Nov 13 2022
Draft Article #3, Broadcast Script
Hi there, this is Marnix van Exel and you are listening to the Global News Podcast. Today we will be talking about the terrorist explosion in Istanbul, another injury case just a week before the World Cup in Qatar, and the midterm election results.
At least 6 people have been killed with 81 wounded in an explosion in Istanbul Sunday.
The explosion happened on a shopping street in the Taksim Square area. The city’s governor Ali Yerlikaya said that a suspect has been arrested.
Turkish President Recep Erdogan earlier said “the smell of terror” was in the air.
A female reportedly sat on a bench for more than 40 minutes and left just minutes before the explosion took place.
Whereas no organization has claimed this attack yet, it is suspected that the terrorist organization called the Kurdistan Workers’ Party is responsible. They are calling for an independent Kurdish state within Turkey.
(Plan on getting a reaction from a European here)
Source:
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-63615076
Furthermore, just a week before the start of the World Cup, Dutch Right-Back Denzel Dumfries had to leave his last club game early.
Inside the closing 20 minutes of his game with Inter Milan, the player had to come off the field with what appeared to be a knee injury.
Where Dumfries would be an important member of the Netherlands’ squad, it is now the question whether he will be fit in their opening game against Senegal in seven days’ time.
Dutch coach Louis van Gaal also came with more news regarding the squad. He revealed that Barcelona striker Memphis Depay would not be starting in the nation’s world cup opener due to his ongoing injury.
(Going to ask Dutch soccer player and fan that goes to Morningside on the impact that this could have on the team)
Source:
And lastly, the democrats have held the majority in the US Senate after midterms election results have been counted.
Republicans are furious. Critics blame former President Donald Trump as well as Republican Senate leader Mitch McConnel for the poor showing.
For now the race for the US House Of Representatives remains uncalled, but the Republicans are favored to win.
Normally, the party controlling the White House loses seats in a midterm election. The Democrats’ proved history different. Their performance this year is considered the best for a sitting party in at least 20 years.
Senior White House adviser Anita Dunn told CBS News that the midterm results were “hugely consequential” for the party’s agenda. She also said that President Biden believes he is the best person to continue the progress that his party had made.
If Mr. Biden does decide to run again, he will likely rematch Trump who is believed to announce his running for President this Tuesday.
(Will interview a Republican Student and ask what they believe caused this poor showing)
Source:
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-63618188
Thank you for listening to the top stories of the week. Tune in next Sunday again to hear more international stories.
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