The Governor of New York has resigned after being accused of sexually
harassing multiple women.
Andrew Cuomo denied the allegations but said it would be best for the
people of New York if he stood down.
Sarah Walton reports
IN: "In a bombshell…
OUT: SOC
DUR: 48 seconds
Generic: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0810-cuomo-sw-generic.mp3
The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Cuomo resigns
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has resigned….saying that he no longer wishes to serve as a distraction for the state or its people.
The bombshell announcement came one week after the publication of an independent investigation claiming that he sexually harassed eleven women including a member of his own security detail, and presided over a toxic workplace.
He insists that those allegations are false, but made this bombshell announcement from the state capital Albany.
IN: "New York tough…."
OUT: "…for you"
DUR: 37 seconds
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0810cuomo-resigns.mp3
With the White House reaction, press secretary Jen Psaki.
IN: “Our view….”
OUT: “…just last week”
DUR: 18 seconds
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0810cuomo-psaki1.mp3
She said the White House had been given no advance notice of the Governor’s decision, nor had President Biden spoken to Governor Cuomo since the report's publication.
U.S. Senate passes bipartisan infrastructure bill
The U.S. Senate has passed a 1 trillion dollar infrastructure package with both Democratic and Republican support.
It's a rare moment of bipartisanship on Capitol Hill, but the legislation still faces several hurdles before it can become law.
Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson reports.
IN: "The bill includes…"
OUT: "...Giles Gibson, Washington."
DUR: 39 seconds
Lionel Messi completes shock move to PSG from Barcelona
Lionel Messi has agreed a two-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain to complete his shock move from Barcelona.
The Argentinian striker is reported to have agreed a deal worth $41m a season for two years.
Ross Cullen reports from Paris.
+++
IN: "It's a blockbuster move..."
OUT: SOC
DUR: 0:31
GENERIC: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0810messipsg-rc-generic.mp3
Duke of York witholds comment after civil lawsuit filled against him in New York
Prince Andrew is refusing to comment after a civil lawsuit was filed against him in the United States by a woman who alleges she was sexually abused by the Duke of York when she was just 17.
Victoria Guiffre's (PRON: GOOF-RAY) lawsuit also alleges that the Duke caused her intentional emotional harm.
Nigel Cawthorne has written a biography of the prince.
IN: "Well I think…."
OUT: "….to do since"
DUR: 27 seconds
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0810andrew-cawthorne.mp3
[TAG]
Indeed Victoria Guiffre's lawyers claim the Prince has stonewalled them and prosecutors who are investigating a possible separate criminal case.
Soccer superstar Lionel Messi arrives in Paris to begin career at Paris St. Germain
Soccer superstar Lionel Messi has arrived in Paris where he's signing for Paris St. Germain after ending a career of more than 2 decades at Barcelona.
More than 50 thousand people were monitoring his flight online as it entered French airspace.
Rob Harris is global sports writer for the Associated Press.
IN: "Lionel Messi…."
OUT: "….with Barcelona"
DUR: 14 seconds
Putin orders more resources to tackle forest fires
Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for more reinforcements to be sent to tackle wildfires in Siberia. Lawmakers in the region have criticised the government for failing to provide sufficient resources. Julia Chapman reports.
IN: The Yakutia region...
OUT: SOC
DUR: 0:41
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0810Russiafires-jc.mp3
IN: The Yakutia region...
OUT: SOC
DUR: 0:41
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0810Russiafires-jc.mp3
Six EU countries call for Afghan deportations to continue
Six EU member states are urging Brussels to continue deporting rejected Afghan asylum seekers, despite the Taliban making major advances in the worn-torn country.
In a letter to the European Commission, Austria, Denmark, Belgium, the Netherlands, Greece and Germany said halting the returns would send the "wrong signal."
Toni Waterman has more from Brussels.
IN: These six governments...
OUT: SOC
DUR: 39s
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0810tw-afghandeportations.mp3
In a letter to the European Commission, Austria, Denmark, Belgium, the Netherlands, Greece and Germany said halting the returns would send the "wrong signal."
Toni Waterman has more from Brussels.
IN: These six governments...
OUT: SOC
DUR: 39s
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0810tw-afghandeportations.mp3
US envoy in Middle East to pressure Taliban
A U.S. envoy is in the Middle East for three days of talks, in a bid to pressure the Taliban to end its military offensive in Afghanistan.
The Biden administration is preparing to fully withdraw US troops from Afghanistan by the end of the month, as the situation rapidly deteriorates on the ground.
Nina-Maria Potts reports:
IN: “ The Biden…
OUT: SOC
DUR: 43 seconds
Zuma corruption trial postponed until September
Former president Jacob Zuma is too sick to appear in court. As a result, proceedings have been postponed to the 9th of September, with the presiding judge ruling that a detailed medical report must be provided to the court by the 20th of August. Mark Roughton reports.
