Thursday, January 30, 2020

Coronavirus: FG asks Nigerians to avoid travelling to China


The federal government has asked Nigerians to avoid travelling to China over the coronavirus disease spreading across the Asian country.

Correspondent Phil Ihaza, reports from Abuja

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First corona virus case confirmed in India

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A student in India has tested positive for the coronavirus, the first country's first confirmed case.
The Wuhan virus has killed more than one hundred people since the outbreak began in China in December.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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UK WUHAN FLIGHT NOT YET APPROVED

The UK has been unable to provide a flight out of Wuhan in China as planned, carrying around 200 Britons.

London says it has not yet secured permission from China for the evacuation.

The UK Foreign Office says it hopes a flight can be organized 'as soon as possible'.

There are plans in place to quarantine British nationals who've been in Wuhan, once they return to the UK.

Briton John Reid, who lives in Wuhan, says he is one of the cases of coronavirus that's already been recorded in China.

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Bangladesh to introduce formal education for Rohingya children

In an attempt to reduce trafficking of Rohingya children, Bangladesh has decided to provide formal education to them.

Around 10,000 Rohingya children will start schooling from April.

Sreoshi Mukherjee has more on this story..

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Chinese Embassy in Uganda Warns Against Travel to China


The Chinese Embassy in Uganda has issued a travel advisory to its nationals living in the country to cancel any travels to China and those in their country to delay their return.

The Chinese Mission issued the travel alert after a planning meeting with Uganda's Ministry of Health on how to control the spread of the Coronavirus.


Isabel Nakirya reports

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AUSTRALIA: Resistance to Australian evacuation from Wuhan to Christmas Island

There are concerns amongst some parents of Australian children trapped in Wuhan after the Australian Government declared it wants to send them to the Christmas Island Detention centre for their quarantine period.
Arthur Stevens reports

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Russian athletics 'should face severest possible consequences' for doping

An independent unit has recommended that Russia's Athletics Federation face the 'severest possible consequences' for doping violations. It said Russia should be expelled from the sport's governing body, World Athletics. Moscow Correspondent Lucy Taylor reports. 


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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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