Friday, July 31, 2020

Hong Kong condemned for disqualifying election candidates

There is growing international condemnation of the Hong Kong government's decision to disqualify 12 opposition candidates ahead of the city's legislative election. 

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong. 


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Lawmakers across party lines reject Trump's suggestion to delay election

Lawmakers across party lines have rejected President Trump's suggestion to delay the US election.

The President had cited unsubstantiated concerns over mail-in voting as the reason, but later at a White House Press briefing denied he wanted to see a date change.

From Washington Jagruti Dave has more.

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S. Korea's first military satellite reaches orbit

South Korea's first military satellite has reached orbit, ten days after it was launched atop a SpaceX rocket from Cape Canaveral Florida. 

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul. 

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Thursday, July 30, 2020

A mixed close on Wall St after record GDP data

It was a mixed close on Wall Street despite data showing the US
economy contracted by historic proportions last quarter.

But that gross domestic product data wasn't as bad as analysts feared.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Ex-US presidents honor civil rights icon John Lewis

Former US.presidents Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush have all paid tribute to late US congressman John Lewis at his memorial service.


Lewis, who died earlier this month at the age of 80, was an icon of the civil rights movement.


US correspondent Ira Spitzer has the story.


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Russian athletics body narrowly avoids expulsion

World Athletics, the international track and field body, has stopped short of expelling Russia altogether. Russia continues to be beset by allegations of doping cover-ups and risked expulsion when a fine went unpaid. Julia Chapman has more.

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Japan angered over sex slave statues likened to PM Abe

Tokyo says a pair of bronze statues in South Korea could have a serious impact on Japan-South Korea relations. The statue depicts a man kneeling in an apparent act of forgiveness before a statue of a young woman that represents wartime sex slaves.

Bruce Harrison has more from Seoul.

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U.S. posts biggest ever quarterly GDP slump

U.S. gross domestic product fell more than 30 percent in the second
quarter- the biggest decline on record.

The figurers nearly triple a previous record second quarter decline
set back in 1958.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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NASA Launches Rover to Mars

NASA has launched the Perseverance rover on a journey to Mars. 

The rover's mission is to hunt for signs of past alien life on the Red Planet. 

Rachel Silverman has details. 



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Airbus cuts plane production as financial results worse than expected

Airbus has announced a fresh cut in production of its A350 long-range jet after the company released a larger-than-expected second-quarter loss in its latest results.


Ross Cullen has more from Paris.


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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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