Thursday, August 27, 2020

Russian reserve force set up to support Belarus

Vladimir Putin says a reserve police force has been established to support Belarusian authorities. The Russian president says there is no need to use it yet as the situation in the country is stabilising. Julia Chapman has more.

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ROLLS ROYCE ENGINE MAKERS REPORTS RECORD LOSSES

Rolls-Royce has announced record losses as the COVID-19 pandemic reduced demand for air travel.

The company, which makes jet engines, says it suffered a pre-tax loss of $7.1 billion US dollars for the first half of the year.

And its chief executive is not hopeful demand will return for years.

Stuart Smith has more from London.

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EU Commission boss calls for two candidates to replace top trade official Phil Hogan

The President of the European Commission Ursula von Der Leyen has asked for two candidates to be put forward to replace Irish Commissioner Phil Hogan. 

The EU's top trade official resigned on Wednesday, after accusations that he flouted Ireland's coronavirus rules when he attended a golf dinner. 

Lucy Hough has more from Brussels. 

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Attack in Eastern DR Congo Leaves 20 Dead

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At least 20 civilians have been killed by suspected Islamist militants in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Local authorities say the fighters carried out a raid on three villages in the territory of Beni and opened fire on people.

Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.

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France records third-highest daily number of new coronavirus infections since start of the year

France has recorded the third-highest daily number of new coronavirus infections since the outbreak began in the country at the start of the year.


With 5,429 new cases, the country is facing the possibility of new lockdowns to try to contain the surge, as Ross Cullen reports from Paris.


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West African leaders insist on 1 year transition period as against Mali junta's 3year request



Leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have insisted that the military coup plotters in Mali only hold on to power for one year before transiting to a democratic rule. 

But the leaders of the military coup say they want to stay in power for a three-year transition period.

Correspondent Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja



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CHRISTCHURCH KILLER SENTENCED TO LIFE WITHOUT PAROLE

Brenton Tarrant, who killed 51 people at two mosques in Christchurch, has been sentenced to life in prison without parole.

He's the first person in New Zealand's history to receive such a sentence.

The 29 year-old had admitted murdering 51 people, attempting to murder 40 more, and a charge of terrorism.

He had livestreamed the attacks last March, and the judge described his actions as 'inhuman.'

New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she's relieved.

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Kenya Extenda Countrywide Curfew By Thirty days

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Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta has extended curfew and the ban on alcohol sales in restaurants to slow the spread of COVID-19.

The country has recorded over 30,000 cases of COVID-19 and around 500 deaths.

Isabel Nakirya reports.

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Australia – Calls for unity in overseas agreements

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he won't hesitate to tear up state agreements with foreign governments if the federal government decides they're against the countries interests.


Shaun Bindley reports from Brisbane


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Pence Promotes Law and Order at Republican Convention

US Vice President Mike Pence promoted law and order at the Republican National Convention.

His speech comes as protests against racial injustice have once again broken out in several American cities.

From Washington Jagruti Dave reports.


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India records 75,000 cases of COVID 19; it's biggest single day spike

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Experts say at this rate, India could have the highest caseload in the world in the next 15 days.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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NZ: Christchurch mosque killer sentenced to life

Judicial history had been made in New Zealand with the country's worst mass murderer being told he will never again be a free man
Michael Lynch Reports


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New Australian Investment Law Likely to Anger China

A new law in Australia that allows the government to block deals considered against its interests is expected to attract Beijing's ire.

It's seen as being targeted towards China even though Prime Minister Scott Morrison insists that's not the case.

Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.

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World's second largest money manager Vanguard leaves Hong Kong

Hong Kong's reputation as a global financial hub is under increasing pressure.

The world's second largest money manager, Vanguard, says it's leaving the city. 

Meanwhile US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has accused HSBC of siding with China over Hong Kong. 

Richard Kimber reports.


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Abe to consult with doctors before news conference

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is set to hold a news conference on Friday to provide an explanation about his health. Grace Lee has the latest details from Tokyo.


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NBA Postpones Three Playoff Games Over Jacob Blake Shooting

The NBA  has postponed three playoff games in protest over the shooting of unarmed black man Jacob Blake by police.

The American professional basketball league and its players have been vocal supporters of the Black Lives Matters movement.

U.S. correspondent Ira Spitzer has more.


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Wednesday, August 26, 2020

Big gains on Wall Street as tech surges

It was a good day for the U.S. markets Wednesday with tech giants
including Amazon and Netflix posting healthy gains.

Investors are also in buoyant mood ahead of the Federal Reserve's
speech on Thursday.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Footage shows police letting suspected Wisconsin protest killer walk free

Mobile phone footage shows the alleged killer of 2 people during
Tuesday night's protests in Wisconsin walk past police, unchallenged
just moments after opening fire.

The incident happened during a third night of demonstrations over the
police shooting of Jacob Blake.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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US troops suffer head injuries after clash with Russia in Syria

Four U.S. troops are suffering concussion-like injuries, after an apparent altercation with Russian forces in northeast Syria this week.

Reports suggest a Russian military vehicle intentionally rammed the U.S. vehicle after pursuing it.

Rebecca Foster has more from Washington:

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New US sanctions on Chinese firms, individuals over South China Sea disputes

The United States has imposed new sanctions on 24 Chinese state-owned companies it says are involved in Beijing's territorial claims in the South China Sea. 


Washington has also set visa restrictions on Chinese executives associated with these controversial maritime claims.


Here's U.S. Correspondent Liling Tan with the details.


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