Tuesday, February 3, 2015

S&P Pays $1.5bn over Sub-Prime Mortgage Ratings

Standard and Poors will pay $1.5 billion for falsely representing the quality of bundled mortgage products prior to the 2008 financial crisis.

The deal settles a lawsuit by the US Department of Justice and several US states.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports...

IN: Prior to the financial crisis...
OUT: SOC
DUR: 46"

AIR: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203rating-dr-air.mp3
ARN: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203rating-dr-arn.mp3
FM4: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203rating-dr-fm4.mp3
GEN: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203rating-dr-generic.mp3
G24: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203rating-dr-g24.mp3
ICRT: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203rating-dr-icrt.mp3
RNZ: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203rating-dr-rnz.mp3
SRN: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203rating-dr-srn.mp3
VATICAN: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203rating-dr-vat.mp3
VON: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203rating-dr-von.mp3
ZIZ: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203rating-dr-ziz.mp3
Posted by at

Cost of theater shooting case already exceeds $5 million

The case against accused Colorado theater shooter James Holmes has already cost over $5 million dollars in legal fees.

Holmes is accused of opening fire in a crowded premiere of Batman, killing 12 and injuring 70.

Mary MacCarthy reports:

IN: "Yahoo news says..."
OUT: SOC
DUR: 33"

AIR: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203Holmes-mm-air.mp3
ARN: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203Holmes-mm-arn.mp3
FM4: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203Holmes-mm-fm4.mp3
GENERIC: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203Holmes-mm-gen.mp3
G24: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203Holmes-mm-global.mp3
ICRT: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203Holmes-mm-icrt.mp3
NIGERIA: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203Holmes-mm-von.mp3
RNZ: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203Holmes-mm-rnz.mp3
SRN: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203Holmes-mm-srn.mp3
VATICAN: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203Holmes-mm-vat.mp3
ZIZ: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203Holmes-mm-ziz.mp3

Posted by at

IS Release New Video Claiming to Show Death of Jordanian Pilot

The Islamic State organisation claims to have burned alive a Jordanian pilot, in a new pictures released online by the militant group.

Images of his apparent murder have been circulated by IS supporters on Twitter.

Lorna Shaddick reports from Washington.

IN: Jordanian pilot Mu'ath...
OUT: SOC
DUR: 45 seconds
POT: 38 seconds


--
Lorna Shaddick
Video Journalist, Feature Story News

1730 Rhode Island Avenue, N.W
Suite 405
Washington, D.C 20036
USA

Phone: +1 202 296 9012 
Mob: +1 202 733 7866 
@lornashaddick
Posted by at

ISIS video claims to show captive Jordanian pilot burned alive

The so-called Islamic State militant group claims to have executed a captive Jordanian pilot.

The extremists have released a video reportedly showing Moaz al-Kassasbeh being burned alive.

Taylor Luck is a contributor for the Washington Post in the Jordanian capital...

IN:reportedly in the...'
OUT:...silence in Jordan'
DURATION: 24 secs

Posted by at

Islamic State video appears to show Jordanian pilot being burned alive

Islamic State has released a video that purports to show a captured Jordanian pilot being burned alive.


He'd been held by the group since his plane crashed in Syria last December.


His apparent murder came as Jordan's King Abdullah was visiting Washington, from where Simon Marks reports.


IN:  "Even by…."

OUT:  SOC

DUR:  27 seconds


AIR:  http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203pilot-sm-air.mp3

ARN:  http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203pilot-sm-arn.mp3

FM4:  http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203pilot-sm-fm4.mp3

GENERIC:  http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203pilot-sm-generic.mp3

G24:  http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203pilot-sm-g24.mp3

ICRT:  http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203pilot-sm-icrt.mp3

NIGERIA:  http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203pilot-sm-von.mp3

RNZ:  http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203pilot-sm-rnz.mp3

SRN:  http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203pilot-sm-srn.mp3

VATICAN:  http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203pilot-sm-vat.mp3

ZIZ:  http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203pilot-sm-ziz.mp3

Posted by at

World Food Programme alarmed by pictures of agency's food aid bearing Islamic State logo

The United Nations World Food Programme has expressed extreme concern over pictures of its food aid carrying the logo of the Islamic State in Syria.


The agency has condemned what it calls the "manipulation of desperately needed food aid inside Syria."


Liling Tan reports from the UN in New York.


IN: "The pictures were…"

OUT: "… Liling Tan, New York."

DUR: 29 seconds


ALL: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203-ISISlogoonWFPfood-lt.mp3

Posted by at

Harper Lee to publish "Mockingbird" sequel

Harper Lee, the American author who wrote "To Kill A Mockingbird", is to publish a sequel to the novel more than 50 years later.


