European Union Ambassadors Wednesday are discussing sanctions that
would target Russia's liquified natural gas sector for the first time.
But the move has received pushback from Hungary that remains reliant
on Russian LNG.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
India yet to respond to Astrazeneca's decision to withdraw Covid vaccine worldwide
Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca on Wednesday announced the global withdrawal of its Covid-19 vaccine.
In India and other low-and-middle-income countries, it was manufactured and supplied under the name "Covishield" by the Serum Institute of India.
The Serum Institute and the Indian government are yet to make a comment on the development.
Priyata Brajabasi has more.
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In India and other low-and-middle-income countries, it was manufactured and supplied under the name "Covishield" by the Serum Institute of India.
The Serum Institute and the Indian government are yet to make a comment on the development.
Priyata Brajabasi has more.
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GERMANY ROCKED BY ASSAULTS ON LEFT-WING POLITICIANS
A former Mayor of Berlin was attacked during a campaign stop late Tuesday.
It's the latest in a string of physical assaults on German politicians - with representatives from left and centre-left parties making up the vast majority of the targets.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
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It's the latest in a string of physical assaults on German politicians - with representatives from left and centre-left parties making up the vast majority of the targets.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
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Three accused in Canadian Sikh leader's death appear in court
The three men accused of the murder of a Sikh separatist leader in Canada, which triggered a diplomatic row between Ottawa and New Delhi, have appeared in court.
The accused are all Indian nationals.
Rebecca Bundhun reports.
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UK E-GATE ISSUE RESOLVED AFTER LONG DELAYS
The UK says a technical issue which caused huge delays at passport e-gates at airports has now been resolved.
Long queues started forming on Tuesday night local time when the machines which rely on facial recognition stopped working.
Airports including Heathrow, Edinburgh, Birmingham and Manchester were impacted.
Officials say there is no sign of 'malicious' activity being behind the outage.
Lisa Minot - travel editor at The Sun - says it's not the first time it's happened recently.
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Long queues started forming on Tuesday night local time when the machines which rely on facial recognition stopped working.
Airports including Heathrow, Edinburgh, Birmingham and Manchester were impacted.
Officials say there is no sign of 'malicious' activity being behind the outage.
Lisa Minot - travel editor at The Sun - says it's not the first time it's happened recently.
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N Korea's leading propagandist dies
The man credited with leading North Korea’s propaganda machine has died at 94.
Kim Ki Nam worked closely with the country’s ruling family for decades to maintain its popularity.
Chris Gilbert reports.
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India's election body asks X to take down "anti-muslim" campaign video
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India's Election body has asked social media platform X to take down a video depicting Muslims as disproportionate beneficiaries of past government policies.
The video was posted by the state unit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party - and is now being slammed for allegedly spreading hatred against minorities..
Local police have registered complaints against BJP Party officials, as Ishan Garg tells us.
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Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Judge refuses Trump's mistrial request following Stormy Daniels testimony
The judge in Donald Trump's hush money case has refused his request
for a mistrial, after explicit testimony from adult film star Stormy
Daniels.
His defense lawyers said her details of the alleged sexual encounter
with the former president were "extremely prejudicial", and requested
the trial be disbanded.
Sally Patterson reports from outside the courthouse in New York City.
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for a mistrial, after explicit testimony from adult film star Stormy
Daniels.
His defense lawyers said her details of the alleged sexual encounter
with the former president were "extremely prejudicial", and requested
the trial be disbanded.
Sally Patterson reports from outside the courthouse in New York City.
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US holds up arms to Israel amid hopes of ceasefire
The United States is holding up arms shipments to Israel, a move — officials claim — is intended to send a political message to its Middle East ally.
The decision was initially reported over the weekend, and marks the first time the US has delayed a potential weapons sale to Israel since Hamas attacked the country seven months ago.
With the details, Benji Hyer.
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TikTok sues over potential US ban
TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance have sued the US government over a new law that could potentially see the platform banned nationwide within a year…unless it's sold to a non-Chinese company. When passing the law last month, US lawmakers expressed fear that the Chinese government could force TikTok to turn over user data … or to manipulate algorithms to influence public opinion.
