RADIO: DRC BOAT ACCIDENT

INTRO:

At least 20 people have died after a boat they were traveling in capsized in Lake Albert in the northeast of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The passengers were traders who were returning to the DRC from neighboring Uganda with tonnes of goods. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.....

TAKE RADIO

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

IN: AUTHORITIES IN THE DEMOCRATIC...

DUR: 47 secs

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0516drcboataccident-co-generic.mp3

RADIO: DRC NATIONAL REVOLUTION DAY

INTRO:

The Democratic Republic of Congo has held a low-key event to mark the National Day of Revolution in the capital Kinshasa. The day was commemorated by a few soldiers without any street parades due to an ongoing conflict that has displaced more than a million people in the country's east. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

TAKE RADIO

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

IN: SENIOR CONGOLESE ARMY

DUR: 56 secs

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0517drcnationalrevolutionday-co-generic.mp3

Storm rips through Houston, at least 4 killed

At least four people have died and nearly 800,000 homes and businesses are without power in Houston after fast moving thunderstorms ripped through the city on Thursday night. The weather system is now turning east, with Louisiana and Mississippi in its deadly path.  Toni Waterman has more.

IN: Houston is now…
DUR: 41s
OUT: SOC
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/05117HoustonDeadlyStorm-tw.mp3

Israel defends Rafah offensive at ICJ

Israel has defended its military offensive in Rafah at the
International Court of Justice.

Friday's hearing comes a day after South Africa told the top UN court
that Israel was seeking to reduce Gaza to rubble.

According to the United Nations roughly 600,000 people have been
forced to flee Rafah since May 6th amid a deteriorating humanitarian
situation.

William Denselow reports from The Hague where the ICJ is located.

IN: "Israel's delegation told…"
OUT: "...SOC"
DUR: 37 seconds

Generic: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0517ICJ-wd-generic.mp3

Vatican updates rules around "apparitions" and other supernatural phenomena

The Vatican has announced new rules over evaluating reported visions of the Virgin Mary and other supernatural phenomena.

It's the first time the Catholic Church has updated its norms since the late 1970s.

Our Rome correspondent Giles Gibson has more.

IN: "Catholic pilgrims flock…"

OUT: "...Giles Gibson, Rome."
DUR:  00:37

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0517-vatican-gg-generic.mp3

Senegalese President Visits Nigeria, Pledge Collaboration Against Insecurity in West Africa

The President of Senegal, Bassirou Faye has visited his Nigerian counterpart, Bola Tinubu in Abuja.

Tinubu is also Chairman of West Africa's regional bloc, the Economic Community of West African states, ECOWAS.

They deliberated on increased collaboration between countries in the region against insecurity and for advancement of  trade.

Tesem Akende reports.

Take Radio

INTRO: President Tinubu during

OUTRO: SOC

DUR: 48 seconds

www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0517visit-ta-generic.mp3

Pakistan's government drafts a policy to impose carbon tax on petroleum products

Intro:

Pakistan's government is reportedly drafting a policy to impose a carbon tax on petroleum products.

The move will help the country meet conditions set forth by the IMF to reduce overall pollutant emissions and promote investment in fossil fuel alternatives.

Hira Mustafa has more.

In: Government.......

Out: SOC

Dur: 56 sec

http: //www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0517-carbontax-hm-generic.mp3

Russia Expels UK Defence Attache, After Expulsion Of Russia’s Defence Attache in UK

Russia has ordered the expulsion of the UK's Defence Attache in retaliation for Britain's decision to expel his Russian counterpart, in a row over spying accusations.  

Russia's Foreign Ministry called the expulsion a response to ""unfriendly anti-Russian actions" by the UK. 

Simon Gaitán reports. 

IN: Russia has given 

OUT: SOC
DUR: 0:42

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0517-UKRussiaExpulsions.mp3          

Man shot dead by police in northern France after attempted burning of synagogue

French police have shot dead a man armed with a knife in the northern city of Rouen after he attempted to burn down to a synagogue

Firefighters extinguished blaze before it engulfed the Jewish house of worship but there was significant damage to the building.

Ross Cullen reports.

+++

IN: "Early on Friday..."
OUT: SOC
DUR: 0:29

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1705rouenattack-rc-generic.mp3

MAN RESCUED AFTER BEING KEPT IN NEIGHBOUR'S BASEMENT FOR 26 YEARS

A man that went missing almost 30 years ago in Algeria has been found alive after being held in captivity by his neighbour. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray has the details.

IN: Algerian 

OUT: SOC
TIME: 34 seconds

https://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1705-algeria-tmu-generic.mp3

Opposition leaders claim censoring by India's public service broadcasters

Opposition leaders have claimed they are being censored by India's public service broadcasters in the middle of a national election.  

