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Tuesday, June 2, 2020

Violence in U.S. intensifies after Trump threatens to use military on protestors

U.S. nationwide protests escalated overnight, erupting in violence following a threat by President Trump to unleash the military, declaring himself the president of law and order.

Police officers were targeted despite curfews in scores of U.S. cities, while protests were broken up with tear gas and rubber bullets.

There was widespread looting, and scenes of chaos, as international outrage is growing.

Nina-Maria Potts has more:

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No end to India-China border stand-off

Nearly a month since Indo-China border stand-off started, talks have failed to make any head-way and troops remain engaged along the shared border in Ladakh.

Indian and Chinese troops were allegedly involved in fistfights and stone pelting on two occasions in May. China claims New Delhi illegally constructed border infrastructure on its territory- while India's accused Beijing of disrupting its patrols in the region.

Neha Poonia has more from Delhi.

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AUSTRALIA: Queensland apologises to family after incorrect diagnosis of COVID 19

Australia's Queensland government has now apologised to the family of a man who was incorrectly identified last week as having died of Covid-19.
It has taken the coronavirus death toll for Australia down from 103 to 102.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Russian diplomat to UN reacts angrily against UK call for no G7 re-entry

A Russian diplomat to the UN has described the UK and Canada as 'pathologically Russophobic' after the countries said they did not want Russia to rejoin the prestigious club of G7 countries. It came after US President Donald Trump phoned President Vladimir Putin to say he wanted Russia back in. Dan Ashby has more.

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RWANDA REVERSES LOCKDOWN EASE

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Rwanda has reversed its planned easing of coronavirus restrictions on Monday, after recording the first death from the virus and a rise in new cases. Leon Solomon reports

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Mumbai braces for Cyclone Nisarga

Mumbai is bracing for Cyclone Nisarga, which is expected to make landfall on Wednesday.

This will be the second cyclone to hit India in just a couple of weeks, after Cyclone Amphan (Pron: UM-PUN) hit the country's east coast and Bangladesh last month, claiming dozens of lives.

Our correspondent, Rebecca Bundhun, reports from Mumbai

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PROTESTS CONTINUE OVERNIGHT IN US CITIES

Clashes between protestors and police have continued through the night in several US cities - despite a threat from President Trump to send in the military.

It was the first time he'd spoken to address the demonstrations that were sparked by the death of African American George Floyd who died in police custody in Minneapolis.

Dozens of cities had curfews in place overnight but demonstrations continued.

LA correspondent Danielle Robertson says tensions are running every higher.

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Bars and restaurants re-open in France as lockdown eases

Bars and restaurants are re-opening in France as the country continues to ease out of the lockdown imposed to control the spread of the coronavirus.

Only the outside terraces of cafes will be open in Paris, where restrictions remain on inside dining.

Ross Cullen has more from Paris.

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Cluster suspected at Japanese school

Twelve people, including six school children, have tested positive for COVID-19 in a southwestern Japanese city where infections are continuing to spread. Grace Lee reports from Tokyo.

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S. Korean Pres. Moon to accept Trump's invite to G7

South Korean President Moon Jae-in has told President Donald Trump he'd gladly accept an invitation to attend the G7 Summit. The two leaders spoke by phone, and Trump said the G7 model is outdated and more countries should be included.

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.

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Trump vows military crackdown on protests

US President Donald Trump has vowed to crack down on the protests
gripping America with the full force of the police and military.

It was the first time he's spoken to address the protests that were
sparked by the death of African American George Floyd last week.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Nick Harper in Washington says the President promised demonstrators
would face severe punishments.

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Trump vows to deploy military to crush the protests as tear gas fired outside the WH

U.S. President Donald Trump has vowed to deploy the military and every resource necessary to crush nationwide protests, if state governors fail to take action- that was his message in an address to the nation Monday night, while police fired tear gas on protestors outside the White House.

He slammed acts of violence, branding them acts of terror, following a week of protests over the death of African American George Floyd who died in police custody in Minneapolis.

Nina-Maria Potts has more:

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Monday, June 1, 2020

Gains on Wall Street despite protests

The U.S. markets closed the day in positive territory despite protests
across the United States.

Curfews have been put in place across a number of U.S. cities but
investors instead are focusing on signs that the economy is beginning
to slowly rebound.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Independent Floyd Autopsy Contradicts Official Report

An independent autopsy requested by the family of George Floyd contradicts the official autopsy. In a scene watched by people around the world, Floyd died in Minneapolis last week after a policeman pressed his knee into Floyd's neck.

Rachel Silverman has details.

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Police stretched to the limit as protests turn violent in Los Angeles

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Violent protests erupted again across California despite a city-wide curfew and the deployment of the National Guard.

The demonstrations that started out at a peaceful plea for justice over the death of George Floyd quickly turned to chaos.

Danielle Robertson has more from Los Angeles.

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U.S. protests continue, clean up underway

Protests across the U.S. are underway for the seventh day following
the death of African American George Floyd.

The nation's capital Washington DC saw some of the biggest
demonstrations on Sunday night as protests in some parts of the city
turned violent, with shops looted.

Kate Fisher reports from the scene in Washington where the clean up is underway.

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Facebook Employees Stage Virtual Walkout

Facebook employees are holding a virtual walkout.

They're protesting the way the social media company has handled President Trump's posts.

Technology Correspondent Rachel Silverman has this report.

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Trump demands Governors "dominate" US protests

US President Donald Trump has told state governors they need to
"dominate" the violent protests, warning them they'll look like
"jerks" if they fail to do so.

He's pushing for a tougher crackdown following six nights of protests
across the U.S. in response to the death of African American George
Floyd.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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President Trump also said a stronger response in New York.

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Trump demands Governors "dominate" US protests

Tanzanian President awards retired presidents 100 peacocks

Tanzanian President John Magufuli over the weekend gave the country's four retired presidents a gift of 100 peacocks in recognition of their contribution toward the conservation of the bird.