Wednesday, December 2, 2015

US Federal Reserve likely to raise interest rates

U.S. Federal reserve chair Janet Yellen is signalling that it is likely the Federal Open Market Committee will raise interest rates, probably at it's December meeting.

During a speech to the Economic Club of Washington, she said the U.S. economy has recovered from the worst of the Great recession and financial collapse of 7 years ago, but the future is always uncertain.

And she told the crowd, not matter what decision is taken, any interest rate increases will be small and over time.

IN: "That the...
OUT: ...over time."
DUR: 26


***

14 dead in California shooting

At least 14 are dead and 14 injured in a mass shooting at a mental health facility in San Bernadino, California.

Initial reports indicate three gunmen stormed the Inland Regional Center for social services.

Jarrod Burguan (berr-GWAN) is the chief of the San Bernardino California police.

IN: "What we .... 
OUT: ...are injured."
DUR: 18


At the time of the press briefing, San Bernardino California Police Chief Jarrod Burguan said the suspects are at large.

IN: "Information that...
OUT: ...this point."
DUR: 14


Chief Burguan indicated to reporters the incident could be described as domestic terrorism.

IN: "Preliminary information....
OUT: ...type of long guns (crosstalk)."
DUR: 13


Despite the suggestion by Chief Burguan that the shooting could described as domestic terrorism, the FBI director for the Los Angeles Office, David Bauditch, says the investigation is just getting underway.

IN: "I know...
OUT: ..investigation proceeds."
DUR: 23


***

UK MPs VOTE FOR SYRIA AIR STRIKES

British lawmakers have voted in favour or air strikes on Islamic State targets in Syria.

The UK is already bombing IS positions in Iraq but can now extend its mission across the border.

The motion for air strikes passed comfortably - by 397 votes to 223.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

IN: "In a
OUT: SOC
DUR: 56 seconds

((WRAP))

AIR: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1203result-ob-air.mp3
ARN: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1203result-ob-arn.mp3
FM4: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1203result-ob-fm4.mp3
GENERIC: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1203result-ob-generic.mp3
ICRT: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1203result-ob-icrt.mp3
RNZ: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1203result-ob-rnz.mp3
SRN: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1203result-ob-srn.mp3
VATICAN: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1203result-ob-vatican.mp3
NIGERIA: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1203result-ob-von.mp3
ZIZ: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1203result-ob-ziz.mp3

Obama renews gun control call after California shootings

Police in California are continuing to search for at least one gunman after a mass shooting in the city of San Bernardino.

Several people are reported to have been killed at a social services center that caters for the developmentally disabled.

Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

IN:  "Witnesses say…."
OUT:  SOC
DUR:  30 seconds


(ALT)

President Obama was briefed about the shooting at the White House and told America’s CBS network that the attack only reiterates the country’s need to adopt stricter gun control laws.

IN:  “We don’t …..”
OUT:  “….in other countries”
DUR:  29 seconds


EYEWITNESS: Mass shooting in California, police hunt at least 1 suspect


Police in California are searching for at least one gunman after a mass shooting in the city of San Bernardino.

There are reports that at least 3 people are dead and at least 20 wounded.

Police are currently searching for at least one suspect.

Marie Henning, was working in a nearby office whern the incident began...

IN:  I was sitting...'
OUT: '...protective gear'
DUR: 20 secs

Manhunt in California after mass shooting

Police in California are searching for at least one gunman after a mass shooting in the city of San Bernardino.


The incident took place at a social services center, about 60 miles east of Los Angeles.


There are reports that at least 3 people are dead and twenty injured.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


IN:  "Homicide detectives…."

OUT:  SOC 

DUR:  30 seconds


AIR:  http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1202shootings2-sm-air.mp3

ARN:  http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1202shootings2-sm-arn.mp3

FM4:  http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1202shootings2-sm-fm4.mp3

ICRT: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1202shootings2-sm-icrt.mp3

NIGERIA:  http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1202shootings2-sm-von.mp3

RNZ:  http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1202shootings2-sm-rnz.mp3

VATICAN:  http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1202shootings2-sm-vat.mp3

ZIZ:  http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1202shootings2-sm-ziz.mp3

GENERIC:  http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1202shootings2-sm-generic.mp3

Mutiple deaths feared in California mass shooting

As many as 20 people are feared to have been wounded in another mass shooting in America.

The incident took place in San Bernardino, about 60 miles east from Los Angeles.

