The S&P and Nasdaq traded in record territory Tuesday with investors
optimistic that the U.S. and China will honor a trade deal signed this
year.
However the Dow Jones closed down following the release of some mixed
economic data.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Melania Trump prepares for headline Convention speech
Night two of the Republican National Convention gets underway in a few
hours, with US President Donald Trump's wife Melania due to give the
main speech of the evening.
Some within the party have criticized the first night for it's dark,
less-than-optimistic tone, and said they want to hear more concrete
policy plans.
The four-night event is a chance for the party to draw around the
president as he seeks re-election.
The first lady's chief of staff Stephanie Grisham previewed Mrs Trump speech.
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hours, with US President Donald Trump's wife Melania due to give the
main speech of the evening.
Some within the party have criticized the first night for it's dark,
less-than-optimistic tone, and said they want to hear more concrete
policy plans.
The four-night event is a chance for the party to draw around the
president as he seeks re-election.
The first lady's chief of staff Stephanie Grisham previewed Mrs Trump speech.
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Africa declared free of wild polio by World Health Organisation
The entire African continent has been declared free of wild polio by WHO's independent Africa Regional Certification Commission (ARCC) for Polio Eradication.
Correspondent Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja
Correspondent Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja
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MANCHESTER UNITED CAPTAIN FOUND GUILTY OF ASSAULT & BRIBERY
The captain of Manchester United, Harry Maguire, has been found guilty of multiple criminal charges in Greece.
He was charged with aggravated assault, resisting arrest, and bribery -- but from the outset he's pleaded not guilty to all of them.
The footballer was in Greece on holiday, but was arrested last week.
Stuart Smith has more from London.
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He was charged with aggravated assault, resisting arrest, and bribery -- but from the outset he's pleaded not guilty to all of them.
The footballer was in Greece on holiday, but was arrested last week.
Stuart Smith has more from London.
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American Airlines to cut 19,000 jobs
American Airlines is to cut 19,000 jobs when financial aid from the
U.S government runs out in October.
The company says the coronavirus pandemic continues to devastate the
demand for travel.
Sarah Walton reports
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U.S government runs out in October.
The company says the coronavirus pandemic continues to devastate the
demand for travel.
Sarah Walton reports
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Blake paralyzed from waist down after police shooting
Jacob Blake's father says his son is paralyzed from the waist down
after being apparently shot in the back by police.
Overnight protestors and police clashed in the Wisconsin city of
Kenosha where the incident occurred.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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after being apparently shot in the back by police.
Overnight protestors and police clashed in the Wisconsin city of
Kenosha where the incident occurred.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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Pompeo criticized for Jerusalem Convention speech
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has drawn criticism for his planned
speech to the Republican National Convention which he aims to deliver
from Jerusalem.
Democrats accuse Pompeo of using official diplomatic travel to make a
partisan political statement.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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speech to the Republican National Convention which he aims to deliver
from Jerusalem.
Democrats accuse Pompeo of using official diplomatic travel to make a
partisan political statement.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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LONDON POLICE STOP & SEARCH UP BY 40% DURING LOCKDOWN
London's Metropolitan Police Service used 'stop and search' powers 40% more frequently during the COVID-19 lockdown than the same period last year.
But there was no similar increase in the proportion of arrests, and that's worrying civil liberties campaigners.
Stuart Smith reports from London.
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UK GOV FACING CALLS TO RETHINK FACE MASK ADVICE IN SCHOOLS
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is being urged to rethink the government's position on face masks in schools.
At the moment the UK government is not advising children or staff to wear face masks in England.
However the Scottish government has now updated its guidance, meaning secondary school pupils there - will have to wear a face covering.
Holly Hudson has more.
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AstraZeneca starts Covid-19 antibody drug trial in UK
AstraZeneca has begun a clinical trial of a drug which it hopes will help prevent and treat Covid-19.
The British pharmaceutical company is separately developing a potential Covid-19 vaccine together with scientists at Oxford University.
From London, Benji Hyer reports.
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Mali: ECOWAS fail to reach agreement on transitional government
Talks between a delegation of West African envoys and the military officers who overthrew Malian President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita have ended without a deal on how the country should return to civilian rule following last week's coup.
Correspondent Phil Ihaza reports from Nigeria's capital Abuja.
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UK GOVT: FACE MASKS NOT NECESSARY IN SCHOOLS
The UK government says it has no plans to change guidance on the wearing of face coverings in schools.
All schools in England are due to return early next month, but the government is not advising children or staff to wear face masks.
Downing Street says masks could hinder communication between teachers and pupils and insists scientific guidance suggests the return of schools will be safe.
But the World Health Organization says children over 12 should wear masks.
Business Secretary Alok Sharma says the government's position on masks in schools is settled.
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Belarus President Lukashenko turning to Russia
Troubled Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko has spoken to Russia's leader Vladimir Putin for the third time in ten days, amid mass protests against his rule. Tens of thousands of people flooded the streets of the Belarusian capital Minsk at the weekend, two weeks after Lukashenko declared victory in elections his opponents say were rigged. Moscow Correspondent Lucy Taylor reports.
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Many people feared still trapped in building collapse in Indian state of Maharashtra
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At least one person has died and more than 20 are feared trapped after a residential building collapsed in the western state of Maharashtra.
It is reported that residents had complained about the stability of the building.
Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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At least one person has died and more than 20 are feared trapped after a residential building collapsed in the western state of Maharashtra.
It is reported that residents had complained about the stability of the building.
Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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Trump Claims Democrats using Covid to "steal" the election
The Republican National Convention has officially nominated President Trump for a second term.
It was the first day of the party's convention with the President due to give his acceptance speech on Thursday.
Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave has a round-up of Day 1.
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It was the first day of the party's convention with the President due to give his acceptance speech on Thursday.
Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave has a round-up of Day 1.
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India register highest daily coronavirus cases for 20 days in a row
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With more than 60,000 daily cases, India has been reporting the world's highest daily case count for 20 days in a row.
But, the government plans to relax more restrictions....
And is asking people to learn to live with the virus.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi
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China Says It's Pushing Ahead With Trade Deal
China says it's pushing ahead with phase 1 of it's trade deal with the US as agreed earlier this year.
It comes after talks between Vice Premier Liu He and Washington's lead negotiators Robert Lighthizer and Steven Mnuchin spoke over the phone on Monday.
Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.
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It comes after talks between Vice Premier Liu He and Washington's lead negotiators Robert Lighthizer and Steven Mnuchin spoke over the phone on Monday.
Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.
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Seoul-area schools revert to online learning amid COVID-19 spike
South Korea has ordered all Seoul-area primary and secondary students to learn online from home amid a spike in COVID-19 cases. More than 150 students and 43 teachers have tested positive for the coronavirus over the past two weeks in the capital region.
Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.
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World's first Covid-19 reinfection proved in Hong Kong
Medical researchers in Hong Kong say they have identified the world's first case of a person being infected with Covid-19 twice.
The researchers say their finding has wide ranging implications for global health policy.
Richard Kimber reports.
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Monday, August 24, 2020
US markets surge on optimism over COVID-19 treatments, vaccines
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US stock markets surged Monday, bolstered by optimism over coronavirus treatment and vaccines.
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose to all-time highs.
Here's Liling Tan with the Wall Street wrap.
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