Thursday, March 18, 2021

REPORTS: NICOLA STURGEON MISLED PARLIAMENT

It's reported Scotland's First Minister has been found to have misled Parliament in a case that could have significant ramifications for the chances of Scottish independence.

It relates to a harassment inquiry currently engulfing Nicola Sturgeon's SNP party, weeks before crucial elections.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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EMA DECLARES ASTRAZENECA VACCINE SAFE

The European Medicines Agency is recommending countries in the European Union resume vaccination with the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine, after conducting an in-depth review of its safety.

A majority of EU member states had postponed vaccination while a potential link between receiving the vaccine and developing blood clots was investigated.

But the EMA has concluded no such link exists.

Stuart Smith has more from Brussels.

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Democrats accuse Donald Trump of stoking violence against Asian Americans


Democratic Members of Congress have accused former President Donald Trump of stoking violence and discrimination against Asian Americans.

The hearing on Capitol Hill comes after a shooting spree in Georgia left six women of Asian descent dead.

The suspect has denied the attacks were racially motivated.

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has more.

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WH: Biden does not regret calling Putin a killer

U.S. President Joe Biden does not regret calling Russian leader Vladimir Putin a “ killer” in a television interview this week, according to the White House.


In a war of words between the two leaders, the Russian president retorted that it takes one to know one.


The deteriorating diplomatic spat has seen Russia pull its US ambassador back to Moscow- as Nina-Maria Potts reports:


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US downplays expectations for first US-China meeting

The United States is downplaying expectations for its first
face-to-face meeting with Chinese officials.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken is meeting counterparts from Beijing
in the Alaskan city of Anchorage.

From where Nick Harper reports.

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Uganda Develops COVID-19 Rapid Testing Kit

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Uganda could be a step away from developing a homemade rapid testing kit for COVID-19.

The kit that's being developed by scientists from Makerere University is currently undergoing accuracy checks before final approval.

Isabel Nakirya reports.

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Georgia law enforcement spokesperson accused of promoting racist social media post

A sheriff's office spokesperson in Georgia is facing fierce criticism
for appearing to promote a T-shirt with racist language about China in
a Facebook post.

This comes as Cherokee County sheriff's Captain Jay Baker is helping
to investigate the killing of eight people at a series of Atlanta
spas. Six of the victims were of Asian heritage.

William Denselow reports from Atlanta.

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Europe to lodge formal complaint with AstraZeneca

Brussels is set to launch the dispute settlement process against AstraZeneca over chronic vaccine delivery shortages.

The two have been embroiled in a very public spat and this could be the first step towards a court case.

Toni Waterman has more from Brussels.

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Unexpected increase in US new jobless claims

There's been an unexpected rise in unemployment in the US, even though
coronavirus restrictions are being lifted in some states.

It comes as a new report shows the country's manufacturing industry is
recovering.

Sarah Walton reports

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Vladimir Putin responds to Joe Biden's 'killer' comments

Vladimir Putin has responded to comments from U.S. President Joe Biden, who said he believes the Russian president is 'a killer'. President Putin hit back at America's history of slavery and said calling names was a reflection of one's self. Julia Chapman reports from Moscow. 

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Supply issues jeopardising UK vaccine targets after delays from India

Rising demand for the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine in India has been blamed for an expected delay in supply of doses to the UK.


The news comes as the British government faces growing pressure to explain a significant reduction in jabs from next month, which could dramatically slow down the country's rollout. 


Benji Hyer has the details from London.   


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Covid spike likely to derail Germany's reopening plans

Germany has recorded yet another major jump in new coronavirus infections - with cases up 22% compared to this time last week. 

The spike has left lawmakers debating plans on whether to continue to with reopening plans or extend the country's lockdown. 

Trent Murray reports from Berlin 

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EU health regulator to issue guidance on AstraZeneca jab

The EU's health regulator will on Thursday decide what steps need to be taken following reports of bleeding and blood clots in those recently vaccinated with the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine. 

17 EU member states including Germany, France, Italy have suspended use of the shot pending the outcome of EMA's probe.

It comes as the EU threatened to block exports of vaccines to any country unwilling to share its own supply. 

Lucy Hough has more from Brussels. 

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AID AGENCIES APPEAL FOR $1.2 BILLION FOR SOUTH SUDANESE REFUGEES

International aid agencies are appealing for US$1.2 billion to provide vital humanitarian assistance for more than 2.2 million South Sudanese refugees living in five countries in 2021.

In a briefing in Geneva this week, the UN Refugee Agency, UNHCR spokesperson Babar Baloch said although some progress has been made in the peace implementation, humanitarian and protection needs remain high for South Sudanese refugees.

Patrick Oyet reports

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Afghanistan peace talks held in Moscow

Moscow is hosting the latest round of Afghanistan peace talks on Thursday ahead of an impending U.S. withdrawal. Representatives from the Afghan government, the Taliban and the United States are all attending. Julia Chapman has more. 

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Tanzania’s President John Pombe Magufuli dies



Tanzania's President Dr. John Pombe Magufuli has died at the age of 61, Vice President Samia Suluhu Hassan has announced.

Isaac Lukando reports 



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Tanzania's President Dr. John Pombe Magufuli has died at the age of 61, Vice President Samia Suluhu Hassan has announced.

Isaac Lukando reports 



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Fresh coronavirus cases in India continue to surge

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India on Thursday reported its highest daily increase in Covid-19 infections in more than 100 days, with 35,871 confirmed new cases.

The state of Maharashtra - of which Mumbai is the capital - accounts for almost two thirds of those fresh infections.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Tanzania’s President John Pombe Magufuli dies


Tanzania's President Dr John Pombe Magufuli has died at the age of 61, the Vice President Samia Suluhu Hassan has announced.

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Australia – Vaccine booking system under pressure

Australians are being asked for patience as the next stage of the country's vaccine rollout begins.


All Australians aged over 70 become eligible for the vaccine from Monday but many have reported problems booking appointments at GP clinics.


Shaun Bindley reports

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