Thursday, October 8, 2020

Contracting coronavirus was a "blessing from God" says Trump in new video

Contracting coronavirus was a "blessing from God" says US President Donald Trump in a new video posted on social media.

It comes as the President returned to the Oval office despite his diagnosis.

From Washington Jagruti Dave reports.

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Wednesday, October 7, 2020

Facebook to Temporarily Ban Election Ads

Facebook says it plans to temporarily stop running all social issue, electoral, or political ads in the U.S. after the polls close on November 3rd.

Google has said it will implement a similar ban.

Silicon Valley Correspondent Rachel Silverman has more. 


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U.S. stocks rise on hopes of targeted stimulus

There were big gains on Wall Street Wednesday after President Trump
signaled support for targeted stimulus measurers.

It comes a day after the President announced that he would not
negotiate with Democrats until after the election.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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President Trump coronavirus "symptom-free" for more than 24 hours


US President Donald Trump's physician says he's been coronavirus symptom-free for more than 24 hours.

The White House announced late last week that the President had tested positive for COVID-19, before he spent the weekend in a military hospital.

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has more.

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Derek Chauvin Released on Bail

The former Minneapolis police officer seen kneeling on George Floyd's neck has been released from custody. 

Floyd's death ignited a national protest movement over police brutality and racial injustice. 

US Corespondent Rachel Silverman has details. 


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Two alleged members of "Beatles" IS cell charged in US

Two alleged members of the Islamic State have been charge in the US with terrorism offenses over the killing of four American hostages.


Alexanda Kotey and El Shafee Elsheikh are accused of belonging to a cell dubbed "The Beatles" because of their British accents.


Kate Fisher reports from Washington


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Pubs and restaurants in parts of Scotland forced to close

All pubs and restaurants across central Scotland will soon close under new measures aimed at addressing a surge in coronavirus cases.


In other areas of the country, licensed premises will be able to stay open, but can only serve alcohol outdoors.


Our UK correspondent Benji Hyer has more. 


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New case of African Swine Fever in Germany

There's been another case of African Swine Fever found in Germany, with farmers and authorities worried that the disease is still spreading among pigs in the east of the country.

Trent Murray reports from Berlin 

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Judge rules prosecutors can obtain Trump taxes

A federal appeals panel has ruled that prosectors can obtain years of
President Trump's corporate and personal taxes.

The President's legal team say the subpoena should be blocked setting
up and will likely appeal the ruling in the Supreme Court.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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VP debate hours away, as Trump team virus cases rise

Wednesday night's US vice presidential debate will have more COVID-19
precautions including plexiglass barriers.

Vice President Mike Pence and Senator Kamala Harris will meet as the
Trump team continues to see virus cases rise.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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TWO MEN CHARGED IN 2013 KENYA MALL ATTACK


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Two men have been found guilty of aiding al-Qaeda-linked fighters in a 2013 assault on the Westgate Mall in Nairobi, Kenya in which 67 people were killed. Leon Solomon reports

 

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Night-time curfew for Berlin as Covid-19 cases surge

The resurgence of Europe's Covid-19 outbreak has reached Germany, with a nighttime curfew introduced for Berlin. The city is struggling to contain a major spike in coronavirus cases - which experts say is being driven by young people and illegal parties. 

Trent Murray reports from the German capital. 

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Bars and cafes forced to close in Brussels from Thursday for a month

Bars and cafes will be forced to close from Thursday in Brussels.

It comes as around 1 in 7 people in the city are thought to be infected with Covid-19.

Lucy Hough has more Brussels. 

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Opposition splits in Kyrgyzstan

Protests in Kyrgyzstan have continued for a third day as opposition forces failed to unite around one single leader.  President Sooronbay Jeenbekov claims he has the situation under control, but experts say that Kyrgyzstan is once again on the edge of chaos. Galina Polonskaya has more.

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COVID-19 TESTS IN UK THREATENED BY SUPPLY-CHAIN GLITCH

There are warnings that coronavirus and other key National Health Service tests in the UK could be under threat following a supply chain problem with pharmaceutical giant Roche.


A spokesman said Covid-19 tests would be prioritised, but it could take two weeks to fix the issue.


Holly Hudson has more. 


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Belgium to make a u-turn on covid-19 measures

Belgium is reversing course on Covid-19 prevention measures, just weeks after announcing a relaxation of the rules. Under the leadership of a new Prime Minister, measures will be tightened this coming Friday, as a surge in new infections accelerates. Toni Waterman has more.

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UK REFUSES TO RULE OUT 2022 OLYMPIC BOYCOTT OVER XINJIANG

The UK could boycott the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics over the treatment of Uighur Muslims in China.

London is also considering imposing sanctions on Chinese officials responsible for repression.

China denies human rights abuses of the Uighurs in Xinjiang Province.

But UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab says he won't rule out a boycott of the 2022 Games over the issue.

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India's COVID 19 tally nears 7 million but the infection curve dips

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India's COVID 19 tally is nearing the 7 million mark.

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Active cases in the country are showing a downward trend for the past three weeks.

Ishan Garg has more on this from New Delhi.

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Australia – Refugee Numbers Cut In Budget

In Tuesdays federal budget announcement, the Australian government flagged plans to cut the countries humanitarian intake by 5000 people a year.


Shaun Bindley reports


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Quad nations vow to coordinate for free and open Indo-Pacific

The foreign ministers of Japan, the United States, Australia and India have confirmed in a meeting that they will step up coordination to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific, with Washington warning against China's "exploitation, corruption and coercion" of smaller states in the region. Grace Lee has more.


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