Thursday, February 11, 2021

MEGHAN WINS COURT BATTLE OVER LETTER TO FATHER

The Duchess of Sussex has won a privacy court victory over the Mail on Sunday newspaper, for publishing extracts from a letter to her father.

In a statement, Meghan says the paper's publisher has been held to account for 'illegal and dehumanizing practices.'

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Jobless claims rise as benefit program applications jump

The number of Americans filing for first-time unemployment benefits
rose last week amid a wider jump in benefit applications.

This comes a day after the Chair of the Federal Reserve expressed his
concerns about the state of the U.S. labour market.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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NEW OBESITY DRUG A 'GAME CHANGER'

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Trials of a new drug targeting obesity have found it can cut body weight by up to 20 per cent. Semaglutide [PRON: Sem-a-gloo-tide] was found to suppress the appetite of those who took it in clinical trials. Laura Makin-Isherwood has more.


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House set to conclude oral arguments against Donald Trump in his second impeachment trial

Democrat House impeachment managers are set to conclude their oral arguments on Thursday in Donald Trump's second impeachment trial.


On Wednesday they delivered a graphic presentation of the riot at the US Capitol that the former president is accused of inciting.


Kate Fisher reports from Washington


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Uganda Heightens Alertness at its Border with DR Congo Over Ebola Scare

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Uganda has heightened its alertness at the border with the DRC after an ebola case was recorded in Butembu, a city in North Kivu Province.

The city is just 72km from the Ugandan border and its closeness could potentially be a risk to the spread of the virus.

Isabel Nakirya reports

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AMSTERDAM TOPPLES LONDON FROM SHARE TRADING TOP SPOT

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London is no longer at the top when it comes to being Europe's largest share trading centre. Amsterdam knocked the UK capital off the number one spot in January - as the Netherlands grabbed extra post-Brexit business. Laura Makin-Isherwood has more.


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UK government's mixed messages on summer holidays causing confusion

UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock says the government 'is doing all it can' to allow Britons to go on holiday this summer.


It's currently illegal for British citizens to go on holiday domestically or abroad under the current coronavirus restrictions.


Travelers who try to conceal journeys to high-risk countries could face jail sentences of up to 10 years.


Chris Jones has more in London 


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Kent variant of UK virus will "sweep the world," fears senior UK scientist

The coronavirus variant first found in the English country of Kent has "swept the UK" and is now on course to "sweep the world." 


That's according to the head of the UK's genetic surveillance programme, Professor Sharon Peacock, who says her work sequencing variants of the virus may be required for at least 10 years.


Our UK correspondent Benji Hyer reports from London. 


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Europe's oldest person celebrates 117th birthday after beating Covid-19

A French nun who is Europe's oldest person turns 117 today/on Thursday/on February 11.

It was a worrying start to the year for Lucile Randon as she tested positive for coronavirus last month but she displayed no symptoms and is now clear of the disease.

Ross Cullen reports from Paris.

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SECOND EBOLA CASE IN DRC

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Health officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo have confirmed a second case of Ebola in the east of the country.
Authorities say an elderly woman who came into contact with the first patient in the eastern town of Biena got infected and died on Tuesday.
Chris Ocamringa has more in this report....

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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.

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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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