For the first time in four months amid the Covid-19 pandemic, Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea are welcoming back guests.
Grace lee reports from the amusement park.
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Wednesday, July 1, 2020
S. Korea reports first virus spread at school since reopening
South Korea has reported its first case of the coronavirus spreading within a school. The government reopened public schools about a month ago after delaying the start of classes amid the pandemic.
Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.
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Senate approves small business loan extension
The US Senate has approved an extension of the small business lending program known as the PayCheck Protection Program or PPP.
This means small businesses have another 5 weeks in which they can apply for a loan to keep their workforce employed.
Our Washington correspondent Jagruti Dave has more.
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This means small businesses have another 5 weeks in which they can apply for a loan to keep their workforce employed.
Our Washington correspondent Jagruti Dave has more.
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Tuesday, June 30, 2020
Powell and Mnuchin testify on their pandemic response
Jerome Powell, the Chair of the US Federal Reserve has said the future of the US economy is still "extraordinarily uncertain".
Powell testified before a House committee, alongside US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, about their response to the coronavirus pandemic.
From Washington, Jagruti Dave reports.
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Powell testified before a House committee, alongside US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, about their response to the coronavirus pandemic.
From Washington, Jagruti Dave reports.
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Dems disappointed after White House briefing on Russian bounties
The White House press secretary has said that US President Donald Trump has now been briefed on allegations that Russian bounties paid Taliban militants to kill US troops.
It comes after The White House denied Trump was personally briefed on the matter, claiming the intelligence 'wasn't verified'.
United States Correspondent Danielle Robertson has more
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Dow posts best quarter since 1987
It was a strong day of trading on Wall Street Tuesday with the Dow
Jones posting its best quarter since 1987.
The Chair of the Federal Reserve has provided further warnings for the
country's economy but investors were buoyed by some strong economic
data.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Jones posting its best quarter since 1987.
The Chair of the Federal Reserve has provided further warnings for the
country's economy but investors were buoyed by some strong economic
data.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Biden: Trump "failed" Americans with COVID-19 "failures"
US Presidential hopeful, Democrat Joe Biden, has said President Donald
has "failed" the American people in his handling of the COVID-19
pandemic.
With infections topping 2.5 million and predictions of up to 100,000
new cases a day in the coming weeks, Biden attacked the President for
"inaction and failures".
He accused Trump of making matters worse, not better for refusing to
lead by example by wearing a mask.
Joe Biden said the White House was not winning the fight against the virus.
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Biden said Trump must live up to the responsibilities of the job.
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Biden said he would soon be laying out his full plan for tackling the
virus if he's elected in November.
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has "failed" the American people in his handling of the COVID-19
pandemic.
With infections topping 2.5 million and predictions of up to 100,000
new cases a day in the coming weeks, Biden attacked the President for
"inaction and failures".
He accused Trump of making matters worse, not better for refusing to
lead by example by wearing a mask.
Joe Biden said the White House was not winning the fight against the virus.
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Biden said Trump must live up to the responsibilities of the job.
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Biden said he would soon be laying out his full plan for tackling the
virus if he's elected in November.
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Pompeo says Iran could become global threat without UN arms embargo
The U.S Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has warned the UN Security
Council against lifting it's Iranian arms embargo.
The sanctions are due to expire in October as part of the terms of the
2015 nuclear agreement.
The U.S has put forward a draft resolution to extend the embargo indefinitely.
Mike Pompeo has told the Security Council that Iran could become a
global threat without it.
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Council against lifting it's Iranian arms embargo.
The sanctions are due to expire in October as part of the terms of the
2015 nuclear agreement.
The U.S has put forward a draft resolution to extend the embargo indefinitely.
Mike Pompeo has told the Security Council that Iran could become a
global threat without it.
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UPDATE: Dr Anthony Fauci expresses concern about "all or none" approach to reopening in U.S.
Dr Anthony Fauci, one of the U.S. President's top advisors on the coronavirus pandemic, has expressed concern about the recent spike in COVID-19 cases.
In his testimony to the Senate Health Committee on Tuesday, Dr Fauci said people are taking an "all or none" approach as states reopen after lockdowns.
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Dr Anthony Fauci: "no guarantee" of finding a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine
Dr Anthony Fauci, one of the U.S. President's top advisors on the coronavirus pandemic, says "there's no guarantee" of finding a safe and effective vaccine.
But, in his testimony to the Senate Health Committee on Tuesday, Dr Fauci also said vaccines currently under development are showing promising signs.
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Leaders of France and southern Sahara nations meet to discuss fight against armed groups
The French president has travelled to Mauritania for the latest summit between France and the so-called G5 Nations.
Emmanuel Macron is attending talks with the leaders of five southern Sahara nations on the fight against armed groups in the region.
Ross Cullen has more.
Emmanuel Macron is attending talks with the leaders of five southern Sahara nations on the fight against armed groups in the region.
Ross Cullen has more.
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Healthcare workers stage 'day of action' across France
Thousands of healthcare workers are marching across France for the second time in two weeks demanding better pay and working conditions.
Doctors and nurses have been staging protests since before the coronavirus crisis which highlighted the pressures on frontline workers.
Ross Cullen reports from Paris.
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U.S. halts high-tech exports to Hong Kong
The United States is tightening restrictions on exports of high-tech
products and defense equipment to Hong Kong.
This follows China's decision to pass a national security law that
critics say could diminish civil liberties in the city.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports from New York.
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products and defense equipment to Hong Kong.
This follows China's decision to pass a national security law that
critics say could diminish civil liberties in the city.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports from New York.
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EU to keep borders closed to most of the world
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AUSTRALIA: Covid-19 continues to spike in Melbourne - Police patrols called in
Police In Australia are being tasked to patrol certain suburbs of Victoria's capital, Melbourne as the coronavirus continues to spike in the State.
It's led to the government ordering lockdown in specific hotspots.
Arthur Stevens reports from Melbourne
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It's led to the government ordering lockdown in specific hotspots.
Arthur Stevens reports from Melbourne
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UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab condemns China's new national security law
The UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has expressed "deep concern" over reports that China has passed a national security law giving it new powers over Hong Kong. Mr Raab called the move a "grave step."
The legislation set to criminalise secession, subversion and collusion with foreign forces, but will also effectively curtail protests and freedom of speech in the territory.
Benji Hyer has more from London.
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UK IMPOSES FIRST LOCAL LOCKDOWN
The UK government is implementing its first local lockdown in the English city of Leicester, as it experiences an isolated coronavirus outbreak.
While the rest of England further relaxes lockdown measures on July 4, pubs, restaurants and hairdressers in Leicester will not reopen, and non-essential shops and schools will have to close.
Stuart Smith reports from London.
While the rest of England further relaxes lockdown measures on July 4, pubs, restaurants and hairdressers in Leicester will not reopen, and non-essential shops and schools will have to close.
Stuart Smith reports from London.
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India bans 59 Chinese apps including Tik tok
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The Indian government has banned 59 Chinese apps citing security concerns.
The ban includes Tik Tok, a popular app among India's young people and content creators with over 100 million users in India.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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Russia's unemployment rises by 3.5 times
Unemployment in Russia is three and a half times higher than at the start of April. Women have been harder hit than men, according to the figures from the state statistics agency. Moscow Correspondent Lucy Taylor reports.
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LEICESTER BEGINS NEW LOCKDOWN
Leicester is starting a new lockdown - after it became the first UK city to have measures re-imposed because of a coronavirus outbreak.
The government says the city in the East Midlands region has recorded 10% of the country's Covid-19 cases over the last week.
Emma Reid reports from Leicester.
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