Tuesday, June 23, 2020

UK TO REOPEN PUBS, RESTAURANTS

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to announce later that many pubs, cinemas, restaurants, galleries and museums can reopen from July 4th.

He's also due to set out new guidelines on social distancing, which will feed into plans to reopen sectors of the economy closed because of Covid-19.

The government may relax current guidance which requires people keep 2 metres away from others.

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Indian Army: India and China will disengage in Ladakh

India says its border talks with China were 'positive' and that both sides have agreed to disengage in Ladakh.

This is the second time that military leaders from both countries held talks after last week's violent face-off in which 20 Indian soldiers were killed.

Neha Poonia has more from New Delhi.

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India-China hold border talks after deadly clash

Indian and Chinese military leaders held marathon talks on Monday to discuss the ongoing border stand-off in the Ladakh region of the Himalayas.

Sources say no headway has been made even as diplomatic talks are expected later this week.

Exactly one week ago, India and Chinese soldiers clashed in Ladakh. 20 Indian soldiers were killed- the deadliest face-off along the shared border in nearly 50 years.

Neha Poonia has more.

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EU leaders warn China of consequences over HK national security law

European Union leaders have warned China of "very negative consequences" over its plan to introduce a national security law in Hong Kong.

Richard Kimber has the latest.

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US DOJ investigating noose found in Bubba Wallace's stall

The US Department of Justice says it is investigating the noose that was found in NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace's garage stall.

Wallace is the only black driver in NASCAR's top series and had called for a ban on confederate flags which NASCAR subsequently implemented.

Our correspondent Jagruti Dave has more.

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Apple to Design Own Processors

Apple has confirmed it will design the processors inside its new Mac computers. 

That marks the end of a 15 year partnership with Intel. 

Technology Correspondent Rachel Silverman has more. 


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Monday, June 22, 2020

South Sudan says it will pay African Union


South Sudan says it is working to pay the fees it owes the African Union and other regional organisations. 

The country has been suspended by the continental body for failing to make annual contributions amounting to having accumulated arrears of over 9 million dollars. 


Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa.

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Trump Issuing Order Limiting Foreign Workers

US President Donald Trump is issuing an executive order barring many categories of foreign workers and curbing immigration visas through the end of 2020. 

The new restrictions extend and expand on a temporary immigration ban the US president introduced in April. 

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 


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U.S. markets post more gains despite Covid-19 spikes

Wall Street started the trading week in buoyant mood led by another
strong day for the technology sector.

The U.S. economic reopening once again helped offset investor concerns
over Covid-19 infection spikes across a number of states.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Tanzania to build over 300 new irrigation projects in 5 years

Tanzania's National Irrigation Commission said on Sunday plans were afoot to build 384 new agricultural irrigation projects worth 426 million U.S. dollars) across the country in the next five years.


Daniel Kijo reports

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U.S. coronavirus outbreak: cases surge in western and southern states


In the U.S., 23 states have seen a rise in new coronavirus cases compared to the previous week.

A top White House advisor also says the Trump administration is preparing for a possible second wave in the autumn.

Our U.S. correspondent Giles Gibson has more.

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Controversial statue of President Roosevelt to be removed from New York

A statue of former American President Theodore Roosevelt in New York
is to be removed, following a backlash against controversial
monuments.

President Trump has called the decision 'rediculous'

Sarah Walton reports from New York.

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Outdoor dining returns as New York City enters reopening phase two

Outdoor dining is returning to New York City as it enters phase two of
its economic reopening plan.

New York was the epicenter of the Covid-19 outbreak in the United
States but cases in the city have declined dramatically over recent
months.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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UK PM TO ANNOUNCE TUESDAY IF PUBS CAN REOPEN

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to announce on Tuesday whether the hospitality and tourism sectors can reopen in England on July 4th.

The 2m social distancing rule is also set to be relaxed. 

Holly Hudson has more. 

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EU-China summit talks aim to cool tensions on Hong Kong, coronavirus

Chinese and EU leaders are holding video summit on Monday amid rising tensions over Beijing's actions in Hong Kong and new tariffs on Chinese firms. 

The heads of the EU's institutions will also discuss the COVID-19 crisis, in the first formal talks since the EU accused China of a campaign of disinformation around the pandemic. 

Lucy Hough is in Brussels. 

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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.

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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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