According to the Reuters news agency Iraq is pushing for the U.S.
coalition to end its mission in the country by September 2025.
Iraqi officials are in Washington this week to discuss the security
situation and the threat currently posed by the Islamic State group.
William Denselow reports from Baghdad.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Heavy Deployment in Kampala Ahead of Planned Protests
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There's heavy police and military deployment in Uganda's capital Kampala, ahead of a planned anti-corruption protest.
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has warned he will 'crush the protests' if demonstrators go ahead with their plans..
There's heavy police and military deployment in Uganda's capital Kampala, ahead of a planned anti-corruption protest.
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has warned he will 'crush the protests' if demonstrators go ahead with their plans..
Isabel Nakirya reports.
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UK Foreign Secretary to visit India with FTA on the agenda
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UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy is set to arrive in India this week with trade talks likely at the top of his agenda.
This will be the first interaction between India and the new Labour government in the UK.
Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.
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UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy is set to arrive in India this week with trade talks likely at the top of his agenda.
This will be the first interaction between India and the new Labour government in the UK.
Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.
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Typhoon Gaemi barrels towards Taiwan, expected to make landfall Wednesday
INTRO: Tropical Storm Gaemi has developed into a typhoon and will potentially make landfall in Taiwan's northeastern county of Yilan on Wednesday. It's expected to bring downpours to northern Taiwan and mountainous areas nationwide, as Laura Westbrook reports.
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India to unveil its first budget since Modi returned to power
India is unveiling its first budget under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's third term.
Mr Modi has promised to focus on increasing savings for the middle class and more government spending and tax cuts are also on the table.
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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Blinken to reassure Asian partners of US commitment
The US Secretary of State says he will reassure Indo-Pacific leaders of America's commitment to the region during an upcoming trip.
Antony Blinken is set to meet with counterparts in Vietnam, Laos, Japan, the Philippines, Singapore and Mongolia.
The 11-day trip comes in the wake of President Joe Biden dropping out of this year’s election.
Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.
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Monday, July 22, 2024
President Biden condemns fatal police shooting of Black woman
US authorities have released a video showing a white police officer fatally shooting a Black woman, in a case sparking outrage across the country.
The video includes body-cam footage from the sheriffs who responded to Sonya Massey's home in the US state of Illinois on July 6.
It has reignited national debate about police use of force and racial discrimination.
Sally Patterson reports.
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The head of the Secret Service admits teams failed to protect Trump, as investigations continue
Kimberly Cheatle, Director of the U.S. Secret Service, has been answering tough questions at a congressional hearing, about security failings in the attempted assassination of Donald Trump on July 13th - that lead to the death of one person.
Cheatle had pledged to prevent anything like it from happening again. But many lawmakers appeared unconvinced.
Caroline Malone reports.
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Harris: Biden's legacy "unmatched in modern history"
US Vice President Kamala Harris has said Joe Biden's legacy of
accomplishments is 'unmatched in modern history".
She spoke at an event at the White House - her first public comments
since Biden said he would not seek re-election.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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[ALT] Harris praised Biden and his accomplishments during his three
and a half years in office.
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Harris did not mention her campaign to become her party's nominee, but
instead focused on the qualities she said Biden had displayed as
president.
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accomplishments is 'unmatched in modern history".
She spoke at an event at the White House - her first public comments
since Biden said he would not seek re-election.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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[ALT] Harris praised Biden and his accomplishments during his three
and a half years in office.
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Harris did not mention her campaign to become her party's nominee, but
instead focused on the qualities she said Biden had displayed as
president.
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Migrant caravan makes its way to the US border
Hundreds of migrants from Central and South America are making their way to the US southern border by foot - hoping to reach the US before the November elections. Toni Waterman has more.
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Democrats rally around VP Harris
Democrats are rallying around US Vice President Kamala Harris as she
tries to secure the Democratic Party's nomination.
It comes after President Joe Biden dropped his reelection bid on Sunday.
On Monday Illinois Governor JB Pritzker endorsed Harris, as did
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear.
