The president of a synagogue in the US city of Detroit has been found
stabbed to death near her home.
Samantha Woll's body was discovered in a nearby park
Police have yet to identify any suspects.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan said he was "devastated" by the incident.
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[ALT] One of her former coworkers, MoReno Taylor, remembered working with Woll.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Sunday, October 22, 2023
US Republicans seek new House Speaker nominee
Washington is preparing to enter another week without a House Speaker,
after Republican nominee Jim Jordan was removed on Friday after losing
three rounds of voting.
The former Speaker Kevin McCarthy is now backing party whip Tom Emmer.
Emmer has spent the weekend trying to lock in support from all sides
of the party.
Republicans are reportedly scheduled to hold a secret-ballot election
to nominate a new candidate on Tuesday.
Earlier McCarthy told NBC Emmer is the best man for the job.
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after Republican nominee Jim Jordan was removed on Friday after losing
three rounds of voting.
The former Speaker Kevin McCarthy is now backing party whip Tom Emmer.
Emmer has spent the weekend trying to lock in support from all sides
of the party.
Republicans are reportedly scheduled to hold a secret-ballot election
to nominate a new candidate on Tuesday.
Earlier McCarthy told NBC Emmer is the best man for the job.
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Second UN convoy enters Gaza
A second UN aid convoy has entered Gaza, but the world body's warning
it needs "much more" assistance to adequately help the hundreds of
thousands of Palestinians in need.
14 trucks crossed over from Egypt to the Gaza Strip, adding to the 20
trucks that went in on Saturday.
Sarah Coates in Tel Aviv reports on the latest aid to reach Gaza.
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OUT: "...antiseptic."
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[ALT] Sarah Coates in Tel Aviv says the Israel Defence Forces earlier
apologized for mistakenly hitting an Egyptian-controlled area.
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OUT: "...hour."
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[ALT] It comes as clashes at the Israel-Lebanon border intensified,
with the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah attacking northern
Israel.
Sarah Coates in Tel Aviv says the US and Israel are warning Hezbollah
not to cause the conflict to spread to the wider region.
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OUT: "...earlier."
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it needs "much more" assistance to adequately help the hundreds of
thousands of Palestinians in need.
14 trucks crossed over from Egypt to the Gaza Strip, adding to the 20
trucks that went in on Saturday.
Sarah Coates in Tel Aviv reports on the latest aid to reach Gaza.
IN: "It's significant..."
OUT: "...antiseptic."
DURATION: 53 seconds
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[ALT] Sarah Coates in Tel Aviv says the Israel Defence Forces earlier
apologized for mistakenly hitting an Egyptian-controlled area.
IN: "The IDF..."
OUT: "...hour."
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[ALT] It comes as clashes at the Israel-Lebanon border intensified,
with the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah attacking northern
Israel.
Sarah Coates in Tel Aviv says the US and Israel are warning Hezbollah
not to cause the conflict to spread to the wider region.
IN: "US Secretary..."
OUT: "...earlier."
DURATION: 39 seconds
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Friday, October 20, 2023
Another Trump lawyer accepts plea deal in Georgia case
Another of Donald Trump's co-defendants in a criminal case in Georgia has pleaded guilty to conspiring to overturn the 2020 election results.
Lawyer Kenneth Chesebro [CHEESE BRO] agreed to "truthfully testify" against the former president and others as part of the plea deal.
Ira Spitzer reports.
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US House of Representatives in stasis after third Speaker election defeat
US Congressman Jim Jordan has failed for the third successive time to win enough votes to become Speaker of the House of Representatives, leaving the heart of American democracy in a state of paralysis.
The hardline conservative Representative had bid to step into the vacant seat of power after the ousting of Kevin McCarthy more than two weeks ago.
But Jordan fell short yet again on Friday, with 25 of his own Republican Party colleagues voting against him.
Benji Hyer reports.
