Thursday, May 21, 2020

China's proposed Hong Kong security law sparks angry response.

The Chinese government has unveiled plans for a new security law in Hong Kong that would ban sedition, secession and treason.


The law was unveiled during the opening day of China's legislature….which had been delayed  for several weeks by Covid-19.


The move is sure to spark public anger in Hong Kong, and international opposition.


From Beijing, Patrick Fok.


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Reporter Patrick Fok in Beijing says the announcement is already sparking demonstrations in Hong Kong.


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2.4 million filed for unemployment benefits in the U.S. last week


2.4 million people filed for unemployment benefits in the U.S. last week, even as many states started lifting coronavirus restrictions.

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson reports

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Half a billion children lose education because of coronavirus

It's estimated half a billion children have lost access to education
because of coronavirus lockdowns.

The United Nations says the situation is unprecedented.

Sarah Walton reports from New York

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Hydroxychloroquine trial begins in the UK

Hydroxychloroquine, the anti-malarial drug being taken by Donald Trump as an unproven protection against coronavirus, is being bought in bulk by the UK in case it does turn out to be a Covid-19 treatment.


Ministers are seeking 16 million tablets in packets of up to a hundred as part of a $42 million contract.


From London, Benji Hyer reports. 


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EASYJET FLIGHTS TO TAKE OFF AGAIN

Low-cost airline, Easyjet, will start flying again from mid-June, with passengers and cabin-crew asked to wear face masks to minimise the spread of infection.

Its fleet has been grounded for nearly two months, as the UK government warns against all but essential travel.

Stuart Smith reports from London.

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Moscow Mayor warns May's death toll 'significantly higher'

Moscow's Mayor has warned that deaths from coronavirus will be significantly higher in May than they were in April, even though the outbreak now appears to be stabilising. The city's authorities have reported almost 1800 deaths so far. Lucy Taylor reports. 



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AUSTRALIA: Terror plotter sentenced to 10 years jail

A man who had planned a New Year's Eve terrorist massacre in Melbourne's Federation Square in 2017 has been sentenced to 10 years in prison, although may be out in 4 1/2 years due to time already served.
Arthur Stevens reports

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AUSTRALIA: CORRECTED - 12 injured as a car ploughs into hijab store in Sydney

Terrorism has not as yet been ruled out after a sports utility vehicle slammed into a muslim operated store in Sydney's South West, injuring 11 people including the driver.
Arthur Stevens reports

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AUSTRALIA: 12 injured as a car ploughs into a muslim operated store in Sydney

Terrorism has not as yet been ruled out after a sports utility vehicle slammed into a muslim operated store in Sydney's South West, injuring 11 people including the driver.
Arthur Stevens reports

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Air France permanently grounds all A380 superjumbos

Air France says it is bringing an immediate end to its use of the Airbus A380 superjumbo due to the crisis in the aviation industry caused by the pandemic.

Ross Cullen has more from Paris.
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DR Congo in Border Dispute With Zambia

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Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have accused the Zambian government of trying to take part of its territory along their shared border in the southeast.

Tensions between the two countries have been running high since last week following skirmishes between their troops.

Chris Ocamringer reports

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Uganda Revises Its Coronavirus Cases Downwards

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Uganda's Health Ministry  has revised the country's coronavirus cases downward after the President directed that all foreign truck drivers be taken off the tally.

By Wednesday, the country had 260 cases, but the Minister says the number is now 145 after the revision.

Isabel Nakirya reports

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EASYJET TO RESUME FLIGHT SCHEDULE IN JUNE

Airline easyjet says it will resume flights from a number of airports from June 15.

At first it will be mainly running domestic routes between 22 European airports.

As part of new safety and hygiene measures, passengers and crew will be required to wear masks on board aircraft.

Business reporter Declan Curry says it will be a different experience.

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Cyclone Amphan causes widespread flooding and destruction in India

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Super cyclone Amphan is causing widespread damage to coastal cities in eastern India.

The states of Odisha and West Bengal are reporting massive flooding and at least 12 deaths.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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S. Korea still beating back latest infection cluster in Seoul

Seoul is still battling a small resurgence of the coronavirus linked to a nightlife district. The initial outbreak several weeks ago came after South Korea had marked several days of no new infections.


Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul. 

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Ford temporarily shuts down plants due to coronavirus

Ford Motor Company had to temporarily pause two separate production factories this week after employees tested positive to COVID-19.

It comes after the company reopened their American assembly plants...after a months-long shutdown.

United States correspondent Danielle Robertson has more

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Twin Sessions Kick Off Under Coronavirus Precautions


The biggest event on China's political calendar gets underway on Thursday.

Thousands of delegates from across the country have arrived in Beijing as the twin sessions kick off today with the opening of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.

Patrick Fok has more from the Chinese capital.

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Wednesday, May 20, 2020

Trump considers resuming in-person G-7 meeting

President Trump has said he is considering resuming June's G-7 meeting at Camp David, having decided in March to hold it via video conference due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.

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Trump threatens to withdraw funding from states proposing voting by mail

President Trump has threatened to withdraw federal government funding for two states that are proposing mail in voting, falsely claiming that they are enabling voter fraud.

Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more.

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Supreme Court blocks release of Mueller Grand Jury Documents

The Supreme Court has temporarily blocked the release of grand jury documents from the Mueller Inquiry to House Democrats, in order to allow the Trump Administration to make an appeal.

Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.

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