EMA REITERATES LACK OF EVIDENCE FOR LINK BETWEEN AZ VACCINE & BLOOD CLOTS

The head of the European Medicines Agency has reiterated there's no indication the AstraZenica Covid-19 vaccine causes blood clots.

It's undertaking an emergency review of all available evidence after sixteen EU countries paused vaccination - some of a specific batch - others completely.

Stuart Smith has more from Brussels.

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PRINCE PHILIP LEAVES HOSPITAL

Britain's Prince Philip has left hospital after exactly a month.

The Queen's husband has returned to Windsor Castle.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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North Korean leader’s sister warns U.S. not to “cause a stink”

The sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has warned the United
States not to cause a stink.

This comes as senior members of the Biden administration are traveling
to Japan and South Korea this week.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Moderna tests coronavirus vaccine on babies

Drug company Moderna has started testing it's Covid-19 vaccine on
children and babies.

It's the first trial of the jab involving under-twelves in North America.

Sarah Walton reports

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UK's integrated Review set to bring out biggest change in foreign policy for decades

The UK's Integrated Review is set to bring about the biggest change in its foreign policy for decades.

The review sets out the framework for Britain's foreign, security and defense policies for the coming years.

And this latest review presents a shift towards the Indo-Pacific region following Britain's exit from the European Union.

Chris Jones has more in London.

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South African student protests continue

Students at multiple South African universities are determined to shut down campuses until their demands are met. Protests began when government announced that there are no funds available to enrol new students who qualify for state support, but student demands now include the clearing of historical debt and a zero-percent increase in tertiary fees. Mark Roughton reports.

 

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School attack: Three teachers kidnapped in Kaduna, northcentral Nigeria

Three teachers have been kidnapped by unknown gunmen in an attack which happened on Monday morning at a primary school in Kaduna State.

More than 30 students are still missing from a previous attack on another school in Kaduna state. 

Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja

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Security Council extends mandate of United Nations Mission in South Sudan

The United Nations Security Council has extended the mandate of the UN Mission in South Sudan until 15 March 2022.

The Security Council is demanding that all parties to the conflict in South Sudan and other armed actors stop fighting and engage in political dialogue.

Patrick Oyet reports from Juba

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13 EU COUNTRIES SUSPEND AZ VACCINATION

Thirteen European countries have completely, or partially, suspended Covid-19 vaccination with the AstraZeneca vaccine — after multiple reports of people developing blood clots.

But the European Medicines Agency says the number of people with blood clots is no different amongst those vaccinated than to the rest of the population.

It and the World Health Organisation have previously said the jab is safe, but will both now look again.

Stuart Smith reports from Brussels.

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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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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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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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