Japan is introducing a prison term of up to one year and other tough penalties for online insults.
The legal changes are part of a national effort to fight cyberbullying.
Nora Weinek reports from Tokyo.
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Thursday, July 7, 2022
Japan introduces tougher penalties for online insults
The legal changes are part of a national effort to fight cyberbullying.
Nora Weinek reports from Tokyo.
Second covid booster for Australians as fear of new surge grows.
Another 7-and-a-half million Australians will soon be eligible to receive a second COVID-19 booster shot.
Australia's expert panel on immunisation has recommended over 50's roll up their sleeve for a fourth Covid vaccine as fears grow over a new outbreak.
Shaun Bindley reports.
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Beijing Rolls Out China's First Vaccine Mandate
China's capital has rolled out the country's first ever COVID vaccine mandate.
Residents of Beijing will now need to show proof of vaccination to enter a raft of public spaces.
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Hong Kong orders widespread testing to combat rising COVID-19 cases
Hong Kong’s health authorities say the city is experiencing a rebound of COVID-19.
Officials are ordering residents in multiple districts to take mandatory tests in a bid to stamp out the spread of the virus.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Johnson, refusing to resign, faces massive challenges filling government vacancies
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is refusing to resign, insisting that he plans to replace more than 40 ministers who have quit over his handling misconduct allegations leveled against one a former senior member of his government.
The Prime Minister spurned late night efforts by several remaining members of his Cabinet who urged him to stand down.
Instead, he says he will unveil a new economic strategy for the country on Thursday and begin the process of filling the enormous number of vacancies that now exist within his government.
Our London Correspondent Olly Barratt says that won't be easy.
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Our London Correspondent Olly Barratt says it’s unclear that the Prime Minister has the numbers any longer to govern the country effectively.
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Our London Correspondent Olly Barratt reports the Prime Minister is warning his fellow Conservative Party members that his departure from office would create chaos and threaten their ability to remain in government.
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US markets welcome Fed commitment to tacking inflation
US markets ended the day in the green after the Fed signaled it will
take more steps to tackle rising inflation.
But the threat of further interest rate rises is having a chilling
effect on the housing market.
Sarah Walton reports
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take more steps to tackle rising inflation.
But the threat of further interest rate rises is having a chilling
effect on the housing market.
Sarah Walton reports
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UK PM Boris Johnson refuses to resign, reportedly vowing to "fight to the end"
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is spurning calls for his resignation after another stunning day in British politics that saw more than three dozen ministers quit his government.
After crisis talks at Downing Street, he reportedly told wavering members of his Cabinet that he will fight to the end.
The brinksmanship follows days of controversy over how Downing Street responded to misconduct allegations against a senior member of the government, who was forced to resign last week.
Ellen Milligan is UK politics correspondent for Bloomberg.
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Minutes from fed meeting hint at another 0.75% interest rate hike in July
The minutes from the last U.S. Federal Reserve meeting show strong
support for another aggressive interest rate increase.
It appears officials are preparing more restrictive measures to try
and curb inflation.
Gabrielle Fahmy reports.
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support for another aggressive interest rate increase.
It appears officials are preparing more restrictive measures to try
and curb inflation.
Gabrielle Fahmy reports.
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Parade shooter ‘seriously contemplated’ second attack: police
Officials say that the man accused of killing seven and injuring dozens more at a Fourth of July Parade near Chicago has admitted that he was the shooter and that he "seriously contemplated" shooting up another event.
Twenty-one-year-old Robert Crimo III (CREMO) was in court on Wednesday charged with seven counts of first-degree murder. But dozens of more charges are expected in the coming days.
Twenty-one-year-old Robert Crimo III (CREMO) was in court on Wednesday charged with seven counts of first-degree murder. But dozens of more charges are expected in the coming days.
Toni Waterman has more from the site of the shooting in Highland Park.
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Biden and Harris speak to WNBA star Brittney Griner
US President Joe Biden and his vice President Kamala Harris have spoken with the wife of US Basketball star Brittney Griner who's been detained in Russia since February.
Griner had written a letter to the US President on Monday where she asked for help to free her.
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.
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Griner had written a letter to the US President on Monday where she asked for help to free her.
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.
