There are growing calls to remove US President Donald Trump, with
Democrats saying they could vote on his impeachment next week.
It comes as the isolated President sees more high profile resignations
from his cabinet.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Friday, January 8, 2021
Third vaccine approved in UK as 'major incident' declared In London
The Moderna Coronavirus vaccine has now been approved for use in the UK.
It comes as a major incident was declared by London's mayor, who described the spread of infections as 'out of control'.
Chris Jones reports from London.
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UK businesses concerned over new trade regulations
UK firms have voiced their concerns over the cost of re-exporting goods to the EU.
Food and clothing businesses are among those who have warned of supply problems in the coming months.
Chris Jones has more from London.
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Ethiopia kills TPLF leaders
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Ethiopia says it has killed some top leaders of the Tigray People's Liberation Front , a political party in the country's North that the government has declared criminal.
The killing was part of a military operation launched by the government against the leadership of the party in November in a bid to restore law and order in the region.
Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa:
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EU doubles its deal with Pfizer-BioNTech for 600million shots
Europe has doubled its deal with Pfizer-BioNTech to gain access 600million doses of the vaccine.
75million doses will be available by June, with the remainder delivered in the second half of the year.
The EU Commission defended its vaccine strategy amid criticism the roll-out was too slow, and too few jabs had been purchased.
Its President Ursula von Der Leyen said the increased supply would speed up Europe's inoculation campaign:
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UK Tightens COVID Border Measures
All international travellers will have to test negative for COVID-19 before they are allowed in to the UK.
The new rules are expected to come into force next week, but critics argue the government has been too slow to implement the measures.
John Bevir (Beaver) reports.
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India conducts the second massive mock immunisation exercise.
India's second phase of the nationwide COVID 19 vaccination trial run began on Friday in over 700 districts.
This mock immunisation exercise is taking place to find the best way to vaccinate people against COVID-19 ahead of the actual vaccination drive.
Sreoshi Mukherjee has more on this story...
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This mock immunisation exercise is taking place to find the best way to vaccinate people against COVID-19 ahead of the actual vaccination drive.
Sreoshi Mukherjee has more on this story...
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Uganda Police Rescue 89 People Confined in Church
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Ugandan Police have rescued 89 from a church located a few kilometers outside the capital Kampala. Many of those rescued were found chained and looked mentally unwell.
Isabel Nakirya reports
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Australia – International flights halved as mutant strain spreads
International passenger numbers flying to Australia will be reduced by 50% and people will have to wear masks on domestic flights, as the mutated strain of Covid 19 from the UK starts to spread.
A quarantine hotel worker in Brisbane tested positive to the highly contagious variant on Wednesday, sending the city in to a three-day hard lockdown this morning.
Shaun Bindley reports
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President Trump sees more high profile resignations
Education Secretary Betsy de Vos has become the second US cabinet member to resign in the wake of the riots in the US Capitol.
She joins Transport Secretary Elaine Chao who was the first, as well as several other administration officials, all who have decided it is time to distance themselves from the President of the United States.
From Washington Jagruti Dave reports.
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Hong Kong democracy activists say arrests won't stop their campaigning
Hong Kong democracy activists released on bail following sweeping police arrests this week, say they'll continue to campaign against the government. None of the 53 people arrested under the national security law on Wednesday has been charged.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Trump calls for healing and reconciliation after Capitol Hill riots he incited
President Trump is calling for "healing and reconciliation" in the United States, and claims his supporters - who rampaged through the US Capitol building on Wednesday- "do not represent" America.
The President has released a new video message, as calls grow for him to leave power.
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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Thursday, January 7, 2021
Boeing Settles 737 Max Criminal Charges with Department of Justice
Being has agreed to pay more than 2.5 billion dollars to settle criminal charges with the US Justice Department.
The DOJ says Boeing concealed information about its 737 Max airplanes.
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has this report from Oakland, California.
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White House Press Secretary tries to distance President Trump from supporters who stormed Congress
White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany has condemned supporters of US President Donald Trump who stormed the Capitol building on Wednesday.
Democrat and Republican lawmakers, though, say President Trump is responsible for inciting a mob to attack Congress.
Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson reports.
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U.S. markets hit new highs as Congress confirms Biden election win
The U.S. markets hit new record highs Thursday after Congress
confirmed Joe Biden's election victory.
Traders shrugged off Wednesday's unrest in the nation's capital,
instead focusing on the Biden presidency and some better-than-expected
economic data.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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confirmed Joe Biden's election victory.
Traders shrugged off Wednesday's unrest in the nation's capital,
instead focusing on the Biden presidency and some better-than-expected
economic data.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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UK PM CONDEMNS TRUMP
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has sharply criticised President Trump over the storming of the Capitol in Washington on Wednesday.
Olly Barratt reports from London.
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Biden calls assault on Washington one of darkest days in U.S. history
President-elect Joe Biden says the mob of President Trump's supporters
that stormed the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday are 'domestic terrorists.'
Four people died in what Biden calls one of the darkest days in the
nation's history.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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that stormed the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday are 'domestic terrorists.'
Four people died in what Biden calls one of the darkest days in the
nation's history.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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South African variant not showing signs of vaccine resistance
Multiple studies are being conducted on the South African Covid-19 variant. There are concerns that it may render existing vaccines ineffective, but the World Health Organisation has confirmed that there is currently no evidence to support this fear. Mark Roughton has more.
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Elon Musk Jumps to World's Richest Person Status
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has reportedly become the world's richest person. His net worth — more than 185 billion dollars.
Silicon Valley Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details.
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French government rules out full lockdown but extends Covid-19 containment measures
The French prime minister says that the nationwide curfew currently in place from 8pm-6am will last until at least the 20th January.
The government held a news conference to lay out its vaccination strategy and explain its extension of certain shutdown measures, such as keeping bars and restaurants closed until at least the middle of next month.
Ross Cullen has more from Paris.
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