Tuesday, May 26, 2020

AU concerned of continued conflict amid COVID-19


The African Union says it is concerned that calls for ceasefire during the COVID-19 period are not being respected in parts of the continent .

The United Nations and the African Union made a call in March for warring factions to down their arms in order to enable citizens to get much needed attention during the pandemic.

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White woman fired by employer after calling police on black man in Central Park

A white woman has been fired by her employer after she called the police on a black man in New York's Central Park, claiming he was threatening her.

Christian Cooper, who is an avid bird watcher, had asked the woman if she could leash her dog.

He filmed the encounter which took place on Monday and the video went viral on social media after his sister posted it online.

Our correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.

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Four Minneapolis police officers fired in relation to death of unarmed black man

Four police officers have been fired in relation to the death of an unarmed black man in Minneapolis.

A video posted on social media shows a white officer kneeling on George Floyd's neck as he struggles to breath.

Our US correspondent Jagruti Dave has more details.

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U.S. stocks post major gains as New York Stock Exchange reopens

The partial reopening of the New York Stock Exchange was met with big
gains on Wall Street.

Investors see its reopening as a further sign that shutdown measurers
are beginning to ease.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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4 Minneapolis police officers fired after restraint death of George Floyd sparks fury

The city of Minneapolis has fired four police officers involved in the death of George Floyd, a black man who complained that he couldn't breathe as they restrained him over the weekend.


Video of the incident has stirred fresh anger in the US over the treatment of minority suspects by white officers.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Guidance released for churches to open in California

California has released guidelines for churches, synagogues and mosques to open for in-person worship.

The framework calls for a limit on attendance and temperature screenings.

Danielle Robertson reports from Los Angeles.

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FBI investigates death of black man knelt on by white police officer

The FBI is investigating the death of a black man in Minneapolis who
died after a white police officer knelt on his neck for several
minutes.

A video of the incident shows the man saying "I can't breathe".

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Stranded Ghanaians abroad to be returned home

Ghana is working to return its stranded citizens abroad back home.  It follows calls by many Ghanaians who could not travel after international flights were grounded due to the coronavirus pandemic. Already, more than 200 Ghanaians have returned from the Gulf State, Kuwait.  

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New York Stock Exchange reopens after two month shutdown

For the first time in two months the New York Stock Exchange is
opening its doors to traders.

It's operating at 25 percent capacity but Governor Andrew Cuomo says
this reopening is an important step.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Crowds ignore social distancing over Memorial Day weekend in U.S.


There were big crowds at popular vacation spots in the U.S. as some Americans ignored social distancing guidelines over the Memorial Day long weekend.

That's as the death toll from the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S. approaches 100,000.

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has more.

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Russia's Victory Day parade will go ahead on June 24th

Russia's postponed Victory Day parade will go ahead in June, despite the coronavirus outbreak. The military parade to mark 75 years since the end of the Second World War was originally planned for May 9th. Lucy Taylor reports.


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U.N. warns Yemen is at "potential breaking point"

Yemen is at "potential breaking point" according to the United Nations.

It says coronavirus is now spreading in the war-torn country.

Sarah Walton reports from New York

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UK DEATHS CONTINUE TO FALL - EXCESS DEATHS REMAIN HIGH

The UK's Office of National Statistics says the number of deaths linked to coronavirus has fallen to its lowest level in six weeks.

4200 deaths were recorded at the end of last week, compared to the end of the first week of April, when 3800 were recorded.

Stuart Smith reports from London.

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UK junior minister resigns over Dominic Cummmings lockdown trip

A UK government minister has been the first to resign over Dominic Cummings's controversial trip to County Durham during the coronavirus lockdown. 


Douglas Ross, the Under Secretary of State for Scotland, says Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Chief Adviser did not interpret government guidance in the same way as "the vast majority of people."


From London, Benji Hyer reports. 


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France to set out road ahead for automotive sector

The French president will set out his government's plan to support the automotive sector after meeting car industry representatives in Paris on Tuesday.


It comes after the EU approved a $5.5bn loan for Renault which has been struggling with the fallout from the pandemic.


Ross Cullen reports.


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Spain says holidays possible from July 1st as it revises death toll

Spain's tourism minister has said that foreign tourists could be allowed to book holidays in Spain, starting in July. 

It comes as the country ramps up its lockdown easing across the country and revises its official death toll. 

Lucy Hough is our Europe Correspondent.

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AUSTRALIA: Prime Minister uncovers new Jobmaker scheme

Australia's Prime Minister has unveiled his government's latest bid to get the nations's economy out of intensive care, and create the jobs that were lost due to the coronavirus pandemic with a new mechanism, the JobMaker plan.
Arthur Stevens has more

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In the midst of a border stand-off, China to evacuate citizens from India

China has said it will evacuate its citizens stranded in India in view of the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. India now has the world's tenth largest COVID-19 outbreak.

China's announcement has led to speculation over the status of Sino-Indo bilateral ties as it comes in the midst of a new reported border stand-off between Beijing and New Delhi.

Neha Poonia has more.

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AUSTRALIA: First Covid-19 vaccine trials in Southern hemisphere get underway

In Australia, the nations' first human trials of a potential COVID-19 vaccine are now underway, with a reported 130 people involved.
Arthur Stevens reports from Melbourne

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BORIS JOHNSON UNDER PRESSURE OVER AIDE

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson remains under pressure to fire his chief advisor for driving hundreds of miles across the country to self-isolate during coronavirus lockdown.

Dominic Cummings has refused to apologise and says he believes he acted reasonably despite the government he works for having a central message at the time that people should Stay Home.

But the opposition say he flouted his own government's guidance and should be sacked.

Cabinet minister Michael Gove says he believes Mr Cummings' Monday press conference on the issue should put the controversy to bed.

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