Hopes that another Covid-19 spending package could be on the horizon
sparked a strong day of trading on Wall Street Monday.
Lawmakers have struggled to find common ground on this issue for weeks
but over the weekend House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said there was still a
chance that a deal could be reached.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Monday, September 28, 2020
California Fires Force Tens of Thousands to Evacuate
Fast moving fires have forced tens of thousands of Californians to evacuate their homes. More than two dozen major fires are burning up and down the state.
Rachel Silverman has details.
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White House pushes back against New York Times investigation into President Trump's taxes
The White House is pushing back against a bombshell New York Times investigation into US President Donald Trump's taxes.
The newspaper says President Trump paid just $750 in federal income tax in 2016 and in 2017, his first year in office.
Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has more.
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France unveils $100bn budget but warns of 2020 economic contraction
The French finance minister defended the government's handling of the coronavirus crisis, as he laid out the country's budget for 2021.
Bruno Le Maire said that the government saved "hundreds of thousands of jobs and tens of thousands of companies" with its support package.
Ross Cullen has more.
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US warns Iraq of full embassy withdrawal
The United States has told Iraq it intends to fully withdraw from its
Baghdad embassy unless Iraq works harder to stop attacks on troops in
the country.
Iraqi officials say the American plan would only embolden insurgents.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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Baghdad embassy unless Iraq works harder to stop attacks on troops in
the country.
Iraqi officials say the American plan would only embolden insurgents.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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Third of U.S. parents plan not to give children flu shots
A third of parents in the United States don't plan on having their
children get a flu shot this year.
This comes despite warnings from health officials that flu
vaccinations are even more important during the Covid-19 pandemic.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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children get a flu shot this year.
This comes despite warnings from health officials that flu
vaccinations are even more important during the Covid-19 pandemic.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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Judge blocks US TikTok ban
A judge has blocked an attempt to ban people downloading TikTok in the US.
President Trump had said the app would no longer be available from
midnight on Sunday.
Sarah Walton reports
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President Trump had said the app would no longer be available from
midnight on Sunday.
Sarah Walton reports
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TANZANIA GOVERNMENT SETS OUT TO BOOST MINING FORTUNES
The Tanzanian government announced new measures targeting to boost both individual and national income from the mining sector.
Daniel Kijo reports
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EU and UK meet for final round of Brexit talks
The UK's Michael Gove is in Brussels ahead of another round of Brexit talks.
The EU's chief negotiator Michel Barnier has warned around a month is left for a deal to be done.
Lucy Hough is our Correspondent in Brussels.
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UBER WINS LEGAL BATTLE TO KEEP LICENSE IN LONDON
Uber has won a legal fight to continue operating in London.
The ride-hailing firm has been granted a new license to work in the UK capital, nearly a year after Transport for London denied its application over safety concerns.
Holly Hudson has more.
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ENGLAND'S RESIDENTS MUST SELF-ISOLATE WHEN REQUIRED OR FACE FINES
People in England who test positive for coronavirus but fail to self-isolate, will now be breaking the law, as mandatory restrictions come into force across the country.
Police will be carrying out spot checks, and offenders risk a $1200 fine - rising to $12,000 for continued non-compliance or serious breaches.
Stuart Smith has more from London.
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At least 16 dead in Nagorno-Karabakh clashes
At least 16 people have been killed in an outbreak of violence in Nagorno-Karabakh [PRON: nuh-GOR-nuh karra-BAKH], a territory disputed by Armenia and Azerbaijan. The area is a corridor for oil and gas pipelines and is of strategic importance to both Turkey and Russia. Julia Chapman reports.
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Another African Swine Fever case hits Germany
There's been another case of African Swine Fever found over the weekend in Germany, with authorities concerned the disease could soon spread from wild boars to farm pigs. The recent discovery of the disease has rocked Germany's pork industry, with farmers working to try and ensure it doesn't spread to their animals.
Trent Murray reports from Berlin.
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COVID cases cross the 6 million mark in India as the government prepares to reopen the economy further
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S. Korea calls for joint investigation over killing of government employee
South Korea has said that a joint investigation with North Korea should begin immediately over the death of a South Korean man. Last week, North Korea admitted to killing a government employee from the South who went missing in the Yellow Sea.
Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.
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Hong Kong's online media condemn government registration system
An alliance of online media outlets in Hong Kong is accusing the police of trying to divide the city's journalists, by requiring them to register their operations with the government. Police introduced the rule last week, saying it's necessary to help them distinguish between genuine reporters, and troublemakers who intend to disrupt police operations.
Richard Kimber reports.
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Trump's recently-sidelined campaign manager hospitalized after suicide threat
President Trump's former campaign manager has been taken into custody in Florida after threatening to kill himself.
Brad Parscale (PRON: PAH-SCAYLE) was recently demoted amid questions about alleged financial irregularities within the campaign.
Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports
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Sunday, September 27, 2020
New York Times obtains Trump tax records showing President paid virtually no income tax
President Trump says leaked tax records showing that he has paid virtually no income tax over the last 15 years are part of a "fake news" campaign to discredit him.
The New York Times has managed to get copies of the tax returns that President Trump has repeatedly hidden from public view.
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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Biden: Trump's Supreme Court nomination an "abuse of power"
US Democratic presidential challenger Joe Biden says President Trump's
decision to nominate a new Supreme Court judge before November's
election is an "abuse of power".
President Trump has tapped Amy Coney Barrett to replace Ruth Bader
Ginsburg who passed away a week ago.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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decision to nominate a new Supreme Court judge before November's
election is an "abuse of power".
President Trump has tapped Amy Coney Barrett to replace Ruth Bader
Ginsburg who passed away a week ago.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Samatta: Tanzania striker hopes to win many trophies with Fenerbahce
Tanzanian National Team captain Mbwana Samatta has welcomed his loan move to Turkish giants Fenerbahce.
Isaac Lukando reports.
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