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Britain Enters First Trade Deal Since Leaving The EU_Ada Nkong

Britain has reached a free trade agreement with Japan, its first with a major economy since leaving the European Union earlier this year. The UK Department for International Trade said in a statement that the deal with its 11th biggest trading partner was agreed to in principle on Friday and will increase trade between the… Continue reading Britain Enters First Trade Deal Since Leaving The EU_Ada Nkong

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WHO Says Over 30 Coronavirus Vaccines in Trial_Ada Nkong

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said "we must act" to avoid another lockdown as virus cases rise in England. He set out a new "rule of six", restricting gatherings to a maximum of six people , enforced by police able to issue fines or make arrests. Mr Johnson also outlined a "moonshot" plan to control… Continue reading WHO Says Over 30 Coronavirus Vaccines in Trial_Ada Nkong

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Coronavirus: We Must Act to Prevent Second Lockdown- PM_Ada Nkong

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said "we must act" to avoid another lockdown as virus cases rise in England. He set out a new "rule of six", restricting gatherings to a maximum of six people , enforced by police able to issue fines or make arrests. Mr Johnson also outlined a "moonshot" plan to control… Continue reading Coronavirus: We Must Act to Prevent Second Lockdown- PM_Ada Nkong

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Justice Department Seeks to Defend Trump Defamation Cases_Ada Nkong

Jean Carroll The US Department of Justice has taken legal action to defend President Donald Trump in a defamation case from a woman who accuses him of raping her. Under a court filing, the department is moving to replace the president's private lawyers and take over the case. Columnist E Jean Carroll accuses Mr Trump… Continue reading Justice Department Seeks to Defend Trump Defamation Cases_Ada Nkong

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Rochester Police Chief Steps Down Following Prude’s Death_Ada Nkong

The leadership of a New York police force has stepped down following the death of a black man who was hooded and restrained during an arrest. Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren told a city council meeting that the chief of police and deputy chief had announced their retirement. A grand jury will help determine whether charges… Continue reading Rochester Police Chief Steps Down Following Prude’s Death_Ada Nkong

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Birmingham Stabbings:Man Arrested on Suspicion of Murder_Ada Nkong

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after one person died and seven others were injured in stabbings across Birmingham city centre. The 27-year-old suspect was arrested at an address in the Selly Oak area of the city at about 04:00 BST, West Midlands Police said. Officers said he was also being held… Continue reading Birmingham Stabbings:Man Arrested on Suspicion of Murder_Ada Nkong

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Son Sells 28 Years Birthday Whisky to Buy Home_Ada Nkong

A man whose father gave him 18-year-old whisky every year for his birthday is selling the collection to buy a house. Matthew Robson, from Taunton, was born in 1992 and over the course of his life his father Pete has spent about £5,000 on 28 bottles of Macallan single malt. The collection is now worth… Continue reading Son Sells 28 Years Birthday Whisky to Buy Home_Ada Nkong

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Trump Bans ‘Anti American Sensitivity’ Training_Ada Nkong

US President Donald Trump has ordered federal agencies to stop racial sensitivity training, labelling it "divisive, anti-American propaganda". A memo to government agencies says it has come to his attention that millions of dollars of taxpayers' money have funded such "trainings". The document says these sessions only foster resentment in the workforce. Mr Trump has… Continue reading Trump Bans ‘Anti American Sensitivity’ Training_Ada Nkong

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CDC tells US states to prepare for vaccine by Nov 1 _Ada Nkong

Robert Redfield, the head of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has written to US states urging them to prepare for a potential coronavirus vaccine by November 1, two days before the country goes to the polls to choose its next president. The federal government has set up a deal with McKesson Corp,… Continue reading CDC tells US states to prepare for vaccine by Nov 1 _Ada Nkong