Tuesday, June 30, 2020

Powell and Mnuchin testify on their pandemic response

Jerome Powell, the Chair of the US Federal Reserve has said the future of the US economy is still "extraordinarily uncertain".

Powell testified before a House committee, alongside US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, about their response to the coronavirus pandemic.

From Washington, Jagruti Dave reports.

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Dems disappointed after White House briefing on Russian bounties

The White House press secretary has said that US President Donald Trump has now been briefed on allegations that Russian bounties paid Taliban militants to kill US troops.

It comes after The White House denied Trump was personally briefed on the matter, claiming the intelligence 'wasn't verified'.

United States Correspondent Danielle Robertson has more

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Dow posts best quarter since 1987

It was a strong day of trading on Wall Street Tuesday with the Dow
Jones posting its best quarter since 1987.

The Chair of the Federal Reserve has provided further warnings for the
country's economy but investors were buoyed by some strong economic
data.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Biden: Trump "failed" Americans with COVID-19 "failures"

US Presidential hopeful, Democrat Joe Biden, has said President Donald
has "failed" the American people in his handling of the COVID-19
pandemic.

With infections topping 2.5 million and predictions of up to 100,000
new cases a day in the coming weeks, Biden attacked the President for
"inaction and failures".

He accused Trump of making matters worse, not better for refusing to
lead by example by wearing a mask.

Joe Biden said the White House was not winning the fight against the virus.

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Biden said he would soon be laying out his full plan for tackling the
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Pompeo says Iran could become global threat without UN arms embargo

The U.S Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has warned the UN Security
Council against lifting it's Iranian arms embargo.

The sanctions are due to expire in October as part of the terms of the
2015 nuclear agreement.

The U.S has put forward a draft resolution to extend the embargo indefinitely.

Mike Pompeo has told the Security Council that Iran could become a
global threat without it.

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UPDATE: Dr Anthony Fauci expresses concern about "all or none" approach to reopening in U.S.


Dr Anthony Fauci, one of the U.S. President's top advisors on the coronavirus pandemic, has expressed concern about the recent spike in COVID-19 cases.

In his testimony to the Senate Health Committee on Tuesday, Dr Fauci said people are taking an "all or none" approach as states reopen after lockdowns.

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Dr Anthony Fauci: "no guarantee" of finding a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine


Dr Anthony Fauci, one of the U.S. President's top advisors on the coronavirus pandemic, says "there's no guarantee" of finding a safe and effective vaccine.

But, in his testimony to the Senate Health Committee on Tuesday, Dr Fauci also said vaccines currently under development are showing promising signs.

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Leaders of France and southern Sahara nations meet to discuss fight against armed groups

The French president has travelled to Mauritania for the latest summit between France and the so-called G5 Nations.

Emmanuel Macron is attending talks with the leaders of five southern Sahara nations on the fight against armed groups in the region.

Ross Cullen has more.

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Healthcare workers stage 'day of action' across France

Thousands of healthcare workers are marching across France for the second time in two weeks demanding better pay and working conditions.

Doctors and nurses have been staging protests since before the coronavirus crisis which highlighted the pressures on frontline workers.

Ross Cullen reports from Paris.

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U.S. halts high-tech exports to Hong Kong

The United States is tightening restrictions on exports of high-tech
products and defense equipment to Hong Kong.

This follows China's decision to pass a national security law that
critics say could diminish civil liberties in the city.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports from New York.

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EU to keep borders closed to most of the world


Most Americans aren't welcome in Europe, at least for another two weeks. The bloc has left the US, along with most of the world, off a shortlist of approved countries whose citizens will be allowed to travel to the EU when border restrictions are partially lifted on Wednesday. Toni Waterman has more from Brussels

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AUSTRALIA: Covid-19 continues to spike in Melbourne - Police patrols called in

Police In Australia are being tasked to patrol certain suburbs of Victoria's capital, Melbourne as the coronavirus continues to spike in the State.
It's led to the government ordering lockdown in specific hotspots.
Arthur Stevens reports from Melbourne

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UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab condemns China's new national security law

The UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has expressed "deep concern" over reports that China has passed a national security law giving it new powers over Hong Kong. Mr Raab called the move a "grave step."


