Tuesday, July 6, 2021

India's daily COVID-19 cases drop to nearly four month low

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India has reported one of the lowest daily tallies of COVID-19 cases in almost 4 months.

More than 34,000 cases were recorded on Tuesday.

It's hoped that authorities will now relax lockdown restrictions even further, as Ishan Garg reports.

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China-Myanmar border city re-enters lockdown over virus fears

China is ordering a third COVID-19 lockdown at its busiest border crossing with Myanmar.


It follows the detection of three new coronavirus cases at its main border trading hub. 


Samuel Wong reports.


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Monday, July 5, 2021

ENGLAND SET TO UNLOCK ON JULY 19

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he expects almost all covid-19 restrictions will be removed in England from July 19th.

He's set out a return to near-normality for the English economy - of which the government will make a final confirmation either way next Monday.

But government critics say it's unwise with over 27 000 new coronavirus cases confirmed in the last 24 hours... and numbers set to rise yet further.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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The Duchess of Cambridge self-isolating after contact with someone who later tested positive for Covid-19

The Duchess of Cambridge is self-isolating after she came into contact with someone who tested positive for Covid-19.


Kensington Palace says she does not have any symptoms.


Chris Jones has more in London


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No financial penalties for those who miss Covid-19 jab: Merkel's spokesperson

In Germany, a proposal to fine people who miss their Covid-19 vaccine appointment has been rejected. 

Angela Merkel's office said that while its essential people don't miss their allotted time, the Government wouldn't punish those who miss their slot. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.

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BORIS JOHNSON EDGING CLOSER TO UNLOCKING UK

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to confirm plans to further lift coronavirus restrictions in the UK in two weeks time. The final stage in the government's roadmap out of lockdown had been delayed due to a rising number of Covid19 infections. But in a press conference Mr Johnson is set to tell the public how he plans to 'restore people's freedoms'. Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.


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DRC COVID-19 CASES

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The head of the COVID-19 national taskforce in the Democratic Republic of Congo has warned of a disaster if the Delta variant keeps spreading in the country.
Professor Jean-Jacques Muyembe says hospitals in the capital Kinshasa are overwhelmed and morgues are filled with bodies due to a recent spike in infections. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

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French government warns of possible fourth wave of Covid-19

The French health secretary has warned that the country could face a possible fourth wave of coronavirus infections, due to the rise in cases of the Delta variant.

From FSN's bureau in Paris, here's Ross Cullen.

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UK PM TO SET OUT LOCKDOWN EASING

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson will set out details later of how England will move out remaining lockdown measures on 19th July.

He's expected to announce that face masks will no longer be compulsory in indoor locations.

And almost all restrictions on the English economy look set to be removed on 19th July.

The opposition Labour Party says because of rising cases, the government risks allowing a dangerous new covid-19 variant to emerge.

And former Health Select Committee chairman Stephen Dorrell says the position on mask-wearing is confusing.

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Russia reserves 'champagne' title for domestic bubbly

French champagne producers have halted deliveries to Russia after a new law came into effect on the naming of sparkling wine. Only Russian-produced bubbly can now be called 'champagne', according to a new law signed by President Vladimir Putin. Julia Chapman has more.

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113 MISSING, 3 DEAD IN LANDSLIDES IN JAPAN; SEARCH & RESCUE CONTINUES

Search and rescue teams are still looking for victims in the third day after flash flooding and a sudden landslide destroyed 130 homes and businesses in a coastal city in Japan. Three people have been confirmed dead with 80 still missing. John Matthews reports from Tokyo.

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Chinese netizens call for boycott of Hong Kong beverage company Vitasoy

People online are calling for a boycott of the popular Hong Kong beverage maker Vitasoy, and have accused it of condoning violence.


Reports say Vitasoy circulated an internal memo offering condolences to the family of an employee who killed himself after stabbing a policeman.


Samuel Wong reports.


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Delhi relaxes lockdown restrictions; sports facilities to reopen without spectators

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New Delhi is relaxing restrictions on movement further as fresh infections continue to drop.

Some sports and leisure facilities are now allowed to reopen.

But the threat of the third wave looms large, as Ishan Garg reports.

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Friday, July 2, 2021

U.S. markets look to build on record gains in week ahead [PREVIEW]

The U.S. markets will seek to move further into record territory
heading into the shortened trading week.

The markets are closed Monday for the July 4th holiday but the labor
market will again be in focus when they reopen.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Merkel visits UK for 22nd and final time as Chancellor

Angela Merkel has raised the prospect of fully vaccinated Britons visiting Germany after holding talks with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.


On her final visit to the UK as German Chancellor, she declined to immediately lift controls, but said restrictions may be eased in the "foreseeable future" for those who have had both doses of a Covid jab.


From London, Benji Hyer reports. 


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U.S. adds 850,000 jobs in June

Job growth in the United States surged last month as the country's
economic reopening continues.

850,000 jobs were added but the unemployment rate did tick up.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Near record travel expected for 2021 July 4th celebrations

Forty-seven million Americans are expected to travel this weekend for
the annual Independence Day celebration.

Many are expected to be taking trips for the first time since the
start of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Sarah Walton reports.

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Heat Wave Hits States Across North India

India's meteorological department issued a heat wave alert for parts of Northern India, after New Delhi witnessed a record temperature of 43.1 degree celsius this week.

Thursday was the hottest July day recorded in the country's capital since 2012.

Sreoshi Mukherjee has more.

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Five More Men Arrested for the Shooting of Uganda Transport Minister

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Ugandan security have arrested five more men who are believed to have participated in the assassination attempt of the Transport Minister and killed his daughter and driver.

The shooting that took place outside the capital Kampala was carried out by men riding on two motorcycles.

Isabel Nakirya reports.

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US HANDS BAGRAM AIRBASE TO AFGHAN SECURITY FORCES

The last remaining US and Nato forces have left Bagram airbase in Afghanistan - as the US-led coalition moves to meet its September 11th deadline to withdraw from the country. It comes after two decades of presence in Afghanistan. Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.


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