Monday, October 12, 2020

UK PM TO ANNOUNCE NEW TIERED COVID RESTRICTIONS

A new tiered local lockdown system will be announced later (Monday) by UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

English regions will be put into medium, high, or very high alert levels depending on their covid-19 infection rates.

The highest level is expected to include further restrictions on gyms and pubs.

Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden says the new system is designed to avoid the need for a second national lockdown.

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India's COVID19 tally crosses 7 million

India's total confirmed coronavirus cases has crossed the 7 million mark. The only other country to reach that mark is the United States.

However, India has seen a dip in daily infections with authorities calling that an encouraging sign.

Neha Poonia has more from New Delhi.

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Fauci says he was "taken out of context" in Trump Campaign Ad

Top US infectious diseases expert Dr Anthony Fauci says his words have been "taken out of context" in a Trump campaign ad.

The 30 second ad, released last week after the President left Walter Reed Medical Center, aimed to promote his and his administration's response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.

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Trump claims he's "immune" from the coronavirus

President Trump has suggested he is "immune" from the coronavirus as he resumes campaigning with just three weeks to go until the US election.

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.

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US Supreme Court Hearings underway

The US Supreme Court Senate confirmation hearings get underway on Monday.

President Trump's nominee Amy Coney Barrett, a conservative leaning judge, will face several days of questioning by the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.

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Chinese patrol ships enter Japan’s territorial waters

For the 18th time this year, Chinese government ships have entered Japan's territorial waters off the disputed Senkaku islands. Grace Lee reports.


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According to the Japanese coast guard,


Two Chinese patrol ships entered the waters on Sunday - 


And have repeatedly been trying to approach a Japanese fishing boat.


The coast guard has issued warnings to the vessels to leave immediately.


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The Senkaku - or Daioyu - islands are currently under Japanese administration - 


Although their sovereignty is claimed by both,


China and Taiwan as well.


It's becoming an increasingly contentious issue for Tokyo's relationship with Beijing.


Grace Lee, Tokyo.


S. Korea lowers social distancing to lowest level

South Korea has lowered social distancing guidelines to the lowest level as new infections of the coronavirus continue to fall. The eased measures mean high-risk businesses are allowed to reopen and fans can return to sports stadiums. 


Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul. 


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Sunday, October 11, 2020

Bank of Tanzania clarifies order on cash withdrawals in the country

The Bank of Tanzania (BoT) has clarified its directive on monitoring cash movements in the country stressing that the process aims at determining Tanzania's progress towards a cashless economy.




Saturday, October 10, 2020

Tanzania's economy to grow by 5.5 percent in 2020


Tanzania's central bank forecasts the Tanzanian economy will grow 5.5 percent in 2020.

Isaac Lukando reports.

Friday, October 9, 2020

WHO reports new record high in Covid-19 infections


Worldwide Covid-19 cases reached a new record high on Friday, as the World Health Organization logged more than 350 thousand new infections.


The bulk of the new cases were in Europe and the Americas. 


Here's Liling Tan with the details. 


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Stimulus talks set to dominate Wall St. sentiment again in week ahead [PREVIEW]

Days after declaring stimulus negotiations with Democrats dead,
President Trump on Friday proposed a 1.8 trillion dollar coronavirus
aid package.

Heading into the new trading week investors will be watching closely
to see how these talks develop.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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WFP's Nobel win comes as pandemic deepens global hunger

Congratulations poured in for the World Food Programme's Nobel Peace Prize win, for its role in fighting global hunger and reaching vulnerable populations in conflicts.


But the win comes as the Covid-19 pandemic rages on, deepening the global hunger crisis. 


Liling Tan reports. 


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COVID CASES "RAPIDLY" INCREASE IN ENGLAND

The number of new COVID-19 cases in England has "increased rapidly", according to latest estimates from the Office for National Statistics.


The UK has announced another 13,864 coronavirus cases in the latest daily update.


Holly Hudson has more. 


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UK EMPLOYEES TO RECEIVE TWO-THIRDS PAY IF EMPLOYER FORCED TO CLOSED

UK employees will be paid two-thirds of their wages by the government — if their place of employment is forced to shut because of coronavirus restrictions.

The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, says the scheme will run for six months from November -- protecting jobs and allowing businesses to reopen swiftly once any local restrictions are lifted.

Stuart Smith has more from London.

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U.S. slaps aluminum sheet tariffs on 18 nations

The United States has slapped tariffs on nearly two billion dollars
worth of aluminum sheet from 18 countries.

The Trump administration made the move after determining that the
product is being dumped in the U.S.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Nobel peace prize awarded to the World Food Programme

The World Food Programme has won this year's Nobel peace price, for its efforts to combat hunger and improving conditions for peace in conflict areas. 

Lucy Hough has more details. 

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Belgium telcos ditch Huawei as pressure mounts

The walls are slowly closing in on Huawei's European dreams. Belgium's two top telcos say they are not only dropping Huawei from their 5G rollouts - but also ripping out the Chinese company's technology from their 2, 3 and 4G networks. It's the latest move to sideline the Chinese telecoms equipment maker as pressure mounts was Washington. Toni Waterman has more.

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Nigeria faces a second recession in 4 years



Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari says the country's economy may relapse into a second recession in four years with significant negative consequences.

Correspondent Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja.

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DRC REBEL ATTACK VILLAGE IN BENI

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At least 5 people have been killed and several others taken hostage by suspected rebels of the Allied Democratic Forces in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Local authorities say the rebels raided a village in the territory of Beni on Thursday, torched houses and shot at civilians. Chris Ocamringa has more in this report.
 

 

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Germany sees resurgence of Covid-19 as Berlin braces for curfew

Germany has registered more than 4000 new coronavirus cases for the second day in a row. The new figures come as two of the country's biggest cities have been declared Covid-19 hotspots, with health authorities warning the situation could soon "spiral out of control"

Trent Murray reports from Berlin.

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