U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has met with Israeli leaders
in a bid to calm regional tensions.
Washington has been pressuring its ally to do more to protect
civilians in Gaza amid concerns over a broader spillover to the
conflict.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Trump's lawyers want immunity for former President
Donald Trump is at a Washington, D.C. trial pushing for Presidential immunity.
His team say he can't be tried in a Federal election interference case because he was the leader at the time.
Caroline Malone reports from the US capital.
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34-year-old Gabriel Attal becomes youngest French prime minister
France's education secretary Gabriel Attale has been appointed the new French prime minister.
The 34-year-old replaces Elisabeth Borne who resigned on Monday, in what has been seen as an attempt by President Macron to reboot his presidency.
Ross Cullen reports.
INDIAN DEFENCE MINISTER IN UK
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is in London to meet his British counterpart, as well as leaders of the UK defence industry.
Along with the Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary, Minister Singh is expected to discuss defence, security and industrial cooperation.
Stuart Smith reports from London.
Along with the Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary, Minister Singh is expected to discuss defence, security and industrial cooperation.
Stuart Smith reports from London.
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Kenya’s visa-free policy faces criticism
Kenya's decision to offer visa-free entry to foreigners entering the country has faced criticism. Travelers have said the process is hectic. The Kenyan had introduced the policy last month to promote visa-free travel within Africa.
Daniel Kijo reports.
Scores Missing in Nigeria as Bandits Kill Seven in Benue State Attack
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At least seven people have reportedly been killed in a renewed attack by gunmen suspected to be herders in Nigeria's central state of Benue.
Several others are said to have gone missing.
The suspected armed herders were said to have attacked a commercial vehicle and shot at passengers.
Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.
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Ukraine says it has deficit of anti-aircraft guided missiles after recent attacks
Ukraine's Air Force spokesman said on Tuesday that the country has a deficit of anti-aircraft guided missiles after a recent spate of large-scale air attacks carried out by Russia. The delays in western funding has also slowed shipments of military aid to Ukraine including air defense missiles.
Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv
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Scholz calls EU's millitary aid to Ukraine "too small"; urges higher contribution
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Germany's leader Olaf Scholz says the European Union's military aid for Ukraine is quote – too small.
He's called for more support for the war-torn nation as Russia steps up its assault.
Ishan Garg has more from Brussels.
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Controversial Deep Sea Mining Set To Be Approved By Norway
Norway is expected to become the first country in the world to approve the controversial practice of deep sea mining.
Supporters say it's needed to find precious metals and minerals, but opponents argue the environmental consequences could be devastating.
John Bevir (Beaver) reports.
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US Navy sailor gets 27-month sentence for taking Chinese bribes for military information
CUE: A U.S. Navy sailor's been sentenced to twenty-seven months in jail for accepting bribes of almost fifteen thousand dollars to give China military information. He is from Monterey Park in California.
Here's Andrew Wood in Hong Kong
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Indians urge to boycott Maldives following a diplomatic row
One of India's biggest online travel platforms has suspended flight bookings to the Maldives, following the diplomatic row between the two countries.
Experts say the most number of visitors come from India and Russia to the tourist dependent island nation, and that this move could impact Maldives' economy.
Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...
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500 university girls write to PM Modi accusing a professor of sexual assault
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0109-haryanagirlssexualassault-pb.mp3Five hundred female students of a university in the north Indian state of Haryana have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi accusing a professor of sexual assault.
The girls are demanding the professor's suspension and an inquiry led by a retired judge.
Priyata Brajabasi has more.
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OpenAI responds to New York Times copyright lawsuit
Chat GPT creator Open AI has responded to a lawsuit from the New York Times accusing it of copyright infringement.
In a statement, Open AI said it rejects the claim that it doesn't have a legal right to use publicly available materials to train its large language model.
Ira Spitzer reports from San Francisco.
In a statement, Open AI said it rejects the claim that it doesn't have a legal right to use publicly available materials to train its large language model.
Ira Spitzer reports from San Francisco.
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Monday, January 8, 2024
US top diplomat calls for Palestinian statehood on visit to Middle East
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says he supports the "establishment of an independent Palestinian state" as he heads for another visit to Israel amid its war with Hamas.
On his fourth trip to the Middle East since the October 7th attacks, America's top diplomat warned all parties against an escalation in violence, promising to use his leverage to try to protect civilians, help deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, and return hostages still held in the strip.
Benji Hyer reports.
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Safety Board finds missing part of Alaska Airlines aircraft
The National Transportation Safety Board says it found the missing
part that blew off an Alaska Airlines aircraft mid-flight.
The part is crucial to its investigation.
Meanwhile, the Federal Aviation Administration has grounded more than
170 Boeing 737 Max 9s following the incident, leaving hundreds of
passengers stranded across the U.S.
Jody Jacobs reports....
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part that blew off an Alaska Airlines aircraft mid-flight.
The part is crucial to its investigation.
Meanwhile, the Federal Aviation Administration has grounded more than
170 Boeing 737 Max 9s following the incident, leaving hundreds of
passengers stranded across the U.S.
Jody Jacobs reports....
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Biden speaks to Black congregation in South Carolina looking for votes
U.S. President Joe Biden is campaigning for more support in South Carolina – particularly from Black voters – on a trip on Monday.
He's speaking at a church where a white supremacist shot and killed people in 2015 – and reminding people what is at stake.
Caroline Malone reports.
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National Rifle Association trial begins in New York
A corruption trial against the National Rifle Association in the United States begins on Monday.
New York Attorney General Letitia James accuses the gun rights group and its leaders of widespread civil corruption - the defendants have denied wrongdoing.
The trial is expected to last around six weeks.
Sally Patterson reports from New York.
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Congressional leaders strike deal to avert government shutdown
U.S. congressional leaders have struck a deal that could help avert a
government shutdown later this month.
The deal is worth roughly 1.6 trillion dollars but must still gain
support from lawmakers in the U.S. Senate and House of
Representatives.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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government shutdown later this month.
The deal is worth roughly 1.6 trillion dollars but must still gain
support from lawmakers in the U.S. Senate and House of
Representatives.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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US moon mission launches
A US space rocket has launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on a
mission to make the first American Moon landing in more than half a
century.
Nasa has teamed up with private companies with the aim of studying the
Moon's surface ahead of human missions in the coming years.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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mission to make the first American Moon landing in more than half a
century.
Nasa has teamed up with private companies with the aim of studying the
Moon's surface ahead of human missions in the coming years.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Italian Foreign Minister calls for European military
Italy's Foreign Minister has called for the European Union to create its own military to respond to crises around the world.
Antonio Tajani, who's also a deputy prime minister, made the comments in an interview with an Italian newspaper.
Our Rome correspondent Giles Gibson has more.
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