TikTok sues over potential US ban

TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance have sued the US government over a new law that could potentially see the platform  banned nationwide within a year…unless it's sold to a non-Chinese company. When passing the law last month, US lawmakers expressed fear that the Chinese government could force TikTok to turn over user data … or to manipulate algorithms to influence public opinion.

Toni Waterman has more.

IN: In the lawsuit …
DUR: 29s
OUT: SOC
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0507TikTokSuesUS-tw.mp3

US President says no tolerance for anti-semitism on campuses, speaking at a Holocaust event

US President Joe Biden said there is no room for anti-semitism in our world, and emphasised that student protesters are allowed to exercise their freedom of speech against investment in Israel, but not to speak out against the country's existence. 

He was making a speech at an annual Holocaust memorial event at the Capitol in which the killing of six million Jews is remembered.

Caroline Malone reports from Washington. 

IN: US President Joe Biden

OUT: ... no tolerance for that

DUR: 0:37

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0507-Biden-cm-generic.mp3

Stormy Daniels testifies in Trump hush money trial

The adult film star at the center of Donald Trump's hush money trial
has begun testifying in a New York court.

Stormy Daniels has been recounting her affair with the former
president, something Trump himself denies.

He's accused of falsifying business records to cover up the
relationship ahead of the 2016 presidential election.

Sally Patterson is outside the court in Manhattan.

IN: "Trump's..."
OUT: "... affair."
DUR: 50 seconds

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0507stormy-sp.mp3

Israel Takes Control Of Rafah Crossing

The Israeli military says it's taken operational control of the Palestinian side of the Rafah Crossing in southern Gaza, and says it's conducted "targeted strikes" in eastern Rafah.

This comes after Israel rejected Hamas' agreement to a ceasefire deal proposed by Egypt and Qatar saying the terms are unacceptable, with an Israeli delegation on the way to Cairo to negotiate further.

The UN has called for an agreement to be reached, warning of the humanitarian consequences of aid not being allowed through crossings into Gaza and of an Israeli assault on Rafah.

Sarah Coates reports from Tel Aviv.

IN: Now as it stands

OUT: going forward.
DUR: 0:41

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0507-IsraelGazaSC.mp3   

Guterres says UN running out of fuel in Gaza

The United Nations Secretary General says it will run out of fuel as
early as Tuesday evening in Gaza, which could halt its humanitarian
work.
Speaking in New York, Antonio Guterres called on those countries with
influence over Israel to do everything in their power to help end the
tragedy.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York...

IN: In the last
OUT: SOC
DUR: 47"

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0507-gaza-jj.mp3

Ukraine says it foiled Russia's plot to assassinate President Zelensky

Ukraine's Security Service claimed on Tuesday it had foiled a Russian attempt to assassinate Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and other high ranking officials. 

Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv  

IN: The SBU...
OUT: SOC
DUR: 45 seconds 

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/20240507_ZelenskyAssassinationAttempt.mp3

Disruption as Fresh Wave of Train Strikes Across UK

A fresh wave of rail strikes across the UK began on Tuesday, closing several train lines and stations. 

Train drivers from 16 different rail companies are striking this week over an almost two year long pay dispute. 

Union bosses have blamed the government of giving up on reaching a deal to resolve the row. 

Simon Gaitán reports. 

IN: These latest strikes

OUT: SOC
DUR: 0:58

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0507-UKTrainStrikes.mp3             

Iran and Pakistan seeks a solution to complete the long-delayed Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project

Intro:

Iran's consul general in Pakistan says the two countries are trying to find a way to revitalise a long-delayed cross-border gas pipeline project.

Tehran claims 'international pressure' is causing delays. Previously the US had warned Pakistan of potential sanctions over the project.

Hira Mustafa has more.

In: Iran's consul general.......

Out: SOC

Dur: 57 sec

http: //www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0507-IranPak-hm-generic.mp3

British military personnel targeted in data breach

Britain's Ministry of Defence is expected to confirm that the country's military personnel have been subject to a data breach. Some Members of Parliament have pointed the finger at China for carrying out the hack, which Beijing has denied. Julia Chapman reports from London.

IN: The British....
OUT: SOC
DUR: 0:42

https://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0507Databreach-jc.mp3

GERMAN DEPLOYS NAVY SHIPS TO INDO-PACIFIC REGION

Two German Naval ships have departed for a multi-month mission to the Indo-Pacific region, as Europe's biggest economy looks to bolster its presence in key shipping lanes across Asia. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.

IN: The Baden

OUT: SOC
TIME: 36 seconds 

https://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0705-germannavy-tmu-generic.mp3

Nigeria Says no Plans to Site Foreign Military Base in the Country

INTRO

Nigeria's government says it has no plan to host foreign military bases within its borders.

