FSN Radio Feed

Monday, December 29, 2014

Russia's economy contracted in November

"Suspicious" objects spotted in search for Air Asia plane

Indonesia's Vice President says there is not enough evidence to confirm objects spotted in the ocean are parts of the missing Air Asia flight QZ8501...

An Australian search aircraft reportedly spotted "suspicious" objects near Nangka island, between Sumatra and Borneo and close to Belitung island.

The plane - carrying 162 people - lost contact with air traffic control on Sunday while en-route from Indonesia to Singapore.

Jusuf Kalla says the mission remains one of rescue...

IN: Oh yes...

OUT: ...find them.

DUR: 13"

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1229plane-kalla-1.mp3

Greece forced into snap election

Greece has been forced into a snap general election after MPs rejected a presidential candidate nominated by the Prime Minister.

The news caused jitters on financial markets, with investors concerned that a new government could reject the conditions of Greece's financial bailouts.

Our Europe Correspondent Natalie Powell reports…

IN: The Greek parliament …

OUT: SOC

DUR: 38

AIR: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1229greece-np-air.mp3

ARN: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1229greece-np-arn.mp3

FM4: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1229greece-np-fm4.mp3

GENERIC: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1229greece-np-generic.mp3

ICRT: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1229greece-np-icrt.mp3

NIGERIA: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1229greece-np-von.mp3

RNZ: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1229greece-np-rnz.mp3

SRN: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1229greece-np-srn.mp3

VATICAN: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1229greece-np-vatican.mp3

ZIZ: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1229greece-np-ziz.mp3

Boat fire rescue operation continues

Sunday, December 28, 2014

New York Police Commissioner criticizes officers' "inappropriate" behaviour

New York's top policeman has heavily criticized the "inappropriate"
behaviour of officers who turned their back on the city's Mayor during
a colleague's funeral.

In a show of disrespect dozens of officers faced the other way when
mayor Bill de Blasio spoke at the funeral of one of the two policeman
shot dead in their patrol car.

De Blasio has come under criticism for seeming to side with
anti-police protesters, who have campaigned against the killing of two
unarmed black civilians by white officers.

Speaking to CBS New York Police Commissioner Bill Bratton showed his
support for the Mayor and condemned the officers' actions.

IN: "That funeral…"
OUT: "….inappropriate."
DUR: 10 seconds

CLIP 1: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1228nypd-bratton1.mp3

Speaking to CBS New York Police Commissioner Bill Bratton spoke about
the rift between the mayor and the police.

IN: "It is reflective…"
OUT: "….department."
DUR: 12 seconds

CLIP 2: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1228nypd-bratton2.mp3

AirAsia boss offers support to missing passengers families

The CEO of AirAsia says his company's prime concern is supporting the
families while rescuers search for the missing plane.

The aircraft disappeared with 162 people onboard. So far no wreckage
has been found.

AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes held a press conference and met with
families at the airport in Indonesia from where the plane departed.

Fernandes says he now has one major concern.

IN: "Our concern…"
OUT: "….them."
DUR: 12 seconds

CLIP 1: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1228airasia-Fernandes1.mp3

AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes says the search will continue to find the plane.

IN: "We are…"
OUT: "….happened."
DUR: 11 seconds

CLIP 2: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1228airasia-Fernandes2.mp3

AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes says his company will work to support the
families of people onboard.

IN: "That's our…"
OUT: "….process."
DUR: 10 seconds

CLIP 3: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1228airasia-Fernandes3.mp3

"No risk" of Ebola outbreak in US

The man appointed as the US Ebola czar says there's no risk of an
outbreak in America.

It comes as a medical technician in Atlanta is monitored for possible
signs of the virus.

Ron Klain also says good progress is being made in Africa.

Speaking on CBS Ron Klain said there had been progress but the virus
was far from defeated.

IN: "The number…."
OUT: "….at any time."
DUR: 11 seconds

CLIP 1: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1228ebola-klain1.mp3

Speaking on CBS Ron Klain said there was still much work to be done.

