Thursday, October 29, 2015

New Zealand and the European Union open negotiations on free trade agreement

New Zealand and the European Union have agreed to begin talks toward a free trade agreement after Prime Minister John Key met his EU counterparts in Brussels. 

The European Union is currently New Zealand's third largest trading partner after Australia and China.

Our Europe correspondent Anna Brugmann reports

IN: "The decision..."
OUT: SOC
DUR: 49 secs


Posted by at

US GDP data misses estimates

The United States economy slowed sharply in the third quarter as
businesses cut back on restocking their warehouses.

Gross domestic product was up at a very healthy 3.9% last quarter but
according to the US Commerce Department, the economy in Q3 grew at a
sluggish annualized rate of 1.5%.

William Denselow reports from New York.

IN: "Gross domestic product..."
OUT: SOC
DUR: 44 seconds

AIR: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1029GDP-wd-air.mp3
ARN: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1029GDP-wd-arn.mp3
FM4: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1029GDP-wd-fm4.mp3
GENERIC: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1029GDP-wd-generic.mp3
ICRT: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1029GDP-wd-icrt.mp3
NIGERIA: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1029GDP-wd-von.mp3
RNZ: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1029GDP-wd-rnz.mp3
SRN: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1029GDP-wd-srn.mp3
VATICAN: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1029GDP-wd-vat.mp3
ZIZ: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1029GDP-wd-ziz.mp3
Posted by at

To chart a course out of hell - Sec. Kerry on Syria

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry was blunt in his assessment of the goal of the meetings on Syria in Vienna - to chart a course out of hell.

One in five Syrians have fled their country after four years of civil war, while other statistics point to one in 20 Syrians have been killed or wounded.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

IN: "U-S Secretary of State...
OUT:  SOC
DUR: 44


***

Posted by at

Iraq War Inquiry to be released next year

The long awaited British inquiry into the Iraq War is likely to be published in June or July next year according to its author, Sir John Chilcot.


The investigation looks at the UK's involvement in the Iraq War and how decisions were made.


But as our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports, delays in its findings have been highly criticised.


IN: Under pressure to…

OUT: SOC

DUR: 41 seconds


AIR: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1029chilcot-np-air.mp3

ARN: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1029chilcot-np-arn.mp3

FM4: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1029chilcot-np-fm4.mp3

GENERIC: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1029chilcot-np-generic.mp3

ICRT: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1029chilcot-np-icrt.mp3

NIGERIA: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1029chilcot-np-von.mp3

RNZ: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1029chilcot-np-rnz.mp3

SRN: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1029chilcot-np-srn.mp3

VATICAN: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1029chilcot-np-vatican.mp3

ZIZ: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1029chilcot-np-ziz.mp3

Posted by at

Turkey requested 3 billion euro per year in aid to cooperate with EU over refugee and migrant crisis

The Turkish government wants the 3 billion euro in aid every year from the European Union in exchange for cooperation in the ongoing refugee and migrant crisis - reports the EU Observer.

The EU is pushing to get Turkey to agree to its action plan in order to stem the flow of people leaving Turkish refugee camps to head to the EU.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

IN: "The EU..."
OUT: SOC
DUR: 41 secs 


Posted by at

Russia welcomes expanded dialogue on Syria

Russia welcomed the expanded dialogue on Syrian conflict settlement. Nine more nations may join the four-party talks between Russia, US, Saudi Arabia and Turkey in Vienna on Friday. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.


IN: The talks on…

OUT: SOC

DUR: 34 seconds


AIR: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1029Syria-talks-db-air.mp3

ARN: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1029Syria-talks-db-arn.mp3

FM4: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1029Syria-talks-db-fm4.mp3

GENERIC: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1029Syria-talks-db-generic.mp3

ICRT: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1029Syria-talks-db-icrt.mp3

NIGERIA: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1029Syria-talks-db-von.mp3

RNZ: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1029Syria-talks-db-rnz.mp3

SRN: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1029Syria-talks-db-srn.mp3

VATICAN: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1029Syria-talks-db-vatican.mp3

ZIZ: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1029Syria-talks-db-ziz.mp3

Posted by at

Merkel to meet Bavarian leader over refugee crisis

German chancellor Angela Merkel will hold talks with the leader of the German state of Bavaria this weekend, as an internal crisis over refugee policy continues to escalate.

Bavaria has been highly critical of the country's welcoming stance towards asylum seekers.

Our correspondent Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

IN: German expects to…
OUT: SOC
DUR: :38

Posted by at

Latino leaders protest outside GOP debate

Hundreds of protesters gathered near the Republican debate venue in Boulder, Colorado to protest what they called Donald Trump's racist comments about immigrants and especially Mexicans.

The protests were led by top leaders from the Latino community, including former U.S. Secretary of Transportation and Energy Federico Pena.

