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Today on Declassified, we examine a Central Intelligence Agency memorandum from June twenty-ninth, nineteen-sixty-two, titled "Proposal for TACKLE Coverage of Northeast China." This Top Secret document reveals the ongoing intelligence gathering efforts on Chinese military and industrial capabilities during the Cold War. You can find this document on The Black Vault at documents2.theblackvault.com. This record was declassified under the Automatic Declassification Program, released to the public on March fifth, two-thousand-four. It offers a glimpse into the methods and findings of the Committee on Overhead Reconnaissance, or C-O-M-O-R, as they assessed TACKLE missions over China. The document reads: MEMORANDUM FOR: The Special Group SUBJECT: Proposal for TACKLE Coverage of Northeast China One. The Committee on Overhead Reconnaissance in late May submitted to the United States Intelligence Board an evaluation of the four TACKLE missions which had been accomplished prior to that time toge

This declassified Central Intelligence Agency record, a June nineteen sixty-two supplement to a National Intelligence Estimate, provides an overview of the prospects for Communist China in the early nineteen sixties. This document is archived at documents2.theblackvault.com. This document, identified as C-I-Zero-One-Four-Nine-Two, was released in May two-thousand-four, following a declassification review under exemption B3. It is a historical record, presented in its original form. National Intelligence Estimate Number Thirteen-Four-Point-One-Sixty-Two, Supplement to N-I-E Thirteen-Four-Sixty-Two, Prospects for Communist China. Submitted by the Director of Central Intelligence. Concurred in by the United States Intelligence Board, June twenty-ninth, nineteen sixty-two. Note one: The text of N-I-E Thirteen-Four-Sixty-Two, dated May second, nineteen sixty-two, discussed the economic problems, military situation, and internal stability of Communist China within a relatively brief compass.

Declassified. Today, we examine a declassified C.I.A. intelligence estimate, focusing on Chinese Communist military intentions in the Taiwan Strait. This document, dated July fifth, nineteen sixty-two, offers insights into the strategic assessments made during a period of heightened tension. You can find this record on documents2.theblackvault.com. This Special National Intelligence Estimate, S.N.I.E. thirteen-five-point-one-sixty-two, titled "Chinese Communist Short-Range Military Intentions," was declassified by the C.I.A. in nineteen ninety-six. It was released as part of a larger collection of U.S. intelligence documents pertaining to China. The estimate begins: "Special National Intelligence Estimate, Chinese Communist Short-Range Military Intentions. Note: This is the final version of the estimate, and additional text will not be circulated. Subject: S.N.I.E. thirteen-five-point-one-sixty-two; Chinese Communist Short-Range Military Intentions. The Problem: To assess the significa

Declassified presents a Central Intelligence Agency memorandum from July tenth, nineteen-sixty-two, providing a preliminary comment on an excised mission concerning United States intelligence on China. This declassified record offers a glimpse into early Cold War aerial surveillance analysis. You can find this document at archive.org, under the archive identifier C-I-zero-one-four-nine-seven. This document was released by the Central Intelligence Agency under FOIA case F-two-thousand-and-one-zero-zero-four-nine-five. It was declassified by the A-A-R-O on September fourteenth, two-thousand, indicating a review for public release nearly four decades after its creation. The document, titled "Preliminary Comment on Mission One-Two-Six, ten July nineteen-sixty-two," begins: "This mission did not disclose anything which would change the most recent estimate of the situation or the most recent Intelligence Committee conclusions. The mission did, however, discover additional indications of lar

This declassified Central Intelligence Agency memorandum, dated July twenty-ninth, nineteen sixty-two, offers preliminary comments on a U.S. intelligence mission, noting improved aerial surveillance over mainland China. This document is available on vault.fbi.gov. The document was declassified and approved for release on April nineteenth, two-thousand, under the Central Intelligence Agency's declassification review program, CIA-RDP89B00569R000600040031-1. This ensures the public record reflects the agency's assessments at the time. The document, titled "Preliminary Comment on Church Door Mission One Two Three, Twenty-eighth July nineteen sixty-two," reports that the mission provided better coverage of airfields and detected higher numbers of aircraft in East China than previous photography. The findings are generally in line with current intelligence holdings. The attached, not included in this record, provides detail on the photo findings. No unusual ground force activity or concentra

