Wednesday, September 30, 2020

Indoor dining returns to NYC amid fears of Covid-19 spike

For the first time in months, restaurants in New York City are once
again allowed to serve customers indoors.

But the move comes as the city is seeing a spike in Covid-19
infections prompting warnings from officials that more restrictions
could be on the way.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Wall St rebounds on stimulus hope

The Dow has rebounded more than three hundred points ending it's first
losing month since March.

It followed renewed hope that Congress could approve a new financial
stimulus package.

Nick Harper reports

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US Debate Commission weighs changes following chaotic debate

The US commission that oversees the Presidential debates says it is
considering "additional tools to maintain order" in the next meeting
between President Trump and Joe Biden.

It follows Tuesday night's chaotic debate that saw both candidates
repeatedly interrupt and talk over each other.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Former FBI Director warns indebted officials are security risk as President's large debt revealed

Former FBI Director James Comey has warned that government officials with significant personal debt could pose a risk to national security.


Mr Comey was responding to questions about President Trump's finances during congressional testimony.


It comes after The New York Times reported that Mr Trump had personal debt that exceeds $400 million.

Kate Fisher reports.


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Belgium appoints new Prime Minister nearly 500 days since last election

After a wait of nearly 500 days since the last federal election, Belgium finally has a new Prime Minister. 

Flemish politician Alexander de Croo was announced as leader of a new coalition government after hours of marathon talks. 

Lucy Hough has more from Brussels. 

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California Fire Devastates Wine Country

A wildfire burning in California's wine country has caused significant damage to multiple wineries.

The state has seen more land burned this year than any other in recorded history.

Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco


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Criticism for chaotic US presidential debate

The first US presidential debate has been criticized internationally
for its chaotic content, with Donald Trump and Joe Biden being called
"childish".

Two more debates are scheduled before the election in less than five weeks.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Former Audi CEO in court over dieselgate scandal

The first top executive linked to the infamous dieselgate scandal has been put on trial in Germany. A Munich Court will probe how much the then CEO of Audi knew about the installation of 'defeat devices' in cars across the Volkswagen group. 

So far, Volkswagen has paid 30 billion euros in fines and compensation over the 2015 scandal. But no top executives have been sent to prison in Germany - something local prosecutors hope to change. 

Trent Murray reports from Berlin. 

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Disney cuts 28,000 jobs from US theme parks

Disney is to cut 28,000 jobs in the United States.

The company has blamed the slump in tourism caused by the coronavirus.

Sarah Walton reports

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UK GOVERNMENT ACCUSED OF "DISREGARDING" PARLIAMENT OVER CORONAVIRUS LAWS

The UK government has been accused of "disregarding" lawmakers over its handling of coronavirus measures by Britain's Speaker of parliament. 


Sir Lindsay Hoyle said Boris Johnson's ruling Conservative party had treated MPs with "contempt" by pushing through new powers without debate. 


But he also prevented an opportunity for a rebellion. 


Holly Hudson has more. 


UK Q2 GDP REVISED TO CONTRACTION OF 19.8%

The Office for National Statistics estimates UK GDP contracted by 19.8% in the second quarter.

That's a slight revision from their earlier estimate of 20.4%, but still means it's the largest quarterly contraction since ONS records began in 1955 -- and that the UK is in recession.

Stuart Smith reports from London.

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Armenia claims Turkey shot down its fighter jet

The Armenian Ministry of Defense says Turkey has waded into the conflict in the South Caucasus, which both Azerbaijan and Turkey have denied. Armenia says one of its fighter jets was shot down in Armenian airspace by a Turkish F-16 jet. Julia Chapman has more.

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Bitter clashes between Trump and Biden in First Presidential Debate

US President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden have faced off in a chaotic and bruising presidential debate in Cleveland.

It was the first of three debates and their exchange was marked by personal attacks and insults.

Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.

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Protests over rape and torture of a 19-year-old in India

Protests have erupted in India after a 19-year-old who was brutally gang-raped and tortured succumbed to her injuries.

This even as the latest government data shows that crimes against women in India increased by 7% in 2019.

Neha Poonia has more.

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Hong Kong police arrest three people ahead of banned protest

Hong Kong police have arrested three people accused of inciting violence against officers, and encouraging the public to defy a ban on protests to mark Thursday's National Day public holiday.  Police have already banned any demonstrations on the day, citing COVID-19 social gathering restrictions. 


Richard Kimber reports. 


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Hong Kong police have arrested three people accused of inciting violence against officers, and encouraging the public to defy a ban on protests to mark Thursday's National Day public holiday.  Police have already banned any demonstrations on the day, citing COVID-19 social gathering restrictions. 


Richard Kimber reports. 


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N. Korea says Issue of abducted Japanese ‘resolved’

North Korea on Wednesday reasserted its stance that the issue of Japanese nationals abducted by Pyongyang has been 'completely resolved'. Grace Lee has more from Tokyo.


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Australia – Prime Minister announces plan to reopen international borders

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison says his government is considering whether it will allow people from certain "safe" countries to enter Australia.


