The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday heard shocking reports
of widespread human rights violations in Sudan.
It's been nineteen months since hostilities erupted between the
Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces in the country,
which has left thousands dead and displaced.
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, November 12, 2024
FIRE WARNINGS IN PLACE FOR MUCH OF AMERICA'S NORTHEAST
A fire warning for much of America's northeast is back in effect, as a major wildfire burns across the border of New York state, and New Jersey.
Rainfall has brought little relief amid drought-like conditions and high winds.
Mitch McCann reports:
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Jet Blue suspends Haiti flights after bullet hits plane
Jet Blue Airlines will suspend all flights to and from Haiti for at least three weeks after one of its planes was hit by gunfire.
American and Spirit Airlines have also cancelled flights to the island nation which is facing a security crisis amid worsening gang violence and political unrest.
Ira Spitzer reports.
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EU’s expected foreign policy chief warns ‘world is on fire’
The European Commissioner's pick to be the EU's next foreign affairs
chief has warned that the world is on fire.
During her hearing at the European Parliament Kaja Kallas said unity
was needed and urged the U.S. not to ignore Russian aggression.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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chief has warned that the world is on fire.
During her hearing at the European Parliament Kaja Kallas said unity
was needed and urged the U.S. not to ignore Russian aggression.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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As U.S. deadline looms, aid groups say Israel has fallen short in improving humanitarian situation in Gaza
Israel's government has approved a series of measures to boost the amount of humanitarian aid flowing into Gaza.
But international aid groups say Israel has fallen short of a bar set by the Biden administration last month.
Giles Gibson reports from Tel Aviv.
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UK ASSISTED DYING LEGISLATION REVEALED
The details have been revealed of a proposed law to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales.
If it goes ahead, it would only apply to terminally ill adults with a life expectancy of six months or less.
People would also need the backing of two doctors and a High Court judge.
The controversial legislation will face a vote in the House of Commons later this month, and many MPs strongly oppose it.
Its author, Labour lawmaker Kim Leadbeater, says the status quo isn't good enough.
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If it goes ahead, it would only apply to terminally ill adults with a life expectancy of six months or less.
People would also need the backing of two doctors and a High Court judge.
The controversial legislation will face a vote in the House of Commons later this month, and many MPs strongly oppose it.
Its author, Labour lawmaker Kim Leadbeater, says the status quo isn't good enough.
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Russia and India to discuss trade and economic cooperation at ministerial meeting
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Russia's First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov and India's Foreign Minister S Jaishankar will discuss boosting economic and technology ties in New Delhi on Tuesday.
Balance of trade is also high on the agenda during the two leaders' meeting, as Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.
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Russia's First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov and India's Foreign Minister S Jaishankar will discuss boosting economic and technology ties in New Delhi on Tuesday.
Balance of trade is also high on the agenda during the two leaders' meeting, as Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.
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China's new J-35 stealth fighter stars at Zhuhai air show
NTRO: China's newest stealth fighter jet is taking centre stage as the country's biggest airshow opens on Tuesday in the southern city of Zhuhai. (PRONO-JU-HAI)
Analysts and rival powers are watching closely for rare clues on Beijing's military hardware development. Laura Westbrook reports.
Analysts and rival powers are watching closely for rare clues on Beijing's military hardware development. Laura Westbrook reports.
Monday, November 11, 2024
Trump nominates Lee Zeldin for EPA
US President-elect Donald Trump has announced that former New York
congressman Lee Zeldin will head up the Environmental Protection
Agency.
The Republican would become the face of the party's efforts to roll
back climate change regulations
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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congressman Lee Zeldin will head up the Environmental Protection
Agency.
The Republican would become the face of the party's efforts to roll
back climate change regulations
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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US says efforts to slow climate change will continue - even under Trump
Scientists are "virtually certain" that 2024 will be the warmest year on record.
The Copernicus Climate Change Service, a European agency, made the announcement on Monday, reinforcing predictions made earlier in the year.
It comes as world leaders gather in Azerbaijan for the United Nations' annual climate conference.
Sally Patterson reports.
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The wildfire at the New York - New Jersey border still uncontrolled
One firefighter has died fighting wildfires in New York state.
