Trump Doubles Down on Hydroxychloroquine

U.S. President Donald President Trump is once again promoting the drug hydroxychloroquine in the fight against COVID-19. That despite clinical trials finding it is not effective.

U.S. Correspondent Rachel Silverman has more. 

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Trump Administration halts new DACA applications

The Trump administration said it won't allow new applicants to an Obama-era program that protects immigrants, who came to the US as children, from being deported.

It comes after a court ruling last month blocked 

President Donald Trump's attempt to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.

United States Correspondent Danielle Robertson has more.

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Earnings, consumer confidence and stimulus all dominating investor sentiment

Wall Street lost ground on Tuesday with investors reacting to
corporate earnings and a drop in consumer confidence.

Traders are also keeping close tabs on Capitol Hill as Republicans and
Democrats negotiate over a Covid-19 stimulus package.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Lawmakers Scramble as Benefits Set to Expire

U.S. lawmakers are scrambling to reach a deal on a stimulus package meant to offset some of the worst financial effects of the coronavirus pandemic.They are working against the pandemic and against the clock. US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 

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US AG defends his conduct in congressional hearing

US Attorney General William Barr has mounted an aggressive defence of the actions of his Justice Department during a hearing on Capitol Hill.

 

Democrats accuse Mr Barr of acting as the President's lawyer - serving his political needs over those of the American people.

Our Washington correspondent Kate fisher reports.

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Fauci again the target of Trump criticism

The top infectious diseases expert in the U.S. Dr. Anthony Fauci has
dismissed medical advice that President Donald Trump shared on social
media.

The President shared a number of Twitter posts defending the use of
hydrochloroquine as a treatment for Covid-19.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports

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UK PM DEFENDS QUARANTINING TRAVELLERS RETURNING FROM ALL OF SPAIN

UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, warns there are signs of a second wave of coronavirus in Europe, as he defended the government's decision to force travellers returning from Spain into 14 days of quarantine.

It comes as the Spanish prime minister, Pedro Sanchez, called the UK's decision "unjust", saying tourists in most Spanish regions would be safer from COVID-19 than in the UK.

Stuart Smith has more from London.

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DRC Locals Demand Security

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Local officials in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo have condemned the army and the UN peacekeeping mission for failing to stop the killing of civilians in their region.

The officials say at least 220 people were killed earlier this month in the latest round of clashes between armed groups.

Chris Ocamringa has more….

 

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Antwerp introduces a curfew as covid-19 cases soar

Antwerp has imposed a late-night curfew as the number of new coronavirus infections in the Belgian province surge. The ramped up measures come after the government announced stricter restrictions to halt what could be a second-wave. Toni Waterman has more from Brussels.

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India to increase COVID testing capacity - PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi says that India aims to increase COVID-19 testing capacity to 1 million people per day in the coming weeks.

The country has nearly one and a half million cases.

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India woman petitions Prime Minister Modi to get men to do more chores

An Indian woman's petition demanding the Indian Prime Minister ask the men of the country to share the burden of unpaid care work at home has received more than 70,000 signatures.

Before the lockdown, Indian women did ten times more unpaid work every day. Studies have shown that since the pandemic started more than four months ago, the unpaid work done by women at home has increased significantly.

Neha Poonia has more.

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China Records Highest Daily Tally of Covid-19 Cases Since April

China recorded its highest daily number of coronavirus infections on Monday, sparking fears of a fresh wave of the disease there.

61 cases were registered in three separate regions across the country.

Patrick Fok reports.

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New Zealand suspends Hong Kong extradition treaty

New Zealand has suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong, becoming the last of the Five Eyes intelligence-sharing alliance to take action over the city's national security law.

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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S. Korea says North Korean defector swam back across the border

South Korea's military says it believes a defector returned to North Korea by swimming from a border island. Over the weekend, North Korea reported that a defector turned up in the city of Kaesong with Covid-19 symptoms.

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.

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Republicans unveil coronavirus stimulus plan

Senate Republicans have unveiled a $1trillion dollar coronavirus stimulus plan that provides relief to schools businesses and individuals.

But as negotiations get underway, some of the measures are being opposed by the Democrats.

Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.

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Gains on Wall Street as investors eye stimulus package

Wall Street began the trading week on a high with investors awaiting
details of a new stimulus package.

The Republican bill is set to cost roughly one trillion dollars to
offset the economic pain caused by the pandemic.

This comes as an existing 600 dollar weekly unemployment benefit is
set to expire at the end of the month.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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More federal agents to be sent to Portland protests

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US President Donald Trump is sending more federal agents to Portland as protests and demonstrations rage on in front of the federal courthouse. 

For the 60th consecutive day,  hundreds gathered in the city's downtown to take part in  demonstrations following the Memorial Day killing of George Floyd.

United State Correspondent Danielle Robertson has more.

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Civil rights icon John Lewis lies in state at US Capitol

The body of the late civil rights icon and US congressman, John Lewis, is lying in state at the US Capitol in Washington DC.

The public viewing is taking place outdoors as a safety precaution during the coronavirus pandemic.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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EXILED POLITICIAN TUNDU LISSU RETURNS TO TANZANIA

Tanzanian politician Tundu Lissu has returned from Belgium where he underwent treatment after he was shot multiple times three years ago. One of Chadema's main opposition party leaders Mr. Lissue says he will contest October's presidential election. He was welcomed by hundreds of supporters in Dar es salaam

Daniel Kijo has more.

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US Senator Defends Remarks about Slavery

U.S. Senator Tom Cotton has clarified remarks he made about slavery.

Those remarks have ignited a war of words on social media. 

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has more. 

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