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An Ethiopian court has sentenced five men who were found guilty of attempting to kill the country's prime minister during a public rally in 2018.
Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa:
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide.
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Supreme Court blocks extension to Wisconsin mail-in voting deadline
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that mail-in ballots will only be
counted in Wisconsin if they are received by Election Day.
The move is seen as a blow for Democrats in this crucial swing state.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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counted in Wisconsin if they are received by Election Day.
The move is seen as a blow for Democrats in this crucial swing state.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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US rivals campaign hard one week before Election Day
US presidential rivals Donald Trump and Joe Biden are making multiple
campaign stops a week out from the November 3rd election day.
Around 65 million Americans have already voted, about half of all the
votes counted 4 years ago - prompting predictions of historic turnout
this election.
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campaign stops a week out from the November 3rd election day.
Around 65 million Americans have already voted, about half of all the
votes counted 4 years ago - prompting predictions of historic turnout
this election.
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France considers new lockdown as Covid-19 infections surge in second wave
The French government is considering whether to tighten coronavirus restrictions as the country continues to battle a second wave of infections.
France now has the world's fifth-highest total number of Covid-19 cases.
Ross Cullen has more from Paris.
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TOTAL, TANZANIA SIGN PIPELINE DEAL
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French oil company Total has signed an agreement with the Tanzania government to build a pipeline in the country. The project is expected to exploit 6.5 billion barrels of oil from Uganda's Albertine oil zone to Tanzania's port of Tanga. Leon Solomon reports
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NORTHERN ENGLAND LAWMAKERS CALL FOR "ROUTE OUT OF LOCKDOWN" AND MORE ECONOMIC HELP
More than 50 Conservative lawmakers have written to UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, urging him to publish a "clear road map" out of the strictest lockdown restrictions.
The 'Northern Research Group' of MPs also wants the Prime Minister to ensure investment in the region's economy continues, despite the financial pressure of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The 'Northern Research Group' of MPs also wants the Prime Minister to ensure investment in the region's economy continues, despite the financial pressure of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Stuart Smith report from London.
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Protests in Italy against lockdown measures turn violent
Hundreds have turned out in Italy for protests against new lockdown restrictions.
Demonstrations have been seen on the streets of cities like Milan and Turin, with some scenes of violence.
Lucy Hough is our Europe Correspondent.
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Antibodies fall rapidly after COVID infection, says UK study
Hopes that immunity to COVID-19 lasts have been eroded further by a major UK study showing how antibodies decrease rapidly after recovering from the virus, implying people can be reinfected.
Researchers from Imperial College London say that rather than building immunity over time, the number of people with antibodies has fallen by a quarter since lockdown was eased during Britain's summer months.
From London, Benji Hyer reports.
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NORTHERN MPS URGE ROUT OUT OF LOCKDOWN
Over 50 Conservative MPs have written to UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson urging a 'clear road map' out of tiered lockdown restrictions in the north of England.
The so-called 'Northern Research Group' also calls on the Prime Minister to ensure the region is not 'left behind' as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
Downing Street says it remains committed to its 'levelling up' agenda which has promised major spending on projects in northern England.
And Business minister Nadhim Zahawi says the MPs can be reassured the toughest restrictions will not go on indefinitely.
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India nears 8 million COVID 19 cases
India has recorded its lowest number of daily COVID-19 cases since the middle of July.
36,470 cases were added in the last 24 hours, taking the country's total caseload close to the 8 million mark.
Sreoshi Mukherjee has more.
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36,470 cases were added in the last 24 hours, taking the country's total caseload close to the 8 million mark.
Sreoshi Mukherjee has more.
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Russia steps up COVID-19 restrictions amid second wave
Russia is ramping up its coronavirus restrictions in the face of record-breaking case figures. Masks are now compulsory in all crowded places nationwide, and bars, restaurants and night clubs will be subject to a curfew. Julia Chapman reports from Moscow.
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S. Korean economy rebounds in Q3 as trade recovers amid pandemic
South Korea's economy expanded in the third quarter after falling into a recession earlier this year amid the COVID-19 global pandemic. The Bank of Korea says growth beat expectations as exports of cars and semiconductors picked back up.
Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.
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China Renews Calls for Ending Zimbabwe Sanctions
China has renewed calls for the lifting of sanctions against Zimbabwe as the country grapples with its coronavirus outbreak.
The head of African affairs at China's foreign ministry said that the inflictions upon millions of Zimbabweans are devastating.
Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.
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The head of African affairs at China's foreign ministry said that the inflictions upon millions of Zimbabweans are devastating.
Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.
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Japan and U.S. begin major military exercise
Japan and the United States have begun major air, land and sea exercises around Japan in a show of force against Chinese aggression in the region. It comes at a time of increased tension between Tokyo and Beijing over a disputed group of islands in the East China Sea. Grace Lee has more.
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African Union says Talks on Ethiopian Dam to resume
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The African Union says it remains in control of diplomatic talks over the conflict surrounding a controversial dam on the river Nile.
This follows fresh tension that has arisen among the parties after US president Donald Trump said recently that Egypt could destroy the structure being built in Ethiopia.
Egypt claims it will reduce water flow into its territory .
Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa
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California Fire Forces Mass Evacuations
A wildfire in Southern California has forced tens of thousands people to flee their homes and left two firefighters critically injured.
It comes in the midst of one of the worst wildfire seasons in the state's history.
Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco
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Senate Votes to Confirm Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court
The US Senate has voted to confirm Trump nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court.
Republicans who have a majority in the Senate pushed the vote through, despite opposition from Democrats.
From Washington Jagruti Dave reports.
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Monday, October 26, 2020
Covid-19 cases and stimulus talk inaction send markets plummeting
There were sharp losses on Wall Street to start the trading week as
rising coronavirus cases rattled investor sentiment.
There's also growing pessimism over the state of coronavirus stimulus
negotiations.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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rising coronavirus cases rattled investor sentiment.
There's also growing pessimism over the state of coronavirus stimulus
negotiations.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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TANZANIA ELECTION OBSERVERS
The East African Community election observer mission has kicked off its operations in Tanzania's commercial city of Dar es salaam.
Speaking at the flagging off event the head of the mission former president of Burundi, Sylvestre Ntibantunganya revealed that teams will be deployed in various regions of the country including Zanzibar. This comes ahead of the nation's general elections slated for October 28th.
Daniel Kijo has more
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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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