This comes even as the opposition is accusing accusing incumbent Prime Minister Narendra Modi of unfairly using federal machinery for electoral gains- a charge his party has denied. 

Modi is widely expected to win a record third term in this summer's election with results due in the first week of June. 

Priyata Brajabasi has more

IN: 'All political parties in India..'

OUT: SOC

Duration: 46 seconds

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0517-OppositionCensored-PB.mp3

Russia claims Ukraine launched more than 100 drones overnight targeting port and oil facilities

The Kremlin said on Friday Ukraine launched a massive drone attack overnight targeting Russia's port and oil facilities. The Russian Defense Ministry claims 102 aerial and naval drones were intercepted and destroyed. 

Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv  

IN: If the claims...
OUT: SOC
DUR: 45 seconds

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/20240517_UkraineDroneAttack.mp3

Israel to defend Rafah offensive at ICJ

Israel is set to defend its military offensive in Rafah at the
International Court of Justice.

Friday's hearing comes a day after South Africa told the top UN court
that Israel was seeking to reduce Gaza to rubble.

According to the United Nations roughly 600,000 people have been
forced to flee Rafah since May 6th.

William Denselow reports from The Hague where the ICJ is located.

IN: "South Africa has…"
OUT: "...SOC"
DUR: 37 seconds

Generic: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0517Hague-wd-generic.mp3

Man arrested in connection with deadly billboard collapse in Mumbai

The owner of a company who was responsible for installing a giant billboard which collapsed in the Indian city of Mumbai in a storm on Monday, killing 16 people, has been arrested.

The billboard was 50 metres by 70 metres and injured dozens more as it crashed on to a petrol pump.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

IN: "Bhavesh Bhinde whose company…"

OUT: SOC

DUR: 30 secs

GENERIC: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0517IndiaBillboard-rb-generic.mp3

UK food regulator increases scrutiny on Indian spices amid concerns over contaminant

Intro:

Britain is now tightening scrutiny of ALL Indian spice imports after several countries raised alarm over possible contaminants in two major spice brands' products. 

Singapore and Hong Kong have already halted import of some spices from India, while Australia and the US are investigating these products for higher than permissible use of pesticides. 

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi. 

IN: It's one of the...

OUT: SOC

Duration: 49 seconds

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0517-IndiaSpiceUK-ig-gen.mp3

DRONES HIK KHARKIV IN LONG AIR RAID ALERT

At least 5 drones have hit Ukraine's second largest city Kharkiv causing a fire.

An air raid alert in the city has been lifted after more than 16 hours.

Ukrainian President Zelensky says the situation is 'extremely difficult' as Russian forces try to advance around Kharkiv.

Former UK intelligence chief Sir David Omand says Russian operations in the region are stretching Ukraine's resources.

IN: 'Part of...
Out: ...on edge.'
DUR: 11 secs

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0517kharkiv-omand1.mp3

China deploys ships to block a civilian led Philippine protest flotilla

INTRO: A large flotilla formed as part of Philippine civilian-led supply mission had to turn back from reaching a shoal in the South China Sea, while a smaller group delivered food and fuel to Filipino fishermen, despite being shadowed by Chinese vessels.

The Scarborough Shoal is a prime fishing patch and China claims sovereignty over the shoal and almost all the South China Sea, including parts claimed by the Philippines.

Laura Westbrook has more from Hong Kong.

IN: Organiser said that they...
Out: SOC
DUR: 43 secs

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0517-phil-lw.mp3

China jails Hokkaido University professor for espionage

The family of a Chinese national being held on espionage charges says a received a jail sentenced from a court in Jilin province.

Yuan Keqin was detained in 2019 when he returned to China while holding a post at Japan’s University of Education in Hokkaido. 

Chris Gilbert reports

IN:        Yuan's family

OUT:    two countries.

DUR:    0.38 

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/240517-yuan-jail-cg.mp3

TX Republican Gov. Greg Abbott pardons man convicted of killing Black Lives Matter protester

Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott has granted a full pardon to a man convicted of killing a Black Lives Matter protester in 2020. Daniel Perry was sentenced to 25 years behind bars - and became a cult hero among some Republicans who said he was acting in self-defense. Toni Waterman has more.

IN: Daniel Perry…
DUR: 41s
OUT: SOC
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/05116AbbottPardonsBLMconvictedkiller-tw.mp3

New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez blames his wife for his legal woes

New Jersey Senator Robert Menendez' legal team says his wife was
largely to blame for the bribes.
Menendez is on trial in New York and is accused of conspiring and
taking lucrative bribes, including gold bars, cash and about 60
thousand dollars to purchase a convertible for his wife.
Both the Senator and his wife have been charged but in a new
development on Thursday, Menendez announced that his wife has breast
cancer.
Jody Jacobs has more...

IN: In the trial
OUT: SOC
DUR: 50"

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0516-Menendez-jj.mp3