Monday, July 20, 2020

Russia says vaccine volunteers show antibodies

Russia's military says its volunteers in vaccine trials have shown antibodies to COVID-19.  The trials are being accelerated to try to make the vaccine available to a portion of the public as early as August. Moscow Correspondent Lucy Taylor reports. 


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France makes face masks compulsory inside public places

France is bringing in stricter measures today/on Monday on the wearing of face masks.

They are now compulsory in all indoor public spaces, such as shops & shopping centres, banks and covered markets.

Ross Cullen has more from Paris.

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Battle over covid-19 recovery fund carries on into day 4

Marathon talks resume on Monday as EU leaders try to strike a deal on a covid-19 recovery fund and the bloc's next long-term budget. After negotiating through the weekend, there are signs of compromise, as Europe tries to round the edges on the deepest recession in living memory. Toni Waterman reports from Brussels

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UGANDA - UN RELOCATES REFUGEES TO EASE TENSION



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The UN refugee agency in Uganda  has relocated hundreds of South Sudan refugees affected by the recent tribal clashes in Northern Uganda.

The violence left three young South Sudanese dead and over 700 refugees displaced.

Hillary Ayesiga reporting from Kampala.

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Nigeria's foreign affairs minister tests positive for coronavirus


Nigeria's Foreign Affairs Minister, Geoffrey Onyeama has tested positive for the coronavirus. The country has so far recorded nearly 37,000 cases and 789 deaths.

Correspondent Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja.

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UK TO SUSPEND HK EXTRADITION TREATY

The UK is set to suspend its extradition treaty with Hong Kong over China's new security law for the territory.

It's the latest escalation as ties worsen between London and Beijing.

China says the UK should not meddle in its internal affairs.

The UK says the security law enacted by Beijing breaks its commitments to Hong Kong.

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson says the UK has a number of concerns about China.

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India's daily Covid-19 cases cross 40,000 for the first time

India has seen another record daily spike in its number of confirmed coronavirus cases, with more than 40,000 infections in 24 hours, according to data released by the country's ministry of health.

India is the third worst-affected country globally.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai

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Hong Kong steps up fight against COVID-19 spread

Hong Kong has stepped up its fight to contain the spread of the coronavirus, after a record number of cases at the weekend. 
Richard Kimber reports from there.

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Seoul reopens public museums, galleries and libraries

Seoul has reopened public museums, art galleries and libraries as Covid-19 cases have fallen to a three-week low. Over the past month, the majority of new infections have come from overseas. 

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul. 

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Kanye West holds first campaign rally in South Carolina

Rapper Kanye West has held his first campaign rally since announcing he was running for President of the United States.

The 43 year old had, for a time, supported President Donald Trump, but on July 4th he tweeted his intention to stand as a candidate.

Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more..

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Japan to amend law on coronavirus

Japan is planning to revise the special law for combating COVID-19 to give more power to local governments. This comes amid a spike in infection numbers across the country. Grace Lee has more from Tokyo.


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President Trump accused of downplaying coronavirus case rises

There are more than 3.7 million confirmed coronavirus cases in the United States and more than 140 thousand people have died from covid-19, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University.

President Trump has been accused of downplaying the severity of the crisis in the US, describing the spikes as "embers" and flames".

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.

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Sunday, July 19, 2020

Leading NGOs excluded from Tanzania’s Election Observer list

 

Leading Non-Governmental Organizations in Tanzania have written to the country's National Electoral Commission (NEC) to seek reasons for their disqualification from observing the forthcoming General Election.


Isaac Lukando reports from Dar es Salaam


Saturday, July 18, 2020

Tanzania warns businessmen against financing politicians ahead of general elections

Tanzania's anti-corruption watchdog has warned businessmen in the country against financing politicians seeking elective posts ahead of the October general election.


Isaac Lukando reports from Dar es Salaam



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Friday, July 17, 2020

Three men charged in Ahmaud Arbery killing plead not guilty

All three men charged with the murder of black jogger Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia have pleaded not guilty.

Gregory McMichal, his son Travis and their neighbor William Bryan were arrested in May, months after the killing and after footage of the killing went viral.

United States Correspondent Danielle Robertson has more

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg undergoing chemo for cancer recurrence

US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg announced Friday that she is undergoing chemotherapy to treat a recurrence of cancer. 


But she also said she will remain on the court during her treatment. 


U.S. correspondent Liling Tan has the details.


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U.S. Defense Department effectively bans confederate flag use by military

The U.S. Department of Defense has effectively banned displays of the confederate flag on military installations by leaving if off its new list of approved flags


Confederate symbols have become a major issue in the wake of nationwide protests over the treatment of African-Americans. 


US Correspondent Ira Spitzer has more.


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Traders eye Covid-19 infections and China tensions in week ahead [preview]

Traders on Wall Street this week will again be watching Covid-19
infection rates for signs of how the virus is impacting the country's
reopening efforts.

The U.S. posted better than expected retail figurers last week but
there are fears that a surge in cases could slow the economic
recovery.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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US Covid-19 cases spike to new record

The United States has reported a large jump in new daily infections of
COVID-19, with more than 77,000 cases in a single day.

It comes at a time when states are pushing back reopening plans, while
some local officials battle over mandates to wear masks.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Attorney General warns against U.S. firms acting as Chinese pawns

U.S. Attorney General William Barr has warned against U.S. companies
serving as Chinese pawns.

Barr says Beijing is seeking to exploit and destroy U.S. institutions
and comes at a time of deteriorating ties between the two nation.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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