Nearly 350 people were arrested during Saturday's protests in New York.
Thousands of people took to the streets protesting the death of George
Floyd. Demonstrations were largely peaceful but a number of clashes
with police were reported.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Sunday, May 31, 2020
Tanzania to allow Football fans in stadiums
The Tanzanian government has allowed football fans to watch league matches in stadiums following a presidential directive to resume sporting activities in the country from 1st June.
Isaac Lukando reports from Dar es Salaam.
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Los Angeles wakes to state of emergency after violent protests
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Protests over the death of Goerge Floyd turned violent across Los Angeles forcing the Mayor Eric Garcetti to order a curfew for the entire city.
Demonstrators marched the streets, burned police cars, looted retail businesses and vandalised buildings.
Danielle Robertson has more from Los Angeles.
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Saturday, May 30, 2020
George Floyd protests continue in US for 5th day
The United States is going into the fifth night of protests following
the death of an unarmed African American at the hands of white police
officers in Minneapolis on Monday.
George Floyd's death has sparked outrage across the US with protests
in some major cities turning violent.
Protesters were out in Washington DC on Saturday to voice their anger
at President Donald Trump who they say has tweeted inflammatory
remarks that have incited violence and done little to calm the
tensions.
Nick Harper was at the protest in Washington.
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the death of an unarmed African American at the hands of white police
officers in Minneapolis on Monday.
George Floyd's death has sparked outrage across the US with protests
in some major cities turning violent.
Protesters were out in Washington DC on Saturday to voice their anger
at President Donald Trump who they say has tweeted inflammatory
remarks that have incited violence and done little to calm the
tensions.
Nick Harper was at the protest in Washington.
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Several hundred arrested in New York protests
Thousands of people in New York have taken to the streets protesting
the death of George Floyd.
The police say more than 200 people were arrested during Friday's protests.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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the death of George Floyd.
The police say more than 200 people were arrested during Friday's protests.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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SADC to ease transportation of goods and services
The Council of Ministers of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) has agreed on easing the transportation of goods and services in the region.
Isaac Lukando has more from Dar es Salaam.
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Friday, May 29, 2020
[Preview] U.S. jobs data in focus, 20% unemployment predicted
[Preview] Jobs data in the United States this coming week is predicted
to show unemployment in America has now risen to 20%.
Millions of workers have been laid off as a result of COVID-19 and
May's figures are expected to show the worst data since the start of
the pandemic.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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to show unemployment in America has now risen to 20%.
Millions of workers have been laid off as a result of COVID-19 and
May's figures are expected to show the worst data since the start of
the pandemic.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Trump revokes Hong Kong special treatment trade rules
President Trump is suspending Hong Kong's special trade and travel
status with the United States.
It follows anger at Beijing's decision to impose a new security law on
Hong Kong that US officials say erodes its freedom and autonomy.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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status with the United States.
It follows anger at Beijing's decision to impose a new security law on
Hong Kong that US officials say erodes its freedom and autonomy.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Trump ends special Hong Kong treatment over Beijing security law
US President Donald Trump has announced he's eliminating America's
preferential treatment of Hong Kong following China's decision to
impose a new security law on the city.
In a list of actions against Beijing he said he would sanction any
officials he deemed were "eroding Hong Kong's autonomy", and stop
certain Chinese nationals entering the US.
He also terminated relations with the World Health Organization.
President Trump made the announcement at the White House.
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preferential treatment of Hong Kong following China's decision to
impose a new security law on the city.
In a list of actions against Beijing he said he would sanction any
officials he deemed were "eroding Hong Kong's autonomy", and stop
certain Chinese nationals entering the US.
He also terminated relations with the World Health Organization.
President Trump made the announcement at the White House.
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Minneapolis police officer faces 3rd degree murder charge in George Floyd killing
The police officer accused by protestors of killing George Floyd, an unarmed black man in the city of Minneapolis on Monday has been arrested and charged with 3rd degree murder.
Derek Chauvin was filmed with his knee pressed against Mr. Floyd's neck, as Mr. Floyd told him he couldn't breathe.
Our US correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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Police officer arrested in Minneapolis over George Floyd death
The police officer accused by protestors of killing George Floyd, an unarmed black man in the city of Minneapolis on Monday has been arrested.
Derek Chauvin was filmed with his knee pressed against Mr. Floyd's neck, as Mr. Floyd told him he couldn't breathe.
Our US correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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UK FINANCE MINISTER LAYS OUT PLANS TO END FURLOUGH SCHEME
The UK chancellor says the Government's furlough scheme will be phased out, month-by-month, until the end of October.
