US president Donald Trump has hailed murdered activist Charlie Kirk a
"martyr... for American freedom" at a memorial event attended by
thousands of people.
The event is seen as a galvanizing moment for conservative and MAGA politics.
His widow told the crowd she forgives her late-husband's killer.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
IN: "It's not..."
OUT: SOC
DUR: 38 seconds
CLIP: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0921kirk-nh.mp3
The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Monday, September 22, 2025
Friday, September 19, 2025
Trump-Xi phone call "productive" as TikTok deal nears
US President Donald Trump says he had a "very productive call" with
China's leader Xi Jinping during which they made progress on a
potential TikTok deal.
He says they plan to meet in Asia next month.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
IN: "The long..."
OUT: SOC
DUR: 38 seconds
CLIP: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0919trump-xi-nh.mp3
China's leader Xi Jinping during which they made progress on a
potential TikTok deal.
He says they plan to meet in Asia next month.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
IN: "The long..."
OUT: SOC
DUR: 38 seconds
CLIP: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0919trump-xi-nh.mp3
EU presents 19th Russian sanctions package
The European Commission has unveiled its latest set of Russian
sanctions. It comes as European officials say Russian jets have
violated Estonian airspace.
The EU says this 19th package targets key sectors impacting the war in
Ukraine and includes a ban on LNG imports.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
IN: "In the wake…"
OUT: SOC
DURATION: 45 Seconds
Generic: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0919Russia-wd-generic.mp3
sanctions. It comes as European officials say Russian jets have
violated Estonian airspace.
The EU says this 19th package targets key sectors impacting the war in
Ukraine and includes a ban on LNG imports.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
IN: "In the wake…"
OUT: SOC
DURATION: 45 Seconds
Generic: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0919Russia-wd-generic.mp3
Fellow late-night hosts defend Jimmy Kimmel
US television late-night hosts are rallying around Jimmy Kimmel after he was pulled off air for remarks about the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
ABC says Kimmel's show will be off air indefinitely, a decision blasted by fans, but praised by President Donald Trump.
Mitch McCann reports:
IN: JIMMY KIMMELL
OUT: DANGEROUS LEVEL
DUR: 00:37
CLIP: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0919-MM-JIMMY.mp3
ABC says Kimmel's show will be off air indefinitely, a decision blasted by fans, but praised by President Donald Trump.
Mitch McCann reports:
IN: JIMMY KIMMELL
OUT: DANGEROUS LEVEL
DUR: 00:37
CLIP: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0919-MM-JIMMY.mp3
British couple held by Taliban released from prison
A British couple who were held without charge by the Taliban for eight months have been released from prison in Afghanistan.
Barbie Reynolds, who is 76, and her husband Peter, who's 80, were arrested in February as they travelled to their home in Afghanistan's Bamiyan province.
Ross Cullen reports.
IN: "After mediation…"
OUT: SOC
DUR: 0:25
RADIO: EBOLA DEATHS RISE
INTRO:
The World Health Organisation says 31 people have died of Ebola in the south-central part of the Democratic Republic of Congo since the outbreak was declared two weeks ago. The Director-General of the global health body, Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus says they have stepped up efforts to stop the spread of the disease that's occurred in a province that borders Angola. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...
TAKE RADIO
///////////////
IN: THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION ...
DUR: 51 SECS
EU expected to roll out 19th Russian sanctions package
The European Commission is expected to unveil its latest set of
Russian sanctions on Friday.
The proposal was delayed following U.S. President Donald Trump's call
for NATO allies to cease their imports of Russian energy.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
IN: "European Commission President…"
OUT: SOC
DURATION: 40 Seconds
Generic: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0919Sanction-wd-generic.mp3
Russian sanctions on Friday.
The proposal was delayed following U.S. President Donald Trump's call
for NATO allies to cease their imports of Russian energy.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
IN: "European Commission President…"
OUT: SOC
DURATION: 40 Seconds
Generic: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0919Sanction-wd-generic.mp3
UK SET TO RECOGNISE PALESTINIAN STATE
The UK is expected to imminently announce the recognition of the state of Palestine.
The move is set to provoke harsh criticism from Israel.
Olly Barratt reports from London.
In: 'The UK...
Out: SOC
Dur: 45 secs
http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0919state-ob1.mp3
The move is set to provoke harsh criticism from Israel.
