US stocks were down Wednesday after a turbulent day in Washington and in the Middle East.
Meanwhile, investors continued to digest third-quarter earnings from major US lenders.
Sally Patterson reports.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Joran van der Sloot admits to killing Natalee Holloway: judge
After nearly two decades of claiming his innocence, Joran van der Sloot has admitted to killing Alabama teen Natalee Holloway - who disappeared while on a high school graduation trip to Aruba in 2005. A US federal judge says the confession came as part of a guilty plea he submitted Wednesday in a separate extortion case targeting the Holloway family - where he tried selling information on the location of her remains for $250,000. Toni Waterman has more.
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US House of Representatives in stasis after second Speaker election defeat
US Congressman Jim Jordan has failed for the second time to win enough votes to become Speaker of the House of Representatives, leaving the heart of American democracy in a state of paralysis.
The hardline conservative Representative had bid to step into the vacant seat of power, left after the ousting of Kevin McCarthy weeks ago.
But Jordan fell short again on Wednesday, with 22 of his own Republican Party colleagues voting against him.
Benji Hyer reports.
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UN Security Council rejects Gaza resolution
The United States has vetoed a United Nations resolution on escalations in Gaza.
The UN Security Council rejected a draft text put forward by Brazil calling for humanitarian pauses in fighting between Israel and Hamas.
This comes as US President Joe Biden held talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and committed millions of dollars of aid to Palestinians.
Sally Patterson reports.
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Biden departs Israel promising support for Israelis and Palestinians
US President Joe Biden has left Israel after reaffirming support for
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and promising $100 million dollars
of aid for Palesinitians in Gaza.
He backed the Israeli claim that Palestinian militants were
responsible for the explosion at a Gaza hospital that killed an
estimated 500 people.
Biden also said that he had secured a commitment from Israel to allow
food and water in through the Gaza border crossing with Egypt.
And the US President gave his rock-solid support to the Israeli Prime Minister.
Sarah Coates reports from Tel Aviv.
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Sarah Coates in Tel Aviv reports that Biden promised aid for Palestinians.
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Sarah Coates in Tel Aviv reports that the region remains even more
divided following the hospital blast, despite Biden's promises of
support for both Israelis and Palestinians.
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and promising $100 million dollars
of aid for Palesinitians in Gaza.
He backed the Israeli claim that Palestinian militants were
responsible for the explosion at a Gaza hospital that killed an
estimated 500 people.
Biden also said that he had secured a commitment from Israel to allow
food and water in through the Gaza border crossing with Egypt.
And the US President gave his rock-solid support to the Israeli Prime Minister.
Sarah Coates reports from Tel Aviv.
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Sarah Coates in Tel Aviv reports that Biden promised aid for Palestinians.
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Sarah Coates in Tel Aviv reports that the region remains even more
divided following the hospital blast, despite Biden's promises of
support for both Israelis and Palestinians.
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UK Spy Chief Warns Of ‘Epic Scale’ Of China Spying
The head of the UK's domestic intelligence agency, warned of the "epic scale" of Chinese espionage in Britain.
He claimed tens of thousands of people in the UK have been approached by Chinese spies online, and warned businesses of the risk of China seizing commercial secrets.
Simon Gaitán reports…
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Alec Baldwin could face fresh charges in fatal shooting on movie set
Prosecutors in New Mexico say they are seeking to recharge Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who was killed when the gun Baldwin was holding fired during rehearsal on the movie set "Rust" in 2021. An original charge of involuntary manslaughter was dismissed earlier this year. Toni Waterman has more.
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Biden in Israel says humanitarian supplies will soon enter Gaza
US President Joe Biden says he believes that Israel was not responsible for last night's blast at a hospital in Gaza that Hamas authorities claim killed at least 500 people.
The American leader is in Tel Aviv, making a controversial visit to Israel where he's met Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
He says he has secured Israeli backing to permit humanitarian assistance to enter the Gaza Strip.
Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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X charges $1 new user fee in Philippines & New Zealand
Social media site X will start charging new users in the Philippines
and New Zealand a fee of $1 a year.
The platform formerly known as Twitter says the move will combat bots
on the site.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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and New Zealand a fee of $1 a year.
The platform formerly known as Twitter says the move will combat bots
on the site.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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Six French airports evacuated citing security threat
Six airports in France were evacuated on Wednesday after receiving
emails threatening of an attack.
The Palace of Versailles has also closed its doors to tourists for the
third time in five days citing security concerns.
William Denselow reports from Paris.
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emails threatening of an attack.
The Palace of Versailles has also closed its doors to tourists for the
third time in five days citing security concerns.
