More than 25 priests and 60 nuns and two elders of the laity have died in Tanzania in the last two months after having coronavirus symptoms, the country's Catholic Church revealed.
Daniel Kijo reports.
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Friday, March 5, 2021
Cyprus to open its borders to Brits from 1st May
Cyprus has announced it will open its borders to vaccinated Brits from the start of May.
The Cypriot government says those in the UK who've received both Covid-19 jabs will be able travel to the Mediterranean island without restrictions from the first of the month.
Benji Hyer has the details from London.
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India sees a jump in the number of people wanting to get the COVID 19 vaccine
Private hospitals in Delhi are seeing a rise in the number of beneficiaries coming to take the COVID vaccine after the second phase of the immunisation drive kicked off earlier this week.
Over 1.7 million people have received a dose of the coronavirus vaccine in the last 4 days, according to the data released by India's Ministry of Health.
Sreoshi Mukherjee has more on this story...
Sreoshi Mukherjee has more on this story...
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The Democratic Republic of Congo has recorded 11 Ebola cases and 4 deaths since a resurgence of the virus was reported last month.
The new outbreak has put a strain on the country's health care system that is grappling with the Coronavirus and other epidemics. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.
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CRITICISM OVER 1% NHS PAY OFFER
The UK government's facing criticism for a 1% pay rise recommendation for health workers in England.
Opposition Labour says the plan is insulting, while unions say it's a 'kick in the teeth' after months of working through a pandemic.
The government says it's a sensible proposal at a time of 'huge pressure' for the economy.
Health minister Nadine Dorries insists it's a fair offer.
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Italy blocks export of 250,000 AstraZeneca doses to Australia
Italy has blocked an export of 250,000 doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine to Australia, in a move approved by the European Commission.
Australia has asked the EU's executive arm to review the decision.
It's the first time EU vaccine export controls have been used to block a shipment.
Lucy Hough has more.
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US governor's aides altered report to downplay elderly death toll
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's aides rewrote a report to cover up
the high number of Covid-19 related deaths among elderly residents in
care homes.
According to documents, advisers reduced the death toll figure by more
than 3,000.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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the high number of Covid-19 related deaths among elderly residents in
care homes.
According to documents, advisers reduced the death toll figure by more
than 3,000.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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Australia – Federal Court dismisses pelvic mesh appeal
Australia's federal court has dismissed an appeal by drug company Johnson & Johnson over the $2.6 million dollar judgement awarded to Australian women injured by faulty vaginal mesh implants.
The company was ordered to pay damages to three women in March last year.
Shaun Bindley reports.
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Hong Kong Electoral Reforms on NPC Agenda
A resolution on reforming Hong Kong's electoral system is on the agenda for the meeting of the National People's Congress, which kicks off today in Beijing.
Although there are still no specific details about what the reforms will entail.
Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.
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Although there are still no specific details about what the reforms will entail.
Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.
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US Senate votes to advance $1.9tr stimulus bill
The US Senate has voted to take up the coronavirus relief bill,
signaling the start of what could be days of debate.
Vice President Kamala Harris cast the deciding vote after a 50-50
split between Democrats and Republicans.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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signaling the start of what could be days of debate.
Vice President Kamala Harris cast the deciding vote after a 50-50
split between Democrats and Republicans.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Thursday, March 4, 2021
US Capitol Police request National Guard remain to protect lawmakers
US Capitol Police are requesting the National Guard remain for another
two months to protect lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
Around 5,000 troops are due to leave at the end of next week,
following the riot on January 6th.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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two months to protect lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
Around 5,000 troops are due to leave at the end of next week,
following the riot on January 6th.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Nasdaq turns negative for the year after another day of losses
It was another bad day for the U.S. stock market Thursday with the
Nasdaq turning negative on the year.
This comes as the chair of the Federal Reserve failed to ease Wall
Street's concerns over inflation.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Nasdaq turning negative on the year.
This comes as the chair of the Federal Reserve failed to ease Wall
Street's concerns over inflation.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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France extends weekend lockdown measure as Covid-19 cases increase
A third national Covid-19 lockdown is not "impossible', according to the French prime minister, who was speaking as the French government once again ruled out bringing in another nationwide confinement at the moment.
But France has imposed a weekend lockdown in the northern region around Calais. The southern city of Nice and the northern port of Dunkirk are already under the measure of Saturday-Sunday lockdowns, due to the flare-up in cases in both places.
Ross Cullen reports.
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PRESIDENT PUTIN: 2 MILLION VACCINATED IN RUSSIA
Russia's President Putin says over two million people in Russia have received its Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine.
But admitted that nine regions still haven't started vaccinations — despite the Russia-wide rollout beginning in December.
Stuart Smith reports from Moscow.
But admitted that nine regions still haven't started vaccinations — despite the Russia-wide rollout beginning in December.
Stuart Smith reports from Moscow.
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Germany approves Astrazeneca vaccine for elderly patients
Germany's vaccine authority has backtracked on its decision to only approve the Astrazeneca vaccine for adults aged under 65.
The group says updated data shows the jab is very effective in protecting elderly people from Covid-19.
The group says updated data shows the jab is very effective in protecting elderly people from Covid-19.
Trent Murray reports from Berlin
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Consumers, food services threw out 931 million tonnes of food in 2019 - UN report
An estimated 931 million tonnes of food were thrown out in 2019, according to the new Food Waste Index from the United Nations.
That accounts for 17 percent of all food available to consumers, and it's not just a rich nation problem.
UN correspondent Liling Tan reports.
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Jobless claims rise but less than expected
The number of Americans filing for first time unemployment benefits
ticked up slightly last week but less than analysts had expected.
Some blame the recent harsh winter weather seen across several states
including Texas for the spike in claims.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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ticked up slightly last week but less than analysts had expected.
Some blame the recent harsh winter weather seen across several states
including Texas for the spike in claims.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Threat to US Capitol from conspiracy theorists who believe Trump will be restored as president
Law enforcement are on guard for another assault on the US Capitol after receiving intelligence of a potential plot to breach the building.
Online chatter suggests conspiracy theorist group QAnon believes March 4th is the day that Donald Trump will be restored to the presidency.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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EU lawmakers agree to postpone Brexit deal ratification as row over Northern Ireland deepens
The European Parliament has postponed setting a date for ratifying the Brexit trade deal with the UK.
It comes as British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is accused of breaking international law for the second time over Northern Ireland.
Lucy Hough has more from Brussels.
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Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, 99, undergoes procedure in hospital
Prince Philip has undergone a successful procedure for a pre-existing heart condition.
Buckingham Palace says the Duke of Edinburgh would remain in hospital for treatment, rest and recuperation.
Benji Hyer has the latest from London.
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