Olly Barratt reports from London.
In: 'The UK...
Out: SOC
Dur: 45 secs
http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0919state-ob1.mp3
U.S. Embassy Revokes Visas of Indian Executives Over Fentanyl Links
Intro:
Washington has tightened scrutiny on Indian business executives, with the U.S. Embassy in Delhi revoking and denying visas for several individuals and their families. The move comes amid an intensifying American crackdown on synthetic drugs.
In: A report by...
Out: SOC
Dur: 50 secs
US lifts sanctions waiver on India-built Iran port
Intro:
The US is canceling its sanctions waiver granted to India-made port in Iran in a bid to pressure the middle-eastern nation.
But the move could also hurt New Delhi too - which has been developing the Chabahar port as part of its counterbalancing measure against China's Belt and Road Initiative as Ishan Garg tells us from New Delhi.
IN: The India...
The US is canceling its sanctions waiver granted to India-made port in Iran in a bid to pressure the middle-eastern nation.
But the move could also hurt New Delhi too - which has been developing the Chabahar port as part of its counterbalancing measure against China's Belt and Road Initiative as Ishan Garg tells us from New Delhi.
IN: The India...
OUT: SOC
Duration: 45 seconds
Trump declines approval of Taiwan military aid package: report
INTRO: US President Donald Trump declined to approve $400 million in military aid to Taiwan in recent months while negotiating on trade and a potential summit with Beijing, according to the Washington Post.
The decision would mark a sharp departure from US policy toward the democratic island, which faces a constant threat of invasion by China. Laura Westbrook has more.
The decision would mark a sharp departure from US policy toward the democratic island, which faces a constant threat of invasion by China. Laura Westbrook has more.
Thursday, September 18, 2025
More than a million people join protests in France
More than a million people have joined protests in France against the government's budget cuts, and ongoing political instability.
There were hundreds of arrests as some protesters clashed with police, who used tear gas and water cannon to maintain public order.
Ross Cullen reports from Paris.
IN: Another day of …
DUR: 53s
OUT: SOC
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0918paris-rc1.mp3
There were hundreds of arrests as some protesters clashed with police, who used tear gas and water cannon to maintain public order.
Ross Cullen reports from Paris.
IN: Another day of …
DUR: 53s
OUT: SOC
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0918paris-rc1.mp3
NVIDIA invests billions in rival chipmaker Intel
US tech giant NVIDIA has revealed it will invest 5 billion dollars into its competitor Intel. The move follows a decision by the Trump administration to make a major investment in the company.
Mitch McCann reports:
IN: THE PARTNERSHIP
OUT: SOC
DUR: 00:34
CLIP: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0918-INTEL.mp3
Mitch McCann reports:
IN: THE PARTNERSHIP
OUT: SOC
DUR: 00:34
CLIP: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0918-INTEL.mp3
CDC panel stacked with Kennedy appointees to vote on controversial changes to childhood vaccines
The CDC's vaccine advisory panel will vote Thursday on controversial changes to the childhood vaccine schedule - including delaying the Hepatitis B shot for newborns. It may also change guidance on the MMRV jab - which offers protection against measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr, a vaccine skeptic, fired the existing panel and replaced it with his own picks. Toni Waterman has more.
IN: This vaccine committee …
DUR: 34s
OUT: SOC
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0918CDCVaccineCommittee.tw.mp3
IN: This vaccine committee …
DUR: 34s
OUT: SOC
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0918CDCVaccineCommittee.tw.mp3
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia sign a mutual defence agreement
Intro
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have signed a mutual strategic defence agreement, the first in the history of their bilateral ties.
The pact comes just days after Israel's attack on Doha targeting Hamas leaders - a development experts say played a key role in pushing the two nations toward the deal.
Hira Mustafa has more.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have signed a mutual strategic defence agreement, the first in the history of their bilateral ties.
The pact comes just days after Israel's attack on Doha targeting Hamas leaders - a development experts say played a key role in pushing the two nations toward the deal.
Hira Mustafa has more.
In: Under the......
Out: SOC
Dur: 38 sec
RADIO: DRC PRISON CONDITIONS
INTRO:
Thousands of inmates detained in prisons in the southeast of the Democratic Republic of Congo are in dire need of food and other basic necessities due to the lack of funding by the government since January this year.
