The United Nations is continuing its call for Israel to rescind two
pieces of legislation that effectively bans the UN's aid agency, UNRWA
from operating in the Palestinian territories.
According to the world body, the new laws will have devastating
consequences on the people of Palestine, however Israel insists the
laws will go ahead.
Jody Jacobs reports...
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Bodies pulled from river after Washington mid-air collision, amid fears death toll will rise
At least 30 bodies are reported to have been pulled from the icy waters of Washington's Potomac [PRON: POH-TOE-MAC] River after a military helicopter and a passenger jet collided in mid-air on Wednesday night.
It is feared the death toll could rise above 60.
The investigation into the accident is already focusing on the possibility of an error by the military pilot in the helicopter who was on a training exercise.
From Washington, Simon Marks reports.
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ECOWAS confirms exit of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso from the regional bloc
West African regional bloc, ECOWAS has confirmed the withdrawal of three of its members from the organization.
Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso announced plans to withdraw from ECOWAS last year after tense relations with the regional bloc.
They have formed the Alliance of Sahel States to champion economic development and also fight insecurity in their regions.
Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports from Accra.
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Hope fades for Washington plane crash survivors
At least nineteen bodies have reportedly been recovered from the
Potomac River in Washington DC after a plane carrying 60 passengers
collided with a military helicopter.
Divers have spent the night searching the freezing water looking for
survivors - so far without luck.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Potomac River in Washington DC after a plane carrying 60 passengers
collided with a military helicopter.
Divers have spent the night searching the freezing water looking for
survivors - so far without luck.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Senior EU official calls Denmark sovereignty “essential issue”
European Council President Antonio Costa says Denmark's sovereignty is
an essential issue.
This comes amid speculation over whether U.S. President Donald Trump
will follow through on his threats to take control of Greenland.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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an essential issue.
This comes amid speculation over whether U.S. President Donald Trump
will follow through on his threats to take control of Greenland.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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BODIES RECOVERED AFTER WASHINGTON PLANE CRASH
A number of bodies have been recovered after a jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew collided with a military helicopter over Washington DC.
The flight from Wichita was coming into land at Ronald Reagan National Airport, and crashed into the Potomac River after the collision.
President Donald Trump is being briefed, and says the disaster 'should have been prevented'.
Fire chief John Donnelly says rescuers have been battling through freezing conditions.
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The flight from Wichita was coming into land at Ronald Reagan National Airport, and crashed into the Potomac River after the collision.
President Donald Trump is being briefed, and says the disaster 'should have been prevented'.
Fire chief John Donnelly says rescuers have been battling through freezing conditions.
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French region of Brittany suffers worst flooding for 40 years
The French region of Brittany is suffering the worst flooding for 40 years.
Some villages are almost entirely cut off and more than a thousand people have been moved to safety.
Ross Cullen reports.
Pakistani father kills a daughter for posting videos on TikTok
Intro:
The shooting has drawn widespread criticism from international human rights organizations, who call it a brutal act of aggression against women.
Hira Mustafa has more.
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PASSENGER JET CRASHES IN WASHINGTON DC
A jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew has collided with a military helicopter over Washington DC.
The flight from Wichita was coming into land at Ronald Reagan National Airport at about.
A search and rescue operation has been going on in the Potomac River, into which the plane crashed after the collision.
Matthew Cappucci from the Washington Post has an apartment overlooking the airport - he says there's been a huge emergency response.
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Matthew Cappucci from the Washington Post has an apartment overlooking the airport - he says weather conditions were clear.
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The flight from Wichita was coming into land at Ronald Reagan National Airport at about.
A search and rescue operation has been going on in the Potomac River, into which the plane crashed after the collision.
Matthew Cappucci from the Washington Post has an apartment overlooking the airport - he says there's been a huge emergency response.
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Matthew Cappucci from the Washington Post has an apartment overlooking the airport - he says weather conditions were clear.
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Fatalities confirmed in Washington plane-helicopter crash
US authorities have confirmed there are fatalities after a commercial
plane and military helicopter crashed at Ronald Reagan airport just
out of Washington DC.
At this stage the number of deaths is not known.
A major search and rescue operation is underway, as teams search the
Potomac River next to the airport where both aircraft crashed.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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plane and military helicopter crashed at Ronald Reagan airport just
out of Washington DC.