This episode of Declassified presents an Immediate Photographic Interpretation Report, a declassified Central Intelligence Agency document detailing U.S. intelligence on China. Dated August nineteen-sixty-two, this seven-page report analyzes aerial photographic material of Chinese military and infrastructure sites. This document is available on documents2.theblackvault.com. This document was approved for release on August twenty-first, two-thousand-one, by the C-I-A, under declassification authority C-I-A-R-D-P-eight-nine-B-zero-zero-five-six-nine-R-zero-zero-zero-six-zero-zero-zero-two-zero-zero-zero-three-four. The report states that it is excluded from automatic downgrading and declassification. The document opens with a warning: "This material contains information affecting the National Defense of the United States within the meaning of the espionage laws, Title eighteen, U-S-C, Sections seven-nine-three and seven-nine-four, the transmission or revelation of which in any manner to

From the Central Intelligence Agency, this is a declassified memorandum dated August first, nineteen sixty-two, assessing a photographic reconnaissance mission in the Taiwan Straits area on July twentieth, nineteen sixty-two. This document is notable for its insights into American intelligence gathering during a period of heightened tension between China and Taiwan. It can be found at documents two dot the Black Vault dot com. This document was released to the public under the Freedom of Information Act. Its declassification was approved on August twenty-first, two thousand two, and it bears the C I A accession number R D P zero two T zero zero six three zero R zero zero zero two zero zero one zero zero zero zero nine dash zero. The document reads: Memorandum for: Director of Central Intelligence. Subject: Assessment of Photographic Reconnaissance Mission in the Taiwan Straits Area on July twentieth, nineteen sixty-two. Summary. The Deputy Director of Intelligence, Central Intelligence

This is Declassified. Today, we examine a top secret memorandum from the National Security Council concerning Taiwanese war plans against mainland China. This document, dated August third, nineteen-sixty-two, reveals the Kennedy Administration's apprehension about potential escalations with Beijing initiated by Taiwan. You can find this document at theblackvault.com. This record was released through the diligent efforts of independent researchers, compiled from a declassified collection of U.S. intelligence on China. Its provenance traces back to the National Archives and Records Administration, N A R A, with the exact F O I A case number not publicly cataloged, but its declassification authority is confirmed as E O three point four, Executive Order three point four. The document reads: Executive Office of the President. National Security Council, Washington. Top Secret. August third, nineteen-sixty-two. Personal Memorandum for Mr. Bundy. Subject: G R C War Plans. I attach the full ver

Declassified. This episode features a declassified C-I-A record detailing the status of a proposed U-2 reconnaissance mission over Communist China and the Taiwan Strait, dated August twenty-first, nineteen-sixty-two. This document is archived at documents two dot the black vault dot com. This document, originally marked Top Secret, was declassified on June tenth, two-thousand-two, under the Freedom of Information Act and reviewed by the A-A-R-O, or Assassination Records Review Board, as part of its declassification mandate. The document was released with some redactions under exemption B-one. The record begins with a memorandum dated August twenty-first, nineteen-sixty-two, from the Chief, Special Requirements Staff / O-S-A / D-D-R to the Deputy Director (Research), Acting Assistant Director (Special Activities) / D-D-R, and Chief, F-E Division / D-D-P. The subject is: "Status of memo to the Director on Special Group Approval for TACKLE." The memorandum states: "On August twentieth the

From storyflo. This is your daily audio brief. It's Jessica, September 12th. Ten stories from overnight — sourcing first, takes second. Let's get into it. First, from Bloomberg Top. Arctic Summit Draws European Leaders as Russia Threat Grows. Next. Second, from Lemonde. Maha Al-Daya, la

This is a declassified Central Intelligence Agency memorandum dated August twenty‑third, nineteen sixty‑two, concerning a Special Group debriefing on the U‑two reconnaissance program for China. It is listed in the CIA electronic reading room and was made publicly available through The Black Vault. The document was released to the public through The Black Vault, sourced from the CIA’s electronic reading room under the reference CIA‑RDP80B01676. The memorandum bears the internal approval notation “Approved for Release” dated April second, two thousand nineteen, indicating it was declassified under the agency’s standard review procedures. Action Memorandum No. 473 Date: August twenty‑third, nineteen sixty‑two To: Deputy Director, Research Subject: Special Group Debriefing, twenty‑third August – U‑two Reconnaissance Program for China Reference: 1. The Special Group discussion on this subject ended in a blaze of confusion. General Taylor continually referred to a memorandum for the Presiden

