Multinational beverage company Coca Cola says it intends to increase its investments in Nigeria by one billion dollars over the next five years.
Tesem Akende reports.
Take Radio
INTRO: Officials from the
OUTRO: SOC
DUR: 41'
The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Friday, September 20, 2024
Coca Cola Pledges To Increase Investments in Nigeria By One Billion Dollars
FAR-RIGHT EXPECTED TO DOMINATE REGIONAL ELECTION IN GERMANY
Germany's far right is expected to dominate a key election taking place this weekend, with polls predicting they could place first in the state of Brandenburg.
Such a result is expected to have national ramifications, as Chancellor Scholz's centre left party continues to languish in the polls.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
IN: The regional
OUT: SOC
TIME: 46 seconds
Such a result is expected to have national ramifications, as Chancellor Scholz's centre left party continues to languish in the polls.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
IN: The regional
OUT: SOC
TIME: 46 seconds
Ex Prime Minister Imran Khan's party is bracing for mass public demonstration
Intro:
They are demanding the former Prime Minister, who has been in jail for more than a year now, be released.
Hira Mustafa has more.
In: The....
Out: SOC
Dur: 59 sec
Von der Leyen visits Kyiv to discuss Ukraine's winter energy needs
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is in Kyiv on her eighth visit to Ukraine to discuss the country's energy needs ahead of the coming winter. Russian attacks in recent months have destroyed about 80 percent of Ukraine's thermal power plants and one--third of its hydroelectric capacity.
Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv
IN: Ahead of her...
OUT: SOC
DUR: 50 seconds
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/20240920_UrsulavonderLeyen_Kyiv.mp3
IN: Ahead of her...
OUT: SOC
DUR: 50 seconds
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/20240920_UrsulavonderLeyen_Kyiv.mp3
Danube flooding latest from Budapest
The Danube River in Budapest is set to rise by an additional 50 centimeters by Saturday evening, marking the latest in a series of severe floods across Europe. Authorities are bracing for significant impacts.
Pablo Gutierrez reports
IN: "Flood defenses across Hungary are under extreme pressure ….."
OUT: "SOC"
DUR: 00:39
CLIP: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0920-Hungaryfloodslatest-pg.mp3
India probing work environment at EY following employee's death
India is investigating the work environment at accounting firm EY following the death of a 26-year-old employee which her mother blamed on stress.
This comes as a union has called for a review of working conditions in India's IT and finance sectors.
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
IN: "The employee…"
OUT: SOC
DUR: 39 secs
GENERIC: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0920IndiaEY-rb-generic.mp3
India calls US court summons for its NSA 'unwarranted'
India has criticised a summons issued by a US district court to its NSA and former head of its foreign intelligence agency.
The summons were issued in connection with allegations that Indian officials were involved in a plot to assassinate an American Sikh separatist leader in the US.
India identified the Sikh leader - Gurpatwant Singh Pannun - as a 'terrorist' in 2020.
The summons were issued by the US District Court for the Southern District of New York. It names the Government of India and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, among others.
It has asked New Delhi to file a reply within 21 days.
Here's India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri [PRONO: VIK-KRUM MISS-REE]
In: 'These are...'
Out: '...of India.'
Dur: 45 secs
ISRAEL HITS DOZENS OF TARGETS IN LEBANON AIR STRIKES
Israel's military says its air force hit around 100 Hezbollah rocket launchers and other infrastructure in overnight air strikes on Lebanon.
It follows a remote attack targeting pagers and walkie-talkies this week which Hezbollah has blamed on Israel.
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy has called for an "immediate ceasefire" between Israel and Hezbollah.
IN: 'We are...
OUT: ...their homes.'
DUT: 17 seconds
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0920lebanon-lammy1.mp3
It follows a remote attack targeting pagers and walkie-talkies this week which Hezbollah has blamed on Israel.
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy has called for an "immediate ceasefire" between Israel and Hezbollah.
IN: 'We are...
OUT: ...their homes.'
DUT: 17 seconds
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0920lebanon-lammy1.mp3
Doctors protesting against sexual assault to partially end strike
Intro:
Doctors in the east Indian city Kolkata who've been protesting against the brutal rape and murder of a young medic there will partially resume service this weekend after a 41 day strike.
They say a bulk of their demands have been met but their broader fight for justice continues until the perpetrators are punished.
Ishan Garg tells us more.
IN: Junior doctors...
Doctors in the east Indian city Kolkata who've been protesting against the brutal rape and murder of a young medic there will partially resume service this weekend after a 41 day strike.
They say a bulk of their demands have been met but their broader fight for justice continues until the perpetrators are punished.
Ishan Garg tells us more.
IN: Junior doctors...
OUT: SOC
Duration: 45 seconds
Thursday, September 19, 2024
EU and China pledge increased dialogue amid trade tensions
European Union and Chinese trade representatives have agreed to
intensify efforts to resolve a dispute over electric vehicles.
The EU has imposed tariffs of up to 35 percent on electric vehicle's
from China accusing Beijing of imposing unfair subsidies and flooding
the European market.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
IN: "According to a…"
OUT: "...SOC"
DUR: 47 seconds
Generic: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0919EVs-wd-generic.mp3
intensify efforts to resolve a dispute over electric vehicles.
