Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Chartered Jet Carrying Americans from China Lands in U.S.


A chartered plane carrying more than 200 U.S. citizens from China landed in California Wednesday,  after all of its passengers underwent rigorous health screening in Alaska overnight. All of them, cleared of the deadly coronavirus, which has now affected nearly 6,000 people.  It comes as more foreign governments look to airlift their citizens out of Wuhan, the epicenter of the illness.  
Jillian Wolf has more from New York.

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British Airways suspends flights to and from China

British Airways has suspended flights to and from mainland China in response to the outbreak of coronavirus.


The UK government has already advised against all travel there, unless essential.


Stuart Smith reports from London.


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EU Parliament to stage historic Brexit vote with the treaty expected to clear its final hurdle

The European Parliament is set to approve the terms of Britain's from the European Union on Wednesday, in a historic vote. 

Its 751 members are widely expected to back the Withdrawal Agreement, as part of the final stage of the ratification process. 

Lucy Hough (HOFF) has more from Brussels: 

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UGANDA HELICOPTER CRASH


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Two Ugandan army officers have died in a helicopter crash at Butambala District, Central Uganda.

The army spokesperson Brig. Richard Karemire says the helicopter was on a training mission.

Hillary Ayesiga reporting


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French plane heads to Wuhan to evacuate EU citizens

France is sending a plane on Wednesday to evacuate several hundred of its citizens from Wuhan, along with dozens from other EU countries.

The health ministry has said returnees will be kept in a holding facility in Paris for several days - the estimated incubation period for coronavirus.

Elena Casas reports from Paris.


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US Calls on South Sudan to Form Goverment

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The United States is urging parties to South Sudan's 2018 peace deal to form a unity government in the country next month.
The U.S Assistant Secretary for Africa, Ambassador Tibor Nagy says the contentious issues in South Sudan's peace process should be resolved by the new would-be government.
Patrick Oyet reports from Juba…


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AUSTRALIA: Wuhan coronavirus grown in Melbourne Lab - pundits say game changer

Scientists in Australia have managed a world first, successfully growing
the Wuhan coronavirus from a patient sample, which they believe could
help provide experts with crucial information to beat the virus.
Arthur Stevens reports from Melbourne


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Coronavirus Evacuations Begin in China

Evacuations have begun as nations world-wide scramble to extract their citizens from Wuhan, the Chinese city at the epicentre of the deadly coronavirus outbreak. The death toll from the disease has risen sharply to 132, with about 1500 new cases in China. Grace Lee brings us the latest.

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BA SUSPENDS FLIGHTS TO AND FROM CHINA

British Airways has suspended all direct flights to and from mainland China due to the coronavirus outbreak.

BA says the safety of customers and crew is its priority.

The UK government continues to work on plans to evacuate citizens from the Wuhan area and surrounding Hubei province.

But Briton Maeve Clark who's in Wuhan, says it's been too slow.

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But Briton Maeve Clark who's in Wuhan, says it's been too slow.

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Germany confirms three new coronavirus infections

Germany's health ministry said three more people in the country have the coronavirus, bringing the total to four.


The news comes as the country prepares for the evacuation of around ninety German nationals from China.


Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.


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Russian regions close borders to China

Three Russian regions in the Far East have closed their borders with China because of fears over the coronavirus. No cases have been found in Russia so far, but the government says it is taking emergency measures, including in the capital Moscow. Lucy Taylor reports. 


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Six new cases in Thailand

As the number of confirmed cases of the rapidly spreading coronavirus in mainland China surpasses that of Sars crisis, another six cases have been confirmed in Thailand.

Daniel Quinlan reports.

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India prepares to evacuate its citizens from Wuhan

The Indian government says its preparing to evacuate its citizens from Wuhan - the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak.

Reports suggest that over 200 Indians are stranded in Wuhan.

Neha Poonia has more.

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Tuesday, January 28, 2020

Trump unveils Israeli peace plan (wrap)

US President Donald Trump has unveiled his long-awaited Middle East peace plan, promising to keep Jerusalem as Israel's undivided capital.

Standing alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, he proposed an independent Palestinian state and the recognition of Israeli sovereignty over West Bank settlements.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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Roommate backs Weinstein accuser sexual assault story

The roommate of a woman that claims to have been sexually assaulted by
Harvey Weinstein has corroborated her testimony.

On Monday Mimi Haleyi told jurors that the media mogul sexually
assaulted her in a Manhattan apartment in 2006.

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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Trump's lawyers wrap-up defence as impeachment trial moves forward

Donald Trump's legal team has been delivering it's final day of arguments, Tuesday.

His lawyers insist the accusations against the President don't rise to the level of impeachable conduct

Trump has been accused of freezing aid to Ukraine in exchange for dirt on a Democrat rival.

In Washington here's Kevin McAleese...

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US expands coronavirus screening to 15 more airports

Fifteen more airports in the United States are to start screening
passengers from China for signs of coronavirus.

Americans are now being advised against traveling to China after five
people were diagnosed with the illness in the US.

Sarah Walton reports from New York.

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US "disappointed" by UK 5G decision on Huawei

The US says it's "disappointed" by the Government's decision to give Huawei approval to play a limited role in the build-out of Britain's 5G network.


The Trump administration has threatened to withdraw intelligence co-operation with the UK over the decision.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports,


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Trump Set to Release Middle East Peace Plan

U.S. President Trump has invited Arab and European diplomats to the White House Tuesday to witness the unveiling of his long-awaited Middle East peace plan, together with the embattled Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu.  It comes after Mr. Trump invited Netanyahu and his main political opponent, Benny Gantz, to the White House Monday.
Jillian Wolf has more from New York.

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HUAWEI 5G NETWORK *WILL* BE DEVELOPED IN UK

The UK has decided to allow development of 5G infrastructure by Chinese telecoms giant Huawei, despite pressure against such a move from the US.

Washington has warned of repercussions to intelligence sharing if development goes ahead, and Beijing has threatened trade and investment repercussions if it does not.

The UK has decided on a compromise which allows Huawei to develop 5G infrastructure but keeps it away from the most sensitive parts of the mobile network.

UK correspondent, Olly Barratt, has more.

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