The United States has requested UN Security Council support for
President Joe Biden's three-phase plan to end the nearly eight-month
war in Gaza.
A draft resolution has been circulated to all council members and is
expected to be voted on at some stage.
Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed Israel will accept the framework deal
though he described it as flawed and in need of much more work.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Trump and RNC raise $141m in May
Donald Trump and the Republican National Committee say they collectively raised more than $140 million last month towards the former president's re-election campaign.
The campaign points to tens of millions of dollars donated after Trump was found guilty of 34 criminal counts last week.
The surge in donations suggests the hush money trial garnered support for the Republican presumptive nominee - with Trump calling it "politically motivated".
Sally Patterson has more from New York
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US juror offered massive cash bribe to acquit defendants in fraud trial
A US juror says she was offered a huge cash bribe during an ongoing court case.
The woman is a juror in the state of Minnesota, and the case is looking at allegations of widespread fraud committed during the pandemic.
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The woman is a juror in the state of Minnesota, and the case is looking at allegations of widespread fraud committed during the pandemic.
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Louisiana approves surgical castration for sex offenders
Louisiana lawmakers have passed a billing allowing judges to order physical castration for certain sex offenders. If signed by the state's Republican governor, Louisiana would become the first with such a law on the books. Toni Waterman reports.
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Biden to announce new restrictive clampdown on illegal migration: reports
U.S. President Joe Biden is expected to sign an executive order today (Tuesday) clamping down on illegal migration - a top concern for voters this year. Toni Waterman has more from Texas.
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Farmers gather in Brussels ahead of elections
Hundreds of farmers from across Belgium and several other European
nations are descending on Brussels to protest European Union
regulations.
With European elections just days away they are seeking to garner
support from voters before they head to the polls.
Their cause is gaining traction among some far-right political parties
who want to erode some of the bloc's environmental policies.
William Denselow reports from the protest in the Belgian capital.
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nations are descending on Brussels to protest European Union
regulations.
With European elections just days away they are seeking to garner
support from voters before they head to the polls.
Their cause is gaining traction among some far-right political parties
who want to erode some of the bloc's environmental policies.
William Denselow reports from the protest in the Belgian capital.
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Nigeria’s Government, Labour Unions, Reach Agreement on New Minimum Wage
INTRO
Nigeria's government and worker's unions have agreed on the fixing of a new minimum wage that is above $40.
The unions embarked on a nationwide strike on Monday to get the government to review the current minimum wage of about $20 a month.
Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.
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Ukraine claims it hit missile system inside Russia using western weapons
Ukrainian forces claimed on Monday they had struck a S-300 air defense system inside Russia using western supplied weapons. The attack comes just days after the US partially lifted a ban on Ukraine using American supplied weapons to strike at targets inside Russia.
Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv
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TANZANIA AEROSPACE PLANS
In a bid to enhance productivity in the country's aviation sector in the country Tanzania plans to establish an aerospace institute. The project will be done in partnership with Korea Aerospace University.
Daniel Kijo reports.
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CHINESE-MADE EV REGISTRATIONS JUMP ALMOST 25% IN EUROPE
The number of Chinese-made EVs registered in Europe has jumped almost a quarter this year according to new analysis.
The new data comes as EU leaders mull following the US in increasing tariffs on Chinese-made cars in an effort to protect European vehicle makers.
Trent Murray reports from Berlin.
The new data comes as EU leaders mull following the US in increasing tariffs on Chinese-made cars in an effort to protect European vehicle makers.
Trent Murray reports from Berlin.
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TIME: 54 seconds
Pakistan's Prime Minister arrives in Beijing for a five-day official visit
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, accompanied by a business delegation and other dignitaries, has arrived in Beijing for a five-day official visit.
The premier is set to visit China's business hub cities to attract foreign investment in Pakistan.
The focus of the talks will be on advancing trade and investment to revive the economy.
Hira Mustafa has more.
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, accompanied by a business delegation and other dignitaries, has arrived in Beijing for a five-day official visit.
The premier is set to visit China's business hub cities to attract foreign investment in Pakistan.
The focus of the talks will be on advancing trade and investment to revive the economy.
Hira Mustafa has more.
