US President Joe Biden is welcoming German leader Angela Merkel to
Washington in what will be her final visit before she steps down as
Chancellor in September.
Problems with Russia and China are expected to dominate their discussions.
As Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Thursday, July 15, 2021
US Senate passes bill to ban Xinjiang imports
The US Senate has passed legislation that paves the way to ban the
import of goods from the Xinjiang region of China.
The bill still needs to be approved by the House of Representatives.
Sarah Walton reports.
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import of goods from the Xinjiang region of China.
The bill still needs to be approved by the House of Representatives.
Sarah Walton reports.
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US unemployment hits pandemic low
Unemployment in the United States has fallen to the lowest level since
the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
Analysts say it's a sign the country's economy is bouncing back.
Sarah Walton reports
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the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
Analysts say it's a sign the country's economy is bouncing back.
Sarah Walton reports
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EU launches legal proceedings against Hungary and Poland over LGBT rights clampdown
The European Union is unveiling legal proceedings against Hungary and Poland over their crackdown on LGBT rights.
The EU's executive has sent letters of formal notice to both countries, the last step before a case at the European Court of Justice.
The action comes in the wake of a new law in Hungary that bans the promotion of homosexuality to minors.
Lucy Hough has more from Brussels.
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UK PM plans 'levelling-up' agenda, investing in poorer areas to rebalance economy
Boris Johnson has promised to "level-up" the UK, rebalancing the economy and regenerating deprived regions.
In a speech in Coventry, in the heart of the country, the Prime Minister committed to investing in transport links in eight cities to make them "as good as London's."
From London, our correspondent Benji Hyer reports.
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UK MOVES BALEARIC ISLANDS TO AMBER TRAVEL LIST
Travel firms have criticised the UK government's decision to move a number of summer holiday destinations to the amber travel list just two weeks after they were placed in a lower risk category. Thousands of people booked summer holidays to the likes of Majorca and Ibiza after being told they wouldn't need to quarantine on return - but from Monday they'll face tougher restrictions if they want to go there. Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.
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FORMER DRC PREMIER'S TROUBLES
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A court in the Democratic Republic of Congo has placed the former prime minister, Matata Ponyo under house arrest pending a probe into embezzlement charges.
The former premier is accused of embezzling money meant to compensate victims of an economic policy known as Zairianization that was launched in the 1970's.
Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...
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Zulu king denounces violence
The king of South Africa’s Zulu nation is calling for an immediate return to law and order, to avoid plunging citizens further into poverty. Most of the country’s Zulu population lives in the two provinces impacted by widespread looting and vandalism since the weekend. He is also imploring citizens not to get drawn into racialized conflict with South Africa’s Indian community. Mark Roughton has details.
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RWANDA ORDERS ANOTHER LOCKDOWN AS CASES SURGE
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The Rwandan government has announced a 10-day lockdown in the capital Kigali and eight other districts amid a rising number of COVID-19 cases and deaths. Leon Solomon reports.
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Cholera outbreak in Nigeria worsens
Over 1,500 cases were reported by health officials in one week alone in the month of June suggesting an outbreak amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja
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REPORT: TAX SUGARY AND SALTY FOOD
A major review for the UK government is calling for a tax on sugary and salty food products - and the prescription of vegetables.
It says people need to eat less sugar, salt and meat to save lives and protect the National Health Service and the environment.
The controversial National Food Strategy recommends some of the money raised by taxes should be spent on expanding free school meals in England.
Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick says it's just a set of recommendations.
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It says people need to eat less sugar, salt and meat to save lives and protect the National Health Service and the environment.
The controversial National Food Strategy recommends some of the money raised by taxes should be spent on expanding free school meals in England.
Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick says it's just a set of recommendations.
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India bans Mastercard from issuing new cards
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India's central bank has banned Mastercard from issuing new debit and credit cards to domestic customers for violating data storage rules.
The move comes as an enormous blow to the US company in an important market.
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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India and China agree to resolve border crisis
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India and China have once agreed to put an end to the border standoff.
The foreign ministers of the two countries met on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit.
They've agreed to make progress but, experts say there's still a lack of faith in the relationship.
Ishan Garg reports.
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Edit - Covid numbers in Sydney levelling out.
New covid infections in the Australian state of New South Wales are at their lowest levels in four days, with 65 cases of locally acquired infections being recorded in the last 24 hours.
The states Premier Glady Berejiklian says the drop in new infections is reassuring, but with 28 of the new cases having circulated in the community while infectious, its vital that people continue to observe the lockdown laws.
Shaun Bindley reports.
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Covid numbers in Sydney levelling out.
New covid infections in the Australian state of New South Wales are at their lowest levels in four days, with 65 cases of locally acquired infections being recorded in the last 24 hours.
The states Premier Glady Berejiklian says the drop in new infections is reassuring, but with 28 of the new cases having circulated in the community while infectious, its vital that people continue to observe the lockdown laws.
Shaun Bindley reports.
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TOKYO REPORTS OVER 1100 NEW COVID-19 CASES; NEW CLUSTER AT HOTEL HOSTING OLYMPIC ATHLETES
Now under a fresh state of emergency, Tokyo has reported more than eleven hundred new COVID-19 infections, the first time in half a year. And, a cluster of infections occurred in a hotel hosting a Brazilian delegation of athletes, just over a week before the Olympic Opening Ceremony. John Matthews has more in Tokyo.
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China to Send Largest Overseas Olympics Delegation to Tokyo
China will send its largest ever delegation to an overseas Olympics.
It comprises 777 people, including 431 athletes that will compete in a total of 225 events.
Patrick Fok has more from Beijing.
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It comprises 777 people, including 431 athletes that will compete in a total of 225 events.
Patrick Fok has more from Beijing.
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DOJ watchdog finds FBI failings in USA gymnastics abuse investigation
A US Justice Department watchdog report has found the FBI failed to adequately pursue abuse allegations against the former doctor for the USA gymnastics team.
Larry Nassar has been accused of abusing hundreds of girls and women and is in effect serving life in prison.
Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.
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Larry Nassar has been accused of abusing hundreds of girls and women and is in effect serving life in prison.
Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.
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White House launches program to relocate Afghans who helped US
The White House is launching a new program to relocate Afghan nationals who helped the US during it's 20-year long war in the country.
Operation Allies Refuge will provide flights to eligible Afghan nationals and their families starting at the end of this month.
Those eligible will need to apply or already be part of a special visa programme.
Sarah Walton reports
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Operation Allies Refuge will provide flights to eligible Afghan nationals and their families starting at the end of this month.
Those eligible will need to apply or already be part of a special visa programme.
Sarah Walton reports
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Judge Rules Britney Spears Can Hire Her Own Lawyer
A judge has ruled that Britney Spears will be able to hire her own lawyer in her ongoing battle to end her controversial conservatorship.
The pop star accused her father and others of abusing their court-appointed roles managing her business and personal affairs.
US Correspondent Ira Spitzer has more
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