From Declassified, a storyflo podcast. This declassified cable from the State Department, dated September fourteenth, nineteen-sixty-two, details concerns about a US Navy patrol off the coast of China and the potential for a confrontation. It is available at archive.org. This document was released by the Central Intelligence Agency and the Department of State, and made available through The Black Vault. The document begins: AI Department of State Permanent Record copy. SECRET. Control number zero five four three five. Received September fourteenth, nineteen-sixty-two, five fifty-two AM. Info Hong Kong. To: Secretary of State. No: five five nine, September fourteenth, six PM. Priority NIACT. ACTION Department five five nine, INFORMATION CINCPAC NIACT two one, INR, CIA, CINCPAC FOR POLAD, O-S-D, Army, Navy, Air. Reference: CONGENTELS five one six, five five four, Warsaw's A-one six five. CONGEN HAS JUST LEARNED FROM U-S-NAVEL-O HONG KONG THAT U-S-S SHELTON, DD-seven ninety, BEING ASSIGNE

This is a declassified United States government record concerning a naval destroyer patrol mission off the coast of China, a cable dated September seventeenth, nineteen sixty‑two, from the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations to the commander of the Pacific Fleet. It is notable because it outlines the operational parameters and political justification for a U.S. warship to operate near Chinese territorial waters during a period of heightened Cold War tension. The source is archived at the Black Vault. The document was released to the public through the Black Vault website. The release appears as part of a broader collection of U.S. intelligence on China, made available without a specific FOIA case number listed. The declassification authority is identified as the Department of Defense, under the standard classification review process for historical records. The document reads as follows: Copy # ices ored + RAYR- (Ae SBA as SECRET For DC/T usé:oilly. poses oO ce ar ce ae | HK: ‘Aniéo

This is Declassified. Today, we examine a Central Intelligence Agency memorandum, dated September twentieth, nineteen-sixty-two, titled "Summary of U-2 Operational Missions Flown Since 1 May 1960." This document provides a rare, declassified look into early U-2 spy plane operations. You can find this record on archive.org, under the entry U.S. Intelligence on China CI zero one five one nine. This document was approved for release on January twenty-fourth, two-thousand-three, by the Central Intelligence Agency, under declassification authority CIA R-D-P sixty-three zero zero three one three A zero zero zero eight zero zero one zero zero one zero one dash three. It is a publicly available historical record. The document is a memorandum for the Assistant Director, O-S-A, from the Chief, Operations Division, O-S-A. Subject: Summary of U-2 Operational Missions Flown Since one May nineteen-sixty. Reference: Memorandum for Assistant Chief, U-P-D, from D-P-D/G/S-P-R, same subject, dated three

This Declassified briefing presents a Central Intelligence Agency information report, dated September twenty-fifth, nineteen-sixty-two, detailing a proposed joint intelligence operation between South Vietnam and Nationalist China in Laos. This document is part of the declassified records available from The Black Vault, at documents2.theblackvault.com. This document, labeled "Proposed Joint Chinese Nationalist-South Vietnamese Intelligence Operations in Laos," was declassified under Executive Order twelve-thousand-three-hundred-fifty-six. It was approved for release by the C-I-A on August first, two-thousand-and-three. The document, an information report with the reference number F-V-S seven-nine-seven-seven, is classified Confidential and was distributed on September twenty-fifth, nineteen-sixty-two. It states: "In mid-September nineteen-sixty-two, Tran Kim Tuyen, Chief, Presidential Security Service, proposed to Huang Tien-Mai, Chief of the Chinese Nationalist National Security Bureau

From the Central Intelligence Agency, this is a declassified record concerning a missile installation near Lien-shan, China. Dated October nineteen sixty-two, this photographic intelligence report offers a unique insight into a moment of heightened global tension. This document was released under the Freedom of Information Act by the Central Intelligence Agency, with a declassification date of May ninth, two thousand. The information contained herein is sourced from archive.org. This is National Photographic Interpretation Center Report R-one-forty-seven slash sixty-two, titled "Photographic Interpretation Report, Missile Installation near Lien-shan, China." It is marked Top Secret Ruff and No Foreign Dissem. The document states: "This photographic interpretation report, prepared under N P I C Project J N-two-zero-seven slash sixty-two in response to requirements D I A X X-two-two-sixty-two and C I A slash O S I slash R-one-ninety-four slash sixty-two, is based primarily on CHURCH DOOR