As massive police operation is underway there, as our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

IN:  "The shootings…."
OUT:  SOC
DUR:  28 seconds


Reports of ISIS video purportedly showing beheading of alleged Russian spy

LEAD:


ISIS has reportedly released a video allegedly showing a beheading of an alleged Russian spy.  There has been no reaction fro Moscow so far. Julia Lyubova has more.


IN: For now these are unconfirmed reports..


OUT: SOC


DUR: 35'


AIR: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1202video-jl-air.mp3

ARN: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1202video-jl-arn.mp3

FM4: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1202video-jl-fm4.mp3

ICRT: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1202video-jl-icrt.mp3

NIGERIA: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1202video-jl-von.mp3

RNZ: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1202video-jl-rnz.mp3

SRN: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1202video-jl-srn.mp3

VATICAN: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1202video-jl-vatican.mp3

ZIZ: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1202video-jl-ziz.mp3

GENERIC: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1202video-jl-generic.mp3

SABC News: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1202video-jl-sabc.mp3

Iran had plans to develop nuclear weapons, IAEA finds

Iran had embarked on a project to develop nuclear weapons but did not follow through beyond early plans and experiments, according to latest findings by the UN's nuclear watchdog.


The assessment by the International Atomic Energy Agency is part of an investigation that could bring Iran closer to sanctions relief under a major deal with world powers.


UN Correspondent Liling Tan reports from New York.


IN: "The IAEA's assessment..."

OUT: SOC

DUR: 42 seconds


AIR: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1202-IAEAiran-lt-air.mp3

ARN: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1202-IAEAiran-lt-arn.mp3 

FM4: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1202-IAEAiran-lt-fm4.mp3 

GENERIC: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1202-IAEAiran-lt-gen.mp3

ICRT: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1202-IAEAiran-lt-icrt.mp3 

RNZ: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1202-IAEAiran-lt-rnz.mp3 

SABC: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1202-IAEAiran-lt-sabc.mp3

SRN: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1202-IAEAiran-lt-srn.mp3 

VATICAN: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1202-IAEAiran-lt-vat.mp3

NIGERIA: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1202-IAEAiran-lt-von.mp3 

ZIZ: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1202-IAEAiran-lt-ziz.mp3

Europol conducts smuggling raids across Europe

Europol conducted simultaneous raids across Europe Wednesday, arresting over twenty people who allegedly are part of an organized crime ring profiting off of human smuggling.

Police say the organization has been bringing around 100 people into Europe every day since it began operating in 2013.

Our Europe correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more. 

IN: "Europol arrested..."
OUT: SOC
DUR: 34 seconds

US Governor Christie Firm on Barring Syrian Refugees from Entering New Jersey

The governor of the US state of New Jersey, Chris Christie, is staying
firm on his stance to keep Syrian refugees out of the state. 30 other
US governors have made the same pledge following the Paris attacks.
Governor Christie, who is a Republican presidential candidate, says he
places homeland security as a top priority in his campaign.

Laura Cantekin reports from New York.

IN: "Governor Christie..."
OUT: SOC
DUR: 38 secs.

AIR: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1202NJrefugee-lc-air.mp3
ARN: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1202NJrefugee-lc-arn.mp3
FM4: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1202NJrefugee-lc-fm4.mp3
GENERIC: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1202NJrefugee-lc-generic.mp3
ICRT: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1202NJrefugee-lc-icrt.mp3
NIGERIA: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1202NJrefugee-lc-von.mp3
RNZ: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1202NJrefugee-lc-rnz.mp3
SABC: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1202NJrefugee-lc-sabc.mp3
SRN: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1202NJrefugee-lc-srn.mp3
VATICAN: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1202NJrefugee-lc-vat.mp3
ZIZ: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1202NJrefugee-lc-ziz.mp3

Former Guinean President faces up to five years in US jail

A former Guinean President faces up to five years in jail, after pleading guilty to smuggling money into the US.

Sekouba Konate tried to sneak in more than $64,000 on a flight to Washington from Ethiopia in 2013. 

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

IN:"Known as..."
OUT: SOC
DUR: 42 seconds

American woman completes 20-year sentence for aiding Peruvian rebels

An American woman jailed in Peru for helping rebel forces 20 years ago, has been released and is heading home to New York.
Lori Berenson was convicted of aiding the MRTA revolutionary movement, which was involved in a long campaign of kidnappings and killings.
As our Washington correspondent John Clarke reports, Ms Berenson's release follows years of legal action.

