Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Russia no longer using Crimean Bridge to supply frontlines

According to a report by an independent investigative group called Molfar, Russia has reportedly stopped using the Crimean Bridge which connects mainland Russia to occupied Crimea to transport its military equipment to the frontlines. The bridge has long been a crucial supply route for Russian forces fighting in Ukraine. 

Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv  

IN: Analysis of satellite imagery...
OUT: SOC
DUR: 46 seconds

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/20240507_CrimeanBridge.mp3

Prominent Indian opposition leader Kejriwal could face anti-terror probe over party funding

In the middle of a national election, prominent Indian opposition leader Arvind Kejriwal could face an anti-terror probe over allegations that his party received funding from a terror group.

This even as the Delhi chief minister has been in jail over alleged money laundering for more than a month now.

The opposition is calling these allegations a political conspiracy just as the Supreme Court of India is scheduled to hear a bail plea filed by Kejriwal on Tuesday.

Priyata Brajabasi has more

IN: 'On Monday, Delhi's Lieutenant Governor...'

OUT: SOC

Duration: 42 seconds

Daihatsu resumes full production in Japan following safety scandal

Toyota subsidiary Daihatsu Motors is restarting the last of its four small car factories in Japan following a safety scandal. 


The automator has been gradually resuming operations after the Transport Ministry investigated its safety standards over concerns of test rigging. 


Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. 


IN: Production of 

OUT: SOC

DUR: 0.40


http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/240507-daihatsu-cg.mp3

ISRAEL CARRIES OUT 'TARGETED STRIKES' ON RAFAH

The Israeli military says it's carried out "targeted strikes" on the city of Rafah in southern Gaza after rejecting a Hamas agreement to a ceasefire deal.

Israel says the terms don't meet its demands but will send a delegation to talks in Cairo to try to reach an agreement.

The US has warned Israel against an offensive in Rafah.

Israeli security expert Professor David Tal says there could still be an agreement.

In: 'It's really...
Out: ...either side.'
Dur: 16 secs

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0507gaza-tal1.mp3

Modi votes in third phase of Indian polls

As India's mammoth two-month long election nears the halfway mark, Prime Minister Narendra Modi cast his ballot in his home state on Tuesday.

Modi is gunning for a rare third term, with surveys showing he's widely expected to win.

But his critics accuse him of running a divisive campaign, breaking election rules and targeting the country's Muslims - a charge his party denies.

In: 'As millions of India...'
Out: SOC
Dur: 51 secs


http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0507ModiVotes-np.mp3

Voting kicks off for 93 parliamentary seats in phase 3 of India's national elections

Intro:

Millions of Indians, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, are casting their votes in India as the country's general elections continue. 

Of the 543 seats in the country's lower house of parliament, 93 are up for grabs in this third phase of the election season. 

Our correspondent Ishan Garg tells us about what's on the voters' minds from Agra in India's most populous state Uttar Pradesh.

IN: Many of the voters...
OUT: SOC
Duration: 46 seconds

China offers flexible jobs for women after childbirth to boost birth rate

Chinese provinces are urging companies to offer women flexible job roles to make it easier to balance work and childcare, according to state-run media.

Authorities are trying to encourage more women to have children after China's population fell for a second consecutive year in 2023 and births touched a record low.

Laura Westbrook has more from Hong Kong.

IN: Known as "Mama's Posts"
Out: SOC
DUR: 34 secs

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0507MamaPost-lw.mp3

Monday, May 6, 2024

Antonio Guterres calls on Israel and Hamas to agree to a ceasefire

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres says he is deeply
concerned by a planned large-scale military operation in Rafah.
Speaking from his office in New York upon receiving Italian President,
Sergio Mattarella, the Secretary General urged the government of
Israel and the leadership of Hamas to go the extra mile to ensure a
ceasefire.

IN: this is...
OUT: ...in the region.
DUR: 17"

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0506-Antonio-jj.mp3

US solider detained in Russia

US lawmakers say they're "deeply concerned" after an American soldier was detained in Russia. 


An army spokesperson confirmed on Monday that the man — who's unnamed — was apprehended last week in the far east of the country "on charges of criminal misconduct."


Benji Hyer reports. 


IN: Officials here

OUT: Benji Hyer, Washington 

DUR: 40 secs 

   

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0506solider-bh-generic.mp3        

Secretary General urges Israel and Hamas to agree on a ceasefire

The United Nations Secretary General has called on both the government
of Israel and the leadership of Hamas to go the extra mile needed and
agree on a ceasefire in Gaza.
On Monday, Hamas announced that it had accepted a ceasefire proposal
put forward by Qatari and Egyptian mediators but Israel says this is
far from its demands.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.

