Thursday, October 8, 2020

U.S. markets rise despite stimulus uncertainty

The major U.S. indexes closed the day in positive territory with
stimulus talks again dominating investor sentiment.

President Trump has signaled support for a raft of coronavirus
spending packages while rejecting the Democrats 2.2 trillion dollar
proposal.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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FBI: plot to kidnap Michigan Governor foiled


13 people have been charged with plotting against the government of the US state of Michigan, including a plan to kidnap its Democratic governor, Gretchen Whitmer.

Our US correspondent Giles Gibson has more.

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France fears a "wave" of new coronavirus cases in Paris capital region

Four more French cities will be placed on maximum coronavirus alert from Saturday and several others have been put on warning as the country's Covid-19 infection rate continues to increase.


The health minister said the situation in France was deteriorating as he announced new restrictions for major cities including Lyon and Lille.


Ross Cullen reports from Paris.


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Orthodox jews protest against NYC coronavirus restrictions

Members of New York City's Orthodox Jewish community have held two
nights of protests against coronavirus restrictions.

It follows a public health crackdown in their neighbourhoods.

Sarah Walton reports.

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HUGE RISE IN COVID-19 CASES IN UK

The UK has recorded another huge jump in coronavirus cases with 17,540 more people testing positive in the last 24 hours. 

It comes as Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the UK has reached "perilous moment" in the pandemic. 


Holly Hudson has more. 


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Trump pulls out of virtual debate, Biden nonplussed

There's more chaos on America's Presidential election campaign trail after President Trump said he won't agree to participate in a "virtual" Presidential debate next Thursday.


The President's intervention came AFTER the debate organizers announced the change.


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

 

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Jobless claims data suggests cooling labour market

840,000 Americans filed for first time unemployment benefits last week
in a sign that the rate of job hiring may be starting to slow.

The labor market has strengthened significantly since the height of
the pandemic but millions in the U.S. remain on unemployment benefits.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Pussy Riot members detained for LGBT protest

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Several members of anti-Kremlin group Pussy Riot were detained in Moscow on Thursday. It happened the day after members staged a protest against homophobia in Russia. Galina Polonskaya has more. 

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NORTHERN ENGLAND MAYORS PUSH BACK AGAINST NEW LOCAL LOCKDOWN RESTRICTIONS

Mayors and politicians of cities in northern England are pushing back against government plans for further local restrictions, without "genuine dialgoue" and consultation.


Many want more say as to the kinds of restrictions imposed, and want more financial support from central government for businesses.


Stuart Smith reports from London.


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[Wrap] Trump pulls out of second debate after it goes virtual

US President Donald Trump says he will not take part in a second
debate with rival Joe Biden after it was announced it would be held
virtually.

The two men were scheduled to meet next Thursday.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Germany's coronavirus cases surge

Germany's public health authority has warned that the country's Covid-19 infection rate is at risk of spiraling out of control. While Germany has so far managed to keep infections lower than many of its European neighbours, the government says the situation is now changing, as infections surge.
Trent Murray reports from Berlin.

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NEW CORONAVIRUS MEASURES EXPECTED FOR ENGLAND

Millions more people in England are facing tougher new Covid-19 restrictions. 

The UK government says it is considering what steps to take to combat a rise in cases. 

Holly Hudson has more. 


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Experts warn bar closure in Brussels has come too late

All bars and cafes are now closed in Brussels for month to try to contain a surge in coronavirus cases - but experts have warned the measure may have come too late. 

Lucy Hough has more from the Belgian capital. 

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India crosses 6.8 million COVID 19 cases

India's Prime Minister launched an awareness campaign to promote COVID-19 appropriate behaviour as infections continue to rise.

India added over 78,000 fresh COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, taking the country's total caseload to over 6.8 million.

Sreoshi Mukherjee has more...

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Navalny's team urges FSB to investigate use of chemical weapons in Russia

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Lawyers of Russian opposition figure Aleksey Navalny demanded that security services open a criminal case on the illegal production and trafficking of prohibited chemical weapons in Russia. The Kremlin has repeatedly said  that there would be no criminal case until Russia gets proof of poisoning with a nerve agent from either Germany or the OPCW. Galina Polonskaya has more on this.

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LOCAL LOCKDOWN RESTRICTIONS SPREAD ACROSS UK

The UK government's considering further tightening covid-19 restrictions in England within days.

Bars and restaurants could be closed in parts of England seeing the worst infection rates.

Overnight stays away from home could also be banned.

In central Scotland, all pubs and restaurants are already being forced to close for at least 16 days from Friday.

The hospitality sector says the new measures could lead to businesses collapsing and thousands of jobs being lost.

Health spokesperson for the SNP says the Scottish government had to act.

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World Bank estimates Indian economy to contract by 9.2% in 2021

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The World Bank predicts India's economy to contract by 9% in 2021.

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It's expected that many small businesses will struggle to make a comeback as Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.

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Australia – State Plays Hard Ball On Border Reopening

The Premier of the state of Queensland says she's reconsidering the opening of the border between Queensland and the neighbouring state of New South Wales.


Shaun Bindley reports from Brisbane.


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Harris and Pence clash over coronavirus, healthcare and climate change

Mike Pence and Kamala Harris sparred over issues including the coronavirus, healthcare and climate change as the two candidates faced off in the only Vice Presidential Debate of this election campaign.

The debate took place in Salt Lake City Utah, as President Donald Trump recovers from Covid-19 at the White House

Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.

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Hong Kong Police investigate 600 million dollar art theft

Hong Kong Police have arrested three people after recovering a haul of stolen artwork estimated to be worth more than 600 million US dollars. 

The haul includes a calligraphy scroll said to be written by China's former leader Mao Zedong. The scroll was since cut in half by its new buyer, who thought it was a fake. 


Richard Kimber reports.


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