Thursday, June 25, 2020

Uganda Repatriates Its Nationals Stranded in Foreign Countries

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Uganda has started repatriating its nationals who were stranded abroad due to COVID-19 lockdowns.

Up to 2,300 Ugandans are reported to be stuck in foreign countries after the country closed its airport in March .

Isabel Nakirya reports.

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AUSTRALIA: Qantas mothballs another 100 aircraft and stands down staff

The coronavirus continues to put a dampener on Australia's aviation industry with the downturn forcing Qantas to mothball at least a hundred of its fleet and cut more employees from its workforce.
Arthur Stevens reports

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Delhi becomes the biggest COVID hotspot in India

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With over 70,000 cases of COVID 19, Delhi is now India's biggest coronavirus hotspot.

The capital state has been seeing over 3000 fresh cases for the past three consecutive days.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi

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UK AIR BRIDGES 'CLOSE TO BEING AGREED'

It's reported the UK is close to deciding which countries can be exempted from its quarantine rules for international arrivals.

So-called 'air bridges' or 'travel corridors' are being discussed with parts of the world considered to have Covid-19 outbreaks under control.

France, Spain, and Italy are expected to be in the first tranche.

Rachel Venables reports from London.

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Voting begins in Russian referendum

Russians will begin voting on Thursday on amendments to the constitution, one of which would reset Vladimir Putin's term limits. The vote is being held over seven days to allow for precautionary measures at polling stations, as Russia continues to record more than 7,000 COVID-19 cases every day. Julia Chapman has more.

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Remains of 147 S. Korean soldiers finally return home

The remains of 147 South Korean soldiers killed during the Korean War have returned home to the Korean Peninsula. The repatriation coincides with the anniversary of the start of the war, 70 years ago this Thursday.

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.

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Wednesday, June 24, 2020

Deaths from Coronavirus Surge in Latin America

The coronavirus is surging through Latin America and the Caribbean with record breaking force. Latest statistics show more than 100 thousand people there have died from Covid-19.  Our Latin American Correspondent Mary Triny Mena reports from Caracas. 


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US has highest level of COVID-19 cases in two months

New Covid-19 cases in the US have risen to their highest level in two months as the country pushes ahead with reopening plans.

Medical experts are warning that the coming weeks will be crucial to stem the outbreaks.

Danielle Robertson reports from Los Angeles

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Ahmaud Arbery: grand jury indicts three men on murder charges

Three white men accused of shooting dead an unarmed black man in the
U.S. state of Georgia, have been indicted by a grand jury.

The death of Ahmaud Arbery in February was caught on camera.

Sarah Walton reports

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Trump: US reducing number of troops in Germany

US President Donald Trump says he will be reducing the size of the US military in Germany to around 25,000 troops.

He was speaking at a joint press conference with the President of Poland which was held in the Rose Garden of the White House.

Our Correspondent Jagruti Dave reports from Washington

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Markets tumble as Covid-19 cases surge across parts of the U.S.

U.S. stocks traded sharply lower Wednesday as a number of states
battle a surge in Covid-19 cases.

Wall Street also reacting to fresh concerns of trade tension with Europe.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Federal prosecutor says Trump ally Roger Stone received special treatment


A federal prosecutor says Roger Stone was given special treatment due to his relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump.

Aaron Zelinsky was testifying to the House Judiciary Committee about Stone's sentencing after the political operative was found guilty of lying to Congress, witness-tampering and several other charges.

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Former Justice Department official slams U.S. Attorney General William Barr


A former top Justice Department official has slammed U.S. Attorney General William Barr during a Congressional hearing into political interference.

Ex-Deputy Attorney General, Donald Ayer, told the House Judiciary Committee that Barr does not believe in the department's core principle, that no person is above the law:

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Three states to quarantine visitors from state with high Covid-19 infection levels

New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are set to quarantine visitors
traveling from other U.S. states seeing a surge in Covid-19
infections.

For months New York was the epicenter of the country's coronavirus
outbreak but unlike a number of parts of the country, cases in the
Empire State are on the decline.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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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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