Thursday, June 29, 2023

United Airlines suffers fifth day of cancellations, delays

United Airlines is into a fifth day of heavy cancellations and delays.

Bad weather caused disruptions these past few days in the New York area…

But as Gabrielle Fahmy reports, even as other airlines are getting
back on schedule, United is plagued by other issues.

IN: United has cancelled
OUT: Fahmy, New York
RUNS: 44 sec

http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0629-gf-unitedmeltdown.mp3

Sweden Battles Inflation

Interest rates in Sweden have reached their highest level in nearly 15 years, after the central bank raised key rates again.


There are now warnings that more rises are likely, as Sweden joins many other European countries in trying to battle inflation.


John Bevir (Beaver) reports.


In: In a move…

Out: …SOC

Duration: 1.02


http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0629-SwedenInterest.mp3


Rights Organizations Welcome UK Court to Stop Deportation of Refugees to Rwanda

SUGGESTED LEAD


Rights Organizations have welcomed the ruling by a UK court stopping the relocation of migrants to Rwanda.

Last year Britain struck a deal with Rwanda to send thousands of migrants who arrive on its shores to the East African country.

Isabel Nakirya reports.


IN: Amnesty International....

OUT: SOC

DUR: 43 secs


GENERIC: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0629rwanda-in-generic.mp3

FRENCH COURT GENOCIDE SENTENCING

A court in Paris France has found a former Rwandan military policeman guilty of genocide and crimes against humanity during the Rwanda 1994 murders. The judge has sentenced him to life in prison.

Daniel Kijo reports.

UK PLAN TO PROCESS ASYLUM SEEKERS IN RWANDA RULED UNLAWFUL

England's second-highest court has ruled the UK Government's plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda is unlawful.

That's a change in the judgement by a lower court which heard the case at the end of last year.

It's a blow for the Government which means flights will remain suspended.

Stuart Smith has more from London.

IN: "Three High Court..."
OUT: SOC
DURATION: 47 Seconds

At least 150 people arrested after second night of violence in France

At least 150 people were arrested after a second night of violence with buildings and vehicles set on fire in cities across France.

This follows the killing of a teenager on Tuesday, who was shot dead by police during a traffic stop.

Ross Cullen reports.


IN: "The president has..."






Nigerian Government Warns Against Slaughtering Sick Animals to Avoid Outbreak of Anthrax Virus

INTRO

The Nigerian government has warned against slaughtering sick animals to avoid the outbreak of anthrax virus in the country.


Anthrax is a severe bacterial disease that affects both humans and animals.


Health officials say the country is at high risk of importing the disease from Ghana, where it was confirmed both in humans and animals since 1 June.


Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja.


INTRO: "Although Nigeria...

OUT: SOC

DUR: 44" 


Clip: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/2906Nigeriawarnsagainstkillingofsickanimalstoavoidanthraxoutbreak-AM-generic.mp3


Taiwan scrambles navy and airforce to track Chinese warplanes and naval ships

CUE: Taiwan says two Chinese military aircraft entered its self-declared air defence identification zone early on Thursday morning.

Taiwan’s defence forces scrambled planes, sent ships, and used missile systems to track a total of fourteen Chinese warplanes and four naval vessels spotted in international waters to the southwest of the island. 


Andrew Wood reports from Hong Kong

IN:  "A Chinese anti-submarine warfare.....

OUT: ...Andrew Wood, Hong Kong."


DURATION: 0:59

DOWNLOAD: 
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0629taiwanincursion-aw-hk.mp3

'HUMAN REMAINS' TO BE EXAMINED FROM TITAN DEBRIS

Presumed human remains have been found in the wreckage of the Titan submersible, according to US officials.

Debris from the sub which imploded in the Atlantic has been recovered from the bottom of the ocean.

Five people died on their way to visit the Titanic shipwreck.

Co-founder of the company behind the trip - Guillermo Sohnlein - says it wasn't taken lightly.

IN: 'Everyone...
OUT: ...expedition.'
DUR: 14 seconds

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0629sub-sohnlein1.mp3

Senior Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi to visit violence hit Manipur

Intro:

Senior opposition leader Rahul Gandhi will interact with the victims of violence in India's northeastern state Manipur during his two-day visit.

