Monday, June 17, 2024

Netanyahu dissolves Israel's war cabinet

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dissolved the limited war cabinet, set up in the wake of the October 7 attack by Hamas on southern Israel, amid growing political turmoil as the fighting in Gaza drags on.

Sarah Coates has more from Tel Aviv.

IN: "This was widely...
OUT: SOC
DUR: 00:"48





EU leaders meet to discuss top jobs

European leaders are set to meet in Brussels later to discuss who will
get the EU's top jobs.

It's the first such gathering since the European elections and
incumbent Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is widely tipped
to win support for a second term.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

IN: "Von der Leyen's…"
OUT: "...SOC"
DUR: 42 seconds

Generic: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0617Elex-wd-generic.mp3

Four killed after vehicle in Malawi VP Saulos Chilima’s funeral convoy rams into mourners

Four people were killed and nearly twelve people were injured when a vehicle rammed into mourners at Malawi's Vice President Saulos Chilima's funeral procession.


Isaac Lukando reports.


IN:  The vehicle...
OUT: SOC
DUR: 32 Secs

South Africa: Zuma's MK party to join opposition alliance

Former South African President Jacob Zuma says that his umKhonto weSizwe (MK) party is joining an opposition alliance to coordinate efforts against the coalition government.


Isaac Lukando reports.


IN:  The MK...
OUT: SOC
DUR: 50 Secs

NUCLEAR ARMED COUNTRIES SPEND $10 BILLION MORE ON WARHEADS

A new report has revealed a big increase in spending on nuclear weapons - with the US leading the push to boost its arsenal. 

Trent Murray has the details. 

IN: The report
OUT: SOC
TIME: 46 seconds

RADIO: DRC BOMB BLAST

INTRO:

Two Congolese soldiers and a Romanian mercenary have been killed in a rocket attack in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. A Congolese security official says the rocket landed at their military base in North Kivu province over the weekend. The province has been the scene of violent clashes between the Congolese army and rebels of the M23 group. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa....

TAKE RADIO

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

IN: THE HAPPENED AT A VILLAGE...

DUR: 55 secs

Indian man accused of plotting to kill Sikh leader in US extradited

Intro:


An Indian man accused of plotting to kill a Sikh separatist leader on US soil has been extradited to New York, according to reports. 


Nikhil Gupta was allegedly working with the Indian government to have a prominent Sikh leader assassinated - an accusation he and India deny. 


Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi. 


IN: Reports say

OUT: SOC
Duration: 44 seconds

Trains collide in Darjeeling in India, rescue operations underway

A goods train has collided with a passenger train in Darjeeling in India.

Local media reports say that at least 15 people have been killed in the crash and several injured. Railways authorities say that the driver of the freight train ignored a signal.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

IN: "Authorities have confirmed…"

OUT: SOC

DUR: 43 secs

GENERIC: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0617IndiaTrain-rb-generic.mp3



China says one of its ships bumped by Philippine vessel in South China Sea

INTRO: Beijing's coast guard said a Philippine supply ship "dangerously approached" a Chinese ship resulting in a slight collision in the South China Sea, but no injuries or damage were reported.

This is the latest encounter between the two sides,  which have become more tense and frequent. Laura Westbrook has more.

Seoul urges doctors to cancel walkout

South Korea’s Prime Minister is urging doctors to cancel a planned walkout this week. 


The strike is expected to escalate a long running standoff between the government and medical community over wages, conditions, and staffing. 


Chris Gilbert reports. 


IN: Han Duck-soo

OUT: return to work. 

DUR: 0.45


http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/240617-sk-appeal-cg.mp3

Sunday, June 16, 2024

Biden issues Trump warning at A-lister attended LA Fundraiser

US President Joe Biden has once again sounded the alarm about the dangers of a second Trump Presidency at a Los Angeles fundraiser over the weekend.

It was hosted by his predecessor Barack Obama and raised over $30 million dollars.

Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more on the event which was also backed by some big names from Hollywood.

IN: "Julia Roberts, George Clooney, Barbara Streisand..."
OUT: SOC
DUR: 35s
CLIP: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0616BidenFundraiser-jd.mp3

Friday, June 14, 2024

US FAA investigating fake titanium used in new plane models


Both Airbus and Boeing may have made planes with counterfeit titanium in them, according to new information from a supplier which says it had found corrosion in some parts.

The US Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the long and short-term safety implications.
Caroline Malone reports.


IN: Another week - another revelation

OUT: Caroline Malone Washington

DUR: 0:40


http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0614-Titanium-cm-generic.mp3




US Supreme Court overturns bump stocks ban

The US Supreme Court has struck down a Trump-era law banning bump stocks.

The device essentially allows guns to be converted into rapid-fire weapons.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

IN: "The regulation..."
OUT: SOC
DUR: 46 seconds

CLIP: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0614bump-nh.mp3

US Supreme Court Justice, Clarence Thomas, Under Renewed Pressure Over 'Undisclosed' Trips

US Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is coming under renewed criticism over his financial disclosures.

Democrats claim that Thomas failed to disclose more 'free trips' on the private plane of a billionaire Republican donor that was previously known.

Mitch McCann reports:

IN: DEMOCRAT SENATOR
OUT: SOC
DUR: 00:51

Aid deliveries from the US pier in Gaza remain suspended

Humanitarian aid deliveries via the US-built pier in Gaza remains
paused as the United Nations continues what it calls a "security
assessment" of the area.
Meanwhile, aid has been piling up in the staging area on the beach close by.
The US military says it's considering temporarily dismantling the pier
amid concerns that heavy seas could once again break it.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York...

IN: The WFP...
OUT: SOC
DUR: 47"

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0614-pier-jj.mp3

Putin sets his conditions to end Ukraine war

Russia's leader Vladimir Putin has spelled out his conditions to end the Ukraine war. He demands Kiev to pull out its troops from the four regions Russia had claimed its own after launching military aggression against Ukraine in 2022. He also wants the West to lift all sanctions implemented against Moscow. The statement comes on the eve of a major peace conference on Ukraine gathering in Switzerland this weekend. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

In: President Putin said that in order to reach peace...
Out: SOC
Dur: 44 sec

France's left-wing agrees multi-party coalition to fight general election

France's left-wing parties have launched a coalition to fight the country's snap general election.

The far-left, the Communists, Greens, and centre-left Socialists will run one candidate in each constituency.

Ross Cullen reports.


IN: "The mainstream Socialists..."
OUT: SOC
DUR: 0:33

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1406election-rc-generic.mp3


G7 leaders shift focus from Ukraine to China on second day of summit


The G7 leaders - including U.S. President Joe Biden and U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak - are holding talks on China on day two of their summit in southern Italy.

They're also being joined by guests from outside the group, including Pope Francis.

Giles Gibson is following the summit from Bari, Italy.

IN: "The members of…"
OUT: "...in the west."
DUR:  00:26





Nigeria Records 30 Cholera Deaths

30 people have died due to an outbreak of cholera in Nigeria this year.


They are among 65 confirmed cases reported between January and June.


Tesem Akende reports from Jos.


Take Radio


INTRO: Nigeria's Centre for

OUTRO: SOC

DUR: 59 seconds


www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0614cholera-ta-generic.mp3

Pakistan turns down the invitation to participate in Ukraine Peace Summit

Intro:

Pakistan has turned down the invitation to participate in the Ukraine Peace Summit organized by Switzerland. 

However, it urges a cessation of hostilities in Ukraine and maintains a neutral stance in the ongoing conflict between Moscow and Kyiv.

Hira Mustafa has more.

In: Pakistan's foreign office.........

Out: SOC

Dur: 41 Sec