Wednesday, March 10, 2021

EU and UK in fresh row over vaccine nationalism

A row over vaccine nationalism has been reignited between the United Kingdom and the European Union, after the bloc accused London of 'export bans.' 

The remark from EU Council President Charles Michel prompted anger from the UK government, which insisted it not blocked the export of a single coronavirus vaccine. 

Lucy Hough has more from Brussels. 

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French prime minister to hold meeting on rising youth violence

The French prime minister will hold a meeting with ministers on March 12 to discuss the wave of rising teenage violence.

Two 15-year-olds remain in police custody in connection with the latest fatality - a 14-year-old girl who was found dead in the River Seine in Paris on March 8.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Europe "likely" to approve Sputnik V vaccine: German official

One of Germany's leading vaccine experts has said he expects the Russian-made Sputnik V vaccine will be approved in Europe. 

The comments will be a shot in the arm for Sputnik V, which has faced an uphill battle convincing Western Europe the vaccine is effective in stopping Covid-19. 

In Berlin, Trent Murray has the details 

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ROYAL FAMILY TAKING RACE ISSUES 'SERIOUSLY'

The UK government is refusing to be drawn on whether the Royal Family should go further in addressing race issues.

Buckingham Palace released a statement saying allegations made by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in an interview with Oprah Winfrey are 'concerning' and taken 'very seriously'.

But the Palace only commits to addressing the issues privately.

The statement also declined to mention mental health concerns raised by Meghan.

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps says the government won't involve itself in Royal Family affairs.

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DRC SENTENCES 16

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A military court in the Democratic Republic of Congo has sentenced 16 Congolese citizens to death for the murder of a Cameroonian doctor in 2019.
The sixteen people were sentenced in absentia for killing Dr Richard Mouzoko who was helping to fight an Ebola outbreak in the east of the country. Chris Ocamringa reports from Kinshasa.
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Outlets challenge India's new digital news guidelines in court

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India's new regulatory guidelines on social media and digital news platforms are being challenged in court.

Three major digital news outlets have filed a petition…

Claiming the new rules could hurt India's press freedom.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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Quad nations meeting expected to announce financing boost for India vaccine manufacturing

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The leaders' meeting of the "Quad" group of countries, due to take place on Friday, is reportedly expected to announce financing agreements to boost India's manufacturing capacity for Covid-19 vaccines in India.

The Quad alliance - between the US, Japan, Australia, and India is seen as balancing China's growing military and economic power.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Australia - Vaccine rollout half of what was expected so far

More than 100-thousand Australians have so far received the Covid vaccine, about half of what was predicted by this stage

1-point-3-million doses of the Pfizer and the Astra Zeneca formulas have arrived in Australia so far, with the early rollout targeted at aged care facilities and frontline workers.

Shaun Bindley reports.

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Hong Kong companies consider vaccination incentives for staff

Some Hong Kong companies are considering incentives for staff to take COVID-19 jabs, after their industries were given priority status for vaccination. The government is expanding the priority list in a bid to get more people vaccinated. But there are public concerns over the safety of China's Sinovac vaccine.

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.


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National Guard to remain at US Capitol

The National Guard will continue to be deployed at the US Capitol for around two more months.


The US defense secretary has approved keeping on more than 2000 troops because possible threats of violence remain.


Kate Fisher reports from Washington


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China Summons British Ambassador Over Media Article

China summoned Britain's ambassador in Beijing over an article she wrote defending international media coverage in the country.

It comes as Beijing's ramped up criticism of foreign media over coverage of sensitive topics including Xinjiang, Taiwan and Hong Kong.

Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.

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California vaccine clinic shuts after being overrun by queue jumpers

Officials in Southern California have shut down a vaccine clinic after saying it was overrun by people who aren't yet eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.


The mass vaccination effort has made it difficult to limit the shots to people who have been prioritized.

Ira Spitzer has more from California.

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Tuesday, March 9, 2021

Big tech rally day after Nasdaq slips into corrective territory

There were major gains on Wall Street Tuesday fueled by a big day for
the tech sector.

Inflation concerns have sparked a selloff in recent days but
stabilizing bond yields helped the Nasdaq post its best day since
November.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Buckingham Palace responds to claims made by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in Oprah interview

Buckingham Palace has responded for the first time to claims made by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in an interview with Oprah Winfrey.


The interview, first broadcast in the US on Sunday, set out their reasoning for leaving the UK and made claims of racism, and a lack of support on mental health issues.


Chris Jones has more in London.


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Judge seeks to start jury selection in George Floyd case after delay

Jury selection in the trial of a former police officer involved in the
death of George Floyd is underway.

It was slated to begin Monday but was delayed as prosecutors seek to
reinstate a charge of third-degree murder.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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New report: Russia targetting Germany with disinformation campaigns

A new report from the EU has outlined the extent to which Russia is targeting Europe with disinformation campaigns. 

The study has catalogued hundreds of alleged examples of the Kremlin spreading false stories about Europe, with Germany on the receiving end more than any other EU country. 

Trent Murray reports Berlin

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Biden administration offers TPS status to Venezuelans in US


The Biden administration is giving Venezuelans in the US the chance to apply for temporary protected status.

TPS, as it's known, could allow hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan nationals already living in the country to stay and work legally.

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has more.

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US economic recovery could be twice as fast

The US economy will rebound twice as quickly as anticipated this year,
according to a new report.

But the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development also
predicts the US surge could destabilize the global economy.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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SOUTH SUDAN'S GOVERNMENT BEGINS PEACE TALKS WITH HOLDOUT GROUPS

Peace talks between South Sudan's government and groups opposed to the country's 2018 peace deal has begun in Kenya.

There are three armed opposition groups that are not part of the 2018 peace agreement.

Patrick Oyet reports

  
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Tanzanian Government: We are in talks with Kenya over Maize ban

The Tanzanian government says talks are underway with the Kenyan government over a maize ban which took effect recently.

Isaac Lukando reports.

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