Wednesday, October 17, 2018

Pres Trump denies offering Saudi's 'cover' over missing Journalist

President Trump has denied giving Saudi Arabia cover as the investigation into the missing journalist Jamal Khashoggi intensifies.

Addressing reporters in the White House Wednesday Trump said he expects to have answers concerning the dissident Saudi writer by the end of the week.

Kevin McAleese has the latest from Washington...

IN: President...'
OUT: SOC
DUR: 46 secs


-- www.featurestorynews.com

Leaker charged with sharing Trump officials' financial information

A US Treasury official has been charged with leaking financial
information of former Trump campaign staff to the media.

The documents related to transactions carried out by several high
profile figures including Paul Manafort and Richard Gates.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

IN: "Police..."
OUT: SOC
DUR: 42 seconds

ALL: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1017leak-nh.mp3

Trump Wants to Withdraw from Postal Treaty over China Rates


President Trump is expected to announce his intention to withdraw from a 144-year-old treaty on international postal rates.

He wants to prevent China from benefiting from very low small package rates to the United States.

Daniel Ryntjes reports from Washington.

IN: Donald Trump wants...
OUT: SOC
DUR: 36"

Netflix shares soar on strong earnings data

Shares in Netflix have risen sharply after the company posted a record
number of new subscribers last quarter.

The video streaming service added seven million new customers despite
facing strong competition from traditional television stations and
rival streaming firms.

William Denselow reports from New York.

IN: "In the first...
OUT: ...SOC
DUR: 42 seconds

GENERIC: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1017Netflix-wd-generic.mp3

Sec Pomepo meet Turkey's President to discuss missing Saudi Journalist


The US Secretary of State was in Turkey Wednesday as international outcry intensified over the disappearance of Journalist Jamal Khashoggi, at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul two weeks ago.

Mike Pompeo arrived in Ankara a day after meeting with Saudi rulers in Riyadh, where he said the Saudi leadership denied any involvement and promised a full investigation

Kevin McAleese reports from Washington...

IN: Pompeo..'
OUT: SOC
DUR: 48 secs

Canada legalises recreational Cannabis

Canada has become the second country in the world to legalise the possession and use of recreational cannabis.

The move is intended to curb marijuana-related crime and expected to create an industry worth more than five billion Canadian dollars.

Our US Correspondent Harry Horton reports.

IN: "Hundreds of people ..."
OUT: SOC
DUR: 0"38

Eighteen teenagers dead in school bomb attack in Russia

At least 18 people have been killed and another 50 injured after an attack on a school in Crimea, Russia. President Putin has addressed the country to offer his condolences, and a state of emergency is underway in the region. Dan Ashby has more. 

IN: At least

OUT: GOC

DUR: 30''

GENERIC: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1017bomb-da-generic.mp3

Yemeni refugees granted temporary stay in S. Korea

South Korea has denied hundreds of Yemenis refugee status but it will allow many of them temporary stay. They've been waiting on a decision for months on the country's Jeju Island.


Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.


IN: "  South Korea's Justice … "

OUT: SOC

DUR: 0:30 sec


AIR: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/yemenirefugees-bh-air.mp3

ARN: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/yemenirefugees-bh-arn.mp3

FM4: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/yemenirefugees-bh-fm4.mp3

GENERIC: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/yemenirefugees-bh-generic.mp3

ICRT: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/yemenirefugees-bh-icrt.mp3

NIGERIA: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/yemenirefugees-bh-von.mp3

938LIVE: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/yemenirefugees-bh-938.mp3

RNZ: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/yemenirefugees-bh-rnz.mp3

SRN: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/yemenirefugees-bh-srn.mp3

VATICAN: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/yemenirefugees-bh-vat.mp3

ZIZ: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/yemenirefugees-bh-ziz.mp3


South Korea's Justice Ministry says the Yemenis don't meet the criteria for full refugee status.


But temporary stay for a year, with an option for renewal, was granted on humanitarian grounds for 339 people.


Yemen is the midst of a civil war and famine. Thousands have been killed and millions displaced.


More than 500 hundred Yemenis have arrived on South Korea's Jeju Island since April.


They arrived on a visa-waiver loophole, and are barred from entering the mainland.


SOC

Australian government nervous about the Wentworth by-election on Saturday

The Australia government is nervously awaiting the result Saturday's by-election in Sydney's wealthy eastern suburbs, triggered by the resignation of Malcolm Turnbull after he was dumped as Prime Minister, with polls suggesting an independent candidate will snatch the seat.
Arthur Stevens reports

IN: "Independent candidate and ..."
OUT: SOC
DUR: 61 sec
POT: 35 sec or 44 sec

938: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1017wentworth-as-938.mp3
FM4: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1017wentworth-as-fm4.mp3
RNZ: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1017wentworth-as-rnz.mp3
VATI:
http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1017wentworth-as-vat.mp3
SRN: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1017wentworth-as-srn.mp3
GENERIC: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1017wentworth-as-gen.mp3
ZIZ: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1017wentworth-as-ziz.mp3
VON: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1017wentworth-as-von.mp3
ICRT: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1017wentworth-as-icrt.mp3
ARN: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1017wentworth-as-arn.mp3


Extremely rare mineral Reidite found in Western Australia

An extremely rare mineral that only forms when rocks from space slam into the earth's crust with immense pressure has been found in Western Australia, the sixth discovery in the world so far.
Arthur Stevens reports

IN: "Perth's Curtin University..."
OUT:SOC
DUR: 34 sec

938: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1017reidite-as-938.mp3
FM4: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1017reidite-as-fm4.mp3
RNZ: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1017reidite-as-rnz.mp3
VATI:
http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1017reidite-as-vat.mp3
SRN: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1017reidite-as-srn.mp3
GENERIC: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1017reidite-as-gen.mp3
ZIZ: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1017reidite-as-ziz.mp3
VON: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1017reidite-as-von.mp3
ICRT: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1017reidite-as-icrt.mp3
ARN: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1017reidite-as-arn.mp3