This marks the first visit by any opposition party leader since ethnic clashes broke out nearly two months ago.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

IN: A senior leader...
OUT: SOC
Duration: 40 seconds


China may co-operate on fentanyl chemicals: Antony Blinken

CUE: The US secretary of state, Antony Blinken, is hopeful that Beijing will give “practical cooperation” over the export of legal Chinese ingredients to make the addictive painkiller, fentanyl,  because criminals are looking for fresh markets for the drug beyond the United States. 

Mr Blinken went to Beijing last week to meet Chinese leaders – a trip that had been postponed from February because of diplomatic rows over Chinese spy balloon flying across America


Here’s Andrew Wood in Hong Kong


==================


IN: "Antony Blinken reminded an audience...

OUT: ...Andrew Wood, Hong Kong."

DUR: 0:52

FILE: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0629blinkenfentanyl-aw-hk.mp3




Japan considers exporting fighter jets

Japan is reportedly planning to begin exporting high-tech fighter jets.

Ruling parties have been mulling ways to begin the international sale of weaponry despite regulatory obstacles. 


Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. 


IN: Japan’s law currently 

OUT: SOC 

DUR: 0.43


http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/230629-japan-fighter-sale-cg.mp3

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Mixed close on Wall Street with Fed in focus

It was a mixed close on Wall Street Wednesday as traders digested the
latest comments from the Chair of the Federal Reserve.

And chip makers were in focus on reports that the U.S. will tighten
restrictions on trade to China.

William Denselow reports from New York.

IN: "Speaking at the…"
OUT: "... SOC"
DUR: 55 seconds

Generic: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0628Mkts-wd-generic.mp3

Police bodycam video of Texas mall mass shooting released

Police have released the dramatic bodycam footage of the deadly mass shooting at an Allen, Texas outlet mall last month. It's the first visual insight into the rampage that left eight people dead, and seven others injured. Toni Waterman has more.

IN: The five and a half minute…
OUT: SOC
DUR: 38s
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0628AllenShootingVideo-tw.mp3

Debris for Titanic submersible wreckage recovered

Debris from the submersible that imploded on its way to the Titanic
killing five people has been brought to the surface.

Salvage crews unloaded the metal wreckage in St John's, Canada a week
and a half after the incident.

Nick Harper reports.

IN: "Photos..."
OUT: SOC
DUR: 38 seconds

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0628titan-nh.mp3

New Norwegian Oil And Gas Development Angers Environmental Groups

Fossil fuel projects worth more than 18 billion dollars have been approved by the Norwegian government.


The announcement has been met with a furious response from climate activists, who accuse the administration of putting profits before the planet.


John Bevir (Beaver) reports.


--


In: Nineteen new oil…

Out: …SOC

Duration: 1.04


http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0628-NorwayFossil.mp3


US flight delays amid extreme weather

The US is continuing to see major travel disruptions as severe weather
continues to impact much of the country.

Thousands of flights have been delayed over recent days.

William Denselow reports from New York.

IN: "Millions..."
OUT: "... holidays."
DUR: 53 seconds

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0628flights-wd.mp3

Jordan Neely's killer pleads not guilty

The man accused of fatally strangling Jordan Neely with a chokehold
onboard a New York City subway has pleaded not guilty
24 year old Daniel Penny is facing charges of manslaughter and
criminally negligent homicide.
Penny was captured in videos recorded by bystanders choking Neely on 1 May.
Jody Jacobs has the details from New York...

IN: Dressed in...
OUT: SOC
DUR: 40"

http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0628-neely-jj.mp3

Biden: Putin is a “pariah around the world”

US President Joe Biden has called Russia's president Vladimir Putin a
"pariah around the world".

But Biden said it wasn't clear yet if Saturday's attempted mutiny had
weakened the Russian leader.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

IN: "US President..."
OUT: SOC
DUR: 40 seconds

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0628biden-nh.mp3

Microsoft and Activision CEOs urging judge to allow merger

CEOs for Microsoft and Activision are urging a U.S. judge to allow
their 69 billion dollar merger.

It comes after U.S. antitrust enforcers tried to stop what would be
the biggest deal in gaming industry history.

Gabrielle Fahmy reports.

IN: Microsoft has been
OUT: Fahmy, New York
RUNS: 41 sec

http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0628-gf-microsoftactivision.mp3