Tuesday, January 12, 2021

Indian banks' bad loans could be set to double amid pandemic

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India's central bank warns that banks may see bad loans almost double, despite signs of a pick up in economic activity.  

This is because businesses in the country have been hard hit by the pandemic and Covid-19 lockdown restrictions, leaving many companies and individuals struggling to repay loans.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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WHO's COVID-19 Probe Team to Visit Wuhan this Week

China has confirmed that the World Health Organization's team of international experts tasked with probing the origins of COVID-19 will arrive there on Thursday.

It comes after authorities previously delayed the team's arrival over what was described as a misunderstanding.

Patrick Fok reports.

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US returns Cuba to list of state sponsors of terror

The Trump administration has put Cuba back on the list of state sponsors of terror.

 

As our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave reports, this could complicate incoming President Joe Biden's plans forge a new relationship with the communist country

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Monday, January 11, 2021

Acting US Homeland Security Chief Resigns

Acting US Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf has resigned. 

Wolf's departure comes one week before Inauguration Day and massive security concerns following the siege on the Capitol. 

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has that story. 


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As impeachment begins, FBI warns of imminent attacks across America by Trump supporters

Democrats say they remain hopeful that it will be possible to put President Trump on trial in the Senate shortly after his expected impeachment later this week.


The President is being accused of insurrection after he incited last Wednesday's riot that led the US Congress building to be ransacked.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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U.S. markets pull back from record highs

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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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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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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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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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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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.


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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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