Friday, March 12, 2021

UK EXPORTS TO EUROPE DOWN 40 PER CENT

UK exports to the European Union fell by 40% in January. The figures, released by the Office for National Statistics, are a first look at trade volumes since the United Kingdom left the EU. The impacts of the coronavirus pandemic have also been felt too. Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.


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Gunmen in Nigeria's northwestern Kaduna state kidnap unknown number of female students


Unknown gunmen have kidnapped female students from a school in Nigeria's northwestern Kaduna state. 

In the past 4 months, there's been a series of kidnappings in Nigeria, especially in the north, despite the government's efforts to halt them.

Phil Ihaza, reports from Abuja.

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Several EU countries suspend AstraZeneca batches due to blood clotting fears

At least five European countries have suspended use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine amid reports of blood clotting in some people who've received it. 

The EU's health regulator says it is reviewing the incidents but suggests there was no "specific link" between blood clotting and the vaccine. 

Lucy Hough has more from Brussels. 

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UNHCR Chief Filippo Grandi Calls for Refugee Support in Uganda

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The UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grande has reaffirmed commitment of the agency to supporting refugee populations in Uganda.

Mr Grandi who has been on official visit to Uganda toured Bidi Bidi refugee settlement which is the biggest in Africa.

Isabel Nakirya reports

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WALES EASES LOCKDOWN

Wales is easing coronavirus lockdown restrictions from Saturday.

'Stay at Home' guidance will become 'Stay Local', and outdoor sports facilities such as golf, tennis and basketball can reopen.

From Monday, hairdressers and barbers will be allowed to open, with easing of restrictions on non-essential retail from March 22nd.

It comes as covid-19 cases, hospitalisations and deaths continue to fall across the UK.

Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford says the data backs up what is a faster initial reopening than England's.

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SOUTH SUDAN'S GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS CASH TO VULNERABLE PEOPLE

The World Bank, United Nations and South Sudan's government have launched cash transfers to individuals in the country to try and mitigate financial challenges posed by COVID-19.

The World Bank is providing a grant of $40 million to the government for the project known as South Sudan Safety Net, the program is scheduled to run for two year.

Patrick Oyet reports form Juba

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RUSSIAN AVIAN FLU LIKELY TO TRANSMIT TO HUMANS

A strain of avian flu found for the first time in humans, will likely become transmittable from person to person, according to the head of Russia's hygiene regulator.

The H5N8 virus was detected in poultry farm workers a month ago in southern Russia.

Stuart Smith has more from Moscow.

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India, Japan, Australia and the US meet today; focus likely to be on vaccine manufacturing

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India, Australia, Japan, and the US are meeting today under the new Quad framework.

The thrust of the virtual meet will likely be on enhancing vaccine manufacturing…

With India seeking investments to bolster its already robust vaccine-making facilities.

Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.

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Australia – Government has full confidence in AstraZeneca vaccine

The Australian government says it has no concerns over its delivery of the AstraZeneca vaccine, despite three European countries pausing their rollouts.


The majority of the doses being administered in Australia are being produced on shore by biotech company CSL.


Shaun Bindley reports

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Biden hopes life "closer to normal" by July 4th in first primetime national address as president

US president Joe Biden says every American adult will be eligible for a vaccine by May 1st, with the goal of getting the nation closer to normal by July 4th, Independence Day.


In his first primetime address to the nation as president he told Americans he felt their suffering and laid out an optimistic view of the future, as Kate Fisher reports from Washington


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Hong Kong dismisses electoral reform criticisms

Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam says controversial reforms to the city's electoral process are not targeting opposition parties. 

The changes imposed by Beijing are facing international condemnation. Local democracy activists say the moves are an act of suppression. 

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.


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Thursday, March 11, 2021

New coronavirus relief bill sparks record highs for US markets

US stocks hit record highs on Thursday after the President signed a
new economic stimulus bill.

Tech shares also staged a comeback.

Sarah Walton reports from New York

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EUROVISION BANS BELARUS' SONG

The organisers of Eurovision say the song submitted by Belarus must be amended — or a new song selected — after deciding it "puts the non-political nature of the Contest in question".

The international song competition pits European countries against each other, and entrants must sing an original song.

But the Belrusian entry has a chorus which makes fun of the political opposition and citizens protesting against the government.

Stuart Smith reports from Moscow.

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London Mayor says capital's streets are 'not safe for women or for girls'

Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, says that the British capital's streets are 'not safe for women or for girls'.


This comes after 33-year-old Sarah Everard disappeared in Southeast London as she walked home on the evening of March 3rd.


Police investigators say that human remains were discovered in a wooded area near Kent but could not be identified.


A serving Metropolitan Police officer has been arrested on suspicion of murder and kidnapping in connection with her disappearance.


Mr Khan says that action must be taken to ensure that women and girls feel safer when alone in public.


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Jobless claims tick up less than expected as new stimulus looms

The number of Americans filing for first-time unemployment benefits
ticked up less than analysts expected last week.

It remains above levels seen before the Covid-19 pandemic hit but a
$1.9 trillion stimulus package is soon expected to provide some
support.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Judge reinstates third-degree murder charge in trial of Derek Chauvin


A Minneapolis judge has reinstated a charge of third-degree murder in the trial of Derek Chauvin.

The former police officer is accused of killing George Floyd in May last year, a 46-year-old black man whose death sparked worldwide anti-racism protests.

Our US correspondent Giles Gibson reports.

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One year anniversary of WHO pandemic declaration

Thursday marks exactly one year since the World Health Organization's
official declaration of a Covid-19 pandemic.

The virus has now claimed more than two and a half million lives
around the world.

Sarah Walton reports

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EU recommends approval of J&J vaccine

Europe's health regulator has recommended the approval of the one-dose Johnson & John vaccine, which would be the fourth vaccine authorised for use within the European Union. 

Lucy Hough has more from Brussels. 

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US BLACKLISTS DRC MILITIA

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The United States government has blacklisted an Islamist militia in Mozambique and the Democratic Republic of Congo as foreign terrorist organisations.
The militias are accused of having links to a jihadist movement known as the Islamic State which has a violent ideology. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.

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Tough terms as Kenya lifts Tanzania, Uganda maize imports ban

Kenya has lifted the ban on imports of Ugandan and Tanzanian maize with strict conditions on exporters as the country seeks to curb shipping in cancer-causing aflatoxin in imported crops.

Isaac Lukando reports.

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