Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Tim Walz centerstage on Day 3 of DNC


Kamala Harris' running mate, Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota, is set to introduce himself to American voters later today, on the third night of the Democrats' convention in Chicago.


On Tuesday night, delegates heard soaring rhetoric from Barack and Michelle Obama, who urged Americans to reject what they called Donald Trump's politics of fear, and support the new Democratic ticket in November,


From Chicago, Simon Marks reports.


IN:  "Tonight, opportunity…."

OUT:  "…out of Chicago"

DUR:  46 seconds


http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0821walz-marks.mp3


Posted by at

Nigeria Records 117 Suspected Cholera Cases in August

About 120 suspected cases of cholera have been recorded in Nigeria this month.

 

It brings the number of suspected cases for the disease in the country to 5,951.

 

Tesem Akende reports from Jos.

 

Take Radio

 

INTRO: The new suspected 

OUTRO: SOC

DUR: 51'


www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0821cholera-ta-generic.mp3

Posted by at

TANZANIA MAASAI LAND SQUABBLE

Activists have condemned the Tanzanian government's decision to delist all wards, villages, and sub-villages inside the  Ngorongoro conservation area as unconstitutional.


This comes as hundreds of Maasai communities have refused to relieve the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and to relocate to other allocated areas


Daniel Kijo reports.



IN: The proposed...

OUT:  of conservation.
DUR: 29 Secs

Posted by at

RADIO: DRC BOAT ACCIDENT

INTRO

At least 20 people have died and more than 200 are missing after a boat they were traveling in capsized in Lukeni River in the west of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Authorities say the boat was carrying 300 passengers and was traveling at night when it sank. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

TAKE RADIO

//////////////////////

Posted by at

Search for 6 people missing after Sicily yacht sinking now in its third day


The search for 6 missing people after a luxury yacht sank off the coast of Sicily is now in its third day.

So far, divers searching the wreck on the sea floor haven't been able to reach the cabins, where it's believed some passengers were sleeping when the yacht went down.

Our Europe correspondent Giles Gibson has more.

IN: "Specialist divers have…"
OUT: "...Giles Gibson, Brussels."
DUR:  00:31

Posted by at

One week until 2024 Paralympics begin in Paris

Wednesday/21 August marks one week to go until the Paralympics begin in Paris.

The Games will showcase more than 4,000 athletes competing in 22 different sports.

Ross Cullen reports.

+++

IN: "The opening cermony..."
Posted by at

U.S. supports Philippines in South China Sea dispute with Beijing

The United States has condemned China for what it says was a
deliberate collision with a Filipino coast guard ship.

Beijing denies wrongdoing saying it will take resolute measures to
protect its maritime rights following Monday's incident.

East Asia correspondent William Denselow reports.

IN: "U.S.National Security…"
OUT: "...SOC"
DUR: 36 seconds

Generic: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0821South-wd-geneic.mp3
Posted by at

Ukrainian forces advance about 35 kilometers in Kursk region

More than two weeks have passed since Ukraine launched its surprise incursion into Russia and Kyiv says its troops advanced 35 kilometers deeper into the Kursk region. 

Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv  

IN: Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief...
OUT: SOC
DUR: 50 seconds

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/20240821_KurskIncursion.mp3


Posted by at

UK GOVT UNVEILS ILLEGAL MIGRATION PLANS

The UK government says it's going to ensure a 'surge' in deportation flights of people in the UK illegally.

It's part of plans to tackle illegal migration, including 100 new intelligence officers to disrupt people smuggling gangs.

More beds will be added to immigration removal centres, as the government promises to reduce 'chaos' in the asylum system.

The opposition Conservatives say the plans won't make the required impact.

Steve Smith from refugee charity Care4Calais says more safe routes to apply for asylum are needed.

IN: 'We don't...
OUT: ...status.'
DUR: 12 seconds

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0821migration-smith1.mp3
Posted by at

Obamas electrify DNC as they endorse Harris

Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama have led a rousing endorsement for Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential bid at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago


In speeches which electrified the crowd, they delivered blistering attacks on her Republican rival Donald Trump, while warning there was still much work to be done to defeat him.


Kate Fisher reports


IN: The Obamas' speeches

OUT: SOC

DUR: 00:34


http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0821-DNC-KF.mp3

Posted by at

Indian doctors refuse to call off strike

Protesting doctors in India have refused to call off their strike a day after the country's Supreme Court announced it is setting up a taskforce to look into the safety of healthcare professionals.

Tens of thousands of doctors have been protesting for more than a week now after a medic was raped and murdered on the premises of a hospital in the eastern Indian city of Kolkata earlier this month.

As Neha Poonia reports, doctors say more needs to be done to ensure they are safe at work.

