The United Nations says its still facing many obstacles in getting
sufficient humanitarian and medical aid into Gaza.
Speaking to reporters from Jerusalem on Wednesday the UN's
Humanitarian Coordinator for the Occupied Palestinian Territory says
the situation keeps deteriorating further and Israeli authorities
continue to stop these conveys.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York...
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Head of British Army Warns Population Must Be Ready For War
The head of the British Army has warned that the population of the UK must be ready to fight if war breaks out with Russia.
This follows Sweden reintroducing a new form of national service as it prepares to join NATO.
Simon Gaitán reports.
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Several U.S. airline executives are expressing concern and even anger over the repeated safety issues on Boeing planes.
United's CEO says they're planning for a major delay of the manufacturer's next line of planes, the 737 Max 10s.
Caroline Malone reports.
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United's CEO says they're planning for a major delay of the manufacturer's next line of planes, the 737 Max 10s.
Caroline Malone reports.
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US launches fresh strikes against Houthis in Yemen
The United States has launched fresh strikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen.
The US military destroyed two anti-ship missiles that were aimed at the Red Sea and were preparing to launch, according to American Central Command.
The strikes, on Wednesday morning, are the latest on the Iran-backed militants which have been attacking commercial ships in the region.
Benji Hyer reports.
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BACK ANNO: Meanwhile, the US also carried out what it calls "proportionate" strikes on three facilities used by another Iran-backed militant group in Iraq. Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin says this was in "direct response" to attacks against US and coalition allies in Iraq and Syria.
Haley campaigns in South Carolina after New Hampshire loss
US Republican party presidential candidate Nikki Haley is campaigning
in South Carolina, after losing Tuesday's New Hampshire primary to
Donald Trump.
Democrat President Joe Biden has told supporters it is "now clear"
Trump is on track to become the Republican nominee to challenge him
for the White House in November.
Nick Harper reports from Manchester, New Hampshire.
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in South Carolina, after losing Tuesday's New Hampshire primary to
Donald Trump.
Democrat President Joe Biden has told supporters it is "now clear"
Trump is on track to become the Republican nominee to challenge him
for the White House in November.
Nick Harper reports from Manchester, New Hampshire.
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Hungary remains the final holdout to Sweden's NATO membership
Hungary remains the final holdout to Sweden's NATO membership after Turkey's parliament approved the Nordic country's accession. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg urged Hungary to follow Turkey's lead, but Budapest says not all conditions have been met.
Pablo Gutierrez reports.
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Russian military plane carrying 65 Ukranian POWs for exchange crashed near border
A Russian transport plane has crashed in the southern Belgorod region close to the Ukrainian border. Russian officials say all 74 people on board were killed, including 65 captured military personnel it says were being transported for a prisoner exchange. Moscow authorities accused Kyiv of a planned attack on the plane. Ukrainian officials have yet to comment. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.
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EU to bring in new economic security law with an eye on China and Russia
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The European Union is planning to increase scrutiny of inbound foreign investments and exports - particularly to nations such as China and Russia.
The EU's executive arm is likely to propose a new law that it says will safeguard the bloc's economic interests.
Ishan Garg has more from Brussels.
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Experts say Chinese vessel docking in Maldives leaves India concerned
The Maldives says it has allowed a Chinese vessel to dock at the Male port, but claims the vessel will not conduct any research in the island country's waters.
Experts say this move could deteriorate already tense relations between India and the Maldives, as New Delhi sees Beijing as a threat in the region and has been wary of Male's growing proximity to China.
Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...
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Experts say this move could deteriorate already tense relations between India and the Maldives, as New Delhi sees Beijing as a threat in the region and has been wary of Male's growing proximity to China.
Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...
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Heavy fighting continues in southern Gaza
The Israeli military says fierce fighting is continuing in southern Gaza, a day after the IDF announced its highest daily death toll of soldiers.
The UN's office for humanitarian affairs says half a million Palestinians have been ordered to leave Khan Yunis and move further south, with people saying they have nowhere safe to go.
Sarah Coates has more from Tel Aviv
GERMANY GRINDS TO A HALT AS TRAIN DRIVERS LAUNCH SIX DAY STRIKE
Germany's rail network has been brought to a standstill after the country's leading train drivers union launched a six day strike as part of a long-running pay dispute.
Travellers are being warned of major disruption, with thousands of cancellations across the country's high speed, intercity, regional and metro networks.
Trent Murray has more from Berlin.
Trent Murray has more from Berlin.
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U.S Pledges 45 Million Dollar Security Fund for Nigeria, Other West African Nations
The United States has pledged to provide an additional 45 million dollars to Nigeria and other countries battling insecurity in West Africa.
Correspondent Tesem Akende reports.
Take Radio
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Bill to enshrine abortion rights in French constitution to be debated by lawmakers
A bill to enshrine abortion rights in the French constitution will be debated by lawmakers on Wednesday.
The measure is likely to pass through the National Assembly, and it is a response to the US Supreme Court striking down the ruling guaranteeing abortion rights in 2022.
Ross Cullen reports.
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French farming union says protests could block Paris region
Farmers across France are continuing to join protests blocking roads across the country,
Union leaders have promised some kind of action in 85 of France's 96 mainland regions by Friday.
They are protesting against high costs in the industry, tractor fuel tax, cheap imports, among other issues.
Ross Cullen reports.
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PAKISTAN GOVERNMENT APPROVES TROOPS FOR ELECTION
Pakistan's caretaker government has approved the deployment of troops and security personnel at polling stations and sensitive constituencies for the election on February 8th.
It comes amid heightened security concerns ahead of the vote.
Meanwhile, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is conducting a mock test for its vote count.
Hira mustafa reports from Islamabad.
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It comes amid heightened security concerns ahead of the vote.
Meanwhile, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is conducting a mock test for its vote count.
Hira mustafa reports from Islamabad.
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TANZANIA OPPOSITION DEMONSTRATION
Tanzania's main opposition party is holding a peaceful demonstration march through Dar es Salaam. The leaders are condemning the current electoral bills as well as delays to constitutional reforms.
Daniel Kijo reports from Dar es Salaam.
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Heavy security in Mumbai suburb amid Ram temple tensions
Heavy security has been deployed in a suburb of Mumbai after clashes linked to the opening of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on Monday.
The inauguration of the temple by prime minister Narendra Modi, has proved to be controversial, having been built on the site of a mosque that was torn down.
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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Trump calls for Haley to drop out after New Hampshire
Former US president Donald Trump has called for his remaining
challenger Nikki Haley to drop out after he clinched victory in the
New Hampshire primary,
The two rivals are vying for the Republican party's nomination to
challenge Democrat Joe Biden for the White House in November.
Nick Harper reports from Manchester, New Hampshire.
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challenger Nikki Haley to drop out after he clinched victory in the
New Hampshire primary,
The two rivals are vying for the Republican party's nomination to
challenge Democrat Joe Biden for the White House in November.
Nick Harper reports from Manchester, New Hampshire.
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India threatens to expel French journalist ahead of Macron visit
The Indian government has reportedly issued a notice to a French journalist over 'malicious', 'biased' reporting.
This comes days ahead of a state visit by French President Emmanuel Macron who has been invited for India's Republic Day parade.
The Indian government has yet to issue an official statement on the matter.
Priyata Brajabasi has more
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Bank of Japan confident on reaching inflation goal
The Bank of Japan says it is optimistic the conditions will become right to tweak ultra loose monetary policy in the future.
It held off any policy adjustments at its first policy meeting of the year on Tuesday, saying its waiting to sustainably hit its 2-percent inflation target.
Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.
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