The United States says it is "deeply concerned" following the news
that jailed Russian opposition figure Alexi Navalny has gone missing.
His lawyers say they have lost contact with Navalny and don't know
where he is currently being held.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Monday, December 11, 2023
Special Counsel asks Supreme Court to quickly decide whether Trump has presidential immunity
Special counsel Jack Smith who is investigating former US president Donald Trump has asked the country's highest court to decide whether Mr Trump has any immunity from criminal prosecution for alleged crimes he committed while in office.
Mr Smith's rare request is a bid to bypass the appeals court process and get a quick decision in order to prevent a delay in the former president's election interference trial - which is scheduled for March.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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Harvard faculty members sign petition to stop President being forced out
The Harvard Corporation is meeting on Monday to decide the fate of the university's President. Claudine Gay is facing pressure to resign from members of Congress over what they perceive to be an inadequate response to anti-semitism on campus. Caroline Malone reports.
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Trump decides against testifying again in fraud trial
Donald Trump has decided against testifying again in the fraud case
against him stating that he had nothing more to say.
The former president was slated to take the witness stand Monday as
his legal team winds down its defense.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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against him stating that he had nothing more to say.
The former president was slated to take the witness stand Monday as
his legal team winds down its defense.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Nominations announced for 81st Golden Globes
Nominations for the Golden Globes have been announced, with Barbie, Oppenheimer and Succession dominating the list.
The prestigious film and TV awards ceremony will air on January 7.
Sally Patterson has more.
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Jury to decide Rudy Giuliani's fate in defamation lawsuit
Former New York City mayor, Rudy Giuliani's defamation lawsuit begins
in a Washington Federal court on Monday.
A judge has already found Giuliani liable for making inflammatory
false statements about two election workers in the aftermath of the
2020 election.
The pair is seeking millions in damages.
Jody Jacobs reports...
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in a Washington Federal court on Monday.
A judge has already found Giuliani liable for making inflammatory
false statements about two election workers in the aftermath of the
2020 election.
The pair is seeking millions in damages.
Jody Jacobs reports...
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Ukrainian President visiting DC amid funding fight
The White House says Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet
US President Joe Biden in Washington on Tuesday as the two leaders try
to rescue a funding deal for Kyiv.
As comes after the Senate blocked a planned package last week.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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US President Joe Biden in Washington on Tuesday as the two leaders try
to rescue a funding deal for Kyiv.
As comes after the Senate blocked a planned package last week.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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UK PM gives evidence in COVID-19 inquiry
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is being questioned as part of an inquiry into the government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. He dismissed the claim that there had been dysfunction in the cabinet of then-leader Boris Johnson, who gave his own evidence last week. Julia Chapman reports.
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UK CONSERVATIVE PARTY LAWMAKERS TO DETERMINE POSITION ON SAFETY OF RWANDA BILL
Factions of the UK Conservative Party are meeting on Monday to determine if they should support Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's flagship 'Safety of Rwanda' bill.
The Government says the bill will prevent nearly all of the legal problems that have so far prevented the UK sending asylum seekers to Rwanda for processing.
But many lawmakers within his party are sceptical.
Stuart Smith reports from London.
The Government says the bill will prevent nearly all of the legal problems that have so far prevented the UK sending asylum seekers to Rwanda for processing.
But many lawmakers within his party are sceptical.
Stuart Smith reports from London.
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EU ministers hoping to break Ukraine deadlock and discussing Israel sanctions
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The European Union's Foreign Ministers are meeting in Brussels to try and hash out a deal on opening membership talks with Ukraine, as well providing it with more funding.
The other big issue on the agenda will be a discussion on whether or not to sanction Hamas as well is Israeli settlers in the West Bank.
Alex Cadier reports from Brussels
The European Union's Foreign Ministers are meeting in Brussels to try and hash out a deal on opening membership talks with Ukraine, as well providing it with more funding.
The other big issue on the agenda will be a discussion on whether or not to sanction Hamas as well is Israeli settlers in the West Bank.