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Cabinet delegation in Downing Street as Johnson faces growing calls for resignation
Boris Johnson's odds on surviving as UK Prime Minister are shortening by the hour…following a raft of fresh resignations today from his government sparked by his handling of investigations into a fellow lawmaker accused of sexual assault.
37 government ministers have now resigned…and a delegation of those who remain are reportedly meeting with the Prime Minister and telling him to go.
They include Nadhim Zarhawi who was only appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer yesterday.
Sir Malcolm Rifkind is a leading Conservative party member who served in Margaret Thatcher's government.
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Trump lawyer Pat Cipollone to testify to Jan 6th panel
Former White House lawyer Pat Cipollone has agreed to testify before
the panel investigating the events of the Jan 6th attack on the US
Capitol.
Cipollone pushed back on Donald Trump's attempts to overturn the
result of the 2020 presidential election.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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the panel investigating the events of the Jan 6th attack on the US
Capitol.
Cipollone pushed back on Donald Trump's attempts to overturn the
result of the 2020 presidential election.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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FDA temporarily lifts ban on sale of Juul e-cigarettes
The US Food and Drug Administration has temporarily lifted its order that banned sales of Juul e-cigarettes.
The ban was first issued because the FDA said Juul had submitted insufficient safety data.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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More government ministers quit Boris Johnson's government, placing his survival at risk
Boris Johnson's odds on surviving as UK Prime Minister are shortening by the hour…following a raft of fresh resignations today from his government sparked by his handling of investigations into a fellow lawmaker accused of sexual assault.
Five Government ministers resigned en masse…submitting a single letter with all their signatures attached…and saying "it has become increasingly clear that the government cannot function".
George Parker is the political editor of the Financial Times.
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There are reports that Michael Gove, a prominent supporter of Boris Johnson has now advised him to quit.
If he makes it to this evening's meeting of the Conservative Party's 1922 Committee there are reports that its senior figures will urge him to resign to avoid being forced out in a fresh no-confidence vote.
UN report says world moving backwards in efforts to end hunger
The number of people across the globe facing hunger has increased by
150 million since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The UN says the world is now moving backwards in efforts to end starvation.
Sarah Walton has more
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150 million since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The UN says the world is now moving backwards in efforts to end starvation.
Sarah Walton has more
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Biden woos working class voters amid inflation frustration
US President Joe Biden is trying to win over blue collar workers, amid
frustration over the continued higher cost of living.
He's traveling to the state of Ohio to speak about his
administration's efforts to save union pension plans.
Nick Harper reports.
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frustration over the continued higher cost of living.
He's traveling to the state of Ohio to speak about his
administration's efforts to save union pension plans.
Nick Harper reports.
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PRESSURE ON BORIS JOHNSON CONTINUES TO GROW FOLLOWING CABINET RESIGNATIONS
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is fighting for his political future following the resignation of two senior ministers from his Cabinet. The Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Health Secretary Sajid Javid quit in response to the way Number 10 handled sexual assault claims brought against the Conservative's Deputy Chief whip and, Mr Sunak said, differences in opinion in how to handle the economy of the country. Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.
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NORWEGIAN GOVERNMENT ENDS GAS WORKER STRIKE TO AVOID SHORTAGES
Fearing an energy supply crunch across Europe - the Norwegian Government has stepped in to end a strike of its country's offshore oil and gas workers.
With Russia reducing gas exports - Norway's role supplying gas to Europe has taken on added importance - meaning government officials overruled unions who had planned industrial action.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
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Gunmen attack Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari’s convoy in his home State
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Gunmen suspected to be bandits have attacked the convoy of President Muhammadu Buhari in Katsina State.
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, who confirmed this in a statement on Tuesday said the convoy of cars carrying the advance team of security guards, as well as protocol and media officers ahead of the President's trip to Daura for Eid celebrations came under attack near Dutsinma in Katsina.
Ajeck Mangut has more from Abuja
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Twitter sues Indian government over order to block posts: Report
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Twitter is reportedly suing the Indian government after officials asked the social media giant to take down some posts.
Twitter is concerned that some of the government orders are procedurally inaccurate.
While others could be breaching the right to free speech in the country.
Ishan Garg reports.
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