Monday, August 5, 2019

Stocks slump as Trump accuses China of Currency Manipulation

Global stocks took another dive on Monday as the trade row between the US and China intensified.

President Trump accused China of currency manipulation after the Yuan fell to an 11 year low.

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington

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Trump condemns weekend violence in address to nation

President Trump says the perpetrators of the weekend shooting attacks that left 29 people dead in Texas and Ohio committed "crimes against humanity".


He's condemned bigotry, racism and white supremacy in the aftermath of the shootings….but has not said whether he feels any degree of personal responsibility for inciting at least one of the attacks.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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'RISK OF NEW ARMS RACE' INCREASED AFTER INF COLLAPSES

Russia's deputy foreign minister says the risk of a new arms race has increased significantly following the collapse of the INF treaty.


Sergei Ryabkov says the United States' goal was always to pull out of the 1987 treaty between the two countries that came to an end last Friday.


Ross Cullen has more from Moscow.


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BRITAIN'S NEW PM IN SPENDING DRIVE AHEAD OF BREXIT

Boris Johnson has pledged an extra £1.8bn for the National Health Service (NHS) saying the funding is due to Britain's "strong economic performance."


The new Prime Minister has announced several domestic spending pledges since taking office two weeks ago, prompting more questions over whether he may call an early general election before Brexit. 


Our London correspondent Holly Hudson reports. 


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Nigeria security agents arrest Human Rights Activist calling for revolution



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Nigerian security agents have arrested a human rights activist, news organization founder and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore who was calling for revolution.







AUSTRALIA: Pompeo calls for Australian involvement in Strait of Hormuz

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has given Australia a number of options for its potential involvement in helping make the Strait of Hormuz safe for international commercial ships passing Iran.
Arthur Stevens has more

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India to revoke special status for Jammu and Kashmir

India's government says it will revoke a special constitutional provision that gave Jammu and Kashmir significant constitutional autonomy.

This move is aimed at fully integrating its only Muslim-majority region with the rest of the country. Pakistan has condemned the move, accusing India of violating international norms. India and Pakistan govern Kashmir in parts but both claim the state in full.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia has more.

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AUSTRALIA: Calls for Chinese-owned Darwin port to be re-nationalised

The Australian government has shot down an Opposition Labor MP's calls to scrap a Chinese lease of the port of Northern Territory capital Darwin, so it can be returned to Australia's control.
Arthur Stevens reports

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MAYOR OF MOSCOW DESCRIBES 'ATTEMPTED RIOTS' IN WEEKEND PROTESTS

The Mayor of Moscow says organisers of an unsanctioned rally in Moscow on Saturday tried to drag people into what he called riots.

The authorities say 600 people were arrested during the protests - independent monitors put the figure as more than 800.

Ross Cullen reports.

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AUSTRALIA: Gasoline reserves down to 28 days

In Australia, Car and truck drivers appear split over a plan to access millions of barrels of oil from America's emergency reserves to boost Australia's dwindling supplies.
Arthur Stevens reports

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Government clampdown in Indian administered Jammu and Kashmir

India's government has imposed restrictions in the state of Jammu and Kashmir while also putting local leaders under house arrest.

This comes days after the government deployed 10,000 additional troops to the disputed state citing a 'terror threat' from Pakistan-based groups. This is a claim Islamabad has denied.

Both India and Pakistan stake claim to Kashmir in full but govern only parts of it.

Neha Poonia has more from New Delhi.

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S. Korea, U.S. to launch joint drills despite warnings from N. Korea

South Korea and the United States are launching joint military exercises on the Korean Peninsula. North Korea has long condemned drills south of the border … and it's recently warned the allies against going forward.

 

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul. 

 

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Friday, August 2, 2019

US markets tumble on new US-China trade threats

US markets suffered the worst week of the year, dragged down by new US tariffs on China, and a threat of retaliation from Beijing.


Renewed fears over the US-China trade war saw all the major benchmarks losing ground, tracking declines in global markets.


Liling Tan has the market's wrap from New York.


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New US Sanctions on Russia over Chemical Attack

US President Donald Trump has imposed new sanctions on Russia over a nerve agent attack last year against a former Russian spy in Britain. 

Russia says the sanctions are regrettable.  

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has that story. 


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Global Markets Drop after new Trump Tariffs

Global stock markets have taken a hit following President Trump's decision to impose new tariffs on $300bn worth of Chinese goods.

Attempts to forge a deal in Shanghai once again failed resulting in this latest round of punitive measures from the US.

Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more…

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US economy adds 164,000 jobs in July, unemployment rate steady


The U.S. economy added 164,000 jobs in July, matching predictions from economists but dipping slightly from June's figures.

The unemployment rate, meanwhile, remained at 3.7%.

Our U.S. correspondent Giles Gibson has more

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R Kelly pleads not guilty to sex trafficking charges

Singer R Kelly has pleaded not guilty to sex trafficking charges in New York.

He's already facing other federal charges in Chicago related to making
and distributing child pornography.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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Indian government gets powers to designate individuals as terrorists

India's Parliament has adopted a bill that controversially allows the government to label individuals as terrorists, as opposed to organisations.


The government claims this is needed to root out terrorism- because every time a terror organisation is banned or outlawed, individuals behind those groups continue to operate with impunity. 


Our India correspondent Neha Poonia has more from New Delhi.

Rwanda Re-opens its Border with DR Congo

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Rwanda has re-opened its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo after measures were put in place to reinforce screening and public safety procedures at entry points.

The Rwanda government shut its border following the death of an ebola patient in Eastern DR Congo city of Goma - bordering Rwanda.

Isabel Nakirya reports.

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BORIS JOHNSON SUFFERS BLOW WITH BY-ELECTION DEFEAT

Boris Johnson has suffered his first big defeat as Prime Minister, losing a by-election, just eight days since taking office. 


The Liberal Democrats, who have branded themselves the 'anti-brexit' party, beat the Conservatives in Wales. 

The result means Boris Johnson's majority in parliament has been reduced to just one.

Holly Hudson reports. 


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