IN: In a statement
OUT: SOC
DUR: 47"

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0506-rafah-jj.mp3

Hamas agrees to a Gaza ceasefire proposal

The United States and Israel say they are "reviewing" and "discussing" their respective responses to news that Hamas has approved a ceasefire for Gaza.


Hamas has agreed to a deal, put forward by Qatari and Egyptian mediators — but its contents are not fully known, and Israel is yet to officially accept the terms. 


This breakthrough comes at a pivotal time, just as Israel prepares for a full-scale incursion in the southern Gazan city of Rafah, where more than a million displaced Palestinians are sheltering. 


Sarah Coates reports.


IN: According to 

OUT: into rafah

DUR: 66 secs 

   

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0506deal-bh-generic.mp3               


White House leans into antisemitism debate

The Biden Administration is launching a series of high-profile interventions to tackle the issue of increased antisemitism in the United States. 


Vice-President Kamala Harris's husband — Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff — hosted Jewish students from half a dozen universities at the White House on Monday to coincide with Yom HaShoah, Israel's day of commemoration for the six million Jews killed in the Holocaust. 


President Joe Biden is also delivering a speech on Tuesday to mark the US Holocaust Memorial Museum's annual 'days of remembrance.'


Benji Hyer reports. 


IN: Doug Emhoff

OUT: Benji Hyer, Washington 

DUR: 47 secs 

   

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0506jews-bh-generic.mp3       

Trump threatened with jail time over gag order violations

Donald Trump could face jail time if he continues to violate his gag orders, according to the judge overseeing his hush money trial.


The former president is banned from commenting publicly about witnesses, jurors and some other people related to the case.


He's previously been fined thousands of dollars for ignoring the order during his high-profile New York trial, which has just entered its fourth week.


Trump faces 34 felony counts of falsifying business records - he's pleaded not guilty to them all.


Sally Patterson reports.


IN This is the

OUT SOC

DUR 34


http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0506-Trump-SP-generic.mp3


UN concerned about possible Rafah Invasion

The United Nations says it will remain in Rafah despite reports that
the Israeli army has ordered Palestinians to begin evacuating.
More than one million Palestinians are sheltering in Gaza's most
southern city and the UN fears there could be a high number of deaths.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York...

IN: The UN's aid
OUT: SOC
DUR: 38"

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0506-gaza-jj.mp3

ATTACK ON GERMAN POLITICIAN PROMPTS NATIONAL PROTESTS

Thousands of protestors have joined pro-democracy demonstrations in Berlin in support of a politician who was attacked on Friday. 

The assault on the centre-left social democrat has been condemned across the political spectrum, including from centre-left Chancellor Olaf Scholz and the Conservative opposition leader. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray reports. 

IN: 41 year old
OUT: SOC
TIME: 44 seconds

RADIO: DRC SOLDIERS SENTENCED TO DEATH

INTRO:

A military court in the Democratic Republic of Congo has sentenced 8 soldiers to death for desertion and cowardice when fighting rebels of the M23 group in the east of the country. Five of the sentenced soldiers are officers. Congolese forces have been struggling to recapture territories from the rebels since the beginning of this year. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

TAKE PACKAGE

////////////////

Nigeria-UK Trade Worth £7 Billion

INTRO


Nigeria and the United Kingdom have signed a new agreement to improve trade and investment ties.


British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, who made this known in an interview on Sunday, said trade relations between both countries is worth £7 billion.


Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.


INTRO: "The British...

OUT: SOC

DUR: 53"


Clip: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0605Nigeria-UKtradeworth7billionpounds-AM-generic.mp3


EU leader to confront China unfair trade practices

Perceived trade imbalances are set to be top of the agenda during
today's meetings between China's President and European Union leaders.

Xi Jinping is in Paris for a trilateral with the French President
Emmanuel Macron and EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

IN: "Ahead of the…"
OUT: "...SOC"
DUR: 30 seconds

Generic: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0506China-wd-generic.mp3

Russia puts President Zelensky on wanted list

Over the weekend, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky was placed on a criminal 'wanted list' by the Russian Interior Ministry. His name joins a series of other international figures wanted by the Kremlin since Russia's full-scale invasion began.

Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv  

IN: President Zelensky's name...
OUT: SOC
DUR: 51 seconds

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/20240506_Zelensky_WantedList.mp3


India's food safety regulator allows higher pesticide residue level in certain spices

India's food safety regulator has defended its move to allow ten times more pesticide residue in some locally made spices and herbs. 


This comes as Indian authorities are testing samples of spice brands after many countries flagged contamination in products made by two firms. 


Priyata Brajabasi has more


IN: 'Indian media had reported..'


OUT: SOC


Duration: 54 seconds


http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0506-IndianSpiceBrandClaims-pb.mp3