The European Commission has fined Meta 840 million dollars for
allegedly breaking antitrust rules.
The EU accuses Facebook's parent company of gaining an unfair
advantage by putting Facebook Marketplace on its social media
platform.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Washington Post: Israel pushing for Lebanon ceasefire deal as "gift" to Donald Trump
The Washington Post is reporting that Israel wants to make a Lebanon ceasefire deal as a "gift" to Donald Trump when he takes over as U.S. President in January.
However, there are doubts over whether Hezbollah would be prepared to sign up to the terms of the reported deal.
The Israeli government and Trump's transition team declined to comment on the story.
Giles Gibson has more from Tel Aviv.
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Macron warns of imminent trade war
French President Emmanuel Macron has warned Europe to prepare for
another trade war with the United States.
Meanwhile the European Parliament has held a debate to discuss the
impact of Donald Trump's election win.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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another trade war with the United States.
Meanwhile the European Parliament has held a debate to discuss the
impact of Donald Trump's election win.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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RADIO: ITURI FLOODING DISASTER
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At least 900 houses have been destroyed by floods in the northeast of the Democratic Republic of Congo after a heavy downpour caused a lake to burst its banks. Hundreds of the flood victims have sought refuge at a displacement camp with little food, water and other basic necessities. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.
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Delhi Environment Minister says no to enhancing anti-pollution measures
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Delhi's environment minister has refused to step up anti pollution measures despite the city's air quality remaining in the severe category for a second consecutive day.
This comes as PM2.5 pollutant levels in the city's air are now 70 times higher than what the WHO considers tolerable.
Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.
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Smog continues to choke various cities of Pakistan
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Pakistan's eastern province of Punjab continues to grapple with record levels of smog with Lahore and neighboring cities consistently ranking high on global pollution indices.
Authorities have now put a ban on weddings for the next three months, expanding emergency measures already in place.
Hira Mustafa has more.
Pakistan's eastern province of Punjab continues to grapple with record levels of smog with Lahore and neighboring cities consistently ranking high on global pollution indices.
Authorities have now put a ban on weddings for the next three months, expanding emergency measures already in place.
Hira Mustafa has more.
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Japan PM's health in spotlight after parliament snooze
Japan’s new prime minister has undergone two medical checkups in five days over concern for his health.
It comes after he fell asleep in parliament earlier this week while the lower house was reelecting him as leader.
Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.
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Sri Lanka votes in snap election
Sri Lanka is voting in a snap general election that has been called by the island nation's new president.
It's the second national election to take place in just a matter of months amid political turbulence following the country's economic crisis in 2022.
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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GAETZ RESIGNS FROM HOUSE AFTER TRUMP PICK
Congressman Matt Gaetz has resigned from the House after being picked for Attorney General by President-elect Donald Trump.
His Controversial appointment needs to be confirmed by the Senate.
Former Democrat Tulsi Gabbard's being nominated as director of national intelligence as the incoming Trump administration continues to take shape.
Conservative commentator Scottie Nell Hughes believes the American public want restraint on spending at home and abroad.
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His Controversial appointment needs to be confirmed by the Senate.
Former Democrat Tulsi Gabbard's being nominated as director of national intelligence as the incoming Trump administration continues to take shape.
Conservative commentator Scottie Nell Hughes believes the American public want restraint on spending at home and abroad.
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Calls to step up anti pollution measures grow in New Delhi
Topline:
A thick layer of toxic smog is once again engulfing India's capital New Delhi as experts call for stepping up anti-pollution measures.
The city's air quality remains in the "severe" category for a second consecutive day - with finer pollutants in the air about 70 times higher than what's considered tolerable.
Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.
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Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Trump nominates Rubio as Secretary of State
US President-elect Donald Trump will nominate Florida Senator Marco Rubio to be his secretary of state.
Trump also announced the nomination of Tulsi Gabbard as his Director of National Intelligence.