The EU has imposed tariffs of up to 35 percent on electric vehicle's
from China accusing Beijing of imposing unfair subsidies and flooding
the European market.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
IN: "According to a…"
OUT: "...SOC"
DUR: 47 seconds
Generic: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0919EVs-wd-generic.mp3
UN says Israel continues to defy International Law
The United Nations says Israel continues to defy International Law
despite court orders and Security Council resolutions.
UN Security Council members convened again on Thursday to discuss the
unfolding situation in the Middle East,
with some member states voicing their continued frustration at the
council's inaction.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York...
IN: It's the second
OUT: SOC
DUR: 50"
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0919-unsc-jj.mp3
despite court orders and Security Council resolutions.
UN Security Council members convened again on Thursday to discuss the
unfolding situation in the Middle East,
with some member states voicing their continued frustration at the
council's inaction.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York...
IN: It's the second
OUT: SOC
DUR: 50"
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0919-unsc-jj.mp3
Fresh polls stateside paint picture of tight election
The race for the White House remains too close to call.
New polls out today in the United States show Presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are deadlocked, with just weeks to go until the election.
The former US President and current Vice-President are tied nationally, and at each other's heels in the handful of key battleground states that'll decide the outcome of November's contest.
Benji Hyer reports.
IN: It's as tight
OUT: Benji Hyer, Washington
DUR: 34 secs
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0919poll-bh-generic.mp3
US accuses Iran of sending stolen Trump campaign info to Biden campaign
Iran sent stolen materiał from Republican former President Donald Trump's campaign to people involved in Democratic President Joe Biden's then re-election campaign, according to US investigators.
In a joint statement the FBI, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and Office of the Director of National Intelligence said that this malicious cyber activity is part of Iran's attempts to interfere in US elections.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
IN: US investigators
OUT SOC
DUR 32
US holiday retail sales expected to beat 2023
The summer's barely over but there are already predictions that this
holiday season's US retail sales will beat 2023's figures.
Companies are expected to go heavy on deals as a way to attract
money-conscious shoppers.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
IN: According..."
OU: SOC
DUR: 40 seconds
www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0919sales-nh.mp3
holiday season's US retail sales will beat 2023's figures.
Companies are expected to go heavy on deals as a way to attract
money-conscious shoppers.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
IN: According..."
OU: SOC
DUR: 40 seconds
www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0919sales-nh.mp3
U.K Govt. To Establish Battery Recycling Plant in Nigeria
The U.K government says it has plans to establish a five million dollar battery recycling company in Nigeria.
The company is to be situated in Ogun state, south west of the country.
Tesem Akende reports.
Take Radio
INTRO: British High Commissioner
OUTRO: SOC
DUR: 34'
Northern Italy hit by severe flooding from Storm Boris
Parts of northern Italy have been hit by severe flooding as Storm Boris moves southwards.
The huge weather system has already wreaked havoc in central and eastern Europe, killing at least 24 people.
IN: "There's been huge amounts…"
OUT: "...Giles Gibson, Rome."
DUR: 00:39
DUR: 00:39
RADIO: DEMAND FOR JUSTICE
INTRO:
Dozens of women activists in the southeast of the Democratic Republic of Congo are demanding justice for women who were raped at the Makala Central Prison in the capital Kinshasa earlier this month. The female prisoners were raped as hundreds of inmates tried to escape from the detention facility. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.
TAKE RADIO
///////////
IN: CALL FOR JUSTICE ...
DUR: 51 secs
Blackouts in Ukraine causing more Ukrainians to leave
Russia's recent attacks on Ukraine's energy grid led to a rise in departures from the country over the summer months, according to a UN report published on Thursday. The report said nearly half of Ukrainians interviewed at the border cited power cuts as their reason for leaving.
Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv
IN: Russia launched...
OUT: SOC
DUR: 54 seconds
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/20240919_Ukraine-power-cuts-exodus.mp3
IN: Russia launched...
OUT: SOC
DUR: 54 seconds
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/20240919_Ukraine-power-cuts-exodus.mp3
China and EU officials meet for EV talks
China's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao is meeting Thursday with his
counterpart at the European Union.
Tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles is top of the agenda after the EU
imposed duties of up to 35 percent on some manufacturers.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
IN: "Speaking at a…"
OUT: "...SOC"
DUR: 42 seconds
Generic: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0919Trade-wd-generic.mp3
counterpart at the European Union.
Tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles is top of the agenda after the EU
imposed duties of up to 35 percent on some manufacturers.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
IN: "Speaking at a…"
OUT: "...SOC"
DUR: 42 seconds
Generic: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0919Trade-wd-generic.mp3
The Russian Deputy Prime Minister is on a two day official visit to Pakistan
Intro:
The Russian Deputy Prime Minister is in Pakistan for a two-day visit for discussions on trade, energy, and connectivity.
This marks the first visit by a Russian leader to Pakistan since April 2021 - and comes as Islamabad looks to address a growing energy crisis with potential oil supplies from Moscow.
Hira Mustafa has more.
In: Deputy Prime Minister......
Out: SOC
Dur: 58 sec
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)