Wednesday, August 5, 2020

COVID-19 hospitalizations surge in Japan

The number of people hospitalized due to COVID-19 in Japan has increased by more than five times in the past month, as the country continues to record record numbers of infections. Grace Lee brings us the latest from Tokyo.


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Tuesday, August 4, 2020

Gains on Wall Street as investors eye fresh stimulus package

The major U.S. indexes closed the day in positive territory as
lawmakers continue to work towards another stimulus package.

A new relief measure could provide Americans with trillions of dollars
to help offset the economic impact caused by Covid-19.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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[Wrap] Trump on COVID-19 deaths: “it is what it is”

US President Donald Trump has dismissed America's record number of
COVID-19 infections and deaths as "it is what it is".

In an interview he said he had the crisis "under control".

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Covid-19 has caused biggest disruption of education in history: UN

The United Nations Secretary-General warns that Covid-19 has disrupted
the education of more than one billion students.

Antonio Guterres says it's the biggest disruption in history and says
the current situation is a defining moment for the world's youth.

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.

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Hurricane Isaias hits millions on U.S. east coast

Hurricane Isaias [PRON: ee-sigh-EE-ass] has made landfall, battering
the eastern coast of the United States.

Millions of people are under flash flood warnings and thousands of
people are already without power.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Congolese Shot in Rwanda

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Police in the Rwandan capital Kigali have shot dead a Congolese national suspected of being involved in human trafficking.

Authorities say David Shukuru was killed over the weekend as he tried to escape from custody. He was arrested on suspicion of running a network that trafficked young Rwandan women abroad.

Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa

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UK oil company BP sees record losses

UK oil giant BP, one of the largest oil companies in the world, has reported a record $6.7bn loss, as energy demand plummets amid the coronavirus pandemic. 


The second quarter loss was partly a result of the firm's decision to wipe $6.5bn off the value of oil and gas exploration assets back in June in light of the impact of COVID-19. 


From London, Benji Hyer reports. 


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Gorilla Baby Boom at The Bwindi National Park in SW Uganda

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Two babies born within a space of one week among two groups of gorillas at the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in South Western Uganda is causing excitement among conservationists.

This comes a few weeks after the killing of a famous silverback gorilla named Rafiki in the same park.

Isabel Nakirya reports

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Curfew imposed in Indian administered Kashmir

The Indian government has imposed a two-day curfew in Kashmir ahead of the one year anniversary of the revocation of the region's special status.

On August 5 last year, India converted Kashmir- India's only Muslim majority state- into a territory governed by the federal government in Delhi. Kashmir is governed in parts by India and Pakistan but claimed in full by both.

Neha Poonia has more.

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Analysts expect historic decline in Japan’s GDP

Japan's GDP is expected to decline by more than 20 percent in April through June due to the pandemic. Grace Lee has the latest from Tokyo.


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S. Korean court could liquidate Japanese firm assets over labor dispute

On Tuesday, a South Korean court can begin liquidating assets it seized from a Japanese company, though at the risk of causing a serious diplomatic row. 

Bruce Harrison explains from Seoul.

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US should get "substantial portion" of Tiktok sale price says Trump

US President Donald Trump says the government should get a "substantial portion" of the money from the sale of social media app TikTok.

He says unless Microsoft completes a deal by September 15th, TikTok will be banned in America.

From Washington our correspondent Jagruti Dave has the details.

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Monday, August 3, 2020

Microsoft helps power the Nasdaq to a record close

Big gains for tech giants Apple and Microsoft helped the Nasdaq close
the day at an all-time high.

Microsoft closed the day up more than five percent after announcing
plans to proceed with the purchase of TikTok's U.S. operations.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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New York Court Indicates Trump investigation Could Include Bank and Insurance Fraud

The Manhattan District Attorney's office has indicated that U.S. president Donald Trump could be under investigation for bank and insurance fraud.

Trump is already facing scrutiny over alleged hush money payments to two women who say they had affairs with the president.

US correspondent Ira Spitzer has more.


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[Wrap] Trump sets deadline for Microsoft-TikTok deal

US President Donald Trump says Microsoft has until September 15th to
buy social media app TikTok or the Chinese company will be banned in
America.

The Trump administration says the Chinese-owned firm poses a national
security risk and exposes America users' private data to Beijing's
government.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Southern California Fire: Evacuation Orders

More than 8 thousand people Southern in California have been told to evacuate their homes.

The Apple fire east of Los Angeles has spread to more than 41 square miles.

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has more. 


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Eli Lilly begins stage-3 trial of Covid-19 antiviral drug

Eli Lilly has begun its stage-three trial of its promising antiviral treatment against Covid-19.


The American pharmaceutical company announced Monday it is rolling out the large-scale trial for patients in nursing homes and long-term care facilities.


Here's US correspondent Liling Tan with the details. 


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Kenya - Tanzania airport row resolved

Kenya's Transport Cabinet Secretary James Macharia has revealed that Kenya Airways will be flying to Tanzania as the two countries had sorted out the growing diplomatic row between them.

 

Daniel Kijo reports.


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Oldest U.S. Dept. store goes bankrupt

The oldest department store in the United States has filed for bankruptcy.

Lord & Taylor is the latest in a growing number of U.S. department
stores that have filed for bankruptcy since the pandemic hit.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Microsoft confirms TikTok talks continuing

Microsoft says it will continue plans to buy the US operation of
social media app TikTok following a conversation with President Donald
Trump.

The news comes after the US President threatened to ban the Chinese
company over national security concerns.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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