Pena called Trump's attitude towards Hispanics xenophobic:

IN: "I am tired of the anti-immigrant…"
OUT: "… no place in Colorado."
DUR: 19"

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1028Pena-generic.mp3


Meanwhile Colorado Lieutenant Governor Joe Garcia denounced the tone of Trump's comments on immigrants, saying the candidate has done nothing to elevate the political conversation:

IN: "Name-calling, whether it's against candidates or other Hispanics…"
OUT: "… civility and respect."
DUR: 18"

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1028JoeGarcia-mm-generic.mp3

Posted by at

Australian mother and daughter killer faces court

A New South Wales man has faced a court in the Hunter valley over the murder of Alice Springs mother Karlie Pearce-Stevenson, five years after her remains were found in a forest south of Sydney.
Arthur Stevens has more

IN: "Karlie, nicknamed the 'Belanglo Angel'..."
OUT: SOC
DUR: 38 SEC

FM4: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1029mum-child-as-fm4.mp3
RNZ: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1029mum-child-as-rnz.mp3
VATI:
http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1029mum-child-as-vat.mp3
SRN: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1029mum-child-as-srn.mp3
GENERIC: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1029mum-child-as-gen.mp3
ZIZ: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1029mum-child-as-ziz.mp3
VON: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1029mum-child-as-von.mp3
ICRT: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1029mum-child-as-icrt.mp3
ARN: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1029mum-child-as-arn.mp3
Posted by at

GOP Candidates Attack Media, Spare Each Other In Latest Debate

Republican presidential hopefuls took the stage in the US state of
Colorado Wednesday, for a televised debate centered on the the
economy. The top 10 polling GOP candidates tackled topics from fiscal
policy to bankruptcy. Republican front runner Donald Trump was
expected to spar with Neurosurgeon Ben Carson who is catching up in
the polls, but it seems the GOP candidates were more concerned with
attacking mainstream media than the policies of their challengers.

Patrice Howard has more from New York.

IN: They took
OUT: SOC
DUR: 2:07

PKG: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1029-GOPDebate3-PH 2.mp3
Posted by at

Australian fugitives remanded in custody

In Australia, father-son fugitives Gino and Mark Stocco have appeared in a regional court in New South Wales after their arrest on Wednesday following 8 years of being on the run from authorities.
Arthur Stevens has more

IN: "The two men..."
OUT: SOC
DUR: 40 SEC

FM4: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1029fugitives-as-fm4.mp3
RNZ: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1029fugitives-as-rnz.mp3
VATI:
http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1029fugitives-as-vat.mp3
SRN: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1029fugitives-as-srn.mp3
GENERIC: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1029fugitives-as-gen.mp3
ZIZ: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1029fugitives-as-ziz.mp3
VON: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1029fugitives-as-von.mp3
ICRT: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1029fugitives-as-icrt.mp3
ARN: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1029fugitives-as-arn.mp3
Posted by at

Third U.S. Republican Debate Kicks Off In Colorado

Republican presidential hopefuls took the stage in Colorado Wednesday
for a televised debate centered on the the economy. America's CNBC
hosted the event, which saw the top 10 polling GOP candidates tackle
topics ranging from fiscal policy to banking and bankruptcy. It was a
chance for candidates to move beyond social policies, and display
their knowledge on balancing the books, managing big banks and
supporting small businesses.

The first question went to Ohio Governor John Kasich [[ KAY-sick ]]
who criticized other GOP contenders and said he is the best man for
the job of president.
IN: We need
Dur: 14 sec
CLIP: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/KASICH-open.mp3

-ALT-

Texas Senator Ted Cruz said the combative questions from CNBC moderators
point to bias in the media.
IN: Donald
Dur: 17 sec
CLIP: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/CRUZ-bias.mp3

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie said it is not Republican
candidates the American people should worry about, rather the
Democratic candidates in the field.
IN: You know I see
DUR: 10 sec
CLIP: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/CHRISTIE-open.mp3

Dr. Ben Carson said his weakness was revealed in his very
consideration to run for President of the United States.
IN: My weakness
Dur: 11
CLIP: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/CARSON-open.mp3

Mike Huckabee said Americans want to see a return on their investment in Social Security.
IN: If this
Dur: 12 sec
CLIP: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/HUCKABEE-social.mp3
 
Donald Trump said he tends to hold grudges, and that is his greatest weakness.
IN: I think...
Dur: 13 sec
CLIP: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/TRUMP-open.mp3

Posted by at

Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Situation in Darfur remains volatile as UN peacekeeping operations derail

INTRO: The persistent conflict in Darfur continues to affect efforts
to find a political solution. Peace talks slated for next month remain
uncertain as the number of displaced people rises.

Laura Cantekin reports from UN Headquarters in New York.

IN: "The Under..."
OUT: SOC
DUR: 46

AIR: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1028-UNDarfurSC-LC-air.mp3
ARN: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1028-UNDarfurSC-LC-arn.mp3
FM4: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1028-UNDarfurSC-LC-fm4.mp3
GENERIC: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1028-UNDarfurSC-LC-generic.mp3
ICRT: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1028-UNDarfurSC-LC-icrt.mp3
NIGERIA: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1028-UNDarfurSC-LC-von.mp3
RNZ: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1028-UNDarfurSC-LC-rnz.mp3
SRN: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1028-UNDarfurSC-LC-srn.mp3
VATICAN: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1028-UNDarfurSC-LC-vat.mp3
ZIZ: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1028-UNDarfurSC-LC-ziz.mp3
Posted by at

Darfur remains volatile as UN peacekeeping operations derail

INTRO: The persistent conflict in Darfur continues to affect efforts
to find a political solution. Peace talks slated for next month remain
uncertain as the number of displaced people rises.