Multiple blazes broke out in New Jersey and New York amid a drought.
A fire at the New Jersey-New York border is still uncontrolled after
burning over two thousand five hundred acres.
Jody Jacobs reports from New York...
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Multiple blazes broke out in New Jersey and New York amid a drought.
A fire at the New Jersey-New York border is still uncontrolled after
burning over two thousand five hundred acres.
Jody Jacobs reports from New York...
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UK DEFENCE SEC SAYS TRUMP RIGHT TO PUSH EUROPE ON NATO FUNDING
The UK's Defence Secretary has said US President elect Donald Trump is right to push European nations to increase NATO defence spending.
John Healey added that Trump's new administration is expected to remain committed to the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, despite previous criticism of the bloc by Trump.
Simon Gaitán reports.
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KREMLIN DENIES TRUMP PUTIN PHONE CALL - SAYS REPORT IS "COMPLETELY UNTRUE"
The Russian Kremlin has denied reports that US President-elect Donald Trump has spoken with Vladimir Putin in recent days.
It follows Mr Trump's sweeping election victory, and his comments on the campaign trail that he could end the war in a matter of days.
Mitch McCann reports:
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It follows Mr Trump's sweeping election victory, and his comments on the campaign trail that he could end the war in a matter of days.
Mitch McCann reports:
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UN CLIMATE SUMMIT BEGINS IN AZERBAIJAN
Finance will be the focus at the COP29 climate summit in Azerbaijan this year.
Developed countries are facing calls to contribute to a one trillion dollar fund that would help poorer nations adapt to climate change, as well as help them invest in their own renewable energy sources.
Stuart Smith has more.
Developed countries are facing calls to contribute to a one trillion dollar fund that would help poorer nations adapt to climate change, as well as help them invest in their own renewable energy sources.
Stuart Smith has more.
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Trump rewards right-wingers with key appointments
President-elect Donald Trump has appointed a hardline member of his first government to head up the man deportation of illegal immigrants from the United States.
He's also rewarding one of his closest political allies by proposing to send her to the United Nations, as America's next Ambassador.
From Washington, Simon Marks reports.
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SCHOLZ OPEN TO CONFIDENCE VOTE BEFORE CHRISTMAS AS SNAP ELECTION LOOMS
Expectations are building in Germany that the Chancellor could be
about to call for a confidence vote in his leadership, triggering snap
elections.
It follows the collapse of his three-party coalition government just
under a week ago.
Trent Murray has more from Berlin.
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about to call for a confidence vote in his leadership, triggering snap
elections.
It follows the collapse of his three-party coalition government just
under a week ago.
Trent Murray has more from Berlin.
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Nigeria Forecasts Three-day Dust Haze, Rains Across the Country
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Nigeria's Meteorological Agency has predicted dust haze and rain across the country in the next three days.
The agency's weather forecast anticipates low visibility of 2 to 5 kilometers in the northern parts of the country.
Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.
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Qatar puts mediation role between Israel and Hamas on hold
Qatar is putting its mediation role between Israel and Hamas on hold, until both sides show a "willingness" to reach a ceasefire and hostage deal.
Along with the U.S. and Egypt, the Gulf state has been a key broker in months of talks that have yet to produce a breakthrough.
Giles Gibson has more from Tel Aviv.
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RADIO: FLOODS DESTROY SCHOOLS
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More than a hundred schools in the Democratic Republic of Congo have been destroyed by floods caused by a lake outburst in the eastern province of South Kivu. The destruction has disrupted the education of about 40,000 children in Kalemie territory. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.
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COP29 OPENS IN BAKU
The COP29 climate summit is getting underway in Azerbaijan.
The annual United Nations meeting will be attended by delegations from 200 countries.
World leaders from developed nations face pressure to provide finance for poorer countries to cope with global warming.
COP29 President Mukhtar Babayev opened the summit in Baku with a warning.
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The annual United Nations meeting will be attended by delegations from 200 countries.
World leaders from developed nations face pressure to provide finance for poorer countries to cope with global warming.
COP29 President Mukhtar Babayev opened the summit in Baku with a warning.
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OUT: ...action.'
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