Tuesday, November 17, 2020

Nearly 100,000 claim sexual abuse compensation from Boy Scouts of America

Nearly 100,000 alleged victims of sexual abuse have come forward to claim compensation from the Boy Scouts of America, in what could be the biggest-ever sexual abuse case in the US.


It dwarfs similar complaints made against the Catholic Church in the country.


US correspondent Kate Fisher reports


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Reports: Trump talked out of attack Iran

US President Donald Trump reportedly asked about attacking Iran but
was talked out to it by advisers.

According to reports in the US media the President wanted to look at
ways to punish Tehran for exceeding caps on its nuclear production.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Republicans pressure Georgia to exclude legal ballots

The Secretary of State for Georgia in the U.S. says he's coming under
pressure from fellow Republicans to exclude legally cast ballots in
the presidential election.

The state is currently carrying out a recount after Joe Biden narrowly
won there.

Sarah Walton reports.

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World's Lone White Giraffe Fitted with GPS Tracking Device

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The only known white Giraffe in the world has been fitted with a GPS tracking device to enable its protection from poachers.

Until March it was one of three white Giraffes in the Ishaqbini Hirola Community conservancy in Kenya

The other two white Giraffes, a female and it's calf were killed by poachers in March.

Isabel Nakirya reports

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Hungary and Poland bloc EU recovery fund over rule of law

Hungary and Poland have vetoed the EU's trillion-euro coronavirus €1.8trillion  recovery package. 

The veto is due to objections with linking access to the funds with countries' respect of the rule of law. 

Lucy Hough is our Correspondent in Brussels. 

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DRC MUSICIAN ARRESTED



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Officials of the Democratic Republic of Congo's National Intelligence Agency have arrested a famous singer for releasing a song that they deemed critical of President Felix Tshisekedi. The officials detained Tshala Muana on Monday after her song was released online.

Chris Ocamringa has more.

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Nigeria’s former president Olusegun Obasanjo heads to Ethiopia for peace talks



Nigeria's former President Olusegun Obasanjo has travelled to Ethiopia to help mediate in the conflict between the government and a faction from the northern Tigray region.

Ethiopia's government embarked on a military operation in the region on November 4 as a result of a long-running dispute with the region's ruling party, the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF).

Correspondent Phil Ihaza, reports from Abuja

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Bars and restaurants in France could stay closed until 2021

Bars and restaurants in France could stay closed until 15 January 2021, according to reports in French media, who say the government is worried about opening cafes and bistrots again just before the Christmas and New Year holidays. 

Ross Cullen has more from Paris.
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UK PM UNDER FIRE OVER DEVOLUTION 'DISASTER' COMMENTS

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is coming under fire after he described the devolution of powers from London to governments in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland as 'a disaster'.

On a call with Conservative MPs, he said the policy was "Tony Blair's biggest mistake".

Downing Street says Mr Johnson was referring to his concerns about the rise of nationalism and separatism.

But SNP MP Angus Macneil says it shows Scotland would be better off independent.

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India records the lowest daily increase in cases in 4 months

India recorded over 29,000 new COVID 19 cases in the last 24 hours taking the total caseload to over 8.87 million.

This is the lowest daily increase in the country, since July.

Sreoshi Mukherjee has more... 

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India's Modi and China's Xi Jinping to meet virtually at Brics summit amid border tensions

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Indian prime minister Narendra Modi will come face-to-face with Chinese president Xi Jinping for the second time this month at the Brics summit on Tuesday, which is taking place virtually and is being hosted by Russia,

This comes amid ongoing border tensions between Indian and China.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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IOC’s Bach: Tokyo Olympics ‘participants’ encouraged to get vaccine

International Olympic Committee Thomas Bach is in Japan for a four-day visit to discuss preparations for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics. He says he's confident spectators will be able to enter games venues to watch the games, and has promised the IOC will step up efforts to make sure athletes and visitors are vaccinated - "if by then a vaccine is available." Grace Lee has more from Tokyo.


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S. Korean trade minister continues WTO race amid flagging support

South Korean Trade Minister Yoo Myung-hee has yet to concede her candidacy to become the next head of the World Trade Organization. But it's becoming more apparent that her rival in the two-way race has gathered much more support.

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul. 

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Monday, November 16, 2020

Dow hits record high on vaccine news

It was a record close for the Dow Jones on Monday as Wall St rose on
positive Covid-19 vaccine news.

The Moderna test results also helped to push companies that would
benefit from a vaccine higher.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Biden warns Trump's failure to embrace transition is putting lives at risk

US President-elect Joe Biden says President Trump's refusal to accept the outcome of the election is putting American lives at risk.


The President-elect called for immediate talks between his team and the White House in a bid to ensure the effective distribution of Covid-19 vaccines.


From Washington Simon Marks reports.


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Biden: stimulus & Covid coordination needed to prevent "dark winter"

US President-elect Joe Biden is warning of a "very dark winter" ahead
and is urging Congress to pass a new economic stimulus package without
delay.

He also says President Donald Trump's refusal to lead a coordinated
pandemic effort means "more people may die".

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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More than 11 Million Reported Cases of Covid-19 in USA

The United States is now reporting more than 11 million cases of Covid-19, and hospital admissions are at record levels. 

Governors and mayors across the country are taking increasingly strict measures to try to slow its spread.

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has more. 


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UK Prime Minister in isolation after coming into contact with positive Covid case

Boris Johnson -- and six Conservative MPs -- are self-isolating after a meeting inside Downing Street.

 

One of those MPs, Lee Anderson, tested positive for Covid-19. That means the Prime Minister, who's already had coronavirus, was forced into quarantine at the start of what's supposed to be a big week of policy announcements for the government.  

 

Olly Barratt reports from London.


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Boris Johnson Self Isolating

Senior members of the British government have said the Prime Minister would not be 'in any way hampered' by having to self isolate.


Boris Johnson, 6 MPs and 2 political aides are having to quarantine, after one of them tested positive for Coronavirus a few days after a meeting at Downing Street.


It's come at the worst possible time for the Prime Minister who was hoping to unveil a number of new policies this week.


John Bevir (Beaver) reports.


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UGANDA'S PRESIDENT MEETS ETHIOPIAN DELEGATION OVER TIGRAY CRISIS

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Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni is urging dialogue from Ethiopian authorities over the growing conflict in the country.

The Ethiopian government is carrying out a military operation in its northern region, after escalating tensions with the Tigray People's Liberation Front there. 

 

Leon Solomon reports from Kampala.

 

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