Thursday, October 8, 2020

NEW CORONAVIRUS MEASURES EXPECTED FOR ENGLAND

Millions more people in England are facing tougher new Covid-19 restrictions. 

The UK government says it is considering what steps to take to combat a rise in cases. 

Holly Hudson has more. 


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Experts warn bar closure in Brussels has come too late

All bars and cafes are now closed in Brussels for month to try to contain a surge in coronavirus cases - but experts have warned the measure may have come too late. 

Lucy Hough has more from the Belgian capital. 

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India crosses 6.8 million COVID 19 cases

India's Prime Minister launched an awareness campaign to promote COVID-19 appropriate behaviour as infections continue to rise.

India added over 78,000 fresh COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, taking the country's total caseload to over 6.8 million.

Sreoshi Mukherjee has more...

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Navalny's team urges FSB to investigate use of chemical weapons in Russia

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Lawyers of Russian opposition figure Aleksey Navalny demanded that security services open a criminal case on the illegal production and trafficking of prohibited chemical weapons in Russia. The Kremlin has repeatedly said  that there would be no criminal case until Russia gets proof of poisoning with a nerve agent from either Germany or the OPCW. Galina Polonskaya has more on this.

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LOCAL LOCKDOWN RESTRICTIONS SPREAD ACROSS UK

The UK government's considering further tightening covid-19 restrictions in England within days.

Bars and restaurants could be closed in parts of England seeing the worst infection rates.

Overnight stays away from home could also be banned.

In central Scotland, all pubs and restaurants are already being forced to close for at least 16 days from Friday.

The hospitality sector says the new measures could lead to businesses collapsing and thousands of jobs being lost.

Health spokesperson for the SNP says the Scottish government had to act.

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UK government minister Robert Jenrick admits that local lockdowns in many areas have not yet slowed the rate of transmission.

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World Bank estimates Indian economy to contract by 9.2% in 2021

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The World Bank predicts India's economy to contract by 9% in 2021.

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It's expected that many small businesses will struggle to make a comeback as Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.

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Australia – State Plays Hard Ball On Border Reopening

The Premier of the state of Queensland says she's reconsidering the opening of the border between Queensland and the neighbouring state of New South Wales.


Shaun Bindley reports from Brisbane.


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Harris and Pence clash over coronavirus, healthcare and climate change

Mike Pence and Kamala Harris sparred over issues including the coronavirus, healthcare and climate change as the two candidates faced off in the only Vice Presidential Debate of this election campaign.

The debate took place in Salt Lake City Utah, as President Donald Trump recovers from Covid-19 at the White House

Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.

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Hong Kong Police investigate 600 million dollar art theft

Hong Kong Police have arrested three people after recovering a haul of stolen artwork estimated to be worth more than 600 million US dollars. 

The haul includes a calligraphy scroll said to be written by China's former leader Mao Zedong. The scroll was since cut in half by its new buyer, who thought it was a fake. 


Richard Kimber reports.


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Missing N. Korean defector reported to be in S. Korea

A South Korean lawmaker has said that a senior North Korean diplomat who went missing in Italy in 2018 has been secretly living under protection in South Korea. 

Bruce Harrison reports. 

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Contracting coronavirus was a "blessing from God" says Trump in new video

Contracting coronavirus was a "blessing from God" says US President Donald Trump in a new video posted on social media.

It comes as the President returned to the Oval office despite his diagnosis.

From Washington Jagruti Dave reports.

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Wednesday, October 7, 2020

Facebook to Temporarily Ban Election Ads

Facebook says it plans to temporarily stop running all social issue, electoral, or political ads in the U.S. after the polls close on November 3rd.

Google has said it will implement a similar ban.

Silicon Valley Correspondent Rachel Silverman has more. 


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U.S. stocks rise on hopes of targeted stimulus

There were big gains on Wall Street Wednesday after President Trump
signaled support for targeted stimulus measurers.

It comes a day after the President announced that he would not
negotiate with Democrats until after the election.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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President Trump coronavirus "symptom-free" for more than 24 hours


US President Donald Trump's physician says he's been coronavirus symptom-free for more than 24 hours.

The White House announced late last week that the President had tested positive for COVID-19, before he spent the weekend in a military hospital.

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has more.

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Derek Chauvin Released on Bail

The former Minneapolis police officer seen kneeling on George Floyd's neck has been released from custody. 

Floyd's death ignited a national protest movement over police brutality and racial injustice. 

US Corespondent Rachel Silverman has details. 


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Two alleged members of "Beatles" IS cell charged in US

Two alleged members of the Islamic State have been charge in the US with terrorism offenses over the killing of four American hostages.


Alexanda Kotey and El Shafee Elsheikh are accused of belonging to a cell dubbed "The Beatles" because of their British accents.


Kate Fisher reports from Washington


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Pubs and restaurants in parts of Scotland forced to close

All pubs and restaurants across central Scotland will soon close under new measures aimed at addressing a surge in coronavirus cases.


In other areas of the country, licensed premises will be able to stay open, but can only serve alcohol outdoors.


Our UK correspondent Benji Hyer has more. 


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New case of African Swine Fever in Germany

There's been another case of African Swine Fever found in Germany, with farmers and authorities worried that the disease is still spreading among pigs in the east of the country.

Trent Murray reports from Berlin 

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Judge rules prosecutors can obtain Trump taxes

A federal appeals panel has ruled that prosectors can obtain years of
President Trump's corporate and personal taxes.

The President's legal team say the subpoena should be blocked setting
up and will likely appeal the ruling in the Supreme Court.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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VP debate hours away, as Trump team virus cases rise

Wednesday night's US vice presidential debate will have more COVID-19
precautions including plexiglass barriers.

Vice President Mike Pence and Senator Kamala Harris will meet as the
Trump team continues to see virus cases rise.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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