Monday, May 18, 2020

Rwanda genocide suspect awaits likely extradition from France

Felicien Kabuga, one of world's most-wanted fugitives, is awaiting the start of the legal process in France after he was arrested in Paris at the weekend.

The 84-year-old has been indicted on seven counts of genocide for his role in the mass killings in Rwanda in 1994.

Ross Cullen has more from Paris.
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Coronavirus infections in India surge by more than 5,000 in one day

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in India has surged by more than 5,000 infections over the past 24 hours - its biggest single day spike so far.

This comes as the government has extended India's nationwide lockdown until the end of May.

Our correspondent in Mumbai, Rebecca Bundhun, reports.

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Japan slips into recession

Japan's economy fell into a recession for the first time in more than four years, according to the latest official data.


The country's GDP shrank by 3.4 percent in the three months ending in March, following the previous quarter's 7.3 percent decline.


But economists warn the worst is yet to come.


Grace Lee reports.


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40 years later, S. Koreans still seek justice over killings

On Monday, South Koreans mark the 40th anniversary of pro-democracy demonstrations in the city of Gwangju that left hundreds dead. The current government is still seeking justice for the victims.

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul. 

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Fed: US recovery perhaps not until late 2021

[Wrap] U.S. Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell has warned the
American economy may not recover until the end of next year.

He said a full recovery may only happen once a vaccine has been found.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Sunday, May 17, 2020

Trump: Obama was "incompetent president"

[Wrap] U.S. President Donald Trump has responded to his predecessor's
recent criticism, calling President Barack Obama "an incompetent
president".

It comes after the former President criticized the Trump
administration's handling of the COVID-19 crisis.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Former CDC directors warns of multiple COVID-19 waves

The former director of the Centers for Control and Disease Prevention
is predicting the United States will see multiple waves of COVID-19
cases.

Dr. Tom Frieden says several recurrences are likely, not just a second
wave in the coming months.

The U.S. leads the world with the highest number of cases and deaths.

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US health secretary pushes for economy reopening

A top Trump official is pushing for the U.S. economy to reopen as
quickly as possible despite warnings of a spike in new COVID-19
infections.

Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar says the country is
ready to reopen and faces "serious health consequences" if shops and
businesses remain closed.

More than 36 million Americans have lost their jobs as a result of the
pandemic and the Trump administration is worried that will only worsen
if the economy doesn't reopen.

Azar told CNN, state governors must decide when the time is right, but
promoted a sooner rather than later approach.

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Tanzania's number of COVID-19 patients drops

Tanzania's President John Magufuli says the number of Covid-19 cases in the country has gone down enough to consider reopening schools and resume sports.


Isaac Lukando has more from Dar es Salaam.





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India extends nationwide lockdown until May 31

India has extended its nationwide lockdown - which was due to end on Sunday - until the end of May to try to curb the spread of the coronavirus.

This comes as the number of confirmed Covid-19 infections has crossed the 90,000 mark in the country.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Saturday, May 16, 2020

Tanzania’s economy grows 7 percent


Tanzania's Ministry of Finance says the country's economy is on an impressive track, registering an average of 7.0 percent growth for the second year in a row since 2018.


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Friday, May 15, 2020

[Preview] US Housing Market in focus in week ahead

[Preview of data in week ahead]
This week US economic data will provide a deep dive into the health of
the housing industry.

And it's unlikely to provide positive reading.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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RATE OF TRANSMISSION RISES IN UK

Steps to ease the lockdown in England have been brought into question after the transmission rate of the coronavirus increased in the UK. 

This weekend is the first since certain rules have been relaxed but seaside resorts and nature reserves have urged people not to visit.  

Holly Hudson has more. 

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US retail sales plunge as coronavirus continues to take economic toll.

US retail sales plunged a record 16.4 percent in April, as the coronavirus pandemic continues to drive economic decline. 


The drop was far worse than expected.


Kate Fisher reports from Washington.


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US aims to cut off Huawei trade

In another blow to US-China trade tensions, the Trump administration
is preparing to block shipments to Chinese telecoms giant Huawei.

It comes as the US granted Huawei another extension allowing Americans
to continue doing business with the Chinese company.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Nearly 70% of US parents not ready to send children back to school

A poll shows most Americans are not ready to send their children back to school.

It comes after President Donald Trump said schools closed because of
the coronavirus should "absolutely open" in the fall.

Sarah Walton reports from New York.

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GERMAN ECONOMY GOES INTO RECESSION

Germany's economy has gone into recession after shrinking 2.2% for the first quarter as Europe's largest economy felt the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

However, so far Germany has weathered the storm better than some other European countries. 

Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.

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Brexit talks faltering, according to punchy statements by UK and EU Chief Negotiators

The Chief Brexit Negotiator, David Frost, believes "very little progress" has been made between Britain and the EU in post-Brexit talks. 


Both sides have just completed the third round of negotiation, but Mr Frost stated that "significant outstanding issues" still remain. 


From London, Benji Hyer reports. 


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Russian football to return in June

Russian football will return in June after being halted during the coronavirus pandemic. The governing body has announced the current Premier League season will be completed, even though cases of the virus continue to surge. Lucy Taylor reports. 


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More people dying in care homes than hospital in UK

More than a third of care homes in England have now recorded a coronavirus outbreak. 


That number is as high as 40% in London, and Public Health England data shows almost every district in the country now has had an outbreak in at least one care home.


From London, Benji Hyer reports. 


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