India's top court halts implementation of controversial farming reforms

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India's top court has suspended the three controversial farm laws until further notice.

Tens of thousands of farmers are protesting against reforms that they claim are pro-big business.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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First batches of COVID 19 Vaccines Dispatched to Cities Across India

The first batches of the Oxford-Astrazeneca Covishield vaccine have reached the Indian capital of Delhi, as well as 12 other cities across the country... as India gears up for one of the largest adult vaccination drives in the world.

Sreoshi Mukherjee has more on this story...

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FACEBOOK SHUTS ACCOUNTS IN UGANDA, INTERNET ACCESS SLOW

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Facebook has taken down numerous accounts in Uganda days ahead of a tense election. The accounts are associated with President Yoweri Museveni's supporters. There are also fears of internet disruption going into Thursday's Presidential elections. Leon Solomon reports from Uganda's capital Kampala

 

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Uganda Military Raid Bobi Wine's Home Ahead of Thursday Polls

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The Ugandan military has raided the home of opposition politician Robert Kyagulanyi as he was doing a live radio interview with a Kenyan based FM station.  

The singer-turned politician has in the past decried harassment from security officers in the run up to the 14 January elections.

Bobi wine will be facing off with the incumbent President Yoweri Museveni… who has been in power for more than 35years.

Michael Baleke has more from Kampala.

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Capital Riot: Buhari asked to place travel ban on Trump

Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari has been asked to place a travel ban on the President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, over his role in the Capitol Hill riot.

Correspondent Phil Ihaza, reports in Abuja.

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Mozambique President Felipe Nyusi in Tanzania today for a two-day official visit

President Nyusi is in Chato in Geita Region where he met his host, President John Magufuli. Diplomatic ties will be on the agenda, especially on key areas of bilateral relations including economy, politics, and social affairs as outlined by the founding fathers of the ruling parties in both countries.

Daniel Kijo reports.

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South Africa clamps down on land borders

South Africa returned to an adjusted Covid-19 Alert Level 3 on 28 December. Restrictions were due to be reviewed on 15 January, but a surge in infections has forced government to respond sooner. On Monday night, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced several changes to Level 3 restrictions. Mark Roughton has details.

 

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GLOBAL EBOLA VACCINE STOCKPILE

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Four leading international health organisations have announced the establishment of a global Ebola vaccine stockpile to contain future epidemics.

The World Health Organisation says the stockpile will ensure timely access to vaccines for populations at risk during outbreaks. Chris Ocamringa has more...

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FBI WARNS OF ARMED PROTESTS

The FBI is warning armed protesters are planning to demonstrate in the capitals of all 50 US states, in the run-up to Joe Biden's inauguration as president.

There are fears of more violence after Donald Trump supporters stormed Congress.

Our Washington correspondent Simon Marks says the security services have released details of their concerns.

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RUSSIA DISCOVERS NEW STRAIN OF COVID-19

A new strain of Covid-19 has been discovered in Russia, in a woman with a weakened immune system.

It's the only identified case, meaning researchers are unable to draw any conclusions about the rate of mutation, how quickly it spreads, or any change in mortality.

Stuart Smith reports from Moscow.

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UK POLICE WARN OF TOUGHER COVID ENFORCEMENT

Police chiefs in the UK say they're likely to start handing out more fines for breaches of covid-19 lockdown restrictions.

The government is also considering tougher measures because of concerns about public compliance.

Infection rates continue to climb across the UK with the entire country under some form of lockdown.

But shadow health secretary Jonathan Ashworth says there's still a lack of clarity around existing rules.

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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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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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