The newly appointed Chair of the U.S. Federal Reserve has played down
recent market volatility and says the economy remains on solid ground.
In comments to the House Financial Services Committee Jerome Powell
says the U.S. labour market is robust and wages are rising.
But his comments also spooked Wall Street on Tuesday.
IN: "The Dow Jones...
OUT: ...U.S. policy"
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
U.S. top diplomat handling North Korea resigns
The top U.S. diplomat handling North Korea has announced he's stepping down.
The State Department says Joseph Yun decided to retire because of
personal reasons.
U.S. officials maintain that this decision won't impact their policy
regarding North Korea.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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OUT: ...U.S. policy"
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The State Department says Joseph Yun decided to retire because of
personal reasons.
U.S. officials maintain that this decision won't impact their policy
regarding North Korea.
William Denselow reports from New York.
IN: "We've heard from...
OUT: ...U.S. policy"
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Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Kushner's Security Clearance Downgraded
President Trump's son in law and adviser Jared Kushner has had his security clearance downgraded.
He will no longer be receiving top secret briefings.
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details.
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Parkland students set to return to class
Students will return to a Florida high school later [Wednesday] for the first time since a mass shooting there killed 17 people.
It comes as lawmakers in the state consider school safety and gun control measures ahead of a March deadline - the House and Senate in Tallahassee could vote on legislation as early as Thursday.
Reporter Steve Mort in Florida says campaigners have descended on the Florida capital in recent days.
IN: "Well Florida…
OUT: … comprehensive bill"
DUR: 20 seconds
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ALT: Reporter Steve Mort in Florida says pressure is growing for some kind of action to be taken to try to prevent future school shootings.
IN: "Gun control…
OUT: … President Trump"
DUR: 18 seconds
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ALT: Reporter Steve Mort in Florida says classes are set to resume this week at the high school in Parkland.
IN: "Now all…
OUT: … their injuries"
DUR: 15 seconds
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It comes as lawmakers in the state consider school safety and gun control measures ahead of a March deadline - the House and Senate in Tallahassee could vote on legislation as early as Thursday.
Reporter Steve Mort in Florida says campaigners have descended on the Florida capital in recent days.
IN: "Well Florida…
OUT: … comprehensive bill"
DUR: 20 seconds
CLIP: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0227Guns-Mort1.mp3
ALT: Reporter Steve Mort in Florida says pressure is growing for some kind of action to be taken to try to prevent future school shootings.
IN: "Gun control…
OUT: … President Trump"
DUR: 18 seconds
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ALT: Reporter Steve Mort in Florida says classes are set to resume this week at the high school in Parkland.
IN: "Now all…
OUT: … their injuries"
DUR: 15 seconds
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US shale oil production expected to be number 1 in the world
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The US is on track become the number 1 producer of crude oil.
The International Energy Agency expects the US to pass Russia -- the
current top producer by the end of this year.
US correspondent Laura Cantekin reports.
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The US is on track become the number 1 producer of crude oil.
The International Energy Agency expects the US to pass Russia -- the
current top producer by the end of this year.
US correspondent Laura Cantekin reports.
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DUR: 26
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Trump Hires 2020 Campaign Director
One year into his presidency, Donald Trump has hired a campaign director for his re-election bid.
Brad Parscale was the digital director of Trump's 2016 campaign.
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details.
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Syrian aid deliveries prevented by shelling
The United Nations says continued shelling in the Syrian suburb of
Eastern Ghouta is preventing aid convoys from reaching besieged
civilians.
The government's ally Russia had announced a five-hour pause in the
fighting to allow aid in.
Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.
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OUT: SOC
DUR: 40 seconds
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Eastern Ghouta is preventing aid convoys from reaching besieged
civilians.
The government's ally Russia had announced a five-hour pause in the
fighting to allow aid in.
Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.
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OUT: SOC
DUR: 40 seconds
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UK hit by "Beast from the East"
Many parts of Europe including the UK are experiencing severe winter weather with the so-called "Beast from the East", a Siberian weather front, bringing large amounts and snow and freezing temperatures.
Temperatures in the UK are expected to drop to as low as minus 15 degrees celsius this week. Travel disruption is already affecting many parts of the country as Catherine Drew reports from London.
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LIAM FOX: CUSTOMS UNION WOULD 'BETRAY' BREXIT VOTE
The UK government says a customs union with the EU after Brexit would harm the national interest and tie its hands on international trade deals.
International Trade Secretary Liam Fox has been setting out the case against a customs union - a day after opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said he'd plan to negotiate one with the EU.
Critics of the government say the lack of a customs union would mean the prospect of a hard border between Ireland and Northern Ireland.
But Liam Fox insists a customs union would make it impossible to negotiate international trade deals.
IN: "As rule…
OUT: …referendum."
DUR: 15 seconds
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0227brexit-fox1.mp3
International Trade Secretary Liam Fox has been setting out the case against a customs union - a day after opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said he'd plan to negotiate one with the EU.
