Tanzania's president inaugurates Parliament, pledges to remove investment hurdles

Tanzania's newly re-elected president Dr. John Magufuli has inaugurated the country's 12th parliament and pledged to remove hurdles that face investors wishing to do business in the country.

Isaac Lukando reports.

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Dominic Cummings leaves Downing Street following days of political turmoil

Dominic Cummings, senior advisor to the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, has left Downing Street with immediate effect, according to Number 10 sources. 

 

He was expected to leave by Christmas, but after a week of political infighting, he departed for good on Friday night. 

 

Benji Hyer has the latest from London. 

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Investors eye Covid-19 cases in week ahead [Preview]

For the upcoming trading week investors on Wall Street will be paying
close attention to rising coronavirus case numbers.

Daily infection rates ticked up above 150,000 late last week prompting
fears that states may have to keep rolling back reopening measurers.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Obama criticizes Republicans for ‘humoring’ Trump over fraud allegations

Former U.S. President Barack Obama has criticized Republicans for
humoring President Trump's unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud.

In an interview with "60 Minutes" set to air Sunday, Obama says such
actions are a step towards delegitimizing democracy.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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ANC Secretary-General faces 21 criminal charges

The Secretary-General of South Africa’s ruling party has been granted bail of almost 13 thousand US dollars, after appearing in court on Friday morning. His arrest has split opinions amongst ANC members, with some in favour of his prosecution, while others turned out in support of the high-ranking party leader. Mark Roughton has details.

 

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European health systems under strain with warnings about Christmas travel

Health systems in some parts of Europe are under strain, as the second wave continues to grip the continent. 

Italy passed one million total cases of the coronavirus on Wednesday, with chronic hospital bed shortages across the country. 

Europeans have been warned it is too early to plan to travel at Christmas. 

Lucy Hough is our Europe Correspondent. 

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No evidence of electoral fraud, say U.S. election officials- China congratulates Biden

There is no evidence of electoral fraud in the 2020 US presidential election- that’s the word from election officials, who insist the vote was the most secure in American history.

Refuting President Donald Trump’s version of events, the election committee concluded the voting system was not compromised in any way.

President Trump has yet to concede, but now even China has congratulated President-Elect Joe Biden.

Nina-Maria Potts reports:

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Germany sees record jump in Covid-19 infections

German health authorities have reported a record number of new coronavirus cases. The unwelcome milestone comes as Europe's biggest economy remains under partial lockdown, as it battles a resurgence of the virus. 

In Frankfurt, Trent Murray has more. 

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Senior advisor to UK PM Boris Johnson to leave Downing Street

Dominic Cummings, senior advisor to the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, is set to leave Downing Street by Christmas. 

 

It follows reports of bitter infighting at Number 10 this week, as Hannah Simpson explains from London.  

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Serial killer Peter Sutcliffe -- The Yorkshire Ripper -- dies aged 74

Peter Sutcliffe, the serial killer dubbed The Yorkshire Ripper, has died at the age of 74.

He was serving a whole life term for murdering 13 women across the north of England during the 1970s.

From London, Benji Hyer reports. 

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EBOLA OUTBREAK NEARS END

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The Democratic Republic of Congo's health minister says the 11th Ebola outbreak in the northwest of the country will be declared over on November 18th if no new case is reported in the region. Dr Eteni Longondo made the remarks in the capital, Kinshasa.

Chris Ocamringa, Kinshasa.

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France marks five years since November 2015 terror attacks

Commemorations have taken place in Paris to mark five years since 130 people were killed in co-ordinated bombings and shootings across the French capital.

Ross Cullen has more.

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UK PM'S ADVISER TO QUIT

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's senior adviser says he plans to quit by the end of the year.

Dominic Cummings says reports of his imminent resignation are 'invented' but it comes amid reports of ongoing tensions inside Downing Street.

Another close ally of the Prime Minister announced earlier in the week he would be standing down.

The Opposition Labour Party have called the infighting in government 'pathetic', while it should be dealing with a pandemic.

Former Boris Johnson spokesman Guto Harri says Dominic Cummings will be remembered for many things - including driving across the country to isolate during Britain's first covid lockdown.

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Belarusian protester dies from police-inflicted injuries

A Belarusian anti-government protester has died after reportedly being beaten by security forces. Thousands of people have taken to the streets of Minsk to mourn him. Julia Chapman has more.

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Delhi prepares for post-Diwali pollution spike

The Delhi government is preparing to requisition more hospital beds as the national capital deals with a big surge in COVID19 cases.

Doctors say the record levels of air pollution this year have driven up coronavirus infections, and that another surge is likely after the Hindu festival of Diwali this weekend.

Neha Poonia reports.

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Hong Kong activists applaud international pressure over lawmaker dismissals

Democracy activists in Hong Kong are applauding the mounting international condemnation of Beijing's order to disqualify four Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmakers.

The UK and US say they are considering issuing sanctions over the move, and Canada has opened up new immigration paths for Hong Kongers looking to leave.

Richard Kimber reports.

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S. Korea introduces fines for mask-rule violators

From Friday, South Korea is introducing fines for anyone caught without a mask in certain public areas. The enforcement of new health and safety rules goes into effect as the government anticipates a spike in COVID-19 cases this winter.

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.

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Australia – Special Forces soldiers to be charged after war crimes investigation.

A former Australian Defence Minister says Special Forces troops were stretched to breaking point when war crimes were allegedly committed in Afghanistan.

Shaun Bindley reports.

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Trump bans Americans from investing in companies that support China's military

The Trump administration has issued an executive order to ban Americans from investing in Chinese companies that support China's military.

The ban could affect some of China's biggest publicly-listed firms, including China Telecom and tech firm Hikvision.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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US markets extend losses as Covid cases rise, economic outlook uncertain

Wall Street took a beating Thursday as coronavirus cases spike across the country and as the US announced new restrictions to curb the spread, with the Dow down more than 400 points.

A decline in the number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits did little to lift sentiment.

Here's Liling Tan with the Wall Street roundup. 

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