A bridge linking the United States and Canada is set to reopen after
police cleared a blockade.
Protestors demanding an end to Covid-19 vaccines have shut down this
key border crossing for several days.
William Denselow reports from Ottawa.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Sunday, February 13, 2022
US warns of Russian attack on Ukraine "any day now"
The United States has warned that a Russian invasion of Ukraine could come "any day now."
Russia has built up more than 100 thousand troops near its border with its neighbour, but has repeatedly denied it intends to advance.
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.
In: "The White House's National..."
Out: "...has run its course."
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Russia has built up more than 100 thousand troops near its border with its neighbour, but has repeatedly denied it intends to advance.
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.
In: "The White House's National..."
Out: "...has run its course."
Dur: 47 sec
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Friday, February 11, 2022
Biden and Putin to hold crisis talks on Ukraine on Saturday
President Biden and President Putin will speak tomorrow as the US warns a Russian invasion of Ukraine could be just days away.
The US is urging American citizens in the country to evacuate by the end of the weekend, and has announced it's sending an additional 3000 troops to Poland.
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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FDA Postpones Meeting on Vaccine for Youngest Children
The US Food and Drug Administration is postponing a highly anticipated meeting of expert advisers to discuss COVID-19 vaccines for children six months to five years old.
That will delay access to a COVID-19 vaccine for the youngest children.
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details.
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US tells Americans to leave Ukraine in next 24-48 hours
The White House has told American citizens to leave Ukraine in the
next 24-48 hours, over fears of a Russian invasion.
US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said there is "distinct
possibility" a Russian attack is imminent.
Sullivan said there would be "no prospect" of a US evacuation if an
invasion occurs.
And he told Americans in Ukraine now was the time to leave.
IN: "We encourage…"
OUT: "…demands.
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[ALT] US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan pushed back on media
reports that Pentagon intelligence believes Russia's President
Vladimir Putin has made the decision to attack.
IN: "We are not…"
OUT: "….up."
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[ALT] US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan laid out the US
military assessment of what a Russian invasion could look like.
IN: "If a…"
OUT: "….underway."
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next 24-48 hours, over fears of a Russian invasion.
US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said there is "distinct
possibility" a Russian attack is imminent.
Sullivan said there would be "no prospect" of a US evacuation if an
invasion occurs.
And he told Americans in Ukraine now was the time to leave.
IN: "We encourage…"
OUT: "…demands.
DUR: 28 seconds
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0211ukraine-sullivan1.mp3
[ALT] US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan pushed back on media
reports that Pentagon intelligence believes Russia's President
Vladimir Putin has made the decision to attack.
IN: "We are not…"
OUT: "….up."
DUR: 13 seconds
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0211ukraine-sullivan2.mp3
[ALT] US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan laid out the US
military assessment of what a Russian invasion could look like.
IN: "If a…"
OUT: "….underway."
DUR: 29 seconds
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0211ukraine-sullivan3.mp3
US fears Russian invasion of Ukraine imminent
US President Biden has reportedly told NATO and EU leaders the US
thinks Russian President Vladimir Putin has decided to invade Ukraine.
It comes as the White House urges citizens to leave Ukraine in the
next 24-48 hours, warning an invasion could be imminent.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
IN: "America's...."
OUT: "...occurred."
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thinks Russian President Vladimir Putin has decided to invade Ukraine.
It comes as the White House urges citizens to leave Ukraine in the
next 24-48 hours, warning an invasion could be imminent.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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OUT: "...occurred."
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Jury deliberations set to begin in Palin vs. NYT trial
Lawyers for Sarah Palin and the New York Times have delivered closing arguments in the former Vice Presidential candidate's defamation case against the newspaper.
Palin has accused the Times of deliberately damaging her reputation by linking her campaign rhetoric to a mass shooting.
US Correspondent Ira Spitzer has more.
IN: A jury will...
Fed moves set to dominate sentiment in week ahead [PREVIEW]
Focus on Wall Street this week will remain locked on the Federal
Reserve and its plans to curb rising inflation.
Last week's consumer price index ticked up to a 40 year high and the
Fed has vowed to address price pressures.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Reserve and its plans to curb rising inflation.
Last week's consumer price index ticked up to a 40 year high and the
Fed has vowed to address price pressures.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Deadline day for unvaccinated New York’s municipal workers
Up to 3,000 municipal workers in New York City could lose their jobs
today if they fail to get a Covid-19 vaccine.
