Ghana lifts restrictions on social and religious gatherings.

Ghana is further easing restrictions that were enforced during the outbreak of COVID-19. A ban on social and religious gatherings has been lifted despite the continuous increase of infections. The government says it will enforce safety measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus. But the latest easing of restrictions has been met with mixed reactions.

Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports from Accra.

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UGANDA RECORDS BIGGEST SINGLE-DAY COVID-19 CASES

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Uganda has recorded its biggest single-day rise in COVID-19 cases. The East African country's Health Ministry is also concerned it could see a rise in cases among its frontline workers after seven medical personnel tested positive to Covid-19. Leon Solomon reports

 

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India braces for another cyclone

India is expected to be hit by its second cyclone in just a couple of weeks - Cyclone Nisarga.

A depression in the Arabian Sea is likely to intensify into a severe cyclone and make landfall in the western states of Maharashtra and Gujarat on Wednesday.

Our correspondent, Rebecca Bundhun, reports from Mumbai

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Pressure mounts on Trump after police and protestors clash for sixth night running

Protests across the U.S. over the death of African-American George Floyd erupted for a six consecutive night Sunday, leaving scores of American cities 

cleaning up shattered shop fronts after looters tore through them.

Curfews in more than 40 cities failed to suppress demonstrations- both peaceful and violent- as riot police clashed with protestors in multiple cities including L.A., Philadelphia, New York and Chicago.

Nina-Maria Potts has more:

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UK PRIMARY SCHOOLS PARTIALLY RE-OPEN

Some English pupils are heading back to school today, as the UK Government takes another step towards the relaxation of lockdown measures.

Children in the first and last years of primary school will head back.

But teachers' unions and the British Medical Association are worried it's still too early.

Stuart Smith reports from London.

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Seven former Foreign Secretaries urge UK to take lead on Hong Kong

Seven former UK Foreign Secretaries are urging Prime Minister Boris Johnson to form a global alliance to coordinate the response to the China-Hong Kong crisis.

The current Foreign Secretary, Dominc Raab, has confirmed the government will allow those who hold British National Overseas passports in Hong Kong to come to the UK to study or work. 

From London, Benji Hyer reports. 

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AUSTRALIA: Centrelink Robodebt scheme deemed illegal - Government to repay $721 million

Australian Taxpayers look to be likely to have to fund more than $1 billion to the victims of the federal government's bungled robodebt scheme after Attorney-General Christian Porter conceded the Commonwealth may have to pay damages to the hundreds of thousands of people that were hit with debt notices based on flawed calculations.
Arthur Stevens has more from Melbourne

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Muscovites begins easing lockdown with early-morning exercise outings

Muscovites are being allowed out to walk and exercise for the first time in more than two months this morning - but everyone is being told they must wear a mask. But as Dan Ashby reports, already people are flouting the rules.

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SCHOOLS RETURN IN ENGLAND

Primary schools in England are reopening to some pupils as the country's coronavirus lockdown is eased.

Three primary school year groups are going back after 10 weeks out of school.

But many parents are keeping their children home despite guidance issued by government to make schools safe.

Primary teacher Hannah says she's pleased to be back - but isn't sure social distancing guidelines will work.

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HK Officials Brush Off US Sanctions Threat

Hong Kong's top officials say they aren't worried about the threat of potential US sanctions on the city, after President Trump promised to take action in response to China's new national security law for Hong Kong. 

Richard Kimber is in Hong Kong, and has the latest reaction from there. 

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S. Korea expands tech-savvy fight against Covid-19

South Korea will require bars and nightclubs to implement a digital customer registry if they choose to operate. The government has been tightening quarantine rules after two outbreaks in Seoul and the surrounding area.

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.

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Tokyo pushes ahead with virus recovery plan

It's been one week since Japan officially declared the end of its coronavirus emergency. Already some cities are reporting clusters, sparking fears of a second wave of the virus. But Tokyo is further easing its restrictions - going into "step 2" of its COVID recovery plan. Grace Lee reports.

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6th Day of Protests across the US

Protests sparked by the death of an unarmed black man in Minneapolis have continued for a 6th day across the United States.

 

The National Guard has been deployed in more than 25 states with Mayors implementing curfews to try and prevent escalations between police and protestors.

 

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Roughly 350 arrests in New York protests

Nearly 350 people were arrested during Saturday's protests in New York.

Thousands of people took to the streets protesting the death of George
Floyd. Demonstrations were largely peaceful but a number of clashes
with police were reported.

William Denselow reports from New York.


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Tanzania to allow Football fans in stadiums

The Tanzanian government has allowed football fans to watch league matches in stadiums following a presidential directive to resume sporting activities in the country from 1st June. 

Isaac Lukando reports from Dar es Salaam.

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Los Angeles wakes to state of emergency after violent protests

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Protests over the death of Goerge Floyd turned violent across Los Angeles forcing the Mayor Eric Garcetti to order a curfew for the entire city.

Demonstrators marched the streets, burned police cars, looted retail businesses and vandalised buildings.

Danielle Robertson has more from Los Angeles.

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George Floyd protests continue in US for 5th day

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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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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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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[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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