Thursday, February 11, 2021

Crisis talks in London between EU and UK officials over Northern Ireland tensions

Crisis talks between the UK and European Union are taking place in London on Thursday, as Brussels warned it would be unwilling to make changes to post-Brexit arrangements for Northern Ireland. 

Tensions have been rising in the region, leading the UK to call for a "reset" on the rules that came into force on the 1st January. 

Lucy Hough has more from Brussels. 

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India and China begin scaling down troops along the border after months long stand-off

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India and China have agreed to partially disengage from key friction points in the Himalayas.

The two countries had locked horns last year after a border dispute turned ugly…

Resulting in the death of 20 Indian soldiers.

Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.

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UK GOVT UNDER FIRE OVER HOLIDAYS

The UK government's facing criticism for a lack of clarity on when and how international travel might be able to resume - and the prospect of summer holidays.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is due to set out a roadmap out of lockdown later this month.

But on Monday, tougher measures for international arrivals will begin - and holidays are currently illegal.

The UK has vaccinated over 13 million people, but the government is worried about new covid-19 variants circulating worldwide.

Health Secretary Matt Hancock says he's booked a summer holiday - but other cabinet ministers have said it's too early for people to make bookings.

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Tunnel rescue operations continue after Uttarakhand glacier disaster

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Four days after a glacier collapse caused devastating flooding in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand, rescue operations are continuing to try to reach more than 30 workers believed to be trapped in a tunnel.

Officials say that more than 200 people are still missing following the disaster, which claimed at least 32 lives.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Australia – Tense moments for WHO team in China

One of 14 scientists to have participated in the World Health Organisations investigation into the origins of the coronavirus in China has spoken of the difficulties involved.


Professor Dominic Dwyer says with the enormous body of data to analyse, it wasn't always easy to quantify some of the early results produced, and there were differences of opinion about how the research was presented.


Shaun Bindley reports


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Biden raises "fundamental concerns" with Xi over Xinjiang

The White House says US President Joe Biden has raised "fundamental
concerns" with China's President Xi Jinping over human rights abuses
in Xinjiang.

The two men spoke by phone on issues of shared cooperation, as well as
areas the new US president is keen to confront his Chinese counterpart
about.

As Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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As Nick Harper reports from Washington, President Biden intends to
stand up to Beijing.

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Trump impeachment: Democrats show graphic footage

US Democrats have accused former President Donald Trump of knowingly
encouraging a violent, armed insurrection of the US Capitol building -
stoking it for months ahead of the January attack.

On day two of his second impeachment trial Democrats have again shown
graphic footage of the riot.

The videos included police officers rushing lawmakers - including the
vice president Mike Pence - away from the approaching mob who were
searching for them, with plans to assassinate them.

And they played police radio traffic, with officers begging for
reinforcements as rioters stormed the Capitol building.

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Representative Madeleine Dean squarely blamed the former president for the riot.

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Wednesday, February 10, 2021

California identifies first cases of coronavirus variant first found in South Africa

California has identified its first two cases of the coronavirus variant initially found in South Africa, which has shown increased resistance to some vaccines.

The variant has now been found in at least four US states.

Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco.


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Dow hits new record high on inflation and earnings news

The Dow Jones has closed at a new record high with U.S. traders buoyed
by some muted inflation data.

And investors were also reacting to Twitter and Under Armor's
quarterly earnings results.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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US Department of Defense launches China strategy review


The US Department of Defense is setting up a task force to review its national security strategy towards China.

It's another sign that the new administration isn't softening its China policy after four years of tense relations during the Trump era.

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has more.

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US imposes sanctions on Myanmar military over coup

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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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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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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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.

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