Monday, September 21, 2020

US President Donald Trump: Supreme Court nomination will be announced on "Friday or Saturday"


US President Donald Trump says he'll reveal his nomination for the vacant Supreme Court seat on Friday or Saturday.

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died on Friday last week at the age of 87 and Republicans are now pushing to confirm her successor in the Senate before the US election.

Giles Gibson reports from Washington.

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75th UN General Assembly begins as a virtual event

The 75th United National General Assembly has begun in New York.

But because of Covid-19 no world leaders will be attending this year's event.

Sarah Walton reports from New York.

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US, UK, Canada Call for Transparency in DR Congo Ebola Fight

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Three foreign envoys to the Democratic Republic of Congo have urged the government to be transparent in the fight against Ebola following a rise in corruption allegations.

The ambassadors of the UK, US and Canada made the call after returning from a trip to the Ebola hotspot in the northwestern province of Equateur.

Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.

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Rise in Covid cases and deaths to come, warns UK scientific advisers

The UK could see 50,000 new coronavirus cases a day by next month unless further restrictions are introduced, according to the British government's Chief Scientific Adviser. 


Sir Patrick Vallance predicts such a rise in cases would "lead to about 200 deaths per day" in November.


With the details, Benji Hyer reports from London. 


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EU Foreign Ministers consider Belarus sanctions list

European Union foreign ministers are weighing up whether to impose sanctions on dozens of Belarus officials, including President Alexandr Lukashenko. 

The talks come after a meeting with his exiled opponent who is visiting Brussels. 

Lucy Hough is our Correspondent there. 

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India nears 5.5 million COVID 19 cases

India added more than 87,000 cases in the last 24 hours, taking the country's total caseload to nearly 5.5 million.

India is seeing a steady increase in the number of COVID 19 cases, with more than 80,000 new infections being recorded every day since the past 10 days.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports -

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Tanzania, Burundi plans to construct a joint nickel processing plant

Tanzania and Burundi are in talks over the construction of a joint nickel processing plant, Tanzania's President John Magufuli said on Saturday.  


Daniel Kijo from Dar es salaam reports. 


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BRITONS URGDED TO FOLLOW DISTANCING RULES

Britons are being urged to follow social distancing guidelines more closely, or face another nationwide coronavirus lockdown.

England's Chief Medical Officer and Chief Scientific Adviser say the outbreak in the UK is going in the 'wrong direction.'

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to address the country later in the week to set out next steps.

3899 new confirmed cases and 18 deaths were reported on Sunday.

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps says the public need to do their bit.

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Novichok developer apologises to Navalny

A scientist involved in the development of nerve agent Novichok has apologised to Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny, who is recovering in Berlin. Germany says it has "unequivocal proof" that Navalny was poisoned with Novichok. Julia Chapman has more. 

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South Africa moves to lowest lockdown level

South Africa has been under Covid-19 lockdown for almost six months. On Monday, relaxed regulations came into effect. Some activities remain prohibited, while others have attendance limits. Mark Roughton has details.

 

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AUSTRALIA: Victoria Covid cases continue to fall under stage 4 lockdown

Australia's south east state of Victoria is looking to the light at the end of the covid-19 lockdown tunnel.
Arthur Stevens reports

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Uganda Reopens Schools, Airports and Borders.

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Uganda has announced the reopening of school for finalist students despite a spike in cases of COVID-19.

Uganda had maintained strict lockdown measures and low cases at the beginning of the pandemic but there has been a recent increase in cases as restrictions are eased.


Isabel Nakirya reports.

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Building collapses near Mumbai, at least 10 killed

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At least ten people, including children, have been killed following a building collapse on the outskirts of Mumbai, according to local reports.

It's feared that several others may be trapped following the collapse of the three-storey residential property.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Taj Mahal reopens after 6 months

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India's Taj Mahal is reopening after six months.

The historic monument was closed in March in the first phase of the nationwide lockdown…

But now tourists are once again permitted, although with precautions.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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Seoul area students return to classrooms as COVID-19 cases drop

Students in the greater Seoul area have resumed in-person learning after a spike in COVID-19 cases shut down schools last month. But health authorities warn an outbreak at even a single school could lead to a return of online classes.

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HSBC faces pressure over leaked regulatory documents

HSBC is denying any legal wrongdoing in relation to the processing of payments linked to a suspected fraud.

It's accused of allowing international payments to its accounts, despite raising concerns that the payments were suspicious.

Richard Kimber reports.


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Sunday, September 20, 2020

Tanzania lauds move to shut camp blocking wildlife route



Tanzania has commended a move by Kenyan authorities to indefinitely close a tourist camp that was blocking wildebeest migration between the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania and the Masai Mara in Kenya.
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Fire Guts Uganda's Top Makerere University

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In Uganda, fire has destroyed the main building of the country's top Makerere University.

 

The blaze, which started in the early hours of Sunday morning, collapsed the roof and cracked the walls of the 80-year-old university landmark…

 

The ravaged building also known as the Ivory Tower is a unique 20th Century British Architecture, constructed in 1938 and completed in 1941…


Michael Baleke has more in this report

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Saturday, September 19, 2020

Burundi President arrives in Tanzania on first foreign visit


Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye has visited Kigoma, Northwestern Tanzania, his first official visit outside Burundi since taking office in June. 


Isaac Lukando reports.


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Friday, September 18, 2020

US MARKETS PREVIEW: Data expected on US home sales during the pandemic

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New home sale figures due out this week are expected to reveal how the
pandemic is reshaping where and how Americans want to live.

Meanwhile the Federal Reserve has ordered new tests to make sure banks
can survive a recession.

Sarah Walton reports

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