The United States has reported a large jump in new daily infections of
COVID-19, with more than 77,000 cases in a single day.
It comes at a time when states are pushing back reopening plans, while
some local officials battle over mandates to wear masks.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Friday, July 17, 2020
Attorney General warns against U.S. firms acting as Chinese pawns
U.S. Attorney General William Barr has warned against U.S. companies
serving as Chinese pawns.
Barr says Beijing is seeking to exploit and destroy U.S. institutions
and comes at a time of deteriorating ties between the two nation.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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serving as Chinese pawns.
Barr says Beijing is seeking to exploit and destroy U.S. institutions
and comes at a time of deteriorating ties between the two nation.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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UK GOVERNMENT BOOSTS LOCAL AUTHORITY POWERS FOR LOCAL LOCKDOWNS
The UK's local authorities will be granted special powers for local lockdowns to tackle coronavirus infection.
The Prime Minister, Boris Johson, hopes the broad powers mean smaller lockdowns can be initiated faster - and more precisely - in high infection areas.
Stuart Smith reports from London.
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The Prime Minister, Boris Johson, hopes the broad powers mean smaller lockdowns can be initiated faster - and more precisely - in high infection areas.
Stuart Smith reports from London.
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Hundreds of Boko Haram insurgents repent, take oath of allegiance
More than 600 Boko Haram insurgents have denounced their membership and sworn Oaths of allegiance to the federal republic of Nigeria. It's part of successes recorded by the Nigeria military in the war against terrorism.
Correspondent Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja
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India's Defence Minister Visits Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh
India's Defence Minister - Rajnath Singh reached Leh on Friday morning for a two-day visit.
This is his first visit to the Himalayan region since the tensions between India and China started.
Sreoshi Mukherjee reports.
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This is his first visit to the Himalayan region since the tensions between India and China started.
Sreoshi Mukherjee reports.
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EXTRA FUNDING FOR NHS AHEAD OF POSSIBLE SECOND WAVE
The UK's National Health Service is being allocated an extra $3.75bn in funding to prepare for a possible second wave of coronavirus
The government is warning the NHS needs to be prepared for a spike in infections during the winter.
One report commissioned by UK officials suggested hospitals in Britain could see 120 000 deaths over the winter period.
But Cabinet Minister James Brokenshire says that is 'a worst case scenario' based on government not taking action.
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Russia says no need to hack vaccine trials
The head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund says allegations of Russian hacking are an effort to taint the reputation of Russia's own potential vaccines. Western intelligence agencies say Russian actors have targeted vaccine developers abroad. Julia Chapman has more from Moscow.
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Australia: Infections soar as Covid testing increased
Three more people have died in the Australian state of Victoria with 428 new cases of coronavirus overnight.
Shaun Bindley reports from Australia
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India's coronavirus cases surge to more than one million
The number of confirmed coronavirus infections in India has crossed the one million mark.
It's the third worst-affected country globally in terms of numbers.
Figures from the country's health ministry released on Friday revealed another record daily increase of almost 35,000 cases.
Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai
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It's the third worst-affected country globally in terms of numbers.
Figures from the country's health ministry released on Friday revealed another record daily increase of almost 35,000 cases.
Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai
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Confirmed US Covid-19 Cases top 3.5 million
There are more than 3.5 million confirmed coronavirus cases in the United States, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University.
It comes as a growing number of states are requiring people to wear face coverings in public, and as the Trump administration continues to push for schools to reopen.
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington
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It comes as a growing number of states are requiring people to wear face coverings in public, and as the Trump administration continues to push for schools to reopen.
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington
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Accuser of late Mayor Park makes new claims in sex abuse case
The former secretary who accused Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon of sexual harassment has come forward with more allegations. Mayor Park was found dead last week from an apparent suicide around the time the claims against him became public.
Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.
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Hong Kong targets taxi drivers for Covid-19 tests
The Hong Kong government is launching a Covid testing program for the city's taxi drivers, in a bid to reduce the local transmission of the virus after the number of cases hit a record high.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Thursday, July 16, 2020
Strong retail sales can’t mask Covid-19 fears on Wall Street
The Dow Jones has snapped its four day hot streak despite the release
of better-than-expected retail sales.
1.3 million Americans filed for initial jobless claims and there are
concerns that a rise in Covid-19 infections will keep many Americans
out of work.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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of better-than-expected retail sales.
1.3 million Americans filed for initial jobless claims and there are
concerns that a rise in Covid-19 infections will keep many Americans
out of work.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Retailers Require Face Masks
Major US retailers are announcing requirements for their customers to wear face masks.
It's part of their efforts to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Rachel Silverman has details.
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U.S. Executes Second Inmate This Week After
The US has executed a second inmate this week, killing a man that lawyers say had dementia.
Wesley Purkey was put to death at the Federal Correctional Complex in Terre Haute, Indiana.
United States Correspondent Danielle Robertson has more.
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China accuses U.S. of “bullying”
China has warned the U.S. that any attempts at bullying will be met
with a resolute counter attack.
The comments come in the wake of President Donald Trump signing the
Hong Kong Autonomy Act into law.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports
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with a resolute counter attack.
The comments come in the wake of President Donald Trump signing the
Hong Kong Autonomy Act into law.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports
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US, UK, Canada accuse Russia of COVID-19 hack
The United States, the United Kingdom and Canada have accused Russia
of attempting to hack companies working on COVID-19 vaccines.
It's not clear which organizations have been targeted or if the
hackers managed to steal information.
Russia has denied the accusations.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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of attempting to hack companies working on COVID-19 vaccines.
It's not clear which organizations have been targeted or if the
hackers managed to steal information.
Russia has denied the accusations.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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Russian officials deny vaccine hacking allegations
Russian officials have denied accusations by western intelligence agencies of targeting coronavirus vaccine development programmes. On the same day, the British government accused Russian actors of interfering in the UK general election. Julia Chapman has more.
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Call for Elections to End South Sudan Crisis
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Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has called for free and fair elections in South Sudan to end the current political crisis.
Mr. Museveni says he wants all parties in the crisis to work quickly during the transitional period… so that the people of South Sudan are allowed to choose their leaders.
The remarks came during a virtual summit of the leaders of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development.
Michael Baleke reports from Kampala.
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US Jobless claim fall slightly to 1.3 million
The number of Americans applying for jobless claims in the past week fell slightly, even as some US states look to lock down again on spikes in covid 19 cases.
1.3 million people applied for unemployment benefits, down by about 10,000 in the week ended July 11.
U.S. correspondent Liling Tan has the story.
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