Laura Cantekin reports from UN Headquarters in New York.

IN: "The Under..."
OUT: SOC
DUR: 46

AIR: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1028-UNDarfurSC-LC-AIR.mp3
ARN: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1028-UNDarfurSC-LC-ARN.mp3
FM4: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1028-UNDarfurSC-LC-FM4.mp3
GENERIC: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1028-UNDarfurSC-LC-GENERIC.mp3
ICRT: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1028-UNDarfurSC-LC-ICRT.mp3
NIGERIA: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1028-UNDarfurSC-LC-VON.mp3
RNZ: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1028-UNDarfurSC-LC-RNZ.mp3
SRN: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1028-UNDarfurSC-LC-SRN.mp3
VATICAN: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1028-UNDarfurSC-LC-VAT.mp3
ZIZ: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1028-UNDarfurSC-LC-ZIZ.mp3
Posted by at

Fed Hints at Possible Rate Hike in December

The U.S. Federal Reserve has decided to keep interest rates the same, at near zero.

But following a two-day meeting, officials have hinted at a possible first rate hike in December.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports.

IN: America's central...
OUT: soc
DUR: 35"

Posted by at

Runaway blimp crashes in trees, sparking power outages on America's East Coast

More than 20 thousand people on America's East Coast are without power after a multi-million dollar military blimp came free from its moorings in Maryland.


F-16 fighter jets were scrambled to chase the blimp, which is used to monitor America's civil defenses and detect enemy cruise missiles.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


IN:  "The JLENS…."

OUT:  SOC

DUR:  28 seconds


AIR:  http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1028blimp2-sm-air.mp3

ARN:  http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1028blimp2-sm-arn.mp3

FM4:  http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1028blimp2-sm-fm4.mp3

ICRT: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1028blimp2-sm-icrt.mp3

NIGERIA:  http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1028blimp2-sm-von.mp3

RNZ:  http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1028blimp2-sm-rnz.mp3

VATICAN:  http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1028blimp2-sm-vat.mp3

ZIZ:  http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1028blimp2-sm-ziz.mp3

GENERIC:  http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1028blimp2-sm-generic.mp3

Posted by at

Tensions in Zanzibar after election annulment

There's tension in the Tanzanian archipelago of Zanzibar after election results there were annulled.

Claims of voting irregularities come as counting continues in national elections, which have posed the strongest challenge to Tanzania's ruling party in over half a century.

Correspondent Dan Ashby, who's in semi-autonomous Zanzibar, says the nullification has cast doubt over the entire process.  

IN: "There've been… 
OUT: …complete revote" 
DUR: 14 seconds 

CLIP: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1028zanzibar-ashby1.mp3

Dan Ashby says the high stakes and past election-related violence in Zanzibar are fueling concern about the situation.
 
IN: "The streets… 
OUT: …be suspended" 
DUR: 21 seconds 

CLIP: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1028zanzibar-ashby2.mp3

The US government says it's "gravely alarmed" by the annulment and is calling for the announcement to be withdrawn.

Correspondent Dan Ashby is in Zanzibar and says that work to ascertain the overall results continues.

IN: "The election… 
OUT: …to come" 
DUR: 26 seconds 

CLIP: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1028zanzibar-ashby3.mp3

Posted by at

Republican candidates set to debate

Ben Carson has surprised many by taking a lead in the national polls ahead of the third Republican candidates debate.

The candidates will take the stage at the University of Colorado at Boulder (the main debate starts at 8pm Eastern on CNBC).

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff has a preview:

IN: "The Republican candidates...
OUT:  SOC
DUR: 34


***
Posted by at

Stray US military blimp causes power outages on America's East Coast

More than 20 thousand people on America's East Coast are without power after a multi-million dollar military blimp came free from its moorings in Maryland.


F-16 fighter jets were scrambled to chase the blimp, which is used to monitor America's civil defenses and detect enemy cruise missiles.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


IN:  "It looks…."

OUT:  SOC

DUR:  30 seconds


AIR:  http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1028blimp-sm-air.mp3

ARN:  http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1028blimp-sm-arn.mp3

FM4:  http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1028blimp-sm-fm4.mp3

ICRT: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1028blimp-sm-icrt.mp3

NIGERIA:  http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1028blimp-sm-von.mp3

RNZ:  http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1028blimp-sm-rnz.mp3

VATICAN:  http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1028blimp-sm-vat.mp3

ZIZ:  http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1028blimp-sm-ziz.mp3

GENERIC:  http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1028blimp-sm-generic.mp3

Posted by at

US Federal Reserve Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged

The US Federal Reserve has kept interest rates unchanged, leaving the door open for tightening monetary policy at its next meeting in December.

After a two day meeting, the central bank said it's still monitoring economic and financial developments abroad.

Lorna Shaddick reports.

IN: The wording of...
OUT: SOC
Posted by at
Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)