Trump Aide Hope Hicks tests positive for Covid-19

A top aide to US President Donald Trump has reportedly tested positive for Covid-19.

Hope Hicks, who is the President's counselor, travelled with the President on Air Force One several times this week.

From Washington Jagruti Dave reports:

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Texas Governor limits early mail-in voting sites

The governor of Texas has limited the number of available sites for early mail-in voting in his state.

Governor Greg Abbott issued an order only allowing one location per county.

Our US correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.

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California to Consider Reparations for Slavery

California has passed a law creating a task force to explore how the state might provide reparations for slavery.

It's the first bill of its kind in any US state.

Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco.

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US jobless claims remain under 1 million but thousands more layoffs to come

The number of people claiming unemployment insurance for the first time in the US, has remained under a million for the fifth consecutive week.

But at 873,000, the total is still well above anything the U.S. had seen since before the pandemic.

More recently announced layoffs suggest the labor market is going to become weaker after several months of gains.

US Correspondent Kate Fisher reports 

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Coronavirus spending package negotiations dominate Wall St. sentiment

There were gains on Wall Street Thursday as traders held out hope that
U.S. lawmakers can reach a deal on another coronavirus spending
package.

And economic data suggests the U.S. economy continues to rebound but
analysts warn the pace of recovery may be slowing.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Trump Admin Drops Refugee Cap to Historic Low

The Trump administration has capped the number of refugees it will admit into the United States next year at a historic low. 

The State Department sent its notification to Congress just hours before the start of the government's fiscal year. 

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has more. 

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New York City schools reopen after 6 month coronavirus closure

Schools have now fully reopened in New York, nearly half a year after
the city became the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic.

But many pupils are still being taught at home.

Sarah Walton reports

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Study finds Trump "largest driver" of COVID-19 misinformation

US President Trump is the biggest driver of COVID-19 misinformation,
according to a study that analyzed 38 million global news articles.

Trump's comments made up almost 40% of "infodemic", a word coined to
describe misleading statements about the virus.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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32,000 U.S. airline workers set to be furloughed

Two of the biggest airline carriers in the United States have
announced that they have begun the process of laying off more than
32,000 workers.

The announcement from American Airlines and United comes as U.S.
lawmakers have failed to pass another coronavirus spending package.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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EU leaders gather with much at stake

After a week's delay, EU leaders have gathered in Brussels to hammer out their stance on some very thorny matters. From Turkey, to Belarus, to China, this leaders' summit is shaping up to be a test of whether the 27-member bloc can speak with a united voice. Toni Waterman has more.


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It was Putin: Russian Opposition leader Navalny blames Kremlin for chemical attack

In Germany, Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny has blamed the Kremlin for the chemical attack that almost cost him his life. As he continues his recovery, he said he thought he was going to die when he realised he had been poisoned.

 

Trent Murray reports.

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EU announces legal action against the UK on Brexit deals infringments

The EU has announced it's taking legal action against the UK over controversial plans to undercut the Brexit divorce treaty.

The Internal Market Bill is designed to protect trading within different parts of the UK, but Brussels says the changes breach the Withdrawal Agreement struck last year.

Lucy Hough is our Correspondent in Brussels. 

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Navalny blames Putin for poisoning

INTRO Aleksey Navalny says he is convinced that Russian President Vladimir Putin was behind his suspected poisoning. The Kremlin critic made the claim in his first interview after the incident which he gave to the German magazine "Der Spiegel". The Kremlin denies the accusations, saying that there is nothing to investigate unless the West provides Russia with evidence of the crime. Galina Polonskaya has more on this. 

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STUDY: COVID-19 PREVALENCE HIGH IN ENGLAND, BUT COULD BE SLOWING

A major study suggests around one in every 200 people in England is infected with coronavirus.

Imperial College London have looked at samples from 84 000 people.

But while the study suggests case numbers are high - it also shows the covid-19 reproduction number may have fallen.

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Environment Secretary George Eustice says observance of the guidance could head off another national lockdown.

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India's total coronavirus infections reach 6.3 million

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India has added more than 86,800 confirmed infections in the past 24 hours, taking its total number of cases to over 6.3 million, according to the latest data from the country's health ministry.

This comes as the Indian government has announced a further easing of restrictions in an effort to revive a battered economy.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Australia – Abuse victim to sue again.

A former altar boy, abused by catholic priest Daniel Hourigan in the late 70's, is free to sue the church again after a Supreme Court judge found the $32,500 paid in compensation by the church in 1996, was inadequate.

Shaun Bindley reports.

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Japan easing global entry restrictions

Japan is easing entry restrictions starting Thursday for foreigners around the world - excluding tourists. Grace Lee has more.

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Hong Kong government defiant over national security law

Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam has dismissed international criticism of the city's national security law, saying it has restored balance to the city. In a speech to mark the National Day holiday she said the Hong Kong government was committed to fully implementing the legislation. 

Richard Kimber reports.

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Vatican blocks Pompeo from meeting the Pope

The Vatican has blocked Mike Pompeo from meeting Pope Francis, with an official saying The Pope did not want to be drawn into US politics.

The US secretary of State was in Rome attending a US embassy symposium on religious freedoms.

Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more.

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Bronfman sentenced to 81 months in ‘sex cult’ case

The heiress to the Seagram liquor fortune has been sentenced to 81
months for her role in a group that has been called a sex cult.

Clare Bronfman served on the board of the Nxivm (Nex-ee-um) self-help
group as allegation surfaced that it was subjecting women to sexual
slavery.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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