A US federal judge is scheduled to hear arguments later today [Monday]
on the Trump administration's deferred resignation program.
Millions of federal workers have been offered pay until September if
they resign - something labor unions say is illegal.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Monday, February 10, 2025
TRUMP SPOKE TO PUTIN BUT WON’T SAY WHEN
U.S. President Donald Trump says he's spoken to Russian President Vladimir Putin about ending the war in Ukraine, but refused to say whether it was before or after he became President.
Donald Trump told journalists he "expects to have many more conversations" with Vladimir Putin and believes his administration is "making progress" on negotiations.
Stuart Smith has more from Kyiv.
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Donald Trump told journalists he "expects to have many more conversations" with Vladimir Putin and believes his administration is "making progress" on negotiations.
Stuart Smith has more from Kyiv.
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EU calls tariff move unlawful
The European Commission says the potential imposition of tariffs by
the United States would be unlawful and economically
counterproductive.
The comments come after President Trump said he would impose a 25
percent duty on all steel and aluminum imports.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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the United States would be unlawful and economically
counterproductive.
The comments come after President Trump said he would impose a 25
percent duty on all steel and aluminum imports.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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President Trump warns Hamas over condition of Israeli hostages released on Saturday
U.S. President Donald Trump has warned Hamas about the state of three Israeli hostages released over the weekend, saying they were "in horrible condition."
More than 180 Palestinian prisoners were also released in the latest exchange under the Gaza ceasefire deal.
Giles Gibson has more from Tel Aviv.
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Pakistan's Prime Minister is on a visit to the UAE
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Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is on a visit to the UAE to participate in the World Government Summit.
This visit comes as Islamabad seeks financial partnerships to revive its ailing economy.
The UAE is Pakistan's third-largest trading partner after China and the US and is a significant foreign investor.
Hira Mustafa has more.
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is on a visit to the UAE to participate in the World Government Summit.
This visit comes as Islamabad seeks financial partnerships to revive its ailing economy.
The UAE is Pakistan's third-largest trading partner after China and the US and is a significant foreign investor.
Hira Mustafa has more.
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India preparing more tariff reductions ahead of US visit
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is working on additional tariff cuts ahead of his meeting this week with US President Donald Trump, according to reports
This visit comes as President Trump has said he plans to slap reciprocal tariffs on many countries.
Rebecca Bundhun has more from Mumbai.
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UK PM TAKES HIV TEST
Keir Starmer has become the first UK Prime Minister to have an HIV test in public.
He took one at Downing Street in an attempt to destigmatise being checked for the virus.
Keir Starmer says the British government hopes no-one will be diagnosed with HIV in England by the end of the decade.
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He took one at Downing Street in an attempt to destigmatise being checked for the virus.
Keir Starmer says the British government hopes no-one will be diagnosed with HIV in England by the end of the decade.
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China imposes retaliatory tariffs on $14bn worth of US goods
INTRO: China has imposed retaliatory tariffs on the US, hitting about $14bn worth of goods and dashing hopes that a trade war between the world's two largest economies could be avoided.
Beijing announced the tariffs last week in response to a US decision to impose an additional 10 per cent levy on Chinese products. Laura Westbrook has more.
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Beijing announced the tariffs last week in response to a US decision to impose an additional 10 per cent levy on Chinese products. Laura Westbrook has more.
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Sunday, February 9, 2025
Trump to announce 25% steel and aluminium tariffs
Donald Trump says he'll announce a new 25% tariff on steel and
aluminium imports on Monday.
It comes as the US president ramps up his threats to impose duties on
multiple countries as a way to reduce the US trade deficit.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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aluminium imports on Monday.
It comes as the US president ramps up his threats to impose duties on
multiple countries as a way to reduce the US trade deficit.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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US National Security Advisor defends shutting USAID
US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz has defended President Donald
Trump's decision to shutter the US Agency for International
Development.
The Trump administration announced a funding freeze for the agency but
has so far been blocked by a judge from putting thousands of its
employees on unpaid administrative leave.
Waltz told NBC that USAID spends money that does not strategically support
America's interests.
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Trump's decision to shutter the US Agency for International
Development.
The Trump administration announced a funding freeze for the agency but
has so far been blocked by a judge from putting thousands of its
employees on unpaid administrative leave.
Waltz told NBC that USAID spends money that does not strategically support
America's interests.
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Trump: Canada and Mexico's actions "not good enough" to avoid tariffs
US President Donald Trump says Canada and Mexico need to do more if
they're to avoid the start of 25% tariffs in a few weeks.
