Tuesday, August 4, 2020

US should get "substantial portion" of Tiktok sale price says Trump

US President Donald Trump says the government should get a "substantial portion" of the money from the sale of social media app TikTok.

He says unless Microsoft completes a deal by September 15th, TikTok will be banned in America.

From Washington our correspondent Jagruti Dave has the details.

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Monday, August 3, 2020

Microsoft helps power the Nasdaq to a record close

Big gains for tech giants Apple and Microsoft helped the Nasdaq close
the day at an all-time high.

Microsoft closed the day up more than five percent after announcing
plans to proceed with the purchase of TikTok's U.S. operations.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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New York Court Indicates Trump investigation Could Include Bank and Insurance Fraud

The Manhattan District Attorney's office has indicated that U.S. president Donald Trump could be under investigation for bank and insurance fraud.

Trump is already facing scrutiny over alleged hush money payments to two women who say they had affairs with the president.

US correspondent Ira Spitzer has more.


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[Wrap] Trump sets deadline for Microsoft-TikTok deal

US President Donald Trump says Microsoft has until September 15th to
buy social media app TikTok or the Chinese company will be banned in
America.

The Trump administration says the Chinese-owned firm poses a national
security risk and exposes America users' private data to Beijing's
government.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Southern California Fire: Evacuation Orders

More than 8 thousand people Southern in California have been told to evacuate their homes.

The Apple fire east of Los Angeles has spread to more than 41 square miles.

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has more. 


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Eli Lilly begins stage-3 trial of Covid-19 antiviral drug

Eli Lilly has begun its stage-three trial of its promising antiviral treatment against Covid-19.


The American pharmaceutical company announced Monday it is rolling out the large-scale trial for patients in nursing homes and long-term care facilities.


Here's US correspondent Liling Tan with the details. 


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Kenya - Tanzania airport row resolved

Kenya's Transport Cabinet Secretary James Macharia has revealed that Kenya Airways will be flying to Tanzania as the two countries had sorted out the growing diplomatic row between them.

 

Daniel Kijo reports.


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Oldest U.S. Dept. store goes bankrupt

The oldest department store in the United States has filed for bankruptcy.

Lord & Taylor is the latest in a growing number of U.S. department
stores that have filed for bankruptcy since the pandemic hit.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Microsoft confirms TikTok talks continuing

Microsoft says it will continue plans to buy the US operation of
social media app TikTok following a conversation with President Donald
Trump.

The news comes after the US President threatened to ban the Chinese
company over national security concerns.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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NEW 90 MINUTES TESTS FOR UK HOSPITALS AND CARE HOMES

Tests which detect coronavirus and flu in just 90 minutes will be rolled out across UK care homes, hospitals and laboratories next week.

They're non-invasive and don't require a trained health professional.

The Health Secretary, Matt Hancock, says the tests will be "hugely beneficial", especially in preparation for the seasonal flu season.

Stuart Smith reports from London.

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Death toll rises to more than 100 in toxic alcohol tragedy in north India

As a result of drinking toxic illegally made alcohol in recent days, the death toll in the northern Indian state of Punjab has risen to more than 100, according to officials.

Police have carried out dozens of raids in a crackdown on illegal liquor in the state.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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Airlines in Nigeria panic as government allegedly withdraws N27billion ($70m) support



The plight of airlines in Nigeria has taken a turn for the worse as the government has allegedly withdrawn about twenty seven billion naira intervention fund meant for the aviation industry.

According to reports, more airline operators are becoming insolvent, struggling to meet financial obligations. 

Correspondent Phil Ihaza, reports from Abuja


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Search continues for missing amid S. Korea floods

Heavy rains have battered South Korea over the weekend and into Monday, leaving at least five people dead and seven missing.

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul. 

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Hong Kong faces criticism over election delay

There is mounting criticism of the Hong Kong government's decision to postpone the city's election by a year, due to concerns over the spread of the coronavirus. 

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong. 


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Okinawa under own state of emergency

Japan's southernmost prefecture has announced its own state of emergency, following a sudden surge of COVID-19 cases since late July. Grace Lee reports.


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Dr. Deborah Brix says U.S. Coronavirus in a "new phase".

The White House's coronavirus response co-ordinator Dr. Deborah Birx says the fight against the coronavirus in the U.S. is in a "new phase".

She told people to take extra precautions noting the surge in cases across many parts of the United States.

Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.

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Sunday, August 2, 2020

Pompeo: Trump will take action on Chinese software firms

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said US President Donald Trump will take action against a number of Chinese Software companies.

He cited national security concerns, saying apps like Tik Tok or We Chat "are feeding data directly to the Chinese Communist Party."

From Washington Jagruti Dave reports.

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SpaceX Crew Dragon returns to earth

The NASA astronauts who flew to the International Space Station aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon have returned to Earth.

Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley splashed down off the coast of Pensacola Florida on Sunday.

Our correspondent Jagruti Dave has the details.

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Disagreements over coronavirus stimulus relief continue

Negotiations over the coronavirus stimulus bill are continuing in Congress but they're facing obstacles.

Despite progress in some areas, Republicans and Democrats continue to disagree on key measures.

From Washington Jagruti Dave reports.

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Saturday, August 1, 2020

Tanzania bans Kenya Airways from its Airspace

Tanzania has banned Kenya Airways from flying into the country until further notice. 

Isaac Lukando reports from Dar es Salaam 


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