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Ukraine & Israel funding key part of U.S.-E.U. leader meetings
INTRO: The Presidents of the United States, European Council and the European Commission are meeting at the White House on Friday.
Their top priority is to ensure continued support for Ukraine, and Israel.
But they are also working out issues on climate change and trade.
Caroline Malone reports from Washington.
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US solider who fled to North Korea charged with desertion
The US soldier who fled to North Korea is reportedly facing multiple
charges back in the States including desertion.
Pyongyang released Travis King last month after he crossed into North
Korea in July.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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OUT: "...village."
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charges back in the States including desertion.
Pyongyang released Travis King last month after he crossed into North
Korea in July.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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OUT: "...village."
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House Speaker: Jordan pushing ahead for 3rd vote
US lawmakers are returning to the House floor this Friday in another
attempt to elect a Speaker.
Jim Jordan is pressing ahead with his bid - despite tough stiff and
mounting opposition from his Republican colleagues.
The House has been without a speaker for 17 days, meaning Congress is
unable to pass any new legislation.
Speaking at the Capitol earlier, Jordan says he's determined to keep fighting.
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OUTRO: "...Speaker."
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attempt to elect a Speaker.
Jim Jordan is pressing ahead with his bid - despite tough stiff and
mounting opposition from his Republican colleagues.
The House has been without a speaker for 17 days, meaning Congress is
unable to pass any new legislation.
Speaking at the Capitol earlier, Jordan says he's determined to keep fighting.
INTRO: "The quickest..."
OUTRO: "...Speaker."
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UN chief urges Gaza aid deliveries to begin
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has visited the Rafah border
crossing in Egypt to try and kickstart the delivery of aid to Gaza.
A convoy carrying vital supplies, like food, water and medicine, is
waiting to enter the territory to help more than 2m Palestinians in
desperate need of assistance.
Guterres called the trucks a "lifeline".
But as Ross Cullen in Tel Aviv reports there are a number of
challenges facing the aid delivery.
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OUT: "...warzone."
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[ALT] Ross Cullen in Tel Aviv reports tensions are increasing across
the region as the death toll continues to rise.
IN: "We now..."
OUT: "...Lebanon."
DURATION: 45 seconds
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crossing in Egypt to try and kickstart the delivery of aid to Gaza.
A convoy carrying vital supplies, like food, water and medicine, is
waiting to enter the territory to help more than 2m Palestinians in
desperate need of assistance.
Guterres called the trucks a "lifeline".
But as Ross Cullen in Tel Aviv reports there are a number of
challenges facing the aid delivery.
IN: "There are..."
OUT: "...warzone."
DURATION: 48 seconds
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1020israel-rc1.mp3
[ALT] Ross Cullen in Tel Aviv reports tensions are increasing across
the region as the death toll continues to rise.
IN: "We now..."
OUT: "...Lebanon."
DURATION: 45 seconds
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2 DEAD IN SCOTLAND AS SEVERE WEATHER HITS UK
Two people have died and a search is underway for a missing person, as heavy rain and flooding batters the United Kingdom.
The worst effects are being felt in north east Scotland, where residents in one town were woken up in the middle of the night by rescue teams after a river overwhelmed the town's flood defences.
Stuart Smith has more from London.
The worst effects are being felt in north east Scotland, where residents in one town were woken up in the middle of the night by rescue teams after a river overwhelmed the town's flood defences.
Stuart Smith has more from London.
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Zelensky thanks Biden for unwavering bipartisan support for Ukraine
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday thanked US president Joe Biden for his strong support and leadership in a phone call made shortly before Biden gave a rare address to the nation from his Oval Office. In his address, the President urged Americans to back further military aid to both Ukraine and Israel.
Megumi Lim reports
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OUT: …territories
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Megumi Lim reports
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Niger Republic’s Ousted President Attempts Escape, Claims Military Junta
A military junta that toppled the Mohammed Bazoum led government in Niger Republic says it has thwarted an attempt by the President to escape.
Bazoum has been imprisoned by the military since July when his government was overthrown.
Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.
Take Radio
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DUR: 34 seconds
RADIO: WESTERN DRC VIOLENCE
Militiamen in the Democratic Republic of Congo have taken control of a village in the western territory of Kwamouth following months of fighting with a rival ethnic group in the region. Local authorities say fighters of a militia group known as Mobondo raided the village of Nshemamfum and forced scores of civilians to flee the area. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa....
TAKE RADIO
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Jury selection begins in Trump attorney Kenneth Chesebro Georgia elections case
Jury selection begins today (FRIDAY) in the trial of former Trump attorney Kenneth Chesebro. He's the alleged architect of the fake electors plot that aimed to overturn the 2020 presidential election results in Georgia. Toni Waterman has more.
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France warns of heavy punishments for fake bomb threats
French officials say that those responsible for making fake bomb
threats will face heavy punishments.
The country is on a heightened state of alert following the fatal
stabbing of a teacher.
William Denselow reports from Paris.
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OUT: "... SOC"
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threats will face heavy punishments.
The country is on a heightened state of alert following the fatal
stabbing of a teacher.
William Denselow reports from Paris.
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OUT: "... SOC"
DUR: 46 seconds
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Switzerland prepares to vote in general elections
Voters in Switzerland will go to the polls this weekend in the country's general elections. The right-wing Swiss People's Party is expected to dominate amid cost pressures and growing concerns over migration. Julia Chapman reports from London.
IN: Swiss voters...
OUT: ...being xenophobic.
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OUT: ...being xenophobic.
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LABOUR WINS TWO BY-ELECTIONS IN BLOW TO SUNAK
The UK's governing Conservative party has lost two Westminster seats to Labour in by-election results that are a huge blow to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
The Labour Party overturned large majorities in Tamworth and Mid Bedfordshire.
Olly Barratt reports from London.
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OUT: SOC
DUR: 38 seconds
Canada withdraws 41 diplomats from India amid tension
Intro:
41 Canadian diplomats have left India amid tensions between the two nations over the killing of a Sikh Canadian citizen.
Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Jolie says India was quote - unethically - planning on revoking diplomatic immunity for many of the diplomats.
New Delhi had warned last month about downsizing Canada's diplomatic presence.
Ishan Garg tells us more.
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Duration: 42 seconds
Israel-Hamas: China and Russia ready to co-ordinate policy
CUE: Beijing and Moscow are ready to coordinate with each other over the conflict in Israel and Gaza, according to Russian and Chinese state media. Beijing's special envoy for the Middle East met Russia's deputy foreign minister in Qatar for talks on the situation on Thursday.
Here's Andrew Wood in Hong Kong
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OUT: …Andrew Wood, Hong Kong."
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Biden urges funding to support Israel & Ukraine in Oval Office speech
In an Oval Office address US President Joe Biden has said Russia's
president and Hamas both want to "annihilate" democracies.
President Biden used the speech to urge Americans to get behind the
idea of sending billions of dollars to support Israel and Ukraine.
He's expected to ask Congress on Friday to pass $100 billion dollars in funding.
Nick Harper was watching the speech in Washington.
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[ALT] President Biden warned about the threats facing America and the world.
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[ALT] President Biden laid out his plan to ask for funding.
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OUT "...grandchildren."
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[ALT] President Biden said supporting the conflicts makes America safer.
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OUT "...rising."
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president and Hamas both want to "annihilate" democracies.
President Biden used the speech to urge Americans to get behind the
idea of sending billions of dollars to support Israel and Ukraine.
He's expected to ask Congress on Friday to pass $100 billion dollars in funding.
Nick Harper was watching the speech in Washington.
IN "This was..."
OUT "... asking for."
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[ALT] President Biden warned about the threats facing America and the world.
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[ALT] President Biden laid out his plan to ask for funding.
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OUT "...grandchildren."
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[ALT] President Biden said supporting the conflicts makes America safer.
IN "I know..."
OUT "...rising."
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