Declassified presents a declassified Central Intelligence Agency briefing from October eighteenth, nineteen sixty-two, titled "The President's Intelligence Checklist." This document offers a window into the daily intelligence priorities of the United States presidency during a critical Cold War moment. This document was released by the Central Intelligence Agency via The Black Vault, accessible through archive.org. It was declassified under Executive Order Twelve thousand nine hundred fifty-eight, Section three point five, as part of an appeal designated NLK nine nine three eight. Additional material was released as a result of this review. The President's Intelligence Checklist. Issued by the Central Intelligence Agency, October eighteenth, nineteen sixty-two. For The President Only. One. U.S.S.R. [four lines redacted under exemption B1]. Two. Cuba. A. Our latest photography has turned up two more S A-Two surface-to-air missile sites, both in Oriente province. One of these, near the t

This declassified Central Intelligence Agency memorandum, dated approximately November fifth, nineteen-sixty-two, details Chinese Nationalist maritime activities against the China mainland. This document is available on documents2.theblackvault.com. This document was declassified under Executive Order Twelve-Thousand-Nine-Hundred-Fifty-Eight, Section Three-Point-Eight, by the National Archives and Records Administration, on December twentieth, two-thousand-four. The document, a memorandum for Mr. Thomas Parrott of the Executive Office of the President, is titled "Chinese Nationalist Maritime Activities Against the China Mainland." It reads: "This memorandum contains a summary of available information on activities along the China coast. Missions conducted by the Intelligence Bureau of the Ministry of National Defense. During October, the IBMND dispatched approximately eight maritime teams against points along the Kwangtung coast for missions which were apparently intended to collect in

This is Declassified. Today, a declassified Central Intelligence Agency record, a Special National Intelligence Estimate concerning the short-term outlook and implications for the Sino-Indian conflict, dated November ninth, nineteen sixty-two. This document offers a window into how United States intelligence assessed a critical geopolitical event during the Cold War. You can find this record at documents two dot the black vault dot com. This document was released under the Freedom of Information Act and declassified in June two thousand four. The declassification authority is cited as B three. It is cataloged by the National Archives and Records Administration under accession number one-nine-seven-nine dash zero zero six C dash zero zero zero five two. The document, titled "Special National Intelligence Estimate, Number 13/31-62: Short-Term Outlook and Implications for the Sino-Indian Conflict," was submitted by the Director of Central Intelligence and concurred in by the United States

From storyflo. This is your daily audio brief. Jessica, September 11th. The morning read — ten stories, balanced sourcing throughout. Let's get into it. First, from The Hindu Top. Congress: Modi government sets new prorogation delay record, eyes ‘super-tainted’ 2/3rd majority. Taking a swipe a

On December thirteenth, nineteen-sixty-two, a Central Intelligence Agency memorandum addressed to the Director of Central Intelligence and the Deputy Director for Research discussed the approval system for BOW TIE missions over the Taiwan Strait. This document is archived at The Black Vault. This record, a two-page memorandum, was approved for release on January ninth, two-thousand-two, under the authority of the Central Intelligence Agency's declassification review program. The document states: "MEMORANDUM FOR: Director of Central Intelligence VIA: Deputy Director (Research) SUBJECT: Approval System for BOW TIE Missions (Taiwan Strait). I. [redacted] [redacted] felt it desirable to alert the Director to the fact that at the Special Group on Thursday, December thirteenth, the J-R-C would be requesting approval for C-I-N-C-P-A-C to execute a specified number of BOW TIE missions over the Taiwan Strait program without referral in each case to the D-D-I or Special Group. In answer to my qu

Declassified, a Storyflo podcast. This declassified C-I-A record, dated December thirtieth, nineteen sixty-two, offers a preliminary intelligence assessment of Chinese military activity near the North Vietnamese border, based on aerial reconnaissance. You can find this document at theblackvault.com. This document was released by the C-I-A under Freedom of Information Act case number F-two thousand fifteen-zero zero six four six. It was declassified by the C-I-A on August twenty-eighth, two thousand twenty. MEMORANDUM FOR: The Director of Central Intelligence. SUBJECT: Preliminary Comment on G-R-C one three six, flown on December twenty-seventh, nineteen sixty-two. One. This mission was successful in providing several items of new intelligence despite the fact that many targets were obscured by adverse weather. Two. Jet fighter strength at Kunming has been increased. The flight of at least twenty jet fighters to this field was reflected in communications intelligence on December twenty-

