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As one of his official acts in office, United States President Joe Biden has lifted the restrictions preventing Tanzanian nationals from applying for the Diversity Visa (DV) program that were issued in February 2020.
Isaac Lukando reports
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson says there is evidence that the coronavirus variant found in the UK may be linked with an increased mortality rate.
This comes as another 1,401 people have died in the UK within 28 days of testing positive for COVID-19.
Chris Jones has more in London.
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The US Senate has confirmed Lloyd Austin III as defense secretary.
He's the first Black American to hold that post.
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has that story.
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Baseball legend Hank Aaron has died.
He was a home run king who defied racism.
Rachel Silverman has this report from Oakland.
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Flood preparations in the UK are under way again as more heavy rain is expected next week after Storm Christoph devastated parts of North West England and Wales.
Emergency services are continuing to support communities where people were evacuated from their homes.
From London, Hannah Simpson reports.
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UK borrowing hit $46 billion last month, making it the highest December figure on record.
It's also the third highest monthly borrowing figure since records began in 1993.
Chris Jones has more in London.
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The release of the latest James Bond film has been delayed again because of the Coronavirus pandemic.
It's the 3rd time the opening date has been pushed back, in yet another blow to cinema owners.
John Bevir (Beaver) reports.
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Nissan has committed to keep making cars in the UK. The Japanese automobile manufacturer says its factory in Sunderland, in the north of England, will remain active in the long-term, thanks to the trade deal reached between Britain and the EU.
Nissan had previously issued warnings that if the UK left the EU without a deal, the resulting tariffs on cars and components would make the plant "unsustainable."
Our UK correspondent Benji Hyer reports.
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Laboratory tests on the coronavirus variant identified in South Africa confirm that the strain is capable of evading existing immune responses to COVID-19. Researchers stress that further testing is required to determine whether current vaccines will be less effective against the 501Y.V2 variant. Mark Roughton reports.
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