Shaun Bindley reports


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Ice Raid Planned on Sanctuary Cities

The Trump Administration is preparing an immigration enforcement assault targeting sanctuary cities. According to a report in the Washington Post, the operation could begin in California this week. 

Rachel Silverman has this report from Oakland. 



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Tuesday, September 29, 2020

U.S. politics in focus on Wall Street

U.S. stocks lost momentum Tuesday ahead of the first presidential
debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden.

Traders were also reacting to a new coronavirus spending package
unveiled by House Democrats.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Biden & Trump to debate Tuesday (multi wrap)

The first duel in an already bitter battle for America's top job will take place on Tuesday night, as Donald Trump and Joe Biden go head-to-head in the first presidential debate.


New revelations about Mr Trump's tax evasion could give the former vice president useful ammunition but the President is an unpredictable opponent.


Our Washington correspondent Kate Fisher reports


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Germany announces new Covid-19 measures

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has signed off on new plans to help slow the spread of coronavirus. The new measures come as Germany sees a steady rise in Covid-19 cases, with the Chancellor warning the hospital system is facing significant risks as the winter months start to arrive. 

Trent Murray reports from Berlin. 

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Fires Ravage California Wine Country

Fire is forcing tens of thousands of Californians to evacuate their homes and tens of thousands more have been told to get ready to leave. Power has been cut in several California counties, to avoid sparking further wildfires. 

Rachel Silverman has this report. 


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Breonna Taylor grand jury deliberations to be released

Recordings of grand jury discussions in the case of the killing of
Breonna Taylor are to be released after one of the jurors said the
deliberations were misrepresented.

The jury's decision not to hold any of the three police officers
accountable for Ms Taylor's death sparked protests last week.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Trump and Biden set for first US presidential debate


US President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden are preparing to face each other in the first presidential debate.

The candidates will meet in Cleveland, Ohio on Tuesday in the first of three debates before election day in November.

Our US correspondent Giles Gibson has this preview.

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World passes one million Covid-19 deaths

More than one million people have now died from Covid-19 across the world.

Researchers say the US, Brazil and India make up nearly half that total.

Sarah Walton reports

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Orban calls for EU Vice-President to resign over democracy comments

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban has called for a senior EU official to resign over what he describes as "derogatory comments" about democracy in the country. 

Lucy Hough is our Correspondent in Brussels.

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UGANDA LANDSLIDES


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In Uganda, one person is confirmed dead and three people injured after a landslide hit the Eastern district of Mbale.

This followed a heavy downpour that caused major cracks on the slopes of Mount Elgon.


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French president promises to help negotiate with Belarus authorities over disputed election

The French president has met the Belarusian opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya in a high-profile meeting for the exiled presidential candidate.

Emmanuel Macron promised to help negotiate with the Belarus authorities and secure the release of the political prisoners.

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LAST ROUND OF BREXIT TALKS BEGIN

The last scheduled formal round of Brexit talks begin in Brussels on Tuesday.

Both sides have downplayed hopes that negotiations are moving forward. 

The EU and UK are trying to agree a new trade deal before the end of the year. 

Holly Hudson has more. 


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Amnesty International to halt India operations

Amnesty International says it is halting its operations in India, alleging a 'witch hunt of human rights organisations'.

The government is yet to respond to these allegations. For months now, the organisation has been under the scrutiny of various Indian government departments.

Neha Poonia has more from New Delhi.

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Moscow schools to close for extended autumn break

The mayor of Moscow has announced that autumn school holidays will be extended to help combat COVID-19. Officials say coronavirus is spreading asymptomatically among school-age children. It comes as cases in the Russian capital are spiking. Julia Chapman has more.

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Daily COVID 19 cases in India dip to their lowest in two months

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India's daily caseload is falling gradually.

With 70,000 fresh cases, the country reported its lowest daily count in two months.

But, many are concerned that it's due to lower testing.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.


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S. Korea, U.S. attempt to move forward on diplomacy with N. Korea

The top negotiators with North Korea from Seoul and Washington have said they discussed creative ideas on how to restart talks with Pyongyang. U.S. Deputy Secretary Stephen Biegun has been visiting South Korea.

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul. 

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PREVIEW: Trump and Biden to face off in first presidential debate

US President Donald Trump and his Democratic rival Joe Biden will go head to head in the first presidential debate on Tuesday.

The event in Cleveland is the first of three presidential debates in the run up to November's election.

Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave has the details

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Monday, September 28, 2020

Republicans lay out timeline for SCOTUS nominee to be confirmed before election

Republicans are planning to install a new Supreme Court justice by the end of October.


Senate Judiciary Chairman Lindsey Graham said his committee will approve Amy Coney Barrett's nomination on October 22nd, meaning a full Senate vote can take place before the presidential election.


Kate fisher reports


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Stimulus package hopes trigger gains on Wall St.

Hopes that another Covid-19 spending package could be on the horizon
sparked a strong day of trading on Wall Street Monday.

Lawmakers have struggled to find common ground on this issue for weeks
but over the weekend House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said there was still a
chance that a deal could be reached.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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California Fires Force Tens of Thousands to Evacuate

Fast moving fires have forced tens of thousands of Californians to evacuate their homes. More than two dozen major fires are burning up and down the state. 

