Tuesday, November 30, 2021

Maxwell accuser says abuse began aged 14

A women identified only as Jane has told a court that Ghislaine
Maxwell was often in the room when she was sexually abused by Jeffrey
Epstein as a girl.

The accuser is the first of four women expected to testify against
Maxwell during the British socialite's trial.

William Denselow reports from New York.

IN: "According to the…
OUT: SOC
DUR: 43 seconds

Generic: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1130Max-wd-generic.mp3

Dow tumbles after Fed chair comments

The Dow fell sharply on Tuesday after the chair of the Federal Reserve
suggested it would taper off the buying of government bonds sooner
than expected.

Markets were also influenced by ongoing concerns about the Omicron
variant of Covid-19.

Sarah Walton reports

IN: "All three major…
OUT: SOC
DUR: 48 seconds

Generic: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1130-markets-sw-generic.mp3

3 killed, 6 injured in US school shooting

A gunman has killed 3 people and injured 6 others at a high school in
the US state of Michigan.

Police say they have taken a 15-year-old student into custody.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

IN: "Police say..."
OUT: SOC
DUR: 37 seconds

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1130school-nh.mp3

(MORE)


President Biden was alerted to news of the shooting during a visit to Minnesota.


He expressed his sympathy for the victims.


IN:  “My heart goes out…”

OUT:  “….

DUR:  37 seconds


http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1130shooting-biden.mp3

3 dead, 6 wounded in Michigan high school shooting

Three people have been killed and six injured in a high school shooting in Michigan.


A 15 year old pupil is in custody in connection with the attack.


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


IN:   "The shooting…."

OUT:  "…with police"

DUR:  29 seconds


http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1130shooting-marks.mp3


(MORE)


President Biden was alerted to news of the shooting during a visit to Minnesota.


He expressed his sympathy for the victims.


IN:  “My heart goes out…”

OUT:  “….

DUR:  37 seconds


http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1130shooting-biden.mp3

US warns Russia over Ukraine "aggression"

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has warned Russia against
"renewed aggression" towards Ukraine, over fears Moscow is massing
troops on the border.

Blinken has been meeting NATO countries in Latvia to discuss Russia's
possible motives.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

IN: "The meeting..."
OUT: SOC
DUR: 52 seconds

Generic: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1130nato-nh.mp3

Epstein’s longtime pilot back on the stand in Maxwell trial

A longtime pilot for the late financier Jeffrey Epstein is back on the
stand in day two of Ghislaine Maxwell's trial.

The British socialite is accused of recruiting and grooming young
girls for Epstein.

William Denselow reports from New York.

IN: "Larry Visoski was…
OUT: SOC
DUR: 43 seconds

Generic: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1130Maxwell-wd-generic.mp3

Former Trump chief of staff cooperating with January 6 investigation

Donald Trump's former chief of staff has agreed to cooperate with a
House investigation into the January 6 Capitol riot.

Mark Meadows had been threatened with criminal charges for failing to comply.

Sarah Walton reports.

IN: "The House committee…
OUT: SOC
DUR: 30 seconds

Generic: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1130-meadows-sw-generic.mp3

Fed chair warns Omicron could cause inflation to keep rising

US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has warned that inflation may keep rising next year.

He told US lawmakers that the new COVID-19 variant Omicron could have a negative impact on employment and inflation.


Kate fisher reports from Washington


IN: Mr Powell

OUT: SOC

DUR: 4o seconds


Generic: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1130fedwrap-kf.mp3

Jury being selected for case of Minnesota police officer who killed Daunte Wright

Jury selection has begun in the manslaughter case of Kimberly Potter, a former Minnesota police officer, charged with killing Daunte Wright.

His death as a young Black man sparked protests, on the back of demonstrations over the murder of George Floyd. 

U.S. correspondent Caroline Malone reports. 


IN: Kimberly Potter

OUT: Caroline Malone, Washington.
DUR: 0:38







Fed chair to warn Omicron could keep inflation rising next year

US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is expected to warn Congress that inflation may keep rising next year.


According to his prepared remarks he will warn lawmakers that the new COVID-19 variant Omicron could have a negative impact on employment and inflation.


Kate fisher reports from Washington


IN: Mr Powell

OUT: SOC

DUR: 43 seconds


Generic: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1130fed-kf.mp3

EasyJet sees "weakening" in bookings amid Omicron concerns

EasyJet, one of Europe's biggest airlines, has seen "some weakening" in bookings due to uncertainty over the new Omicron coronavirus variant. 


