The United States is going into the fifth night of protests following
the death of an unarmed African American at the hands of white police
officers in Minneapolis on Monday.
George Floyd's death has sparked outrage across the US with protests
in some major cities turning violent.
Protesters were out in Washington DC on Saturday to voice their anger
at President Donald Trump who they say has tweeted inflammatory
remarks that have incited violence and done little to calm the
tensions.
Nick Harper was at the protest in Washington.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Saturday, May 30, 2020
Several hundred arrested in New York protests
Thousands of people in New York have taken to the streets protesting
the death of George Floyd.
The police say more than 200 people were arrested during Friday's protests.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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the death of George Floyd.
The police say more than 200 people were arrested during Friday's protests.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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SADC to ease transportation of goods and services
The Council of Ministers of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) has agreed on easing the transportation of goods and services in the region.
Isaac Lukando has more from Dar es Salaam.
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Friday, May 29, 2020
[Preview] U.S. jobs data in focus, 20% unemployment predicted
[Preview] Jobs data in the United States this coming week is predicted
to show unemployment in America has now risen to 20%.
Millions of workers have been laid off as a result of COVID-19 and
May's figures are expected to show the worst data since the start of
the pandemic.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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to show unemployment in America has now risen to 20%.
Millions of workers have been laid off as a result of COVID-19 and
May's figures are expected to show the worst data since the start of
the pandemic.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Trump revokes Hong Kong special treatment trade rules
President Trump is suspending Hong Kong's special trade and travel
status with the United States.
It follows anger at Beijing's decision to impose a new security law on
Hong Kong that US officials say erodes its freedom and autonomy.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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status with the United States.
It follows anger at Beijing's decision to impose a new security law on
Hong Kong that US officials say erodes its freedom and autonomy.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Trump ends special Hong Kong treatment over Beijing security law
US President Donald Trump has announced he's eliminating America's
preferential treatment of Hong Kong following China's decision to
impose a new security law on the city.
In a list of actions against Beijing he said he would sanction any
officials he deemed were "eroding Hong Kong's autonomy", and stop
certain Chinese nationals entering the US.
He also terminated relations with the World Health Organization.
President Trump made the announcement at the White House.
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[ALT] President Trump is pulling funding from the World Health
Organization which he accuses of mismanaging the COVID-19 response.
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preferential treatment of Hong Kong following China's decision to
impose a new security law on the city.
In a list of actions against Beijing he said he would sanction any
officials he deemed were "eroding Hong Kong's autonomy", and stop
certain Chinese nationals entering the US.
He also terminated relations with the World Health Organization.
President Trump made the announcement at the White House.
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[ALT] President Trump is pulling funding from the World Health
Organization which he accuses of mismanaging the COVID-19 response.
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Minneapolis police officer faces 3rd degree murder charge in George Floyd killing
The police officer accused by protestors of killing George Floyd, an unarmed black man in the city of Minneapolis on Monday has been arrested and charged with 3rd degree murder.
Derek Chauvin was filmed with his knee pressed against Mr. Floyd's neck, as Mr. Floyd told him he couldn't breathe.
Our US correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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Police officer arrested in Minneapolis over George Floyd death
The police officer accused by protestors of killing George Floyd, an unarmed black man in the city of Minneapolis on Monday has been arrested.
Derek Chauvin was filmed with his knee pressed against Mr. Floyd's neck, as Mr. Floyd told him he couldn't breathe.
Our US correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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UK FINANCE MINISTER LAYS OUT PLANS TO END FURLOUGH SCHEME
The UK chancellor says the Government's furlough scheme will be phased out, month-by-month, until the end of October.
The Government currently pays 80% of an employee's wage.
But come September businesses will have to pay 10%, and by October, 20%, before it ends.
Stuart Smith reports from London.
The Government currently pays 80% of an employee's wage.
But come September businesses will have to pay 10%, and by October, 20%, before it ends.
Stuart Smith reports from London.
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7 people shot in Louisville during protests against police shooting
Seven people have been shot in the U.S. city of Louisville [PRON Loo-ee-vil] during protests over the fatal shooting of African American Breonna Taylor.
It was the second major city to see unrest overnight in relation to black citizens killed by police officers, as demonstrators in Minneapolis again called for justice for George Floyd.
Our US correspondent Giles Gibson reports.
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U.S. consumer spending tumbles record 13.6%
Consumer spending in the United States has dropped by a record 13.6%
as the COVID-19 pandemic has kept stores and businesses closed.
