Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Lukashenko inaugurated as president of Belarus

Alexander Lukashenko has been inaugurated for his sixth term as president of Belarus. The ceremony took place on Wednesday with no prior announcement and follows weeks of protests against his rule. Julia Chapman has more.

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UK HAULIERS FACE SEVERE DISRUPTION AFTER BREXIT IF FAIL TO PREPARE

The UK government is warning exporters that severe disruption is likely if they don't properly prepare for new customs rules at UK borders.

Although the UK has left the EU, for now trade rules have remained the same.

But that's all set to change at the end of the year, when the UK signs a deal with the EU or leaves the bloc without one.

Either way, the Government says change is coming, and hauliers need to be ready.

Stuart Smith has more from London.

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Navalny released from hospital

INTRO: Aleksey Navalny has been released from the Charite hospital in Berlin. Doctors say that a complete recovery is possible after Germany found evidence that Navalny was poisoned with Novichok. Galina Polonskaya has more on this. 

 

 

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14 teens hit by lightening during soccer match near Zurich

Over a dozen teenagers have been hospitalised after being struck by lightning in a small village near Zurich. The teens were playing football when the bad weather arrived.

 

Trent Murray reports from Berlin.


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Alexei Navalny discharged from Berlin Hospital

Russian Opposition activist Alexei Navalny has been discharged from hospital after being poisened with a chemical nerve agent.

 

With the latest, Trent Murray reports from Berlin.


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India and China agree not to send more troops to Ladakh border

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China and India have agreed not to send more troops to a disputed Himalayan border where tensions have escalated in recent months, the two countries said.

This follows military talks that took place between India and China on Monday.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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UK GOVT URGED TO EXTEND SUPPORT TO AVOID UNEMPLOYMENT

The UK government's under pressure to extend further support to the economy after announcing new coronavirus restrictions which could last six months.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak's furlough scheme - which has paid the wages of millions of workers - is due to finish at the end of next month.

But several sectors of the economy have still not been able to reopen fully, or in some cases, at all.

Clare McNeill from the Institute for Public Policy Research is recommending a wages subsidy scheme, which is reportedly under consideration by the government.

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Death toll rises in India building collapse

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The death toll has risen to at least 35 following a building collapse on the outskirts of Mumbai.

The residential property collapsed on Monday, but rescue teams are still searching for possible survivors.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Uganda Prison Escapees Turn Positive for COVID-19

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A group of 219 inmates escaped from Singila Prison in the northeastern town of Moroto on September 16.

Isabel Nakirya reports.

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Apple's online store goes live in India

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Apple's online retail store is now live in India.

Reports say the company was preparing for the past few years…

But local regulations delayed the launch.

Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi on how the tech giant is only beginning to penetrate one of the world's fastest-growing tech markets.


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Rebels Kill 12 in Eastern DR Congo

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At least 12 civilians have been killed in an attack by rebels in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

A Congolese soldier was also killed in the overnight attack that was carried out near the border of neighbouring Uganda.

Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.

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Australia – Government announces billion dollar upgrade to National Broadband Network.

The Australian government has announced a $4.5 billion upgrade to the countries broadband network.


Shaun Bindley reports from Brisbane.


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China Pledges to Go Carbon Neutral by 2030

China has vowed to go carbon neutral by 2060 in what environmentalists have called a major step forward.

The goals were the most concrete yet announced by the world's largest greenhouse gas polluter.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Hong Kong schools reopen after months of COVID-19 closure

Hong Kong schools have officially reopened for the first time in months, following the easing of COVID-19 restrictions. 

More than 300 thousand primary and secondary students are resuming classes, with the rest due to return next week.  


Richard Kimber reports.


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Cindy McCain Endorses Joe Biden for President

Cindy McCain, the widow of Republican Senator John McCain, has endorsed Joe Biden for President.

She made the announcement on twitter, writing that her late husband "lived by a code: country first."

From Washington Jagruti Dave reports.

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"It's a shame" - Trump on America's Covid-19 death toll topping 200,000

President Trump says "it's a shame" that the Covid-19 death toll in the United States has reached 200 thousand.


He was speaking at the White House where he again blamed China for the pandemic.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Tesla Says Will Cut Battery Cost in Half

Tesla CEO Elon Musk says the electric carmaker's next generation of batteries will be more powerful and cost about half as much.

Electric cars are still more expensive than vehicles with combustion engines.

Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco.

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Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Facebook removes Chinese accounts targeting both Trump and Biden


Facebook has taken down a network of accounts originating in China that targeted US President Donald Trump and his Democratic rival Joe Biden.

The social media giant also disabled a separate network in the Philippines.

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has more.

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US MARKETS: S&P snaps losing streak

The S&P recovered from a four day losing streak streak, while
increases for big tech shares saw the Nasdaq jump nearly two percent.

The gains came despite the US passing another significant milestone in
the coronavirus pandemic.

Sarah Walton reports from New York

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Republicans secure support for Supreme Court confirmation vote

President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee will face a confirmation vote in the Senate after republicans secured enough support for the move.


It paves the way for voting to take place ahead of November's presidential election.


From Washington, Kate Fisher reports.


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