US Senate Majority leader Chuck Schumer says Democrats have enough
support to pass the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill.
The White House is trying to get the stimulus package approved before
March 14th, the date 11 million Americans lose unemployment benefits.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Hong Kong authorities investigate death following Sinovac vaccine
Hong Kong's health authorities are investigating the death of a 63 year old man, two days after he received China's Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine.
Authorities say the man had a history of respiratory disease, and that it's too early to say if his death is connected to the jab.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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White House pulls budget chief nomination
The White House has pulled the controversial nomination of Neera
Tanden for the Cabinet position of budget chief, due to a lack of
support in the Senate.
Her nomination had faced opposition from both Republicans and Democrats.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Tanden for the Cabinet position of budget chief, due to a lack of
support in the Senate.
Her nomination had faced opposition from both Republicans and Democrats.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Australia – Rio Tinto chair will stand down following destruction of ancient caves
The Chairman of mining Giant Rio Tinto Simon Thompson says he will stand down over the destruction of the Juukan (Jookan) Gorge caves.
The company destroyed the 46,000 year old caves in Western Australia's Pilbara (Pilbruh) region last year, against the specific wishes of the areas traditional owners.
Shaun Bindley reports
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Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Biden: US will have enough vaccines by end of May
US President Joe Biden says his government will have enough Covid-19
vaccines available for every American by the end of May.
It's a month earlier than previously promised - but it will take
longer than that to inoculate everyone.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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vaccines available for every American by the end of May.
It's a month earlier than previously promised - but it will take
longer than that to inoculate everyone.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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FBI Director to Congress: 6th January Capitol attack was "domestic terrorism"
FBI Director Christopher Wray says the 6th January attack on the US Capitol was a clear act of "domestic terrorism."
Testifying to the US Senate, Wray also said there's no evidence that any of the rioters were from the anti-fascist group, Antifa.
Giles Gibson reports from Washington.
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U.S. stocks slip after Monday’s rally
U.S. stocks pulled back Tuesday after posting healthy gains the day before.
In a light day for economic data investors were watching the vaccine
rollout and some quarterly earnings reports.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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In a light day for economic data investors were watching the vaccine
rollout and some quarterly earnings reports.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Texas lifts mask mandate and reopens businesses 100 per cent
Texas is ending its mask mandate and reopening businesses 100 per cent, in a move that has health officials up in arms.
The coronavirus pandemic has killed more than 42,000 Texans- and the state is still recovering from a major storm in which millions lost power, energy and water.
Nina-Maria Potts reports:
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Search for unknown P.1. coronavirus variant carrier in England tracked to 379 homes in South East
The UK search for a missing person infected with the P.1. coronavirus variant first detected in Brazil has narrowed to 379 households in the South East of England.
The unidentified person tested positive for the virus but did not leave proper contact details on the Covid-19 home-test kit. The nationwide hunt comes amid concerns the variant could undermine herd immunity.
Chris Jones has more in London
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Pharma giant Merck expected to start manufacturing Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine in US
US President Joe Biden is expected to announce that pharmaceutical giant Merck will manufacture Johnson & Johnson's coronavirus vaccine.
As our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson reports, it's an unusual partnership for the two rival companies
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Oxford University begins Covid-19 vaccine trials on children
Trials to test the efficacy of the Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine on children are taking place this month.
300 children between the ages of six and 17 will be volunteering to take part in the clinical trials.
Chris Jones has more in London
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Third woman accuses New York Governor of sexual harassment
A woman in her 30s has accused New York's Governor Andrew Cuomo of
making unwanted advances towards her at a wedding in 2019.
This comes after two former aides accused the Governor of sexual
harassment triggering an investigation.
Cuomo received widespread praise last year for his handling of the
Covid-19 pandemic but has recently been accused of bullying and
withholding data relating to nursing home fatalities.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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making unwanted advances towards her at a wedding in 2019.
This comes after two former aides accused the Governor of sexual
harassment triggering an investigation.
Cuomo received widespread praise last year for his handling of the
Covid-19 pandemic but has recently been accused of bullying and
withholding data relating to nursing home fatalities.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Uganda Set to Receive COVID-19 Vaccines from COVAX
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Uganda has announced that it will receive its first batch of the Astrazeneca vaccines from the COVAX facility on 5th March.
The 864,000 doses will kick off the first phase of vaccination on 10th March with priority groups like health workers, teachers and the elderly.
Isabel Nakirya reports.
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US sanctions Russia over Navalny poisoning
The United States has sanctioned senior Russian government members
over the poisoning of Alexei Navalny.
The opposition figure is currently being held in jail.
Sarah Walton reports.
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over the poisoning of Alexei Navalny.
The opposition figure is currently being held in jail.
Sarah Walton reports.
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RUSSIA “WILL RECIPROCATE” ON US/EU SANCTIONS
Russia's Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov, says Russia will respond to US and EU sanctions "on the principle of reciprocity."
The sanctions come in response to the way Russia has dealt with opposition figure Alexey Navalny, who was poisoned last year and imprisoned last month.
The Foreign Minister says the sanctions are "illegitimate".
Stuart Smith reports from Moscow.
The sanctions come in response to the way Russia has dealt with opposition figure Alexey Navalny, who was poisoned last year and imprisoned last month.
The Foreign Minister says the sanctions are "illegitimate".
Stuart Smith reports from Moscow.
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EBOLA TRAVEL MEASURE
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Authorities in the US have imposed new public health requirements for travellers who have recently been in Guinea and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The move is aimed at preventing the spread of the Ebola disease which has been reported in the two countries. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.
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CASH BOOST FOR CULTURE IN UK BUDGET
The UK government is expected to commit more than £400m to arts venues in England, as part of this year's budget. The Chancellor Rishi Sunak will set out his economic plan in parliament tomorrow and says culture will be a significant driver for recovery. Laura Makin-Isherwood has more.
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UK government urged to reopen international travel to save tourism sector
The UK's government is being urged to restart international travel before May 17th.
If it doesn't, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) says its economy could lose billions.
Chris Jones has more in London
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UK considers bid for 2030 Football World Cup
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson believes it's the "right time" for Britain and Ireland to launch a joint bid to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
The government is set to pledge roughly $4m to kick-off the process in Wednesday's Annual Budget.
Benji Hyer has more details from London.
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France reverses stance on AstraZeneca vaccine for over-65s
The over-65s will now be able to have the AstraZeneca vaccine in France.
It's a change in stance on the issue - French president Emmanuel Macron said in January that the vaccine was "quasi-ineffective" for older age groups.
The French government had previously warned that the Anglo-Swedish company's vaccine may not be as safe and effective as other jabs - a viewpoint it has now clarified as more data has emerged.
Ross Cullen reports.
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