The US House of Representatives is preparing to deliver the article of
impeachment against Donald Trump, for inciting the riot at the Capitol
building.
His second impeachment trial - a first for any US president - will
start in two weeks time.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Monday, January 25, 2021
WHO warns of poor health access in Ethiopia's North
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The World Health Organization is warning that conflict in Ethiopia's northern Tigray province could lead to the spread of deadly diseases there.
It says the disruption of health services could expose the citizens to illness.
The government launched a military operation in the region last November and humanitarian access has been a challenge since.
Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa:
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Chelsea FC sack Frank Lampard as manager
Chelsea Football Club have sacked manager Frank Lampard after 18 months in charge, with the London club ninth in the English Premier League.
However, the former captain's status as an "important icon" remains "undiminished" despite his dismissal, according to Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich.
Our UK correspondent Benji Hyer has the details.
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CHELSEA SACK LAMPARD
Frank Lampard has been sacked as head coach of Premier League side Chelsea.
He'd been in charge at Stamford Bridge for 18 months.
Olly Barratt reports from London.
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India-China engaged in a "minor-face-off" confirms Indian army; several soldiers reported injured
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Indian and Chinese soldiers clashed along India's Northern border last week, the army confirmed today…
Calling the skirmish, a "minor-face-off".
This, as the two countries have been holding talks to resolve the border crisis that been going on for more than 9 months now.
Ishan Garg has more.
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Russia defies US sanctions by resuming work on gas pipeline in Baltic sea
A Russian ship has resumed work on a gas pipeline connecting Russia to Europe - defying US sanctions introduced in the final days of the Trump administration.
The work on the controversial project comes just days after lawmakers in Brussels called on the EU to halt construction on the pipeline as a response to the Kremlin's violent crackdown on opposition groups.
Trent Murray reports from Berlin
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UGANDA COURT ORDERS SECURITY TO LEAVE BOBI WINE PREMISES
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The High Court in Uganda has ordered the police and military to vacate the compound of former Presidential Candidate Robert Kyagulanyi popularly known as Bobi Wine.
Bobi wine and his wife have been under house arrest since the country went to the polls on January 14.
Leon Solomon reports from Kampala
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MPs revolt on school closures, as UK government tackles criticism of Covid border policy and vaccines rollout
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing pressure on three fronts this week, as MPs challenge the government on school closures, the UK's border policy and the country's vaccine rollout.
Benji Hyer has this round-up from London.
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MOSCOW POLICE INVESTIGATING VIOLENCE AGAINST OFFICERS AT PRO-NAVALNY RALLY
Moscow has opened an investigation into acts of violence against law enforcement during a protest on Sunday.
A representative of its Investigative Committee says all illegal activities will be assessed.
State media reports snowballs, bottles, flares and ice were thrown at police officers.
Stuart Smith has more from Moscow.
A representative of its Investigative Committee says all illegal activities will be assessed.
State media reports snowballs, bottles, flares and ice were thrown at police officers.
Stuart Smith has more from Moscow.
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French government considers new national lockdown
The French government will be holding crucial meetings this week as pressure grows on ministers to impose a third national lockdown.
The head of the national Scientific Council, which advises the government on the pandemic, says France is at a 'virus emergency point'.
Ross Cullen reports from Paris.
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South Africa added to US travel ban
President Joe Biden is re-imposing travel bans on most non-US citizens who have been in Brazil, Ireland, the UK, and any of the European Union nations. Travel from South Africa will also be banned. Mark Roughton reports.
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Ugandan Army Kills 189 Al Shabaab Fighters in Somalia
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The Ugandan Army says it killed 189 Al Shabaab fighters in an attack at their base, South West of the capital Mogadishu.
Ugandan Troops are part of the African Union peacekeeping force in Somalia - AMISOM that are supporting the government against the militant group.
Isabel Nakirya reports.
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Ugandan Troops are part of the African Union peacekeeping force in Somalia - AMISOM that are supporting the government against the militant group.
Isabel Nakirya reports.
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President Buhari tells ECOWAS leaders to prioritise indigenous development of COVID-19 vaccines
Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has called on the Member States of the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) to accelerate efforts towards developing their own vaccines against COVID-19.
Correspondent Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja.
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Correspondent Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja.
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UK TO DECIDE ON HOTEL QUARANTINE
The UK government is due to make a decision this week on whether to enforce hotel quarantine for all international arrivals.
Ministers will meet to discuss the proposals on Tuesday.
Some are calling for border measures to be strengthened because of the possibility of new covid-19 variants that could evade vaccines.
Cabinet minister Therese Coffey says decisions haven't been made yet.
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PRESIDENT BIDEN LIFTS TRUMP’S TANZANIA DIVERSITY VISA BAN
As one of his official acts in office, United States President Joe Biden lifted the restrictions preventing Tanzanian nationals from applying for the Diversity Visa Program that were issued in February 2020
Daniel Kijo reports.
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DRC SANCTIONS LIFTED
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Organisations fighting against corruption in the Democratic Republic of Congo have criticised former US President Donald Trump for cancelling sanctions imposed on an Israeli mining tycoon accused of carrying out corrupt and secretive activities in the central African nation. The sanctions issued against Dan Gertler were lifted just five days before Mr. Trump left office.
Chris Ocamringa has more...
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India-China resume talks after two months to resolve the border crisis
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India and China have resumed talks to resolve the border crisis after two months.
The two countries locked horns in May last year as violent clashes along India's northern border led to the death of 20 Indian soldiers.
Ishan Garg has the latest from New Delhi.
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Japan virus surge leaves 15,000 on waiting lists for hospitals or accommodation
A new survey by Kyodo news has found that at least 15,000 people were on waiting lists for a hospital or designated accommodation after testing positive for coronavirus earlier this month. Public health centres have been swamped with a surge in cases, with 11 prefectures under a state of emergency. Grace Lee has more.
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Lawmakers question Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID relief package
A group of bipartisan lawmakers has met with White House officials to discuss US President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion dollar COVID relief package.
Biden is looking for cross party consensus to get his plan through Congress, but as our Washington correspondent Jagruti Dave reports, he is already facing some challenges.
From Washington Jagruti Dave reports.
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Hong Kong government considers more COVID-19 lockdowns
The Hong Kong government says it may enforce more lockdowns, after temporarily shutting down a high-risk COVID-19 district at the weekend. Mass compulsory testing of more than 7,000 residents there identified 13 new cases of the virus. All those who tested positive are now in quarantine, along with their recent close contacts.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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