The prisoners are reported to be living in squalid conditions in overcrowded facilities.
Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.....
TAKE RADIO
/////////////////////
IN: OPERATIONS AT KASAPA ...
DUR: 45 SECS
TRUMP TO HOLD TALKS WITH STARMER AFTER STATE BANQUET
UK Prime Minister is set to hold talks on trade, Ukraine, and the Middle East with US President Donald Trump on Thursday.
Keir Starmer's government claims over $200bn of investment from US companies into the UK has been announced during the President's State Visit to the UK.
They'll hold talks at Chequers after President Trump was hosted for a day of pomp and ceremony at Windsor Castle on Wednesday.
From Windsor, UK correspondent Olly Barratt says London claims the trip has been a huge success already.
IN: 'The UK...
OUT: ...spheres.'
DUR: 55 sec
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0918trump-ob1.mp3
ALT:
From Windsor, UK correspondent Olly Barratt says the government has placed a major focus on a new technology partnership with Washington.
IN: 'Whether that...
OUT: ...state.'
DUR: 37 sec
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0918trump-ob2.mp3
ALT:
From Windsor, UK correspondent Olly Barratt says the two governments don't see eye to eye on everything.
IN: 'Free speech...
OUT: ...to come.'
DUR: 39 sec
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0918trump-ob3.mp3
ALT:
From Windsor, UK correspondent Olly Barratt says the British government hasn't hit all of its targets.
IN: 'One element...
OUT: ...state visit.'
DUR: 45 sec
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0918trump-ob4.mp3
Keir Starmer's government claims over $200bn of investment from US companies into the UK has been announced during the President's State Visit to the UK.
They'll hold talks at Chequers after President Trump was hosted for a day of pomp and ceremony at Windsor Castle on Wednesday.
From Windsor, UK correspondent Olly Barratt says London claims the trip has been a huge success already.
IN: 'The UK...
OUT: ...spheres.'
DUR: 55 sec
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0918trump-ob1.mp3
ALT:
From Windsor, UK correspondent Olly Barratt says the government has placed a major focus on a new technology partnership with Washington.
IN: 'Whether that...
OUT: ...state.'
DUR: 37 sec
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0918trump-ob2.mp3
ALT:
From Windsor, UK correspondent Olly Barratt says the two governments don't see eye to eye on everything.
IN: 'Free speech...
OUT: ...to come.'
DUR: 39 sec
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0918trump-ob3.mp3
ALT:
From Windsor, UK correspondent Olly Barratt says the British government hasn't hit all of its targets.
IN: 'One element...
OUT: ...state visit.'
DUR: 45 sec
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0918trump-ob4.mp3
Demonstrations and strikes across France on mass day of action
Demonstrations and strikes are taking place across France on Thursday for a mass day of social and industrial action.
800,000 people are expected to attend marches nationwide, with protests already under way, and dozens of arrests have been made so far.
Ross Cullen reports.
IN: "Here in Paris…"
OUT: SOC
DUR: 0:33
"Brain eating amoeba" kills 19 in India's Kerala state
Intro:
South Indian state Kerala is facing its deadliest outbreak of brain-eating amoeba, with nineteen deaths and sixty-nine confirmed cases reported this year.
Health Minister Veena George calls it a serious public health challenge, as Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis spreads across multiple districts.
IN: Unlike previous...
South Indian state Kerala is facing its deadliest outbreak of brain-eating amoeba, with nineteen deaths and sixty-nine confirmed cases reported this year.
Health Minister Veena George calls it a serious public health challenge, as Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis spreads across multiple districts.
IN: Unlike previous...
OUT: SOC
Duration: 44 sec
India Voices Concern as Saudi Arabia, Pakistan Sign Defence Pact
Intro:
The agreement, signed in Riyadh by Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, declares that an attack on one country will be treated as an attack on both. India has said it remains committed to protecting its national interests after Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed the pact. Kshitij Nagar has more from New Delhi.
The agreement, signed in Riyadh by Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, declares that an attack on one country will be treated as an attack on both. India has said it remains committed to protecting its national interests after Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed the pact. Kshitij Nagar has more from New Delhi.
In: New Delhi's response...
Out: SOC
Dur: 59 secs
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)