In: 'Doctors, interns...'
Out: '... and then killed.'
Dur: 57 secs


http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0821IndiaDoctorsStrike-np.mp3



Posted by at

Tuesday, August 20, 2024

"A FULL SCALE WAR IN LEBANON WOULD BE DEVASTATING" - UN HUMANITARIAN REPRESENTATIVE

The United Nations has been told of both heightened tensions and anxieties in Lebanon, amid concerns of war breaking out there.

Near-daily exchanges of fire between Israel and the Iranian-backed militia, Hezbollah, have continued since the beginning of the war in Gaza last October.

Mitch McCann reports

IN: IMRAN RIZA
OUT: SOC
DUR: 00:47
CLIP: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0820-mm-lebanon.mp3


Posted by at

Trump campaign hacked by Iran say U.S. intelligence agencies

Iran has hacked into former U.S. President Donald Trump's campaign according to U.S. security agencies.  
The FBI, National Intelligence Office and cybersecurity agency also said Tehran tried unsuccessfully to breach the Biden-Harris campaign.
Caroline Malone reports from Washington.

IN:  "Iran seeks to stoke discord and undermine confidence..."
OUT: Caroline Malone Washington
DUR: 0:42



Posted by at

Obamas centerstage on day 2 of DNC

Former US President Barack Obama and his wife, the former First Lady Michelle Obama, will be the keynote speakers on the second night of the Democratic Party's convention in Chicago.


They are both expected to offer fulsome support for Vice President Kamala Harris' bid to beat Donald Trump in the race for the Presidency this November.


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks is at the convention site.


IN:  "The second day…."

OUT: " ...torch passing"

DUR:  1:06


http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0820dnc-marks.mp3


Posted by at

Democrats pivot from past to future on day two of Convention

Former US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama are
scheduled to speak on day two of the Democrats Convention.

It comes as the party's nominee Kamala Harris is being pushed to spell
out specific policies and plans if she's elected.

Day One's headline speech was delivered by outgoing president Joe Biden.

Simon Marks in Chicago reports there will be a shift in tone on Day Two.

IN: "What we're..."
OUT: "...Trump."
DUR: 57 seconds

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0820dnc2-sm1.mp3

Simon Marks in Chicago reports the Democrats now need to sell Harris
to Americans.

IN: "All of this...."
OUT: "... Chicago."
DUR: 34 seconds

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0820dnc2-sm2.mp3
Posted by at

EU plans to place 9% tariff on Teslas manufactured in China


The European Union is planning to place tariffs of 9 percent on Teslas brought into the bloc from China.

Brussels launched an investigation into electric vehicles manufactured in China last year.

Chinese brands such as BYD and Geely are also being targeted, with member states set to vote on final measures in the autumn.

Olof Gill, a spokesperson for the European Commission, says the ball is now in Beijing's court.

IN: "It is for China…"
OUT: "...in our investigation."
DUR:  00:35

Posted by at

6 people still missing after luxury yacht sinks off the coast of Sicily


Italian authorities have resumed the search for the 6 people missing after a luxury yacht sank off the coast of Sicily on Monday.

1 person has been confirmed as dead; 15 people were rescued by a nearby boat.

Our Europe correspondent Giles Gibson has more.

IN: "Divers have been focusing…"
OUT: "...Stanley Bank International."
DUR:  00:33

Posted by at

Medic rape and murder sparks setting up of safety task force for Indian doctors

India's Supreme Court has said it is 'deeply concerned' about the safety of doctors, as tens of thousands of healthcare professionals continue to strike over the rape and murder of a medic in the eastern Indian city of Kolkata.

The court says it is setting up a national task force that will recommend measures to ensure the safety of doctors at hospitals.

Neha Poonia has more.

In: 'The court said...'
Out: '...if needed.'
Dur: 59 secs


http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0820IndiaDoctors-np.mp3






Posted by at

SEARCH CONTINUES FOR MISSING YACHT PASSENGERS

The search is continuing of a British tech entrepreneur and his 18 year old daughter after a luxury yacht sank off the coast of Sicily.

Mike Lynch is among six missing, following a tornado, as well as Morgan Stanley International bank chairman Jonathan Bloomer.

One person - believed to be the boat's cook - has been found dead.

Oceanography lecturer at Southampton University Dr Simon Boxall says it can be a very stormy area.

IN: 'That...
OUT: ...big storms.'
DUR: 11 seconds

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0820yacht-boxall1.mp3
Posted by at

Gov agrees to boost security at hospitals after weeks long Doctors' protest in India

Intro:

The Indian government has agreed to beef up security at state-run hospitals as protesting doctors demand a safer workplace. 

Tens of thousands have taken to the streets in the past two weeks after the brutal rape and murder of a trainee medic in India's Kolkata. 

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi. 

IN: The federal...
OUT: SOC
Duration: 33 seconds

Posted by at
Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)