Airstrikes have continued in Syria's Eastern Ghouta suburb, including
reports of chlorine gas used on the rebel-held area.
That's despite the United Nations Security Council unanimously
approving a country-wide ceasefire on Saturday.
Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Sunday, February 25, 2018
UK opposition leader to set out Brexit stance
Britain’s opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn is due to deliver a key speech on his party’s approach to Brexit.
The Labour party chief could pave the way to a parliamentary defeat for Theresa May’s government by backing an amendment to keep the UK in a customs union with the EU.
Paul Barber reports from London.
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OUT: SOC
DUR: 54 seconds
Saturday, February 24, 2018
UN pass resolution on Syria
The United Nations Security Council has unanimously adopted a
resolution demanding that all parties in Syria adhere to a 30 day
ceasefire.
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights estimate that over 500 people
have died in the district of Eastern Ghouta over the past seven days.
The UN's Secretary General Antonio Guterres describes the situation on
the ground in the region outside Damascus as hell on earth.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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resolution demanding that all parties in Syria adhere to a 30 day
ceasefire.
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights estimate that over 500 people
have died in the district of Eastern Ghouta over the past seven days.
The UN's Secretary General Antonio Guterres describes the situation on
the ground in the region outside Damascus as hell on earth.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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OUT: ...SOC"
DUR: 44 seconds
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Friday, February 23, 2018
More charges for Turpin parents in California abuse case
A couple from California, who are accused of neglecting their 13
children, are facing more charges after their latest court hearing.
The case came to light after police found siblings shackled to their
beds at the family home. Prosecutors say they were malnourished and
living in filthy conditions.
David and Louise Turpin are facing multiple charges of torture, false
imprisonment and abuse. Louise Turpin is also accused of assault, and
David Turpin of lewd conduct with a minor.
The couple deny all the charges against them.
Frances Read reports from Los Angeles where the siblings are being looked after.
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children, are facing more charges after their latest court hearing.
The case came to light after police found siblings shackled to their
beds at the family home. Prosecutors say they were malnourished and
living in filthy conditions.
David and Louise Turpin are facing multiple charges of torture, false
imprisonment and abuse. Louise Turpin is also accused of assault, and
David Turpin of lewd conduct with a minor.
The couple deny all the charges against them.
Frances Read reports from Los Angeles where the siblings are being looked after.
IN: "The younger children
OUT: to them.
DUR: 54"
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Former Trump Adviser Gates Pleads to Felony
A former campaign aide to Donald Trump has plead guilty to conspiracy and making a false statements.
Rick Gates' plea turns up the pressure on his former business associate Paul Manfort, who is Trump's former campaign chairman.
US correspondent Rachel Silverman has details.
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Mateship, friendship underscored by Pres. Trump & PM Turnbull
Differences on policy and positions remained clear as U.S. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Trump tried to emphasize their personal relationship and mateship.
The two men wanted to emphasize how they can work together, despite seeing guns, trade and other issues very differently.
Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:
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DUR: 52
POT: 38
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US embassy in Israel moving to Jerusalem in May
The State Department in Washington is confirming that the US embassy in Israel will move to Jerusalem in May.
Last year US President Donald Trump triggered an angry reaction from Arab nations when he announced the relocation of the embassy from Tel Aviv, recognising Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
And as our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson reports, the move has been brought forward sharply:
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OUT: "...already in Jerusalem."
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UN documents alleged crimes against humanity in South Sudan
A report released by the United Nations states that 40 officials in
South Sudan may be responsible for crimes against humanity.
UN human rights investigators say that in some cases, children were
made to watch their mothers being raped and killed.
Violence in the country erupted in 2013 and over four million people
are believed to have been displaced.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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South Sudan may be responsible for crimes against humanity.
UN human rights investigators say that in some cases, children were
made to watch their mothers being raped and killed.
Violence in the country erupted in 2013 and over four million people
are believed to have been displaced.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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DUR: 32 seconds
FL Governor proposes tougher gun restrictions
Florida's Governor is pushing for changes to the state's gun laws in the wake of last week's mass shooting at a high school in the state.
Republican Rick Scott's proposed overhaul includes new restrictions on gun sales which put him on a collision course with the National Rifle Association.
Reporter Steve Mort in Florida says the state's lawmakers are likely to now to take up Mr Scott's suggestions.
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ALT: Reporter Steve Mort in Florida says Rick Scott also proposed moves to restrict sales to those with mental illness.
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OUT: …mass shootings"
DUR: 22 seconds
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ALT: Meanwhile, President Trump is slamming the police officer who failed to engage the shooter during last week's massacre.
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OUT: … from occurring"
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Republican Rick Scott's proposed overhaul includes new restrictions on gun sales which put him on a collision course with the National Rifle Association.
Reporter Steve Mort in Florida says the state's lawmakers are likely to now to take up Mr Scott's suggestions.
IN: "Well among…
OUT: … United States"
DUR: 23 seconds
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ALT: Reporter Steve Mort in Florida says Rick Scott also proposed moves to restrict sales to those with mental illness.
IN: "The changes…
OUT: …mass shootings"
DUR: 22 seconds
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ALT: Meanwhile, President Trump is slamming the police officer who failed to engage the shooter during last week's massacre.
