US President Joe Biden has announced sanctions on the military leaders
in Myanmar following the coup.
The US government is calling for the immediate release of the
politicians detained by the military including leader Aung San Suu
Kyi.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Wednesday, February 10, 2021
South Africa is switching vaccines
South Africa's frontline healthcare workers will have to wait a little
longer to receive lifesaving Covid-19 vaccinations. Minister of Health Dr
Zweli Mkhize has announced that the Oxford/AstraZenica vaccine is being
replaced by the Johnson & Johnson vaccine for the country's first phase of
Covid-19 vaccinations. Mark Roughton has details.
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longer to receive lifesaving Covid-19 vaccinations. Minister of Health Dr
Zweli Mkhize has announced that the Oxford/AstraZenica vaccine is being
replaced by the Johnson & Johnson vaccine for the country's first phase of
Covid-19 vaccinations. Mark Roughton has details.
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White House says B117 variant could become dominant in US by end of March
The White House Coronavirus Response Team says the B117 coronavirus variant - first identified in the UK - could become dominant in the US by the end of March.
Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson reports.
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Georgia opens criminal investigation into Trump's call to 'find more votes'
As his second impeachment trial continues in Washington, a new criminal investigation against former president Donald Trump has opened in the state of Georgia.
The probe relates to a phone call Mr. Trump made on January 2nd, when he instructed Georgia's secretary of state to 'find more votes' in Trump's favor, in an attempt to de-legitimize Joe Biden's presidential win.
Our US correspondent Rebecca Foster reports.
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Boris Johnson Warns Of Need For Top Up Jabs
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has warned there will be a need to re-vaccinate the public in the autumn to protect against new strains of Covid-19.
The announcement comes as the Transport Secretary was forced to defend plans to introduce jail sentences for those flouting new travel rules.
Sophie Peachey has more.
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Donald Trump's second impeachment trial continues Wednesday after Senate votes its constitutional
Donald Trump's second impeachment trial will go ahead in the US Senate on Wednesday after a vote passed declaring it constitutional.
The House impeachment managers will begin laying out their case that the former president incited his supporters ahead of a deadly riot at the US Capitol.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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China bristles at U.S. reaction to WHO Covid-19 investigation
China has urged the United States to allow a World Health Organization
team into the country to continue its investigation into the origins
of the Covid-19 pandemic.
This comes after the U.S. said it wanted to see the findings from a
WHO mission that has just concluded in Wuhan, China.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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team into the country to continue its investigation into the origins
of the Covid-19 pandemic.
This comes after the U.S. said it wanted to see the findings from a
WHO mission that has just concluded in Wuhan, China.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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Protest in Ethiopia's North
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Soldiers have opened fire on an anti government protest in Ethiopia's Northern region, killing one person, according to medical personnel in the region.
A military offensive launched by the government against regional forces in November last year has triggered a humanitarian crisis .
Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa
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Uganda Restores Social Media, Facebook Remains Shut
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The Ugandan Government has restored social media platforms after close to a month, except for Facebook that still remains off.
A total blackout on the internet was imposed just before the January 14th election that was marred by irregularities.
The government said the shutdown was intended for the security of the country during the election.
Isabel Nakirya reports.
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RUSSIA DECLINES INVITE TO JOIN EUROPEAN SECURITY SEMINAR
Russia will not send a delegation to a major European military seminar due to "unfriendly policies of the West", according to its defence ministry.
The OSCE brings together 57 member states to talk about military activities and diplomacy.
It takes place every five years, but for the first time in its 30 year history Russia will not be joining.
Stuart Smith reports from Moscow.
The OSCE brings together 57 member states to talk about military activities and diplomacy.
It takes place every five years, but for the first time in its 30 year history Russia will not be joining.
Stuart Smith reports from Moscow.
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UK's Prince Charles and his wife Camilla receive first dose of Coronavirus vaccine
Members of the British Royal Family, Prince Charles, and his wife Camilla, have both received their first dose of a Coronavirus vaccine.
Both are in their 70s and so are within the top four priority groups set out by the UK government.
Chris Jones has more in London.
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UK COVID SENTENCES MORE SEVERE THAN FOR VIOLENT OFFENCES
The UK government has come under fire for its decision to introduce lengthy jail sentences for travellers that break strict quarantine rules on their return from overseas.
Anyone caught lying about having travelled through a country on the UK's 'red list' could face up to ten years in prison - a longer term than some violent offences. Laura Makin-Isherwood has more.
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Gunmen kill 23 people in several communities in Kaduna, northwest Nigeria
At least 23 people have died and many others have been injured after gunmen attacked communities in Kaduna State, in northwestern Nigeria.
This follows heightened raids by the Nigeria military in the region to halt persistent attacks.
Correspondent Phil Ihaza reports in Abuja.
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EU Commission chief apologises for Northern Ireland blunder
The EU Commission chief has apologised for triggering a Brexit clause that would have limited export controls from Europe into Northern Ireland.
Speaking at the European Parliament in Brussels, Ursula Von Der Leyen said the EU had been overconfident that vaccine supplies would be delivered on time.
Lucy Hough has more.
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UK DEFENDS NEW BORDER POLICIES
The UK government is defending the threat of up to 10 years in jail for people who lie about having recently traveled to a red-listed Covid-19 hotspot.
It's part of new restrictions on international travel - including mandatory hotel quarantine for arrivals from red-listed locations from Monday.
The opposition Labour Party says all international arrivals should have to isolate in a hotel.
But many Conservative MPs are raising concerns about draconian jail sentences, and are asking for details about how and when restrictions on international travel can be unwound.
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps says it's an appropriate maximum punishment.
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Twitter blocks hundreds of accounts after Indian government's orders
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Twitter has blocked hundreds of accounts after a run-in with the Indian government.
Authorities had asked the social media giant to suspend accounts that it says are being controlled by foreign secessionist forces.
But Twitter maintains that it's committed to freedom of speech as Ishan Garg tells us from New Delhi.
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Australia - Football club president resigns after failing to adquately address racism.
The president of Australias most popular football club has stepped down, following the release of its report into systemic racism within the organisation.
The investigation began midway through 2020 after brazilian born player Heretier Lumumba accused the club and its president Eddie McQuire, of failing to deal with the racism to which he'd been exposed, during his ten years as a player at the Collingwood Australian Football club.
Shaun Bindley reports
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Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Senate votes that Trump's impeachment trial is constitutional
The US Senate has voted in favor of proceeding with the impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump, rejecting his lawyers' claims that the process is unconstitutional.
6 Republican Senators sided with Democrats in a move that will infuriate the former President.
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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US Senate votes to move ahead with Trump impeachment
In a vote the US Senate has declared that Donald Trump's second
impeachment trial is constitutional and can go ahead.
But voting suggests there will not be enough support to convict the
former president after the arguments are heard.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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impeachment trial is constitutional and can go ahead.
But voting suggests there will not be enough support to convict the
former president after the arguments are heard.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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US markets closed mixed as eyes on Biden stimulus plan
US markets closed the day mixed, as the tech rally eased and investors moved into sectors that could benefit from stimulus plans under Congressional consideration.
Here's Liling Tan in New York with the Wall Street round-up.
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