Monday, June 24, 2024

UNRWA warns the aid agency to near collapse in Gaza

The head of the UN's aid agency in Gaza warns that UNRWA "will
crumble" unless more funding is found quickly.
Speaking on Monday, Philippe Lazzarini pleaded for political and
financial support from United Nations Member States.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York...

IN: UNRWA Commissioner
OUT: SOC
DUR: 42"

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0624-gaza-jj.mp3

Prosecutors in Trump Classified Documents Case Seek New Gag Order

US government prosecutors are set to petition the Florida judge overseeing Donald Trump's classified documents case, asking her to impose a gag order on the former President.

They will argue it's to protect FBI agents who raided his Mar-a-Lago resort, after Trump claimed they were ready to, quote, "take him out".

Mitch McCann reports:

IN: PROSECUTORS RAIDED
OUT: SOC
DUR: 00:46
CLIP:  http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0624-mm-trumpgag.mp3

Senior UK Royal Princess Anne In Hospital

A senior member of the UK royal family is being treated in hospital after suffering a concussion and minor injuries.


It's being reported that Princess Anne, the King's sister, was kicked by a horse.


John Bevir (beaver) reports.



In:  Princess Anne is…

Out: …SOC

Dur: 0.30


http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0624-PrincessAnne.mp3


Pakistan launches new operation to root out terrorism from the country

Intro:

Pakistan says it has launched a nationwide counter-terrorism operation.

Islamabad has seen a resurgence in terror attacks since 2023, particularly in the country's western provinces bordering Afghanistan.

Hira Mustafa has more.

In: Pakistan's government.......

Out: SOC
 
Dur: 57 sec

EU issues Apple compliance warning

The European Commission has warned Apple that it may be in breach of
its Digital Markets Act.

In preliminary findings EU regulators have accused the tech giant of
failing to sufficiently steer users away from its App Store.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

IN: "Ahead of the…"
OUT: "...SOC"
DUR: 39 seconds

Generic: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0624Apple-wd-generic.mp3

7 Killed, About 100 Kidnapped By Gunmen in Nigeria

Gunmen have killed at least seven people in Nigeria's northwest state of Katsina.

The incident occurred when the gunmen attacked a rural community in the state.

Tesem Akende reports

Take Radio

INTRO: Residents say the

OUTRO: SOC

DUR: 01:01

www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0624katsina-ta-generic.mp3

EU has plan to use Russian frozen assets: Foreign Policy Chief

The European Union's foreign policy chief says a plan has been devised
to ensure Ukraine receives funds through Russian frozen assets.

EU foreign ministers are convening for talks Monday on how to navigate
Hungary's opposition to support for Kyiv.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

IN: "Ahead of the…"
OUT: "...SOC"
DUR: 39 seconds

Generic: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0624Borrell-wd-generic.mp3

2 of 8,164 RADIO: CODECO MILITIA ATTACK

INTRO:

Congolese security forces have launched a crackdown for militiamen who killed civilians in the northeast of the Democratic Republic of Congo last week. Authorities say more than 30 people were killed by fighters of the Cooperative for the Development of Congo militia in the gold-rich province of Ituri. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

TAKE RADIO

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

IN: MILITIAMEN RECENTLY ATTACKED...

DUR: 49 secs



EU loophole to bypass Hungarian Veto

The EU has found a legal way around Hungary's veto on using frozen Russian assets to purchase weapons for Ukraine. 

According to the Financial Times, Hungary's abstention from an earlier EU agreement this year has created a loophole, allowing Brussels to allocate these funds for military purposes.


Pablo Gutierrez, reports.


IN: "Josep Borrell, the EU's chief diplomat, told the Financial Times."


OUT: "SOC" 

DUR: 00:57

CLIP: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0624-EUloopholeRussianmoney-PG.mp3



French capital opens new airport connection as Olympics approaches

Paris will have its first direct subway connection to one of its airports as a new metro line opens on June 24.


The airport extension enters service just ahead of the Olympic Games, when millions of visitors are set to arrive in the French capital.


Ross Cullen reports.


+++


IN: "Unlike London..."
OUT: SOC
DUR: 0:29

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/2406metro-rc-generic.mp3


Zelensky calls for further easing of restrictions on using western-supplied weapons inside Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on allies to further ease restrictions on using western-supplied weapons to strike targets deeper inside Russia after weekend attacks on Kharkiv killed at least four people and injured dozens more. 

Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv  

IN: The weekend attacks...
OUT: SOC
DUR: 46 seconds 

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/20240624_Zelensky_Weapons_Russia.mp3

Japan sanctions Indian tech company for "helping" Russia

Intro:


Japan has sanctioned an India technology firm, along with  9 other companies globally for allegedly helping Russia evade sanctions. 


The sanctions are part of the country's economic measures against Moscow for invading Ukraine. 


Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi. 


IN: The company Si2

OUT: SOC
Duration: 37 seconds

UK ELECTION BETTING INVESTIGATION WIDENS

An investigation into bets placed on the timing of the UK election is widening, according to reports.

The Gambling Commission is understood to be looking into more people with links to the government and the Conservative Party.

The regulator was already known to be investigating four individuals, including two Conservative candidates, over claims of a flurry of bets just before Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced an election for July 4th.

Chief Political Correspondent at the Times Aubrey Allegretti says the Gambling Commission is following a process.

In: 'I suspect...
Out: ...charges.'
Dur: 17 secs

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0624bets-allegretti1.mp3

India's Parliament to meet for the first time after elections

Newly elected members to India's Parliament will be sworn-in this week as the House meets for the first time after Prime Minister Narendra Modi won a rare third term this month.

However, for the first time in a decade, Mr Modi's party no longer enjoys a majority in the House and as Neha Poonia reports, a resurgent opposition says it will demand answers from the government on an ongoing exam scandal.

Neha Poonia has more.

In: 'On Monday and Tuesday...'
Out: SOC
Dur: 51 secs


http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0624IndiaParl-np.mp3

China wants the EU to scrap tariffs on Electric Vehicles by July 4

INTRO: Beijing wants the European Union to scrap its preliminary tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles by next week.

Both sides have agreed to hold new trade talks to resolve an escalating dispute over tariffs, as Laura Westbrook reports.

North Korea could ratify Russia treaty this week

North Korean leaders are set to hold a key party meeting this week following the signing of a security treaty with Russia. 


The two countries on Wednesday agreed to mutually assist each other if they are attacked,. 


Chris Gilbert has more. 


IN: The ruling Workers’ Party 

OUT: by Kim Jong-Un 

DUR: 0.44


http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/240624-nk-meeting-cg.mp3

Friday, June 21, 2024

UN Secretary General calls for de-escalation between Israel and Hezbollah

A full-scale war between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah must be
averted, says United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres.
Speaking in New York on Friday, Guterres called for an immediate
de-escalation of tensions.
Jody Jacobs has more from the United Nations.

IN: Antonio Guterres...
OUT: SOC
DUR: 43"

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0621-lebanon-jj.mp3

US Supreme Court rules domestic abusers can't possess a gun

People under domestic violence restraining orders in the United States will be prevented from owning a gun following a Supreme Court ruling that upholds the protective law.


The statute had been challenged as being unconstitutional for violating the Second Amendment — the right to bear arms. 


But on Friday, judges in the highest court in America voted to leave the safeguard in place, a decision that comes as a relief to gun control advocates nationwide. 


Benji Hyer reports. 


IN: Chief Justice

OUT: Benji Hyer, Washington

DUR: 46 secs 

   

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0521sc-bh-generic.mp3       

Heat Intensifies Across US Northeast - Warnings in Place

New York City and Washington D.C. are experiencing extreme heat, with temperatures set to reach the highest levels of the summer so far.

It has prompted officials to swing into action as the hot weather becomes a serious safety concern.

Mitch McCann reports:

IN: A HEAT WAVE
OUT: THROUGH THE WEEKEND
DUR: 00:51
CLIP:  http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0621-MM-USAHEAT.mp3

Putin considers reviewing Russian nuclear weapons doctrine

Putin claimed Russia will further develop its nuclear arsenal to preserve global balance of power. And pledged to supply the Russian army fighting in Ukraine with the latest weaponry and drones. However, Moscow also signals it's open to security talks with NATO states. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.


IN: Speaking in the Kremlin… …

OUT: SOC

DUR: 00:39sec

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0621Putin-nuclear-doctrine-db.mp3