It's further evidence the US is experiencing the worst economic
downturn in decades as people are unable to unwilling to spend.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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as the COVID-19 pandemic has kept stores and businesses closed.
It's further evidence the US is experiencing the worst economic
downturn in decades as people are unable to unwilling to spend.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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UN Report Pins DR Congo Police
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A UN report on human rights violations in the Democratic Republic of Congo has implicated police officers and soldiers in a series of killings between March and April this year.
A UN report on human rights violations in the Democratic Republic of Congo has implicated police officers and soldiers in a series of killings between March and April this year.
The attacks were reportedly carried out after the government announced a state of emergency to limit the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic across the country.
Chris Ocamringa has more.
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Row between Twitter and President Trump escalates over Minneapolis tweet
Twitter has escalated its row with U.S. President Donald Trump by hiding one of his tweets for the first time, saying it breaks the rules on glorifying violence.
The president warned that “ when the looting starts, the shooting starts, ” in reference to consecutive nights of protests in Minneapolis.
This comes a day after President Trump signed an executive order targeting social media platforms in a bid to stop them curating content.
Nina-Maria Potts reports:
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Monkeys in India attack lab technician and steal blood test samples
In a bizarre incident, a group of monkeys attacked a lab technician from the Meerut Medical College and stole blood samples of some patients collected for routine tests.
The incident comes at a time when India has ramped up its testing for coronavirus, with more than a 100,000 tests taking place per day.
Sreoshi Mukherjee has more on this story...
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The incident comes at a time when India has ramped up its testing for coronavirus, with more than a 100,000 tests taking place per day.
Sreoshi Mukherjee has more on this story...
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U.S. ROCKED BY FLOYD PROTESTS
The U.S. has been rocked by a third night of protests over the death of an unarmed black man, George Floyd, in police custody.
Footage shows a police officer kneeling on the neck of Floyd, despite him saying he couldn't breathe.
Arson and looting broke out as demonstrations continued in cities, including Minneapolis, where a police station was set alight.
Donald Trump branded the protestors "thugs" and threatened to bring in the national guard.
United States Attorney for the District of Minnesota Erica McDonald calls for restraint.
UK could offer 'path to citizenship' for Hong Kong's British passport holders
The UK could offer British National passport holders in Hong Kong a path to UK citizenship if China does not suspend plans for a security law in the territory.
It comes after China's parliament backed proposal that would make it a crime to undermine Beijing's authority. There are fears the legislation could end Hong Kong's "unique" status.
From London, Benji Hyer reports.
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India records highest ever COVID 19 cases ahead of lockdown ending
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India recorded 7,000 new coronavirus cases on Friday, it's highest one-day rise.
It comes just two days before the nationwide lockdown is scheduled to end.
India now has the 9th highest number of COVID 19 cases in the world.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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Renault to restructure factories and make worldwide job cuts
Renault announces 15,000 jobs are being cut worldwide, including 4,600 in France, as it faces a slump in global demand that has been exacerbated by the coronavirus crisis.
The French carmaker is looking to make $2.2bn in savings over the next three years.
Ross Cullen has more from Paris.
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India counters Trump claim of talking to Modi on China
Weeks after Indian and Chinese troops faced off in the Ladakh region of northern India- that stand-off is showing no signs of easing.
US President Donald Trump has now offered to mediate on the issue twice- he's also claimed that he spoke to Prime Minister Modi on the issue and that the Indian Prime Minister 'is not in a good mood about what is going on with China'.
However as Neha Poonia reports from New Delhi, India says the two leaders have not spoken in weeks.
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US President Donald Trump has now offered to mediate on the issue twice- he's also claimed that he spoke to Prime Minister Modi on the issue and that the Indian Prime Minister 'is not in a good mood about what is going on with China'.
However as Neha Poonia reports from New Delhi, India says the two leaders have not spoken in weeks.
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UK REGIONS EASE LOCKDOWNS
The UK is moving into the next phases of its Covid-19 lockdown restrictions.
In Scotland, people from two different households can now meet up outdoors.
In England, small groups of people will also be allowed to get together outside from Monday.
It follows the government saying it's five key tests have been met to allow the easing of some restrictions - including falling daily fatalities.
Professor Stephen Reicher - who's one of the subcommittees of scientists advising the UK governmemnt - says it's a cautious approach.
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