The US has scheduled the first federal execution of a woman for almost 70 years.
Lisa Montgomery is due to be given a lethal injection in December.
Sarah Walton reports.
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Monday, October 19, 2020
Europe imposes new restrictions as case numbers surge
Italy has become the latest European country to impose new measures to combat a second wave of the coronavirus, with nearly 12,000 cases reported on Sunday.
In Belgium, a new partial lockdown is taking effect with the closure of all bars and restaurants for a month.
Lucy Hough has more from Brussels.
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#EndSARS: Police begin training of new tactical team - SWAT
Nigeria's Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, says the training for a new police tactical team, Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) will commence on Monday.
The new SWAT unit was set-up to replace the now defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) unit, which millions of Nigerians have forced the government to scrap after years of alleged police brutality.
Correspondent Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja
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India crosses 7.55 million confirmed COVID 19 cases
India has added over 55,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, taking the country's total caseload to over 7.55 million.
A panel appointed by the Indian government - to study the future course of the pandemic, say coronavirus infections may have already peaked in India and the virus can be brought under control by early next year.
This panel consists of a group of scientists and health experts from India's top institutions.
Sreoshi Mukherjee has more...
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A panel appointed by the Indian government - to study the future course of the pandemic, say coronavirus infections may have already peaked in India and the virus can be brought under control by early next year.
This panel consists of a group of scientists and health experts from India's top institutions.
Sreoshi Mukherjee has more...
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UK URGES EU MOVEMENT IN BREXIT TALKS
The UK says the ball is in the EU's court if there's to be a post-Brexit trade deal.
London says it's 'disappointed' after an EU summit last week urged British compromises and failed to commit to 'intensified' negotiations.
UK and EU officials are holding discussions, but talks due to take place in London between chief negotiators have been called off.
UK cabinet minister Robert Jenrick says Brussels needs to move.
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As Delhi's air quality worsens, experts warn asthma patients could be hit hard
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Delhi air quality hit hazardous levels on Monday.
Experts warn that the dropping air quality could lead to a 15% increase in asthma cases…
Which could increase the burden on the city's already stretched healthcare infrastructure, as Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.
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Fraud trial for Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong to begin this week
Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong will go on trial from this Thursday over fraud and other charges. Prosecutors believe Mr. Lee broke the law to ensure his succession as the next chairman of Samsung.
Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.
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Japan’s Prime Minister visits Vietnam and Indonesia
In his first diplomatic trip overseas, Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga is meeting with leaders of Vietnam and Indonesia to bolster ties with the Southeast Asian countries. Grace Lee has more from Tokyo.
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Hong Kong prepares to ease travel restrictions with China
Hong Kong is preparing to allow cross-border travel with mainland China and Macau, amid hopes the coronavirus situation in all three places will continue to remain under control.
Richard Kimber reports.
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Reports: US official visited Syria to negotiate hostage release
A top White House official has reportedly traveled to Syria to
negotiate with President Bashar al-Assad's government for the release
of at least two American hostages.
The Wall Street Journal reports the visit is believed to be the first
high-level US-Syrian negotiations in more than 10 years.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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negotiate with President Bashar al-Assad's government for the release
of at least two American hostages.
The Wall Street Journal reports the visit is believed to be the first
high-level US-Syrian negotiations in more than 10 years.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Sunday, October 18, 2020
Trump criticized for Michigan Governor "lock her up" chants
Democrats have criticized chants at a Trump rally to lock up the Governor of Michigan, Gretchen Whitmer.
The President's supporters chanted that Whitmer should be jailed for closing parts of the state's economy to deal with COVID-19.
Whitmer, who was recently the target of a right-wing militia plot to kidnap and execute her, told NBC the President should have silenced the chants.
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The President's supporters chanted that Whitmer should be jailed for closing parts of the state's economy to deal with COVID-19.
Whitmer, who was recently the target of a right-wing militia plot to kidnap and execute her, told NBC the President should have silenced the chants.
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Trump suggests he'll leave US if loses election
US President Donald Trump has suggested he'll leave the country if he
loses the election in two weeks.
Speaking at a rally in Georgia the President looked ahead to the
prospect of defeat in the November 3rd election.
Both national polls and ones in important swing states show the
incumbent president trailing to his rival Joe Biden.
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loses the election in two weeks.
Speaking at a rally in Georgia the President looked ahead to the
prospect of defeat in the November 3rd election.
Both national polls and ones in important swing states show the
incumbent president trailing to his rival Joe Biden.
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Air Tanzania set to resume Africa flights
Tanzania's flag carrier, Air Tanzania, says it is planning to resume its scheduled international flights in Africa this month.
Isaac Lukando reports.
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Armenia and Azerbaijan strike new truce
New truce came into force in Nagorno-Karabakh, a disputed territory on the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan. It was designed to allow the conflicting countries to swap prisoners and recover the dead. But fresh accusations of ceasefire violations on both sides dent hopes for an immediate conflict settlement. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.
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NEW ZEALAND: Ardern wins landslide election
The New Zealand Labour Party is celebrating an historic landslide
victory in that country's general election.
Michael Lynch reports.
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victory in that country's general election.
Michael Lynch reports.
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Saturday, October 17, 2020
US joins team to monitor Tanzanian polls
The United States government will join other selected organizations, including some Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in observing Tanzania's upcoming General Election on October 28th.
Isaac Lukando reports.
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France to pay national tribute to teacher beheaded in terror attack
France will pay tribute to a history and geography teacher who was killed in a terror attack on Friday.
Samuel Paty was beheaded by an 18-year-old man who was then shot dead by police.
Ross Cullen has more from Paris.
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Ross Cullen has more from Paris.
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Friday, October 16, 2020
New partial lockdown introduced in Belgium
Tough new measures have been introduced in Belgium for a month long period, to contain the spread of the virus.
In the last week the average number of cases reached nearly six thousand per day,
Health officials have warned that intensive care units could be full by mid-November.
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Biden leads Trump in TV town hall viewing figures
Decomocratic Presidential Candidate Joe Biden has beaten President
Donald Trump in the viewing figures for their competing television
town hall events.
The opponents were live on different channels at the same time after
their second face-to-face debate was cancelled.
Sarah Walton reports
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Donald Trump in the viewing figures for their competing television
town hall events.
The opponents were live on different channels at the same time after
their second face-to-face debate was cancelled.
Sarah Walton reports
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Stimulus talks and earnings set to dominate on Wall Street [PREVIEW]
Traders on Wall Street will again be focusing on stimulus talks and
signs on whether lawmakers can pass another coronavirus spending
package before the U.S. election.
It's also set to be a quieter week for economic data but company
earnings will likely dominate sentiment.
William Denselow is in New York with this preview.
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signs on whether lawmakers can pass another coronavirus spending
package before the U.S. election.
It's also set to be a quieter week for economic data but company
earnings will likely dominate sentiment.
William Denselow is in New York with this preview.
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