The Nasdaq posted new highs Tuesday buoyed by signs the U.S. economic
recovery is picking up steam.
Traders were also calmed by reassurances that the trade deal with
China is still in tact.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Trump visits Arizona as coronavirus cases in the state surge
U.S. President Donald Trump was in Arizona on Tuesday to inspect new fencing on the Mexican border.
The President's visit comes as new coronavirus cases soar in Arizona and several other states in the region.
Our U.S. correspondent Giles Gibson has more.
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EU May Ban American Travellers When It Reopens
The European Union may bar travellers from the US, Russia, and Brazil, when it reopens its borders on July 1st.
The New York Times is reporting it has seen draft lists of countries identified as safe and, according to the Times, the US, Russia, and Brazil are not on those lists.
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has more.
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Jailed 'spy' in Russia to seek prisoner swap with 'Merchant of Death'
The former US marine jailed in Russia for espionage has not appealed against his conviction - and his lawyer is looking at the merits of a presidential pardon and prisoner swap. Paul Whelan was jailed for 16 years after being caught with classified information in a Moscow hotel room. Dan Ashby has more.
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Fauci contradicts Trump saying Coronavirus testing will increase; vaccine possible by end of year; disturbing infection surge in some states
America's top infectious disease expert says he's cautiously optimistic that coronavirus vaccines may be ready for testing by the end of the year.
During congressional testimony Dr. Anthony Fauci described a "disturbing surge in infections" in a number of states and said testing would be expanded, not slowed down as President Donald Trump has suggested in recent days.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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ENGLAND HOSPITALITY, LEISURE, TOURISM TO REOPEN JULY
UK prime minister, Boris Johnson, says from the beginning of next month England's hospitality, tourism and leisures industries can start to reopen.
There will be some limitations, and not all businesses are included.
But from the fourth of July pubs, museums, hotels, and restaurants in England can open their doors for the first time in three months.
Stuart Smith reports from London.
There will be some limitations, and not all businesses are included.
But from the fourth of July pubs, museums, hotels, and restaurants in England can open their doors for the first time in three months.
Stuart Smith reports from London.
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Trump threatens to arrest anyone trying to remove statues
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to jail anyone caught
trying to remove statues or monuments.
Since the death of George Floyd there have been growing calls for
statues deemed to be racist to be removed.
On Monday a group of protesters attempted to remove a statue of former
U.S. President Andrew Jackson near the White House but were dispersed
by police.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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trying to remove statues or monuments.
Since the death of George Floyd there have been growing calls for
statues deemed to be racist to be removed.
On Monday a group of protesters attempted to remove a statue of former
U.S. President Andrew Jackson near the White House but were dispersed
by police.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Trump says Bolton should be "in jail" as tell-all book is published
As a tell-all book written by Donald Trump's former national security
advisor hits the shelves, the President has called the author a
"washed up creepster" who should be "in jail".
John Bolton's memoir has already become a bestseller.
Sarah Walton reports.
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advisor hits the shelves, the President has called the author a
"washed up creepster" who should be "in jail".
John Bolton's memoir has already become a bestseller.
Sarah Walton reports.
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AUSTRALIA: High Court judge accused of sexually harassing six staff members
An Australian High Court Judge has been accused of sexually harassing six staff members, and an independent inquiry has upheld the allegations.
There are now arguments being put that the former judge Mr Dyson Heydon should be stripped of his Order of Australia award, the nation's highest award.
Arthur Stevens reports from Melbourne.
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There are now arguments being put that the former judge Mr Dyson Heydon should be stripped of his Order of Australia award, the nation's highest award.
Arthur Stevens reports from Melbourne.
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UK PM Boris Johnson to announce easing of coronavirus lockdown restrictions
Cinemas, museums and galleries will be able to reopen in England from 4th July.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to announce a further easing of coronavirus lockdown restrictions, including confirmation that venues closed since the middle of March can soon welcome visitors, providing safety measures are in place.
From London, Benji Hyer reports.
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Fears rise of a second wave in Europe
Fears of a second wave of COVID-19 infection are rising in Europe with new cases reported in Spain, Portugal and Germany.
New cases have also been reported in Lombardy in Italy, once the epicentre of the virus on the continent.
Lucy Hough is our Europe Correspondent.
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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.
Sally Pickles owns a pub in Cornwall and says she's ready to go.
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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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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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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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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 tohaving accumulated arrears ofover 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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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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