HK Lawmaker: Security Law About Silencing Political Dissent

A prominent democratic lawmaker in Hong Kong says the arrest of hundreds of protesters on Wednesday shows the law is less about national security, and more about silencing political dissent.

Police detained at least 370 people, some under national security offences, in the unrest that engulfed the city on the anniversary of its return to China.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Re: Tokyo sees highest COVID-19 count since state of emergency

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The number of coronavirus cases in Japan are continuing to rise, with Tokyo reporting 67 new infections on Wednesday - the highest figure since the nation-wide state of emergency was lifted in late May. Grace Lee reports from Tokyo.

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Tokyo sees highest COVID-19 count since state of emergency

The number of coronavirus cases in Japan are continuing to rise, with Tokyo reporting 67 new infections on Wednesday - the highest figure since the nation-wide state of emergency was lifted in late May. Grace Lee reports from Tokyo.

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Seattle Police regain control of "autonomous zone".

Seattle police have cleared an area of the city which became known as the "Capital Hill Autonomous Zone", or CHOP, designated by George Floyd protestors as a 'police-free zone'.

It follows an executive order signed by Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan calling for protesters to leave.

Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave has the story.

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Choppy trading on Wall Street on mixed Covid-19 updates

A promising drug trial for a potential coronavirus vaccine help boost
investor sentiment on Wall Street Wednesday.

But rising Covid-19 cases across large parts of the country continue
to weigh on the markets.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Reopening plans reversed in California

The California Governor has ordered tougher restrictions for parts of the state after an increase in coronavirus cases.

The move comes ahead of Fourth of July celebrations this weekend.

Danielle Robertson reports from Los Angeles

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UN Security Council calls for global ceasefire to fight Covid-19

The United Nations Security Council has called for a global ceasefire
to help tackle Covid-19.

It's taken the organization more than a month to pass it's first
resolution regarding the pandemic.

Here's more from our UN Correspondent Sarah Walton

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Polls close in Russia's nationwide vote

Polls have closed in Russia's nationwide vote on changes to the country's constitution. [AS OF 17:00GMT] With 20% of the votes counted, the Central Election Commission says 72.14% of voters are in support of the amendments. Julia Chapman has more from Moscow.

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U.S. Secretary of State calls Hong Kong: "just another Communist-run city"

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says Hong Kong is "just another Communist-run city."

His comments come after Hong Kong police made their first arrests under a controversial new national security law.

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has more.

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UK offers path to citizenship to nearly 3 million Hong Kong residents

Up to three million Hong Kong residents are to be offered the chance to settle in the UK and ultimately apply for citizenship.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson says Hong Kong's freedoms and rights were being violated by China's new security law, and those affected would be offered a "route" out of the former British colony.

From London, Benji Hyer reports. 

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Indoor dining plans delayed in NYC

A move to restart indoor dining has been delayed in New York City.

Restaurants were meant to be allowed to start welcoming socially
distanced diners from Monday but a rise in nationwide infections has
derailed that plan.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Weinstein accusers say $19m legal settlement is "selling out"

Dozens of women who accused Harvey Weinstein of sexual misconduct are
to get a share of a $19 million settlement.

But prosecutors have been accused of "selling out" for settling the case.

Sarah Walton reports from New York.

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U.S. buys almost total global Remdesivir supply

The United States has bought almost the entire stock of the COVID-19
treatment drug remdesivir.

New cases of the virus have risen by 80% in America in the last two week.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Airbus sheds nearly 15,000 jobs as it deals with pandemic effects

Airbus has announced plans to cut some 15,000 jobs over the next year - mostly in Europe. 

The move was sparked by the crisis in the aviation industry caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ross Cullen has the latest from Paris.

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Last day of voting in Russian referendum

It's the last day of voting in Russia on constitutional amendments that could allow President Vladimir Putin to keep power into his eighties. Election monitors say they have already witnessed violations and cannot call the vote legitimate. Lucy Taylor reports. 

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ARRESTS MADE AT HK DEMONSTRATIONS

The first arrests have been made in Hong Kong after a new national security law for the territory came into effect.

Pepper spray has been used on protesters marking 23 years since British rule came to an end.

China's new legislation punishes secession, subversion and terrorism with sentences of up to life in prison.

For the first time authorities had banned pro-democracy marches on the July 1st anniversary of sovereignty being handed back to Beijing.

Former UK diplomat Charles Parton says Britain will need to respond.

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ADB Approves Grant to COVID-19 Response in Eastern African

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The African Development Bank has approved a $9.5 million grant to strengthen responses to the COVID-19 pandemic in Eastern Africa and Comoros.

 

The funds will be used to bolster health systems and disease surveillance, enhance infection prevention and control and improve regional coordination to contain cross-border transmission.

 

Our Correspondent Michael Baleke has that report

 

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Indian solider and civilian killed in a militant attack in Kashmir

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An Indian soldier and a civilian died in a militant attack in Kashmir on Wednesday.

Three other army personnel have been injured.

Authorities say their condition is stable.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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Australia: Federal Govt slams organisations for failing to join National Child Sexual Abuse Redress Scheme

Australia's Federal government has named six organisations that have
failed to sing up to the National Redress Scheme for victims of
institutional child sexual abuse.
Prior to the deadline, the commonwealth had pledged to not only reveal
the name of those unwilling to take part, but also cut them off from
future federal funding and possibly even reconsider their charitable status.
Shaun Bindley reports


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Australia - Federal Govt slams organisations for failing to join National Child Sexual Abuse Redress Scheme

Australia's Federal government has named six organisations that have failed to sing up to the National Redress Scheme for victims of institutional child sexual abuse.

Prior to the deadline, the commonwealth had pledged to not only reveal the name of those unwilling to take part, but also cut them off from future federal funding and possibly even reconsider their charitable status.

Shaun Bindley reports

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