Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Indoor dining returns to NYC amid fears of Covid-19 spike
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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Disney cuts 28,000 jobs from US theme parks
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%
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.
Armenia claims Turkey shot down its fighter jet
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Bitter clashes between Trump and Biden in First Presidential Debate
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
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
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
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
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
World passes one million Covid-19 deaths
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
UGANDA LANDSLIDES
French president promises to help negotiate with Belarus authorities over disputed election
Emmanuel Macron promised to help negotiate with the Belarus authorities and secure the release of the political prisoners.
Ross Cullen has more.
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LAST ROUND OF BREXIT TALKS BEGIN
Both sides have downplayed hopes that negotiations are moving forward.
Holly Hudson has more.
Amnesty International to halt India operations
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
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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
PREVIEW: Trump and Biden to face off in first presidential debate
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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Another African Swine Fever case hits Germany
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.
But, the government is relaxing more restrictions this week, as Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.
S. Korea calls for joint investigation over killing of government employee
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"
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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