Ira Spitzer has more
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GOP clinches House of Reps
US President-elect Donald Trump will command a trifecta of power in Washington after the Republicans secured a clean sweep of Congress.
Having won last week's election handedly, his party also flipped the Senate and — it was confirmed on Wednesday — narrowly held the House of Representatives, giving them control of the White House and both chambers of the legislature.
Benji Hyer reports.
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Trump prosecutor Jack Smith to step down
The prosecutor leading two of Donald Trump's criminal cases will step down before the president-elect takes office.
Reports from the New York Times say Special counsel Jack Smith and his team plan to resign after winding down both federal cases facing the former president.
Sally Patterson reports.
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Joe Biden and Donald Trump meet at White House
US President-elect Donald Trump returned to the White House today to meet with outgoing President Joe Biden.
The sitting President told his predecessor and successor that he looks forward to a "smooth transition," after the former President re-took the Oval Office in last week's election.
Benji Hyer was there.
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US Senators pick new leader
United States Senator John Thune will become the next Majority Leader of the US Senate after winning two rounds of votes amongst his peers.
The Republicans retook Congress's upper chamber in last week's election, and have picked the seasoned South Dakota Senator to spearhead the party.
In Wednesday's contest he narrowly overcame John Cornyn of Texas, and convincingly beat Florida's firebrand conservative Rick Scott, who was the preferred candidate amongst Donald Trump's closest allies.
From Washington, Benji Hyer reports.
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ARGENTINA'S DELEGATION PULLS OUT OF CLIMATE SUMMIT
Argentina has told its delegation at the COP 29 climate summit to leave, for unspecified reasons.
Those instructions came from Argentina's Foreign Ministry according to negotiators on the ground in Baku, who had been hoping to lend their voice to the United Nation's most significant annual conference on climate change.
Stuart Smith has more.
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Those instructions came from Argentina's Foreign Ministry according to negotiators on the ground in Baku, who had been hoping to lend their voice to the United Nation's most significant annual conference on climate change.
Stuart Smith has more.
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TRUMP CABINET APPOINTMENTS INCLUDE FOX NEWS HOST, AND WORLD'S RICHEST MAN
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump continues to make several high-level cabinet appointments - including some that are being viewed as highly controversial.
That includes the appointment of a Fox News host to lead the military - and he has even found a job for the world's richest man.
Correspondent Mitch McCann reports:
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That includes the appointment of a Fox News host to lead the military - and he has even found a job for the world's richest man.
Correspondent Mitch McCann reports:
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Israel misses deadline to increase aid into Gaza
The United Nations says Israel has missed a deadline set by the United
States to boost aid into Gaza.
Last month the US secretary of State gave Israel an ultimatum of 30
days to ensure more aid trucks reached Gaza daily.
That deadline expired on Tuesday and the UN says things remain dire in
the enclave.
Jody Jacobs has more from the United Nations in New York.
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States to boost aid into Gaza.
Last month the US secretary of State gave Israel an ultimatum of 30
days to ensure more aid trucks reached Gaza daily.
That deadline expired on Tuesday and the UN says things remain dire in
the enclave.
Jody Jacobs has more from the United Nations in New York.
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Blinken visits NATO following Trump win
U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken says the Biden administration
will strengthen its support for Ukraine in the coming weeks.
Blinken's visit to NATO headquarters in Brussels comes amid fears that
Donald Trump could abandon support for Kyiv and even the NATO military
alliance.
William Denselow reports from the Belgian capital.
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will strengthen its support for Ukraine in the coming weeks.
Blinken's visit to NATO headquarters in Brussels comes amid fears that
Donald Trump could abandon support for Kyiv and even the NATO military
alliance.
William Denselow reports from the Belgian capital.
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Trump nominates Mike Huckabee to be next ambassador to Israel
President-elect Donald Trump is nominating former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee to be his ambassador to Israel.
He's one of several strong supporters of Israel to be put up for key foreign policy positions in the incoming Trump administration.
Here's Giles Gibson in Tel Aviv with more.
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