Critics of the government say the lack of a customs union would mean the prospect of a hard border between Ireland and Northern Ireland.
But Liam Fox insists a customs union would make it impossible to negotiate international trade deals.
IN: "As rule…
OUT: …referendum."
DUR: 15 seconds
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0227brexit-fox1.mp3
German court rules diesel bans are legal
A federal court in Germany has ruled that cities can introduce bans on diesel vehicles in areas where air pollution exceeds EU limits.
Both the federal government and the automotive industry oppose diesel bans,
Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin on how soon diesel bans might go into effect.
IN: "Experts are predicting…"
OUT: SOC
DUR: 55
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Slovakian journalist and girlfriend found murdered
The Slovakian government is holding emergency meetings after an investigative journalist was murdered alongside his partner at their home.
The commander of the Slovakian police force says the killings are most likely related to his work digging into government fraud.
Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.
IN: "Twenty-seven year…"
OUT: SOC
DUR: 37 secs
Ethiopian parliament to hold emergency meeting
Ethiopian parliament is to hold an urgent meeting on Friday.
The House, which has been on a month long recess has been called to meet and make decisions on the current political status of the country.
Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa:
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German court to rule on diesel bans
A German federal court is expected to issue a ruling on whether diesel bans will be allowed in cities where air pollution exceeds EU limits.
The decision could have major implications for the country's automobile industry.
Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.
IN: "Almost seventy German…"
OUT: SOC
DUR: 39
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Uganda Defends the Killing of Somalie Soldiers.
Intro;
Uganda has defended the killing of three Somali soldiers by its troops working under the African Union Mission - AMISOM in Somalia.
The shooting incident happened as the AMISOM convoy carrying victims of an Al shabaab attack was blocked by Somali Soldiers.
Isabel Nakirya reports…..
Uganda has defended the killing of three Somali soldiers by its troops working under the African Union Mission - AMISOM in Somalia.
The shooting incident happened as the AMISOM convoy carrying victims of an Al shabaab attack was blocked by Somali Soldiers.
Isabel Nakirya reports…..
IN: Uganda's military says........
OUT: SOC
DUR: 1:03secs
WARNING OF FAR-RIGHT TERROR IN THE UK
The outgoing head of counter-terror policing in Britain says the country is facing a growing threat from far-right terrorism.
Mark Rowley says a number of plots have been disrupted.
Holly Harris reports.
IN: "Britain's…
OUT: …more confident."
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Mark Rowley says a number of plots have been disrupted.
Holly Harris reports.
IN: "Britain's…
OUT: …more confident."
DUR: 54 seconds
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0227terror-harris1.mp3
UK IN GRIP OF HEAVY SNOW
The UK is facing major disruption from heavy snowfall and freezing conditions.
Hundreds of trains have been cancelled, some schools are closed, and motorists are being warned to take extra care with some roads blocked.
There's been heavy snow in parts of south east England, as well as Scotland and north east England.
It's expected to continue falling in some areas through Tuesday and Wednesday.
Juliette Maxim from Greater Anglia trains says it makes operations very difficult.
IN: "The points…
OUT: …full pelt."
DUR: 14 seconds
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0227snow-maxim1.mp3
Hundreds of trains have been cancelled, some schools are closed, and motorists are being warned to take extra care with some roads blocked.
There's been heavy snow in parts of south east England, as well as Scotland and north east England.
It's expected to continue falling in some areas through Tuesday and Wednesday.
Juliette Maxim from Greater Anglia trains says it makes operations very difficult.
IN: "The points…
OUT: …full pelt."
DUR: 14 seconds
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0227snow-maxim1.mp3
Bank fraud linked to Indian jeweller could cost bank US$2 billion
A bank fraud at a single branch in Mumbai could cost the state-run bank more than originally expected at 2 billion US dollars.
A celebrity Indian jeweller is accused of being at the centre of the fraud.
Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai
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OUT: SOC
DUR: 27 secs
Indian lawmaker accused of mowing down 9 children
In the Indian state of Bihar, nine children were killed and over 20 injured when a speeding vehicle rammed into a school compound.
A local lawmaker from Prime Minister Modi's party the BJP was reportedly behind the wheel.
Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.
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A local lawmaker from Prime Minister Modi's party the BJP was reportedly behind the wheel.
Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.
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Russia vetoes Western effort to call out Iran over Yemen at UNSC
LEAD:
Russia has vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution that would have called out Iran for failing to prevent its weapons from falling into the hands of Yemen's Houthi group. The Russian veto was a defeat for the United States, which has been lobbying for months for Iran to be held accountable. Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.
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U.S. court votes to protect gay workers
A Federal Court in the United States has voted to protect the rights
of gay employees in the workplace.
It's just the second federal court to make such a ruling but not all
of the judiciary is in agreement.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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OUT: ...SOC"
DUR: 44 seconds
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of gay employees in the workplace.
It's just the second federal court to make such a ruling but not all
of the judiciary is in agreement.
William Denselow reports from New York.
IN: "This ruling comes...
OUT: ...SOC"
DUR: 44 seconds
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