William Denselow reports from Paris.
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Israelis & Palestinians trade blame for hospital blast
Protests are continuing throughout the Middle East after an explosion
at a hospital in Gaza killed an estimated 500 people.
Hamas has blamed the Israeli military for carrying out the strike,
while Israel says militants caused the blast with a misfired rocket.
US President Joe Biden - in Israel for meetings with Prime Minister
Benjamin Netayahu - has backed Israel's claim.
Biden's planned trip to Jordan to meet Arab leaders was canceled
following the hospital explosion.
Sarah Coates reports from Tel Aviv.
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Sarah Coates in Tel Aviv says Biden's trip comes amid protests over
the hospital bombing.
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at a hospital in Gaza killed an estimated 500 people.
Hamas has blamed the Israeli military for carrying out the strike,
while Israel says militants caused the blast with a misfired rocket.
US President Joe Biden - in Israel for meetings with Prime Minister
Benjamin Netayahu - has backed Israel's claim.
Biden's planned trip to Jordan to meet Arab leaders was canceled
following the hospital explosion.
Sarah Coates reports from Tel Aviv.
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OUT: "... challenges."
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Sarah Coates in Tel Aviv says Biden's trip comes amid protests over
the hospital bombing.
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Putin welcomes "less hawkish" Western stance on Ukraine
CUE: President Vladimir Putin says he welcomes what he thinks is a "less hawkish" Western stance on the war in Ukraine, and agreed with statements about the need to solve the conflict with talks. Mr Putin made the comments after meeting his main ally, President Xi Jinping of China, for three hours in Beijing. Here's Andrew Wood in Hong Kong
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Ukrainian drones strike Russian military camp in Russia's Kursk region
The Security Service of Ukraine hit a Russian military camp near the Khalino airbase in Russia's Kursk region overnight causing significant damage to the facility.
Megumi Lim reports
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Megumi Lim reports
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UK inflation holds at 6.7%
The rate of inflation in the UK remained unchanged at 6.7% in the year to September after two months of falls. Price rises are slowing for many staple foods but energy costs are on the up. Julia Chapman reports from London.
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Nigeria Destroys Pangolin Scales Worth 1.4 Million Dollars
Nigeria has destroyed Pangolin scales worth 1.4 million dollars.
The government says it's a demonstration of its stand against trafficking and illegal trade, and resolve to conserve wildlife.
Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos
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Islamist terrorism in Europe is rising: Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron warns that Islamist terrorism is on
the rise across Europe.
His comments come in the wake of two deadly attacks in Belgium and France.
William Denselow reports from Paris.
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the rise across Europe.
His comments come in the wake of two deadly attacks in Belgium and France.
William Denselow reports from Paris.
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Two Tourists and Driver Killed by Suspected ADF Rebels in Western Uganda
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Ugandan Police say suspected Allied Democratic Forces terrorists have killed two tourists and their driver near the Queen Elizabeth National Park in the West of the country.
The deceased whose names have not been mentioned are a UK citizen, a South African citizen and Ugandan.
Ugandan Police say suspected Allied Democratic Forces terrorists have killed two tourists and their driver near the Queen Elizabeth National Park in the West of the country.
The deceased whose names have not been mentioned are a UK citizen, a South African citizen and Ugandan.
Isabel Nakirya reports.
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LGBTQ community calls Indian court ruling a setback for equal rights
A day after India's Supreme Court said it cannot legalise same-sex unions, activists say the move is a big setback for gay rights in the country.
The court said only India's Parliament can formulate laws on marriage and that the right to marry is not a fundamental right in the country.
Neha Poonia has more.
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The court said only India's Parliament can formulate laws on marriage and that the right to marry is not a fundamental right in the country.
Neha Poonia has more.
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Biden arrives in Israeli amid blame-game over hospital air strike
US President Joe Biden is arriving in Israel amid uproar over the killing of an estimated 500 civilians in a hospital in Gaza.
Hamas claims that Israelis bombarded the hospital.
Israel insists the site was hit by a Hamas rocket that misfired.
President Biden's meetings with Arab leaders in Jordan has been cancelled, and our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports that some foreign policy observers in Washington believe he should have scrubbed his entire trip.
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Xi-Putin to meet and discuss Israel situation
CUE: President Putin of Russia and President XI of China are expected to discuss the situation in Israel when they meet today [Wednesday] in Beijing. Mr Putin is Mr Xi's guest at a forum on China's controversial "Belt and Road Initiative" to build infrastructure in developing countries.
Here's Andrew Wood in Hong Kong
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