Nigeria news today headlines : Saturday 12th September 2020
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Beijing Retaliates Against U.S Diplomats In China, Hong Kong
Beijing said it will take retaliatory measures against U.S. diplomats in China, including those in Hong Kong, following earlier moves by the Trump administration to limit the ways Chinese diplomats can operate on U.S. soil. China notified the U.S. of the measures being taken against its diplomats, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said in …
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China Imposes Restrictions On US Embassy Staff In Response To US Moves
China on Friday announced restrictions on staff at the U.S. Embassy and consulates in mainland China and Hong Kong, a direct response to U.S. moves against Chinese diplomats last week. China’s Foreign Ministry did not elaborate on the measures, according to Reuters, but described them as reciprocal to what Americans implemented. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo last week …
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Iran Denies UN’s Claim Of Transferring Arms To Yemen
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson has slammed a report by a UN Human Rights Council panel for ignoring the Islamic Republic’s contributory role in the political settlement of crisis in Yemen and accusing Iran of arming the parties to the conflict. Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Saeed Khatibzadeh …
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Court Ends Kurauone’s Lengthy Detention
Magistrate Patience Madondo on Thursday 10 September 2020ended the lengthy detention of Ward 4 Councillor Godfrey Kurauone, whospent more than 40 days in detention after he was arrested and chargedwith obstructing the free movement of traffic during a protest held inJuly. Kurauone, who was represented by Martin Mureri of Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) …
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Stranded Malawian Migrants Return Home From South Africa
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) in partnership with the Consulate of the Republic of Malawi in South Africa this week (09/09) facilitated a second voluntary return flight for stranded Malawian migrants that has now assisted 111 individuals. An earlier flight left on 27 August. Both charters from South Africa to Malawi for people affected by COVID-19 …
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Sudan Announces Emergency To Protect Economy
Sudan on Thursday decided to reactivate the state of economic emergency and establish joint forces to protect the national economy in a bid to stop deterioration of the Sudanese pound which devalued around 45 percent in 10 days. “Reactivation of the state of economic emergency includes deterrent procedures and laws to protect the economy and …
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Russia Condemns Extension Of EU Sanctions
The EU has missed an opportunity to break a deadlock in relations with Russia by extending sanctions, the country’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said on Friday. Speaking at a news conference in Moscow, Maria Zakharova said Brussels continues its “accusatory rhetoric” instead of trying “to jointly look for common ground.” “We call on the EU to …
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Liz Truss Celebrates Trade Deal With Japan Which UK Already Had Before Brexit
The government has insisted its first major post-Brexit trade deal brings in more benefits than the one the UK had with the EU, despite much of the detail reflecting what the country enjoyed before Brexit. Almost four years after its creation The New European goes from strength to strength across print and online, offering a …
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COVID-19 Infections In England Jump 60% In A Week
The number of COVID-19 infections in England jumped by 60% in the week from Aug. 30 to Sept. 5 according to official estimates, as the number of official cases rises across the UK and days before a ban on social gatherings comes into effect. Britain’s Office for National Statistics said that it estimated there were …
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UK Economic Recovery Continues But Way To Go To Recoup COVID-19 Losses
The Office for National Statistics said Friday that the British economy grew by a monthly rate of 6.6 per cent as many sectors started reopening after months of being idle during the lockdown. UK economic recovery, British economy, covid 19 impact on british economy, covid 19 lockdown in britain, covid 19 pandemic, latest news on …
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