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World Service,30 Jun 2020,53 mins

China passes controversial Hong Kong security law

Newsday

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China's top legislative body is reported to have approved a tough new national security law for Hong Kong, in a controversial attempt to quell pro-democracy opposition in the territory; Arizona has abruptly reversed course on reopening its economy as coronavirus cases spike there and nationwide; and we'll head to Afghanistan where doctors have told the BBC the country’s fragile healthcare system is being overrun with coronavirus cases.

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