The legislation set to criminalise secession, subversion and collusion with foreign forces, but will also effectively curtail protests and freedom of speech in the territory.


Benji Hyer has more from London. 


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UK IMPOSES FIRST LOCAL LOCKDOWN

The UK government is implementing its first local lockdown in the English city of Leicester, as it experiences an isolated coronavirus outbreak.

While the rest of England further relaxes lockdown measures on July 4, pubs, restaurants and hairdressers in Leicester will not reopen, and non-essential shops and schools will have to close.

Stuart Smith reports from London.

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India bans 59 Chinese apps including Tik tok

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The Indian government has banned 59 Chinese apps citing security concerns.

The ban includes Tik Tok, a popular app among India's young people and content creators with over 100 million users in India.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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Russia's unemployment rises by 3.5 times

Unemployment in Russia is three and a half times higher than at the start of April. Women have been harder hit than men, according to the figures from the state statistics agency. Moscow Correspondent Lucy Taylor reports. 


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LEICESTER BEGINS NEW LOCKDOWN

Leicester is starting a new lockdown - after it became the first UK city to have measures re-imposed because of a coronavirus outbreak.

The government says the city in the East Midlands region has recorded 10% of the country's Covid-19 cases over the last week.

Emma Reid reports from Leicester.

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Human trials approved for India Covid-19 vaccine

India is set to start trials on humans for its first possible vaccine for Covid-19.

This comes as coronavirus cases have surged in India, crossing the half a million mark in recent days.

Our correspondent, Rebecca Bundhun, reports from Mumbai

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China Approves National Security Law, HK Kept in the Dark

China's parliament has officially approved a new national security law for Hong Kong expected to come into effect on July 1st.

But details of the legislation are yet to be revealed.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Japan won’t re-enter state of emergency: top official

Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga (Yoh-shee-hee-deh Soo-Gah) says the government has no plans to immediately declare another state of emergency, despite a rise in new cases of COVID-19 in Tokyo. Grace Lee reports.


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S. Korea to take applications for alternative military service

South Korea is now accepting applications for alternative military service from men unwilling to serve in the armed forces under religious or personal beliefs. Under Korea law, all able-bodied men are required to serve roughly two years in the military. 

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.

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Senior Republican says there should be "no stigma" about wearing masks

Mitch McConnell, a senior Republican, has said there should be "no stigma" about wearing face masks to combat the spread of the coronavirus.

This comes as Covid-19 cases are surging in several states across the US and is in contrast to President Trump, who has rarely worn a mask at public events.

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.

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Monday, June 29, 2020

LEICESTER LOCKDOWN TIGHTENED

Leicester has become the first UK city to have lockdown measures reimposed because of a coronavirus outbreak.

The government says the city in the East Midlands region has recorded 10% of the country's Covid-19 cases over the last week.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Boeing help U.S. markets soar on Monday

Wall Street began the trading week on a positive note thanks to
better-than-expected housing data and a strong day for Boeing.

This helped shift investor focus away from concerns over how a rise in
Covid-19 hotspots may impact the country's economic recovery.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Golden State Killer Pleads Guilty

74-year-old Joseph James DeAngelo, known as the Golden State Killer, has begun the long process of pleading guilty to over a dozen charges involving rape and murder.


Danielle Robertson has more from California.


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Dozens of Companies Boycott Facebook

Dozens of companies have cancelled or paused their advertising on Facebook.  They're calling on Facebook and other social media platforms to limit hate speech and the spread of misinformation.


Technology Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 


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New York threatens reopening slowdown

New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo has threatened to slowdown New
York City's reopening plan.

He says the decline in Covid-19 cases is encouraging but warns that
there are areas of concern.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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[Wrap] US-North Korea summit unlikely before US election

The chief U.S. negotiator on North Korean denuclearization says
another summit between the countries' two leaders is "hard to
envision" before November's U.S. election.

