ARRESTS IN EUROPE PEOPLE SMUGGLING RAIDS

At least 20 people have been arrested in raids across Europe, targeting an alleged Syrian people smuggling gang.

Law enforcement agencies in Austria, the Netherlands, Poland, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Serbia joined the UK's National Crime Agency and German police in taking action.

It's thought the network brought hundreds of migrants through the Balkans and then into Eastern Europe, before they were taken to Germany and the UK.

NCA's Director of Investigations Jon Denley says an Iraqi national was detained in the UK's Midlands area.

IN: 'The network...
OUT: ...extradition.'
DUR: 14 seconds

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1121migrants-denley1.mp3

US charges Indian billionaire Adani with bribery

The United States has charged Indian billionaire Gautam Adani with orchestrating a $250 million bribery scheme.

Adani is one of the world's richest men and is known for his close ties to India's prime minister Narendra Modi.

Adani's shares have fallen 20 per cent in reaction to the bribery case.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

IN: "US authorities say…"

OUT: SOC

DUR: 33 secs

GENERIC: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1121IndiaAdani-rb-generic.mp3

DOJ demands Google sell Chrome browser amid monopoly concerns

Prosecutors at the US Justice Department have requested that Google be forced to sell off its Chrome browser  

It follows a federal judge's ruling in August that the search engine giant maintains an illegal monopoly on internet searches.

Ira Spitzer has more.

IN: According to the...

OUT: SOC

DUR: 35

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1120google-is-generic.mp3 

India rubbishes reports that link Modi to Sikh separatist killing in Canada

India has labeled a Canadian media report 'ludicrous' after it alleged Prime Minister Narendra Modi was in the know about plans to allegedly assassinate a Sikh separatist leader in Canada.

Bilateral ties hit a new low earlier in the year, after Ottawa claimed Modi's right hand man and Home Minister Amit Shah was behind a campaign that targeted Sikh separatists on Canadian soil.

Neha Poonia has more.

In: 'Canadian newspaper...'
Out: SOC
Dur: 42 secs

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1121ModiCanada-np.mp3

TEXAS OFFERS UP RANCH AS STAGING AREA FOR MASS DEPORTATIONS

Texas has offered up land for President-elect Donald Trump to use as a staging area for mass deportations. Toni Waterman has more.

IN: The 1,400 acre…
DUR: 31s
OUT: SOC
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1120TXDetentionCampsOffer-tw.mp3

Texas offers Trump land for mass deportations

The US state of Texas is offering Donald Trump land to use for deportation facilities, as the president-elect promises to fix the country's border crisis.

The state's Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham says the ranch on the US-Mexico border can be used for "the largest deportation of violent criminals in the nation's history."

Sally Patterson has more.

IN Donald Trump ran

OUT SOC

DUR 35

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1120-Deportation-SP-generic.mp3

FUNERAL HELD FOR ONE DIRECTION'S LIAM PAYNE

The funeral of One Direction star Liam Payne has taken place in Buckinghamshire, England.

His former bandmates were there, as well as his son's mother — singer Cheryl Tweedy.

Stuart Smith reports.

IN: "The private service…"
OUT: SOC
DURATION: 25 Seconds

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1120liampayne-ss-generic.mp3

U.S vetoes Security Council resolution on Gaza

The United States has once again used its veto to block a Security
Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
Washington says it could support the text claiming Hamas would have
seen it as a vindication.
But council members have harshly criticised the US saying this is
another indication that it has no intention of bringing an end to the
war.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.

IN: Fourteen members...
OUT: SOC
DUR: 46"

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1120-gaza-jj.mp3

Donald Trump pushes unconventional cabinet picks

US President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet choices continue to attract scrutiny after he made several more unconventional picks for top jobs, nominating a retired professional wrestling performer as his Secretary of Education. 

Meanwhile his selections for Defence Secretary and Attorney General are batting away sexual misconduct allegations as they face confirmation proceedings in Washington. From there, Benji Hyer reports. 

IN: Donald Trump

OUT: Benji Hyer, Washington 

DUR: 58 secs 

   

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1120trump-bh-generic.mp3     

Ukraine Fires First British Storm Shadow Missiles into Russia

Ukraine has reportedly fired British Storm Shadow Missiles into Russia.

It's the first time the long range cruise missiles supplied by the UK have been used by Kyiv against targets inside Russian territory. 

Simon Gaitán reports. 

IN: The UK's… 

OUT: SOC
DUR: 0:47

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1120-UKUkraineMissiles-sg-generic.mp3           

US EMBASSY IN UKRAINIAN CAPITAL CLOSED FOR DAY - CONCERNS OVER POTENTIAL RUSSIAN AIRSTRIKE

Escalating tensions in Europe are impacting the US Embassy in Ukraine, which has been temporarily closed because of a possible Russian air attack.

