India steps up precautionary measures to contain CoronaVirus

With the recent outbreak of the CoronaVirus across several countries in the world, India being China's neighbour has also been taking necessary precautions to contain a possible threat.

The Indian Health Ministry has instructed Airport Health Organizations to step up the screening of passengers coming from mainland China at major international airports, as one of the measures.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports from New Delhi..

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Police in Paris evacuate yet another migrant camp

Police in Paris have dismantled another migrant camp in the north of the city, where between one and two thousand people had been sleeping by the side of a major motorway.

It's the latest in a long line of evacuations in the Paris area over the last four years.

Elena Casas reports from Paris.  

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Zimbabweans Reject Anti-Corruption Lessons from Uganda

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A decision to invite a Ugandan judge to lecture Zimbabwean judges on how to fight corruption has sparked online protests.

Zimbabweans argue they have nothing to learn from Uganda since its more corrupt.

A recent corruption index indicates Uganda was ranked 137 out of 180 countries while Zimbabwe is at number 158.

Isabel Nakirya reports

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Armed Groups Kill 200 People in East DR Congo

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A charity organisation that monitors armed conflict in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo says nearly 200 people were killed in violence last month.

The Kivu Security Tracker says the killings were carried out by armed groups and Congolese security forces in the restive region.

The death toll is reported to be the highest since 2017.

Chris Ocamringa has that report from Kinshasa.

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CORONAVIRUS DEATH TOLL JUMPS OVER 100

The death toll from the coronavirus outbreak is now over 100.

China's confirmed there have now been over 4500 total cases - up from 2835 only a day before.

At least 16 countries globally have reported instances of the virus as China works to contain its spread.

Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.

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Russia cancels tours to China because of coronavirus

Russian tour operators have stopped selling package holidays to China because of the outbreak of coronavirus. And many who had already paid for tours will be refunded. Moscow Correspondent Lucy Taylor reports.

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GOP senators considering witnesses in impeachment trial after Bolton revelations

The President's defense team ended their second day of opening statements amidst revelations from manuscripts of a forthcoming book by former national security advisor John Bolton.

 

The New York Times who first broke the story on Sunday say in John Bolton details a conversation where the President said he wanted to withhold security aid to Ukraine until officials there began an investigation into the Democrats and the Bidens.

 

Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more…

 

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Trump to unveil Israeli Palestinian peace plan on Tuesday

President Trump says he will unveil his administration's plan for peace between Israelis and Palestinians on Tuesday afternoon.

He says the deal has the support of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has been meeting Mr Trump at the white house.

But as Kate Fisher reports from Washington, there's no guarantee that the Palestinians will back it

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Global markets slide on coronavirus fears

Global markets tumbled Monday amid fears over the spread of the
coronavirus that has now claimed the lives of at least 80 people.

It originated in the Chinese city of Wuhan but cases have since been
reported in a handful of other countries.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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FBI receives "zero co-operation" from Prince Andrew in Epstein investigation

US prosecutors in New York have revealed that the FBI wants to interview Prince Andrew over the nature of his friendship with sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.

And they say that so far the Duke has provided "zero co-operation" in their investigation.

Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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Ex-National Security Adviser says Trump wanted Biden-probe in exchange for Ukraine aid

The Senate Impeachment Trial of Donald Trump continues/continued Monday.

Day two of his legal team's defense comes just as an unpublished draft from a book by John Bolton was made public.

Trump's former National Security Adviser claims the President demanded military aid to Ukraine be frozen until Ukrainian officials announced a probe into Trump's political rivals

In Washington here's Kevin McAleese

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Weinstein accuser testifies in court

A woman who claims to have been sexually assaulted by Harvey Weinstein
is testifying in court on Monday.

Over 80 women accuse the media mogul of sexual misconduct but his rape
trial centers around allegations made by two women.

Weinstein has pleaded not guilty to five felony charges and could face
up to life in prison.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Kobe Bryant crash investigators review flight records

Flight records and the wreckage of the helicopter that crashed killing
NBA star Kobe Bryant and his daughter, are being examined by
investigators.

The seven other people that died in the incident have also been named.

Our US Correspondent Sarah Walton reports

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Ghana tightens border as Cote D'Ivoire records suspected Coronavirus

Ghana's Health Service says it is increasing scrutiny for visitors entering the country from China and its neighbouring countries following the coronavirus outbreak. Neighbouring West African country, Ivory Coast has reported a suspected case of the coronavirus. 

From Accra, Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports. 

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Irish PM says EU has upper hand in Brexit talks

The Irish Prime Minister has revealed that he believes the European Union will have the upper hand in the upcoming trade talks with the UK.

Leo Varadkar compared the two sides to sporting rivals, suggesting the EU has the "stronger team" due to its larger population and market.

He made the remarks before a meeting with the EU's chief negotiator, Michel Barnier, in Ireland's capital Dublin.

Benji Hyer has this report. 

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Rwanda Child Rights Abuse Report

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A Human Rights Watch report released on Monday accuses Rwandan authorities of abusive arrests and detention of some of the country's most vulnerable children under the pretense of rehabilitating them.

The Human Rights investigators are also calling for the immediate closure of Gikondo Transit Center, where children are arbitrarily detained and abused.

The call was made to the Geneva-based United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child, which starts its review of Rwanda this week.

Michael Baleke reports from Kampala…

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AUSTRALIA: 5 confirmed with novel coronavirus - 4 in Sydney - 1 in Melbourne

In Australia, authorities have confirmed the fifth Australian case of the deadly coronavirus.
The latest patient is a 21-year-old woman student from The University of New South Wales who has been isolated at Westmead Hospital in Sydney.
Arthur Stevens reports

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Three killed, 13 injured as suicide bombers attack Borno mosque

At least three persons have been reportely killed and 13 others injured after two suicide bomber attacked worshippers during early morning prayers in Gwoza town on Sunday.

Correspondent Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja

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World leaders, survivors mark 75th anniversary of Auschwitz liberation

World leaders are joining holocaust survivors at the site of the Auschwitz concentration camp to mark the seventy fifth anniversary of the camp's liberation.

The anniversary comes amidst concern about rising anti-semitism around the world.

Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.

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KOBE BRYANT REMEMBERED AT GRAMMYS

Kobe Bryant has been remembered at the Grammy Awards in LA, after he died in a helicopter crash in California.

The 41 year-old was killed along with his daughter Gianna and seven others.

Basketball games across the US have held silences for one of the game's greats.

Alica Keys paid tribute at the Grammys - which were held at the Staples Center where Bryant played for the LA Lakers.

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