Stephen Biegun said the global pandemic had created circumstances
where a face-to-face meeting in the coming months would be "quite
challenging".

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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U.S. Supreme Court strikes down Louisiana abortion law


The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down a law restricting abortions in the state of Louisiana.

It's the court's first major ruling on abortion rights during the Trump presidency.

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has more.

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China restrics U.S. visas over Hong Kong

China is to restrict visas for some United States officials.

It comes after the U.S. imposed similar limits on Chinese
representatives in a disagreement over Hong Kong.

Sarah Walton reports.

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US set to hold first federal executions in 17 years

The US Supreme Court has cleared the way for the United States to resume federal executions.

This will be the first time the death penalty has been carried out on the federal level in 17 years.

Rebecca Foster reports from Washington.

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COVID-19: U.S. sees dramatic rise in cases

As new COVID-19 cases increase in the United States, the Governor of
Texas has warned his state is facing a "swift and very dangerous turn"
in infections.

Cases have topped 2.5 million in the US, with more than 125,000 deaths.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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UPDATE: Gunmen attack Pakistan Stock Exchange

All four gunmen who attacked the Pakistan Stock Exchange building in Karachi have been killed, according to local officials.

In addition to the gunmen, four people were killed and seven injured. The Balochistan Liberation Army- a separatist, militant group - claimed responsibility for the attack.

Our South Asia correspondent Neha Poonia has more.

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TENS OF THOUSANDS OF UK COVID-19 SURVIVORS AT RISK OF PTSD

Tens of thousands of COVID-19 survivors should receive help for post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, according to UK psychiatrists and psychologists.

A working group, led by University College London, says of the 100,000 people hospitalised, those treated in intensive care are at highest risk.

Stuart Smith reports from London.

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New funding pledged for English schools

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is promising funding of £1bn ($1.2bn) for 50 major school building projects in England. It's a 10-year programme that is due to start from September 2021.


There will also be a further £560m ($700m) for repairs to school buildings.


From London, Benji Hyer reports. 


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UK CITY FACING LOCAL LOCKDOWN

The British city of Leicester is facing a possible 'local lockdown' following a spike in Covid-19 cases. 


It comes as Prime Minister Boris Johnson admits coronavirus has been a "disaster" for the UK.


Holly Hudson has more. 


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AUSTRALIA: Covid 19 outbreak in Melbourne continues to rise

There are widespread concerns in Australia as coronavirus infections in the state of Victoria continue to rise and become Australia's biggest outbreak in three months.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Authorities record 80% online turnout in Russian vote

Online voter turnout in Russia's national vote has reached 80%, according to official figures. The referendum will determine whether to pass changes to the constitution that would allow President Vladimir Putin to stand for two more terms in office. Lucy Taylor reports from Moscow. 


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India reports biggest spike in COVID 19 cases for two consecutive days

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India recorded over 16,000 coronavirus cases for two days in a row...

taking the total tally above the half a million mark.

State leaders are considering locking down cities with a high caseload to stop the spread of the virus.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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LEICESTER LOCKDOWN 'MAY BE EXTENDED'

The English city of Leicester may have to remain under current coronavirus restrictions longer than the rest of the country.

The city's Mayor says that's what central government is recommending due to a rise in covid-19 cases there.

Around 25% of the city's 2500 cases have been reported in the previous two weeks, according to figures from mid-June.

The rest of England is due to ease lockdown on Saturday, with pubs and restaurants allowed to reopen.

That may not happen for Leicester, according to Mayor Peter Soulsby - but he says reports of new lockdown measures are inaccurate.

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Gunmen attack Pakistan Stock Exchange

All four gunmen who attacked the Pakistan Stock Exchange building in Karachi have been killed, according to local officials.

Local media reports claim that two civilians have also been killed and several people have sustained injuries.

Our South Asia correspondent Neha Poonia has more.

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HK National Security Law to Come into Effect

Tensions are mounting in Hong Kong, as Beijing is expected to pass a controversial national security law for the city in the next 24 hours. 

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.


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Sunday, June 28, 2020

Trump retweets then deletes video of Florida supporter shouting "white power"

US President Donald Trump retweeted a video showing a supporter of his in Florida shouting "white power".