The Government currently pays 80% of an employee's wage.
But come September businesses will have to pay 10%, and by October, 20%, before it ends.
Stuart Smith reports from London.
The Government currently pays 80% of an employee's wage.
But come September businesses will have to pay 10%, and by October, 20%, before it ends.
Stuart Smith reports from London.
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7 people shot in Louisville during protests against police shooting
Seven people have been shot in the U.S. city of Louisville [PRON Loo-ee-vil] during protests over the fatal shooting of African American Breonna Taylor.
It was the second major city to see unrest overnight in relation to black citizens killed by police officers, as demonstrators in Minneapolis again called for justice for George Floyd.
Our US correspondent Giles Gibson reports.
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U.S. consumer spending tumbles record 13.6%
Consumer spending in the United States has dropped by a record 13.6%
as the COVID-19 pandemic has kept stores and businesses closed.
It's further evidence the US is experiencing the worst economic
downturn in decades as people are unable to unwilling to spend.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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as the COVID-19 pandemic has kept stores and businesses closed.
It's further evidence the US is experiencing the worst economic
downturn in decades as people are unable to unwilling to spend.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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UN Report Pins DR Congo Police
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A UN report on human rights violations in the Democratic Republic of Congo has implicated police officers and soldiers in a series of killings between March and April this year.
A UN report on human rights violations in the Democratic Republic of Congo has implicated police officers and soldiers in a series of killings between March and April this year.
The attacks were reportedly carried out after the government announced a state of emergency to limit the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic across the country.
Chris Ocamringa has more.
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Row between Twitter and President Trump escalates over Minneapolis tweet
Twitter has escalated its row with U.S. President Donald Trump by hiding one of his tweets for the first time, saying it breaks the rules on glorifying violence.
The president warned that “ when the looting starts, the shooting starts, ” in reference to consecutive nights of protests in Minneapolis.
This comes a day after President Trump signed an executive order targeting social media platforms in a bid to stop them curating content.
Nina-Maria Potts reports:
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Monkeys in India attack lab technician and steal blood test samples
In a bizarre incident, a group of monkeys attacked a lab technician from the Meerut Medical College and stole blood samples of some patients collected for routine tests.
The incident comes at a time when India has ramped up its testing for coronavirus, with more than a 100,000 tests taking place per day.
Sreoshi Mukherjee has more on this story...
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The incident comes at a time when India has ramped up its testing for coronavirus, with more than a 100,000 tests taking place per day.
Sreoshi Mukherjee has more on this story...
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U.S. ROCKED BY FLOYD PROTESTS
The U.S. has been rocked by a third night of protests over the death of an unarmed black man, George Floyd, in police custody.
Footage shows a police officer kneeling on the neck of Floyd, despite him saying he couldn't breathe.
Arson and looting broke out as demonstrations continued in cities, including Minneapolis, where a police station was set alight.
Donald Trump branded the protestors "thugs" and threatened to bring in the national guard.
United States Attorney for the District of Minnesota Erica McDonald calls for restraint.
UK could offer 'path to citizenship' for Hong Kong's British passport holders
The UK could offer British National passport holders in Hong Kong a path to UK citizenship if China does not suspend plans for a security law in the territory.
It comes after China's parliament backed proposal that would make it a crime to undermine Beijing's authority. There are fears the legislation could end Hong Kong's "unique" status.
From London, Benji Hyer reports.
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India records highest ever COVID 19 cases ahead of lockdown ending
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India recorded 7,000 new coronavirus cases on Friday, it's highest one-day rise.
It comes just two days before the nationwide lockdown is scheduled to end.
India now has the 9th highest number of COVID 19 cases in the world.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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Renault to restructure factories and make worldwide job cuts
Renault announces 15,000 jobs are being cut worldwide, including 4,600 in France, as it faces a slump in global demand that has been exacerbated by the coronavirus crisis.
The French carmaker is looking to make $2.2bn in savings over the next three years.
Ross Cullen has more from Paris.
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India counters Trump claim of talking to Modi on China
Weeks after Indian and Chinese troops faced off in the Ladakh region of northern India- that stand-off is showing no signs of easing.
US President Donald Trump has now offered to mediate on the issue twice- he's also claimed that he spoke to Prime Minister Modi on the issue and that the Indian Prime Minister 'is not in a good mood about what is going on with China'.
However as Neha Poonia reports from New Delhi, India says the two leaders have not spoken in weeks.
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US President Donald Trump has now offered to mediate on the issue twice- he's also claimed that he spoke to Prime Minister Modi on the issue and that the Indian Prime Minister 'is not in a good mood about what is going on with China'.
