Tuesday, March 16, 2021

Navalny moved to prison colony

Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny has been moved to a prison colony where he will serve his two-and-a-half year sentence on fraud charges. His legal team was informed on Monday after he disappeared from pre-trial detention last week with no notification. Julia Chapman reports.

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Germany: 20% spike in new Covid-19 cases

The German Government is facing calls to reinstate all lockdown measures as the country records a 20 percent jump in new Covid-19 cases. 

The spike comes as pressure mounts on Germany's health regulator to better explain why it decided to temporarily suspend the use of the Astrazeneca vaccine. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray reports. 

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India-England cricket match to be played without spectators as cases of COVID 19 surge

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No more spectators will be allowed at the next three cricket matches between India and England…

As cases of COVID-19 surge in the state of Gujarat where they are playing.

Shops and restaurants in some parts of the city have also been asked to shut down early.

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

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Boris Johnson to visit India at end of April

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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to visit India at the end of next month, in what would be his first major international trip following Britain's exit from the European Union, according to a Reuters report.

This is understood to be part of the British government's plans to focus on forging closer ties with the Indo-Pacific region after Brexit.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Biden begins US tour to promote Covid stimulus bill, promising 100m shot & 100m cheques

President Biden will hit the road on Tuesday to promote the recently passed coronavirus relief package to people across America.


He says his administration is set to deliver 100 million shots of Covid-19 vaccine and 100 million direct payments.


Kate Fisher reports from Washington


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China Pledges 300,000 COVID-19 Vaccines Doses to UN Peacekeepers

China says it plans to donate 300,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines to United Nations Peacekeepers, adding to the 200,000 pledged by India to support troops on peacekeeping missions.

In a statement China's diplomatic mission to the UN said it was a demonstration of China's firm and continuous support to the UN and multilateralism.

Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.

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Monday, March 15, 2021

Stimulus and reopening fuel Wall Street gains

Wall Street began the trading week in buoyant mood spurred by the
rollout of stimulus cheques.

And airline stocks took off following a busy few days for U.S. air travel.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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France suspends use of AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine

France has suspended the use of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine.


The French president says the country is going to stop using the Anglo-Swedish drugmaker's vaccine until at least the afternoon of March 16.


The decision has been made in conjunction with Germany and Italy.


Ross Cullen reports from Paris.


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Two arrested after death of US Capitol Police officer

Two men have been arrested for assaulting a US Capitol Police officer
who died after the January 6th riot.

They've been charged with spraying Brian D. Sicknick with bear spray.

Sarah Walton report

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New York City marks anniversary of first Covid-19 fatality

New York City has held a day of remembrance to mark the one year
anniversary of its first Covid-19 fatality.

The city became the epicenter of the U.S. coronavirus outbreak last
Spring and more than 30,000 residents have died.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Two women nominated for Best Director in historic Oscar first

The Academy Awards nominations have been announced and for the first time, two women received the nod in the Best Director category.

Streaming services continue to challenge movie studios for dominance in a year when the pandemic has severely limited people's ability to go to theaters in person.

Ira Spitzer has more from California.

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US House to vote on migrant protections

The US House of Representatives is voting this week on the Biden
administration's first immigration reform measures.

It comes as the government attempts to control the growing crisis of
children trying to cross the US-Mexico border.

Nick Harper reports.

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Uganda's Bobi Wine Arrested

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Police in Uganda have arrested opposition politician and former Presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi also known as Bobi Wine.

 

The popular artist turned politician was arrested as he staged what police called an unlawful procession in the capital – Kampala.

 

Police is also holding several members of Bobi Wine's political party, the National Unity Platform.


Michael Baleke has more from Kampala.

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EU set to announce legal action against the UK

The European Union is to launch legal action against the UK, after the British government unilaterally delayed parts of the new Brexit arrangements for Northern Ireland. 

A letter notifying the British government of infringement proceedings will be issued on Monday. 

Lucy Hough has more from Brussels. 

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MET POLICE HEAD DEFENDS ACTIONS OF OFFICERS

The Head of the Metropolitan Police Cressida Dick has again defended the actions of officers who were deployed to a vigil in memory of a murdered woman. Crowds gathered in South London to pay their respects to Sarah Everard. A number of women were handcuffed and removed from the event. Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.


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WHO and AstraZeneca insist Covid jab is safe, despite several EU countries suspending rollout

The UK medicines regulator says the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine is safe, after several countries halted its use due to concerns over blood clots. 


The MHRA inists evidence "does not suggest" the jab causes clots.


From London, Benji Hyer reports. 


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UGANDA WILL NOT HIT BACK AT KENYA OVER MAIZE BAN






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Uganda says it is not going to retaliate at Kenya over the recent ban on maize imports.

Kenya has since lifted the ban but Ugandan traders are already counting losses.

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WHO praises Tanzania’s new position on Covid-19

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has commended Tanzania for reverting to measures meant to contain the spread of Covid-19.

Isaac Lukando reports

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Covid-19 patients being moved by plane in France as near-capacity hospitals struggle

Covid-19 patients in need of urgent care in France are being evacuated from the Greater Paris region by plane to lesser-hit areas.

Special high-speed trains are also being prepared to move more patients away from near-capacity hospitals.

Ross Cullen reports from Paris.

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Nigeria's Burna Boy and Wizkid clinch Grammy awards


Nigeria Afrobeat musicians, Burna Boy and Wizkid, have won their first Grammy Awards.

Burna Boy and Wizkid now become the country's second and third Grammy winners after Sikiru Adepoju in 1991.

Phil Ihaza reports in Abuja


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