Wednesday, June 24, 2020

Federal appeals court orders dismissal of Michael Flynn case


A federal appeals court has ordered the dismissal of the criminal case against Michael Flynn, U.S. President Trump's former national security advisor.

A judge in a lower court had previously decided not to drop the case.

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has more.

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US weighs additional $3.1bn tariffs on European goods in aircraft subsidies dispute

The United States is considering putting tariffs on $3.1 billion of European products - ranging from British biscuits to German camera lenses.


The move stems from a dispute over aircraft subsidies involving Europe's Airbus and U.S. rival Boeing.


Kate Fisher reports from Washington


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U.S. Justice Department considers investigation of Minneapolis Police

The U.S. Justice Department is considering investigating the
Minneapolis Police Department following the death of George Floyd.

It would examine the wider behavior of the force.

Sarah Walton reports

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New York sees surge in shootings

In the first three weeks of June New York City has recorded 125
shootings, that's twice as many during that period the year before.

More than a dozen people have been fatally shot and comes at a time
when policing practices are under fire.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Belgium announces further easing of lockdown restrictions

Belgium has accelerated its lockdown exit, announcing a further loosening of the restrictions to contain the spread of COVID-19. 

Prime Minister Sophie Wilmès (Will-mez) announced Phase 4 will begin on the 1st July. 

Lucy Hough has more from Brussels. 

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"Mass action" launched for students affected by COVID-19 lockdown in UK

Hundreds of thousands of students in the UK who have missed out on their studies because of the coronavirus lockdown are being told to sign up for compensation.


The National Union of Students, or NUS, wants debt relief for students who have faced disruption since universities closed their doors.


It can cost almost £10,000 to study an undergraduate course at a British institution.


From London, Benji Hyer reports.  


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UK HEALTH LEADERS WARN OF SECOND WAVE

Health leaders in the UK have warned that the country must prepare for a second wave of the coronavirus. 

It comes after Boris Johnson announced a further easing of Britain's lockdown.

Holly Hudson has more.

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UN Peacekeeper Killed in Eastern DR Congo

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The United Nations has condemned an attack by rebels in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo which left one UN peacekeeper dead and another injured.

The attack is reported to have been carried out by the Allied Democratic Forces on Monday.

Chris Ocamringa reports.

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EU considers banning US visitors as borders reopen

The EU is considering including the US on a list of countries barred from entry due to COVID-19 risk . 

American visitors could be included on a list which also includes Brazil and Russia. 

It comes as EU ambassadors on Wednesday seek to agree on how to reopen Europe's external borders by early July. 

Lucy Hough has more from Brussels. 

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Uganda Temporarily Opens its Border to Refugees

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Uganda has temporarily opened its border to thousands of Congolese refugees fleeing ethnic violence.

In March the East African country closed its borders as a measure to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Isabel Nakirya reports.

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AUSTRALIA: Victorian State government calls in the army to assist as coronavirus spikes

Panic buying has returned to Australian supermarkets as a coronavirus spike continues in the State of Victoria, with the Australian Defence Force called in to assist.
Arthur Stevens reports from Melbourne.

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WARNINGS OVER 'SECOND WAVE' AS UK EASES LOCKDOWN

Health leaders in the UK are warning the government must now prepare for a second wave of coronavirus.

The message from the Royal Colleges of Physicians, Surgeons, GPs and Nursing - follows confirmation of the biggest easing of the lockdown in England so far.

Many restrictions will be relaxed on Saturday July 4th, including for pubs, cinemas, and hairdressers.

The government says it's moving cautiously, and following scientific advice.

But GP Dr Louise Irvine says she's terrified.

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Indian Government asks sellers to disclose 'country of origin' on its e-commerce platform

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The Indian government is asking sellers on its e-commerce platform to disclose the country of origin for the products.

Reports say it's being done to segregate Chinese-made products from the rest.

Ishan Garg has more on this from New Delhi.

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Hong Kong's biggest pro-democracy march may face ban

After a meeting with the police, organisers of Hong Kong's biggest annual pro-democracy march on July 1st, say they are certain it will be banned this year. 

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.


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Hong Kong's biggest pro-democracy march may face ban

After a meeting with the police, organisers of Hong Kong's biggest annual pro-democracy march on July 1st, say they are certain it will be banned this year. 

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.


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Louisville Police fire officer involved in Breonna Taylor shooting

Louisville Police Department has fired one of the officers involved in the fatal shooting of 26 year old emergency room technician Breonna Taylor.

Taylor, an African American woman, was killed in March after police entered her apartment using a "no-knock" warrant and fired 10 shots inside.

Our correspondent Jagruti Dave has more.

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Japan’s virus response package stuck behind red tape

At more than 40% of Japan's GDP, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has boasted that his coronavirus response package is the world's biggest. However, a new Bloomberg report shows that much of it remains stuck in Japan's aging administrative pipeline, blocked by paperwork, complexity and lack of staff. Grace Lee reports from Tokyo.


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US Justice Department lawyer to testify of political influence in Roger Stone case

A lawyer in the US Department of Justice is expected to testify in front of Congress that politics influenced the Department's handling of Roger Stone's case.

Stone is a former associate of President Trump and was convicted in November of lying to the police and of witness tampering.

Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more.

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FBI concludes NASCAR driver was not a hate crime target

The FBI has found that NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace was not a target of hate crime, after it investigated the discovery of a noose in his locker on Sunday.

Wallace is the only black driver in NASCAR's top series and has spoken out about the Black Lives Matter movement in the wake of George Floyd's killing in Minneapolis.

Our Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more.

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Tuesday, June 23, 2020

Kim Jong-un suspends military plans against S. Korea

North Korea leader Kim Jong-un has suspended military retaliation plans against South Korea. In recent weeks, his government has ramped up threats against the South.

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.

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