The United Nations has launched a $7.9 billion dollar funding appeal
to help people that have been forced from their homes.
A new UN International Organization for Migration report estimates
that 117 million people were forced to migrate by the end of 2022
often making perilous journeys in search of a better life.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
IN: "According to the…"
OUT: "... SOC
DUR: 37 seconds
Generic: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0122Fund-wd-generic.mp3
The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Monday, January 22, 2024
Trump in pole position ahead of New Hampshire Primary
Former US president Donald Trump remains the clear frontrunner on the
final day of campaigning ahead of Tuesday's New Hampshire primary.
The northeastern state is the second to vote on which Republican
should lead the party to challenge Joe Biden in November's election.
Nick Harper reports from Manchester, New Hampshire.
IN: "This time..."
OUT: "...herself."
DUR: 42 secs
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0122newhampshire-nh.mp3
final day of campaigning ahead of Tuesday's New Hampshire primary.
The northeastern state is the second to vote on which Republican
should lead the party to challenge Joe Biden in November's election.
Nick Harper reports from Manchester, New Hampshire.
IN: "This time..."
OUT: "...herself."
DUR: 42 secs
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0122newhampshire-nh.mp3
Britain “Disappointed” by Netanyahu’s Opposition to Two State Solution
The UK Prime Minister's office has said that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's statement opposing the future of a Palestinian State is "disappointing", and reaffirmed Britain's support for a 'two state solution' to the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
This follows disagreement between U.S. President Biden and Netanyahu over support for a two state solution.
Simon Gaitán reports.
In: Speaking on Monday
Out: SOC
Dur: 0:49
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0122-BritainTwoStateSolution.mp3
90+ dead in US storms
More than 90 people have died after fierce winter weather pummelled several states in the US in past days.
Tens of thousands of Americans still remain without power across vast swathes of the country following a series of storms.
Benji Hyer reports.
IN: The death toll
OUT: SOC
DUR: 37 secs
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0122storm-bh-generic.mp3
Italian football club says it will ban supporters behind racist abuse
The Italian football club at the centre of a racism row says it will ban any supporters found guilty of racist abuse from its stadium for life.
Udinese were hosting AC Milan on Saturday when Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan was subjected to racist chants by home supporters.
Our Italy correspondent Giles Gibson has more.
IN: "The general director…"
OUT: "...Giles Gibson, Rome."
DUR: 00:34
DUR: 00:34
Cameroon Launches Malaria Vaccination Programme
There's been another milestone in the quest to eradicate malaria in Cameroon.
It comes as the country launched the first routine vaccine program against the deadly disease caused through a mosquito bite.
Correspondent Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports from Accra.
IN: "It is believed that…….."
OUT: SOC
DUR: 45 secs
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0122Cameroonmalariavaccine-nar.mp3
Polish PM Donald Tusk arrives in Kyiv
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk arrived in Kyiv on Monday morning to underscore Warsaw's staunch support of Ukraine, and to strengthen relations which soured after Polish truckers spent months blocking several of Ukraine's border crossings.
Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv
IN: Polish Prime Minister...
OUT: SOC
DUR: 52 seconds
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/20240122_Tusk_Kyiv.mp3
IN: Polish Prime Minister...
OUT: SOC
DUR: 52 seconds
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/20240122_Tusk_Kyiv.mp3
EU Foreign Ministers meet to discuss Israel-Palestine peace plan
Intro:
Foreign Ministers from European Union member states are pushing for a peace plan between Israel and Palestinians at a meeting on Monday.
Along with the foreign chiefs of the 27 nation bloc - representatives from Israel and the Palestinian territories are also attending.
Ishan Garg reports from Brussels where the meeting is taking place.
IN: The EU's top...
OUT: SOC
Duration:
Tens of thousands without power after storm in UK
Tens of thousands of homes across parts of the UK are without power after Storm Isha hit the country over the weekend. Travel has been disrupted because of high winds, which reached 99 miles per hour in some areas. Julia Chapman reports.
IN: The UK's...
OUT: SOC
DUR: 0:35
https://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0122UKweather-jc.mp3
IN: The UK's...
OUT: SOC
DUR: 0:35
https://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0122UKweather-jc.mp3
President Samia to visit the Vatican in February
Tanzanian president Samia Suluhu Hassan has been invited to the Vatican in early February. The trip is meant to foster bilateral relations with the holy city. They will also discuss ways to work together to improve education.
Daniel Kijo reports
IN: The schedule...
OUT: SOC
DUR: 31 Secs
RADIO: DRC MILITARY OFFENSIVE
INTRO:
The army in the Democratic Republic of Congo says it has killed 10 rebels of the M23 group in an offensive it launched in the east of the country. The rebels were killed in an air strike in the eastern town of Sake. Fighting between government forces and the M23 rebels has intensified in North Kivu province after the end of the elections last December. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...
TAKE RADIO
/////////////////////
IN: FIGHTING HAS RESUMED
OUT: SOC
DUR: 53 secs
Nigeria’s Lagos State Bans Styrofoam, Other Single Use Plastics
Authorities in Lagos state, southwest Nigeria have banned the use and distribution of Styrofoam and other single use plastics in the state.
Correspondent Tesem Akende reports.
Take Radio
INTRO: The state's Commissioner
OUTRO: SOC
DUR: 44 seconds
www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0122ban-ta-generic.mp3
SIX DAY STRIKE TO BRING GERMAN TRAIN NETWORK TO A HALT
Commuters in Germany are being warned to expect major disruption after the country's train drivers union announced a snap strike.
