Wednesday, November 29, 2017

Trump Pushes for New Sanctions on North Korea

President Donald Trump says additional sanctions will be imposed on North Korea, following its latest missile test.

He sent a message via twitter after a phone call urging China's President Xi Jinping to step up the pressure.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports.

IN: In a tweet...
OUT: SOC
DUR: 34"



Posted by at

Pres. Trump retweets multiple far-right videos

The President of the United States has come in for widespread criticism after retweeting three reportedly inflammatory anti-Muslim videos.  

Donald Trump shared the videos, which came from a far-right group's twitter account, with his Forty-three million followers early Wednesday morning. 

In Washington here's Kevin McAleese

IN: Trump as...'
OUT: SOC
DUR: 35 secs


Posted by at

Today show host Matt Lauer sacked for inappropriate behavior

Matt Lauer, the host of the popular Today show produced by NBC News, has been sacked following a detailed complaint of inappropriate workplace behavior.

His firing has caught the attention of the American president, who is posting repeatedly about Matt Lauer and what the American president terms as "fake news."

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

IN: "Investigate, demands...
OUT: SOC
DUR: 1:05
POT: 41 or 35


***
Posted by at

TRUMP SHARES FAR-RIGHT UK TWEETS

US President Donald Trump has shared three anti-Muslim videos posted on twitter by a far-right British group.

They were originally tweeted by Jayda Fransen, deputy leader of Britain First.

The group is a fringe organisation which some UK MPs say should be proscribed as a terrorist group.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt says the President is sharing content posted by a deeply controversial outfit.

IN: "Britain First…
OUT: ….you Trump'."
DUR: 42 seconds

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1129trump-ob1.mp3

ALT:

UK correspondent Olly Barratt says the President is sharing content posted by a deeply controversial outfit.

IN: "Condemnation…
OUT: …terrorism."
DUR: 35 seconds
Posted by at

UK could pay 50bn Euros for Brexit 'Divorce Bill'

Reports suggest that the UK will offer the European Union around 50 billion euros (60 billion dollars) as a settlement before it leaves the bloc.


The so-called 'divorce bill' has been a main issue of disagreement  in the first stage of Brexit negotiations. But Brussels is reportedly welcoming the sum.


Our UK correspondent Natalie Powell reports…


IN: The UK is

OUT: SOC

DUR: 32 seconds



AIR: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1129brexitbill-np-air.mp3 

ARN: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1129brexitbill-np-arn.mp3 

FM4: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1129brexitbill-np-fm4.mp3 

GENERIC: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1129brexitbill-np-generic.mp3

ICRT: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1129brexitbill-np-icrt.mp3 

NIGERIA: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1129brexitbill-np-von.mp3 

RNZ: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1129brexitbill-np-rnz.mp3 

SRN: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1129brexitbill-np-srn.mp3 

VATICAN: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1129brexitbill-np-vatican.mp3 

ZIZ: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1129brexitbill-np-ziz.mp3

938: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1129brexitbill-np-938.mp3


Posted by at

CHINA: 'GRAVE CONCERNS' OVER NORTH KOREA LAUNCH

The Chinese Foreign Ministry says it has "grave concerns" about North Korea's latest nuclear test.

Pyongyang says the test of Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile proved the country has the capability to reach cities across the United States.

Our US Correspondent Simon Marks is in Beijing.

IN:  "The Chinese government…."
OUT:  "….backing down"
DUR:  25 seconds

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1129china-marks1.mp3
Posted by at

Tillerson calls US Commitment to NATO Ironclad

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says America has an ironclad commitment to NATO.

The diplomat is on a mission to reassure European allies worried about Russia before he crosses the Atlantic next week for a series of meetings. 

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels

IN: Despite working…
OUT: STND OUT
DUR: 37 seconds



Posted by at

NORTH KOREA CLAIMS ENTIRE U.S. NOW IN RANGE

North Korea says its test of a new intercontinental ballistic missile shows it is now capable of reaching all of the United States.

State television in Pyongyang says North Korea is now a nuclear state.

