Wednesday, January 29, 2020

MEPs approve deal for UK to leave the European Union

Members of the European Parliament have overwhelmingly backed the terms of Britain's departure from the EU. 

MEPs backed the agreement by 621 to 49, following an emotional debate in Parliament lasting more than two hours. 

Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage used his final speech to critics the EU before walking out of the chamber:

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President Trump Signs USMCA

US President Trump has signed a revamped trade agreement with Canada and Mexico into law. 

The revised treaty replaces the 26 year old North American Free Trade Agreement. 

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 


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White House attempts to block publication of Bolton book

The White House is trying to head off the publication of a memoir by former National Security Adviser John Bolton, saying the manuscript contains "significant amounts of classified information".


The move came just hours after President Trump launched a brutal social media attack on his former 

colleague.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Cashew expected to generate 347 million dollars for Tanzanian in coming season.

The country is expected to earn more after buyers pay 15 percent of exported cashews as export levy and the Free on Board payments  

Daniel Kijo reports from Tanzania

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Putin pardons Israeli-American backpacker

Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a presidential decree pardoning a 26-year-old Israeli-American backpacker. The announcement comes ahead of a visit to Moscow by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who made several personal appeals to Mr Putin to secure her release. Julia Chapman has more.

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Palestinians reject Trump peace plan

Palestinians have rejected US President Donald Trump's new Middle East peace plan, describing it as a "conspiracy."

The blueprint envisages a Palestinian state and the recognition of Israeli sovereignty over West Bank settlements.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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Impeachment enters Q&A phase

Senators are starting the next phase of the impeachment trial, asking
questions to President Trump's lawyers and the House democrats.

It comes ahead of a crucial vote on allowing witnesses, which if
approved would drag out the trial for weeks to come.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Boeing posts first annual losses in over two decades

Plane manufacturer Boeing has announced its first annual loss in over
two decades.

The company has suffered major financial blows since two deadly
crashes forced them to ground their 737 MAX jet.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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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.
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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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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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