IN: "There are…"
OUT: "….Guinea."
DUR: 10 seconds

CLIP 2: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1228ebola-klain2.mp3

Afghanistan combat mission ends

AirAsia boss calls plane disappearance “worst nightmare"

AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes has called the disappearance of one of his
company's planes his "worst nightmare".

He was speaking at a press conference at Surabaya airport, in
Indonesia from where the plane departed for Singapore.

The rescue operation for the plane and its 162 passengers and crew
will restart on Monday morning.

Aviation expert Alan Diehl [PRON. DEAL] hopes the US will get involved
with the search.

IN: "My only…"
OUT: "….helpful."
DUR: 11 seconds

CLIP 1: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1228-airasia-Diehl1.mp3

Aviation expert Alan Diehl [PRON. DEAL] says this aircraft has some
safety features which may help.

IN: "An Airbus…"
OUT: "….float."
DUR: 12 seconds

CLIP 2: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1228-airasia-Diehl2.mp3

Missing AirAsia aircraft search called off for night

Rescue operations to find the missing AirAsia aircraft have been
called off the night.

It disappeared with 162 people on board while traveling from Indonesia
to Singapore.

No distress calls came from the aircraft but bad weather was reported
in the area.

Former Air Accident Investigator David Gleave says planes are built to
withstand most, but not all, weather conditions.

IN: "The aircraft are…"
OUT: "….around it."
DUR: 24 seconds

CLIP 1: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1228-airasia-Gleave1.mp3

Former Air Accident Investigator David Gleave says planes often
disappear in this part of the world.

IN: "It's not…"
OUT: "….aircraft."
DUR: 19 seconds

CLIP 2: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1228-airasia-Gleave2.mp3

Former Air Accident Investigator David Gleave says it will be
difficult to locate the plane.

IN: "In this case…"
OUT: "….signal."
DUR: 11 seconds

CLIP 3: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1228-airasia-Gleave3.mp3

US markets look to build on record gains in the Wall Street preview

After notching up more record gains last week the Dow Jones enters this trading week on a 7 day winning streak.

And as we get closer to the New Year, investors in the United States hope to close for the holiday on a high.

William Denselow reports from New York.

IN: "Boosted by stronger..."
OUT: SOC
DUR: 50 seconds

AIR: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1226MKTS-wd-air.mp3

ARN: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1226MKTS-wd-arn.mp3

FM4: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1226MKTS-wd-fm4.mp3

GENERIC: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1226MKTS-wd-generic.mp3

ICRT: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1226MKTS-wd-icrt.mp3

NIGERIA: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1226MKTS-wd-von.mp3

RNZ: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1226MKTS-wd-rnz.mp3

SRN: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1226MKTS-wd-srn.mp3

VATICAN: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1226MKTS-wd-vat.mp3

ZIZ: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1226MKTS-wd-ziz.mp3

AirAsia Airbus missing between Indonesia and Singapore

Friday, December 26, 2014

Hackers Attack Xbox and Playstation Online Platforms

Microsoft and Sony are working to restore internet platforms for their Xbox and PlayStation gamer’s consoles.

Attacks disabled the online services on Christmas Day --- one of the busiest gaming days of the year --- making it difficult for users to log on.

Silicon Valley reporter Rachel Silverman has more.

IN: “ A hacking group

OUT: under investigation.”

DUR: 38 secs

POT: 29 seconds “restoring services”

CLIP: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1226game-silverman.mp3

Kiev and pro-Russian rebels exchange war prisoners

"The Interview" Seen in Limited Release

The Sony Pictures comedy "The Interview" grossed more than $1 million in limited release at the U.S. box office on Christmas Day.

Sony had pulled the film from release after major movie chains in the United States reacted to threats made by hackers and said they would not screen it.

But Sony reconsidered after critics said the hacking attack should not be allowed to interfere with freedom of expression.

Rachel Silverman reports from California.

IN: “The Interview”

OUT: SOC

DUR: 39 seconds

POT: 33 seconds

AIR: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1226sony-rs-air.mp3

ARN: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1226sony-rs-arn.mp3

FM4: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1226sony-rs-fm4.mp3

GENERIC: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1226sony-rs-generic.mp3

ICRT: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1226sony-rs-icrt.mp3

NIGERIA: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1226sony-rs-von.mp3