It comes as the US is set to announce a fresh wave of funding for Ukraine's war effort, according to the Defense Secretary.

Mitch McCann reports:

IN: THE US EMBASSY
OUT: SOC
DUR: 00:44

CLIP: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1120-mm-ukraine.mp3

West African Countries Begin Petrol Imports From Nigeria

The Dangote refinery in Nigeria has begun exportation of petroleum products to countries in West Africa.

Tesem Akende reports from Jos.

Take Radio

INTRO: According to the

OUTRO: SOC

DUR: 47'

www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1120petrol-ta-generic.mp3

Doctors and nurses hold 24-hour strike in Italy

Doctors and nurses in Italy are holding a 24-hour strike, arguing pay increases that are part of the government's 2025 budget are too small.

The industrial action, though, is causing major disruption for patients.

Giles Gibson has more from Rome.

IN: "Trade union leaders…"

OUT: "...Giles Gibson, Rome."
DUR:  00:44

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1120-doctors-gg-generic.mp3

US EMBASSY CLOSES OVER WARNINGS OF AIR ATTACK IN KYIV

The US embassy in Kyiv has been closed temporarily following warnings of what's being called a potential "significant" air attack by Russia.

It comes after approval by Washington of the use by Ukraine of long-range Army Tactical Missile System (Atacms) missiles, which Russia says have already struck targets inside its territory.

It's also reported the US will now supply Ukraine with anti-personnel land mines.

Military analyst Sean Bell says this comes amid a major Russian focus on operations in eastern Ukraine.

In: 'With the...
Out: ...terms.'
Dur: 22 secs

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1120ukraine-bell1.mp3

Pakistan's ex Premier Imran Khan warns party leaders of expulsion from the party

Intro:

Imran Khan is warning party leaders of expulsion if they don't participate in a planned anti-government protest this weekend.

Khan's message from jail comes as his supporters renew demands for his release.

The jailed former Pakistani Prime Minister is on trial for hundreds of corruption cases he claims are politically motivated.

Hira Mustafa has more.

In: Khan....

Out: SOC

Dur: 50 sec

http: //www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1120-KHAN-hm-generic.mp3

Questions over Delhi's status as capital city amid smog crisis

For the fourth day in a row, New Delhi is enveloped by a thick, acrid smog with pollution levels still off the charts.

This is despite emergency measures that were implemented at the start of the week, with an aim to limit non-essential vehicular traffic and ban all construction activity.

Now one Indian opposition leader is saying the government should consider switching capitals, claiming New Delhi is 'unlivable'.

Neha Poonia has more.

In: 'Every winter...'
Out: SOC
Dur: 42 secs


http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1120DelhiSmog-np.mp3

Japan's Ishiba criticized for behavior at APEC

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is receiving backlash in Japan for  "bad manners" at the APEC forum summit in Peru. 

Posters are criticizing Ishiba online after footage showed him greeting other leaders while remaining seated.

Chris Gilbert reports from Japan. 

IN: The footage shows 

OUT: SOC 

DUR: 0.47

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/241120-ishiba-seat-cg.mp3

Indian state goes to the polls

India's richest and second most populous state Maharashtra (prono: MAH-HA-RUSH-TRA) is voting to choose a new government on Wednesday. 

The election is important for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party, the BJP, after it failed to win a majority India's general election earlier this year.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

IN: This is considered

OUT: too little too late. 

DUR: 0.56

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/241120-indiavote-rb.mp3

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai stands trial

Media tycoon Jimmy Lai is pleading not guilty to breaching the Beijing imposed national security law in a Hong Kong court.

The 76-year-old founder of the now-closed tabloid Apple Daily is accused of colluding with foreign forces, a charge that could carry a sentence of up to life in prison. 

Laura Westbrook reports.

IN: Wearing a brown 

OUT: SOC 

DUR: 0.40 

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/241120-lai-lw.mp3

Hush money prosecutors agree to postpone Trump sentencing

Prosecutors in Donald Trump's hush money case say they are open to delaying the president-elect's sentencing, but would oppose dropping the case completely.

In a court filing on Tuesday, the Manhattan district attorney's office agreed to postpone next week's sentence.

Trump was found guilty by a jury of falsifying business records earlier this year - but his victory in the US presidential election has complicated proceedings.

Sally Patterson reports from New York.

IN Donald Trump's sentencing

OUT SOC

DUR 52

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1119-Trump3-SP-generic.mp3