The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
US President Donald Trump has called Volodymyr Zelenskyy "a dictator without elections," as he continues to trash-talk Ukraine's leader, branding him a "moderately successful comedian."
Having falsely claimed that Ukraine started the war with Russia, Mr Trump took to Truth Social on Wednesday to accuse his Ukrainian counterpart of "doing a terrible job."
Benji Hyer reports.
IN: Ukraine hasn't
OUT: Benji Hyer, Washington
DUR: 49 secs
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0219trump-bh-generic.mp3
US President Donald Trump and his unelected advisor Elon Musk have rejected suggestions that the world's wealthiest man is usurping his boss's limelight, as they expressed gushing admiration for each other in a Fox News interview.
The display of affection was watched by millions on primetime TV, with America's two most powerful figures keen to send a message that their detractors won't be able to drive them apart.
Benji Hyer reports.
IN: Fawning
OUT: Benji Hyer, Washington
DUR: 47 secs
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0219fox-bh-generic.mp3
INTRO
The US says it is investigating allegations that its aid to Nigeria is funding terrorism.
The allegation was made by a US congressman that the United States Agency for International Development funded terror groups, including Boko Haram, with US taxpayer money.
Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports…
INTRO: "In a Statement ...
OUT: SOC
DUR: 47"
Clip: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1902USprobesallegedBokoHaramFunding-AM-generic.mp3
The Trump administration has given US schools and universities two weeks to eliminate all diversity initiatives or risk losing federal funding.
The directive has left schools scrambling to figure out what may now be considered illegal.
Ira Spitzer has more.
IN: The threat to...
OUT: SOC
DUR: 47
Investigators are looking into what caused a Delta Airlines flight to flip upside down on landing at Toronto's airport on Monday. With the potential that weather played a part.
At least 21 people were injured but fortunately, no one died in the crash.
Caroline Malone reports.
IN: 80 People were on a flight
OUT: Caroline Malone Washington
DUR: 0:42
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0218-Plane-cm-generic.mp3
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says historic peace talks with his Russian counterpart are the "first step in a long but difficult journey" to end the ongoing war in Ukraine.
In an hours-long meeting behind closed doors in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, America's top diplomat appeared to offer an olive branch to Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, who is still sanctioned by the United States for his role in the invasion of Ukraine three years ago.
The two men vowed to create conditions to restore in-full co-operation between their nations, including restoring ambassadors to each other's countries — and a possible summit between President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
Benji Hyer reports.
IN: The US
OUT: Benji Hyer, Washington
DUR: 62 secs WRAP (ALT OUT @ 31 secs)
The UK's Defence Secretary has announced "we must re-arm Britain", as part of Monday's speech outlining reforms to the Ministry of Defence.
John Healey's speech comes following Prime Minister Keir Starmer saying the UK faces a generational challenge and calling on European allies to spend more on defence, having been left out of talks between the US and Russia over the War in Ukraine.
Simon Gaitán reports.
IN: Britain's Defence secretary…
OUT: SOC
DUR: 00:59
