Former US President Barack Obama is hitting the campaign trail for his
first in-person event in support of Democrat Joe Biden.
President Obama is holding a drive-in rally in Pennsylvania, a crucial
swing state, less than two weeks before the November 3rd election.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Northeastern states discourage travel as Covid-19 cases rise in U.S.
The number of Covid-19 infections has risen in the United States for a
third straight day.
To combat rising cases, several governors in the country's Northeast
have urged residents to avoid non-essential travel between states.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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third straight day.
To combat rising cases, several governors in the country's Northeast
have urged residents to avoid non-essential travel between states.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Donald Trump has Chinese bank account, says NYT
It's being reported that President Donald Trump has a previously
unknown Chinese bank account.
The information was uncovered by the New York Times as part of its
investigation into the President's tax records.
Sarah Walton reports from New York
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unknown Chinese bank account.
The information was uncovered by the New York Times as part of its
investigation into the President's tax records.
Sarah Walton reports from New York
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SCOTLAND EXTENDS RESTRICTIONS - AND ANNOUNCES TIERED SYSTEM
Scotland will extend its nationwide pandemic restrictions for an extra week, but has announced it will then move to a tiered system of local lockdowns.
It's not yet been announced how that will work, or whether it will match England's system of local lockdowns.
But for now, all of Scotland's households must continue not to mix indoors or consume alcohol inside restaurants and pubs.
Stuart Smith has more from London.
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It's not yet been announced how that will work, or whether it will match England's system of local lockdowns.
But for now, all of Scotland's households must continue not to mix indoors or consume alcohol inside restaurants and pubs.
Stuart Smith has more from London.
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London declared worst European city for health costs from air pollution
The health costs of air pollution from roads are higher in London than in any other city in Europe.
A study published by the European Public Health Alliance also found that Manchester and the West Midlands rank among the top 20 of the 400 plus European cities analysed.
With the details, Benji Hyer reports from the UK capital.
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MILLIONS MORE FACE TOUGHEST CORONAVIRUS RESTRICTIONS IN ENGLAND
Millions more people in England now face living under the toughest coronavirus restrictions.
South Yorkshire is the latest region to go under Tier 3. Holly Hudson has more.
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National tribute to be held for decapitated teacher
A national tribute is going to be held in Paris on Wednesday in memory of the teacher who died in an attack last week.
Samuel Paty was beheaded outside the school where he taught by an 18-year-old man who was then shot dead by police.
Ross Cullen has more from Paris.
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Lagos governor denies ordering the shooting of protesters, visits victims
The governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has blamed the shooting of protesters at its Lekki toll gate on Tuesday evening on forces beyond his control. The shootout was carried out shortly before the state curfew by security operatives believed to be soldiers. The governor has also paid a visit to the affected victims.
Correspondent Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja.
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UK BORROWING SURGES
UK government borrowing surged again in September to its third-highest monthly level since records begain.
Borrowing rose £28.4 billion ($36bn) compared with the same month last year as the government spent heavily to support the economy during the covid-19 pandemic.
Tax income for the government fell as extra money was spent on furlough and wage support.
Business journalist Declan Curry says it's having a major impact on the country's finances.
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India returns missing Chinese soldier
India has repatriated a Chinese soldier who'd crossed the border earlier this week.
The soldier was detained in the Ladakh area in the Himalayas- where Indian and Chinese soldiers have been involved in a tense stand-off for nearly six months.
Neha Poonia has more.
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The soldier was detained in the Ladakh area in the Himalayas- where Indian and Chinese soldiers have been involved in a tense stand-off for nearly six months.
Neha Poonia has more.
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Asylum seeker suing Australian government
In September, an Australian Federal Court judge called Acting Immigration Minister Alan Tudge's handling of the mans case criminal, and said he had "unlawfully deprived him of his liberty".
Shaun Bindley reports
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Japan, China may restart business travel in October
Japan and China are in talks to restart business travel - and officials say that may start happening as early as October. Grace Lee has more from Tokyo.
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Trump threatens to release "60 minutes" interview ahead of schedule
US President Donald Trump has threatened to release his "60 minutes" interview ahead of schedule after several media reports say he cut short the interview with host Lesley Stahl.
From Washington Jagruti Dave reports.
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From Washington Jagruti Dave reports.
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Cathay Pacific cuts thousands of jobs in major COVID-19 restructuring
Hong Kong's flagship airline Cathay Pacific is slashing more than 8,000 jobs, and closing its Cathay Dragon brand, as part of a sweeping restructuring triggered by the coronavirus pandemic.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Jamal Khashoggi's Fiancee Sues Saudi Crown Prince
Jamal Khashoggi's fiancee is suing Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, accusing him of the journalist and activist's murder, which the crown prince has denied
Hatice Cengiz and Arab World Now, the non-profit group founded by Khashoggi, filed a lawsuit against the crown prince and 20 other individuals.
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.
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Hatice Cengiz and Arab World Now, the non-profit group founded by Khashoggi, filed a lawsuit against the crown prince and 20 other individuals.
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.
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Tuesday, October 20, 2020
U.S. stocks rise on stimulus hopes
The U.S. markets closed the day in positive territory on hopes that a
coronavirus stimulus package can be passed before the upcoming
presidential election.
Democrats and the White House have failed to reach an agreement for
weeks but both sides have expressed optimism that a deal can be
reached.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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coronavirus stimulus package can be passed before the upcoming
presidential election.
Democrats and the White House have failed to reach an agreement for
weeks but both sides have expressed optimism that a deal can be
reached.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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US tries to hammer out stimulus deal
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin
are holding last-minute talks to try and reach a stimulus deal to
provide trillions of dollars to help the American economy.
The Democrats and Republicans have been deadlocked for weeks over
competing proposals.
From Washington, Nick Harper reports.
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are holding last-minute talks to try and reach a stimulus deal to
provide trillions of dollars to help the American economy.
The Democrats and Republicans have been deadlocked for weeks over
competing proposals.
From Washington, Nick Harper reports.
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MANCHESTER TO ENTER STRICTEST LOCAL COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS
The UK Government is implementing the strictest tier of lockdown measures on Greater Manchester, despite the protests of its leaders.
The city and surrounding region in the north-west of England has a very high rate of infection, but the Mayor, Andy Burnham, has refused to implement a 'Tier 3' lockdown without additional financial support.
He tried to negotiate an extra 85 million dollars minimum, but the Government refused to provide so much.
Now the city will enter Tier 3 lockdown, and the Mayor wants Parliament to intervene.
Stuart Smith reports from London.
The city and surrounding region in the north-west of England has a very high rate of infection, but the Mayor, Andy Burnham, has refused to implement a 'Tier 3' lockdown without additional financial support.
He tried to negotiate an extra 85 million dollars minimum, but the Government refused to provide so much.
Now the city will enter Tier 3 lockdown, and the Mayor wants Parliament to intervene.
Stuart Smith reports from London.
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UK POSTS HIGHEST DAILY DEATHS SINCE JUNE
Britain has recorded another 241 deaths due to the coronavirus - the highest daily increase in fatalities since June 4.
Holly Hudson has more.
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US, Russia near deal to extend New START treaty
The United States and Russia are closing in on a deal to extend the 2010 New START treaty for another year, and freeze each side's nuclear warhead stockpile.
The treaty, which is due to expire in February, is the last remaining arms control agreement between Moscow and Washington, after the US in 2019 withdrew from the Intermediate Range Nuclear Forces Treaty.
Here's Liling Tan with the details.
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