Monday, April 3, 2023

Trump lawyers say will move to dismiss charges

Donald Trump's legal team says they'll likely move to dismiss the
charges against the former president.

Last week Trump was indicted in connection to allegations that he paid
hush money to a porn star.

William Denselow reports from New York.

IN: "Speaking on CNN…"
OUT: "... SOC"
DUR: 35 seconds

Generic: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0403Trump-wd-generic.mp3

Paris city hall to ban e-scooters after public vote

From 1st September, roadside hire electric scooters will be banned in Paris.

The decision comes after a public vote ended in an overwhelming majority for those who wished to see the scooters removed from the French capital's streets.

Ross Cullen reports.

+++

Trump travels to NYC for arraignment

Donald Trump is travelling to New York City on Monday ahead of a court hearing on Tuesday.


The former president of the United States was indicted last week - the exact charges remain unknown, but relate to hush money allegedly paid to adult film star Stormy Daniels.


He is due to be arraigned, fingerprinted and photographed at a Manhattan courthouse, where security is ramping up.


Sally Patterson reports. 


IN Writing on his 

OUT SOC

DUR 36


http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0403-Trump-SP-generic.mp3


Italy's Deputy PM criticises decision to block ChatGPT


Italy's Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini has criticised the national data agency's decision to ban Microsoft-backed ChatGPT.

At the end of last week, the Data Protection Authority blocked the AI-driven chatbot over potential privacy violations.

Giles Gibson has more from Rome.

IN: "In a post…"
OUT: "...Giles Gibson, Rome."
DUR:  00:44

New Delhi sees a spike in COVID cases, highest in 7 months

India is witnessing an uptick in the number of COVID infections.

New Delhi recorded over 400 fresh cases in the past day, the highest in seven months.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports... 

IN: The Delhi government... 
OUT: SOC 
DUR: 38 seconds 

Cineworld Drops Sale Plans

The troubled cinema chain Cineworld has abandoned plans to sell off parts of the business, and will instead seek new investment.


The company has also announced a debt restructuring package to bring it out of bankruptcy proceedings.


John Bevir (Beaver) reports.


IN: The cinema industry…

OUT: …SOC

DUR: 0:45


http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0403-Cineworld.mp3


KENYA’S OPPOSITION SIDE CANCELS ANTI GOVERNMENT DEMONSTRATIONS

Raila Odinga, the face of Kenya's opposition party has called off protests scheduled for Monday. He revealed he was ready for negotiations following an appeal from President William Ruto. At least three people have been killed and  400 wounded as thousands participated in demonstrations and clashes with the police over the past two weeks against high living costs and alleged fraud in last year's vote.

Daniel Kijo reports

IN: The announcement.....
OUT: SOC
DUR: 45-Secs


ZELENSKYY TO VISIT WARSAW ON WEDNESDAY

Ukrainian President Volodmyr Zelenskyy will visit Poland later this week for an official visit. 

It's only the third time the President has left Ukraine since Russia launched its full scale invasion in February of last year. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray has more. 

IN: In a tweet
OUT: SOC
TIME: 47 seconds

French parliament set to bring bill that could legalize assisted suicide

The French president has asked France's parliament to 'co-construct' a bill before the end of the summer on designing a 'French model of end-of-life policy'.

Emmanuel Macron also announced a ten-year national plan for pain management and palliative care.

Ross Cullen reports.

+++

IN: "This comes after..."


Chinese Loans to Nigeria Rise by 209% from 2015

Monetary loans from China to Nigeria have risen by 209 percent since Muhammadu Buhari's administration began in 2015.


Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.


Take Radio


INTRO: The loans which

OUTRO: SOC

DUR: 48 seconds


www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0403debt-ta-generic.mp3

Teachers in England reject pay deal

Teachers in England have overwhelmingly rejected a pay offer from the government aimed at ending strike action. Some 98% of members of the biggest education union voted against the deal, which would have given them a 4.3% pay rise and a one-off payment of £1,000. Julia Chapman has more from London.

IN: The union's...
OUT: SOC
DUR: 0:39

 http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0403UKteachers-jc.mp3

Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi to appeal his defamation conviction

Intro:

Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi is appealing his conviction in a defamation case – which if overturned – could get him reinstated into the parliament.

