Joe Biden has visited the Hawaiian island of Maui, almost two weeks after deadly wildfires there killed more than hundred people.
The US President has faced criticism for not traveling to Hawaii sooner.
IN: Speaking in the...
OUT: SOC
DUR: 44
The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Biden Vows to Rebuild Maui Town During Visit
Monday, August 21, 2023
US stocks mixed with Nasdaq leading gains
US stocks were mostly higher on Monday, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq leading gains.
This week investors will be watching for clues about the health of the US economy and whether interest rates could be hiked once again.
Sally Patterson reports.
IN Last week was
OUT SOC
DUR 56
Long-COVID symptoms can last more than 2 years: new study
Long COVID symptoms could last much longer than originally thought. A new study published in the journal Nature Medicine has found that even people who only had a mild case of coronavirus can experience symptoms two years later. Toni Waterman has more.
IN: According to the study…
OUT: SOC
DUR: 39s
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0821COVID2Years-tw.mp3
IN: According to the study…
OUT: SOC
DUR: 39s
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0821COVID2Years-tw.mp3
Tropical Storm Hilary Batters Southern California
Tropical Storm Hilary has shattered rainfall records in Southern California, leaving heavy flooding in its wake.
It's the first tropical storm to hit the Los Angeles area in more than 80 years.
Ira Spitzer reports.
IN: About 20,000 Southern...
OUT: SOC
DUR: 47
Canadian military deployed to tackle fires
Canada is deploying its military to tackle wildfires raging across the province of British Columba.
The area is battling nearly 400 fires, which have forced thousands of evacuations.
On Friday, British Columbia declared a state of emergency.
The region also imposed a ban on non-essential travel to free up accommodation for people being evacuated and emergency services.
Sally Patterson reports.
IN Posting on X
OUT SOC
DUR 44
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0821-Canadafires-SP-generic.mp3
Sally Patterson
+16466306676
Big week ahead for Donald Trump and GOP rivals as race heats up
Donald Trump should drop out of the US Presidential race, according to a senior Republican Party Senator.
Bill Cassidy says Mr Trump is trailing incumbent Joe Biden in the polls, as the twice-impeached former President grapples with almost one hundred pending criminal charges.
Trump, vying for the Oval Office again, remains the frontrunner to be the Republican nominee.
Benji Hyer reports.
IN: Bill Cassidy
OUT: SOC
DUR: 47 secs
European allies pledge F-16s for Ukraine
INTRO:
The Netherlands and Denmark have committed to providing Ukraine with modern F-16 fighter jets to aid in the country's fight against Russia. The announcement comes days after the US gave its green light, paving the way for Dutch and Danish deliveries.
Alex Cadier reports from Brussels
UK Serial Killer Nurse Given Whole Life Sentence
A former nurse who killed 7 babies, and tried to kill 6 more will spend the rest of her life in prison.
33 year old Lucy Letby is the most prolific child serial killer in modern British history.
John Bevir (Beaver) reports.
In: As a neonatal…
Out: …SOC
Duration: 0.52
Niger Coup Leader Promises to Return Country to Civilian Rule in Three Years
Niger's coup leader, General Abdourahmane Tchiani has promised to return the West African nation to civilian rule in three years.
He made the pledge after meeting with mediators from West Africa's regional bloc, ECOWAS in the capital, Niamey.
Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.
INTRO: The meeting was
OUTRO: SOC
DUR: 32 seconds
RADIO: DRC CHOLERA OUTBREAK
INTRO:
The United Nations Children Fund, UNICEF, says the Democratic Republic of Congo is facing its worst cholera epidemic in 6 years due to a spike in conflict and displacement in the eastern part of the country. The UN agency reports that more than 31,000 cases of cholera were reported throughout the country during the first 7 months of this year. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.
TAKE RADIO
////////////////////
IN: Cases of cholera
OUT: SOC
DUR: 00: 38 secs
Tanzania, DR Congo hold up EAC budget implementation
The East African Community's budget approval is at a standstill after Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo cited irregularities in the $103 million budget for 2023/24 endorsed by East African Legislative Assembly (Eala) in June.
Daniel Kijo reports
IN: The two...
OUT: SOC
DUR: 31 Secs
Daniel Kijo reports
IN: The two...
