vandi guilty of one count of murder of Bolanle Raheem, who was pregnant at the time.
Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.
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DR Congo Tells East African Regional Force to Fight Rebels or Leave
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DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi has given an ultimatum to the East African Community Regional Force to rid the country of rebels or vacate by June.
The force was deployed under the mandate of the East African regional leaders on a peacekeeping mission and protection of civilians.
Isabel Nakirya reports.
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Taxi drivers go on strike in Italy
Taxi drivers in Italy are going on strike for 24 hours.
They're protesting against the government's move to allow local authorities to issue up to 20 percent more taxi licenses.
That's after a summer when many tourists complained about a shortage of cabs in Italian cities.
Giles Gibson has more from Rome.
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Beijing reminds Washington to keep Chinese diplomats safe after San Francisco car attack on consulate
CUE: Beijing's reminded Washington of its legal duty to keep Chinese diplomats safe, after a man crashed his car into the Chinese consulate in San Francisco on Monday. Police shot and killed the driver, who's not been identified.
Here's Andrew Wood in Hong Kong
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Zelensky travels to Bucharest for talks with Romanian president
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky traveled to Bucharest on Tuesday to meet with Romanian President Klaus Iohannis. Zelensky said the two will be discussing security cooperation and measures to strengthen Ukraine's air defenses.
Megumi Lim reports
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Megumi Lim reports
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Election denier Kari Lake to throw hat into Arizona senate race
Republican Kari Lake - who is still contesting her 2022 loss for Arizona governor - is expected to announce a 2024 bid for the US Senate today (Tuesday). She's looking to take the seat from Kyrsten Sinema - the Democrat turned Independent who currently holds the seat. Toni Waterman has more.
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India says working on evacuating its nationals
As the conflict in Israel escalates, New Delhi says it is actively working on a plan to evacuate its nationals.
India condemned the weekend's attack with Prime Minister Modi saying the country supported Israel at 'this difficult hour'.
Neha Poonia has more from New Delhi.
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India condemned the weekend's attack with Prime Minister Modi saying the country supported Israel at 'this difficult hour'.
Neha Poonia has more from New Delhi.
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