The US Secretary of State has become the country's first top official
to visit a Jewish settlement in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.
The trip has angered Palestinians.
Sarah Walton reports
IN: "Mike Pompeo's visit…
OUT: SOC
DUR: 38 seconds
Generic: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1118-pompeo-sw-generic.mp3
The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Thursday, November 19, 2020
Many Killed in Uganda Protests
Intro;
Several people are feared dead in Uganda and many are reported injured as protests erupt in parts of the country.
The riots were in reaction to the arrest of a popular musician turned politician Robert Kyagulanyi, commonly known as Bobi Wine.
Bobi Wine who is campaigning for the Presidency was arrested at a rally in Eastern Uganda for violating electoral commission guidelines.
IN: Uganda's Capital Kampala ...
OUT: SOC
DUR: 00.50secs
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1119ugandaprotests-mb-generic.mp3
--
Michael.
Twitter: @mbaleke
Website: www.featurestorynews.com Address: Regency Apartments & Suites, Plot 30, Lugogo Bypass, Kampala. (Uganda)
UK PM announces biggest boost to military spending in 30 years
Boris Johnson has pledged to end what he calls Britain's "era of retreat" by announcing a $22bn increase in defense spending — the UK's largest military investment since the end of the Cold War.
The Prime Minister hopes it'll bolster the country's "global influence" and will generate 10,000 jobs a year.
From London, Benji Hyer reports.
IN: Even in the teeth
OUT: SOC
DUR: 42 secs
FIGHT AGAINST HUNGER
INTRO:
The United Nations has announced the release of 100 million dollars as emergency funding to seven countries at risk of famine in Africa and the middle east.
The countries include Burkina Faso, Nigeria, South Sudan, Yemen and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Conflicts in those countries have left millions facing a hunger crisis.
Chris Ocamringa has more in this report.
IN: Fight Against Hunger
OUT: SOC
DUR: 00:43secs
Oxford Vaccine A Potential 'Game Changer'
A Coronavirus vaccine being developed by the University of Oxford could be a 'game changer' in protecting older people.
The latest data shows the vaccine produces a strong immune response in adults in their 60s and 70s.
John Bevir (Beaver) reports.
IN: It's the latest
OUT: SOC
DUR: 0:42
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1119-oxfordvac-bevir-generic.mp3
UK IN BIGGEST DEFENCE SPEND SINCE COLD WAR
The UK is making its largest investment in military spending since the Cold War.
An extra £16.5bn ($22bn) will be committed over the next four years.
It includes a new agency for artificial intelligence, a new national cyber force, and a space command which will be rocket-capable by 2022.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson says it's in recognition of the world being 'more perilous and more intensely competitive' than it has been since the Cold War.
Opposition Labour say the money must be spent wisely and not repeat mistakes made by previous Conservative governments.
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace says the government has its priorities right.
IN: " The Prime...
OUT: ...our values."
DUR: 31 seconds
UN votes $100m to tackle hunger in Nigeria, six others
The United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund has budgeted $100 million to tackle extreme hunger in seven countries including Nigeria, Afghanistan, Burkina Faso, South Sudan and Yemen.
Correspondent Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja.
INTRO: "Nigeria is expected to..."
OUTRO: SOC
Delhi's air quality dips again after three days of respite
Intro:
Being outdoors in Delhi for an hour is equivalent to smoking 5 cigarettes.
Authorities say after three days of respite, the air quality has dipped drastically…
And the situation is unlikely to improve as Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.
IN: Increased stubble...
OUT: SOC
Duration: 34 seconds
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1119-DelhiAir-ig-generic.mp3
AUSTRALIA: Investigation into unlawful killings by Australian Special forces
A report released to the Australian Defence Force says Australian special forces killed 39 people unlawfully in Afghanistan during the conflict between 2009 and 2013.
Arthur Stevens reports from Melbourne
IN: "The four year inquiry..."
OUT: SOC
DUR: 1:06
POT: 41 sec
CLIP: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1119afghanreport-as-gen.mp3
AUDIO COURTESY AIR NEWS MEDIA - AUSTRALIA
Arthur Stevens reports from Melbourne
IN: "The four year inquiry..."
OUT: SOC
DUR: 1:06
POT: 41 sec
CLIP: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1119afghanreport-as-gen.mp3
AUDIO COURTESY AIR NEWS MEDIA - AUSTRALIA
Australia – Soldiers encouraged to murder civilians
The landmark inquiry into the actions of Australian Special Forces in Afghanistan has found credible evidence that soldiers committed serious crimes while serving in the country.
Shaun Bindley reports
IN: The report found...
