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Hong Kong's reputation as a global financial hub is under increasing pressure.
The world's second largest money manager, Vanguard, says it's leaving the city.
Meanwhile US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has accused HSBC of siding with China over Hong Kong.
Richard Kimber reports.
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Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is set to hold a news conference on Friday to provide an explanation about his health. Grace Lee has the latest details from Tokyo.
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The NBA has postponed three playoff games in protest over the shooting of unarmed black man Jacob Blake by police.
The American professional basketball league and its players have been vocal supporters of the Black Lives Matters movement.
U.S. correspondent Ira Spitzer has more.
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The United States has imposed new sanctions on 24 Chinese state-owned companies it says are involved in Beijing's territorial claims in the South China Sea.
Washington has also set visa restrictions on Chinese executives associated with these controversial maritime claims.
Here's U.S. Correspondent Liling Tan with the details.
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There will be a retrial after Manchester United captain Harry Maguire received a suspended jail sentence in Greece.
The footballer was found guilty of repeated bodily harm, attempted bribery, and violence against public employees.
He denies all charges after he was involved in a brawl on the Greek island of Mykonos.
Stuart Smith has more from London.
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US Vice-President Mike Pence is expected to deliver a speech strong on American symbolism when he addresses the Republican National Convention on Monday.
He'll be speaking from Baltimore's Fort McHenry, where the inspiration for the country's national anthem originated during the War of 1812.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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Tanzania's National Electoral Commission has approved the nomination of John Magufuli as the presidential candidate from the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM). The main opposition CHADEMA's nominee Tundu Lissue had his nomination approved later that day.
Daniel Kijo reports from Dar es salaam.
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Secondary school pupils in locked down areas of England will have to wear face coverings in communal areas and corridors following another government U-turn.
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson claims the decision came after updated advice from the World Health Organization.
From London, Benji Hyer reports.
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The United States has called for a 'full and transparent' investigation into the apparent poisoning of the Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Navalny is being treated in Germany, after collapsing on a flight over Siberia. Moscow Correspondent Lucy Taylor reports.
From Wednesday, France's second-biggest city, Marseille, is making face masks mandatory across the city, including all outdoor areas.
Additionally, all bars and restaurants in Bouches-de-Rhone, the southern region that includes Marseille, must close between 11pm-6am.
Ross Cullen reports.
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