The former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has appeared in court for the second time this year, as he stands trial for illegal campaign financing.
Ross Cullen reports.
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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Former French president appears in court for second time this year
Retail spending drops in U.S.
Retail spending in the United States dipped 1.3 percent last month as
consumers pivot towards services rather than goods.
And a separate piece of economic data indicates that inflation
continues to build.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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consumers pivot towards services rather than goods.
And a separate piece of economic data indicates that inflation
continues to build.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Berlin prepares to unlock with record low number of new Covid-19 cases
Authorities in Berlin are preparing to ease more lockdown restrictions, including abolishing mask mandates inside cinemas and museums.
It comes as Germany posts a record-low number of new Covid-19 cases.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
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UK-AUSTRALIA TRADE DEAL AGREED
A trade deal has been agreed between the UK and Australia - that has eliminated tariffs on the sale of UK goods. Under the same agreement British people under the age of 35 will also be able to travel and work in Australia more freely. Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.
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US and EU agree truce on Airbus-Boeing dispute
The United States and the European Union have agreed to a five-year truce in their 17-year dispute over airline subsidies.
The dispute saw allies impose tariffs worth $11.5 billion of each other's exports.
A formal announcement is expected after an EU-US summit in Brussels.
Lucy Hough has more.
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Australian state urges Canberra to improve strained relationship with China
Western Australia has pleaded with the federal government to try and improve its strained relationship with China.
As Australia's top export state, it accounts for up to 71% of the country's exports to China.
Sam Wong reports.
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As Australia's top export state, it accounts for up to 71% of the country's exports to China.
Sam Wong reports.
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Putin backs prisoner swap with US ahead of summit with Biden
On the eve of the summit between the American and Russian leaders, Vladimir Putin has renewed an offer to swap prisoners with the US. President Biden pledged to press Moscow on the fate of the Americans convicted in Russia, as well as the case of the jailed Russian opposition politician Alexey Navalny when he meets his Russian counterpart for talks in Switzerland on Wednesday. The Geneva summit comes after several years of crisis in Russia's relations with the US, which both Presidents agreed were at "the lowest point in recent years."
Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.
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DRC COVID-19 CASES RISE
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The Democratic Republic of Congo has recorded an upsurge of COVID-19 cases in the capital Kinshasa. Health workers have been recording 250 cases daily - the highest since the pandemic began.
The country's President, Felix Tshisekedi has threatened to take drastic measures to curb the spread of the disease. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...
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France opens Covid-19 vaccine campaign to children
France has started giving coronavirus vaccines to children, as part of its drive to expand the number of people who are vaccinated against Covid-19.
From today/Tuesday/15 June 12-17-year-olds can get the shot but under strict conditions, as Ross Cullen explains.
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UK AND AUSTRALIA REACH TRADE DEAL
The UK and Australia have agreed the broad terms of a trade deal.
It's the first deal Britain's negotiated from scratch since it left the European Union.
(A formal announcement is expected later).
Olly Barratt reports from London.
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India's COVID 19 infections dip to 75-day low
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India has reported 60,000 new COVID-19 infections on Tuesday – the lowest daily tally in almost three months…
Prompting several states to end their lockdowns.
But experts are warning against complacency, as Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.
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Management at Chinese nuclear plant dismiss reports of a leak
Investigations are underway into reports of a leak at a nuclear power station in China. Management at the plant say it's operating safely, and that they're meeting to resolve what they call a "performance issue." It follows reports in US media that the French company that designed the plant, was concerned of an "imminent radiological threat".
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Japan Prime Minister faces no-confidence motion
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga faces a no-confidence motion from opposition parties after his ruling coalition rejected their demand for an extension of the current parliamentary session. The government has come under criticism for its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and decision to hold the Olympics.
Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.
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Biden: not looking for conflict with Russia
US President Joe Biden says he is not seeking conflict with Russian
President Vladimir Putin ahead of a summit between the two leaders.
Biden says he sees areas the two countries could collaborate on,
despite relations being at their lowest point in recent years.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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President Vladimir Putin ahead of a summit between the two leaders.
Biden says he sees areas the two countries could collaborate on,
despite relations being at their lowest point in recent years.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Mixed close for the markets as investors brace for Fed meeting
It was a mixed close for the U.S. markets Monday as investors await
the conclusion of the Federal Reserve's two day policy meeting on
Wednesday.
With inflation on the rise, traders are eager to hear whether the Fed
plans to take action.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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the conclusion of the Federal Reserve's two day policy meeting on
Wednesday.
With inflation on the rise, traders are eager to hear whether the Fed
plans to take action.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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NATO brands China as a 'systemic' threat in first alliance summit in two years
NATO has branded China a 'security risk', following the first face-to-face summit of the alliance in two years.
US President Joe Biden used the meeting to urge his fellow NATO leaders to take a more forceful stance against Beijing.
There was also discussion over how the alliance should respond to aggressive tactics from Russia, and how to modernise in the face of transnational threats like cybersecurity and climate change.
Lucy Hough joins us from Brussels.
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ENGLAND UNLOCKING DELAYED BY A MONTH
So-called 'Freedom Day' in England is being delayed by a month due to the spread of the Delta covid-19 variant first identified in India.
All restrictions had been due to be lifted from June 21st...
But Prime Minister Boris Johnson says that's being pushed back until July 19th so more people can be vaccinated.
London correspondent Olly Barratt reports.
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ICC Prosecutor calls for probe into Philippines drug killings
The International Criminal Court has been asked to investigate alleged crimes against humanity in the Philippines.
In a major escalation between the court and Manilla, The Hague's top prosecutor said she had determined an investigation should go ahead over President Rodrigo Duterte's bloody war on drugs campaign.
In a major escalation between the court and Manilla, The Hague's top prosecutor said she had determined an investigation should go ahead over President Rodrigo Duterte's bloody war on drugs campaign.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
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Novavax's COVID-19 vaccine more than 90% effective in phase 3 trial
Biotech firm Novavax says its COVID-19 vaccine was more than 90% effective in a phase three trial conducted in the U.S. and Mexico.
The company is now planning to apply for authorisation in the U.S. and Europe.
Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson reports.
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Several German regions report zero covid cases
The coronavirus situation in Germany continues to show signs of improvement, with several regions reporting zero cases on Monday.
The collapsing case numbers across the country are raising hopes that Europe's biggest economy could ease remaining restrictions sooner than expected.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports
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