However as Neha Poonia reports from New Delhi, India says the two leaders have not spoken in weeks.
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UK REGIONS EASE LOCKDOWNS
The UK is moving into the next phases of its Covid-19 lockdown restrictions.
In Scotland, people from two different households can now meet up outdoors.
In England, small groups of people will also be allowed to get together outside from Monday.
It follows the government saying it's five key tests have been met to allow the easing of some restrictions - including falling daily fatalities.
Professor Stephen Reicher - who's one of the subcommittees of scientists advising the UK governmemnt - says it's a cautious approach.
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Moscow revises April coronavirus death toll
Moscow's health department has revised its coronavirus death toll for April after applying new methodology, more than doubling the figure. Russia has been accused of downplaying the death toll from COVID-19. Julia Chapman reports from Moscow.
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UK suggests pathway to citizenship for some Hong Kongers
The UK says it may open up a pathway to citizenship for hundreds of thousands of Hong Kong residents, amid increasing international criticism of China's planned security laws for the city.
Richard Kimber is in Hong Kong, and has the latest reaction from there.
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S. Korea reports 58 new Covid-19 cases as quarantine measures tighten
South Korea is carefully monitoring a spike in coronavirus infections that has led to tighter quarantine measures. Seoul activated the new social distancing guidelines on Friday, hoping to suppress the outbreak over the next two weeks.
Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.
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Thursday, May 28, 2020
Trump targets social media with executive order
Donald Trump has signed an executive order cracking down on what he
has described as 'censorship' by social media sites
It comes after Twitter adding warnings to some of the President's Tweets.
Our US Correspondent Sarah Walton reports
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has described as 'censorship' by social media sites
It comes after Twitter adding warnings to some of the President's Tweets.
Our US Correspondent Sarah Walton reports
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Declines on Wall Street as investors brace for China announcement
The major U.S. indexes closed the day in the red as investors brace
for an announcement on China.
Stocks had been trading in positive territory for much of the day
following the release of unemployment data that suggested job losses
may be bottoming out.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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for an announcement on China.
Stocks had been trading in positive territory for much of the day
following the release of unemployment data that suggested job losses
may be bottoming out.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Tanzania, France sign loan agreement for water supply
Tanzania has signed a loan agreement with France to finance water supply projects that will benefit some 770,000 people in the country's Morogoro municipality.
Daniel Kijo reports
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US charges North Koreans & Chinese with sanctions violations
The United States has charged 28 North Koreans and 5 Chinese nationals
in the largest ever sanctions violation case.
They're charged with acquiring $2.5 billion dollars to help fund North
Korea's nuclear and missile program.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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in the largest ever sanctions violation case.
They're charged with acquiring $2.5 billion dollars to help fund North
Korea's nuclear and missile program.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Joint statement criticizes Hong Kong security law
The United States, Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom have
issued a joint statement criticising China's new security law in Hong
Kong.
The countries say Beijing has breached the 1984 Sino-British agreement
and is threatening Hong Kong's freedoms.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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issued a joint statement criticising China's new security law in Hong
Kong.
The countries say Beijing has breached the 1984 Sino-British agreement
and is threatening Hong Kong's freedoms.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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UK PM ANNOUNCES LOCKDOWN EASING FROM MONDAY
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's announced an easing to coronavirus lockdown rules in England from next week.
Small groups of people will be allowed to meet outside, in what he says are 'cautious' steps to adjust restrictions.
Olly Barratt reports from London.
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Iran Nuclear Deal Dealt Another Blow By Trump Administration
The international deal aimed at preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon has been dealt another blow by the Trump administration.
It's ending sanctions waivers that allow Russian, Chinese and European companies to work on Iranian nuclear sites, a move some experts say will make it easier for Tehran to advance its nuclear program.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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Europe COVID-19 deaths exceed 100,000
More than 175,000 people have died of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic in Europe.
Nearly three-quarters of those who died are in the UK, Italy, Spain and France.
Lucy Hough is our Europe Correspondent.
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EPL TO RESUME JUNE 17
The English Premier League season will resume on June 17th, according to reports.
All 20 clubs are said to have agreed to the restart date in principle.
Olly Barratt reports from London.
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GERMANY THREATENS SANCTIONS ON RUSSIA OVER 2015 CYBERATTACK
Germany has summoned the Russian ambassador over a 2015 cyber attack on its parliament, and said it would seek to sanction those responsible.
It would be the first known case of its kind since the EU agreed last year on using sanctions to respond to cyberattacks.
Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.