Declassified. Today, we examine a Central Intelligence Agency mission summary from January fourth, nineteen-sixty-three, detailing aerial reconnaissance failures over China and North Vietnam. This declassified record is available at archive.org, sourced from The Black Vault. This document was released under the Freedom of Information Act by the Central Intelligence Agency, with a declassification date of January twenty-fourth, two thousand three. The release authority was R D P sixty-three dash zero zero three thirteen A zero zero zero five zero zero zero four zero zero zero two dash one. The document, titled "Mission Summary," is a memorandum for the Assistant Deputy Director, Research, signed by Jack C. Ledford, Colonel, Operations Officer, Special Activities. It begins: "One. Mission G R C one hundred thirty-three, scheduled for the Szechwan Basin, took off January twenty-second, zero zero zero zero Zulu, and landed January twenty-third, zero five two zero Zulu. The mission aborted

Today, Declassified presents a Central Intelligence Agency memorandum from January seventh, nineteen-sixty-three, regarding proposed U-2 reconnaissance over North Vietnam and South China. This document offers insight into early Cold War intelligence-gathering priorities. You can find this record at documents2.theblackvault.com. This document was released by the Central Intelligence Agency under FOIA case number C-2009-0063, declassified on December fifth, two-thousand-one, under the authority of the Automatic Declassification Program. It remains a raw historical record. The document, titled "Memorandum For: Director of Central Intelligence, Subject: Request for Additional Coverage of North Vietnam and South China," states: "One. This paper contains a recommendation in paragraph six. Two. At its meeting on January fourth, the Committee on Overhead Reconnaissance reviewed the need for Far Eastern U-2 reconnaissance, account being taken of the report that a repeat of the Szechwan Basin ha

From the C-I-A, this is a declassified record concerning the state of Sino-Soviet relations at the new year, dated January seventh, nineteen sixty-three. This document offers insight into the escalating ideological rift between two major communist powers during the Cold War. You can find this document at documents2.theblackvault.com. This document was released by the Central Intelligence Agency in May, two thousand seven, under the automatic declassification provisions of Executive Order one two nine five eight, as amended. The declassification authority was the C-I-A Directorate of Operations. The document, titled "The State of Sino-Soviet Relations at the New Year," begins: "This is a working paper; an early publication of our semi-annual report on the state of the Sino-Soviet dispute. The paper discusses developments since late August (the date of our last report). We reaffirm in this paper our belief that, sooner or later, an open break between the Soviet and Chinese parties is pro

This is "Declassified", a storyflo podcast. Today, we examine a declassified Central Intelligence Agency memorandum concerning U-2 and K-H-7 reconnaissance over Communist China, dated January sixteenth, nineteen-sixty-three. This document provides a glimpse into early Cold War aerial surveillance efforts and their operational challenges. The record is accessible at archive.org via the Black Vault. This document was released by the Central Intelligence Agency under a Freedom of Information Act request, with a declassification date of May thirty-first, two-thousand-and-two. It represents a declassified record from the Office of the Deputy Director for Research. The memorandum, titled "Action Memorandum No. A-one-six-one on Communist China", is addressed to the Executive Director and signed by Herbert Scoville, Junior, Deputy Director for Research. It states: "One. In response to your action memorandum, paragraph two-F, I am herewith submitting a memorandum (T-C-S-three-three-nine-three-s

From storyflo. This is your daily audio brief. Jessica, September 10th. The day in ten — let's begin with the story drawing the most coverage. Let's get into it. First, from The Hindu Top. Supreme Court dismisses gangster Abu Salem’s plea claiming completion of 25-year prison term. The former

U.S. intelligence cable on Taiwan‑U.S. military relations, January twenty‑first, nineteen sixty‑three, a declassified diplomatic communication that illustrates the language of coordination between Washington and its overseas posts during the early Cold War. The record is hosted on The Black Vault, a public archive of government documents. The cable was released to the public through a digital upload on The Black Vault, which makes the material available under the agency’s declassification authority. The upload includes the full text of the original transmission, preserving the formatting and any redaction markers present in the source. No specific Freedom of Information Act case number is attached to this release; the document is presented as part of the broader collection of U.S. intelligence reports on China and Taiwan. The document reads as follows: “2i JANUARY 1963 ae FOR CLOUGH FROM HARRIMAN CINGPAG FOR POLAD BLUE LION YOUR TAMI CONCUR FULLY IN POSITION YOU PROPOSE TO TAKE WITH ‘3