This is just a small fraction of the workforce but the mandate has
been met with protests.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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today if they fail to get a Covid-19 vaccine.
This is just a small fraction of the workforce but the mandate has
been met with protests.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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U.S. urges Canada to end trucker protest affecting border and manufacturing
The Biden administration is urging the Canadian government to resolve trucker protests that are disrupting travel along the U.S. Canadian border, and slowing car manufacturing.
Caroline Malone reports from Washington.
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OUT: Caroline Malone, Washington.
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Caroline Malone reports from Washington.
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OUT: Caroline Malone, Washington.
DUR: 0:33
Biden: "things could go crazy quickly” if Russia invades Ukraine
US President Joe Biden has warned "things could go crazy quickly" if
Russia invades Ukraine.
He's urging all American citizens to leave Ukraine immediately.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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DUR: 0.37
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Russia invades Ukraine.
He's urging all American citizens to leave Ukraine immediately.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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DUR: 0.37
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Biden to unfreeze $7b Afghan assets for aid and 9/11 victims
President Joe Biden is expected to announce he'll unfreeze Afghan
assets in the US to help fund humanitarian aid.
But half the money is expected to be given to families of the victims
of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Sarah Walton reports
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assets in the US to help fund humanitarian aid.
But half the money is expected to be given to families of the victims
of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Sarah Walton reports
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Hong Kong COVID-19 cases hit record high
Hong Kong’s COVID-19 daily caseload has hit another record high, passing 1300 for the first time. The government is preparing to send a delegation of officials to China to discuss measures to control the outbreak.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Uganda Registers Drop in HIV Prevalence
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Uganda has registered a slight drop in its HIV prevalence – according to a new report.
The preliminary results of the 2020 Uganda population-based HIV impact assessment shows that current prevalence of HIV has fallen to 5.5 percent from 6.0 percent in 2016.
The survey was conducted between February 2020 and February 2021.
Isabel Nakirya reports....
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Russian skating gold in doubt over doping concerns
The Russian Olympic Committee could lose its gold medal in the team figure skating event after star skater Kamila Valieva tested positive for a banned substance. Russian athletes are competing at the Beijing Games under a neutral flag because of past Russian doping offences. Julia Chapman has more.
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SEARCH UNDERWAY FOR MET POLICE CHIEF
The search is underway for Britain's most senior police officer, after Cressida Dick stood down as Metropolitan Police Commissioner.
Cressida Dick is resigning after a series of scandals and losing the support of London's Mayor.
Alan Zycinski reports from Scotland Yard.
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Cressida Dick is resigning after a series of scandals and losing the support of London's Mayor.
Alan Zycinski reports from Scotland Yard.
IN: 'The search....
OUT: ...to quit.'
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4th Quad Foreign Ministers meeting in Australia on Friday
Intro:
Foreign ministers of the quad nations are meeting in Australia on Friday.
The grouping comprises Australia, Japan, the US and India.
Combating climate change and COVID-19 are likely to be at the top of the agenda, as Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.
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Duration: 43 seconds
(Corrected AGAIN) Australia - Opposition leader denies Chinese influence
Senior Australian Labor party MPs say it's ridiculous to suggest the party is being bankrolled by China, to win the upcoming federal election.
The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation has revealed it recently foiled a plot by a foreign power to manipulate the outcome of an election.
Shaun Bindley reports.
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DUR: 32 secs
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The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation has revealed it recently foiled a plot by a foreign power to manipulate the outcome of an election.
Shaun Bindley reports.
IN: The spy agency...
OUT: SOC
DUR: 32 secs
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(Corrected) Australia - Opposition leader denies Chinese influence
Senior Australian Labor party MPs say it's ridiculous to suggest the party is being bankrolled by China, to win the upcoming federal election.
The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation has revealed it recently foiled a plot by a foreign power to manipulate the outcome of an election.
Shaun Bindley reports.
IN: The spy agency...
OUT: SOC
DUR: 32 secs
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COURTESY AIR NEWS MEDIA - AUSTRALIA
(Corrected) Australia - Opposition leader denies Chinese influence
Senior Australian Labor party MPs say it's ridiculous to suggest the party is being bankrolled by China, to win the upcoming federal election.
The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation has revealed it recently foiled a plot by a foreign power to manipulate the outcome of an election.
Shaun Bindley reports.
IN: The spy agency...
OUT: SOC
DUR: 32 secs
GENERIC: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0211asio-sb-gen.mp3
COURTESY AIR NEWS MEDIA - AUSTRALIA
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