He made the comments during a Fox News interview, as well as
reiterating his plan to make Canada the US' 51st state.
Nick Harper reports on what the president had to say about
Washington's northerly neighbor.
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they're to avoid the start of 25% tariffs in a few weeks.
He made the comments during a Fox News interview, as well as
reiterating his plan to make Canada the US' 51st state.
Nick Harper reports on what the president had to say about
Washington's northerly neighbor.
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Trump also defended Elon Musk following criticism about the so-called Department of Government Efficiency shut down the US Agency for International Development.
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Friday, February 7, 2025
US JOBS REPORT: WEAKER GROWTH THAN EXPECTED
The United States has released its monthly jobs growth data, with some analysts arguing it's another sign of a softening job market in the world's strongest economy.
The President has criticized his predecessor, Joe Biden, for the weaker-than-expected numbers.
Mitch McCann reports from New York:
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The President has criticized his predecessor, Joe Biden, for the weaker-than-expected numbers.
Mitch McCann reports from New York:
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US Senate approves Trump budget pick
Russell Vought will lead the White House's budget office after he was confirmed by the United States Senate — even though lawmakers staged an all-night hearing in the chamber in protest.
Donald Trump's nominee the Office of Management and Budget was the author of 'Project 2025', a 900-page 'wish list' of ultra-conservative policies for the President's second term.
Benji Hyer has more.
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Uganda Says its not Interested in Fighting M23 Rebels
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Uganda has denied reports that it has deployed extra troops to an area where the Congolese government is currently fighting the M23 rebels in the eastern DRC.
The army spokesperson says that Kampala is not interested in Kinshasa's conflict with the rebel group - and the troops are only in the region to curb the operations of another militant group called the Allied Democratic Forces.
Isabel Nakirya reports
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US job growth slows in January
The US economy added far fewer jobs last month than expected.
But the latest government data showed the unemployment rate fell.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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But the latest government data showed the unemployment rate fell.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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UNAIDS warns of several deaths if US goes ahead with funding cuts
More than six million people could die from HIV and Aids in the next
four years, according to the United Nations Aids agency should US
president Donald Trump pull global funding.
While there's currently a waiver on HIV/Aids programmes following
Trump's announcement of foreign aid funding freezes, the UN says there
remains widespread confusion that's already resulted in several job
cuts.
Jody Jacobs has more...
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four years, according to the United Nations Aids agency should US
president Donald Trump pull global funding.
While there's currently a waiver on HIV/Aids programmes following
Trump's announcement of foreign aid funding freezes, the UN says there
remains widespread confusion that's already resulted in several job
cuts.
Jody Jacobs has more...
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US & Panama president to speak amid Canal row
US President Donald Trump is expected to speak to Panama's president
Jose Raul Mulino on Friday after his repeated threats to seize control
of the country's Canal.
It comes after the US State Department claimed US ships would no
longer have to pay fees for passing through the Panama Canal -
something President Mulino denies.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Jose Raul Mulino on Friday after his repeated threats to seize control
of the country's Canal.
It comes after the US State Department claimed US ships would no
longer have to pay fees for passing through the Panama Canal -
something President Mulino denies.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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NEW US ADMINISTRATION COULD RAMP UP DIPLOMATIC, MILITARY, ECONOMIC PRESSURE ON RUSSIA TO END WAR
The man U.S. President Donald Trump has charged with ending Russia's war in Ukraine claims economic sanctions can go much further to pressure Moscow to the negotiating table, but that Kyiv will need to make concessions too.
Retired U.S. Army general Keith Kellogg told American media that this should be combined with military and diplomatic pressure.
Stuart Smith has more from Kyiv.
Retired U.S. Army general Keith Kellogg told American media that this should be combined with military and diplomatic pressure.
Stuart Smith has more from Kyiv.
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ICC condemns U.S. sanctions on staff
The International Criminal Court has condemned the U.S. President's
decision to impose sanctions on its staff.
Donald Trump has accused the court of illegitimate and baseless
actions against the U.S. and Israel.
Europe correspondent William Denselow reports.
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decision to impose sanctions on its staff.
Donald Trump has accused the court of illegitimate and baseless
actions against the U.S. and Israel.
Europe correspondent William Denselow reports.
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Israeli government backs U.S. sanctions on I.C.C. - international court says it will continue "providing justice"
Israel's government has backed the Trump administration's sanctions on the International Criminal Court or I.C.C.
While the White House accuses the court of "targeting" the U.S. and Israel, the I.C.C. says it will continue "providing justice...to millions of innocent victims of atrocities."
Giles Gibson reports from Tel Aviv.
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