IN: "All this…
OUT: … from occurring"
DUR: 31 seconds
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Former Trump Adviser Expected to Make Plea Deal
A former top adviser to Donald Trump's presidential campaign indicted by the special counsel is expected to plead guilty.
A plea deal for Rick Gates would indicate his cooperation with the investigation into Russia's interference in the 2016 election.
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details.
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US Announces New Sanctions on North Korea
President Trump has announced what he's calling 'the heaviest sanctions ever imposed on a country before".
The sanctions will target shipping and trading companies evading existing sanctions on North Korea.
From Washington Daniel Ryntjes reports.
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Pres. Trump again advocates for guns at schools
U.S. President Donald Trump believes American public schools will be safer if there are more guns at schools.
The Broward County Sherriff's office has confirmed they received 18 warnings about Nikolas Cruz, the shooter.
The armed security guard at the high school failed to react when the shooting began and has now been dismissed from the Broward County police force.
En route to give a speech to the Conservative Political Action Conference, President Trump repeated his belief that more guns will make things safer.
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OUT: ...very dangerous places."
DUR: 41
President Trump called the deputy who failed to respond a coward.
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OUT: ...police department."
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EU doubles funding for Sahel region
The European Union is doubling its funding for a multi-national military force in the Sahel region of Africa.
Leaders from Sahel countries have been meeting with their EU, African Union and UN counterparts in Brussels.
Our Europe correspondent Grace Lett reports.
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Pres. Trump to host Australia's PM Turnbull
U.S. President Donald Trump looks forward to enhancing the partnership and alliance between America and Australia, according to a formal preview statement from the White House.
His relationship with Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has been patched up, after getting off on the wrong foot barely a week into Donald Trump's presidency.
Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:
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The purpose...
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‘No customs union’ with EU as UK ministers move towards Brexit strategy
Senior British ministers have reportedly reached a consensus on what type of deal the UK should seek from the European Union as it leaves the bloc.
The apparent agreement came after marathon talks chaired by Prime Minister Theresa May at her country retreat. Mrs May is due to lay out details in public next week.
Paul Barber has more from London.
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OUT: SOC
DUR: 51 seconds
More brand damage for World Cup after hooligans clash
The Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has condemned the football violence during which a policeman died. Moscow's notorious 'Ultra' fans clashed with fans from Athletic Bilbao in Spain, causing a police officer to have a heart attack while trying to stop street battles. Dan Ashby has more.
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German figure skater criticized for ‘Schindler’s List’ music
A German figure skater came under criticism for her musical choice during the Winter Olympics.
Nicole Schott skated to music from the film Schindler's List, a movie about the Nazi holocaust.
Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.
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DUR: :41
Russia wants change to UN Security Council resolution
Russia has questioned the wording of a UN Security Council resolution for a ceasefire in Syria. The draft is calling for a 30-day nationwide truce to come into effect 72 hours after the resolution is passed. But Russia says it doesn't go far enough. Jessica King reports from Moscow.
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DUR: 42 secs
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ARMED OFFICER AT PARKLAND SHOOTING FAILED TO INTERVENE
It's emerged that an armed officer assigned to the Florida school where a fatal shooting took place last week was outside the building as the incident unfolded.
Deputy Scot Peterson was on campus, in uniform, and armed, but did not intervene.
He was suspended after the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School which left 17 dead and has now resigned.
It comes after US President Donald Trump suggested arming some teachers could prevent further school shootings.
Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel says he is 'devastated' by the armed officer's conduct.
IN: "What I…
OUT: …went in."
DUR: 13 seconds
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Deputy Scot Peterson was on campus, in uniform, and armed, but did not intervene.
He was suspended after the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School which left 17 dead and has now resigned.
It comes after US President Donald Trump suggested arming some teachers could prevent further school shootings.
Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel says he is 'devastated' by the armed officer's conduct.
IN: "What I…
OUT: …went in."
DUR: 13 seconds
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UK MINISTERS 'AGREE' BREXIT STRATEGY
UK Prime Minister Theresa May's senior ministers have reportedly moved towards consensus on the type of Brexit deal Britain should seek from the EU.
After marathon talks at the Prime Minister's country retreat, it's reported ministers broadly agreed the UK should seek sufficient 'divergence' from the EU's rules and regulations.
But the UK would promise to stick closely to EU standards to ensure frictionless trade.
It remains to be seen whether cabinet unity will hold or whether EU negotiators would agree to such an arrangement.
But Cabinet Office Minister David Lidington believes ministers will be able to stick together.
IN: "If you…
OUT: …Kingdom."
DUR: 16 seconds
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After marathon talks at the Prime Minister's country retreat, it's reported ministers broadly agreed the UK should seek sufficient 'divergence' from the EU's rules and regulations.
But the UK would promise to stick closely to EU standards to ensure frictionless trade.
It remains to be seen whether cabinet unity will hold or whether EU negotiators would agree to such an arrangement.
But Cabinet Office Minister David Lidington believes ministers will be able to stick together.
IN: "If you…
OUT: …Kingdom."
DUR: 16 seconds
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0223brexit-lidington1.mp3
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