This follows reports that the government was planning to do so after three West African countries asked French and US troops to leave their country.

Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.

INTRO: "Nigeria's information...

OUT: SOC

DUR: 54"

Clip: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0705Nigeriasaysnoplantositeforeignmilitarybase-AM-generic.mp3

Russia no longer using Crimean Bridge to supply frontlines

According to a report by an independent investigative group called Molfar, Russia has reportedly stopped using the Crimean Bridge which connects mainland Russia to occupied Crimea to transport its military equipment to the frontlines. The bridge has long been a crucial supply route for Russian forces fighting in Ukraine. 

Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv  

IN: Analysis of satellite imagery...
OUT: SOC
DUR: 46 seconds

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/20240507_CrimeanBridge.mp3

Prominent Indian opposition leader Kejriwal could face anti-terror probe over party funding

In the middle of a national election, prominent Indian opposition leader Arvind Kejriwal could face an anti-terror probe over allegations that his party received funding from a terror group.

This even as the Delhi chief minister has been in jail over alleged money laundering for more than a month now.

The opposition is calling these allegations a political conspiracy just as the Supreme Court of India is scheduled to hear a bail plea filed by Kejriwal on Tuesday.

Priyata Brajabasi has more

IN: 'On Monday, Delhi's Lieutenant Governor...'

OUT: SOC

Duration: 42 seconds

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0507-KejriwalTerrorProbe-pb.mp3

Daihatsu resumes full production in Japan following safety scandal

Toyota subsidiary Daihatsu Motors is restarting the last of its four small car factories in Japan following a safety scandal. 

The automator has been gradually resuming operations after the Transport Ministry investigated its safety standards over concerns of test rigging. 

Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. 

IN: Production of 

OUT: SOC

DUR: 0.40

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/240507-daihatsu-cg.mp3

ISRAEL CARRIES OUT 'TARGETED STRIKES' ON RAFAH

The Israeli military says it's carried out "targeted strikes" on the city of Rafah in southern Gaza after rejecting a Hamas agreement to a ceasefire deal.

Israel says the terms don't meet its demands but will send a delegation to talks in Cairo to try to reach an agreement.

The US has warned Israel against an offensive in Rafah.

Israeli security expert Professor David Tal says there could still be an agreement.

In: 'It's really...
Out: ...either side.'
Dur: 16 secs

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0507gaza-tal1.mp3

Modi votes in third phase of Indian polls

As India's mammoth two-month long election nears the halfway mark, Prime Minister Narendra Modi cast his ballot in his home state on Tuesday.

Modi is gunning for a rare third term, with surveys showing he's widely expected to win.

But his critics accuse him of running a divisive campaign, breaking election rules and targeting the country's Muslims - a charge his party denies.

In: 'As millions of India...'
Out: SOC
Dur: 51 secs


http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0507ModiVotes-np.mp3

Voting kicks off for 93 parliamentary seats in phase 3 of India's national elections

Intro:

Millions of Indians, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, are casting their votes in India as the country's general elections continue. 

Of the 543 seats in the country's lower house of parliament, 93 are up for grabs in this third phase of the election season. 

Our correspondent Ishan Garg tells us about what's on the voters' minds from Agra in India's most populous state Uttar Pradesh.

IN: Many of the voters...

OUT: SOC

Duration: 46 seconds

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0507-UPVoting-ig-gen.mp3

China offers flexible jobs for women after childbirth to boost birth rate

Chinese provinces are urging companies to offer women flexible job roles to make it easier to balance work and childcare, according to state-run media.

Authorities are trying to encourage more women to have children after China's population fell for a second consecutive year in 2023 and births touched a record low.

Laura Westbrook has more from Hong Kong.

IN: Known as "Mama's Posts"
Out: SOC
DUR: 34 secs

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0507MamaPost-lw.mp3

Antonio Guterres calls on Israel and Hamas to agree to a ceasefire

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres says he is deeply
concerned by a planned large-scale military operation in Rafah.
Speaking from his office in New York upon receiving Italian President,
Sergio Mattarella, the Secretary General urged the government of
Israel and the leadership of Hamas to go the extra mile to ensure a
ceasefire.

IN: this is...
OUT: ...in the region.
DUR: 17"

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0506-Antonio-jj.mp3

US solider detained in Russia

US lawmakers say they're "deeply concerned" after an American soldier was detained in Russia. 

An army spokesperson confirmed on Monday that the man — who's unnamed — was apprehended last week in the far east of the country "on charges of criminal misconduct."

Benji Hyer reports. 

IN: Officials here

OUT: Benji Hyer, Washington 

DUR: 40 secs 

   

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0506solider-bh-generic.mp3