Indian state of Maharashtra imposes curbs to tackle Covid-19 surge

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The Indian state of Maharashtra, of which Mumbai is the capital, is introducing new restrictions to try to tackle a surge in the number of Covid-19 cases.

Out of 14,199 confirmed coronavirus infections recorded in India in the past 24 hours, almost half were in Maharashtra.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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India-China pull back troops from disputed border area

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India and China are pulling troops back from disputed areas in the Himalayas…

Where the two countries had locked horns since May last year…

After a flare-up resulted in the death of 20 Indian and at least 4 Chinese soldiers.

Ishan Garg reports on the disengagement from New Delhi.

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Japan grounds Boeing 777 jets after engine breakup

Japan has asked airlines to stop flying some Boeing aircraft in and
out of the country, after the engine on a US flight broke up in the
air.

The US Federal Aviation Administration has also called for increased
inspections on the jets.

Sarah Walton reports.

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US approaches 500,000 Covid-19 deaths

The United States is on the verge of surpassing half a million deaths
from Covid-19.

The country has recorded more fatalities from the virus than any other
in the world.

Sarah Walton reports.

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WHO calls on Tanzania to release COVID-19 Data

The World Health Organization (WHO) is calling on Tanzanian authorities to release COVID-19 data and implement public health measures to break the chain of transmission of the deadly virus.

Isaac Lukando reports.

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Biden takes aim at Trump during Pfizer plant visit

US President Joe Biden has criticised Donald Trump, saying he failed to put in place a vaccination plan for the country.

Mr Biden made the comments during a visit to a Pfizer vaccination plant in Michigan, where he also made the case for his stimulus plan.

Our Correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.

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Kim Kardashian files for divorce from Kanye West

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian West has filed for divorce from her husband, musician Kanye West, after nearly seven years of marriage.

The celebrity couple's relationship woes have been the subject of tabloid speculation for months.

US correspondent Ira Spitzer reports.

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Coronavirus relief package to attract traders attention in week ahead [PREVIEW]

Focus on Wall Street this week will be on whether Democrats in the
House of Representatives can pass a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief
package.

It's been a priority for Democrats since President Biden took office
and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said a vote could happen later this
week.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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G7 PLEDGE TO INTENSIFY COVID COOPERATION

The UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has asked world leaders to move together in order to beat the global pandemic. 

Boris Johnson made the plea while hosting a virtual G7 meeting from 10 Downing Street. Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.

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Biden signals US's return to global stage at meeting of European Leaders

US President Joe Biden has called for a restoration of the transatlantic partnership in his first major international speech since taking office.

He spoke at the Munich Security Conference, after attending a virtual gathering of the G7 leaders, sending the message that "America is back" after four years of isolationism under Donald Trump.

President Biden also reaffirmed the US's commitment to NATO and said America needed to work with its European Allies on several foreign policy challenges.

Among them, tensions with China.

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And he said the international community needed to address Iran's "destabilising activities across the middle east" and reiterated the US's willingness to meet with Iran to discuss a return to the 2015 nuclear deal.

Biden tells G7 and Munich Security Conference "America is Back"

Attending his first international events as President, Joe Biden has told a virtual gathering of G7 leaders and the Munich Security Conference that America is committed to multilateralism after the isolationist approach of his predecessor.

He addressed a range of shared concerns with his European partners including climate change, the coronavirus pandemic as well as tensions with China, Russia and Iran.

Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.

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Pfizer seeks approval to ease Covid-19 vaccine distribution

New data suggests Pfizer and BioNTech's Covid-19 vaccine can be stored
in freezers rather than ultra-cold storage facilities.

And a study suggests the vaccine is 85 percent effective after a single dose.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports from New York.

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US officially rejoins Paris Climate Deal

The United States has officially rejoined the Paris Climate Agreement.

America's re-entry into the global pact brings one the world's largest emitter of greenhouse gases back into the fight to curb global warming.

Here's UN correspondent Liling Tan on what this means for America, and the world. 

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Millions of Texans now face water crisis after devastating winter storm

Power has returned to millions of Texan homes following a devastating winter storm that has swept across parts of the southern United States.

However Texas is now facing a water crisis with several cities under a boil water order.

Our correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.

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Harry and Meghan make final split with British Royal Family

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will not return as working members of the Royal Family. 

It means Prince Harry and Meghan will also return their honorary military appointments and patronages.

The couple sent shockwaves through the monarchy when they announced last January that they'd be stepping back as senior royals and instead try to become financially independent.

Benji Hyer has the latest from London. 

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UBER LOSES COURT APPEAL

The UK's Supreme Court has ruled that Uber drivers should not be considered outside contractors, but company staff. The decision means drivers should be entitled to basic rights of employment. Laura Makin-Isherwood has more.

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Prince Philip spends a third night in hospital

The British Queen's husband, Prince Philip, has spent a third night in hospital after he fell ill on Tuesday.

The Duke of Edinburgh, who is 99, is expected to stay in hospital over the weekend.

Chris Jones has more from London

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UK PM Boris Johnson to chair G7 meeting

*NOTE -- THE MEETING IS SCHEDULED FOR 14GMT-16GMT FRIDAY, AFTER WHICH THIS VOICER WILL BE DATED*

Boris Johnson is pledging to donate most of Britain's surplus vaccine supply to developing countries, as he chairs the first top-level meeting of the UK's G7 Presidency.

The Prime Minister will convene a virtual call with the leaders of the US, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Japan.

It's the first meeting of the group since April 2020, and the coronavirus pandemic will be top of the agenda, as Benji Hyer reports from London. 

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German Health Minister gives Covid-19 update in Berlin

Germany's Covid-19 infection rate continues to decline, with the latest daily data pointing to a four-month low. 

But the country's Health Minister has warned against an early of easing restrictions, saying Germany and Europe, are not out of the woods yet. 

Trent Murray reports from Berlin 

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DRC SEXUAL ABUSE SCANDAL

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The European Commission says it has collected more than two dozen documents of alleged sexual abuse by aid agencies operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The documents are linked to allegations made by Congolese citizens during an Ebola outbreak that occurred in eastern DRC between 2018 and 2020.

Chris Ocamringa has that report.

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