Tens of thousands of customers in the US territory of Puerto Rico suffered power outages due to heavy wind and rain caused by Hurricane Erin, which has edged toward the Bahamas.
Mitch McCann reports:
Mitch McCann reports:
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Monday, August 18, 2025
Uganda Airlines to Ground Bombardier Fleet
Intro.
Uganda Airlines says it will ground its fleet of four Bombardier CRJ-900 jets.
The regional aircraft has been central to the carrier's operations since its relaunch in 2019, flying routes to Nairobi, Dar-es-salaam, Juba, and Mogadishu.
Isabel Nakirya reports.
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Southern African leaders meet in Madagascar for SADC summit
The Southern African Development Community's (SADC) 45th ordinary summit is underway in Antananarivo, with Madagascar taking the bloc's rotating presidency for the first time.
Leaders from 16 countries have been deliberating on how to make the region more self-reliant and less vulnerable to global economic shocks after years of instability and falling foreign aid.
Isaac Lukando reports
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Tanzania, Burundi launch 2.15 billion USD cross-border railway project
Tanzania and Burundi have officially launched the construction of a modern standard gauge railway (SGR) linking Uvinza in western Tanzania to Musongati in eastern Burundi.
Isaac Lukando reports.
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Israeli military approves plans for the seizure of Gaza City
The Israeli military has approved plans for the seizure of Gaza City as preparations for the offensive continue despite mounting public pressure not to launch the attack.
Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv.
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Zelenskyy and European leaders head to Washington for Trump talks
President Zelenskyy of Ukraine heads to Washington Monday for talks with US President Donald Trump.
The high-stakes summit follows the US President's meeting with Russian leader Vladmir Putin in Alaska on Friday.
Trent Murray has more.
The high-stakes summit follows the US President's meeting with Russian leader Vladmir Putin in Alaska on Friday.
Trent Murray has more.
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Trump tells Zelenskyy to give up Crimea, never join NATO
Donald Trump has told the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that
he must agree to give up Crimea and never join NATO.
The US president posted his wishlist on social media just hours before
a series of White House meetings that could decide the fate of Ukraine
and the end of the conflict.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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he must agree to give up Crimea and never join NATO.
The US president posted his wishlist on social media just hours before
a series of White House meetings that could decide the fate of Ukraine
and the end of the conflict.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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U.S. Cancels August Trade Talks with India- Reuters Report
Intro:
Trade frictions between Washington and New Delhi have resurfaced after the U.S. abruptly called off a scheduled round of negotiations later this month. The talks were meant to ease friction over tariffs and market access.
Trade frictions between Washington and New Delhi have resurfaced after the U.S. abruptly called off a scheduled round of negotiations later this month. The talks were meant to ease friction over tariffs and market access.
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Top India-China diplomats to meet amid thaw in ties
Intro:
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi is set to meet his Indian counterpart S Jaishankar on Monday amid softening ties between Asia's two largest economies.
Wang Yi will also hold border talks with India's National Security Advisor on Tuesday.
Some progress in resolving the dispute is being expected, as Ishan Garg tells us from New Delhi.
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Zelenskyy & European leaders to discuss "security guarentees" with Trump
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, flanked by six European
leaders, will meet Donald Trump at the White House on Monday to
discuss "security guarantees".
Russian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly allowing Kyiv to get
future support from NATO members as part of a final peace agreement.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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leaders, will meet Donald Trump at the White House on Monday to
discuss "security guarantees".
Russian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly allowing Kyiv to get
future support from NATO members as part of a final peace agreement.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Saturday, August 16, 2025
No Ukraine ceasefire "deal" at Trump-Putin summit
As expected, the summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian
president Vladimir Putin ended without a ceasefire agreement for the
conflict in Ukraine.
Trump said they made "some great progress" but "didn't get there" when
it came to a final agreement.
The planned one-on-one meeting between the two presidents was enlarged
to include two extra officials on both sides.
As Toni Waterman in Anchorage, Alaska - where the summit took place - explains.
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president Vladimir Putin ended without a ceasefire agreement for the
conflict in Ukraine.
Trump said they made "some great progress" but "didn't get there" when
it came to a final agreement.
The planned one-on-one meeting between the two presidents was enlarged
to include two extra officials on both sides.
As Toni Waterman in Anchorage, Alaska - where the summit took place - explains.
IN: "It seems..."
OUT: …point."
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Friday, August 15, 2025
Trump not negotiating on behalf of Ukraine
US President Donald Trump says he will not negotiate on behalf of
Ukraine during his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, over
concerns he could offer up Ukrainian territory to Moscow to achieve
peace.
Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy says "we are counting on America".
Toni Waterman reports from Anchorage, Alaska, where the summit is being held.
IN: "President Trump...."
OUT: …talks."
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[ALT] Toni Waterman reports from Anchorage, Alaska, where the summit
is being held.
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Ukraine during his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, over
concerns he could offer up Ukrainian territory to Moscow to achieve
peace.
Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy says "we are counting on America".
Toni Waterman reports from Anchorage, Alaska, where the summit is being held.
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OUT: …talks."
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[ALT] Toni Waterman reports from Anchorage, Alaska, where the summit
is being held.
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DC sues Trump administration over police takeover
The Attorney General of Washington DC is suing the Trump
administration over its takeover of the city's police force.
It comes after the Attorney General Pam Bondi named the head of the
Drug Enforcement Administration as the city's emergency police
commissioner.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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administration over its takeover of the city's police force.
It comes after the Attorney General Pam Bondi named the head of the
Drug Enforcement Administration as the city's emergency police
commissioner.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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RADIO: DRC PEACE EFFORTS
INTRO
Leaders of trade-blocs in east and southern Africa have announced the merger of their peace initiatives aimed at restoring peace in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The announcement was made at a virtual summit attended by the leaders of the East African Community and the Southern African Development Community. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.
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Rescue efforts ongoing in India's Jammu and Kashmir after flashfloods leave hundreds missing
Over 40 people have died, and hundreds missing in Indian administered Kashmir, after sudden heavy rains triggered flash floods in the region.
India's army and air force teams have been deployed along with federal disaster response forces to help with the search and rescue operations in the mountainous terrain.
Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...
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India's army and air force teams have been deployed along with federal disaster response forces to help with the search and rescue operations in the mountainous terrain.
Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...
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VJ DAY 80th ANNIVERSARY
Britain's King Charles says the sacrifices of the Second World War should 'never be forgotten' - as he marks the 80th anniversary of VJ Day.
On this day in 1945 Japan surrendered to the allied forces - signalling the end of the war.
His grandfather King George VI gave a Victory over Japan Day speech eight decades ago.
And Charles has now delivered a new message on the anniversary.
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On this day in 1945 Japan surrendered to the allied forces - signalling the end of the war.
His grandfather King George VI gave a Victory over Japan Day speech eight decades ago.
And Charles has now delivered a new message on the anniversary.
IN: "For the….
OUT: …suffering."
DUR: 31 seconds
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0815vj-king1.mp3
TRUMP TO MEET PUTIN IN ALASKA
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin meet on Friday for a summit aimed at determining whether there is any prospect of peace in Ukraine.
The US leader says he is "convinced" that Russian President Putin is interested in finding a solution to the conflict.
It's their first one-on-one meeting in six years.
And President Trump claims he has influence over his Russian counterpart.
IN: "If I….
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The US leader says he is "convinced" that Russian President Putin is interested in finding a solution to the conflict.
It's their first one-on-one meeting in six years.
And President Trump claims he has influence over his Russian counterpart.
IN: "If I….
OUT: …with me."
DUR: 10 seconds
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Modi Says Self-Reliance Is More Than Trade; Highlights Defence, Energy, Space & Vision for 2047
Intro:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi says India needs to become self reliant beyond trade and foreign reserves.
In his address on India's 79th Independence Day - Modi seemingly targeted US tariffs and geopolitical tensions with neighbours and global powers. Kshitij Nagar has more from New Delhi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi says India needs to become self reliant beyond trade and foreign reserves.
In his address on India's 79th Independence Day - Modi seemingly targeted US tariffs and geopolitical tensions with neighbours and global powers. Kshitij Nagar has more from New Delhi.
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Stage set for Alaska summit between Trump and Putin
President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet later today in Alaska, for a summit aimed at determining whether there is any prospect of a ceasefire and peace negotiation over Ukraine.
The US leader says he is "convinced" that President Putin is interested in finding a solution to the conflict.
But he again said he does not think Friday's talks will secure Russian support for an immediate truce.
Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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Thursday, August 14, 2025
Trump administration eyes stake in chipmaker Intel
The Trump administration is reportedly looking to buy a stake in
chip-making company Intel.
According to Bloomberg, this possible deal comes after Intel CEO Tan
Lip-Bu visited President Donald Trump at the White House earlier this
week.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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chip-making company Intel.
According to Bloomberg, this possible deal comes after Intel CEO Tan
Lip-Bu visited President Donald Trump at the White House earlier this
week.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
IN: "This deal..."
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Duration: 47 seconds
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