The missile landed in Japanese waters, with the latest test defying UN sanctions on the country's weapons programme.

US correspondent Simon Marks - en route to China - says President Donald Trump's next steps are being closely watched.

IN: "Defence…
OUT: …eastern Russia."
DUR: 27 seconds

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1129nkorea-marks1.mp3
Posted by at

BREXIT 'DIVORCE BILL AGREED' - REPORTS

The UK has reportedly offered a higher so-called 'divorce bill' to Brussels of around 50 billion euros.

It's being widely reported in the UK media that such a sum has been offered and is being welcomed by EU negotiators.

The divorce payment has been a key stumbling block as the UK tries to move Brexit talks onto the next phase after December.

George Parker of the Financial Times this new offer might be difficult for some Brexiteers to swallow.

IN: "They've been…
OUT: …it were."
DUR: 15 seconds

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1129brexit-parker1.mp3

ALT:

Peter Foster is the Telegraph's Europe editor - he says this could be an important moment.

IN: "There is…
OUT: …negotiation."
DUR: 16 seconds

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1129brexit-foster1.mp3
Posted by at

Assisted dying bill passes Victorian parliament and will become law

Australia's only assisted-dying scheme will be legal in the southern State of Victoria from mid-2019 after state parliament passed controversial legislation following more than 100 hours of debate.
Arthur Stevens has the details from Melbourne

IN: "The Victorian government-led..."
OUT: SOC
DUR: 48 sec

938: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1129dying-as-938.mp3
FM4: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1129dying-as-fm4.mp3
RNZ: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1129dying-as-rnz.mp3
VATI:
http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1129dying-as-vat.mp3
SRN: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1129dying-as-srn.mp3
GENERIC: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1129dying-as-gen.mp3
ZIZ: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1129dying-as-ziz.mp3
VON: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1129dying-as-von.mp3
ICRT: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1129dying-as-icrt.mp3
ARN: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1129dying-as-arn.mp3
Posted by at

Same sex marriage bill passed by Australian senate

In Australia, the landmark bill legalising same-sex marriage has cleared the Senate in Canberra without any major changes, and will now return to the lower house, the House of Representatives for final assent and become law.
Arthur Stevens has more

IN: "The bill, tabled by..."
OUT: SOC
DUR: 37 sec

938: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1129ozssm-as-938.mp3
FM4: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1129ozssm-as-fm4.mp3
RNZ: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1129ozssm-as-rnz.mp3
VATI:
http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1129ozssm-as-vat.mp3
SRN: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1129ozssm-as-srn.mp3
GENERIC: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1129ozssm-as-gen.mp3
ZIZ: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1129ozssm-as-ziz.mp3
VON: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1129ozssm-as-von.mp3
ICRT: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1129ozssm-as-icrt.mp3
ARN: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1129ozssm-as-arn.mp3
Posted by at

NYC terror suspect pleads not guilty

The New York City suspect, accused of killing eight people by running
over them with a truck, has pleaded not guilty to murder and terrorism
charges.

Sayfullo Saipov entered his plea at a federal court following the
attack on Halloween.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

IN: "Prosecutors..."
OUT: SOC
DUR: 40 seconds

AIR: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1128terror-nh-air.mp3
ARN: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1128terror-nh-arn.mp3
FM4: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1128terror-nh-fm4.mp3
GEN: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1128terror-nh-gen.mp3
ICRT: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1128terror-nh-icrt.mp3
RNZ: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1128terror-nh-rnz.mp3
SRN: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1128terror-nh-srn.mp3
VATICAN: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1128terror-nh-vat.mp3
VON: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1128terror-nh-von.mp3
ZIZ: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1128terror-nh-ziz.mp3
938: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1128terror-nh-938.mp3
SABC: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1128terror-nh-sabc.mp3
Posted by at

Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Libyan militia leader acquitted of murder in Benghazi attack

A former Libyan militia leader has been found guilty of terrorism over the 2012 attack on the US consulate in Benghazi, but he's been acquitted of murder.

Ahmed Abu Khattala was seized by US commandos in Libya and taken to the US for trial.

