Monday, October 26, 2020

Turkey joins boycott of French products in growing row between two NATO allies

The Turkish president has joined growing calls for a boycott of French goods as the backlash continues in Muslim-majority countries against France after the re-publications of cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed.


Emmanuel Macron says he stands by free speech and the right of commentators to draw cartoons.


Ross Cullen reports from Paris.


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Republicans set to confirm conservative US Supreme Court Justice, cementing right-wing majority on top court for years

Conservative judge, Amy Coney Barrett, is set to be confirmed as a Justice on the US's next Supreme Court - just eight days before the presidential election.


The Republican majority in the Senate is expected to vote her in on Monday evening - cementing a 6-3 conservative majority on the country's highest court.


Kate Fisher reports from Washington.


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SUDAN DELISTED FROM US ‘STATE SPONSORS OF TERRORISM'


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The United States has removed Sudan from a list of countries that sponsor terrorism after the North African nation agreed to pay $335 million dollars in compensation to American terror victims and their families. 

Leon Solomon reports

 

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US appeals WTO China tariffs ruling

The United States has appealed against a World Trade Organization
ruling that says its tariffs on Chinese goods were illegal.

WTO officials found steps taken in the trade war between the two
countries, breached rules on global commerce.

Sarah Walton reports

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Canadian court hears witness testimony in Huawei CFO extradition trial


A Canadian court will hear witness testimony this week in the long-running extradition trial of Meng Wanzhou.

The Chief Financial Officer of Chinese tech firm Huawei has been fighting extradition to the US on bank fraud charges since her arrest in Vancouver in late 2018.

Our North America correspondent Giles Gibson reports.

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Taiwan arms sales trigger Chinese sanctions on U.S. firms

China has announced that a number of U.S. companies will be subject to
sanctions for selling arms to Taiwan.

It's not clear what form these sanctions will take but Lockheed Martin
and Boeing Defense are among those targeted.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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US Election: Final full week with Covid in spotlight

US Presidential rivals Donald Trump and Joe Biden are starting their
final full week of campaigning with a firm focus on visiting
battleground states.

It comes amid concerns about Vice President Mike Pence's health after
a number of his top aides tested positive for Covid-19.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Partial lockdown comes into force in Brussels as Italy and Spain tighten measures

New measures are coming into force in Brussels to slow the rise in Covid-19 cases. 

Health officials in Belgium have warned the country's intensive care beds could be saturated within a fortnight. 

It comes as Spain and Italy tighten restrictions to combat the virus. 

Lucy Hough has more from Brussels.

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Free school meals row continues in England

As half-term begins for many students in the UK, government ministers are continuing to insist they will not fund free meals for England's poorest children during the school holidays. 


The row follows a high-profile campaign by Manchester United footballer Marcus Rashford to end child hunger. 


From London, Benji Hyer reports. 


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BREXIT TALKS CONTINUE IN LONDON

Trade talks between Britain and the EU will continue in London this week. 


The intensified negotiations have now been extended until Wednesday as both sides try to hammer out a post-Brexit agreement. 


Holly Hudson has more. 


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SEVEN IN CUSTODY AFTER TANKER STORMED

Seven people have been detained after a tanker was stormed by special forces off the south coast of the UK.

It's reported stowaways who were seeking asylum in the UK became violent on the ship.

British officials have praised police and armed forces involved in bringing the situation under control.

Lauren Roberts reports from Southampton.

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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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