Monday, February 24, 2020

DR Congo Ebola Funding

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The World Health Organisation has made an urgent appeal for 40 million dollars for operations aimed at ending the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

It has urged donors to step up their support to prevent the deadly disease from spreading. Ebola has claimed more than 2,200 lives in the DRC since August 2018.

Chris Ocamringa reports from Kinshasa.

 

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Former French Prime Minister goes on trial in connection to fake jobs scandal

The former French Prime Minister François Fillon goes on trial on Monday in connection to a scandal that wrecked his 2017 run for president.

He and his wife both deny allegations he paid her hundreds of thousands of euros for doing little, if any, work, as his parliamentary assistant

Ross Cullen has more from Paris.

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Coronavirus spread raises fears of pandemic

Coronavirus has now spread to 29 countries, with more than 2,500 deaths in mainland China alone. Experts are saying that the situation could be in the early stages of a pandemic. 


South Korea has the largest number of confirmed cases outside of China, whilst Italy has the most in Europe. 


In the UK, four passengers flown back from a quarantined cruise ship have now tested positive, bringing the total number of cases in Britain to 13. 


With more, here's our UK correspondent Benji Hyer. 


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WIKILEAKS FOUNDER, JULIAN ASSANGE, AT EXTRADITION TRIAL IN LONDON

Wikileaks founder, Julian Assange, is in court in London to fight possible extradition.
 
US lawyers argue he broke espionage laws and endangered Americans when he published secret cables a decade ago.
 
They're requesting the UK government deports him to face trial in the US.
 
Our UK correspondent, Stuart Smith, reports from London.

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Wuhan Eases Lockdown Measures

Health authorities in the Chinese city of Wuhan have eased lockdown measures a month after the city was sealed off from the rest of the country. It's believed the coronavirus outbreak began in Wuhan in Hubei Province … where ten of thousands have contracted the virus and thousands have died.

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Thai PM accused of helping 1MDB cover-up

Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has been accused of helping cover up the 1MDB affair while he was heading the Junta that previously ruled Thailand. The financial scandal is one of the world's largest, and saw 4.5 billion dollars go missing from a Malysian fund earmarked for economic development. 


Daniel Quinlan reports. 


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Putin praises Russian military's assault on Idlib province

Russia's President Vladimir Putin has praised the work of Russian armed forces in Syria, despite the United Nations warning that they could become part of the 'biggest humanitarian catastrophe of the 21st century'. Mr Putin made the comments as Russia marks its annual Defence of the Fatherland Day. Dan Ashby has more. 

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AUSTRALIA: Schools drops naming pool after Olympian after pressure from China

In Australia, Prestigious Melbourne Private school Caulfield Grammar has shelved plans to name a swimming pool after an Olympian Old Boy following pressure from the Chinese community.
Arthur Stevens reports

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AUSTRALIA: Veteran's organisation reverses decision on Ode to Remembrance

The outrage over the Western Australian branch of the Returned Services League has triggered an about face from the veteran support organisation.
Last week the RSL declared that the Ode of Remembrance was no longer permitted to be delivered in any other language than English on Anzac Day, Australia and New Zealand's most solemn day for veterans.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Bernie Sanders cements lead in Democratic presidential race

Senator Bernie Sanders has cemented his status as the Democratic front-runner to take on Donald Trump in November's US presidential election.

He has a decisive lead over his rivals in the Nevada caucus.

US correspondent Kate Fisher reports

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Sunday, February 23, 2020

International Mining Conference calls for strong policies and regulations

An International Minerals and Mining Investment Conference has concluded in Dar es Salaam. 


The conference attracted participants from Tanzania, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, represented by ministers and ministerial commissioners.


Isaac Lukando has more.


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Saturday, February 22, 2020

Tanzania gets the go ahead to export Tin and Tantalum


Tanzania's Minerals ministry says the country will start exporting tin and its base metals of tantalum and wolframite, currently mined in the border region of Kagera. 


Isaac Lukando has more from Dar es salaam.

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Daniel Festo Kijo
Dar es Salaam Bureau Chief and
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Tanzania gets the go ahead to export Tin and Tantalum

Tanzania's Minerals ministry says the country will start exporting tin and its base metals of tantalum and wolframite, currently mined in the border region of Kagera. 


Isaac Lukando has more from Dar es salaam.

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Kind Regards,

Daniel Festo Kijo
Dar es Salaam Bureau Chief and
Correspondent Feature Story News 
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Friday, February 21, 2020

Jury in Weinstein case appear deadlocked on most serious charges

The jury in the rape trial of Harvey Weinstein appears to be
deadlocked on the most serious charges that he is facing and have now
gone four days without a verdict.

During Friday's deliberations the jury sent a note to the judge asking
for clarification on what happens should they be unable to reach a
consensus.

The trial is seen as a landmark moment for the MeToo movement.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Google resists demands in Digital-Ad investigation

Google is being criticized for resisting efforts to surrender emails and other documents sought by authorities investigating possible anticompetitive practices.

Google says it is cooperating but has raised concerns over the proceedings of the probe.

Danielle Robertson reports from Los Angeles.
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Expanded Covid-19 screening in U.S. delayed

Efforts to expand where the Covid-19 coronavirus can be tested in the
United States have been delayed.

Officials believe more screening labs will allow for testing to be
done quicker and help contain the outbreak from spreading.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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US and Afghan Taliban agree partial truce

The Afghan Taliban have agreed to a week long reduction in violence,
which could form the basis of a permanent peace deal.

It follows renewed talks with the United States on ending the war in
Afghanistan.

Here's more from our US Correspondent Sarah Walton.

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EU budget battle continues into second day

European leaders are meeting for the second day in Brussels to try and reach a deal on the EU's budget, amid deep divisions on the bloc's long-term spending plans. 

Brexit has resulted in a budget shortfall of as much as €75billion over the next seven years. 

The summit has been called by EU Council President Charles Michel to try and find a breakthrough in the stalled negotiations.

Lucy Hough (HOFF) has more from Brussels: 

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Software giant SAP shuts India offices after 2 employees are diagnosed with Swine Flu

The German software giant SAP shut down its India offices as two employees tested positive for H1N1 swine flu at its Bangalore headquarters.

Sreoshi Mukherjee has more on this story.

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AUSTRALIA: Languages other than English banned at Anzac ceremonies by services organisation

There's been an outcry from Australia's indigenous leaders after the Returned Services League of Western Australia banned the widely recognised Aboriginal Flag at Anzac Day Services on April 25th.
Arthur Stevens reports

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