Royal visit to Australia - day 2 - Dubbo

Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan were the kind of guests Australia's country people like: warm, caring, genuine and not afraid to get their hands dirty.
They also brought gifts - home-made banana bread and a solid drenching of rain to the drought-stricken region of Dubbo.
Arthur Stevens has more

IN: "Dubbo fell in love..."
OUT: SOC
DUR: 55 sec
POT: 34 sec

938: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1017royals2-as-938.mp3
FM4: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1017royals2-as-fm4.mp3
RNZ: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1017royals2-as-rnz.mp3
VATI:
http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1017royals2-as-vat.mp3
SRN: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1017royals2-as-srn.mp3
GENERIC: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1017royals2-as-gen.mp3
ZIZ: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1017royals2-as-ziz.mp3
VON: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1017royals2-as-von.mp3
ICRT: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1017royals2-as-icrt.mp3
ARN: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1017royals2-as-arn.mp3


MAY HEADS TO BRUSSELS WITH BREXIT TALKS STALLED

UK Prime Minister Theresa May will use a summit in Brussels to encourage EU leaders towards a Brexit deal, despite negotiations being stalled.

Talks broke down over the weekend over the issue of a 'backstop' solution to keep the Irish border open if the UK and EU can't reach a trade deal.

Mrs May insists a deal can still be done, but the EU says she needs to bring new ideas to the table to move talks forward.

Britain's due to leave the European Union in March next year.

Former Home Secretary Amber Rudd says she still believes Theresa May is the right person to bring home an agreement.

In: 'Because…
Out: ….to deliver."
Dur: 9 seconds

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1017brexit-rudd1.mp3

ALT:

UK correspondent Olly Barratt says Theresa May has to convince European leaders a deal can still be reached.

In: 'You would…
Out: …in now."
Dur: 17 seconds

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1017brexit-ob1.mp3

ALT:

UK correspondent Olly Barratt says Theresa May's ambitions for the summit have been lowered.

In: 'Clearly the…
Out: …gone well."
Dur: 17 seconds

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1017brexit-ob2.mp3

Little hope of a Brexit deal as EU leaders meet in Brussels

Hopes of a deal on Brexit at a meeting of European Union leaders in Brussels seem to be dwindling.

The EU's chief negotiator is saying they might need to extend a transition period as Britain leaves the European Union.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports. 
IN: "British prime minister..."
OUT:  SOC
DUR: 43 secs

Protests as 800-year-old Indian temple opens doors to women

Security has been stepped up at an 800-year-old temple in the Indian state of Kerala where menstruating women will be allowed entry for the first time in centuries. 

This comes in the backdrop of a Supreme Court ruling that said that temple authorities cannot keep women devotees out on the grounds that the deity is 'celibate' and hence would be corrupted by the presence of menstruating women who are considered to be 'impure'.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

In: 'About one thousand..'
Out: SOC
Dur: 30 secs




Zika virus cases on the rise in Rajasthan

The number of people infected with the Zika virus in the Indian state of Rajasthan has risen to 80.

India's health ministry has urged people not to panic. 

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports.

IN: "India's health minister…"
OUT: SOC
DUR: 22 secs


Russia rolls out the red carpet for President Sisi

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is in Moscow for talks with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.

The Russian leader is courting the U.S. ally as he works to advance Russia's position in the Middle East.

From Moscow, Julia Chapman has more.

IN: Russia is rolling
OUT: SOC
DUR: 45"

http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1017Sisivisit-jc-generic.mp3

Trump Saudi defense angers US lawmakers

US President Donald Trump has angered top lawmakers in his Republican
party for defending Saudi Arabia over accusations it was behind the
disappearance and possible killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

Senators have called for the US to impose sanctions on Riyadh and pull
out of an upcoming investment conference.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

IN: "President Trump...."
OUT: SOC
DUR: 42 seconds

ALL: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1017khashoggi-nh.mp3

Tuesday, October 16, 2018

Prince Harry and Meghan head to Dubbo on the latest leg of their overseas tour

Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan are expected to take some rainy UK weather with them to the drought-stricken Central West New South Wales town of Dubbo on their latest leg of their first royal tour overseas.
Arthur Stevens reports

IN: "After seeing the sights..."
OUT: SOC
DUR: 37 sec

938: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1017royals1-as-938.mp3
FM4: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1017royals1-as-fm4.mp3
RNZ: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1017royals1-as-rnz.mp3
VATI:
http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1017royals1-as-vat.mp3
SRN: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1017royals1-as-srn.mp3
GENERIC: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1017royals1-as-gen.mp3
ZIZ: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1017royals1-as-ziz.mp3
VON: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1017royals1-as-von.mp3
ICRT: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1017royals1-as-icrt.mp3
ARN: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1017royals1-as-arn.mp3


US imposes new sanctions on Iran, saying group recruits child soldiers

The United States has announced new sanctions on Iran.

They will target banks and corporations that provide financial support to a paramilitary force associated with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. 

The US treasury says the IRGC's Basij Resistance Force recruits and trains child soldiers.

Kate Fisher has more from Washington.

IN: "Among the..."
OUT: SOC
DUR: 0"38

Trump says crown prince 'totally denied' knowledge of Khashoggi disappearance

President Trump says the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia "totally denied any knowledge" of what happened to missing journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

Saudi Arabia is under growing pressure to explain the disappearance of Mr Khashoggi, who was last seen at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul two weeks ago. 

Our US Correspondent Harry Horton.

IN: "President Trump said   ..."
OUT: SOC
DUR: 0"32