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Counting of votes underway in world's biggest election
Counting of votes is underway in India in an election which saw 642 million people cast their ballot over two months.
Incumbent Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party seems to be leading but its leads are narrower than what most exit polls predicted.
Neha Poonia has more.
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Incumbent Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party seems to be leading but its leads are narrower than what most exit polls predicted.
Neha Poonia has more.
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SUNAK AND STARMER SET FOR TV DEBATE
Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer will face off in their first televised debate of the UK election campaign later (2000GMT Tuesday).
The head-to-head debate comes as a series of polls show Prime Minister Sunak's Conservatives trailing Keir Starmer's Labour Party by a wide margin ahead of the July 4th vote.
A projection by pollsters YouGov suggests Labour is on course for its biggest Parliamentary majority in 100 years.
Patrick English from YouGov says they spoke to 60 000 people for the poll.
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The head-to-head debate comes as a series of polls show Prime Minister Sunak's Conservatives trailing Keir Starmer's Labour Party by a wide margin ahead of the July 4th vote.
A projection by pollsters YouGov suggests Labour is on course for its biggest Parliamentary majority in 100 years.
Patrick English from YouGov says they spoke to 60 000 people for the poll.
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Vote counting underway as India's mammoth election process comes to an end
Counting of votes is underway in the world's biggest election in India where a record 642 million people cast their ballot, over seven phases over six weeks.
Votes are being counted to decide who will form India's next government.
Incumbent Prime Minister Narendra Modi is hoping for a rare third consecutive term in the elections and early trends suggest a majority win for his Bharatiya Janata Party led National Democratic alliance.
Votes are being counted to decide who will form India's next government.
Incumbent Prime Minister Narendra Modi is hoping for a rare third consecutive term in the elections and early trends suggest a majority win for his Bharatiya Janata Party led National Democratic alliance.
Priyata Brajabasi has more
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Hundreds of Hong Kong police officers to look out for commemorations of Tiananmen Square crackdown on June 4 anniversary
INTRO: Tuesday marks the 35th anniversary of the deadly June 4, 1989, crackdown on protesters near Beijing's Tiananmen Square.
The crackdown remains a taboo subject in mainland China, and Hong Kong is expected to keep a tight lid on memorials that were once an annual tradition, amid sweeping security legislation. Laura Westbrook reports.
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South Korea ready to resume blasting propaganda
South Korea says it’s ready to immediately resume using loud speakers to blast anti North-Korean messages across the DMZ.
It says the move would be in response to North Korea sending balloons of trash into South Korea.
Chris Gilbert reports.
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Monday, June 3, 2024
UN says Israel not allowing educational material into Gaza
The UN's office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs fears
that an entire generation of children in Gaza will be scarred for
life.
Speaking to reporters from Jeruasalem on Monday, OCHA's Head in the
Occupied Palestinian Territory says learning materials and basic
educational supplies are being barred from entering the enclave by
Israel.
Jody Jacobs reports...
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that an entire generation of children in Gaza will be scarred for
life.
Speaking to reporters from Jeruasalem on Monday, OCHA's Head in the
Occupied Palestinian Territory says learning materials and basic
educational supplies are being barred from entering the enclave by
Israel.
Jody Jacobs reports...
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Tech issue resolved in New York Stock Exchange
The New York Stock Exchange says a technical issue which saw some stock prices swing wildly on Monday has been resolved
Trading of certain shares was paused while the problem was addressed.
Sally Patterson has more.
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US Congress investigates Covid-19 origins
Anthony Fauci is being grilled in the United States Congress today (Monday), facing unfounded allegations from lawmakers that he attempted to cover up the origins of Covid-19.
The 83-year-old US government scientist was Joe Biden's chief medical advisor, but before that he served under Donald Trump's administration at the height of the pandemic, famously correcting many of the former President's false comments about the deadly virus.
Benji Hyer has been following the hearing.
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Hunter Biden gun charges trial begins
INTRO:
The trial of Hunter Biden, President Biden's only living son has begun - members of his family including First Lady Jill Biden are in the Delaware courtroom.
He's pleaded not guilty to three charges related to possession of a gun while using drugs.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington.
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