Foreign Firm Under Fire for "Forced Lockdown"

A foreign engineering firm operating in Tanzania's southern region of Mtwara has come under fire for allegedly preventing workers from leaving its factory for over a month under the pretext of protecting them from Covid-19 infection.

Isaac Lukando reports from Dar es Salaam

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Zanzibar Covid-19 cases drop to 10

The Zanzibar government says it has successfully handled the Covid-19 pandemic with the number of active cases on the island dropping to 10.

Isaac Lukando reports from Dar es Salaam.

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Fed meeting in focus next week: [Preview]

Wall Street is turning its attention to the Federal Reserve this week
and comments expected by its Chair Jerome Powell.

The Fed has recently expressed concern over the lasting impact
Covid-19 could have on the U.S. economy.

But surprisingly positive labor market data might help the Fed change its tune.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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DIFFERENCE BETWEEN UK EXCESS DEATHS AND UK CORONAVIRUS DEATHS EXPLAINED

The UK's Office for National Statistics has released a report explaining why UK excess deaths are higher than the number of deaths with Covid-19.

48,000 people have died with Covid-19 mentioned on their death certificates, yet there have been 62,000 more deaths over the pandemic period compared to normal.

Stuart Smith has more from London.

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UK COVID19 DEATHS OVER 40 000

The UK's passed 40 000 coronavirus deaths - becoming only the second country to do so according to official figures.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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U.S. labor market posts surprise jump

The U.S. economy unexpectedly added more than two million jobs last
month suggesting an economic rebound could be in progress.

U.S. President Donald Trump says these figures are a sign of what's to
come but many economists fear an economic recovery could be lengthy.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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More than 1000 coronavirus deaths reported in US in last 24 hours

More one thousand people have died from coronavirus in the last 24 hours in the United States, pushing the overall death toll to 108,000.

1.8 million people have been infected, according to data released by Johns Hopkins University- amid fresh fears widespread protests across the country will spark a second wave.

Nina-Maria Potts reports:

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UGANDAN PRIME MINISTER UNDER QUARANTINE

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Uganda's Prime Minister Ruhakana Rugunda has gone into self isolation after his close contacts tested positive for COVID-19.

The prime minister says his test results turned out negative but he's isolating himself as a health measure.

Hillary Ayesiga reporting from Kampala.

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"No significant progress" in Brexit negotiations

The European Union's Chief Negotiator, Michel Barnier, has accused the UK of "backtracking" on its commitments in the latest round of post-Brexit trade talks.

He called on Britain to show more "respect" for the terms laid out between the EU and the UK. The two sides have been in dispute over several issues, including fishing rights. 

From London, Benji Hyer reports. 

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Ethnic Violence in DR Congo's Ituri Province Sends 200,000 People Fleeing

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International medical charity, Doctors Without Borders is appealing to foreign donors to increase their assistance to displaced people in the northeast of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Nearly 200,000 people have been forced to flee their homes because of a rise in ethnic violence in the gold-rich region of Ituri province.

Chris Ocamringer reports

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Leopold II statues defaced in Belgium

As anti-racism protests take place all over Europe, a petition has been launched in Belgium to remove all statues of former Belgian King Leopold II in Brussels. 

It comes as a demonstration is due to take place in the capital on Sunday. 

Lucy Hough is in Brussels. 

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India records a spike of close 10,000 covid cases in the last 24 hours

India recorded its largest spike to date of over 9800 coronavirus cases in 24 hours, making it the 7th largest outbreak across the world.

The total number of COVID 19 cases in the country has exceeded 226,000, and the death toll rose to at least 6300.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports.  

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UK doctors say face coverings should be worn not just on transport

Doctors in the UK are urging the government to make face coverings compulsory in all places where social distancing isn't possible, not only on public transport.

Passengers on public transport in England must wear a covering from June 15th, but the British Medical Association, the doctors' union, believes masks "should not be restricted" just to transport.

From London, Benji Hyer reports. 

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Chinese Companies Prepare for “Homecoming” Listings

With geo-political tensions rising, some of China's biggest US listed companies are seeking to get a foothold closer to home.

Richard Kimber is in Hong Kong, and takes a look at the latest Chinese companies to prepare for a so-called "homecoming listing" there. 

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Outrage in India over death of a pregnant elephant

Officials in India have arrested one person for allegedly feeding a pregnant elephant a pineapple laden with explosives.

The animal's death has led to outrage on social media in India.

Neha Poonia has more.

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AUSTRALIA: Black Lives Matter protests expected in Australia's major cities

Police across Australia have called on organisers of Black Lives Matter protests across Australia to cancel the events arguing that there is a potential for triggering a second wave of coronavirus infections.
Arthur Stevens reports from Melbourne.

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'AIR BRIDGES' TALKS PROGRESS WITH UK

It's reported a number of European countries are in advanced negotiations with the UK to set up so-called 'air bridges'.

These would be bilateral exemptions to the 14-day quarantine for international arrivals in the UK which is being imposed from Monday.

Greece, Turkey and Spain are understood to be among the countries keen to reach agreements to allow summer tourism.

It comes as British Airways did not attend a meeting with the Home Secretary Priti Patel to discuss the controversial quarantine requirements.

Industry analyst Paul Charles says airlines want more support from the UK government.

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Small businesses warn of waves of closures in Russia

A group of small and medium businesses in Russia say that they face waves upon waves of closures - unless the government does more to help. Moscow is famous for its beauty industry, but already, 5% of all salons have permanently shut shop - and the closure rate is expected to rocket. Dan Ashby has more. 

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Al Sharpton at Floyd Memorial: "Get your Knee off our Necks"

Hundreds of people have attended the private memorial service in Minneapolis for George Floyd, an unarmed black man who was killed in police custody.

Civil rights activist the Rev. Al Sharpton delivered a eulogy where he said George Floyd's story has been the story of all black people in America.

Our US correspondent Jagruti Dave reports

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FACE COVERINGS TO BE MANDATORY FOR ENGLISH PASSENGERS

The UK transport secretary, Grant Shapps, says that from two weeks' time people in England will be required to wear face coverings whenever on public transport.

There will be exemptions for those with breathing difficulties, but otherwise passengers must use them or risk being fined.

Stuart Smith reports from London.

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