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Feb92021 by adminNo Comments

Myanmar coup: Police fire rubber bullets as protesters defy ban

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ReutersPolice in Myanmar have fired rubber bullets during a demonstration in the capital Nay Pyi Taw, as thousands defied a ban on protests.Water cannons and tear gas have also been used against protesters demanding democracy be restored after a coup which removed the elected government.BBC Burmese has been told at least two protesters have been seriously injured.The fourth day of consecutive protests are under way, despite new restrictions being introduced on Monday.A ban on large public gatherings and night-time curfews have been instigated in some cities, with military leader Min Aung Hlaing warning that no-one is above the law.However, he did not issue a direct threat to protesters - although a broadcast on Burmese state TV following his speech said action "must be taken" against those...

Apr82020 by adminNo Comments

Banks defy efforts to ease burden on households

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Britain's banks have defied the Treasury and Bank of England's efforts to get them to lessen the burden on households, raising their interest rates on mortgages after the Bank cut the country's official borrowing rate.Data collected by the Bank shows that the interest rates offered by UK banks to those seeking variable rate mortgages have been lifted, rather than falling in lockstep with the Monetary Policy Committee's official rate. It means that for many customers the cost of borrowing has actually risen instead of falling, despite the Bank and Financial Conduct Authority urging banks to pass on the cuts. Image: The Bank of England has cut the official base rate to a record low The Bank cut its official interest rate from 0.75% to 0...

Apr62020 by adminNo Comments

Airbnb hosts defy lockdown laws with ‘Covid-19 retreats’

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Airbnb hosts advertising properties as coronavirus hideouts are "dangerous and irresponsible", the government says.Owners have listed homes as being "Covid-19 retreats" and "perfect for isolating with family" in the British countryside.New coronavirus laws say holiday accommodation should be provided only to keyworkers needing to self-isolate.But some listings on the site allow instant booking of rentals without any vetting, BBC News discovered.The properties advertised as places to self-isolate include an "idyllic cottage", a houseboat and even a castle.Only one Airbnb host contacted by BBC News said their rental was available solely to keyworkers. But others complained the lockdown had disrupted their business.In response to the BBC News's findings, Tou...

Mar212020 by adminNo Comments

Africa’s cases above 1,000; presidents defy own travel bans

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ABUJA, Nigeria -- Lockdowns have begun in Africa as coronavirus cases rise above 1,000, while Nigeria on Saturday announced it is closing airports to all incoming international flights for one month in the continent's most populous country. Rwanda said all unnecessary movements outside the home are banned for two weeks as of midnight except for essential services such as health care and shopping. The East African nation, which has 17 cases, told all public and private employees to work from home. Tunisia earlier imposed a lockdown as well. Meanwhile, two African heads of state appeared to defy their own travel restrictions to attend another president’s inauguration. Uganda, Eritrea and Angola announced their first cases, meaning 42 of Africa’s 54 countries are now affected. Congo and Ghan...

Mar102020 by adminNo Comments

Valencia fans defy advice on coronavirus and show up in their thousands to support team before Champions League clash with Atalanta at the Mestalla

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Valencia fans turned up in their thousands outside the Mestalla for the Spanish club’s Champions League clash with Atalanta on Tuesday night. Despite the last-16 second leg taking place behind closed doors due to the coronavirus outbreak, and Valencia’s 4-1 deficit form the first leg, supporters still gathered in huge numbers to support their team. AFP or licensors Valencia fans defied government advice Getty - Pool There was an incredible atmosphere outside the Mestalla The number of cases in Spain surpassed 1,000 by Tuesday morning, and Spanish authorities advised that football should be played with no spectators for a minimum of two weeks. Spain’s ministry of health warned against ‘large gatherings of fans’,...