Major Revamp for Tokyo Stock Market

Stocks in Tokyo opened moderately higher following a shakeup of Japanese markets.
The Tokyo Stock Exchange has overhauled its grouping of shares and imposed stricter listing standards to try and attract more foreign investment.
Nora Weinek reports from Japan.

IN: "The reorganization is"
OUT: SOC
DUR: 50 sec
LINK: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/220404-tokyo-stock-market-revamp-NBW.mp3

Hong Kong's leader Carrie Lam won't seek re-election

Hong Kong’s Chief Executive Carrie Lam says she won’t contest the city’s upcoming leadership election. The announcement ends months of speculation over her political future.

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong. 

IN:  In her five years in office

OUT: Richard Kimber, Hong Kong

DUR: 0.52

LINK: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/220404Carrie.mp3

Shanghai begins mass city-wide testing as COVID-19 outbreak grows

China is sending thousands of medics and military personnel to Shanghai, to carry out a mass test of the city’s 26 million residents amid a growing outbreak of Covid-19.

More than nine thousand new cases were discovered on Monday.

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

IN:  It has become

OUT: Richard Kimber, Hong Kong

DUR: 0.47

LINK: 

http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/220404ShanghaiCovid.mp3

Faced with no-confidence vote, Pakistan PM calls for fresh elections

Intro:

Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan has called fresh elections after a vote of no-confidence against him was disallowed by the Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly.

The vote could've cost Mr. Khan his tenure.

Opposition parties are calling the cancellation of the vote unconstitutional – and intend to appeal against it in the country's Supreme Court.

Ishan Garg reports.

IN: Pakistan's national assembly 

OUT: SOC
Duration: 56 seconds

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0404-PakVote-ig-gen.mp3

Mass Shooting in Sacramento

A shooting in the California capital has left at least six people dead and 10 people hospitalized. 

Sacramento police are asking the public for help in identifying any suspects. 

Rachel Silverman has more.

IN: Sacramento's 

OUT:SOC

DUR: 30

GENERIC: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0403sactoshoot-rs-generic.mp3

Will Smith resigns from Academy

Will Smith has resigned from the Academy, the organization that hands out the Oscars.

In a surprise move, he said he will "fully accept any and all consequences" for his physical assault of comedian Chris Rock at last Sunday night's ceremonies.

Our US correspondent Simon Marks reports.

IN:  "Will Smith…."

OUT:  "…overtake reason"

DUR:  28 seconds

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0401smith-marks.mp3

Biden nixing Trump-era pandemic order blocking migrants at the US-Mexico border

The Biden administration announced on Friday that it is lifting a health order that has blocked migrants from entering the United States.

The President had come under pressure to get rid of the Trump-era rule, but Republicans are objecting - warning of a flood of migrants at the US-Mexico border.

Toni Waterman has more from Texas.

IN: According to reports…
OUT: SOC
DUR: 51s
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0401Title42-tw.mp3

UN announces 2 month truce in Yemen

The United Nations has announced a two month truce in Yemen.

It's the first break in fighting in the country since 2016.

Sarah Walton reports

IN: "The ceasefire will...
OUT: SOC
DUR: 34 seconds

Generic: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0401-yemen-sw-generic.mp3

Staten Island Amazon workforce becomes first in US to back unionization

Amazon workers at a warehouse in New York have voted to form a union.

It is the first time staff at an Amazon site in the US have agreed to
unionization.

Sarah Walton reports

IN: "The vote to...
OUT: SOC
DUR: 35 seconds

Generic: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0401-amazon-sw-generic.mp3

After summit, EU says China cannot turn a blind eye to Russia's actions

The EU says China cannot turn a blind eye to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The remarks were made by European Council President Charles Michel after Beijing and Brussels held their first summit since 2020.

Following the virtual talks, Chinese President Xi Jinping said both sides should add stabilising factors to a turbulent world, according to Chinese state media. 

Rosie Birchard reports from Brussels.

In: EU leaders pushed

Out: Rosie Birchard, Brussels

Duration: 00:34

https://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0401-EUChinaWrap-RB-Generic.mp3

U.S. economy adds robust 431,000 jobs in March

The U.S. economy added 431,000 jobs in March despite concerns over
inflation and a possible recession.

The easing of Covid-19 restrictions across the United States has
helped support hiring- especially in the hospitality industry.

