Monday, June 22, 2020

N. Korea brings psychological warfare back to DMZ as peace process folds

The South Korean military says North Korea is reinstalling propaganda loudspeakers along the demilitarized zone. Both sides took down their speakers more than two years ago, but recent tensions have led to a surge of aggressive actions by North Korea.

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.

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India crosses 400,000 covid cases; the capital revamps its containment strategy

India's government is revising its COVID-19 strategy for New Delhi as cases continue to rise amid lockdown lifting.

More than 400,000 coronavirus cases have been recorded in India and on Monday the country saw its biggest jump in fatalities, with 445 deaths being reported.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...

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SUSPECTED UK TERRORIST KNOWN TO MI5

The man suspected of stabbing three people to death during a terror attack in England on Saturday, was known to the UK intelligence services.

He came to the attention of MI5 in 2019, but at the time no immediate risk or genuine threat was identified.

A minute's silence and vigil is taking place for the victims on Monday [11G].

Stuart Smith reports from London.

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AUSTRALIA: Shocks for the State of Victoria after a spike in coronavirus cases.

In Australia, questions are being asked after a spike in Covid 19 cases in the last few days in the state of Victoria, leading to the cancellation of the easing of restrictions in that State, and a warning issued for certain areas of the State Capital, Melbourne for people not to travel in or out.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Russia and U.S. to hold arms control talks

Negotiators from the U.S. and Russia will meet in Vienna on Monday to restart stalled discussions on arms control. The U.S. is calling for China to join the dialogue, but the Chinese government has so far refused. Julia Chapman has more.

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N. Korea to dump 12 mln propaganda leaflets in South: state media

North Korea says it's going to fly 12 million propaganda leaflets across the border into South Korea using three-thousand large balloons. Pyongyang claims it's retaliating over anti-North Korean groups in the South sending propaganda into the North. 

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.

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India changes rules of engagement for the troops amid border stand-off

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India has changed its rules of engagement with the Chinese troops, further escalating tension along the India-China border.

The two Asian neighbors are locked in a standoff after a violent clash broke out along India's northern border earlier this month.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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Beijing Reports Nine New Coronavirus Cases on Monday

Beijing reported nine new cases of coronavirus infections in the capital on Monday down from 22 the day before.

That's as it ramps up testing to contain the latest wave of the disease to hit China.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Bolton says he won't vote for Trump or Biden in November

US President Donald Trump's former national security adviser John Bolton says he won't vote for either Trump or Biden in this November's election.

Speaking to ABC News, Bolton said he will "figure out a conservative Republican to vote in".

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.


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Trump Campaign blames low Tulsa turnout on protesters and media

President Trump's campaign has tried to blame protestors for the low turn-out at the President's rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

They had claimed the 19 thousand seater BOK arena would be filled, but the Tulsa fire department said only around 6200 people attended.

Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more.

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Trump fires NY attorney who investigated his associates

US President Donald Trump has fired the New York Prosecutor who has investigated the President's associates.

The announcement was made by Attorney General William Barr and has led Democrats to accuse him of undermining the independence of the Justice Department.

Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.

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Sunday, June 21, 2020

EAC trains Zanzibar Airport Staff on COVID-19



Staff at Zanzibar's main airport have completed an East African Community mandated training program on the prevention and detection of Covid-19 infections. 



Isaac Lukando report from Dar es salaam


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Saturday, June 20, 2020

Tanzania and Uganda agree on truck movements


Truck movements between Tanzania and Uganda have resumed following the two East African neighbors' agreement on jointly implementing measures to mitigate the effects of the COVID -19 pandemic.


Isaac Lukando reports from Dar es Salaam.



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Ethiopia to start using Dexamethasone

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Ethiopia says it will start using a drug from the United Kindom to combat COVID-19.

The ministry for health says it will soon release a protocol on how dexamethasone will be used to treat particular patients.

The World Health Organisation says the drug can be life-saving for severely ill COVID-19 patients.

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Friday, June 19, 2020

Investors eye Covid-19 infections in week ahead [PREVIEW]

It's expected to be another anxious week on Wall Street with investors
watching Covid-19 infection numbers closely.

As the country continues to press on with its economic reopening a
number of states are reporting a spike in new coronavirus cases.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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UN sets up racism inquiry

The United Nations Human Rights Council has ordered a report on
systemic racism against people of African descent.

This comes after the Council heard from George Floyd's brother who
called on the UN to help Black people in America.

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.

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EU leaders fail to find consensus following budget summit

EU leaders have met via videoconference to discuss a €1.85 trillion budget and a recovery fund to help the bloc emerge from the COVID-19 crisis. 

The meeting lasted around four hours - with major divisions between key member states. 

Lucy Hough has more from Brussels. 

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California Issues Stricter Mask Requirements

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The California governor has ordered everyone in the state to wear face coverings while in public or high-risk settings. 

The order comes as California has surpassed 157,000 COVID-19 cases

Danielle Robertson has more from Los Angeles.

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Canadian men charged with spying in China

China has charged two Canadian men with spying.

They were detained after Canada arrested a Chinese telecoms executive.

Sarah Walton reports.

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Juneteenth celebrations and protests across United States

Millions of people across the United States are observing Juneteenth,
the day marking the end of slavery.

There are growing calls for it to become a national holiday.

Sarah Walton reports from New York.

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