Opposition parties claim that the case and his subsequent disqualification as a member of parliament is an assault on the country's democracy.

India correspondent Ishan Garg explains the key legal challenges Gandhi faces.

IN: Rahul Gandhi's legal...
OUT: SOC
Duration: 42 seconds

Hong Kong dismisses US concerns over public freedoms in the city

Hong Kong is dismissing US claims that American interests in the city are being threatened by a national security crackdown. A US state department report says Americans in Hong Kong who are critical of China are facing a heightened risk of arrest or prosecution.

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.


IN: The US

OUT: SOC

DUR: 0.46


LINK: 

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/230403HKUSreport.mp3

US-led war games kick off near Korean Peninsula

South Korea, Japan, and the US are set to kick-off military drills off the Korean Peninsula on Monday, amid joint efforts to deter Pyongyang. 


The countries have agreed to boost cooperation as North Korea continues to test ballistic missiles in violation of UN Security Council resolutions. 


Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo 


IN: The two day

OUT: SOC

DUR: 0.45 


http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/230403-wargames-cg.mp3

Sunday, April 2, 2023

Donald Trump's legal team prepares for indictment "battle"

Donald Trump's lawyers insist he is "ready for a fight" as the country nervously awaits his expected appearance on Tuesday at a Manhattan court following his indictment by a grand jury. 


Mr Trump will become the first former US President to face criminal charges for his alleged role in a 2016 hush money payment to cover-up an affair with adult film star Stormy Daniels.


Whilst that $130,000 payment was not illegal, prosecutors could accuse him of falsifying business records, and potentially breaking election law, which would constitute a felony. 


Benji Hyer reports. 


IN: Right now

OUT: SOC

DUR: 50 secs

 

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0402trump-bh-generic.mp3

US calls for "immediate release" of American prisoners in Russia

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has called for the "immediate release" of Americans Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan, held on Russian soil. 


In a phone call with his counterpart Sergey Lavrov, Blinken conveyed Washington's "grave concern" over Moscow's "unacceptable detention" of United States citizens, as Benji Hyer reports. 


IN: Wall Street Journal

OUT: SOC

DUR: 48 secs

 

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0402blinken-bh-generic.mp3

Saturday, April 1, 2023

Trump makes first public comments since criminal indictment

Donald Trump has made his first public comments since he made history, becoming the first sitting or former US President ever to face criminal charges.


He's expected to surrender to authorities in Manhattan on Tuesday afternoon ahead of his first court appearance over allegations relating to hush money payments made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels.


In a fund-raising video released to his supporters, Trump again insisted that he's being unfairly singled-out by prosecutors.


IN:  "We are now…"

OUT:  "…beyond belief"

DUR:  21 seconds


http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0401trump-self1.mp3

Friday, March 31, 2023

US employment numbers in spotlight (PREVIEW)

It's a short week on Wall Street… both the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq will not open on Good Friday.


Market-watchers will be eying up employment numbers, as a tight labour market could keep interest rates up for longer.


Sally Patterson reports.


http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0331Mkts-sp-generic.mp3



IN This week employment

OUT SOC

DUR 52


Trump to plead not guilty and no handcuffs, says lawyer

Donald Trump will "aggressively" challenge his historic indictment by a Manhattan grand jury when he appears in court next week, according to his lawyer. 


He's set to become the first former US President to face criminal charges for his alleged role in a 2016 hush money payment to cover-up an affair with adult film star Stormy Daniels.


Whilst that payment was not illegal, prosecutors could accuse Mr Trump of falsifying business records, and potentially breaking election law, which would constitute a felony.


William Denselow is in New York with more on what comes next. 


IN: According to

OUT: SOC

DUR: 47 secs

 

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0331trump-bh-generic.mp3     

Crews work to extinguish blaze at Minnesota derailment train site

Emergency crews continue to try and extinguish the flames from
Thursday's train derailment in Minnesota.

Hazardous material is still burning off some of the cars.

Officials say they're monitoring for any type of threat to the
residents of Raymond.

Caroline Malone is in the town.

IN: "Derailed..."
OUT: SOC
DUR: 40 secs

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0331train-cm.mp3