Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has announced a multi-million-dollar plan to protect the iconic Great Barrier Reef against coral-eating crown-of-thorns starfish and farm run-off.
The $60 million scheme, outlined by Mr Turnbull in Townsville includes funding farmers to reduce sediment run-off and research over the next 18 months.
Arthur Stevens has more
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Monday, January 22, 2018
Prison guards on strike across France
Prison guards are on strike across France - with blockades in place at 120 prison around the country.
Staff are furious over a spate of recent attacks by inmates, some inspired by Islamist radicalism, and say they don't have enough resources to keep themselves safe.
Elena Casas reports from Paris.
Russia's Lavrov says 'unilateral actions' by US in Syria made Turkey furious
LEAD:
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has hit against the United States for what he called 'unilateral actions' in Iran and Syria. In an interview to a Russian newspaper Lavrov said the US was showing a destructive role in global affairs and has infuriated Turkey. Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.
IN: Russia's Foreign Minister...
OUT: SOC
DUR: 45'
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DR Congo Clashes
Intro;
IN: "The United Nations peacekeeping mission... At least six people are dead after Congolese security forces fired tear gas and live bullets to disperse a protest against President Joseph Kabila
Authorities cracked down on demonstrators demanding an end to President Kabila's 17-year rule.
Our reporter Michael Baleke reports from Kampala.
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--Michael Baleke,
Correspondent / Uganda Bureau Chief
Twitter: @mbaleke
Website: www.featurestorynews.com Address: 30 Lugogo Bypass, Regency Plaza, Kampala.
Bollywood film faces opposition ahead of release
A controversial Bollywood film is facing opposition ahead of its release later this week.
The film has offended some extremist Hindu groups, who argue that the movie is disrespectful.
Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports
IN: "Protests have taken place…"
OUT: SOC
DUR: 22 secs
U.S. lawmakers delay vote on re-opening government [CLIPS]
The United States government shutdown is entering a third day as
lawmakers in the senate failed to gain enough support to vote again on
the subject.
A vote was scheduled to take place on Monday at 1am eastern time but
having failed to garner enough support, senators pushed the vote back
until noon on Monday.
Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell urged lawmakers to muster the
60 votes needed to end the shutdown.
In: "So let's step…"
Out: "… their behalf"
Dur: 9 secs
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Immigration is a key reason why Republicans and Democrats have
struggled to reach an agreement. Democrats want guaranteed protection
for people brought to the U.S. illegally as children but Republicans
don't want to discuss immigration reform during the government
shutdown.
Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell has put forward a plan in a bid
to ease concerns on the other side of the aisle.
In: "It's my intention…"
Out: "… related issues"
Dur: 9 secs
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Despite some optimism on Sunday that lawmakers were getting closer to
reaching a consensus- Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says the
two sides have a way to go.
In: "I'm happy to…"
Out: "…for both sides"
Dur: 14 secs
GENERIC: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0121Chuck-wd-generic.mp3
lawmakers in the senate failed to gain enough support to vote again on
the subject.
A vote was scheduled to take place on Monday at 1am eastern time but
having failed to garner enough support, senators pushed the vote back
until noon on Monday.
Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell urged lawmakers to muster the
60 votes needed to end the shutdown.
In: "So let's step…"
Out: "… their behalf"
Dur: 9 secs
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Immigration is a key reason why Republicans and Democrats have
struggled to reach an agreement. Democrats want guaranteed protection
for people brought to the U.S. illegally as children but Republicans
don't want to discuss immigration reform during the government
shutdown.
Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell has put forward a plan in a bid
to ease concerns on the other side of the aisle.
In: "It's my intention…"
Out: "… related issues"
Dur: 9 secs
GENERIC: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0121Mitch2-wd-generic.mp3
Despite some optimism on Sunday that lawmakers were getting closer to
reaching a consensus- Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says the
two sides have a way to go.
In: "I'm happy to…"
Out: "…for both sides"
Dur: 14 secs
GENERIC: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0121Chuck-wd-generic.mp3
UN Security Council to meet on Turkish offensive in Syria
At the request of France, the United Nations Security Council is set
to hold an emergency meeting Monday following Turkey's offensive in
northern Syria.
The Turkish military launched operation "Olive Branch" on Saturday
with ground troops entering the country in a big to push back Kurdish
militia.
These forces are part of a US-backed alliance fighting Daesh but
Ankara regard the Kurdish YPG as terrorists linked to the Kurdistan
Workers Party.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
IN: "We heard from...