Toni Waterman has more.
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Toni Waterman has more.
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US President says no tolerance for anti-semitism on campuses, speaking at a Holocaust event
US President Joe Biden said there is no room for anti-semitism in our world, and emphasised that student protesters are allowed to exercise their freedom of speech against investment in Israel, but not to speak out against the country's existence.
He was making a speech at an annual Holocaust memorial event at the Capitol in which the killing of six million Jews is remembered.
Caroline Malone reports from Washington.
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Stormy Daniels testifies in Trump hush money trial
The adult film star at the center of Donald Trump's hush money trial
has begun testifying in a New York court.
Stormy Daniels has been recounting her affair with the former
president, something Trump himself denies.
He's accused of falsifying business records to cover up the
relationship ahead of the 2016 presidential election.
Sally Patterson is outside the court in Manhattan.
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has begun testifying in a New York court.
Stormy Daniels has been recounting her affair with the former
president, something Trump himself denies.
He's accused of falsifying business records to cover up the
relationship ahead of the 2016 presidential election.
Sally Patterson is outside the court in Manhattan.
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Israel Takes Control Of Rafah Crossing
The Israeli military says it's taken operational control of the Palestinian side of the Rafah Crossing in southern Gaza, and says it's conducted "targeted strikes" in eastern Rafah.
This comes after Israel rejected Hamas' agreement to a ceasefire deal proposed by Egypt and Qatar saying the terms are unacceptable, with an Israeli delegation on the way to Cairo to negotiate further.
The UN has called for an agreement to be reached, warning of the humanitarian consequences of aid not being allowed through crossings into Gaza and of an Israeli assault on Rafah.
Sarah Coates reports from Tel Aviv.
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Guterres says UN running out of fuel in Gaza
The United Nations Secretary General says it will run out of fuel as
early as Tuesday evening in Gaza, which could halt its humanitarian
work.
Speaking in New York, Antonio Guterres called on those countries with
influence over Israel to do everything in their power to help end the
tragedy.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York...
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early as Tuesday evening in Gaza, which could halt its humanitarian
work.
Speaking in New York, Antonio Guterres called on those countries with
influence over Israel to do everything in their power to help end the
tragedy.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York...
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Ukraine says it foiled Russia's plot to assassinate President Zelensky
Ukraine's Security Service claimed on Tuesday it had foiled a Russian attempt to assassinate Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and other high ranking officials.
Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv
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Disruption as Fresh Wave of Train Strikes Across UK
A fresh wave of rail strikes across the UK began on Tuesday, closing several train lines and stations.
Train drivers from 16 different rail companies are striking this week over an almost two year long pay dispute.
Union bosses have blamed the government of giving up on reaching a deal to resolve the row.
Simon Gaitán reports.
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Iran and Pakistan seeks a solution to complete the long-delayed Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project
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Iran's consul general in Pakistan says the two countries are trying to find a way to revitalise a long-delayed cross-border gas pipeline project.
Tehran claims 'international pressure' is causing delays. Previously the US had warned Pakistan of potential sanctions over the project.
Hira Mustafa has more.
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Iran's consul general in Pakistan says the two countries are trying to find a way to revitalise a long-delayed cross-border gas pipeline project.
Tehran claims 'international pressure' is causing delays. Previously the US had warned Pakistan of potential sanctions over the project.
Hira Mustafa has more.
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British military personnel targeted in data breach
Britain's Ministry of Defence is expected to confirm that the country's military personnel have been subject to a data breach. Some Members of Parliament have pointed the finger at China for carrying out the hack, which Beijing has denied. Julia Chapman reports from London.
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GERMAN DEPLOYS NAVY SHIPS TO INDO-PACIFIC REGION
Two German Naval ships have departed for a multi-month mission to the Indo-Pacific region, as Europe's biggest economy looks to bolster its presence in key shipping lanes across Asia.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
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Nigeria Says no Plans to Site Foreign Military Base in the Country
INTRO
Nigeria's government says it has no plan to host foreign military bases within its borders.
This follows reports that the government was planning to do so after three West African countries asked French and US troops to leave their country.
Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.
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