William Denselow reports from New York.

IN: "Speaking after the…"
OUT: "... SOC"
DUR: 41 seconds

Generic: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0401Jobs-wd-generic.mp3

US Senators near new Covid-19 funding agreement

US senators are nearing a deal on Covid-19 funding as they try to pass
a stalled stimulus package.

They've slashed the proposed $15bn emergency funds as some Republicans
were unhappy with the high price tag.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

IN: "The White House..."
OUT: SOC
DURATION: 41 seconds

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0401covid-nh.mp3

UN Peacekeepers deloyed to northeastern Mali

UN Peacekeepers have been deployed to northeastern Mali following a
spate of civilian killings.

There's been a surge of terrorist attacks in the region over the last month.

Sarah Walton reports.

IN: "Two peacekeeping units..."
OUT: SOC
DUR: 54 seconds

Generic: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0401-mali-sw-generic.mp3

[PREVIEW FOR NEXT WEEK] Fed minutes and energy prices to dominate week ahead on Wall Street

The release of minutes from the last Federal Reserve meeting will be
of keen interest for Wall Street analysts in the upcoming trading
week.

And investors will continue to monitor energy prices after the Biden
administration vowed to release millions of oil barrels from the
strategic reserve.

William Denselow reports from New York.

IN: "When the Federal…"
OUT: "... SOC"
DUR: 44 seconds

Generic: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0401Mkts-wd-generic.mp3

Energy bills soar for British families

Millions of households in the UK are facing major hikes in their energy bills from April 1st.

As well as the energy price cap rise, many people will see the cost of their council tax, water bills and car tax go up.

Sally Patterson has more in London.

IN: A sharp increase

OUT: SOC

DURATION: 47

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0401-EnergyCosts-SP-generic.mp3

EU and China hold summit amid war in Ukraine

The EU and China are holding a virtual summit, with Ukraine expected to top the agenda. 

This is the first EU-China summit since 2020; since then, relations between Beijing and Brussels have been tested by the pandemic, diplomatic spats, and most recently Russia's invasion of Ukraine. 

Rosie Birchard reports from Brussels. 

LONG VERSION, WITH BACKGROUND:

In: When European Commission

Out: Rosie Birchard, Brussels

Duration: 00:52

https://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0401-EUChinaLong-RB-Generic.mp3

SHORT VERSION, BASICS ONLY:

In: When European Commission

Out: Rosie Birchard, Brussels

Duration: 00:33

https://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0401-EUChinaShort-RB-Generic.mp3

India-Russia Foreign Ministers meet amid calls to isolate Moscow

Intro:

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is in Delhi today where he's likely to discuss new trade and defense deals with his Indian counterpart.

The visit comes as India's coming under international pressure to isolate Russia.

This has put New Delhi in a precarious position according to policy experts.

Our correspondent Ishan Garg tells more.

IN: Sergey Lavrov's meeting...

OUT: SOC

Duration: 36 seconds

  http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0401-LvrovIndia-ig-gen.mp3

Japan prepared to act on oil reserves release

Japan says it's prepared to make more economic policy changes, after the US announced the largest ever release of oil from emergency reserves.
Japan is one of the world's largest oil consumers, and surging prices are slowing the country's post-pandemic recovery.
Nora Weinek reports from Tokyo.

IN: "Japan is one of "
OUT: SOC
DUR: 49 sec
CLIP: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/220401-japan-oil-approach-NBW.mp3

Australia responds to Zelenskys address to parliament

Australia is finalising details of how many "Bushmaster" military vehicles will be sent to Ukraine.

President Volodomir Zelensky requested Australia help arm his country and send the armoured vehicles, during an historic address to the countries Federal Parliament on Thursday.

IN: The Australian government...

OUT: SOC

DUR: 36 secs

GENERIC: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0401address-sb-gen.mp3

COURTESY AIR NEWS MEDIA - AUSTRALIA

Hong Kong residents return home as flight bans lifted

Thousands of stranded Hong Kongers are beginning to return to the city, as COVID-19 flight bans are being lifted. The relaxation of the rules comes as daily case numbers continue to fall after the city’s worst virus outbreak since the start of the pandemic. 

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

IN:  Hong Kong

OUT: Richard Kimber, Hong Kong

DUR: 0.49

LINK: 

http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/220401HKFlights.mp3