It comes as part of a long running pay dispute between workers and the country's national rail firm Deutsche Bahn.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
IN: It's a
OUT: SOC
TIME: 44 seconds
OUT: SOC
TIME: 44 seconds
Prime Minister Modi inaugurates controversial Hindu temple, calls it the beginning of new era for Hindus
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated a controversial Hindu temple in a ceremony that was live streamed to millions of households across the country.
Mr Modi described the event as the beginning of a new era for Hindus.
The temple's inauguration fulfils Mr Modi's decade-old election promise of building a temple on the site where a 16th century mosque once stood.
Critics have questioned the the timing calling it a political move aimed at boosting his chances at winning a third term in upcoming national elections.
Priyata Brajabasi brings us this report.
IN: Prime Minister Narendra Modi
OUT: SOC
Duration: 53 seconds
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0122-RamTempleInauguration-pb.mp3
France faces jump in electricity prices
Electricity prices in France will go up from next month, as the government ends its barrier to cost increases introduced to help consumers with the energy crisis in Europe.
Ross Cullen reports.
IN: "French finance minister..."
OUT: SOC
DUR: 0:31
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/2201electricity-rc-generic.mp3
India's Modi to inaugurate controversial Hindu temple in Ayodhya
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the consecration of a grand Hindu temple, in what's seen as a political move to boost his party ahead of a crucial national vote.
The Ram temple fulfils Mr Modi's decade-old election promise, his supporters say.
Neha Poonia has more on the preparations underway ahead of the launch.
In: 'The town of Ayodhya...'
Out: SOC
Dur: 40 secs
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0122AyodhyaPreps-np.mp3
The temple has been built on what was disputed land in Ayodhya in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh. Three decades ago Hindu mobs tore down a historical mosque there, claiming it was built on the ruins of a temple by Muslim invaders.
In 2019, India's Supreme Court criticised the demolition of the mosque but handed over that land to Hindus, ending a decades long dispute.
In: 'We're also seeing...'
Out: SOC
Dur: 40 secs
Neha Poonia explains how critical the temple's opening is to Prime Minister Modi's bid to stay in power ahead of national elections this year.
In: 'Many many supporters...'
Out: SOC
Dur: 55 secs
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0122AyodhyaPoll-np.mp3
The Ram temple fulfils Mr Modi's decade-old election promise, his supporters say.
Neha Poonia has more on the preparations underway ahead of the launch.
In: 'The town of Ayodhya...'
Out: SOC
Dur: 40 secs
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0122AyodhyaPreps-np.mp3
The temple has been built on what was disputed land in Ayodhya in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh. Three decades ago Hindu mobs tore down a historical mosque there, claiming it was built on the ruins of a temple by Muslim invaders.
In 2019, India's Supreme Court criticised the demolition of the mosque but handed over that land to Hindus, ending a decades long dispute.
Out: SOC
Dur: 40 secs
Neha Poonia explains how critical the temple's opening is to Prime Minister Modi's bid to stay in power ahead of national elections this year.
In: 'Many many supporters...'
Out: SOC
Dur: 55 secs
Sunday, January 21, 2024
Putin keen to visit North Korea soon - KCNA
Russian leader Vladimir Putin is eager to visit North Korea at an ‘early date’ according to DPRK state media,
The reports by KCNA follow an official visit by North Korea’s foreign minister to Moscow last week.
Chris Gilbert reports.
IN: Pyongyang has
OUT: SOC
DUR: 0.48 sec
Ron DeSantis drops out of Republican Primary Race
Ron DeSantis has dropped out of the Republican primary race ahead of Tuesday's contest in New Hampshire.
The Florida governor has endorsed his rival, former US President Donald Trump, for office.
Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave reports
IN: "Ron DeSantis made..."
OUT: SOC
DUR: 43 sec
CLIP: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0121DeSantis-jd.mp3
The Florida governor has endorsed his rival, former US President Donald Trump, for office.
Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave reports
IN: "Ron DeSantis made..."
OUT: SOC
DUR: 43 sec
CLIP: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0121DeSantis-jd.mp3
Friday, January 19, 2024
Baldwin charged again with involuntary manslaughter
Actor Alec Baldwin has been indicted on charges of involuntary
manslaughter months after an initial case against him was dropped.
Two years ago a cinematographer was killed when a gun Baldwin was
rehearsing with went off on set.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
IN: "Baldwin faces two…"
OUT: "... SOC
DUR: 42 seconds
Generic: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0119Baldwin-wd-generic.mp3
manslaughter months after an initial case against him was dropped.
Two years ago a cinematographer was killed when a gun Baldwin was
rehearsing with went off on set.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
IN: "Baldwin faces two…"
OUT: "... SOC
DUR: 42 seconds
Generic: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0119Baldwin-wd-generic.mp3
New 9/11 victim identified
The remains of a man that was killed in the attacks on 9/11 more than
20 years ago has been identified.
Nearly 3,000 people died that day and around 40 percent of the victims
are yet to be identified.
William Denselow reports from New York.
IN: "John Ballantine Niven…"
OUT: "... SOC
DUR: 44 seconds
Generic: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0119Tower-wd-generic.mp3
20 years ago has been identified.
Nearly 3,000 people died that day and around 40 percent of the victims
are yet to be identified.
William Denselow reports from New York.
IN: "John Ballantine Niven…"
OUT: "... SOC
DUR: 44 seconds
Generic: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0119Tower-wd-generic.mp3
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)