U.S. stocks posted substantial gains Tuesday off the back of testimony
from Janet Yellen.
At her confirmation hearing, President-elect Joe Biden's pick for
Treasury Secretary called on Congress to pass another stimulus
package.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide.
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
US National Guard troops removed from inauguration over extremist links
Twelve US National Guard troops. who are helping to secure Joe Biden's
inauguration, have been removed from duty over possible links to
extremist groups.
The FBI has been vetting each of the 25,000 troops to ensure there is
no insider plot to derail Wednesday's swearing-in ceremony.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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inauguration, have been removed from duty over possible links to
extremist groups.
The FBI has been vetting each of the 25,000 troops to ensure there is
no insider plot to derail Wednesday's swearing-in ceremony.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Mitch McConnell says Capitol mob "was provoked" by President Trump
Mitch McConnell, the outgoing Senate majority leader, says the mob that attacked Congress earlier this month "was provoked" by US President Donald Trump.
Last week, the House of Representatives voted to impeach President Trump for the second time for "incitement of insurrection."
Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has more.
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UK records 1,610 Covid-19 related deaths
Another 1,610 people who tested positive for Covid-19 in the past 28 days have died in the UK.
That's the highest number since the beginning of the pandemic.
Chris Jones has more in London
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US Accuses China of Genocide
The US State Department has declared Chinese policies on Uighurs (WE-gurs) and other mostly Muslim ethnic minorities in the northwestern region of Xingiang (SHIN-jaang) constitute "genocide" and "crimes against humanity."
The majority of the inhabitants of Xingiang are ethnically and culturally distinct from the Han Chinese majority.
As US Correspondent Rachel Silverman reports, this State Department declaration comes on the last full day of the Trump administration.
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Tanzania's President John Maguful urges farmers to increase food production, predicting global food scarcity due to Covid-19
The Tanzanian leader urged farmers to take advantage of the reduced production by the largest food-producing countries in the wake of health restrictions imposed across the world.
Daniel Kijo reports.
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Senate begins confirmation hearings for 5 Biden cabinet nominees
The US Senate has begun considering five of President-elect Joe Biden's key cabinet nominees, the day before he's due to take office.
The Republican-controlled Senate has moved more slowly to schedule confirmation hearings than it has for previous presidents.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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Nigeria expecting additional 10 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine
Nigeria's minister of health says the country has requested 10 million Covid-19 vaccine doses from the African Union (AU) which has secured millions of doses on behalf of African countries.
Correspondent Phil Ihaza reports in Abuja
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EU unveils plans for vaccine surplus distribution scheme with Africa
The WHO has warned some African nations may not receive vaccine supplies until 2022 2023, under the current plans of its COVAX facility designed to ensure fair distribution.
The European Union has said it wants to set up a mechanism to allow the sharing of surplus Covid-19 vaccines with Africa and poorer neighbours.
Lucy Hough has more from Brussels.
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Pfizer dismisses New York’s vaccine appeal
Covid-19 vaccine maker Pfizer has dismissed New York's attempts to buy
more doses directly from the company.
Pfizer says that any plans to sell more vaccines will have to be done
through the federal government.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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more doses directly from the company.
Pfizer says that any plans to sell more vaccines will have to be done
through the federal government.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Schools in Ghana reopen amid COVID-19 pandemic.
Schools have reopened in Ghana after months of closure due to the coronavirus pandemic. While many students are happy to be back in school, there are fears of a potential spread of infections. Health experts say the country is inching towards a second wave of the pandemic as its COVID-19 case count continues to rise.
Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports from Accra.
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Capitol rioter charged with conspiracy
The first charges of conspiracy have been brought against a man
accused breaking into the US Capitol building.
He's also been accused of planning more attempts to disrupt the
inauguration of President Joe Biden.
Sarah Walton reports
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accused breaking into the US Capitol building.
He's also been accused of planning more attempts to disrupt the
inauguration of President Joe Biden.
Sarah Walton reports
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Jailed Navalny makes accusations about Putin's wealth
Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny has released a new investigation into President Vladimir Putin's wealth. The video, which accuses the president of bribery, emerged two days after Navalny was arrested. Stuart Smith has more.
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Security tight in Washington with one day until inauguration
With one day to go until inauguration, US President Elect Joe Biden is making his way to Washington, where the streets remain heavily militarized.
Our correspondent Nick Harper is on the scene.
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Around 1 in 10 tested positive for Covid-19 antibodies across UK in December
New data shows that roughly 1 in 10 people across the UK tested positive for Covid-19 antibodies in December.
That's almost double the rate from October.
Chris Jones has more in London.
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UK PM glad that Trump lost election, says ex Civil Service head
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is relieved that Donald Trump was not re-elected for a second term as US president.
That's according to the former head of UK's Civil Service Mark Sedwill, who says that a Trump victory "would not have been to the benefit" of British and European security, trade or environment issues.
From London, Benji Hyer reports.
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Merkel asks state leaders to extend Germany's lockdown
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has convened a meeting of state leaders to seek approval to extend Germany's lockdown until February.
The country continues to battle a winter resurgence of Covid-19, with lawmakers saying it remains too early to start lifting restrictions.
Trent Murray reports from Berlin
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FORMER DRC ELECTION CHIEF ARRESTED
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Security officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo have arrested the former head of the electoral commission for making critical remarks about the country's President.
Ngoy Mulunda was arrested on Monday for describing President Felix Tshisekedi as a dictator.
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UK: 4M+ RECEIVE VACCINATIONS
The UK government says its vaccination programme will still prioritise giving covid-19 jabs to the oldest patients - even as it starts to move down the age ranges.
Over 4 million people have now received a first vaccine dose.
But while the over-70s are now beginning to be offered jabs, some over-90s are still yet to be vaccinated.
The government has a target of giving first doses to its four top priority groups by the middle of February.
Cabinet minister Brandon Lewis it's about moving through the cohorts as efficiently as possible.
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RWANDA CAPITAL PUT UNDER LOCKDOWN
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Rwanda's capital Kigali has been put under a fifteen-day lockdown following an acute rise in coronavirus numbers. The government says the restriction will take immediate effect. Leon Solomon reports
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