U.S. stocks came off record highs set last week after a bad day of
trading for a number of tech giants.
Twitter shares slipped dramatically Monday after its decision to pull
President Trump's account.
William Denselow reports from New York
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Monday, January 11, 2021
FBI warns of armed protests ahead of US President-Elect Joe Biden's inauguration
The FBI is reportedly warning there could be armed protests at all 50 state Capitols in the US from 16th January onwards, just days before US President-Elect Joe Biden is due to be sworn into office.
Rebecca Foster reports from Washington.
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All-Virtual CES Tech Show Kicks Off
One of the world's largest consumer technology expos - CES - has opened, but for the first time in its history, the show will be all virtual.
The influential trade show is taking place amid a shift in personal tech that has been accelerated by the coronavirus pandemic.
Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco.
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Matt Hancock says UK is at 'worst point' of Covid-19 pandemic
UK Health secretary, Matt Hancock, has not ruled out tightening current lockdown restrictions.
He says the UK is now at the 'worst point of the pandemic'.
England is currently in its third national lockdown but hospitalizations are at their highest level since the outbreak began.
Matt Hancock says the government's goal to vaccinate 15 million of the most vulnerable people by mid-February is achievable.
However, the health secretary warned that people should not be complacent and should act 'as though they have the virus', to help protect the NHS and halt the spread of the virus.
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Majority of Americans want Trump out of office
An historic percentage of Americans want US president Donald Trump removed from office according to an assessment of polls conducted since riots at the Capitol.
An average across polls conducted since Wednesday and collated by CNN shows that 50% of Americans want Mr Trump to either be impeached, for the 25th Amendment to be invoked or for him to resign from office.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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US Democrats start second impeachment of Trump
US House Democrats have introduced an article of impeachment against
President Donald Trump, charging him with "inciting violence against
the government of the United States".
They blame him for inciting a mob of pro-Trump rioters who violently
stormed the US Capitol building on Wednesday, trying to overturn Joe
Biden's election win.
Trump is the first President in US history to face a second impeachment.
It comes after Democrats introduced a resolution calling for vice
president Mike Pence to remove the President by invoking the 25th
amendment.
That resolution was read out in the House of Representatives.
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Earlier Nancy Pelosi told CBS News President Trump had to be removed
as soon as possible.
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President Donald Trump, charging him with "inciting violence against
the government of the United States".
They blame him for inciting a mob of pro-Trump rioters who violently
stormed the US Capitol building on Wednesday, trying to overturn Joe
Biden's election win.
Trump is the first President in US history to face a second impeachment.
It comes after Democrats introduced a resolution calling for vice
president Mike Pence to remove the President by invoking the 25th
amendment.
That resolution was read out in the House of Representatives.
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Earlier Nancy Pelosi told CBS News President Trump had to be removed
as soon as possible.
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US plans to designate Houthis as terrorist organization
The US State Department intends to designate Houthi rebels fighting in
Yemen as a foreign terrorist organization.
However, aid groups warn the designation will exacerbate the
humanitarian crisis in the country.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Yemen as a foreign terrorist organization.
However, aid groups warn the designation will exacerbate the
humanitarian crisis in the country.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Germany criticises Trump Twitter ban, urges state regulation
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has criticised Twitter's decision to ban US President Donald Trump, describing it as a "problematic" breach of the fundamental right to free speech.
Lucy Hough has more.
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Biden picks career diplomat Burns for CIA Director
President-elect Joe Biden has picked William Burns to head the Central
Intelligence Agency.
Burns is a career diplomat having served as an ambassador to Russia and Jordan.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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Intelligence Agency.
Burns is a career diplomat having served as an ambassador to Russia and Jordan.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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PGA scraps Trump golf course tournament
The Professional Golfers' Association of America has scrapped plans to
hold a major tournament at a golf course belonging to President Donald
Trump.
They say it would have damaged the organization's brand.
Sarah Walton reports
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hold a major tournament at a golf course belonging to President Donald
Trump.
They say it would have damaged the organization's brand.
Sarah Walton reports
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Democrats poised to pass resolution to invoke 25th amendment
Democrats on Capitol Hill are doubling down on efforts to remove President Donald Trump from office this week, nine days before Joe Biden moves into the White House.
The strategy to remove President Trump is two-pronged: to pressure Vice President Mike Pence to invoke the 25th amendment against him, and impeach him for a second time.
House Democrats are poised to pass a resolution asking Mike Pence to act.
Nina-Maria Potts reports on what to expect:
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Starmer says there 'is more' the UK could do to halt virus
Current lockdown rules could be made more strict in the UK according to vaccine minister Nadhim Zahawi.
With daily positive cases in the UK soaring and hospital admissions stretching NHS resources, he says current rules are 'not boundaries to be pushed against'.
England's Chief Medical Officer, Chris Whitty, is warning the country is moving into the 'worst' weeks of the crisis.
Opposition Labour party leader, Keir Starmer, says there are areas that could be locked down further.
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Mass Vaccination Centres Open In England
Seven mass vaccination centres have opened in England, with the elderly and health care workers the first to be offered the jab.
The government is aiming to dramatically increase the number of people being vaccinated, as Coronavirus infection rates continue to rise.
John Bevir (Beaver) reports.
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ARMENIA, AZERBAIJAN, RUSSIA DISCUSSING FUTURE OF NAGORNO-KARABAKH
The leaders of Amenia, Azerbaijan, and Russia are meeting in Moscow to discuss the future of Nagorno-Karabakh.
War broke out over the disputed region in September, killing thousands of soldiers on both sides.
Russia brokered a ceasefire agreement and sent peacekeepers to the region, but the territory's long-term future is in the balance.
Stuart Smith reports from Moscow.
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Germany beefs up border controls to catch Covid-19 passengers
Foreign travellers to Germany are being told to prepare for stronger border controls as part of the country's response to the coronavirus crisis.
The government has introduced a new 'double-test' strategy for arrivals coming from risk areas.
In Berlin, Trent Murray has the details
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Nigerian Troops Kill Dozens of armed criminals in the country's northwest
The Nigerian military have killed more than 50 armed criminals in a village in the northwestern state of Zamfara. This is part of an ongoing effort to tackle banditry and cattle rustling in the northern part of the country.
Phil Ihaza reports in Abuja.
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UK OPENS MASS VACCINATION SITES
Seven mass vaccination centres are opening (on Monday) in the UK.
Around two million people have already received a jab, but the government's target is to vaccinate 15 million in the top priority groups by the middle of next month.
Hundreds more smaller vaccination sites are also due to open later this week.
The minister in charge of the vaccine roll-out, Nadhim Zahawi, says the operation is picking up pace.
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DRC RANGERS KILLED
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Officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo say armed men have killed six rangers and injured several others at Virunga National Park in the east of the country.
Local leaders have blamed the attack on a militia group that has been fighting for the control of land and mineral resources in that area. Chris Ocamringa has more...
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Eight Indian states grapple with a bird flu outbreak
Hundreds of birds have been found dead in at least eight Indian states and the government is now confirming it's avian influenza or a bird flu outbreak.
And in India's capital, as Neha Poonia reports, one of Asia's largest meat markets has been shut down.
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And in India's capital, as Neha Poonia reports, one of Asia's largest meat markets has been shut down.
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Hong Kong slams critics of its controversial national security law
The Hong Kong government is accusing foreign critics of the city's national security law of slander. The US, UK, Canada and Australia have jointly condemned the use of the law to arrest more than 50 activists and politicians last week.
But the Hong Kong government is dismissing that as double standards.
Richard Kimber reports.
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