Wednesday, June 24, 2020

WARNINGS OVER 'SECOND WAVE' AS UK EASES LOCKDOWN

Health leaders in the UK are warning the government must now prepare for a second wave of coronavirus.

The message from the Royal Colleges of Physicians, Surgeons, GPs and Nursing - follows confirmation of the biggest easing of the lockdown in England so far.

Many restrictions will be relaxed on Saturday July 4th, including for pubs, cinemas, and hairdressers.

The government says it's moving cautiously, and following scientific advice.

But GP Dr Louise Irvine says she's terrified.

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Indian Government asks sellers to disclose 'country of origin' on its e-commerce platform

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The Indian government is asking sellers on its e-commerce platform to disclose the country of origin for the products.

Reports say it's being done to segregate Chinese-made products from the rest.

Ishan Garg has more on this from New Delhi.

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Hong Kong's biggest pro-democracy march may face ban

After a meeting with the police, organisers of Hong Kong's biggest annual pro-democracy march on July 1st, say they are certain it will be banned this year. 

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.


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Hong Kong's biggest pro-democracy march may face ban

After a meeting with the police, organisers of Hong Kong's biggest annual pro-democracy march on July 1st, say they are certain it will be banned this year. 

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.


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Louisville Police fire officer involved in Breonna Taylor shooting

Louisville Police Department has fired one of the officers involved in the fatal shooting of 26 year old emergency room technician Breonna Taylor.

Taylor, an African American woman, was killed in March after police entered her apartment using a "no-knock" warrant and fired 10 shots inside.

Our correspondent Jagruti Dave has more.

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Japan’s virus response package stuck behind red tape

At more than 40% of Japan's GDP, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has boasted that his coronavirus response package is the world's biggest. However, a new Bloomberg report shows that much of it remains stuck in Japan's aging administrative pipeline, blocked by paperwork, complexity and lack of staff. Grace Lee reports from Tokyo.


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US Justice Department lawyer to testify of political influence in Roger Stone case

A lawyer in the US Department of Justice is expected to testify in front of Congress that politics influenced the Department's handling of Roger Stone's case.

Stone is a former associate of President Trump and was convicted in November of lying to the police and of witness tampering.

Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more.

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FBI concludes NASCAR driver was not a hate crime target

The FBI has found that NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace was not a target of hate crime, after it investigated the discovery of a noose in his locker on Sunday.

Wallace is the only black driver in NASCAR's top series and has spoken out about the Black Lives Matter movement in the wake of George Floyd's killing in Minneapolis.

Our Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more.

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Tuesday, June 23, 2020

Kim Jong-un suspends military plans against S. Korea

North Korea leader Kim Jong-un has suspended military retaliation plans against South Korea. In recent weeks, his government has ramped up threats against the South.

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.

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Nasdaq hits new highs on signs of economic recovery

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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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.

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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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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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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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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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