Barbados has announced its intention to remove Britain's Queen Elizabeth as its head of state and become a republic by November, 2021.
Holly Hudson has more.
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Wednesday, September 16, 2020
EU chief delivered landmark state of the union address
EU Commission chief Ursula von Der Leyen has delivered her first landmark state of the union address, pledging action on the coronavirus pandemic, climate change and migration.
She warned the UK that it must uphold the terms of the Brexit divorce deal, which she said cannot be unilaterally changed.
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UK rescues child from Syria caught up in Islamic State conflict
The UK has rescued a British child from Syria as part of an effort to help bring back minors left stranded in the fallout from the conflict with the militant group Islamic State.
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab tweeted on Wednesday that "safely facilitating the return of orphans or unaccompanied British children, where possible, is the right thing to do."
From London, Benji Hyer reports.
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AUSTRALIA: Regional Victoria lockdowns start to ease
Things have changed in Australia's southern state of Victoria because of the pandemic, and better for some than others.
The Metropolitan area of Melbourne remains in Stage 4 lockdown, whilst regional areas of the state are moving to more relaxed regulations.
Arthur Stevens reports from Melbourne.
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The Metropolitan area of Melbourne remains in Stage 4 lockdown, whilst regional areas of the state are moving to more relaxed regulations.
Arthur Stevens reports from Melbourne.
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India crosses the 5 million mark of COVID 19 cases
India's now recorded over 5 million confirmed coronavirus cases.
It follows a jump of over 90 000 cases in the last 24 hours to become the second country in the world to pass the 5 million mark.
Sreoshi Mukherjee reports -
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It follows a jump of over 90 000 cases in the last 24 hours to become the second country in the world to pass the 5 million mark.
Sreoshi Mukherjee reports -
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UK GOVT UNDER FIRE OVER TESTING
The UK government is to prioritise coronavirus testing for healthcare workers and patients, and people in care homes.
It comes after widespread problems with people securing covid-19 tests, despite displaying potential symptoms.
The government says there's been a surge in demand for testing which has caused laboratories which process the tests to become overwhelmed.
Christina Pagel of University College London says it's a dangerous moment.
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China Calls on US to Respect WTO Ruling
China has called on the US to respect the World Trade Organisation's ruling that its tariffs on Chinese goods violated trade rules.
The Ministry of Commerce alsi said it hopes Washington will take concrete actions to meet China halfway to preserve the multilateral trade system.
Patrick Fok reports from Beijing
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The Ministry of Commerce alsi said it hopes Washington will take concrete actions to meet China halfway to preserve the multilateral trade system.
Patrick Fok reports from Beijing
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Australia – International travel cap to increase
With Covid 19 infection outbreaks across Australia continuing to ease, the federal government says it will boost the number of Australians allowed to return to the country.
Shaun Bindley is in Brisbane
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President Trump says he "up-played" coronavirus pandemic
President Trump has said he 'up-played' the coronavirus pandemic at a town hall in the crucial battleground state of Pennsylvania.
This is in contrast to his recorded comments to journalist Bob Woodward where he admitted to downplaying the pandemic .
Our correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.
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This is in contrast to his recorded comments to journalist Bob Woodward where he admitted to downplaying the pandemic .
Our correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.
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Hong Kong launches third COVID-19 stimulus package
The Hong Kong government has unveiled its third stimulus package to help the economy recover from the impact of the coronavirus.
It's spending more than three billion US dollars, with much of the funding dedicated to combating the further spread of Covid-19.
Richard Kimber reports.
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Ethiopia starts repatriating citizens from Saudi Arabia
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Ethiopia has started repatriating citizensitsstrandedcitizensin Saudi Arabia due to the coronavirus pandemic.Over the next three weeks at least it is expected 1,440 people will be brought home.The first group of 300 will arrive on Wednesday.Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa:Voice Over
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Tuesday, September 15, 2020
S&P 500 and Nasdaq gain while Dow closes flat
WALL STREET: The S&P 500 Hundred and Nasdaq closed up off the back of
gains for tech companies.
It comes as the Federal Reserve begins its two day policy meeting.
Sarah Walton reports
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gains for tech companies.
It comes as the Federal Reserve begins its two day policy meeting.
Sarah Walton reports
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Family of Breonna Taylor with $12 million settlement
The family of an African American woman shot dead by police in her own
home, is to get a $12 million settlement from the city of Louisville
in Kentucky.
Breonna Taylor was killed in March.
Sarah Walton reports.
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home, is to get a $12 million settlement from the city of Louisville
in Kentucky.
Breonna Taylor was killed in March.
Sarah Walton reports.
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[Wrap] UAE, Bahrain, Israel sign normalization deal
The United Arab Emirates and Bahrain have signed a historic agreement
with Israel to normalize relations after decades of isolating the
Jewish state.
The deal, brokered by the Trump administration, is also a major
foriegn policy coup just ahead of November's presidential election.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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[ALT] President Trump says he expects more countries to normalize
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with Israel to normalize relations after decades of isolating the
Jewish state.
The deal, brokered by the Trump administration, is also a major
foriegn policy coup just ahead of November's presidential election.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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[ALT] President Trump says he expects more countries to normalize
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Smoke from West Coast Wildfires Spreads Across United States
The blanket of smoke from the wildfires burning on the west coast of the United States has spread across the country.
Some flights have been suspended out of Oregon and Washington, because of the thick smoke and haze.
Rachel Silverman has this report on the wildfires.
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TWO rules US tariffs on China unlawful
The World Trade Organization has ruled that US tariffs on Chinese goods violate trade laws.
The decision from the international body vindicates China, but the United States is expected to veto the ruling.
Here's US correspondent Liling Tan with the details.
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Report: Justice Department Opens Criminal Investigation Over Bolton Book
Federal Prosecutors have launched a criminal investigation over the publication of former U.S. national security advisor John Bolton's book, according to media reports.
The Trump administration had tried to stop publication, which is highly critical of the president, on national security grounds.
US correspondent Ira Spitzer has more.
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UAE-Bahrain-Israel signing historic agreement in DC
The United Arab Emirates and Bahrain are signing a historic agreement
with Israel to normalize relations.
The deal, brokered by the Trump administration, is being signed at the
White House.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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with Israel to normalize relations.
The deal, brokered by the Trump administration, is being signed at the
White House.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Uganda Refugee Killings
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The UN refugee agency is calling for an investigation into the death of 10 refugees in a settlement in Northern Uganda.
Police in Uganda say the death occurred after a dispute between the local community and South Sudan refugees turned violent.
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Managing Editor, Africa
TV Correspondent
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EU plans larger role in rebuilding of Moria migrant camp
The European Union has said it is open to playing a bigger role in rebuilding and running the Moria camp on the Greek island of Lesbos.
It comes as German Chancellor Angela Merkel said she was willing to admit hundreds of refugees whose makeshift homes were destroyed in last week's fire.
Lucy Hough has more from Brussels.
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