The Trump administration on Tuesday is expected to expand Covid-19
vaccination eligibility to anyone over the age of 65.
The move comes as the U.S. is experiencing a slower-than-expected
start to its vaccine rollout.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
US billionaire Sheldon Adelson dies
US billionaire Sheldon Adelson has died at the age of 87.
The casino magnate was one of President Trump's biggest backers.
Sarah Walton reports.
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The casino magnate was one of President Trump's biggest backers.
Sarah Walton reports.
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Democrats step up efforts to remove Trump as more violent plots surface
Vice President Mike Pence is under intense pressure to remove President Donald Trump from office immediately under the 25th Amendment- which would declare him unfit for office.
A vote to impeach the president will move forward on Wednesday if the Vice President fails to take action (which is highly likely).
Meanwhile there are mounting concerns over alleged plots to assassinate congressional lawmakers as authorities step up efforts to keep violent Trump supporters from protesting.
Nina-Maria Potts has more:
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EU says it has bought up all the doses it could
The EU's chief vaccine negotiator has said the EU has bought all the doses it could, with large quantities available in the second quarter of this year.
It comes amid criticism that the bloc has been slower to vaccinate its population than the UK and US.
Lucy Hough has more from Brussels.
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Sudan facing strain over Ethiopian refugees
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Humanitarian agencies say they need urgent international help to assist Sudan in hosting over 55,000 refugees who fled Ethiopia in the wake of a government military operation against the political leadership in the North Tigray region.
"Doctors without Borders " says the camps where the refugees are staying lack adequate shelter, food, water and other essential supplies .. including medical equipment.
Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa :
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Japan to expand state of emergency
Japan is preparing to expand its state of emergency in an effort to curb the rapid spread of COVID-19 across the country. The Prime Minister says Osaka, Hyogo and Kyoto prefectures will join the Tokyo region in its emergency status. Grace Lee has more from Tokyo.
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UK retailers see worst trading period in 25 years in 2020
2020 was the worst year on record for retailers in the UK.
Non-essential sales in traditional high street shops dropped by a quarter compared with 2019, due to the impact of the Coronavirus.
Chris Jones reports from London.
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Police in UK to crack down on Covid rule breakers
The UK's most senior police officer, Dame Cressida Dick, has condemned what she calls the "preposterous" behaviour of people breaking coronavirus lockdown regulations.
The Metropolitan Police commissioner warns that officers will now move more quickly to fine those flouting the rules.
Benji Hyer reports from London.
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'Largest illegal darknet' site taken offline, man arrested
German police say they have arrested a man who was behind a darkweb marketplace that traded drugs and other illegal goods.
It's believed the illegal website had over half a million users.
In Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
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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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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.
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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.
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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http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0112russiastrain-ss-generic.mp3UK 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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