Hong Kong has now confirmed its 53rd case of the coronavirus … and fears of catching the disease are taking a toll on a very important holiday for local businesses.
Bruce Harrison reports from Hong Kong.
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Friday, February 14, 2020
Valentines Day Sales in Hong Kong Hit by Coronavirus Scare
Thursday, February 13, 2020
US Attorney General says Trump is making his job "impossible"
The Attorney General of the United States is warning President Trump that his Tweets on criminal cases are making it "impossible" for the US Justice Department to do its job.
In extraordinarily outspoken comments, William Barr says he wants the President to stop Tweeting immediately about cases involving his personal friends and associates.
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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Senate Votes to Limit Trump's Ability to Make War in Iran
The US Senate has voted to back legislation limiting President Trump's ability to wage war against Iran. This comes weeks after a US drone strike killed a top Iranian general.
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details.
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White House disappointed with China’s coronavirus response
The United States is disappointed with how China has handled the
coronavirus outbreak that has killed over 1,350 people.
The virus has spread to over 20 other countries and a White House
advisor has accused Beijing of a lack of transparency.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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coronavirus outbreak that has killed over 1,350 people.
The virus has spread to over 20 other countries and a White House
advisor has accused Beijing of a lack of transparency.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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EU Health Ministers hold emergency meeting in Brussels
An emergency meeting of EU Health Ministers has taken place in Brussels, to coordinate the bloc's response to the Covid-19 virus.
The German Health Minister said the outbreak could get worse before it gets better.
Lucy Hough has more from Brussels:
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Closing statements begin at Weinstein trial
Lawyers for Harvey Weinstein have called on the jury at his sexual
assault trial to find him not guilty, even if that decision is
unpopular with the public.
Closing statements have begun in the six week long trial.
Sarah Walton reports from New York
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assault trial to find him not guilty, even if that decision is
unpopular with the public.
Closing statements have begun in the six week long trial.
Sarah Walton reports from New York
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UK FINANCE MINISTER QUITS
The UK's Finance Minister - Chancellor of the Exchequer Sajid Javid - has quit.
It's a major surprise to come out of a cabinet reshuffle by Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Mr Javid is understood to have refused to sack a number of his advisers.
He's been replaced as Chancellor by Rishi Sunak.
UK Correspondent Olly Barratt says it came as a shock.
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It's a major surprise to come out of a cabinet reshuffle by Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Mr Javid is understood to have refused to sack a number of his advisers.
He's been replaced as Chancellor by Rishi Sunak.
UK Correspondent Olly Barratt says it came as a shock.
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DRC STILL A PUBLIC CONCERN SAYS WHO
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The World Health Organization has announced that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is still a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. The designation is meant to mobilise more funds and a coordinated international response to end the outbreak. Chris Ocamringa has more.
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Ghanaian students in Wuhan demand evacuation.
Ghanaian students in Wuhan are calling on the government to evacuate following the outbreak of the novel coronavirus. The deadly virus has so far claimed more than 1,300 lives. But Ghana's government says it is not considering evacuating its citizens from China.
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France's Macron to unveil measures to protect Mont Blanc
France's President is set to unveil measures to protect Mont Blanc when he visits the mountain this afternoon (Thursday). Emmanuel Macron will set out plans to protect Europe's highest Alp, as he seeks to convince the French of his commitment to environmental policies. Jessica King reports.
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Search on for contacts of latest UK coronavirus case
British officials are attempting to trace the contacts of the latest person to be diagnosed with coronavirus in the UK.
The woman, being treated at Guy's and St Thomas' in London, flew into Heathrow airport from China a few days ago.
Experts are now exploring how to limit a potential epidemic to avoid a healthcare crisis.
Benji Hyer reports.
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LONDON CORONAVIRUS CASE SPARKS FEARS OVER SPREAD
A ninth case of coronavirus has been confirmed in the UK.
The latest patient was diagnosed in London and is being treated at St Thomas's Hospital.
It's led to warnings the spread of the illness could be exacerbated by the British capital's extensive transport links.
Rachael Venables is at St Thomas's.
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The latest patient was diagnosed in London and is being treated at St Thomas's Hospital.
It's led to warnings the spread of the illness could be exacerbated by the British capital's extensive transport links.
Rachael Venables is at St Thomas's.
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Nigeria: Death toll from Lassa fever outbreak hits 70
The death toll in Nigeria from an outbreak of Lassa fever has risen to 70 since the beginning of this year, as health officials say four new healthcare workers have been infected with the disease.
Correspondent Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja
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nternet services suspended in Kashmir after rumours surrounding death of a separatist leader
Intro: The Indian government has once again suspended internet services in Kashmir.
2G internet was blocked in the region following rumours of the death of a local separatist leader.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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Trust in Putin falls to six-year low
Trust among the Russian public for President Vladimir Putin has fallen to its lowest level in six years. It comes as the president is pushing through a series of constitutional reforms. Julia Chapman reports from Moscow.
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AUSTRALIA: Contempt charges dropped for media outlets over Pell reporting
A number of charges that have been pending against a number of Australian media over their reporting on Cardinal George Pell's sexual abuse convictions.
Arthur Stevens has more from Melbourne
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Arthur Stevens has more from Melbourne
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Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Prosecutors quit Roger Stone case
A team of US prosecutors working on the case against one of President
Trump's former advisors, have quit.
It comes after the Justice Department said it'll cut the recommended
sentence for Roger Stone, who's been convicted of lying to Congress.
Sarah Walton reports
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Trump's former advisors, have quit.
It comes after the Justice Department said it'll cut the recommended
sentence for Roger Stone, who's been convicted of lying to Congress.
Sarah Walton reports
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TANZANIA’S COMMUNICATION AUTHORITY TO INTRODUCE “SUPER” DECODERS
The plan has been received with varying opinions by Tanzanians and customers of this service, some doubting that they may be missing out on some of their key channels such as sports.
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Philippine military back Duterte's decision to scrap US security pact
The Philippine military is standing by President Duterte's decision to scrap a security pact with the United States.
It says that ending the Visiting Forces Agreement would allow the country to develop its own defense capabilities and alliances.
The US has said it's a move in the wrong direction.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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It says that ending the Visiting Forces Agreement would allow the country to develop its own defense capabilities and alliances.
The US has said it's a move in the wrong direction.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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UK suspends funding to Commonwealth Secretariat
The British government has suspended its funding of the Commonwealth Secretariat, the body that runs the international organisation from London.
UK diplomats have told the secretary-general of the Commonwealth that Britain's annual contribution will be withheld until her secretariat improves its financial procedures.
Benji Hyer reports.
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