OUT: "... Daesh in Syria"
DUR: 73 seconds
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to hold an emergency meeting Monday following Turkey's offensive in
northern Syria.
The Turkish military launched operation "Olive Branch" on Saturday
with ground troops entering the country in a big to push back Kurdish
militia.
These forces are part of a US-backed alliance fighting Daesh but
Ankara regard the Kurdish YPG as terrorists linked to the Kurdistan
Workers Party.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
IN: "We heard from...
OUT: "... Daesh in Syria"
DUR: 73 seconds
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U.S. lawmakers delay vote on ending government shutdown
The United States government shutdown is entering a third day as
lawmakers in the senate failed to gain enough support to vote again on
the subject.
A vote was scheduled to take place on Monday at 1am eastern time but
having failed to garner enough support, senators agreed to push a vote
back until noon on Monday.
William Denselow has more from New York.
IN: "We heard from...
OUT: "... is in shutdown"
DUR: 52 seconds
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lawmakers in the senate failed to gain enough support to vote again on
the subject.
A vote was scheduled to take place on Monday at 1am eastern time but
having failed to garner enough support, senators agreed to push a vote
back until noon on Monday.
William Denselow has more from New York.
IN: "We heard from...
OUT: "... is in shutdown"
DUR: 52 seconds
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U.S. lawmakers meet to try and end government shutdown [CLIPS]
U.S lawmakers are holding high-level meetings in a bid to finding a
compromise that will end the government shutdown.
Funding for federal agencies in the U.S. expired on Friday after the
senate failed to pass a measure that would temporarily fund the
government.
These high-level talks followed a bipartisan meeting between of around
20 senators on Sunday.
Lawmakers Lisa Murowski and Susan Collins say it's vital the senior
members of each party meet to try and hammer out a solution.
In: "It is of…"
Out: "… level of discussion"
Dur: 12 secs
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The senate is set to vote in the early hours of Monday morning to fund
the government until February 8th. Republican senator Lindsey Graham
says it's key that they act now.
In: "If there's going…"
Out: "… including immigration"
Dur: 11 secs
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The issue of immigration remains a major sticking point between
Republicans and Democrats. The Dems want an agreement that immigrants
brought to the U.S. illegally as children will be protected while the
Republicans don't want to discuss the issue during the government
shutdown.
Republican senator Lindsey Graham says he wants to see the issue tackled soon.
In: "Come February 8th…"
Out: "… else is"
Dur: 11 secs
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compromise that will end the government shutdown.
Funding for federal agencies in the U.S. expired on Friday after the
senate failed to pass a measure that would temporarily fund the
government.
These high-level talks followed a bipartisan meeting between of around
20 senators on Sunday.
Lawmakers Lisa Murowski and Susan Collins say it's vital the senior
members of each party meet to try and hammer out a solution.
In: "It is of…"
Out: "… level of discussion"
Dur: 12 secs
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The senate is set to vote in the early hours of Monday morning to fund
the government until February 8th. Republican senator Lindsey Graham
says it's key that they act now.
In: "If there's going…"
Out: "… including immigration"
Dur: 11 secs
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The issue of immigration remains a major sticking point between
Republicans and Democrats. The Dems want an agreement that immigrants
brought to the U.S. illegally as children will be protected while the
Republicans don't want to discuss the issue during the government
shutdown.
Republican senator Lindsey Graham says he wants to see the issue tackled soon.
In: "Come February 8th…"
Out: "… else is"
Dur: 11 secs
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Sunday, January 21, 2018
South China Sea concerns set to dominate Mattis visit to Southeast Asia
U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis has kicked off a weeklong trip
to Southeast Asia with the issue of the South China Sea likely to be a
key topic for discussion.
The U.S. has repeatedly criticized China's militarization of several
disputed islands and Mattis will seek to use his visit to Vietnam and
Indonesia to strengthen maritime cooperation.
Mattis says competition between great powers is now a bigger threat
than terrorism and described Russia and China as revisionist powers.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
IN: "When it comes...
OUT: "... on this matter"
DUR: 42 seconds
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to Southeast Asia with the issue of the South China Sea likely to be a
key topic for discussion.
The U.S. has repeatedly criticized China's militarization of several
disputed islands and Mattis will seek to use his visit to Vietnam and
Indonesia to strengthen maritime cooperation.