Rachel Silverman has details. 


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White House pushes back against New York Times investigation into President Trump's taxes


The White House is pushing back against a bombshell New York Times investigation into US President Donald Trump's taxes.

The newspaper says President Trump paid just $750 in federal income tax in 2016 and in 2017, his first year in office.

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has more.

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France unveils $100bn budget but warns of 2020 economic contraction

The French finance minister defended the government's handling of the coronavirus crisis, as he laid out the country's budget for 2021.


Bruno Le Maire said that the government saved "hundreds of thousands of jobs and tens of thousands of companies" with its support package.


Ross Cullen has more.


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US warns Iraq of full embassy withdrawal

The United States has told Iraq it intends to fully withdraw from its
Baghdad embassy unless Iraq works harder to stop attacks on troops in
the country.

Iraqi officials say the American plan would only embolden insurgents.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Third of U.S. parents plan not to give children flu shots

A third of parents in the United States don't plan on having their
children get a flu shot this year.

This comes despite warnings from health officials that flu
vaccinations are even more important during the Covid-19 pandemic.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Judge blocks US TikTok ban

A judge has blocked an attempt to ban people downloading TikTok in the US.

President Trump had said the app would no longer be available from
midnight on Sunday.

Sarah Walton reports

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TANZANIA GOVERNMENT SETS OUT TO BOOST MINING FORTUNES

The Tanzanian government announced new measures targeting to boost both individual and national income from the mining sector.


Daniel Kijo reports


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EU and UK meet for final round of Brexit talks

The UK's Michael Gove is in Brussels ahead of another round of Brexit talks. 

The EU's chief negotiator Michel Barnier has warned around a month is left for a deal to be done.

Lucy Hough is our Correspondent in Brussels. 

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UBER WINS LEGAL BATTLE TO KEEP LICENSE IN LONDON

Uber has won a legal fight to continue operating in London. 


The ride-hailing firm has been granted a new license to work in the UK capital, nearly a year after Transport for London denied its application over safety concerns. 


Holly Hudson has more. 


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ENGLAND'S RESIDENTS MUST SELF-ISOLATE WHEN REQUIRED OR FACE FINES

People in England who test positive for coronavirus but fail to self-isolate, will now be breaking the law, as mandatory restrictions come into force across the country.


Police will be carrying out spot checks, and offenders risk a $1200 fine - rising to $12,000 for continued non-compliance or serious breaches.


Stuart Smith has more from London.


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At least 16 dead in Nagorno-Karabakh clashes

At least 16 people have been killed in an outbreak of violence in Nagorno-Karabakh [PRON: nuh-GOR-nuh karra-BAKH], a territory disputed by Armenia and Azerbaijan. The area is a corridor for oil and gas pipelines and is of strategic importance to both Turkey and Russia. Julia Chapman reports.

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Another African Swine Fever case hits Germany

There's been another case of African Swine Fever found over the weekend in Germany, with authorities concerned the disease could soon spread from wild boars to farm pigs. The recent discovery of the disease has rocked Germany's pork industry, with farmers working to try and ensure it doesn't spread to their animals.

Trent Murray reports from Berlin. 

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COVID cases cross the 6 million mark in India as the government prepares to reopen the economy further

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India, now has more than 6 million cases of COVID 19…

It's expected to become the worst-hit country in the world by the end of October.

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S. Korea calls for joint investigation over killing of government employee

South Korea has said that a joint investigation with North Korea should begin immediately over the death of a South Korean man. Last week, North Korea admitted to killing a government employee from the South who went missing in the Yellow Sea.

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul. 

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Hong Kong's online media condemn government registration system

An alliance of online media outlets in Hong Kong is accusing the police of trying to divide the city's journalists, by requiring them to register their operations with the government. Police introduced the rule last week, saying it's necessary to help them distinguish between genuine reporters, and troublemakers who intend to disrupt police operations.

Richard Kimber reports.


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Trump's recently-sidelined campaign manager hospitalized after suicide threat

President Trump's former campaign manager has been taken into custody in Florida after threatening to kill himself.


Brad Parscale (PRON:  PAH-SCAYLE) was recently demoted amid questions about alleged financial irregularities within the campaign.


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports


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Sunday, September 27, 2020

New York Times obtains Trump tax records showing President paid virtually no income tax

President Trump says leaked tax records showing that he has paid virtually no income tax over the last 15 years are part of a "fake news" campaign to discredit him.


The New York Times has managed to get copies of the tax returns that President Trump has repeatedly hidden from public view.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Biden: Trump's Supreme Court nomination an "abuse of power"

US Democratic presidential challenger Joe Biden says President Trump's
decision to nominate a new Supreme Court judge before November's
election is an "abuse of power".

President Trump has tapped Amy Coney Barrett to replace Ruth Bader
Ginsburg who passed away a week ago.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Samatta: Tanzania striker hopes to win many trophies with Fenerbahce


Tanzanian National Team captain Mbwana Samatta has welcomed his loan move to Turkish giants Fenerbahce


Isaac Lukando reports.


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