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Minneapolis mayor calls for officer involved in George Floyd killing to be charged
The mayor of Minneapolis, Jacob Frey, has made an urgent appeal for the National Guard to intervene, following a second night of protests over the police killing of unarmed African-American George Floyd. He has also called for the officer involved in his killing to be charged.
Meanwhile, the US Justice Department says the federal investigation into his death in Minneapolis is a top priority.
Nina-Maria Potts has more:
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A further two million Americans file for unemployment benefits
More than two million Americans filed for unemployment benefits for
the first time last week.
Over 40 million people in the U.S. have now done so since the pandemic
hit but there are signs that reopening efforts are having an impact.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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the first time last week.
Over 40 million people in the U.S. have now done so since the pandemic
hit but there are signs that reopening efforts are having an impact.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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U.S. plans to ban some Chinese student visas
There are reports the United States plans to expel Chinese graduate
students that have links to China's military schools.
There are concerns it could prompt China to retaliate with it's own visa bans.
Sarah Walton reports from New York.
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students that have links to China's military schools.
There are concerns it could prompt China to retaliate with it's own visa bans.
Sarah Walton reports from New York.
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S. Korea tightens quarantine measures over infection spike
South Korea will tighten quarantine measures from Friday after more than eighty new coronavirus cases emerged between Wednesday and Thursday. The fresh cases come as the country has been easing social distancing guidelines ... following success in lowering its infection rate.
Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.
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Supreme Court rebukes Indian government over migrant exodus
Two months after India announced a strict nationwide lockdown with just four hours notice, thousands of migrant workers are still fleeing Indian cities on foot.
With most businesses still shut, these migrant workers have been without jobs and money for over 60 days now. India's Supreme Court has reprimanded the government for lapses and inadequacies in how this crisis was handled.
Neha Poonia has more.
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With most businesses still shut, these migrant workers have been without jobs and money for over 60 days now. India's Supreme Court has reprimanded the government for lapses and inadequacies in how this crisis was handled.
Neha Poonia has more.
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Test and trace system kicks off in England and Scotland
25,000 contact tracers are making their first phone calls to track down people who will be told to self-isolate under new test and trace schemes being launched in England and Scotland.
Tracers will text, email or call people who test positive with coronavirus and ask who they have had contact with. Any of those contacts deemed at risk of infection will be told to isolate for 14 days, even if they are not ill.
With more details, Benji Hyer reports from London.
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Coronavirus reaches rural India after inter-state travel resumes
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India's rural areas, which were previously less affected by COVID 19, are seeing a spike in cases.
It comes after the federal government resumed inter-state travel, leading to mass movements from larger cities to villages.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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EASYJET CUTTING THOUSANDS OF JOBS
British budget airline Easyjet is to cut 30% of its staff as it struggles to cope with the collapse in air traffic travel from the coronavirus pandemic.
The company warned flight demand won't recover fully until 2023.
French parliament approves use of track-and-trace app
Politicians in France have approved a bill to allow a track-and-trace app to be brought in to try to contain the spread of the coronavirus.
The proposed legislation is now set to be formally announced by the prime minister on Thursday as he sets out the next phase of relaxing the lockdown in France.
Ross Cullen reports from Paris.
The proposed legislation is now set to be formally announced by the prime minister on Thursday as he sets out the next phase of relaxing the lockdown in France.
Ross Cullen reports from Paris.
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UK TEST AND TRACE SYSTEM LAUNCHES
UK Health secretary Matt Hancock says it's people's 'civic duty' to co-operate with a new coronavirus test and trace regime being rolled out (on Thursday).
The NHS system is going live with 25-thousand contact tracers recruited.
Their job will be to trace everyone who's come close to a Covid-19 sufferer - and tell them to self-isolate for 14-days, even if they have no symptoms.
Public health professor Linda Bauld explains what that means.
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Russia to alter coronavirus classification
Russia's Ministry of Health says it will no longer include asymptomatic coronavirus patients in its official tally. It has also proposed changing the way it classifies deaths, after criticism that Russia's true mortality rate was being obscured. Julia Chapman has more.
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New cluster infection breaks raises alarm in greater Seoul
South Korea has reported nearly eighty cases of coronavirus on Thursday. It's the single highest daily total since early April, raising fears of a possible second wave of Covid-19.
Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.
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Criticism Swells Ahead of National Security Law Resolution
All eyes are on China today as it's set to pass a new National Security Law, tailor-made for Hong Kong.
It's prompted global criticism as well as the threat of a strong response from the US, including possible sanctions, if Beijing enacts the legislation.
Patrick Fok reports from the Chinese capital.
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It's prompted global criticism as well as the threat of a strong response from the US, including possible sanctions, if Beijing enacts the legislation.
