Friday, May 29, 2020

7 people shot in Louisville during protests against police shooting


Seven people have been shot in the U.S. city of Louisville [PRON Loo-ee-vil] during protests over the fatal shooting of African American Breonna Taylor. 

It was the second major city to see unrest overnight in relation to black citizens killed by police officers, as demonstrators in Minneapolis again called for justice for George Floyd. 

Our US correspondent Giles Gibson reports. 

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U.S. consumer spending tumbles record 13.6%

Consumer spending in the United States has dropped by a record 13.6%
as the COVID-19 pandemic has kept stores and businesses closed.

It's further evidence the US is experiencing the worst economic
downturn in decades as people are unable to unwilling to spend.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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UN Report Pins DR Congo Police

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A UN report on human rights violations in the Democratic Republic of Congo has implicated police officers and soldiers in a series of killings between March and April this year.

The attacks were reportedly carried out after the government announced a state of emergency to limit the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic across the country.

Chris Ocamringa has more.

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Row between Twitter and President Trump escalates over Minneapolis tweet


Twitter has escalated its row with U.S. President Donald Trump by hiding one of his tweets for the first time, saying it breaks the rules on glorifying violence.

The president warned that “ when the looting starts, the shooting starts, ” in reference to consecutive nights of protests in Minneapolis.

This comes a day after President Trump signed an executive order targeting social media platforms in a bid to stop them curating content.

Nina-Maria Potts reports:

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Monkeys in India attack lab technician and steal blood test samples

In a bizarre incident, a group of monkeys attacked a lab technician from the Meerut Medical College and stole blood samples of some patients collected for routine tests.

The incident comes at a time when India has ramped up its testing for coronavirus, with more than a 100,000 tests taking place per day.

Sreoshi Mukherjee has more on this story...  

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U.S. ROCKED BY FLOYD PROTESTS

The U.S. has been rocked by a third night of protests over the death of an unarmed black man, George Floyd, in police custody. 

Footage shows a police officer kneeling on the neck of Floyd, despite him saying he couldn't breathe.

Arson and looting broke out as demonstrations continued in cities, including Minneapolis, where a police station was set alight. 


Donald Trump branded the protestors "thugs" and threatened to bring in the national guard. 

United States Attorney for the District of Minnesota Erica McDonald calls for restraint.


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UK could offer 'path to citizenship' for Hong Kong's British passport holders

The UK could offer British National passport holders in Hong Kong a path to UK citizenship if China does not suspend plans for a security law in the territory. 


It comes after China's parliament backed proposal that would make it a crime to undermine Beijing's authority. There are fears the legislation could end Hong Kong's "unique" status.


From London, Benji Hyer reports. 


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India records highest ever COVID 19 cases ahead of lockdown ending

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India recorded 7,000 new coronavirus cases on Friday, it's highest one-day rise. 

It comes just two days before the nationwide lockdown is scheduled to end.

India now has the 9th highest number of COVID 19 cases in the world.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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Renault to restructure factories and make worldwide job cuts

Renault announces 15,000 jobs are being cut worldwide, including 4,600 in France, as it faces a slump in global demand that has been exacerbated by the coronavirus crisis.

The French carmaker is looking to make $2.2bn in savings over the next three years.

Ross Cullen has more from Paris.

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India counters Trump claim of talking to Modi on China

Weeks after Indian and Chinese troops faced off in the Ladakh region of northern India- that stand-off is showing no signs of easing.

US President Donald Trump has now offered to mediate on the issue twice- he's also claimed that he spoke to Prime Minister Modi on the issue and that the Indian Prime Minister 'is not in a good mood about what is going on with China'.

However as Neha Poonia reports from New Delhi, India says the two leaders have not spoken in weeks.

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UK REGIONS EASE LOCKDOWNS


The UK is moving into the next phases of its Covid-19 lockdown restrictions.

In Scotland, people from two different households can now meet up outdoors.

In England, small groups of people will also be allowed to get together outside from Monday.

It follows the government saying it's five key tests have been met to allow the easing of some restrictions - including falling daily fatalities.

Professor Stephen Reicher - who's one of the subcommittees of scientists advising the UK governmemnt - says it's a cautious approach.

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Moscow revises April coronavirus death toll

Moscow's health department has revised its coronavirus death toll for April after applying new methodology, more than doubling the figure. Russia has been accused of downplaying the death toll from COVID-19. Julia Chapman reports from Moscow.

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UK suggests pathway to citizenship for some Hong Kongers

The UK says it may open up a pathway to citizenship for hundreds of thousands of Hong Kong residents, amid increasing international criticism of China's planned security laws for the city. 


Richard Kimber is in Hong Kong, and has the latest reaction from there. 


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S. Korea reports 58 new Covid-19 cases as quarantine measures tighten

South Korea is carefully monitoring a spike in coronavirus infections that has led to tighter quarantine measures. Seoul activated the new social distancing guidelines on Friday, hoping to suppress the outbreak over the next two weeks.

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.

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Thursday, May 28, 2020

Trump targets social media with executive order

Donald Trump has signed an executive order cracking down on what he
has described as 'censorship' by social media sites

It comes after Twitter adding warnings to some of the President's Tweets.

Our US Correspondent Sarah Walton reports

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Declines on Wall Street as investors brace for China announcement

The major U.S. indexes closed the day in the red as investors brace
for an announcement on China.

Stocks had been trading in positive territory for much of the day
following the release of unemployment data that suggested job losses
may be bottoming out.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Tanzania, France sign loan agreement for water supply

Tanzania has signed a loan agreement with France to finance water supply projects that will benefit some 770,000 people in the country's Morogoro municipality.  
 

Daniel Kijo reports


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US charges North Koreans & Chinese with sanctions violations

The United States has charged 28 North Koreans and 5 Chinese nationals
in the largest ever sanctions violation case.

They're charged with acquiring $2.5 billion dollars to help fund North
Korea's nuclear and missile program.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Joint statement criticizes Hong Kong security law

The United States, Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom have
issued a joint statement criticising China's new security law in Hong
Kong.

The countries say Beijing has breached the 1984 Sino-British agreement
and is threatening Hong Kong's freedoms.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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UK PM ANNOUNCES LOCKDOWN EASING FROM MONDAY

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's announced an easing to coronavirus lockdown rules in England from next week.

Small groups of people will be allowed to meet outside, in what he says are 'cautious' steps to adjust restrictions.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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