Dozens of US politicians and aides are being tested for COVID-19 after
President Donald Trump tested positive for the virus.
It throws his presidential campaign into turmoil with just a month
until election day.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Friday, October 2, 2020
Hiring slows in last jobs report before U.S. elections
The final jobs report released before the U.S. presidential elections
shows the pace of hiring in the country has slowed.
But the unemployment rate has fallen to 7.9 percent which is more than
analysts expected.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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shows the pace of hiring in the country has slowed.
But the unemployment rate has fallen to 7.9 percent which is more than
analysts expected.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Merkel sends "best wishes" to Donald Trump
World leaders have been responding to the news President Trump has tested positive for Covid-19. In Germany, Chancellor Angela Merkel wished the President and the First Lady a speedy recovery.
In Berlin, Trent Murray has more.
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EU leaders impose sanctions on 40 Belarusian officials
EU leaders have agreed to impose sanctions on 40 Belarusian officials, 55 days since protests in the country began in the wake of August's election.
Belarus has announced retaliatory sanctions on the EU in response to the measures.
Lucy Hough is our Correspondent in Brussels.
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Hope for ceasefire emerges as fighting on Azeri-Armenian border continues
Fighting on the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, former soviet republics has intensified, with more casualties reported on Friday. Yerevan indicated it's ready to discuss a ceasefire with international mediators, while refusing to negotiate with Baku and its ally Turkey, whom it accused of waging a large-scale aggression against the Armenian people. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.
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EU imposes sanctions on Belarus
INTRO: EU leaders have agreed to impose sanctions on 40 Belarus officials over the rigging of the presidential election, excluding President Alexander Lukashenko. The decision came after hours of difficult negotiations in Brussels. Galina Polonskaya has more.
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CALLS FOR UK MP WHO TOOK TRAIN WITH CORONAVIRUS TO RESIGN
A UK MP who travelled hundreds miles on a train after testing positive for Covid-19 is facing calls to resign.
Margaret Ferrier has apologized and has been suspended from her party.
Holly Hudson has more.
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More to do on women's rights: Angela Merkel
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has encouraged other world leaders to do more to protect women's rights. She used a speech at the UN to say faster progress needs to be made.
Trent Murray reports.
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Uganda Stops Repeat Tests For COVID-19 Patients
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As Uganda struggles with surging COVID-19 cases, the health Ministry says it's stopped repeat tests for recovering patients.
Repeat tests are normally done to check whether the virus has completely been eliminated from the body.
The country has run out of hospital beds for COVID-19 patients and is trying to free space for the increasing cases.
Isabel Nakirya reports
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India crosses 6.39 million COVID 19 cases
COVID-19 cases in India continue to rise at a fast pace as the country moves into the fifth phase of reopening the economy.
The country added more than 81,000 COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, taking the country's total caseload to over 6.39 million.
Sreoshi Mukherjee reports.
The country added more than 81,000 COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, taking the country's total caseload to over 6.39 million.
Sreoshi Mukherjee reports.
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TRUMP AND MELANIA POSITIVE FOR COVID-19
US President Donald Trump and his wife Melania have tested positive for coronavirus.
The US President's confirmed their results in a tweet, and says they'll now start their "quarantine and recovery process immediately".
Mr Trump and the first lady had already been self-isolating after one of his top aides contracted Covid-19.
Scott Lucas of the University of Birmingham says it has an immediate effect on the election campaign.
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TRUMP TESTS POSITIVE FOR COVID-19
US President Donald Trump and his wife Melania have tested positive for coronavirus.
The US President's confirmed their results in a tweet, and says they'll now start their "quarantine and recovery process immediately".
Mr Trump and the first lady had already been self-isolating after one of his top aides contracted Covid-19.
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.
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Australia – Trans Tasman Flights To Resume
A limited travel bubble between Australia and New Zealand has been finalised, with flights expected to resume in two weeks.
Shaun Bindley reports
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Trump Aide Hope Hicks tests positive for Covid-19
A top aide to US President Donald Trump has reportedly tested positive for Covid-19.
Hope Hicks, who is the President's counselor, travelled with the President on Air Force One several times this week.
From Washington Jagruti Dave reports:
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Hope Hicks, who is the President's counselor, travelled with the President on Air Force One several times this week.
From Washington Jagruti Dave reports:
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Texas Governor limits early mail-in voting sites
The governor of Texas has limited the number of available sites for early mail-in voting in his state.
Governor Greg Abbott issued an order only allowing one location per county.
Our US correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.
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Governor Greg Abbott issued an order only allowing one location per county.
Our US correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.
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Thursday, October 1, 2020
California to Consider Reparations for Slavery
California has passed a law creating a task force to explore how the state might provide reparations for slavery.
It's the first bill of its kind in any US state.
Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco.
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US jobless claims remain under 1 million but thousands more layoffs to come
The number of people claiming unemployment insurance for the first time in the US, has remained under a million for the fifth consecutive week.
But at 873,000, the total is still well above anything the U.S. had seen since before the pandemic.
More recently announced layoffs suggest the labor market is going to become weaker after several months of gains.
US Correspondent Kate Fisher reports
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Coronavirus spending package negotiations dominate Wall St. sentiment
There were gains on Wall Street Thursday as traders held out hope that
U.S. lawmakers can reach a deal on another coronavirus spending
package.
And economic data suggests the U.S. economy continues to rebound but
analysts warn the pace of recovery may be slowing.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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U.S. lawmakers can reach a deal on another coronavirus spending
package.
And economic data suggests the U.S. economy continues to rebound but
analysts warn the pace of recovery may be slowing.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Trump Admin Drops Refugee Cap to Historic Low
The Trump administration has capped the number of refugees it will admit into the United States next year at a historic low.
The State Department sent its notification to Congress just hours before the start of the government's fiscal year.
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has more.
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New York City schools reopen after 6 month coronavirus closure
Schools have now fully reopened in New York, nearly half a year after
the city became the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic.
But many pupils are still being taught at home.
Sarah Walton reports
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the city became the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic.
But many pupils are still being taught at home.
Sarah Walton reports
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