IN: "Lori Berenson was convicted...
OUT: SOC
DUR: 39"






Black Friday breaks gun background check record

According to the FBI a record amount of Americans had their
backgrounds checked for gun purchases on Black Friday.

Some 185,345 requests were processed and came on a day when a gunman
killed three people at Planned Parenthood clinic in Colorado.

William Denselow reports from New York.

IN: "Black Friday is..."
OUT: SOC
DUR: 39 seconds

AIR: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1202Guns-wd-air.mp3
ARN: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1202Guns-wd-arn.mp3
FM4: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1202Guns-wd-fm4.mp3
GENERIC: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1202Guns-wd-generic.mp3
ICRT: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1202Guns-wd-icrt.mp3
NIGERIA: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1202Guns-wd-von.mp3
RNZ: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1202Guns-wd-rnz.mp3
SRN: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1202Guns-wd-srn.mp3
VATICAN: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1202Guns-wd-vat.mp3
ZIZ: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1202Guns-wd-ziz.mp3

GITMO Detainee Held Wrongfully for 13 Years

The U-S has been holding a Yemeni man prisoner at Guantanamo Bay for 13 years by mistake. U-S officials say the inmate at GITMO appears to have been a victim of mistaken identity. 
Ellen Scott reports from Washington. 

IN: "37 year old"
OUT: SOC
DUR: :38

Yahoo ‘May Spin Off Stake in Alibaba’, Weighs Sale of Core Internet Business

The board of Yahoo is reported to be discussing the possible sale of the company's internet business, according to Reuters and the Wall Street Journal.


Yahoo's also expected to consider spinning off its stake in the Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba.


Lorna Shaddick reports from New York.

IN: Yahoo has so far...
OUT: SOC
DUR: 45 seconds
POT: 30 seconds

AIR: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1202yahoo-ls-air.mp3
ARN: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1202yahoo-ls-arn.mp3
FM4: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1202yahoo-ls-fm4.mp3
GENERIC: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1202yahoo-ls-generic.mp3
ICRT: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1202yahoo-ls-icrt.mp3
NIGERIA: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1202yahoo-ls-von.mp3
RNZ: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1202yahoo-ls-rnz.mp3
SRN: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1202yahoo-ls-srn.mp3
VATICAN: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1202yahoo-ls-vatican.mp3
ZIZ: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1202yahoo-ls-ziz.mp3

FIFA meets in Switzerland under pressure to reform

FIFA's executive committee began its 2-day meeting in Switzerland on Wednesday.

Soccer's governing body is under tremendous pressure to reform after a series of corruption scandals this year

Our correspondent Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

IN: At the meetings…
OUT: SOC
DUR: :34

Argentina's Ex President found guilty of embezzlement

A court in Buenos Aires has sentenced Argentina's former President Carlos Saul Menem to four and half years in jail for embezzlement.

According to the court, Mr. Menem oversaw the embezzlement of public funds that were used to pay government officials back in the 1990's

Andrea Arenas reports.

IN: "Investigators in..."
OUT: SOC
TIME: 41 Seconds

UK MPs DEBATE SYRIA MISSION

UK MPs are debating whether to carry out air strikes in Syria against Islamic State targets, ahead of a vote later (2200G).

Prime Minister David Cameron renewed his calls for British military action to be extended from Iraq into Syria in the wake of the Paris attacks.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

IN: "David…
OUT: SOC
DUR: 53 seconds

((WRAP))

AIR: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1202debate-ob-air.mp3
ARN: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1202debate-ob-arn.mp3
FM4: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1202debate-ob-fm4.mp3
ICRT: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1202debate-ob-icrt.mp3
NIGERIA: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1202debate-ob-von.mp3
RNZ: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1202debate-ob-rnz.mp3
SRN: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1202debate-ob-srn.mp3
VATICAN: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1202debate-ob-vatican.mp3
ZIZ: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1202debate-ob-ziz.mp3
GENERIC: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1202debate-ob-generic.mp3

Xinhua: US Govt Hacking Attack Wasn't State Sponsored

China's official news agency Xinhua says an investigation into a massive theft of US government data was criminal and not state-sponsored.

The findings come as US and Chinese officials meet to improve relations on cyber issues.

From Washington Daniel Ryntjes reports.

IN: Last year personal...
OUT: SOC
DUR: 36"