Wednesday, June 17, 2020

Amnesty International Faults DR Congo President on Death of Hundreds

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A new report by Amnesty International has accused the President of the Democratic Republic of Congo of going back on his promise of strengthening the rule of law and fighting impunity.

The Human Rights organization faults President Felix Tshisekedi for making no effort to conduct investigations into the deaths of hundreds of people killed during protests between 2015 and 2018.

Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.

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Premier League footballer Marcus Rashford seeks more change after government u-turn on free meals

Premier League footballer Marcus Rashford says he wants to do more to help those in need after winning a battle to have a free school meal voucher scheme extended. 


The campaign by the Manchester United forward prompted a government U-turn that will mean parents can claim vouchers for about 1.3 million children in England during the summer holidays.


From London, Benji Hyer reports. 


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Russia posts lowest daily increase of Covid-19 cases since April

Russia has posted its lowest new Covid-19 daily case increase since April. But after restrictions in Moscow were eased, there's still a fear of a second wave later in the summer. Dan Ashby has more.

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AUSTRALIA: Facebook comment triggers teenage fight - boy stabbed to death

A teenage boy has been stabbed to death in Melbourne after he was ambushed by a large group of teenagers reportedly triggered by a Facebook comment.
Arthur Stevens reports from Melbourne

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20 Indian soldiers dead in clash with China

India's confirmed that 20 of its soldiers have died in a violent clash with Chinese troops.

While Indian and Chinese troops often face-off along their shared 2000 mile long border, this is the deadliest clash between the two sides in four decades.

Neha Poonia has more.

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EPL TO RESUME

The English Premier League resumes later - 100 days after the season was paused due to coronavirus.

Aston Villa play Sheffield United and Man City host Arsenal in the first games.

Matches will be played without fans in the stadiums, and players won't be allowed to shake hands.

There's been a strict Covid-19 testing regime in place to allow fixtures to begin again.

And the Premier League's chief executive Richard masters is urging fans not to gather outside grounds as their teams play.

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Delhi starts rapid antigen testing as cases of coronavirus continue to rise rapidly

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India's capital New Delhi is using rapid antigen testing kits as COVID 19 cases continue to mount.

The National capital is among the worst-hit areas in the country...

with at least 42,000 cases and 1400 deaths.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi

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N. Korea military claims it will redeploy forces to border areas

North Korea says it's going to redeploy troops to two key areas near the border as tensions rise between the Koreas. Those are the Kaesong Industrial Complex and the Mount Geumgang Resort, two pet projects of the South to build economic cooperation with North Korea. 


Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.

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Global Times: India's "Arrogance and Recklessness" is Reason for Border Tensions

Chinese media reported that the arrogance and recklessness of India is the main reason for tensions around its border area with China.

The two sides have been involved in the most serious clashes in decades, resulting in casualties on both sides.

Patrick Fok reports.

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May exports, imports in Japan show biggest on-year fall in 10 years

Japan's exports sank 28% in May, while imports dropped 26% as the coronavirus pandemic continues to slam global trade. Grace Lee reports from Tokyo.


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Tuesday, June 16, 2020

US Justice Department Tries to Halt Publication of Bolton Memoir

The Trump administration is suing former national security adviser John Bolton.

The Justice Department has filed an injunction to stop the publication of Bolton's memoir, scheduled to go on sale next week.  

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has more. 


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Trump administration makes 11th hour bid to block Bolton book

The US Justice Department is suing President Trump's former national security adviser John Bolton in a bid to stop the imminent publication of Mr. Bolton's memoir.


The lawsuit claims the book will compromise US national security.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Big gains on Wall Street following strong retail sales data

All three major U.S. stock indexes posted substantial gains Tuesday
fueled by better-than-expected retail sales numbers.

That data suggests the economy is on a path to recovery but the
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warns there's still a long way to
go.

William Denselow reports from New York.


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Pompeo to meet Chinese counterpart in Hawaii

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US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will meet with Chinese government officials in Hawaii this week.


It comes as tensions between the U.S. and China escalate amid the coronavirus pandemic.


United States Correspondent Danielle Robertson has more.


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Tanzania to reopen schools after three months of closure.

All schools in Tanzania will reopen as of June 29 after three months of closure due to the novel coronavirus, local media reported quoting the country's president.

 

Daniel Kijo reports.


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Trump signs executive order on police reform; rejects defunding

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at police reform, while rejecting calls to defund the police.


Touting the new order he said that chokeholds would be banned, unless the officer's life was in danger.


Kate Fisher report from Washington.


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COVID-19 deaths in U.S. nursing homes pass 50,000


More than 50,000 people in nursing homes and long-term care facilities in the U.S. have now died with COVID-19.

Coronavirus-related deaths in prisons have also been rising rapidly in the last month.

Our U.S. correspondent Giles Gibson has more.

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Retail sales soar as economic reopening takes effect

Retail sales in the United States rose nearly 18 percent in May
marking its biggest ever monthly jump.

The news lifted investor sentiment on Wall Street as hopes grow that
easing shutdown restrictions will spur economic growth.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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U.S. relaxes sanctions against Huawei

Shares in Chinese telecoms companies have risen after the U.S.
softened sanctions against Huawei.

American businesses will now be allowed to work with the firm in some
circumstances.

Sarah Walton reports from New York

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UK RESEARCHERS FIND DRUG WHICH REDUCES DEATHS FROM COVID-19

UK researchers have found the use of a cheap steroid can provide life-saving treatment for seriously ill covid-19 patients.

A trial has been running for months in the UK to find if any existing drugs could help - and now researchers have confirmed Dexamethasone makes a difference.

Our UK correspondent, Stuart Smith, reports.

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