Monday, October 26, 2020

AUSTRALIA: Melbourne set to ease Coronavirus restrictions

Australia's southern capital, Melbourne will see lockdown starting to
ease on Wednesday, with coronavirus restrictions moving to what the
government calls step 3.
Arthur Stevens reports from Melbourne

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General strike begins in Belarus

The opposition in Belarus has called for supporters to go on strike after President Alexander Lukashenko refused to step down when given an ultimatum. Tens of thousands of people protested on Sunday for an 11th consecutive weekend after a disputed presidential vote. Julia Chapman has more.

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US leaders travel to India for 2+2 talks

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US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and defence secretary Mark Esper are travelling to New Delhi for the third edition of the 2+2 talks with their Indian counterparts, which are expected to boost the two countries' defence relations.

The talks are being held just a week before the US presidential election.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Samsung Chairman and iconic businessman Lee Kun-hee dies at 78

Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Kun-hee has died after a long illness. He was 78. The titan of business in South Korea turned his company into a global leader in semiconductors and consumer electronics.

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.

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Global rallies call for release of 12 Hong Kong fugitives from China

There is growing international support for the release of 12 Hong Kong fugitives who have been detained in China for more than two months. 

They were intercepted by the Chinese coastguard while trying to flee to Taiwan, to escape prosecution for alleged crimes linked to anti-government protests.


Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.


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Senate moved forward with Coney Barrett Confirmation

The US Senate is moving forward with the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court.

Republican Senators voted in favour of her confirmation which is due to take place on Monday.

Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more.

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Sunday, October 25, 2020

Tanzania Rolls Out Electronic Tax Stamps on goods


After months of preparations,Tanzania's Revenue Authority (TRA) says Electronic Tax Stamps (ETS) will now be installed on fruit or vegetable juices and bottled water.


Isaac Lukando reports.


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Top aids to VP Pence test positive for Covid-19

Several top aids to the US Vice President have tested positive for Covid-19.

However Mike Pence's team says he will continue to travel across the
country on the campaign trail.

Sarah Walton reports

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Saturday, October 24, 2020

EAC Election Observer Mission to Observe Tanzania Polls.

An East African Community  Election Observer Mission has been deployed in Tanzania to observe the General Elections slated for 28th October.

Isaac Lukando reports





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Friday, October 23, 2020

Stimulus, elections, economic data all set to dominate on Wall Street [Preview]

Traders on Wall Street will be looking again this week for signs on
whether lawmakers can pass another coronavirus spending package.

But with the U.S. elections now just days away hopes are fading that a
deal can be done before America heads to the polls.

William Denselow is in New York with this preview.

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Sudan normalises relations with Israel


Sudan has agreed to normalise relations with Israel in a deal brokered by the Trump administration.

It follows the announcement that Sudan will be removed from Washington's list of state sponsors of terrorism.

Our US correspondent Giles Gibson has more.

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Svetlana Tikhanovskaya urges Belarus to go on nationwide strike

Belarussin opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovaksya has called for a nationwide strike on Monday, in a bid to ouster President Alexander Lukashenko. The authoritarian president has said he will put an end to Sunday's protests, threatening dire consequences for those who take to the streets. Our Moscow correspondent Galina Polonskaya has more. 

 

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Three U.S. cities sue over ‘anarchist jurisdiction’ label

Three U.S. cities are seeking legal action in response to be being
designated as "anarchist jurisdictions' but the Justice Department.

The move by New York, Portland and Seattle is seen as an attempt to
fight off efforts from the Trump administration to withhold billions
of dollars worth of federal funds.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Russia hopes talks on new START treaty with the US will be held soon

Moscow hopes that Russian and American experts will hold talks on extending the New START treaty soon. The 2010 nuclear deal limiting both countries' strategic nuclear arsenals is set to expire in February next year. US officials warn the agreement is not "a done deal", but promised to make proposals for the new freeze soon. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow. 

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U.S. hits new record for daily Covid cases

The United States has recorded its largest ever number of new Covid-19
cases in a single-day, more than 77,000.

The latest figures come the morning after President Donald Trump
claimed the country was "rounding the corner" and that the pandemic is
"going away".

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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UK SIGNS DEAL WITH JAPAN

The UK has sealed it's first big post-Brexit trade deal with Japan. 

Ministers from both countries signed the agreement in Tokyo on Friday. 


Holly Hudson has more. 


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UGANDA APPROVES TULLOW OIL DEAL



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The Ugandan government has approved the deal between British Tullow oil company and French oil firm Total worth five hundred seventy five million US dollars.


Tullow has been waiting since 2017 to close the deal in the Lake Albert Development Project over tax disagreements with the Government.

Hillary Ayesiga reporting from Kampala


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England footballer receives support for #EndChildFoodPoverty campaign

Celebrities and politicians have come out in support of a campaign by England and Manchester United footballer Marcus Rashford to end child hunger. 


The UK Parliament voted against extending free school meals to the nation's poorest families during the term holidays, prompting a government minister to resign from the Department of Environment & Food. 


From London, Benji Hyer reports. 


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MILLIONS OF BRITONS MOVE INTO TOUGHER COVID RESTRICTIONS

Millions of Britons are moving into tougher covid-19 restrictions.

Greater Manchester is now in the highest Tier 3 alert level.

And Wales begins a 17 day national 'firebreak' lockdown later (1700G).

Alice Sofield reports from Manchester.

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Trump and Biden Clash over Race, Covid and Hunter.

US President Donald Trump and Democratic Presidential candidate Joe Biden clashed over the coronavirus, race and Hunter Biden in the last debate before November's election.

 

The two men went head to head in Nashville Tennessee as millions of ballots have already been cast in early voting and with Joe Biden ahead of his Republican rival in the national polls.

 

Our US correspondent Jagruti Dave reports


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