Tuesday, August 11, 2020

Losses on Wall Street with major losses for the tech sector

It was a bad day of trading Tuesday for some major tech firms with
traders instead focusing on firms that benefit more from the country's
economic reopening.

Florida has posted a record daily coronavirus death toll but infection
rates do appear to be declining across the U.S.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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TANZANIA AWARDED SAFE TRAVELS AWARD

Tanzania has been awarded the Safe travel stamp by the World Travel and Tourism Council.

The stamp was given as recognition of the safety protocols introduced by the Government of Tanzania to ensure the safety of domestic and international travelers.

 

The tourism sector contributes almost 17.2 percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and 25 percent of all forex revenues.

 

Daniel Kijo has more.

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Ghanaian students intensify calls for schools to reopen

In Ghana, calls for schools to reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic are intensifying. The government shutdown all schools in March to curb the spread of COVID-19. As the next academic year, which starts in September approaches, many students want the government to allow schools to reopen.

Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports from Accra.

 

 

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UN Security Council to vote on extending Iran arms embargo

The United Nations Security Council is expected to vote this week on a controversial U.S. proposal to extend an arms embargo on Iran indefinitely.


Council diplomats fear it could threaten what's left of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal that limits Tehran's nuclear activities in exchange for sanctions relief.


Our U.N. Correspondent Liling Tan explains. 


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US orders Hong Kong goods to carry 'Made in China' label

Goods made in Hong Kong will soon be labelled 'Made in China' as the
United States changes its rules following Beijing's new security law.

It means items exported to the US will be subject to the same tariffs
imposed on mainland China.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Big companies seek to hire 100,000 minority, low income New Yorkers

Leaders from 27 companies have pledged to hire 100,000 Black, Asian
and Latino New Yorkers from low income communities.

Leaders from JP Morgan, Microsoft, Amazon and Google are all taking
part in the New York Jobs CEO Council.

William Denselow reports from New York.


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Trump considers re-entry ban for Americans who may have coronavirus.

The White House is thought to be considering plans to ban U.S.
citizens from entering the country from Mexico if they're suspected of
having coronavirus.

It comes days after COVID-19 cases in America passed the 5 million mark.

Sarah Walton reports

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Russia registers world's first coronavirus vaccine

Russia has registered the first vaccine in the world against COVID-19. Critics say the registration has been rushed and it's too early to know whether it is safe or effective. Julia Chapman reports from Moscow.

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UK employment level declines by biggest amount in over a decade

Employment in the UK has fallen by the largest amount in more than a decade. 


The number of people in work decreased by 220,000 between April and June, according to the Office for National Statistics -- that's the largest quarterly decrease since the financial crisis of 2009. 


Yet, as Benji Hyer reports from London, that's not as much as initially feared. 


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France holds special defence council to discuss Niger attack

The French president is chairing a special sitting of ministers today/on Tuesday to discuss the killing of six French aid workers in Niger on Sunday.

Emmanuel Macron has condemned the incident in a giraffe reserve in Niger as a "cowardly attack".

Ross Cullen has more from Paris.

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Uganda Jails Security Officials for Spying for Rwanda

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An Army Court in Uganda has jailed seven security men for spying for Rwanda

The accused are also facing charges of aiding and abetting kidnap.

The row between the countries has been simmering for the past two years forcing Rwanda to seal its borders with Uganda.

Michael Baleke has more from Kampala

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BELARUS OPPOSITION LEADER 'SAFE' IN LITHUANIA

Belarus's opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya is 'safe' in Lithuania, according to the country's foreign minister.

She's fled Belarus after Sunday's disputed election.

Official results said 80% of the vote went to President Alexander Lukashenko.

Protests continued in the capital Minks and other cities for a second day following the poll which the US, UK and EU have condemned.

Journalist Hanna Liubakova is in the capital Minsk - she says demonstrations taking place in small towns is a new phenomenon in the country.

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China expected to allow disqualified Hong Kong lawmakers to stay on

Local media reports in Hong Kong say China is expected to allow four disqualified Hong Kong lawmakers to continue serving in office until the postponed election next year. 

Richard Kimber reports.


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S. Korean baseball takes another step forward amid pandemic

South Korean professional baseball is bringing more fans back to the stands. The league has expanded stadium capacity after no new coronavirus cases have been reported from ball games. 

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul. 

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Volunteers reluctant to be part of Tokyo 2020

According to a recent survey by organizers, more than 60% of volunteers registered for next summer's Tokyo Olympics are worried about how anti-COVID measures will be implemented - and about a quarter said they may no longer participate. Grace Lee reports from Tokyo.


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Secret Service escorts Trump from briefing after shooting near White House

US President Donald Trump was escorted out of the White House briefing room by the Secret Service, after a shooting near the White House.

He returned a few minutes later and said an individual "was shot by Secret Service" outside the White House but that they had the situation "under control".

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.

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Monday, August 10, 2020

A mixed close on Wall Street with stimulus in focus

It was a mixed close on Wall Street to start the trading week with
investors reacting to President Trump's bid to boost unemployment
benefits.

Republicans and Democrats have struggled to find common ground for a
new coronavirus spending package promoting the President to sign
several executive orders over the weekend.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Police Limit Access to Downtown Chicago after Overnight Unrest

The Illinois National Guard has been called in to help control unrest in Chicago. 

Police say they will limit access to the city's downtown after a night of violence and looting. 

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 



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US EPA to roll back rules on methane emissions

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is issuing new rules this week to remove restrictions on methane gas emissions for America's oil and gas companies, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday.


It says the new rules would fulfil a directive from US president Donald Trump to roll back regulations on the US energy industry, which were adopted in 2016.


Our correspondent Liling Tan has the details. 


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Tanzania's NGOs Complain on tough new laws as impacts starts to take effect

Civil Society Organisations in Tanzania have expressed serious concerns over delayed approval of the execution of donor-funded projects, saying the move could tarnish their credibility and that of the country.


Daniel Kijo reports.


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