The major U.S. indexes posted losses Thursday as lawmakers remain
gridlocked over another coronavirus spending package.
And climbing Covid-19 cases across parts of the U.S. and Europe
further dampened investor sentiment.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Thursday, October 15, 2020
EU says Brexit talks will continue next week in London followed leaders summit
The EU's Chief Negotiator Michel Barnier has announced post-Brexit trade talks will continue in London next week.
It follows a two-day summit of EU leaders which focussed on the status of the negotiations with the UK.
Compromise will need to be found on fishing rights, and rules on fair competition.
Downing Street says Prime Minister Boris Johnson will decide the next steps on Friday.
Michel Barnier is the EU's chief negotiator.
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German teachers told to air out classrooms to stop Covid-19
German teachers have been given new guidelines to keep classrooms safe for children during the Covid-19 pandemic. The instructions come as the country records the highest daily number of infections since the outbreak started.
Trent Murray reports from Berlin.
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UN human rights chief cautions against draconian rape laws
The United Nations human rights chief has called on governments to ramp up efforts to prevent rape and sexual crimes, but cautioned against laws that carry cruel and inhuman punishments, including surgical castration and the death penalty.
Michelle Bachelet's comments follow reports of horrific rapes in various countries and the enactment of new government legislation that violate international human rights laws.
UN Correspondent Liling Tan reports.
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Vice-presidential nominee Kamala Harris cancels travel after aide tests positive for Covid
An aide to democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris has tested positive for Covid-19.
Senator Harris has cancelled all travel until Sunday as precaution.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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Jobless claims in U.S. spike to highest level in over a month
Nearly 900,000 Americans filmed for first time unemployment benefits
last week, far more than analysts expected.
That's the highest figure seen since mid-August and has renewed
concerns over the lasting impact Covid-19 is having on the U.S. labor
market.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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last week, far more than analysts expected.
That's the highest figure seen since mid-August and has renewed
concerns over the lasting impact Covid-19 is having on the U.S. labor
market.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Trump & Biden set for rival debates
US President Donald Trump and his rival Joe Biden are preparing to
appear in competing prime time town hall debates.
They'll appear at the same time, on different channels, after the
debate between the two of them was cancelled.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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appear in competing prime time town hall debates.
They'll appear at the same time, on different channels, after the
debate between the two of them was cancelled.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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The EU sanctions top Russian officials over Navalny’s poisoning
The EU has sanctioned six top Russian officials, including close aides to President Vladimir Putin, over the poisoning of the opposition figure Aleksey Navalny. The Kremlin said the decision puts at stake relations between Russia and the bloc over just one man. Galina Polonskaya has more.
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Nigerian Army issues statement on ensuring peace and stability amid #EndSARS protests
The Nigerian Army says it's prepared to help the authorities maintain law and order, amid ongoing protests against police brutality that have left at least 10 people dead.
Correspondent Phil Ihaza reports from the nation's capital Abuja.
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EU leaders meet for critical summit as Boris Johnson expresses 'frustration' at progress
EU leaders are to take stocks of the Brexit trade talks at a critical summit in Brussels.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has expressed his frustration at the slow progress of the negotiations.
Lucy Hough has more from Brussels.
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London to go into 'high' tier of lockdown from this weekend
Millions of people in London are bracing themselves for the next level of Coronavirus restrictions.
At midnight on Friday (aka Saturday morning), the capital will move into Tier 2 of the UK's three-tier system, from 'medium' risk to 'high.'
That means households will be banned from mixing inside.
Benji Hyer reports.
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President of Kyrgyzstan resigns
The President of Kyrgyzstan Sooronbay Jeenbekov announced his resignation on Thursday. New presidential elections will take place in three months. It follows political unrest in the Central Asian country after disputed parliamentary elections. Galina Polonskaya has more.
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#EndSARS: Hoodlums attack Abuja, Lagos protesters
Hoodlums have attacked thousands of #EndSARS protesters in the federal capital Abuja and the country's economic hub Lagos. The protesters have been demanding for an end to police brutality for over a week now.
Correspondent Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja.
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ENGLISH REGIONS BRACE FOR TOUGHER COVID RESTRICTIONS
Several parts of England could move into the highest tier of covid-19 restrictions within days.
Talks continue with local leaders about the Manchester area being put into the Very High alert level - with pubs and bars that don't serve food being forced to close.
London's mayor says the city should move into the High level as soon as this week.
There were 19 724 new confirmed cases recorded across the UK in the last 24 hour period.
But cabinet minister Nadhim Zahawi says the government is resisting a national lockdown for now.
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Movie theatres reopen in India as government relaxes restrictions to aid an ailing economy
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Movie theatres and swimming pools in India are reopening…
As the government looks to relax more restrictions to stimulate a dwindling economy.
But cases of COVID 19 continue to be on the rise.
Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.
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China Slams US Destroyer Crossing of Taiwan Strait
China has accused the US of seriously undermining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.
It comes after a US Navy destroyer sailed through the waters on Wednesday, referring to it as a routine transit in accordance with international law.
Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.
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It comes after a US Navy destroyer sailed through the waters on Wednesday, referring to it as a routine transit in accordance with international law.
Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.
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Shares of company behind pop stars BTS double on debut
Shares of South Korean company Big Hit Entertainment have opened trading at double their IPO price. The entertainment firm created global pop stars BTS, and the boy band's global fame has made the stock debut one of the most successful in the country's history.
Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.
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Australia – Testing facilities overwhelmed after new outbreak
Testing facilities in the town of Shepparton, in the Australian state of Victoria where three new cases of Coronavirus have been detected, have been overwhelmed by the demand today.
Shaun Bindley reports
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First Lady reveals son Barron had covid-19 and is now negative
The First Lady has revealed that her and President Donald Trump's son Barron had also tested positive for covid-19 but "exhibited no symptoms."
Melania Trump shared the details in a statement released by the White House.
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.
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Melania Trump shared the details in a statement released by the White House.
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.
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Wednesday, October 14, 2020
US markets extend losses as hopes dim over relief pkg and vaccine trials
Wall Street clocked a second day of losses as hopes faded that the government would agree on a coronavirus aid package before Election Day November 3rd.
Also weighing down on investor sentiment… setbacks in Covid-19 vaccine studies and mixed earnings from the banking sector.
Here's Liling Tan with the markets roundup.
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