The second book was completed in the 1950s, but was only recently rediscovered.


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


IN:  "To Kill…."

OUT:  SOC

DUR:  33 seconds


AIR:  http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203mocking-sm-air.mp3

ARN:  http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203mocking-sm-arn.mp3

FM4:  http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203mocking-sm-fm4.mp3

GENERIC:  http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203mocking-sm-generic.mp3

G24:  http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203mocking-sm-g24.mp3

ICRT:  http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203mocking-sm-icrt.mp3

NIGERIA:  http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203mocking-sm-von.mp3

RNZ:  http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203mocking-sm-rnz.mp3

SRN:  http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203mocking-sm-srn.mp3

VATICAN:  http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203mocking-sm-vat.mp3

ZIZ:  http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203mocking-sm-ziz.mp3

Posted by at

More civilians and soldiers reported killed in eastern Ukraine battles

Up to 16 civilians have been killed and dozens injured in the latest fighting in eastern Ukraine.


Both Ukrainian government officials and representatives of Russian backed militants have reported deaths, amid fears the conflict is escalating.


Tom Barton reports.


IN: As well as….

OUT: SOC

DUR: 34"


AIR: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203civilian-tb-air.mp3
ARN: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203civilian-tb-arn.mp3
FM4: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203civilian-tb-fm4.mp3
GENERIC: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203civilian-tb-generic.mp3

G24: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203civilian-tb-g24.mp3
ICRT: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203civilian-tb-icrt.mp3
NIGERIA: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203civilian-tb-von.mp3
RNZ: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203civilian-tb-rnz.mp3
SRN: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203civilian-tb-srn.mp3
VATICAN: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203civilian-tb-vat.mp3
ZIZ: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203civilian-tb-ziz.mp3


Posted by at

UK MPs VOTE IN FAVOUR OF 'THREE PARENT BABIES'

British MPs have voted in favour of allowing the creation of babies using DNA from three people.

If the measure moves ahead to become legislation, the UK would be the first country to allow such a technique to be used to prevent fatal genetic diseases.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

IN: "MPs…
OUT: SOC
DUR: 45 secs

Posted by at

16 Civilians Killed, Dozens Injured as Fighting Rages in Eastern Ukraine

Heavy fighting continues in residential areas in Eastern Ukraine with reports that 16 people have been killed and dozens injured.

The latest civilian bloodshed came ahead of the anticipated arrival this week of US secretary of State John Kerry in Kiev.

Meanwhile, Washington is debating whether to provide weapons to Ukrainian forces in their fight against pro-Russian rebels.

Kiev-based spokesperson for the International Committee of the Red Cross, Ashot Astabatsyan says the country's humanitarian crisis is deepening...

IN:heavy shelling...'
OUT:...unacceptable'
DURATION: 26 secs


Posted by at

REDKNAPP QUITS QPR

Harry Redknapp has quit as manager of English Premier League side Queens Park Rangers.

He resigns citing health issues, but after speculation about his position with QPR deep in a relegation battle.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

IN: "Harry Redknapp…
OUT: SOC
DUR: 38 secs

Posted by at

Cuban government releases Fidel Castro pictures

The government of Cuba has released a series of recent photos of former President Fidel Castro.

The move is seen as an attempt to quell rumors that the 88-year-old is dead or dying.

Steve Mort reports.

IN: "The new…
OUT: SOC
DUR: 28 seconds

AIR: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203Castro-sdm-air.mp3
ARN: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203Castro-sdm-arn.mp3
FM4: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203Castro-sdm-fm4.mp3
GENERIC: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203Castro-sdm-generic.mp3
G24: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203Castro-sdm-g24.mp3
ICRT: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203Castro-sdm-icrt.mp3
NIGERIA: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203Castro-sdm-von.mp3
RNZ: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203Castro-sdm-rnz.mp3
SRN: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203Castro-sdm-srn.mp3
VATICAN: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203Castro-sdm-vat.mp3
ZIZ: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203Castro-sdm-ziz.mp3
Posted by at

EU lifts visa ban on Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe

The European Union has announced a waver on a visa ban for Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe following his appointment as chairman of the African Union last week. 

President Mugabe is currently on an EU blacklist and was refused a rare invitation to an EU Africa summit in Brussels last year after his wife could not obtain a visa. 

The former guerrilla leader is also banned from travelling to the United States due to his past of political violence and intimidation. 

Last week The African Union appointed the Zimbabwean leader to serve as head of the 54 nation African Union. 

But spokeswoman for the EU's external actions service Catherine Ray says the travel ban will still apply expect for his missions abroad as head of the AU. 