Patrick Fok reports from the Chinese capital.
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Coronavirus to cut tourist spending by $22 billion in Japan: think tank
The coronavirus outbreak is projected to cut spending by overseas travellers in Japan by 22 billion dollars this year. That's according to a think tank - that says figures are only expected to return to pre-virus levels next spring. Grace Lee reports from Tokyo.
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Boeing to lay off more than 12,000 employees due to pandemic
Boeing plans to dismiss more than 12,000 workers in the US, it said on Wednesday,
Almost 6 thousand of these are involuntary layoffs and it comes as the coronavirus pandemic has slashed demand for air travel.
Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave has the details..
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Almost 6 thousand of these are involuntary layoffs and it comes as the coronavirus pandemic has slashed demand for air travel.
Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave has the details..
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Wednesday, May 27, 2020
US Coronavirus death toll passes 100k mark
The number of coronavirus deaths in the United States has passed the 100 thousand mark according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University.
The US has the highest number of infections and deaths than any other country in the world.
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.
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The US has the highest number of infections and deaths than any other country in the world.
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.
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Space X historic launch cancelled
Poor weather has meant the cancellation of the first manned Space X
flight to the International Space Station.
The planned launch from Florida's Kennedy Space Center would have
marked the first time NASA astronauts had flown with a commercially
built spacecraft.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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flight to the International Space Station.
The planned launch from Florida's Kennedy Space Center would have
marked the first time NASA astronauts had flown with a commercially
built spacecraft.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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Major gains for the markets despite U.S.-China tensions
The U.S. markets posted another day of healthy gains Wednesday despite
souring relations between Washington and Beijing.
Investors shrugged off those concerns instead focusing on the easing
of shutdown restrictions.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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souring relations between Washington and Beijing.
Investors shrugged off those concerns instead focusing on the easing
of shutdown restrictions.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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US AMBASSADOR TO TANZANIA SUMMONED BY GOVERNMENT
The government of Tanzania through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation has summoned the acting US Ambassador Dr. Inmi Patterson for clarification over issues that the mission has in the recent past posted on its website and social media platforms.
Daniel Kijo reports
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Huawei exec Meng Wanzhou loses bid for freedom, as Canada mulls US extradition
A judge in Canada has delivered a major blow to China’s Meng Wanzhou, ruling that extradition proceedings against the Huawei executive should proceed.
The British Columbia Supreme Court found that the fraud charges leveled against Meng Wangzhou by American prosecutors would also be considered a crime in Canada - clearing the way for extradition proceedings to continue.
Nina-Maria Potts has more:
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New York Governor slams lawmakers for ugly and un-American response to funding request
New York's Governor Andrew Cuomo says the response from some lawmakers
that resist funding local governments is ugly and un-American.
The Governor is calling on the federal government to provide 61
billion dollars in aid to help his state recover economically from the
Covid-19 pandemic.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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that resist funding local governments is ugly and un-American.
The Governor is calling on the federal government to provide 61
billion dollars in aid to help his state recover economically from the
Covid-19 pandemic.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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EU Commission presents proposals to rescue crippled economies
The EU Commission has presented its proposals for a stimulus package worth 750billion euros to help the bloc recover from the economic consequences of the coronavirus pandemic.
The package will include unprecedented amounts of joint EU debt to help revive crippled economies such as Italy and Spain.
Our correspondent in Brussels Lucy Hough has this report:
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JOHNSON: "MOVE ON" FROM CUMMINGS ROW
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has defended his top aide Dominic Cummings saying people should now "move on from the row."
Dozens of Conservative MPs are calling for Mr Cummings to go after he drove hundreds of miles with his family during lockdown.
Holly Hudson has more.
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US: Hong Kong No Longer Politically Autonomous from China
The US has officially declared Hong Kong is no longer politically autonomous from China.
This declaration from US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo comes just days after Beijing imposed new national security legislation on the territory.
Rachel Silverman has more.
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UN warns job losses could create a "lockdown generation"
More than one in six young workers has lost their job according to the
United Nations.
It's warning that the long term fallout of the Covid-19 outbreak could
create a "lockdown generation".
Sarah Walton reports from New York
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United Nations.
It's warning that the long term fallout of the Covid-19 outbreak could
create a "lockdown generation".
Sarah Walton reports from New York
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Space X Set to Launch
Space X is set to launch its first crew into orbit…. scheduled to lift off from Florida's Kennedy Space Center at 4:33 in the afternoon local time.
The historic launch will be the first time NASA astronauts fly to the International Space Station in a commercially built spacecraft.
Rachel Silverman has more.
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