More than 500,000 people have died from COVID-19 in the US, the highest death toll of any country.
The milestone comes just over a year after the country recorded its first death.
US correspondent Ira Spitzer reports.
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Monday, February 22, 2021
US COVID-19 death toll surpasses 500,000
Wife of "El Chapo" Arrested in US on Drug Trafficking Charges
The wife of Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman, former head of the Sinaloa drug Cartel, has been arrested at Dulles Airport in Virginia on international drug trafficking charges.
Emma Coronel Aisupuro is due to make her first court appearance via video link at a Washington DC District Court.
Jagruti Dave reports from the US capital.
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Emma Coronel Aisupuro is due to make her first court appearance via video link at a Washington DC District Court.
Jagruti Dave reports from the US capital.
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NASA releases stunning video of Perseverance's landing on Mars
NASA has released stunning video showing the landing last week of its rover Perseverance on the surface of Mars.
The pictures were taken from 4 separate cameras and provide unparalleled imagery of the red planet.
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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US markets end mixed with Dow near new high and Nasdaq logging losses
A tale of two extremes on Wall Street this session, with the Dow Jones near a record high but Nasdaq doing its worst day in a month.
This session, investors had their eyes on rising interest rates, a comeback from industrials and energy stocks.
Here's Liling Tan with Monday's Wall Street wrap.
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US brands Iran nuclear enrichment plan " a threat"
The United States says comments by Iran's Supreme Leader that the
country could increase uranium enrichment to 60% sound "like a
threat".
But the US State department spokesman Ned Price says Washington
doesn't plan to "lash out" in response.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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country could increase uranium enrichment to 60% sound "like a
threat".
But the US State department spokesman Ned Price says Washington
doesn't plan to "lash out" in response.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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Trump lashes out at Supreme Court after it allows grand jury access to his tax records
Former US president Donald Trump has lashed out at the US Supreme Court's decision after it decided to block a grand jury from accessing his tax returns.
Mr Trump described the move as a as the continuation of a politically motivated witch hunt.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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EU foreign ministers give the nod to new Russia sanctions over Navalny
Foreign ministers from EU countries have agreed to place further sanctions against Russian officials over the jailing of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny.
If the measures are approved by EU leaders in mid-March, it will mark the first time the EU has used a new sanctions regime for human rights abuses.
Lucy Hough has more from Brussels.
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UK PM sets out roadmap to end Covid-19 lockdown
Boris Johnson has unveiled his roadmap to lift coronavirus lockdown restrictions in England.
As he laid out his plans to Parliament, the UK Prime Minister said he hoped the nation was on a "one way road to freedom" after a "wretched year."
But, he warned that there was "no credible" route to totally eliminating coronavirus and achieving a "zero-COVID" status.
From London, Benji Hyer reports.
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ITALIAN AMBASSADOR KILLED IN DRC
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The Italian ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Congo has been killed along with his bodyguard and driver in an ambush in eastern DRC.
Ambassador Luca Attanasio was shot by unknown assailants on Monday morning as he travelled in a convoy of the World Food Programme. Chris Ocamringa has that report...
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Uganda's Bobi Wine Withdraws Election Petition
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Uganda's opposition politician Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine has ordered his team of lawyers to withdraw a court case challenging the results of the January, 14th presidential election.
The musician turned politician alleges the judges of the Supreme Court are biased.
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Supreme Court allows release of Trump tax returns
Former US President Donald Trump has suffered a serious defeat in his
attempt to protect his tax records.
The Supreme Court has ruled they must be turned over to New York's
state prosecutor.
Sarah Walton reports.
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attempt to protect his tax records.
The Supreme Court has ruled they must be turned over to New York's
state prosecutor.
Sarah Walton reports.
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Merrick Garland faces confirmation hearing to be next US Attorney General
Merrick Garland's Senate confirmation hearing to be the next U.S. Attorney General has kicked off in Washington.
The federal judge was nominated to the Supreme Court five years ago by then President Barack Obama...but Republicans blocked his path to confirmation.
Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has more.
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Boeing recommends grounding 777-model after engine failure
US plane maker Boeing has suspended operations of its 777 plane and
recommended airlines ground the aircraft.
It comes after an engine failure on a United Airlines flight over the
weekend that dropped debris over Denver.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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recommended airlines ground the aircraft.
It comes after an engine failure on a United Airlines flight over the
weekend that dropped debris over Denver.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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EU set to green-light fresh sanctions on Russia over Navalny jailing
The EU is expected to green-light fresh sanctions on Russia over the imprisonment of Alexei Navalny, as foreign ministers from the 27-nation bloc meet in Brussels for talks.
Ministers will also consider penalties against Myanmar officials over the recent coup, and discuss efforts to salvage the Iran nuclear deal.
Lucy Hough has more from Brussels.
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RUSSIAN LAWMAKERS TO MAKE INSULTING VETERANS CRIMINAL OFFENCE
Senior Russian lawmakers have proposed amending the law to make insulting WWII veterans a criminal offence.
According to the Vice Speaker of the lower house, Irina Yarovaya, the law should punish those who "humiliate the honour and dignity" of front-line soldiers.
It comes after Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny was fined eleven and a half thousand dollars for slandering a veteran, a charge he denies, and believes was politically motivated.
Stuart Smith has more from Moscow.
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According to the Vice Speaker of the lower house, Irina Yarovaya, the law should punish those who "humiliate the honour and dignity" of front-line soldiers.
It comes after Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny was fined eleven and a half thousand dollars for slandering a veteran, a charge he denies, and believes was politically motivated.
Stuart Smith has more from Moscow.
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UK PM Boris Johnson lays out lockdown exit strategy
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All schools in England will reopen next month as part of the Boris Johnnson's "cautious" plan to lift coronavirus lockdown restrictions.
The UK's Prime Minister is unveiling his finalised roadmap to Parliament on Monday, before addressing the nation in a news conference.
Benji Hyer has this preview from London.
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PRINCE PHILIP REMAINS IN HOSPITAL
The Duke of Edinburgh remains in hospital - having spent a sixth night away from Windsor. The 99-year-old was admitted to King Edward VII [the seventh] hospital last week following advice from his doctor. Laura Makin-Isherwood has the latest.
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Seven dead, black box, items recovered as military jet crash in Abuja
The government says they were on a rescue operation in Niger state which borders the country's capital.
Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja.
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UK GOVT TO REVEAL LOCKDOWN EASING 'ROADMAP'
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson will set out a plan to ease covid-19 lockdown restrictions later (Monday, approx 1530G).
It's a four-stage 'roadmap' that will begin with schools in England returning from March 8th.
Hospitality and non-essential retail may not fully reopen for weeks after that.
Vaccines minister Nadhim Zahawi says each phase of the unlocking will be contingent on the vaccine roll-out and the trajectory of the outbreak.
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AUSTRALIA: Rape scandal victims now number four
Australia's Parliamentary House rape scandal has deepened with a fourth
woman coming forward with allegations about the same man involved.
Arthur Stevens has more
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woman coming forward with allegations about the same man involved.
Arthur Stevens has more
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