OUT: SOC
DUR: 37 secs
GENERIC: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1119report-sb-gen.mp3
COURTESY AIR NEWS MEDIA - AUSTRALIA
Global Times: Australia, Japan Containing China, despite RCEP
Chinese media has accused Japan and Australia of continuing to try and contain China despite recently signing the regional comprehensive economic partnership, comprising all three nations.
It comes after Tokyo and Canberra announced they'd reached broad agreement on a defence deal between Japan and Australia.
Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.
IN: An Op-ed published
OUT: Sign off
DUR: 42
LINK: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1911_pf_cnglobtimes.mp3
N. Korea to go it alone in fight against COVID-19
North Korea has reported that it's going to boost its efforts to fight the pandemic without any outside help. State media said that allowing any outside intervention would increase the risk of the virus entering the country.
Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.
IN: State newspaper the ...'
Hong Kong democracy activists call for Five Eyes action on China
Hong Kong democracy activists are calling on the international Five Eyes alliance to turn its words into actions, when pressuring China over suppression of dissent in the city.
The alliance is urging Beijing to immediately reinstate the four Hong Kong lawmakers that it disqualified last week. But democracy campaigners in Hong Kong say a tougher approach is needed.
Richard Kimber reports.
IN: The Five Eyes
OUT: Richard Kimber, Hong Kong
DUR: 0.49
LINK: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/201119HKFiveEyes-RK-generic.mp3
US Passes Quarter of a Million Covid Deaths
A quarter of a million Americans have died from Covid-19 according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
Health experts say the world's worst affected country could see around 2000 deaths a day in the coming months.
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington
IN: " The grim…"
OUT: "…super-spreader events."
DUR: 44 sec
CLIP: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1118USCovidDeaths-jd.mp3
Apple Settles "Batterygate"
Apple has reached a settlement with 33 US states and the District of Colombia.
It's over charges the company slowed down iPhones to mask battery issues and get people to buy new phones.
Technology Correspondent Rachel Silverman has more.
IN:The settlement
OUT:SOC
DUR: 31
GENERIC: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1118apple-rs-generic.mp3
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Trump administration blocked from expelling unaccompanied migrant minors
The Trump administration has been blocked from deporting asylum-seeking minors who arrive in the United States without a guardian.
A federal judge ruled that border agents can no longer use a COVID-19 order to expel migrant children.
Kate Fisher reports
IN: Since March
OUT: SOC
DUR: 37"
CLIP: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1118migrants-kf.mp3
Wall Street reacts to new US coronavirus restrictions
The Dow dropped more than 345 pointes with a steep sell off shortly
before trading closed on Wednesday.
Wall Street's reaction to more positive vaccine developments was
tempered by the introduction of new coronavirus related restrictions
in the US.
Sarah Walton reports.
IN: "A recent market...
OUT: SOC
DUR: 42 seconds
Generic: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1118-markets-sw-generic.mp3
before trading closed on Wednesday.
Wall Street's reaction to more positive vaccine developments was
tempered by the introduction of new coronavirus related restrictions
in the US.
Sarah Walton reports.
IN: "A recent market...
OUT: SOC
DUR: 42 seconds
Generic: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1118-markets-sw-generic.mp3
Covid-19 forces second shut down for New York City schools
New York's public school system is to shut down for a second time as
coronavirus cases continue to rise.
The city says it's a temporary measure.
Sarah Walton reports
IN: "Mayor Bill…
OUT: SOC
DUR: 34 seconds
Generic: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1118-nyschools-sw-generic.mp3
coronavirus cases continue to rise.
The city says it's a temporary measure.
Sarah Walton reports
IN: "Mayor Bill…
OUT: SOC
DUR: 34 seconds
Generic: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1118-nyschools-sw-generic.mp3
DRC EBOLA OUTBREAK DECLARED OVER
INTRO:
The Health Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo has declared the end of the country's latest Ebola outbreak in the northwestern province of Equateur. Dr. Eteni Longondo says the disease has been contained nearly 6 months after the first cases were announced because it occurred in a wide and rugged terrain that was difficult to navigate.
Chris Ocamringa has more.
IN: drc ebola outbreak declared over
OUT: SOC
DUR: 00:54secs
Pfizer BioNTech 94% effective amongst over 65s
Trials suggest a coronavirus vaccine from Pfizer and BioNTech is 94%
effective in people over the age of 65.
The company has released more data after its initial findings were
announced last week.
Sarah Walton reports
IN: "The pharmaceutical team...
OUT: SOC
DUR: 36 seconds
Generic: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1118-pfizer-sw-generic.mp3
effective in people over the age of 65.
The company has released more data after its initial findings were
announced last week.
Sarah Walton reports
IN: "The pharmaceutical team...
OUT: SOC
DUR: 36 seconds
Generic: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1118-pfizer-sw-generic.mp3
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)