Tuesday, June 2, 2020

Trump makes second religious site visit amid criticism

US President Donald Trump has visited the Saint John Paul the second
shrine in Washington D.C., after his visit to a church on Monday
evening was roundly criticized by religious leaders.

Police used tear gas to clear peaceful protests to allow the President
to walk to the church across the street from the White House for a
photo opportunity.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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UK Foreign Sec Raab: UK has a “duty” to people of Hong Kong

The UK's Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has again warned that if China passes its security law, Britain "won't look the other way." 


The new legislation would make it a crime to undermine Beijing's authority in Hong Kong. Mr Raab worries this would risk the freedoms enjoyed in the former British territory, which he believes the UK has a "duty" to protect.


Benji Hyer has more details from London. 


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Former VP Joe Biden slams President Trump's response to U.S. protests


Joe Biden has slammed U.S. President Donald Trump's response to the protests currently rocking the country.

The protests broke out after an unarmed black man, George Floyd, died in police custody in Minneapolis last week.

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has more.

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ENGLAND: REPORT INTO EXCESS COVID-19 BAME DEATHS RELEASED

Public Health England has released a report analysing why people from ethnic minority backgrounds are more likely to die with coronavirus.

It shows the risk is still heightened for minority ethnic groups even when sex, age, deprivation and region are taken into account.

Stuart Smith has more from London.

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NYC targeted by looters in another night of violence

Looters have again targeted stores in New York City during another
night of violence.

It followed a day of peaceful protest sparked by the death of George
Floyd in Minnesota.

Sarah Walton reports from New York.

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Violence in U.S. intensifies after Trump threatens to use military on protestors

U.S. nationwide protests escalated overnight, erupting in violence following a threat by President Trump to unleash the military, declaring himself the president of law and order.

Police officers were targeted despite curfews in scores of U.S. cities, while protests were broken up with tear gas and rubber bullets.

There was widespread looting, and scenes of chaos, as international outrage is growing.

Nina-Maria Potts has more:


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No end to India-China border stand-off

Nearly a month since Indo-China border stand-off started, talks have failed to make any head-way and troops remain engaged along the shared border in Ladakh.

Indian and Chinese troops were allegedly involved in fistfights and stone pelting on two occasions in May. China claims New Delhi illegally constructed border infrastructure on its territory- while India's accused Beijing of disrupting its patrols in the region.

Neha Poonia has more from Delhi.

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AUSTRALIA: Queensland apologises to family after incorrect diagnosis of COVID 19

Australia's Queensland government has now apologised to the family of a man who was incorrectly identified last week as having died of Covid-19.
It has taken the coronavirus death toll for Australia down from 103 to 102.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Russian diplomat to UN reacts angrily against UK call for no G7 re-entry

A Russian diplomat to the UN has described the UK and Canada as 'pathologically Russophobic' after the countries said they did not want Russia to rejoin the prestigious club of G7 countries. It came after US President Donald Trump phoned President Vladimir Putin to say he wanted Russia back in. Dan Ashby has more. 

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RWANDA REVERSES LOCKDOWN EASE

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Rwanda has reversed its planned easing of coronavirus restrictions on Monday, after recording the first death from the virus and a rise in new cases. Leon Solomon reports

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Mumbai braces for Cyclone Nisarga

Mumbai is bracing for Cyclone Nisarga, which is expected to make landfall on Wednesday.

This will be the second cyclone to hit India in just a couple of weeks, after Cyclone Amphan (Pron: UM-PUN) hit the country's east coast and Bangladesh last month, claiming dozens of lives.

Our correspondent, Rebecca Bundhun, reports from Mumbai

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PROTESTS CONTINUE OVERNIGHT IN US CITIES

Clashes between protestors and police have continued through the night in several US cities - despite a threat from President Trump to send in the military.

It was the first time he'd spoken to address the demonstrations that were sparked by the death of African American George Floyd who died in police custody in Minneapolis.

Dozens of cities had curfews in place overnight but demonstrations continued.

LA correspondent Danielle Robertson says tensions are running every higher.

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Bars and restaurants re-open in France as lockdown eases

Bars and restaurants are re-opening in France as the country continues to ease out of the lockdown imposed to control the spread of the coronavirus.

Only the outside terraces of cafes will be open in Paris, where restrictions remain on inside dining.

Ross Cullen has more from Paris.
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Cluster suspected at Japanese school

Twelve people, including six school children, have tested positive for COVID-19 in a southwestern Japanese city where infections are continuing to spread. Grace Lee reports from Tokyo.


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S. Korean Pres. Moon to accept Trump's invite to G7

South Korean President Moon Jae-in has told President Donald Trump he'd gladly accept an invitation to attend the G7 Summit. The two leaders spoke by phone, and Trump said the G7 model is outdated and more countries should be included. 

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.

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Trump vows military crackdown on protests

US President Donald Trump has vowed to crack down on the protests
gripping America with the full force of the police and military.

It was the first time he's spoken to address the protests that were
sparked by the death of African American George Floyd last week.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Nick Harper in Washington says the President promised demonstrators
would face severe punishments.

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Trump vows to deploy military to crush the protests as tear gas fired outside the WH

U.S. President Donald Trump has vowed to deploy the military and every resource necessary to crush nationwide protests, if state governors fail to take action- that was his message in an address to the nation Monday night, while police fired tear gas on protestors outside the White House.

He slammed acts of violence, branding them acts of terror, following a week of protests over the death of African American George Floyd who died in police custody in Minneapolis.

Nina-Maria Potts has more:

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Monday, June 1, 2020

Gains on Wall Street despite protests

The U.S. markets closed the day in positive territory despite protests
across the United States.

Curfews have been put in place across a number of U.S. cities but
investors instead are focusing on signs that the economy is beginning
to slowly rebound.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Independent Floyd Autopsy Contradicts Official Report

An independent autopsy requested by the family of George Floyd contradicts the official autopsy. In a scene watched by people around the world, Floyd died in Minneapolis last week after a policeman pressed his knee into Floyd's neck. 

Rachel Silverman has details. 


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Police stretched to the limit as protests turn violent in Los Angeles

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Violent protests erupted again across California despite a city-wide curfew and the deployment of the National Guard.

The demonstrations that started out at a peaceful plea for justice over the death of George Floyd quickly turned to chaos.

Danielle Robertson has more from Los Angeles.

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