The discovery of the rapidly spreading strain has led to the re-imposition of some travel restrictions, with arrivals to the UK now required to isolate until they receive a negative PCR test result. 


Benji Hyer reports from London. 


IN: The carrier's boss 

OUT: SOC

DUR: 0:52


http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1130easyjet-bh-generic.mp3  

QUEEN ELIZABETH II REMOVED AS BARBADOS HEAD OF STATE

Queen Elizabeth II [the second] is no longer the Head of State of Barbados. The Caribbean island is now the world's newest republic after swearing in its first President. Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.


IN: 55 years…

OUT: Laura Makin-Isherwood, London

DUR: 0:38


http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1130barbadospres-lmi-generic.mp3


NEW COVID RULES IN FORCE IN UK

New measures on masks and travel have come into force in the UK to try and slow the spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant.

People arriving in the UK from abroad are now required to take a PCR test and self-isolate until they receive a negative result.

And face coverings are again compulsory in shops and on public transport in England.

These people in Birmingham say they welcome the new guidance.

IN: "I'd stopped...
OUT: ...them."
DUR: 22 seconds

http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1130variant-vox1.mp3

NATO HOLDS MEETING IN LATVIA AS RUSSIAN TROOPS AMASS

NATO alliance countries are meeting in Eastern Europe for talks on the security challenges facing the region. 

It's expected Vladimir Putin will be high on the agenda, as European capitals look nervously at his recent military build up on Ukraine's border. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray reports. 

IN: US Secretary 
OUT: SOC 
TIME: 51 seconds 

India vaccine policy head says COVID-19 booster shots 'not for India'

INTRO:

India has registered nearly 7000 new infections - its lowest tally of daily COVID-19 cases since May last year.

But health experts are concerned that the Omicron variant could fuel the third wave.

Still, government officials say booster shots of a coronavirus vaccine may not be on the cards, as Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi:

IN: The head of the 

OUT: SOC

Duration: 46 seconds


http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1130-IndiaCOVIDOmicorn-ig-gen.mp3

Monday, November 29, 2021

US stocks rebound following Friday’s Omicron-inspired selloff

US stocks rebounded Monday after a sharp selloff Friday fueled by
concerns over the new Covid-19 Omicron variant.

Investors concerns were eased by President Biden's remarks that there
aren't currently plans for greater lockdowns.

William Denselow reports from New York.

IN: "In the shortened…
OUT: SOC
DUR: 42 seconds

Generic: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1129Mkts-wd-generic.mp3

Biden tries to reassure US over Omicron

US president Joe Biden says the new Omicron Covid 19 variant is a cause for concern but not for panic.


In a bid to reassure Americans he said his administration was sparing no effort to keep them safe.


Our Washington correspondent Kate Fisher reports


IN: President Biden

OUT: SOC

DUR: 35 seconds


Generic: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1129biden-kf.mp3

Low expectations for talks with Iran over reinstating 2015 nuclear deal

World powers and Iran have returned to the negotiating table in a last ditch attempt to salvage the 2015 nuclear deal.


In 2018 then-US president Donald Trump pulled out of the pact that limited Iran's nuclear activities in return for the lifting of sanctions.


Kate Fisher reports from Washington.


IN: since the

OUT: SOC

DUR: 44 seconds


Generic: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1129iran-kf.mp3

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey stepping down

Twitter has announced its co-founder and CEO, Jack Dorsey, is stepping
down from his position as chief executive.

He'll be replaced by Chief Technology Officer Parag Agrawal.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

In: "The news..."
Out: SOC
Dur: 34 seconds

Clip: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1129dorsey-nh.mp3

Sudan Ethiopia Conflict

Intro;

 

A long-running border dispute between Ethiopia and Sudan erupted again this weekend, in an escalation of tensions in the Horn of Africa.

Sudan accused Ethiopia of killing several Sudanese soldiers while they were trying to repel an attack by Ethiopian forces and militias.

The two countries deployed military troops to the border last December in a conflict over agricultural lands. 

Naba Mohiedeen has more from Khartoum

 

IN:  The Sudanese military ...

 

OUT: SOC

 

DUR: 00.41secs

 

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1129sudanethiopiaconflict-nm-generic.mp3