Wednesday, June 10, 2020

DR Congo Violence

Intro;

The UN's refugee agency says it has run out of money to help hundreds of people displaced by conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The agency says it has received only 20 percent of its 168 million dollar appeal.

Chris Ocamiringa filed this report from Kinshasa.



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France announces third Covid-19 budget update

The French finance minister is presenting his third special budget since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.

Since his most recent update, multi-billion-dollar bailouts for the car and airline industries in France have been announced.

Ross Cullen has more from Paris.

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AUSTRALIA/NZ: Trans-Tasman travel bubble on hold due to Australian State border closures

Australia's State border restrictions are causing a hold up for a travel bubble to be established between Australia and New Zealand.
Leaders of both nations have expressed frustration with the delay.
Arthur Stevens reports

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UK UNDER PRESSURE OVER 2M RULE

The UK government is under growing pressure from business to ease its social distancing guidelines from 2 metres to 1 metre.

Entrepreneurs say that could save thousands of jobs as the economy starts to reopen.

The government says pubs, restaurants and nightclubs won't be opening before July 4th.

But current distancing guidelines will require all customers to be 2 metres apart from each other.

Manchester hospitality businessman Sacha Lord says the guidance is crucial.

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Delhi Minister says capital will see half a million COVID 19 cases by July

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Delhi's Deputy Chief Minister says India's capital will see almost half a million coronavirus cases by the end of July.

India is seeing a massive surge in new cases and is expected to overtake the UK in the number of infections in the coming days.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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N. Korea newspaper: country 'ablaze with fury' over anti-North propaganda

North Korea's state newspaper the Rodong Sinmun has said the whole country is 'ablaze with fury' over anti-North Korea activists in South Korea. Their activity even prompted Pyongyang to say it's cutting off all communications with the South.

Bruce Harrison has the latest from Seoul.

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Pompeo criticises HSBC's support of Beijing's Hong Kong security law

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has criticised London-based bank HSBC for supporting Beijing's proposed security law in Hong Kong.

In a statement he called HSBC's stance a "show of fealty" that "seems to have earned HSBC little respect in Beijing".

Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more..

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Rev Al Sharpton gives Eulogy at George Floyd's Funeral

The Reverend Al Sharpton has given a eulogy at George Floyd's funeral in Texas.

He praised the protests following the death of George Floyd and criticised President Donald Trump's threats to use the military against protesters.

Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.

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Tuesday, June 9, 2020

Wall Street awaits conclusion of Federal Reserve meeting

It was a mixed day for the U.S. markets Tuesday with investors
awaiting the conclusion of the Federal Reserve's two day policy
meeting on Wednesday.

Wall Street is eagerly awaiting reaction from Fed Chair Jerome Powell
following Friday's better-than-expected labor market data.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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George Floyd's family pay tribute to him at his funeral (wrap)

George Floyd's brother has told the congregation at his funeral that his death will change the world.

The 46-year-old African American was killed by a white police officer who knelt on his neck for nearly 9 minutes during an arrest in Minneapolis. His killing has sparked global protests. 

Our US correspondent Kate Fisher reports


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George Floyd funeral underway

The funeral of George Floyd, whose death in police custody has sparked global protests, is taking place in the US state of Texas.


About 500 guests, including political leaders and celebrities, are believed to be attending.


US correspondent Kate Fisher reports. 


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Tanzania opposition leader attacked months before the elections

Tanzania's main opposition party says its chairman has been hospitalized after being beaten in a "politically-motivated" attack, as police said they would investigate the assault.  

Daniel Kijo reports from Dar es salaam

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President accuses 75-year-old Buffalo protester of being an ANTIFA provocateur

U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested that a 75-year-old protester
could be an ANTIFA provocateur.

The unsubstantiated claim comes after video emerged of Martin Gugino
being pushed to the ground by police officers in Buffalo, New York.

William Denselow reports.

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New police video shows fatal shooting of unarmed black man in U.S.

Video has been released showing the fatal shooting of an unarmed black
man by a state trooper in the U.S state of New Jersey.

Maurice Gordon died after a tussle with police when he was pulled over
for speeding.

Sarah Walton reports from New York

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George Floyd funeral to take place Tuesday afternoon in Texas

The funeral of George Floyd, whose death at the knee of a police officer has sparked global protests, will take place on Tuesday in the US state of Texas.


About 500 guests, including political leaders and celebrities, are expected to attend.


US correspondent Kate Fisher reports. 


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LONDON MAYOR LAUNCHES 'DIVERSITY REVIEW' OF STATUES

Statues of historical figures with links to slavery could be removed in London as part of a review announced by the capital's mayor.

It comes after a monument to a slave trader was dismanted in the UK city of Bristol during anti-racist protests. 

Holly Hudson has more 

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EU GDP: Better, but still worst on record

The Eurozone economy fared better than initially thought in the first quarter of the year, but the revision upwards wasn't enough to erase the biggest drop in output on record. Toni Waterman has more from Brussels.

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Russia donates $3m to boost the Desert Locust Response in Uganda

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The Russian Federation has contributed Three Million US dollars ($3million) to Uganda, to boost to the Desert Locust response.

 

The contribution is part of Russia's $10 million donation to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in support of operations to control and fight the Desert Locust invasion in Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, and South Sudan.


Michael Baleke reports from Kampala

 

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AUSTRALIA: CORRECTED TEXT: The nation's own football code restarts this week, with crowds from Saturday

It's been a little over two months since Australia's own brand of football, Australian Rules, was played. It was all part of the opening round of the 2020 season, and came at the start of the lockdown with n spectators.
That all changes this week.
Arthur Stevens reports from Melbourne

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AUSTRALIA: The nation's own football code restarts this week, with crowds from Saturday

It's been a little over two months since Australia's own brand of football, Australian Rules, was played. It was all part of the opening round of the 2020 season, and came at the start of the lockdown with now spectators.
That all changes this week.
Arthur Stevens reports from Melbourne

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