Mattis says competition between great powers is now a bigger threat
than terrorism and described Russia and China as revisionist powers.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
IN: "When it comes...
OUT: "... on this matter"
DUR: 42 seconds
GENERIC: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0121Mattis-wd-generic.mp3
18 dead in attack on Kabul hotel
The Taliban have claimed responsibility for the attack on the Intercontinental Hotel in Kabul, Afghanistan, which left at least 18 dead.
U.S. President Donald Trump has been updated.
Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:
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OUT: from Washington."
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POT: 37
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U.S. President Donald Trump has been updated.
Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:
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OUT: from Washington."
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POT: 37
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German SPD party agrees to enter coalition talks
Germany's Social Democratic party has voted to enter into formal negotiations with Angela Merkel's conservatives about forming a new government, signaling a possible end to a four-month period of uncertainty.
Three hundred sixty delegates of the center-left SPD party voted to enter the talks, while two hundred seventy nine opposed the idea.
Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin
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Friday, January 19, 2018
FBI investigating “new person of interest” in Las Vegas shooting
The FBI says it's looking at a new person of interest - in connection
with the mass shooting in Las Vegas last year.
58 people died at a concert, in October, after the gunman opened fire
from a hotel above.
US correspondent, Frances Read, reports.
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OUT: SOC
DUR: 34"
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with the mass shooting in Las Vegas last year.
58 people died at a concert, in October, after the gunman opened fire
from a hotel above.
US correspondent, Frances Read, reports.
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DUR: 34"
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South Sudan in danger of losing entire generation as conflict impacts 70% of children
INTRO:
South Sudan is in danger of leaving behind an entire generation, as
the ongoing conflict has left 70 percent of children out of school,
according to a United Nations official.
The fledgling nation has been embroiled in a 4 year civil war since it
gained independence in 2011.
UN correspondent Laura Cantekin reports.
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South Sudan is in danger of leaving behind an entire generation, as
the ongoing conflict has left 70 percent of children out of school,
according to a United Nations official.
The fledgling nation has been embroiled in a 4 year civil war since it
gained independence in 2011.
UN correspondent Laura Cantekin reports.
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Inquest into Cranberries singer O'Riordan's death adjourned
The inquest into the sudden death of the Irish musician Dolores O'Riordan has been adjourned until April.
The Cranberries lead singer was found unresponsive in a hotel room in central London earlier week.
Paul Barber reports.
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UGANDA DEATH PENALTY
Intro;
Uganda could begin enforcing the death penalty again.
President Yoweri Museveni says an increase in crime is forcing him to revise his position on capital punishment.
Human rights groups have warned against the move.
As our correspondent Michael Baleke reports from Kampala.
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--
Michael Baleke,
Correspondent / Uganda Bureau Chief
Twitter: @mbaleke
Website: www.featurestorynews.com Address: 30 Lugogo Bypass, Regency Plaza, Kampala.
U.S. Defense Chief outlines new Pentagon Security Strategy
The U.S. Defence Secretary says terrorism is no longer the primary focus of America's national security.
Speaking in Washington DC, James Mattis said competition between great powers, the likes of China and Russia, was now the priority for the Pentagon.
In the US capital, here's Kevin McAleese...
IN: On the..'
OUT: SOC
DUR: 41 secs
Donald Trump paid woman for sex - reports
Donald Trump's attorney created a company to quietly pay a woman who works in the adult entertainment industry for her intimate relations with the now president, the Wall Street Journal reports.
The lawyer created companies, using false names, to facilitate payment right before the 2016 election.
Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:
IN: "Donald Trump's...
OUT: SOC
DUR: 51
POT: 37
***
US Government Heading for Shutdown
The US government could effectively shut down on Saturday because of a failure by Republicans and Democrats to agree on spending.
Members of the US House have voted through a bill, but Democrats in the US Senate are holding back their crucial support.
They want Republicans to also support an Obama-era program to protect the children of illegal immigrants from deportation.
If a deal isn't reached at least 800,000 government workers would stay at home until a deal is reached, though critical services would continue.
The White House Budget Director Mick Mulvaney says this is not the President's fault.
IN: The President...
OUT: ...get a deal.
DUR: 12"
US government races to avoid shutdown
The US government is facing a potential shutdown in the coming hours, if lawmakers are unable to agree a new deal.
US President Donald Trump is delaying a weekend trip to his Florida estate ahead of a tight Senate vote.
IN: "The House..."
OUT: SOC
DUR: 46 seconds
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