IN: “Doctors treating Jacob Zuma…”
OUT: SOC
DUR: 0:29
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0810Zuma-trial-postponed.mp3
UK A-level top grades reach all-time high after exams cancelled again
Results in end-of-school assessments in England, Wales and Northern Ireland have reached a record high.
For the last two years, 'A-level' exams were cancelled due to Covid-19. Instead, this time, teachers used in-class work to determine students' grades.
From London, Benji Hyer reports.
IN: 44.8%
OUT: SOC
DUR: 59 secs (with SOTs)
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0810williamson-bh-generic.mp3
IN: 44.8%
OUT: SOC
DUR: 37 secs (no SOTs)
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0810exams-bh-generic.mp3
Uganda On High Alert Over South Sudan
Intro;
Uganda says it has placed its military on high alert following renewed fighting in South Sudan between rival factions of the Sudan People Liberation Army – In Opposition.
The fresh clashes erupted days after South Sudan's Vice President Riek Machar was deposed by his party and its military.
Michael Baleke has more…
IN: The Ugandan Army ...
OUT: SOC
DUR: 00.51secs
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0810southsudanconflict-mb-generic.mp3
Germany: Merkel to chair special Covid-19 meeting
Chancellor Angela Merkel will today hold a special meeting with regional leaders to decide the next phase of Germany's coronavirus response.
The meeting comes as Europe's biggest economy continues to see a steady increase in new cases, fueled largely by the more infectious delta variant.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
IN: Chancellor
OUT: SOC
TIME: 55 secs
OUT: SOC
TIME: 55 secs
Gunmen in Nigeria abduct Swiss National
Unknown gunmen have kidnapped a Swiss national in Ogun State, southwest Nigeria.
Kidnapping has been on the rise in Nigeria despite the government's efforts to quell it.
Correspondent Phil Ihaza, reports from Abuja
INTRO: Switzerland authorities also
OUTRO: SOC
DUR: 39
PRINCE ANDREW FACES CIVIL CASE OVER ABUSE ALLEGATIONS
One of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's accusers has started legal action against Britain's Prince Andrew.
Virginia Giuffre filed the civil suit at a federal court in New York - claiming she was abused by Prince Andrew on 3 occasions nearly two decades ago.
The Duke has always categorically denied the allegations.
Deborah Blum, an American attorney, says it's a civil case rather than a criminal one.
IN: 'The claims...
OUT: ...charges.'
DUR: 23 secs
http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0810andrew-blum1.mp3
Virginia Giuffre filed the civil suit at a federal court in New York - claiming she was abused by Prince Andrew on 3 occasions nearly two decades ago.
The Duke has always categorically denied the allegations.
Deborah Blum, an American attorney, says it's a civil case rather than a criminal one.
IN: 'The claims...
OUT: ...charges.'
DUR: 23 secs
http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0810andrew-blum1.mp3
India reports lowest daily infections in nearly 5 months
Intro:
India's reported its lowest daily COVID-19 tally in five months.
Experts attribute this to lower testing during the weekend…
And warn that a third wave may be just around the corner.
Ishan Garg reports.
IN: India's daily
OUT: SOC
Duration: 44 seconds
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0810-IndiaCOVIDCaseDrop-ig-gen.mp3
Biden congratulates Suga on “successful” hosting of the Olympics
US President Joe Biden congratulated Japanese Prime Minister Yoshide Suga on the "successful" hosting of the Olympics during telephone talks on Tuesday. The two sides also reaffirmed their security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region
Phoebe Amoroso reports.
IN: President Biden offered...
OUT: SOC
DUR: 49 secs
Monday, August 9, 2021
Alleged Epstein victim files lawsuit against Britain's Prince Andrew
An alleged victim of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has filed a lawsuit in New York accusing Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, of sexually abusing her when she was 17.
The lawsuit filed by Victoria Roberts Guiffre (PRON: GOOF-RAY) came almost two years after Epstein's apparent suicide in a New York jail.
From Washington, Simon Marks reports.
IN: "This lawsuit….."
OUT: "…their investigation"
DUR: 33 seconds
U.S. markets dip slightly as coronavirus cases surge
U.S. markets were slightly down on Monday as the highly infectious delta variant pushes up coronavirus case numbers around the world.
The U.S. is now reporting more than 100,000 new COVID-19 cases per day on average.
Our business correspondent Giles Gibson has more.
IN: "The Dow ended…"
OUT: "...Giles Gibson, Washington."
DUR: 39 seconds
Canada reopens US border
Canada has re-opened its border to the United States for nonessential travel for the first time since it closed in March 2020.
But there are strict rules for those that are hoping to cross.
Sarah Walton reports from the US - Canada border at Niagara Falls
IN: "There was..."
OUT: SOC
DUR: 37 seconds
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0809canada-sw.mp3
But there are strict rules for those that are hoping to cross.
Sarah Walton reports from the US - Canada border at Niagara Falls
IN: "There was..."
OUT: SOC
DUR: 37 seconds
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0809canada-sw.mp3
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)