Tuesday, June 23, 2020

Trump threatens to arrest anyone trying to remove statues

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to jail anyone caught
trying to remove statues or monuments.

Since the death of George Floyd there have been growing calls for
statues deemed to be racist to be removed.

On Monday a group of protesters attempted to remove a statue of former
U.S. President Andrew Jackson near the White House but were dispersed
by police.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Trump says Bolton should be "in jail" as tell-all book is published

As a tell-all book written by Donald Trump's former national security
advisor hits the shelves, the President has called the author a
"washed up creepster" who should be "in jail".

John Bolton's memoir has already become a bestseller.

Sarah Walton reports.

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AUSTRALIA: High Court judge accused of sexually harassing six staff members

An Australian High Court Judge has been accused of sexually harassing six staff members, and an independent inquiry has upheld the allegations.
There are now arguments being put that the former judge Mr Dyson Heydon should be stripped of his Order of Australia award, the nation's highest award.
Arthur Stevens reports from Melbourne.

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UK PM Boris Johnson to announce easing of coronavirus lockdown restrictions


Cinemas, museums and galleries will be able to reopen in England from 4th July.

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to announce a further easing of coronavirus lockdown restrictions, including confirmation that venues closed since the middle of March can soon welcome visitors, providing safety measures are in place.

From London, Benji Hyer reports. 

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Fears rise of a second wave in Europe

Fears of a second wave of COVID-19 infection are rising in Europe with new cases reported in Spain, Portugal and Germany. 

New cases have also been reported in Lombardy in Italy, once the epicentre of the virus on the continent. 

Lucy Hough is our Europe Correspondent.

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UK TO REOPEN PUBS, RESTAURANTS

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to announce later that many pubs, cinemas, restaurants, galleries and museums can reopen from July 4th.

He's also due to set out new guidelines on social distancing, which will feed into plans to reopen sectors of the economy closed because of Covid-19.

The government may relax current guidance which requires people keep 2 metres away from others.

Sally Pickles owns a pub in Cornwall and says she's ready to go.

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Indian Army: India and China will disengage in Ladakh

India says its border talks with China were 'positive' and that both sides have agreed to disengage in Ladakh.

This is the second time that military leaders from both countries held talks after last week's violent face-off in which 20 Indian soldiers were killed.

Neha Poonia has more from New Delhi.

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India-China hold border talks after deadly clash

Indian and Chinese military leaders held marathon talks on Monday to discuss the ongoing border stand-off in the Ladakh region of the Himalayas.

Sources say no headway has been made even as diplomatic talks are expected later this week.

Exactly one week ago, India and Chinese soldiers clashed in Ladakh. 20 Indian soldiers were killed- the deadliest face-off along the shared border in nearly 50 years.

Neha Poonia has more.

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EU leaders warn China of consequences over HK national security law

European Union leaders have warned China of "very negative consequences" over its plan to introduce a national security law in Hong Kong.

Richard Kimber has the latest.

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US DOJ investigating noose found in Bubba Wallace's stall

The US Department of Justice says it is investigating the noose that was found in NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace's garage stall.

Wallace is the only black driver in NASCAR's top series and had called for a ban on confederate flags which NASCAR subsequently implemented.

Our correspondent Jagruti Dave has more.

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Apple to Design Own Processors

Apple has confirmed it will design the processors inside its new Mac computers. 

That marks the end of a 15 year partnership with Intel. 

Technology Correspondent Rachel Silverman has more. 


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Monday, June 22, 2020

South Sudan says it will pay African Union


South Sudan says it is working to pay the fees it owes the African Union and other regional organisations. 

The country has been suspended by the continental body for failing to make annual contributions amounting to having accumulated arrears of over 9 million dollars. 


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Trump Issuing Order Limiting Foreign Workers

US President Donald Trump is issuing an executive order barring many categories of foreign workers and curbing immigration visas through the end of 2020. 

The new restrictions extend and expand on a temporary immigration ban the US president introduced in April. 

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 


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U.S. markets post more gains despite Covid-19 spikes

Wall Street started the trading week in buoyant mood led by another
strong day for the technology sector.

The U.S. economic reopening once again helped offset investor concerns
over Covid-19 infection spikes across a number of states.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Tanzania to build over 300 new irrigation projects in 5 years

Tanzania's National Irrigation Commission said on Sunday plans were afoot to build 384 new agricultural irrigation projects worth 426 million U.S. dollars) across the country in the next five years.


Daniel Kijo reports

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U.S. coronavirus outbreak: cases surge in western and southern states


In the U.S., 23 states have seen a rise in new coronavirus cases compared to the previous week.

A top White House advisor also says the Trump administration is preparing for a possible second wave in the autumn.

Our U.S. correspondent Giles Gibson has more.

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Controversial statue of President Roosevelt to be removed from New York

A statue of former American President Theodore Roosevelt in New York
is to be removed, following a backlash against controversial
monuments.

President Trump has called the decision 'rediculous'

Sarah Walton reports from New York.

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Outdoor dining returns as New York City enters reopening phase two

Outdoor dining is returning to New York City as it enters phase two of
its economic reopening plan.

New York was the epicenter of the Covid-19 outbreak in the United
States but cases in the city have declined dramatically over recent
months.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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UK PM TO ANNOUNCE TUESDAY IF PUBS CAN REOPEN

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to announce on Tuesday whether the hospitality and tourism sectors can reopen in England on July 4th.

The 2m social distancing rule is also set to be relaxed. 

Holly Hudson has more. 

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EU-China summit talks aim to cool tensions on Hong Kong, coronavirus

Chinese and EU leaders are holding video summit on Monday amid rising tensions over Beijing's actions in Hong Kong and new tariffs on Chinese firms. 

The heads of the EU's institutions will also discuss the COVID-19 crisis, in the first formal talks since the EU accused China of a campaign of disinformation around the pandemic. 

Lucy Hough is in Brussels. 

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