Forty Americans have been confirmed as having coronavirus after they
were taken off a cruise ship quarantined in Japan.
The Diamond Princess has been held in the port of Yokohama, with
almost 4,000 passengers on board, for more than a week.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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Friday, February 14, 2020
US, Taliban Reportedly Reach Truce Agreement
The US and the Taliban have reportedly reached a truce agreement. According to the Associated Press, a senior US official says this could lead to withdrawals of American troops from Afghanistan.
Rachel Silverman has details.
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Prosecution make final pitch to jury in Weinstein case
Prosecutors are making their closing arguments to jurors in the rape
trial of Harvey Weinstein.
The media mogul has pleaded not guilty to charges of rape and sexual
assault brought against him by two women.
Over 80 women accuse Weinstein of sexual misconduct and the trial is
seen as a critical landmark for the #MeToo movement,
William Denselow reports from New York.
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trial of Harvey Weinstein.
The media mogul has pleaded not guilty to charges of rape and sexual
assault brought against him by two women.
Over 80 women accuse Weinstein of sexual misconduct and the trial is
seen as a critical landmark for the #MeToo movement,
William Denselow reports from New York.
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US authorities hit Huawei with racketeering and theft charges
US authorities are expanding their lawsuit against Chinese telecoms giant, Huawei.
Prosecutors issued new racketeering and theft charges on Thursday, adding to a list announced last year.
Our Washington correspondent Rebecca Foster has more
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Security Conference opens in Munich
German president Frank Walter Steinmeier has warned that competition between the United States, China and Russia could spark a new nuclear arms race.
The comments came at the opening of the Munich Security Conference, an annual event bringing together top government officials and leaders from around the world to discuss security policy.
Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.
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Police find body of British woman missing in New Zealand
The body of a British woman missing in New Zealand has been found by police.
Stephanie Simpson, aged 32, from Essex near London, is thought to have died in an accident while on a hike last weekend on the country's South Island.
Searchers made the discovery on Friday.
Benji Hyer sends this report.
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Macron's candidate for Paris mayor withdraws from race over sex video
French President Emmanuel Macron's candidate for Paris mayor and a former government spokesman has withdrawn from the race, following the release of private sexual images.
Benjamin Griveaux denounced what he called the "despicable attacks" - as Jessica King reports.
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India's Ingenious Valentine's Day
On Valentine's Day, India has an interesting way of celebrating the day of love this year.
Sreoshi Mukherjee has more.
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Sreoshi Mukherjee has more.
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NEW UK CABINET MEETS AFTER RESHUFFLE
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's new cabinet is meeting for the first time on Friday.
It comes after his finance minister Sajid Javid unexpectedly quit as Chancellor on Thursday.
Mr Javid refused to fire his political advisors to bring his team more under the control of Downing Street.
It's now thought new Chancellor Rishi Sunak will oversee a period of high spending on infrastructure projects.
Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick believes the merging of Downing Street and Treasury advisor teams is the correct call.
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It comes after his finance minister Sajid Javid unexpectedly quit as Chancellor on Thursday.
Mr Javid refused to fire his political advisors to bring his team more under the control of Downing Street.
It's now thought new Chancellor Rishi Sunak will oversee a period of high spending on infrastructure projects.
Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick believes the merging of Downing Street and Treasury advisor teams is the correct call.
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Valentines Day Sales in Hong Kong Hit by Coronavirus Scare
Hong Kong has now confirmed its 53rd case of the coronavirus … and fears of catching the disease are taking a toll on a very important holiday for local businesses.
Bruce Harrison reports from Hong Kong.
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US Attorney General says Trump is making his job "impossible"
The Attorney General of the United States is warning President Trump that his Tweets on criminal cases are making it "impossible" for the US Justice Department to do its job.
In extraordinarily outspoken comments, William Barr says he wants the President to stop Tweeting immediately about cases involving his personal friends and associates.
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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Senate Votes to Limit Trump's Ability to Make War in Iran
The US Senate has voted to back legislation limiting President Trump's ability to wage war against Iran. This comes weeks after a US drone strike killed a top Iranian general.
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details.
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White House disappointed with China’s coronavirus response
The United States is disappointed with how China has handled the
coronavirus outbreak that has killed over 1,350 people.
The virus has spread to over 20 other countries and a White House
advisor has accused Beijing of a lack of transparency.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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coronavirus outbreak that has killed over 1,350 people.
The virus has spread to over 20 other countries and a White House
advisor has accused Beijing of a lack of transparency.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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EU Health Ministers hold emergency meeting in Brussels
An emergency meeting of EU Health Ministers has taken place in Brussels, to coordinate the bloc's response to the Covid-19 virus.
The German Health Minister said the outbreak could get worse before it gets better.
Lucy Hough has more from Brussels:
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Closing statements begin at Weinstein trial
Lawyers for Harvey Weinstein have called on the jury at his sexual
assault trial to find him not guilty, even if that decision is
unpopular with the public.
Closing statements have begun in the six week long trial.
Sarah Walton reports from New York
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assault trial to find him not guilty, even if that decision is
unpopular with the public.
Closing statements have begun in the six week long trial.
Sarah Walton reports from New York
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UK FINANCE MINISTER QUITS
The UK's Finance Minister - Chancellor of the Exchequer Sajid Javid - has quit.
It's a major surprise to come out of a cabinet reshuffle by Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Mr Javid is understood to have refused to sack a number of his advisers.
He's been replaced as Chancellor by Rishi Sunak.
UK Correspondent Olly Barratt says it came as a shock.
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It's a major surprise to come out of a cabinet reshuffle by Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Mr Javid is understood to have refused to sack a number of his advisers.
He's been replaced as Chancellor by Rishi Sunak.
UK Correspondent Olly Barratt says it came as a shock.
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UK Correspondent Olly Barratt says Rishi Sunak has risen fast.
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DRC STILL A PUBLIC CONCERN SAYS WHO
LEAD
The World Health Organization has announced that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is still a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. The designation is meant to mobilise more funds and a coordinated international response to end the outbreak. Chris Ocamringa has more.
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Ghanaian students in Wuhan demand evacuation.
Ghanaian students in Wuhan are calling on the government to evacuate following the outbreak of the novel coronavirus. The deadly virus has so far claimed more than 1,300 lives. But Ghana's government says it is not considering evacuating its citizens from China.
From Accra, Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports….
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France's Macron to unveil measures to protect Mont Blanc
France's President is set to unveil measures to protect Mont Blanc when he visits the mountain this afternoon (Thursday). Emmanuel Macron will set out plans to protect Europe's highest Alp, as he seeks to convince the French of his commitment to environmental policies. Jessica King reports.
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Jessica King
Correspondent
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Search on for contacts of latest UK coronavirus case
British officials are attempting to trace the contacts of the latest person to be diagnosed with coronavirus in the UK.
The woman, being treated at Guy's and St Thomas' in London, flew into Heathrow airport from China a few days ago.
Experts are now exploring how to limit a potential epidemic to avoid a healthcare crisis.
Benji Hyer reports.
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