This declassified Central Intelligence Agency record, a Photographic Interpretation Report, concerns Mission G-R-C One-Thirty-Six from December twenty-eighth, nineteen-sixty-two, detailing intelligence targets in China and North Vietnam. It is available through the Black Vault archive at documents-two-dot-the-black-vault-dot-com. This document was approved for release on August ninth, two-thousand-one, under the authority of the C-I-A's historical review program. It has been declassified in accordance with executive orders and is now part of the public record. The document is titled, "Photographic Interpretation Report M-C-I Mission G-R-C One-Thirty-Six, Twenty-Eighth December Nineteen-Sixty-Two," and was issued by the National Photographic Interpretation Center in February nineteen-sixty-three. It bears the classification "Secret." A warning states: "This document contains information affecting the national defense of the United States, within the meaning of Title Eighteen, sections S

Today's episode of Declassified features a Central Intelligence Agency memorandum, dated February fourth, nineteen-sixty-three, concerning the review of nuclear energy targets in China. This document offers a glimpse into early American intelligence efforts to monitor the People's Republic of China's nascent nuclear program. You can find this declassified record at documents2.theblackvault.com. This document was released by the Central Intelligence Agency under the Freedom of Information Act. It was declassified on October twenty-second, two-thousand-three, by an authorized declassification authority. The document is an example of routine intelligence analysis and reporting during the Cold War era. The document reads: MEMORANDUM FOR: Director of Central Intelligence. SUBJECT: Review of Nuclear Energy Targets in China. One. In response to your instruction, C-O-M-O-R has examined what targets in Communist China might be associated with nuclear energy activities over and above those which

This Declassified briefing focuses on a declassified Central Intelligence Agency airgram from March thirteenth, nineteen-sixty-three, titled "Counterattack in 1963?" It details U.S. intelligence assessments of Chinese Nationalist plans for a mainland invasion. This document is available at vault.fbi.gov and documents2.theblackvault.com. This document was released under the Freedom of Information Act as part of the U.S. Intelligence on China CI01555 collection. It was declassified on November thirtieth, nineteen-ninety-nine, by the National Archives and Records Administration, specifically by the Assassination Records Review Board, or A-A-R-B, under exemption B-one. The airgram, sent from Taipei, states: "President Chiang Kai-shek is reported by one U.S. official to have told him on February eighth that a revolt against the Chinese Communist regime would occur during nineteen-sixty-three and that this would provide the G-R-C with its long-awaited opportunity to counterattack the mainlan

From storyflo. This is your daily audio brief. Jessica, September 8th. The day in ten — let's begin with the story drawing the most coverage. Let's get into it. First, from NPR Business. What to know about Canada's escalating trade war with the U.S.. TORONTO — Canada struck back at U.S. Presid

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From storyflo. This is your daily audio brief. Jessica, September 1st. The morning read — ten stories, balanced sourcing throughout. Let's get into it. First, from BBC News (Top). Russian strike hits rail workers in new deadly attacks on Kyiv. At least 12 people have been killed and 17 injured

From storyflo. This is your daily audio brief. Jessica, August 31st. The morning read — ten stories, balanced sourcing throughout. Let's get into it. First, from Straits Times. Another Ukrainian town lies in ruins as Russians creep closer. DRUZHKIVKA, Ukraine, Aug 31 - Burned out cars. Rubble

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From storyflo. This is your daily audio brief. Jessica, August 29th. The morning read — ten stories, balanced sourcing throughout. Let's get into it. First, from Channel News Asia. Number of missing in deadly Nepal, China floods soars to nearly 3,000. The death toll has risen to more than 600,

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From storyflo. This is your daily audio brief. It's Jessica, August 26th. Ten stories from overnight — sourcing first, takes second. Let's get into it. First, from The Hindu Top. Seven killed, nine Chinese workers missing in Russia gas complex fire. The fire, which broke out on Tuesday (August

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From storyflo. This is your daily audio brief. It's Jessica. August 22nd. The news desk — ten stories, here's the one that opens it. Let's get into it. First, from The Hindu Top. 'Risks weakening worker safeguards': Congress on SC's ‘industry’ definition judgment. The Congress on Saturday (Aug