The post was later removed from the President's twitter feed and his spokesperson says he didn't hear that comment in the video.

From Washington Jagruti Dave reports.

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States halt openings as US Coronavirus cases surge

There are more than 2.5 million coronavirus cases across the United States.

States such as Texas and Florida, which have seen record highs in the number of infections, are halting their reopening plans.

Our Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more.

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More Safeguards As Schools Reopen in Tanzania

The government in Tanzania has set out new COVID -19 guidelines as over 10 million primary and secondary students go back to school on 29th June. 

Isaac Lukando reports from Dar es Salaam



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Saturday, June 27, 2020

COVID-19 - Simba SC and Yanga FC matches to go on without fans

The Tanzanian government has temporarily banned fans from attending all away premier league football matches involving Simba Soccer Club and Young Africans Football Club due to failure to observe social distancing measures.

Isaac Lukando reports from Dar es Salaam.


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Friday, June 26, 2020

Trump Administration takes Obamacare Challenge to Supreme Court

The Trump Administration has asked the US Supreme Court to invalidate President Obama's signature Affordable Care Act.

Eliminating Obamacare could leave 23 million Americans without health coverage during the COVID-19 crisis.

Rebecca Foster reports from Washington.

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Disagreement delays UN Charter anniversary declaration

A declaration to mark seventy-five years since the signing of the
United Nations Charter has been delayed because of a disagreement.

Six member states have opposed its original wording.

Sarah Walton reports from New York.

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Vice President Sees "Progress" Against Coronavirus Despite Record New Cases

The United States has eclipsed its record of new coronavirus cases in a single day. More than 41 thousand new cases were reported on Thursday….with more than 30 states reporting increases. But at the first public briefing of the White House coronavirus task force in almost two months,  Vice President Mike Pence tried to paint a rosy picture.

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has more.


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China Applauds Tanzania for Decision to Reopen Schools

The Chinese embassy to Tanzania poured praise on the Tanzanian government for formulating policies that suit its own national conditions that have resulted in a drastic fall of Covid-19 cases.


Daniel Kijo reports


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Wall Street eyes U.S. Covid-19 infection rates in week ahead [preview]

Wall Street will be keeping a close eye on Covid-19 infection rates
this week as a number of U.S. states battle to contain a rise in new
cases.

The move has forced a number of states to pump the brakes on reopening
plans and investors warn this could further slow the country's
economic recovery.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Paris Orly airport has re-opened after nearly three months of closure due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The country's second-busiest airport was targeted by environmental activists early on Friday though, as Ross Cullen reports.

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FRANCE'S SECOND BUSIEST AIRPORT REOPENS

Paris Orly airport has re-opened after nearly three months of closure due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The country's second-busiest airport was targeted by environmental activists early on Friday though, as Ross Cullen reports.

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'SEVERAL DEAD' AFTER GLASGOW STABBING ATTACK

It's thought there may be several fatalities after a stabbing attack in the Scottish city of Glasgow.

The suspect has been shot dead by armed police.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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U.S. hits record number of daily Covid-19 cases

The United States has recorded a new daily record number of Covid-19 cases.

Data from Johns Hopkins University estimates there were 40,000
coronavirus infections on Thursday.

This surge in new infections has caused several states to pull the
brakes on reopening plans.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Russian director found guilty of embezzlement

Acclaimed Russian film and theatre director Kirill Serebrennikov [KEIR-ill Sara-BREN-ikov] has been found guilty of embezzlement. He has consistently denied guilt and his supporters say the charges are politically motivated. The judge handed him a suspended sentence, so he will serve no jail time, but he has been banned from running cultural institutions. Julia Chapman has more.

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UK car production plunges 95% in worst May since 1946


The number of cars being made in the UK plummeted by more than 95% last month in the worst May since 1946.

About 5,000 vehicles rolled off production lines with factories still closed or running at reduced capacity due to the coronavirus pandemic. This is compared to 116,000 units in May 2019.

From London, Benji Hyer reports. 

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