Alex Cadier reports from Brussels
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US AIR FORCE JET CRASHES OFF SOUTH KOREA
A US Fighter Jet has crashed off the coast of South Korea.
Defence officials confirmed the aircraft suffered a mid flight emergency while taking part in combat training.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
Defence officials confirmed the aircraft suffered a mid flight emergency while taking part in combat training.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
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Controversial French Immigration Law To Be Debated In National Assembly
Controversial immigration reforms are set to be debated in the French National Assembly on Monday.
The draft law proposed by President Macron's government, made Conservative concessions to pass the Senate, and now faces a potential hurdle in Parliament after left-wing opposition lawmakers proposed a last minute motion to dismiss the law.
Simon Gaitán, reports.
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ECOWAS SETS UP COMMITTEE TO NEGOTIATE WITH MILITARY JUNTA IN NIGER REPUBLIC
Heads of government in West Africa have set up another committee to meet with the military junta which toppled the government of President Mohammed Bazoum in Niger Republic.
Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.
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Russia launches eight ballistic missiles at Kyiv, injures four
Russia launched eight ballistic missiles targeting Kyiv in the early morning hours of Monday. Ukraine's air force said all eight were shot down but falling debris caused damages to homes and injured four people.
Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv
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Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv
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COP-28 Climate Summit Nears Conclusion
As the COP-28 climate summit nears a conclusion, there are calls for all involved to be as ambitious as possible.
Disagreements continue around whether countries should agree to 'phase out' fossil fuels rather than 'reduce' them.
There's also a growing movement for countries to triple their use of renewable energy by 2030.
Many climate experts have warned that without immediate and drastic action, the aim of limiting climate warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius will become impossible.
Speaking at the conference venue in Dubai, UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell (PRON: STEEL) urged countries to embrace a new future…
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India's Supreme Court upholds repeal of Kashmir's special status
India's Supreme Court has rejected petitions that challenged the revocation of special status for the region of Jammu and Kashmir.
But it has held that elections in the region must be conducted by September next year.
In 2019, India's government revoked Article 370 of the constitution that had given significant autonomy to the region- including a separate flag and the right to make its own laws.
Neha Poonia has more on what the court ruled.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called the judgment a 'beacon of hope' for the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
Back in 2019, the Prime Minister had called the revocation a way to integrate the restive Kashmir region with the rest of the country.
Neha Poonia has more on reactions to the ruling.
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But it has held that elections in the region must be conducted by September next year.
In 2019, India's government revoked Article 370 of the constitution that had given significant autonomy to the region- including a separate flag and the right to make its own laws.
Neha Poonia has more on what the court ruled.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called the judgment a 'beacon of hope' for the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
Back in 2019, the Prime Minister had called the revocation a way to integrate the restive Kashmir region with the rest of the country.
Neha Poonia has more on reactions to the ruling.
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CONSERVATIVE MPs CONSIDER RWANDA LEGISLATION
Conservative MPs are meeting on Monday to decide whether or not to back Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's plan to revive his flagship policy on immigration.
Rishi Sunak is under pressure from both the right and left of the party as MPs gather to discuss his Rwanda deportation plan.
They'll vote on the legalisation on Tuesday.
Conservative commentator Tim Montgomerie says a power vaccum is developing with the Tory party.
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Indian city of Chennai starts to recover following Cyclone Michaung
The Indian city of Chennai is still trying to get back on its feet in the aftermath of a cyclone that hit the southern coast last week.
Schools have reopened after being closed for a week because of the impact of heavy rainfall.
Rebecca Bundhun reports.
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China and Philippines trade accusations over ship collisions
CUE: The Philippines and China are trading accusations after their vessels were in collision near a contested reef in the South China Sea. Beijing claims most of the South China Sea, including waters and islands close to the shores of countries surrounding the body of water.
Here's Andrew Wood in Hong Kong
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Here's Andrew Wood in Hong Kong
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Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Calls Chinese Military Militia Presence "Outright Violation" of International Law
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has called the presence of Chinese militia in his country's waters and their action an outright violation of international law.
It follows a ramming incident involving their vessels near Second Thomas Shoal over the weekend.
Patrick Fok reports.
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