President Trump suggests delaying US election

US President Donald Trump has suggested delaying November's election, citing unsubstantiated concerns over mail-in voting.

The President has repeatedly linked mail-in voting to election fraud but experts have dismissed his claims as "preposterous."

Rebecca Foster reports from Washington

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India records biggest single-day jump in COVID19 cases

India now has more than 1.5 million cases with the country recording 50,000 new cases on Thursday for the first time.

But even as cases continue to surge, the Indian government has further relaxed lockdown restrictions.

Neha Poonia has more.

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Insecurity in Nigeria: Gunmen attack Kogi village, kill 14

Unknown gunmen have killed 14 people in Kogi state while injuring others. Insecurity in the north has increased recently despite government's claims of tackling it effectively.

Correspondent Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja.

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ENGLAND TO INCREASE SELF-ISOLATION PERIOD

England is expected to increase its virus isolation period from seven to ten days.

That's for how long people have to self-isolate if they develop symptoms.

The increase comes as the UK tries to avoid a resurgence of COVID-19 in the UK, which seems to be happening in other parts of Europe.

Stuart Smith reports from London.

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Former Tanzania's president Benjamin Mkapa suffered from malaria, not COVID-19-family

Former Tanzanian president Benjamin Mkapa was suffering from malaria and died of a heart attack, his family said Sunday, scotching rumors that he succumbed to coronavirus.

Daniel Kijo has more.

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DRC Rebels Jailed

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A military court in the Democratic Republic of Congo has sentenced 15 militia members to 20 years in prison for participating in an insurrection group.

The Congolese army arrested the fighters in the northeastern province of Ituri where violence has escalated since last year.

Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.

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Uganda's Famous Gorilla Killer Sentenced to 11 Years

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A Ugandan court has sentenced one man to 11years in prison for killing a famous silverback Gorilla named Rafiki.

Rafiki was head of the Nkuringo gorilla group, the first to be habituated at the Bwindi National Park, in South Western Uganda.

Isabel Nakirya reports

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Russian group accused of preparing terror attack against Belarus

Thirty-two Russians are being investigated for preparing a terrorist attack against Belarus, as the country heads into a tumultuous election. The men are accused of being part of Wagner, a shadowy private military outfit with links to friends of President Putin. Dan Ashby has more. 

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Australia – Prime Minister sets new Closing The Gap targets

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison says his government failed to consult with First Nations Australia's when targets were set to tackle indigenous disadvantage in 2008.

Shaun Bindley reports

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Sinopharm Agrees Deal on Phase III Covid-19 Vaccine With Brazil

Chinese drug maker Sinopharm could get Phase III COVID-19 vaccine trials underway soon in Brazil.

That's following an agreement with Parana state, pending approval.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Hong Kong police arrest student activists

Pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong are denouncing the arrests of four student members of a recently disbanded pro-independence group. 

The arrests mark the first police action taken against anti-government activists, outside of a street protest.

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong. 

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Egypt says military action against Ethiopia not an option

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Egypt says using military action against Ethiopia is not an option even if it doesn't agree with it on the operation of a dam on the river Nile .

Both Egypt and Sudan are yet to agree on how Ethiopia will proceed with the 6000MW dam without harming them.

Egypt says it is hoping that dialogue will iron out their differences.

Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa:  

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Coronavirus deaths in the US pass 150,000, the worst in the world

The coronavirus death toll in the United States has topped 150,000 with the country leading the globe in the number of cases and fatalities.

The milestone comes on the heels of the US hitting four-million confirmed infections, doubling its total case count in six weeks.

United Sates correspondent Danielle Robertson has more.

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US stocks climb on fed decision, tech gains

The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 160 points Wednesday, as the Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged. 

Continued appetite for technology stocks also helped boost investor interest, as Nasdaq led gains for the day.

Here's US correspondent Liling Tan in New York. 

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Federal Reserve keeps interest rates steady

The Federal Reserve says economic activity in the U.S. is still "well below" pre-coronavirus pandemic levels.

Fed Chairman Jerome Powell also announced interest rates will remain unchanged for now.

Giles Gibson reports from Washington.

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Federal Agents to Being Phased Withdrawal from Portland

Federal agents who have clashed with protesters in Portland, Oregon, will begin a "phased withdrawal" from the city.

The Governor of Oregon and the Acting Homeland Security Secretary say they've  negotiated a deal…but there's no clarity on exactly when the troops will begin to leave. 

Just hours before the announcement of the agreement for troops to leave Portland, President Trump doubled down on the need for increased federal presence there.

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman reports. 

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Big tech CEOs grilled on Capitol Hill

The big leaders of Silicon Valley are appearing on Capitol Hill to be grilled by congress as to whether they have become too big.

The focus of the rare gathering of the heads of Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google is competition - but it's likely to expand into a review of their business practices.

Kate Fisher reports from washington

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Boeing to Slash Aircraft Production

The US aerospace giant Boeing is planning to slash aircraft production and warns it may further shrink its workforce. The coronavirus pandemic has driven up financial losses for Boeing's airline customers and lowered demand for new airplanes. 

U.S. Correspondent Rachel Silverman has more. 

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DRC Soldiers Killed

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At least 7 Congolese soldiers have been killed in an attack by rebels in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Local officials have blamed the attack on a militia known as the Allied Democratic Forces.

Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.

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South African lockdown hits 125 days

South Africa’s coronavirus lockdown has been the longest in the world. The country’s economy is reeling, but government will not ease restrictions until Covid-19 infections have reached their peak. Mark Roughton reports.

 

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