OUT: SOC
DUR: 31 Secs
South President Cyril Ramaphosa Says BRICS Presents Opportunities for Africa
SUGGESTED LEAD
President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa will use the coming BRICS Summit to champion Africa's interests for the continent to benefit from trade and investments.
President Ramaphosa was addressing the nation on the country's foreign policy, ahead of the BRICS summit on Tuesday.
President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa will use the coming BRICS Summit to champion Africa's interests for the continent to benefit from trade and investments.
President Ramaphosa was addressing the nation on the country's foreign policy, ahead of the BRICS summit on Tuesday.
Isabel Nakirya reports
IN: South Africa President.....
OUT: SOC
DUR: 40secs
Modi-Xi meeting not ruled out on the sidelines of BRICS Summit
Intro:
Leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa are meeting in Johannesburg for the 15th BRICS summit to discuss closer cooperation and sustainable growth.
There will be other items on the agenda but eyes will be on a potential India-China bilateral meeting as well.
The Asian neighbours have been locked in a border stand-off since May 2020 – and a meeting between Narendra Modi and Xi Jinping could have an impact on the two countries' relations.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
IN: India and China...
OUT: SOC
Duration: 47 seconds
Biden and First Lady head to Hawaii as death toll mounts
Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will be in Maui later today (MONDAY) to view the catastrophic wildfire damage on the island first hand. XXXX people have now been confirmed dead, with hundreds more still missing. The President has faced criticism for not traveling to Hawaii sooner. Toni Waterman has more.
IN: During their visit…
OUT: SOC
DUR: 30s
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0821BidenHawaiiPreview-tw.mp3
IN: During their visit…
OUT: SOC
DUR: 30s
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0821BidenHawaiiPreview-tw.mp3
India lunar mission aims to land on Moon's south pole on Wednesday
India's space agency has confirmed that the country's third lunar mission will attempt to land at the moon's South Pole on August 23.
The announcement comes soon after Russia's lunar mission crash-landed on the moon's south pole this weekend.
Shalu Yadav reports from New Delhi.
IN: 'The Indian space'
OUT: Sign Off
Duration: 00.49 seconds
Taiwan: Paraguay will keep relations with the democratic island
Paraguay's new government says it will maintain diplomatic ties with Taiwan, even if that upsets Beijing. The South American state is one of just thirteen countries, including the Vatican, that recognise Taiwan as a sovereign state in preference to the communist People’s Republic of China.
Here’s Andrew Wood in Hong Kong
IN: “Beijing says there is…
OUT: …Andrew Wood, Hong Kong.”
DURATION: 0:55
DOWNLOAD: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0821paraguaytaiwan-aw-hk.mp3
Japan expected to announce treated water release date
Japan’s Prime Minister is keeping silent on when the government will launch its controversial plan to release treated, radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean, despite reports an announcement is imminent.
Over a million tonnes of wastewater used to cool the wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant is expected to be discharged over the next 40 years.
Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.
IN: The government’s reportedly
OUT: SOC
DUR: 0.42
Tropical Storm Hilary Hits California
Tropical Storm Hilary has arrived in Southern California, where authorities have warned of severe flooding risks from unusual torrential rains.
It's the first tropical storm to hit the state since 1939.
Ira Spitzer reports.
IN: Southern California authorities...
OUT: SOC
DUR: 56
Friday, August 18, 2023
Hurricane Hilary now a CAT-4, threatens to bring a year’s worth of rain
Hurricane Hilary has now strengthened to a Category 4 storm and concerns are growing that it could unleash a torrent of rain, potentially causing widespread damage when it hits the US Southwest this weekend. Toni Waterman has more.
IN: Hurricane Hilary…
OUT: SOC
DUR: 42s
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0818HurricaneHilary-tw.mp3
IN: Hurricane Hilary…
OUT: SOC
DUR: 42s
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0818HurricaneHilary-tw.mp3
Georgia Officials Investigate Threats to Trump Grand Jury
Officials in Georgia are investigating threats to members of the grand jury that voted earlier in the week to indict Donald Trump on charges of trying to overturn the state's election results.
Meanwhile the former president has called off an event next week where he'd planned to present a report that he said would prove his innocence.
Meanwhile the former president has called off an event next week where he'd planned to present a report that he said would prove his innocence.
Georgia's Republican governor has rejected the former president's unsubstantiated claims.
Ira Spitzer reports.
IN: The sheriff's office
OUT: SOC
DUR: 42
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)