As our Washington correspondent John Clarke reports, the case is the latest twist in a long-running controversy over responsibility for the deadly attack.

IN: "Ahmed Abu Khattala..
OUT: SOC
DUR: 39"



Posted by at

North Korea launches ballistic missile

President Trump says the US will "take care of it" following North Korea's latest missile launch.

The Pentagon says it believes an intercontinental ballistic missile travelled for 1,000km (620 miles) before falling into the Sea of Japan early on Wednesday morning local time.

Our US Correspondent Harry Horton reports.


IN: "This is the ..."
OUT: SOC
DUR: 0"37

Posted by at

Pres. Trump thinks North Korea launch will force budget changes

U.S. President Donald Trump thinks the Democrats will change their tune on tax reform and the federal budget.

The U.S. Congress needs to reach a deal a funding the continuing operations of the federal government by December 8, but Democratic leaders refused to participate in White House talks after the American president attacked them on social media.

U.S. President Donald Trump repeated some of his attacks on the Democrats, but then said they need to come to the table following North Korea's missile launch.

IN: "But we are...
OUT: ...on that now."
DUR: 24


House Minority leader Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer refused to attend the White House meeting, saying President Trump isn't serious about compromise and it was nothing but a photo op.

U.S. President Donald Trump thinks North Korea's actions force them to change their minds.

IN: "So they didn't ... 
OUT: ...fairly quickly."
DUR: 23


***
Posted by at

Democrats blame Pres. Trump's twitter habit for political impasse

Democratic Congressional leaders are blaming U.S. President Donald Trump's twitter habit for the political impasse over how to fund the U.S. government, tax reform and other legislative issues.

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer refused to  attend a White House meeting aftre the President predicted on social media they wouldn't agree to any deal.

Democrat Chuck Schumer wants the President to put down the phone and get serious:

IN: "With his....
OUT: ...be done."
DUR: 24


***
Posted by at

Pentagon report shows US troop numbers in Iraq and Syria much higher than previous figures


According to a report released by the Department of Defense in Washington, the number of US troops in Syria and Iraq is significantly higher than figures previously acknowledged by the Pentagon.

The news comes after the Pentagon also revised up its official figures for Afghanistan earlier this year.

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has the details:

Posted by at

Democrats aren't serious - Sen. McConnell

Senator Mitch McConnell doesn't believe the Democrats are serious about dealing with the political issues facing the government, including the fact that funding runs out December 8.

U.S. President Donald Trump posted on social media, he doesn't see a deal with the Democrats because all they want to do is raise taxes.

Minority leaders Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer confirmed, they would not participate in discussions at the White House on funding the federal government or tax reform.

Republican Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell:

IN: " I never... 
OUT: ...fiscal year."
DUR: 23


***
Posted by at

North Korea a threat to all responsible nations - Sec. Tillerson

North Korea has test fired a ballistic missile, the first such test in two months.

The regime of Kim Jong Un and the Trump administration have exchanged a series of insults, whilst additional sanctions have been imposed following a series of votes at the United Nations.

Just before the missile test was confirmed, U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson thanked European allies for their recognition of the threat North Korea poses.

IN: "Our European...
OUT: ...Korean peninsula."
DUR: 20


***
Posted by at

Democrats refuse to negotiate with Pres. Trump

Top Democratic Congressional leaders say they will not negotiate with U.S. President Donald Trump, after he posted on social media, he sees no deal with them.

House Minority leader Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority leader Chuck Schumer do want to keep working with their Republican counterparts. 

Speaker of the House Paul Ryan and Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell want the Democrats to put aside what they term are excuses and antics.

On the floor of the U.S. Senate, Chuck Schumer says it doesn't make any sense to talk with a person who dismisses any compromise out of hand.

IN: "Leader Pelosi....
OUT: ...that confront us."
DUR: 29


Senator Chuck Schumer says they do want to talk with the Republicans about the wide range of legislative and policy issues facing the Congress.

IN: "There's so much...
OUT: ...got it done."
DUR: 22


***
Posted by at
Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)