Thursday, October 15, 2020

President of Kyrgyzstan resigns

The President of Kyrgyzstan Sooronbay Jeenbekov announced his resignation on Thursday. New presidential elections will take place in three months. It follows political unrest in the Central Asian country after disputed parliamentary elections. Galina Polonskaya has more.

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#EndSARS: Hoodlums attack Abuja, Lagos protesters



Hoodlums have attacked thousands of #EndSARS protesters in the federal capital Abuja and the country's economic hub Lagos. The protesters have been demanding for an end to police brutality for over a week now.

Correspondent Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja.


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ENGLISH REGIONS BRACE FOR TOUGHER COVID RESTRICTIONS

Several parts of England could move into the highest tier of covid-19 restrictions within days.

Talks continue with local leaders about the Manchester area being put into the Very High alert level - with pubs and bars that don't serve food being forced to close.

London's mayor says the city should move into the High level as soon as this week.

There were 19 724 new confirmed cases recorded across the UK in the last 24 hour period.

But cabinet minister Nadhim Zahawi says the government is resisting a national lockdown for now.

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Movie theatres reopen in India as government relaxes restrictions to aid an ailing economy

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Movie theatres and swimming pools in India are reopening…

As the government looks to relax more restrictions to stimulate a dwindling economy.

But cases of COVID 19 continue to be on the rise.

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.


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China Slams US Destroyer Crossing of Taiwan Strait

China has accused the US of seriously undermining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.

It comes after a US Navy destroyer sailed through the waters on Wednesday, referring to it as a routine transit in accordance with international law.

Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.

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Shares of company behind pop stars BTS double on debut

Shares of South Korean company Big Hit Entertainment have opened trading at double their IPO price. The entertainment firm created global pop stars BTS, and the boy band's global fame has made the stock debut one of the most successful in the country's history.

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul. 

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Australia – Testing facilities overwhelmed after new outbreak

Testing facilities in the town of Shepparton, in the Australian state of Victoria where three new cases of Coronavirus have been detected, have been overwhelmed by the demand today.


Shaun Bindley reports


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First Lady reveals son Barron had covid-19 and is now negative

The First Lady has revealed that her and President Donald Trump's son Barron had also tested positive for covid-19 but "exhibited no symptoms."

Melania Trump shared the details in a statement released by the White House.

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.

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Wednesday, October 14, 2020

US markets extend losses as hopes dim over relief pkg and vaccine trials

Wall Street clocked a second day of losses as hopes faded that the government would agree on a coronavirus aid package before Election Day November 3rd. 


Also weighing down on investor sentiment… setbacks in Covid-19 vaccine studies and mixed earnings from the banking sector. 


Here's Liling Tan with the markets roundup. 


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France brings in night-time Covid-19 curfew in Paris and major cities

Paris, Marseille and seven other major cities in France will be placed under a night-time curfew, from 9pm to 6am as the country battles a second wave of new Covid-19 infections.


President Macron made the announcement in a television interview on Wednesday, saying the situation in French hospitals is now 'very worrying'.


Our correspondent Ross Cullen has more from Paris.


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US Supreme Court nominee continues to evade key questions on abortion, disputed election results & presidential self pardons (wrap)

President Trump's nominee for the US Supreme Curt nominee has once again evaded questions on key issues on day three of her Senate confirmation hearing.


Conservative judge Amy Coney Barrett has declined to say how she might vote on abortion cases and did not answer directly on presidential self-pardons.


Kate Fisher reports from Washington


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WALES TO BAN TRAVEL FROM UK HIGHLY INFECTED AREAS

Wales will no longer allow entry to travellers from parts of the UK with high rates of coronavirus infection.

The First Minister of Wales, Mark Drakeford, says it's needed to "prevent the spread of infection within Wales".

He's written twice to UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson about the plan, but says he's received no formal response. [15:00 G]

Stuart Smith has more from London.

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US risks further strain on China relations with Taiwan arms sale

President Trump has told Congress of new plans to sell arms to Taiwan.

The move has angered China, which has demanded the US cut all military
ties with Taipei.

Sarah Walton reports

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Twitter suspends fake accounts claiming to be Black Trump supporters

Twitter has suspended a number of fake accounts claiming to be run by
Black supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump.

The number of accounts that have been suspended is unknown but the
comes just weeks before the U.S. presidential election.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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French minister touts 15th November as a possible Brexit deadline

A Brexit no-deal scenario is becoming very likely, according to the French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian.

The minister suggested November 15th as a new deadline for the trade talks, a month after the UK's date of October 15th. 

The comments come as EU27 leaders prepare to meet in Brussels for a critical summit. 

Lucy Hough has more from Brussels. 

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BARRICK GOLD PAYS TANZANIA $40 MILLION DOLLARS AS PART OF $300 MILLION PAYOUT

A joint venture between Barrick Gold and the Tanzanian government has paid $ 40 million dollars to the Government of Tanzania.

 

The payment by Twiga Minerals Corp is part of the $300 million settlement between Tanzania and Barrick Gold to end a tax dispute. Barrick Gold paid the first installment of $100 million in May. 

 

Daniel Kijo has more.


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New coronavirus restrictions across UK

A new three-tier system of COVID-19 rules has begun in England. Most of the country is in the lowest 'medium' category, but millions of people living in the North and the Midlands face extra restrictions. 


From London, Benji Hyer reports. 


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#EndSARS: Nigerian government approves Protesters’ Five-Point Demand



The Nigerian government has agreed to meet the demands of #EndSARS protesters, which include halting the use of force against the protesters and the unconditional release of arrested citizens.

Correspondent Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja


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UK PM URGED TO IMPOSE 'CIRCUIT BREAKER'

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's under growing pressure to consider a short, so-called 'circuit breaker' national lockdown to contain rising covid-19 cases.

Opposition Labour leader Keir Starmer's given his support to the idea which has been recommended by government scientific advisers.

A new three-tier system of coronavirus restrictions is coming into force on Wednesday.

And work and pensions secretary Therese Coffey says that system and restrictions on socialising and hospitality opening hours should be given time to work.

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Soyuz capsule launches crew into Space

A Soyuz capsule has launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome, carrying a crew to the International Space Station. The launch could be the last time an American astronaut is transported to space using Russian technology. Julia Chapman reports.

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