At this stage the number of deaths is not known.
A major search and rescue operation is underway, as teams search the
Potomac River next to the airport where both aircraft crashed.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Taiwan set to hire 1000 Indian workers to plug labour shortage
Intro:
Taiwan is set to bring in one thousand Indian workers plus labour shortages in industries such as manufacturing, construction and agriculture.
The workers will be trained in India and sent to Taiwan under a mobility pact signed last year.
Ishan Garg tells us more.
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Taiwan is set to bring in one thousand Indian workers plus labour shortages in industries such as manufacturing, construction and agriculture.
The workers will be trained in India and sent to Taiwan under a mobility pact signed last year.
Ishan Garg tells us more.
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Duration: 33 seconds
Indian officials confirm 30 deaths at Kumbh Mela
Intro:
Indian officials have confirmed that 30 people have died in a stampede at the Maha Kumbh festival.
Local media reports put the number of casualties at 40 - with critics accusing officials of suppressing the extent of the tragedy.
The Maha Kumbh Mela - being held in the north Indian city of Prayagraj - is observed once every 12 years and is expected to see 400 million people attend before festivities wrap up next month.
Neha Poonia has more.
Local media reports put the number of casualties at 40 - with critics accusing officials of suppressing the extent of the tragedy.
The Maha Kumbh Mela - being held in the north Indian city of Prayagraj - is observed once every 12 years and is expected to see 400 million people attend before festivities wrap up next month.
Neha Poonia has more.
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Military helicopter and regional jet collide in Washington, multiple fatalities feared
A major search and rescue operation is underway in Washington DC after a military helicopter collided in mid-air with a commercial jetliner that was making its final approach to Ronald Reagan National Airport in the center of the city.
A total of around 60 people are feared to have been on board the two aircraft.
From Washington, Simon Marks reports.
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Alibaba says its new AI model surpasses DeepSeek
Chinese tech giant Alibaba has released a new version of its Qwen 2.5 artificial intelligence model which its claims surpasses DeepSeek's technology.
The release of DeepSeek's AI assistant this month and its R1 model have prompted tech shares to plunge - and investors to question spending by top American AI firms.
Rebecca Bundhun reports.
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Wednesday, January 29, 2025
TRUMP SAYS HE PLANS TO SEND ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS TO GUANTANAMO BAY
Donald Trump is planning to send illegal immigrants to the infamous Guantanamo Bay detention center in Cuba.
The President made the announcement while speaking to reporters in Washington on Wednesday afternoon from the White House.
Mitch McCann reports:
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The President made the announcement while speaking to reporters in Washington on Wednesday afternoon from the White House.
Mitch McCann reports:
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85% of Greenlanders oppose joining United States - poll
A new poll conducted in Greenland has revealed a vast majority of its residents oppose joining the United States.
Trent Murray has the details.
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Trent Murray has the details.
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UN warns of a health emergency in the DRC
United Nations humanitarian agencies are warning of a region-wide
health emergency following the outbreak of fighting in the city of
Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.
While UN agencies report "relative calm" on Wednesday, they say rebel
M23 fighters are still in control of "a significant portion of the
city".
Jody Jacobs has an update from the United Nations in New York...
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health emergency following the outbreak of fighting in the city of
Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.
While UN agencies report "relative calm" on Wednesday, they say rebel
M23 fighters are still in control of "a significant portion of the
city".
Jody Jacobs has an update from the United Nations in New York...
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RADIO "DRC BANS PROTESTS"
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Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have banned protests in the capital Kinshasa following violent demonstrations that broke out at several embassies on Tuesday.
The protesters vandalized and looted property at some foreign missions to express their discontent at the escalating conflict in the eastern city of Goma. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa....
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US to deport 3,690 Nigerians in Illegal Immigrants Crackdown
INTRO
Over 3,500 Nigerians are among illegal immigrants identified for deportation from the US.
This is part of a crackdown by the Trump administration on illegal immigrants which the US has blamed for driving up crime rates in the country.
Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.
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Polls show Greenlanders reject idea of joining USA
A new poll suggests that the majority of Greenland's population oppose
becoming a part of the United States.
President Donald Trump has previously said the U.S. needs the
autonomous Danish territory for national security reasons.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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becoming a part of the United States.
President Donald Trump has previously said the U.S. needs the
autonomous Danish territory for national security reasons.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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