And West Virginia senator Joe Manchin confirmed he is not planning to
re-register as a Democrat and challenge Harris.
That effectively clears the field of potential challengers.
Other Democrats - including Congressman Joaquin Castro - are rallying
behind her.
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tries to secure the Democratic Party's nomination.
It comes after President Joe Biden dropped his reelection bid on Sunday.
On Monday Illinois Governor JB Pritzker endorsed Harris, as did
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear.
And West Virginia senator Joe Manchin confirmed he is not planning to
re-register as a Democrat and challenge Harris.
That effectively clears the field of potential challengers.
Other Democrats - including Congressman Joaquin Castro - are rallying
behind her.
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Secret Service chief grilled over Trump assassination attempt
US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has told a Capitol Hill
committee that the attempted assissation of Donald Trump was the
agency's "most significant operational failure".
She's been grilled by Republican lawmakers about the attack, with
accusations the Secret Service has "become the face of incompetence".
Director Chealte spoke about the assassnation attempt in her opening
statement.
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House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer accused the agency and
Cheatle of failing to protect the former president and the rally goers
in Pennsylvania.
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committee that the attempted assissation of Donald Trump was the
agency's "most significant operational failure".
She's been grilled by Republican lawmakers about the attack, with
accusations the Secret Service has "become the face of incompetence".
Director Chealte spoke about the assassnation attempt in her opening
statement.
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House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer accused the agency and
Cheatle of failing to protect the former president and the rally goers
in Pennsylvania.
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Harris push for Democratic Party nomination
US Vice President Kamala Harris is rallying support as she tries to
become the Democrat's nominee after President Joe Biden dropped his
reelection bid.
He suspended his campaign on Sunday after persistent doubts about his
fitness for another four-year term in office.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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become the Democrat's nominee after President Joe Biden dropped his
reelection bid.
He suspended his campaign on Sunday after persistent doubts about his
fitness for another four-year term in office.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Thousands of people protest against mass tourism on Spanish island
Thousands of people came out onto the streets of Palma de Mallorca on Sunday to protest against mass tourism.
The demonstration on the Spanish island follows similar outbreaks of anger in cities such as Barcelona.
Our southern Europe correspondent Giles Gibson reports.
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5 KILLED IN SHOOTING AT CROATIA NURSING HOME
Several people have been killed after a gunman opened fire at a nursing home in Croatia.
From Berlin, Trent Murray has more.
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Nigeria Rescues 58 Trafficked Women and Children In Ghana.
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Nigerian Authorities say they have rescued over 50 women and children who were trafficked to Ghana.
This comes just a month after 10 teenagers were also rescued from the country after being trafficked for prostitution.
Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.
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WORLD LEADERS REACT AFTER PRESIDENT BIDEN ENDS RE-ELECTION BID
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he "respects" US President Joe Biden's decision not to seek re-election, and that he looks forward to working with him for the remainder of the presidency.
The UK PM is one of many US allies who have paid tribute to President Biden after he declared he wouldn't run for a second presidential term - instead endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
Stuart Smith reports from London.
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The UK PM is one of many US allies who have paid tribute to President Biden after he declared he wouldn't run for a second presidential term - instead endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
Stuart Smith reports from London.
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DRC HUMANITARIAN CRISIS
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Officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo say about 10,000 people who fled the onslaught of the M23 rebels in the east of the country last month are in dire need of humanitarian aid. Most of them are reported to be women and children who fled fighting in the town of Kanyabayonga. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa
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Zelensky thanks Biden for his unwavering support after he bows out of presidential race
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked US President Joe Biden for his unwavering support of Ukraine, after Biden announced he will be bowing out of the presidential race. The US, under Biden's administration, has been the biggest donor of weapons and military aid for Ukraine since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion.
Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv
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French president visits Olympic Village ahead of Paris Games
The French president visited the Olympic Village on Monday just two days before the start of the Paris 2024 Summer Games.
Emmanuel Macron was joined by the president of the International Olympic Committee for the trip.
Ross Cullen reports.
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