IN: Indeed, Mr. Mugabe...
OUT: capacity.
DUR: 13 seconds

Posted by at

Greek Finance Minister to visit Germany

Greek Finance Minister Yannis Varoufakis said he will visit Frankfurt and Berlin this week to meet with the European Central Bank and the German Finance minister. 

The new Greek government is seeking to renegotiate austerity measures imposed by its creditors.

Our Germany correspondent Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

IN: Varoufakis's European tour…
OUT: SOC
DUR: :42

Posted by at

American politicians wade into vaccination debate

A measles outbreak in the United States is making waves in the world of American politics.

Politicians, including likely presidential hopefuls, are getting involved in the debate about vaccination.

As Malcolm Brown reports, it's all been prompted by the resurgence of a disease which was declared to have been eliminated from the US.

IN: "American health...
OUT: SOC
DUR: 37 seconds 

AIR: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203measles-mb-air.mp3
ARN: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203measles-mb-arn.mp3
FM4: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203measles-mb-fm4.mp3
GEN: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203measles-mb-generic.mp3
G24: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203measles-mb-g24.mp3
ICRT: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203measles-mb-icrt.mp3
NIG: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203measles-mb-von.mp3
RNZ: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203measles-mb-rnz.mp3
SRN: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203measles-mb-srn.mp3
VAT: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203measles-mb-vat.mp3
ZIZ: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203measles-mb-ziz.mp3
Posted by at

U.S. still weighing defensive lethal aid to Ukraine as Kerry prepares to visit Ukraine

The United States is weighing up sending heavy weaponry to help the Ukraine in its attempts to crush pro-Russian rebels in the east of the country.

Administration officials are discussing supplying Kiev with so-called 'defensive lethal aid' which would include anti-air and anti-tank systems.

Nina-Maria Potts reports on Washington's possible change of policy, as America's top diplomat heads to Ukraine on Wednesday.

IN: " The U.S....
OUT: SOC
DUR: 40 seconds


Posted by at

Genocide claims against Serbia dismissed

The International Court of Justice has dismissed claims entirely that Serbia committed genocide against Croatia. 

The historic ruling ends more than a decade of legal battles between the two countries who claim each side was responsible for thousands of targeted killings during the Yugoslav war.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports. 

IN: "The ICJ has…"
OUT: SOC
DUR: 42 secs

Posted by at

Greek PM says Athens not looking to Russia 'right now' for financial aid

The new Greek prime minister Alexis Tsipras has expressed he is not interested in looking to Russia for financial aid 'right now'.

His remarks are described as deliberately ambiguous by some commentators as he makes his first moves to renegotiate Greece's huge international debt totaling 315 billion euro.

Most of the money is owed to Troika of the European Central Bank, the European Commission and the International Monetary Fund.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

IN: "Alexis Tsipras…"
OUT: SOC
DUR: 35 secs





Posted by at

Hidden camera footage shows animal abuse at UK halal butchers

One man has been sacked and three others suspended from a halal slaughterhouse in northern England after hidden cameras filmed alleged mistreatment of animals.

Footage captured by Animal Aid apparently shows sheep being kicked and punched.

Elena Casas reports from London.



IN: "Bowood Lamb…

OUT: SOC

DUR: 36s


ARN: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203halal-ec-arn.mp3

AIR: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203halal-ec-air.mp3

FM4: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203halal-ec-fm4.mp3

GENERIC: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203halal-ec-generic.mp3

G24: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203halal-ec-g24.mp3

ICRT: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203halal-ec-icrt.mp3

NIGERIA: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203halal-ec-von.mp3

SRN: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203halal-ec-srn.mp3

RNZ: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203halal-ec-rnz.mp3

VATICAN: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203halal-ec-vat.mp3

ZIZ: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203halal-ec-ziz.mp3

Posted by at

MPs to vote on baby DNA technique

British MPs will hold a crucial vote later to decide whether to allow the creation of babies using DNA from three people…

The controversial technique is aimed at preventing deadly genetic diseases being passed from mother to child.

Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports…

IN: If the technique...
OUT: …SOC.
DUR: 38"

AIR: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203mitochondria-dw-air.mp3
ARN: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203mitochondria-dw-arn.mp3
FM4: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203mitochondria-dw-fm4.mp3
GENERIC: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203mitochondria-dw-generic.mp3
ICRT: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203mitochondria-dw-icrt.mp3
NIGERIA: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203mitochondria-dw-von.mp3
RNZ: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203mitochondria-dw-rnz.mp3
SRN: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203mitochondria-dw-srn.mp3
VATICAN: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203mitochondria-dw-vatican.mp3
ZIZ: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203mitochondria-dw-ziz.mp3
G24: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0203mitochondria-dw-g24.mp3
Posted by at
Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)