Thursday, September 17, 2020

WHO warns of alarming rates of transmission in Europe

The World Health Organization has warned of alarming rates of transmission in Europe, and has cautioned countries against shortening quarantine periods. 

Weekly cases have now exceeded those reported when the pandemic first peaked in March. 

Our Correspondent Lucy Hough is in Brussels. 

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Deadly US storm leaves 500,000 without power

One person has died and hundreds have been rescued after Hurricane
Sally hit the US Gulf coast.

More than half a million people have also been left without electricity.

Sarah Walton reports

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Heat ray weapon requested to clear White House protest

The US National Guard says it was asked to use a heat ray on
anti-racism protesters outside the White House.

The weapon makes it feel like a person's skin is on fire.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Joe Biden's Brexit intervention causing ripples across the Atlantic

Members of Parliament from the governing Conservative Party in the UK have reacted passionately to an intervention about the ongoing Brexit talks by Joe Biden, the US Democratic presidential candidate. 


Former party leader Iain Duncan Smith said on Thursday that the challenger to Donald Trump should tackle rioting in the States rather than "lecture" Britain.


Other Conservative MPs have accused Mr Biden of ignorance on the issue of the Northern Ireland Peace process. 


With the details, Benji Hyer reports from London. 


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NORTH-EAST ENGLAND PUT UNDER LOCAL LOCKDOWN

Almost two million people in north-east England will face new restrictions following a rise in coronavirus cases. 

People will be banned from mixing with other households and pubs will have to close early.

Holly Hudson has more. 

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DRC Prisoners Starve to Death

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More than 50 inmates have starved to death at a prison in the northeast of the Democratic Republic of Congo since the start of this year.

Local authorities say the prisoners died because the food portions given to them are inadequate to cater for their nutritional needs.


Chris Ocamringa has more in this report

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Parts of UK face coronavirus restrictions as cases and demand for tests rise

Nearly two million people in north-east England are expected to face new coronavirus restrictions as COVID-19 cases rise in the UK.


The measures include pubs closing earlier and limits on the number of households mixing.


From London, Benji Hyer reports. 


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Poison found on Navalny water bottle

INTRO: Traces of nerve agent  were found on  a bottle in Aleksey Navalny's hotel room, according to the opposition activist's Instagram.  The news follows an investigation by Navalny's Anti-Corruption Foundation and investigative journalists of the "Project" media outlet. Galina Polonskaya has more on this. 


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AUSTRALIA: 100 year old Covid survivor released from hospital

Whilst Australia's southern Capital is still working it's way towards easing out of stage 4 coronavirus restrictions, there's been happy news for a 100 year old Covid sufferer.
Arthur Stevens is in Melbourne

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COVID-19: Uganda Starts Clinical Trials for Blood Plasma

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Uganda has launched a clinical trial involving the use of convalescent plasma to treat COVID-19 patients.

 

Convalescent plasma therapy involves taking blood from a recovered COVID-19 patient and injecting it in to someone who's currently ill.

 

The blood carries antibodies, which could help the sick fight off the viral infection.


Michael Baleke has more from Kampala

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UK BRUSHES OFF BIDEN BREXIT COMMENTS

The UK government says it;s not concerned about an intervention from US presidential candidate Joe Biden in the Brexit debate.

After a visit to Washington by UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab, Mr Biden tweeted that peace in Northern Ireland shouldn't become a 'casualty' of Brexit.

It follows legislation that would allow the UK to over-ride parts of the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement in a No Deal scenario with the EU.

But health minister Edward Argar says the UK would never endanger the Good Friday Agreement, so he isn't worried about Mr Biden's comments.

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UK DENIES PLANS FOR NATIONWIDE LOCKDOWN

The UK government is denying reports it is being advised by its scientists to impose a two week national lockdown to stop coronavirus spreading.

A former WHO doctor claims England's Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty is calling for a new nationwide lockdown because of rising cases.

But health minister Edward Argar says that's not the case - and local measures will be imposed where necessary instead.

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Australia – Prime Minister says arrivals cap will increase

Despite lacking agreements with key states, Prime Minister Scott Morrison says the number of people allowed into Australia will increase by 2000 a week.


Shaun Bindley reports from Brisbane.


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Australia – Prime Minister says arrivals cap will increase

Despite lacking agreements with key states, Prime Minister Scott Morrison says the number of people allowed into Australia will increase by 2000 a week.


Shaun Bindley reports from Brisbane.


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200 Inmates Break Out of Prison in North-East Uganda

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Over 200 prisoners have escaped from a prison in north east Uganda, the police say.

The inmates reportedly killed a guard, broke into the armory and stole guns before making off for Mt Moroto.

Isabel Nakirya reports

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India reports record daily surge in Covid-19 infections

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India has posted another record surge in Covid-19 infections, with 97,874 new cases in 24 hours, according to the latest figures released by the country's ministry of health.

This takes its total number of cases to more than 5.1 million

India is the second worst-affected county behind the United States.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Britain returns statues to India 40 years after they were stolen

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They were recovered by the Metropolitan Police in London.

Ishan Garg has more on this from New Delhi.


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Japan’s new prime minister starts work

Yoshihide Suga began work as Japan's new Prime Minister on Thursday, after being elected and launching his Cabinet the day before. Grace Lee reports from Tokyo.


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Hong Kong demands US drop "Made in China" regulation

Hong Kong is demanding that the US drops new regulations requiring Hong Kong products that are exported to America, to be labelled "Made In China".

Richard Kimber reports.


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China Tests Taiwan's Defences

Taiwan says two Chinese anti-submarine aircraft flew into its air defence identification zone on Wednesday, and had to be warned to leave by the island's air force.

It came on the same day the US announced it would send a state department official to attend the funeral of Taiwan's former president, Lee Teng-hui.

Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.

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