China's Henan Province Swamped After Huge Downpour

At least 13 people are dead and around 100,000 people have been displaced in China's central Henan province following massive floods that have swept across the region.

It comes after what weather forecasters say is the highest level of rainfall in a thousand years.

Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.

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China to allow tax deductions for care of small children to boost birth rate

China has issued a policy document which says it will allow tax deductions for children under three. 

It forms part of the government's efforts to reverse a drastic drop in the country's birth rate.

Samuel Wong reports.

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Trump ally charged with secretly lobbying for UAE

The former chairman of Donald Trump's inaugural committee, and a major
donor, has been charged with secret lobbying efforts for the United
Arab Emirates.

The Justice Department has charged Thomas Barrack with violating
lobbying laws as he didn't disclose he was working on behalf of a
foreign country.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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U.S. stocks rally after Monday’s collapse

U.S. stocks rebounded sharply a day after the Dow Jones posted its
worst day since October.

Monday's sharp selloff comes amid fears that a resurgence in Covid-19
cases could stall the global economic rebound.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Dramatic rise in Delta variant in U.S. plus White House cases

The Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says there's been a dramatic rise in the proportion of Delta variant COVID cases in the United States.

That as officials reveal there's a number of positive coronavirus cases among staffers, including in the White House.

FSN's Washington Correspondent Caroline Malone has the details.

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Billionaire Jeff Bezos completes space flight

Billionaire Jeff Bezos has successfully blasted off into space and
returned safely to earth.

The crew also included both the youngest and oldest people to ever go
into space.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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S. SUDAN RUNS OUT OF VACCINES

South Sudan's Health Ministry says the country has run out of COVID-19 vaccines after exhausting the supply of AstraZeneca doses it received from the COVAX facility in March this year.

The country received 132 thousand doses of vaccines from but returned 72 thousand to COVAX over fears that the country would not use all the vaccines before expiry.

Patrick Oyet reports from South Sudan's capital Juba

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100 Killed, Thousands Displaced from Unknown Gunmen Attacks in Nigeria's Kaduna state

One hundred people have been killed and several communities razed in Kaduna state, northwest Nigeria.

 

Thousands of others are now displaced and in dire need of relief.

 

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports.

 

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100 Killed, Thousands Displaced from Unknown Gunmen Attacks in Nigeria's Kaduna state

One hundred people have been killed and several communities razed in Kaduna state, northwest Nigeria.

 

Thousands of others are now displaced and in dire need of relief.

 

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports.

 

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Belgium observes national day of mourning as flood death toll rises

Belgium is observing a national day of mourning for those who lost their lives or were impacted by last week's devastating floods. 

Nearly 200 people are reported to have died in Belgium and western Germany. Hundreds are still missing, with the death toll expected to rise. 

German Chancellor Angela Merkel will visit one of the worst impacted regions on Tuesday. 

Lucy Hough has more. 

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India records the lowest daily rise in COVID infections in over 4 months

India recorded the lowest rise in daily infections in over 4 months. Data from the Indian Health Ministry shows that the country recorded 30,093 fresh coronavirus infections in the past day.

The total number of COVID infections in India is at 31.1 million, and with 374 deaths in the last 24 hours, the total death toll is over 414,000.

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India reports lowest daily Covid-19 figure in four months

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India on Tuesday reported its lowest number of new daily Covid-19 infections in four months, at 30,093 cases, according to health ministry figures.

The country recorded 374 Covid deaths in the past 24 hours - its lowest since the end of March.

This comes as the country is emerging from a deadly second wave of infections. Meanwhile a new study estimates the number of excess deaths during the pandemic at 10 times the official toll.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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UK GOVT TO 'WORK WITH' NIGHTCLUB OWNERS ON 'VACCINE PASSPORTS'

The UK government says it will work with the nightclub industry on the imposition of vaccine certification for entry to venues.

Many nightclub owners reacted angrily to an announcement on Monday that from the end of September, clubbers will have to present evidence they've been fully vaccinated.

The government hopes it will persuade more young people to get a covid-19 jab.

Business minister Paul Scully says it's a useful tool.

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China accuses US of enlisting allies in smear campaign

China has hit back at accusations of a global hacking spree and says the US is roping in its allies to smear the country.

The US led a broad coalition of nations, including the UK, Canada, Australia, Japan and New Zealand as well as the European Union and NATO warning of the threat.

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said China was responsible for a pattern of irresponsible, disruptive and destabilizing behavior in cyberspace.

Samuel Wong reports.

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Olympics composer quits over bullying disabled children

Japanese musician Keigo Oyamada has resigned from the creative team of the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics - after admitting he bullied classmates with disabilities during his school days.

The incident marks the latest scandal surrounding the Games, as organisers struggle against public opposition.

Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo. 

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Judge Sides with University in Vaccine Requirement

A federal judge in the US has ruled Indiana University can require its students to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

It's the first case to tackle the constitutionality of Covid-19 vaccine requirements at public universities.

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has the story. 

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Dow posts worst day since October

The Dow Jones fell more than two percent Monday in its worst day of
trading since October.

It comes as Covid-19 cases continue to rise once again in the United States.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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U.S. investor Calvey pleads not guilty in final statement to Russian court

Michael Calvey, an American investor accused of criminal embezzlement in Russia pleaded not guilty, adding his acquittal could send a positive signal to foreign businesses looking to invest in Russia. The prosecution asked the court to hand Calvey a six-year suspended prison term. The high-profile case, emblematic of the problems associated with doing business in Russia, unfolded amid souring relations between the Kremlin and the West. Our Moscow correspondent Daria Bondarchuk has more.

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COVID-19 Third Wave: Nigeria Government places six states and FCT on red alert

The Nigerian government has placed six states and the federal capital territory on red alert following the emergence of the deadly Delta variant of coronavirus in the nation.

The Delta variant has already led to the deaths of at least two people in the country.

 

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports.

 

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More Than Eighty Wildfires Burning in Western US

More than eighty wildfires are burning in the Western US, fueled by drought conditions and above average temperatures.

The largest of those fires is burning just across the California border in Oregon.

Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco.

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