Markets fell into the red in the final hours of trading on Wall
Street, following a sell off of tech shares.
But there were signs of renewed confidence in a post-pandemic economic recovery.
Sarah Walton reports.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Uganda suspends launch of Oil Pipeline project to mourn Tanzania's President Magufuli
Uganda has suspended the launch of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project to mourn the death of Tanzanian President John Pombe Magufuli who the country says was instrumental in the conception of the project.
Isaac Lukando reports.
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Isaac Lukando reports.
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WHO warns global deaths from COVID-19 are on the rise again
Deaths from COVID-19 are on the rise again globally, linked directly to the steady rise in the number of new infections.
That’s the warning from the World Health Organization.
More than three quarters of all new cases and deaths have been reported in Europe and the Americas, and Brazil has been particularly badly hit.
Nina-Maria Potts reports:
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India finds 'double mutant' coronavirus variant
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India has found a new "double mutant" variant of the coronavirus in the country, according to its health ministry.
This comes as India has seen its biggest one day spike in confirmed Covid-19 cases this year, as on Wednesday it reported more than 47,000 fresh infections in the past 24 hours, taking its total to more than 11.7 million.
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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India has found a new "double mutant" variant of the coronavirus in the country, according to its health ministry.
This comes as India has seen its biggest one day spike in confirmed Covid-19 cases this year, as on Wednesday it reported more than 47,000 fresh infections in the past 24 hours, taking its total to more than 11.7 million.
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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NATO TO WORK WITH EU ON RUSSIA
NATO and the European Union will need to work together to counter Russia's "aggression abroad, and repression at home" says NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.
He was joined by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken at NATO headquarters in Brussels, who's visiting Europe to reaffirm America's commitment to its allies.
Stuart Smith reports from Brussels.
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WFP says it needs urgent funds for Ethiopia
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The United Nations World Food Programme says it urgently needs US$170 million to meet critical food and nutrition needs for people in Ethiopia's Northern region.
It says that sum will cover assistance for those affected by the conflict there for the next 6 months.
Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa:
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EU unveils tighter vaccine export rules
The EU's executive arm has unveiled new rules that allow the EU slash vaccine exports for six weeks to places like the UK and US.
The plans have been unveiled ahead of a virtual summit of EU leaders on Thursday and Friday.
Lucy Hough has more from Brussels.
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German U-Turn: Merkel asks for "forgiveness" over Easter lockdown
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has backed down on plans to enforce an extra strict lockdown in Germany over Easter.
Just 2 days after announcing the plans, Merkel said in a press conference it was a "mistake" and asked the German people for "forgiveness"
Trent Murray reports from Berlin
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Just 2 days after announcing the plans, Merkel said in a press conference it was a "mistake" and asked the German people for "forgiveness"
Trent Murray reports from Berlin
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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says 'greed' and 'capitalism' to thank for vaccine rollout success
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says 'greed' and 'capitalism' are to thank for the country's successful vaccine rollout, according to members of his party.
The remarks were made in a private video conference with conservative MPs which took place on the year anniversary of the UK's first lockdown.
Chris Jones has more in London.
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UGANDA TO BUILD SATELITE STATION
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Uganda has announced a plan to venture into space technology.
The country's top governing body, the cabinet, has passed a resolution to set up a space centre.
Hillary Ayesiga reporting from Kampala.
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ALLEGED ARMS DEALER ARRESTED
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Police in the Democratic Republic of Congo have arrested a Belarusian businessman in connection with an illegal arms deal that he is alleged to have been carrying out.
Alexander Zingman was arrested on Wednesday after meeting with former DRC president Joseph Kabila. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.
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Merkel calls emergency meeting of state leaders
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has summoned her sixteen state premiers for an unexpected meeting to discuss the coronavirus emergency.
The summit was not scheduled and comes just two days after Germans were told lockdown restrictions would last until at least late April as new Covid-19 continue to climb.
The summit was not scheduled and comes just two days after Germans were told lockdown restrictions would last until at least late April as new Covid-19 continue to climb.
Trent Murray reports from Berlin
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UK government lays out new asylum plans
The British government is proposing making it more difficult for asylum seekers to stay in the UK if they arrive into the country illegally.
It would mean that those seeking protection as refugees will have their asylum claim assessed on whether or not they came through licensed and legitimate means.
From London, Benji Hyer reports.
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Second French minister hospitalised with Covid-19
The French culture minister has been admitted to hospital five days after testing positive for coronavirus.
She's the second French cabinet minister who's currently being treated in hospital for Covid-19 after the work and employment secretary was taken in over the weekend.
Ross Cullen reports from Paris.
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Vladimir Putin gets vaccinated
The Kremlin says Russian President Vladimir Putin has been vaccinated against COVID-19. His spokesman declined to say which jab the president received. Julia Chapman reports from Moscow.
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Millions of South Sudanese people at risk of famine-UN
Millions of people in conflict-hit South Sudan are at risk of famine in the coming months or already facing it, two United Nations agencies warned on Tuesday.
Existing acute food insecurity, heavy constraints on humanitarian access, conflict, economic blows and climate shocks mean "urgent and at-scale targeted humanitarian action is needed to prevent hunger or death" in South Sudan, the World Food Programme (WFP) and Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said in a joint report.
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One year after India's nationwide lockdown, surge in cases prompt restrictions on movement
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It's been a year since India imposed a devastating nationwide lockdown.
But cases of COVID-19 are spiking once again…
causing authorities to impose restrictions on movement…
Especially on the day of one of the most popular Hindu festivals of Holi, that's being celebrated next week.
Ishan Garg reports.
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Hong Kong suspends Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine
Hong Kong is suspending its use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, due to concerns over packaging defects. BioNTech says the problems do not pose a safety risk, but the government is halting the vaccine rollout while it investigates.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Australia – Floods ravage Australia's East Coast
A year after one of Australias most devastating bushfire seasons tore across parts of the country, much of the countries east coast has been inundated by flooding rains.
Residents of the Hawkesbury region in New South Wales have been warned to remain evacuation ready despite rain easing today, while residents on Queensland's Gold Coast have been advised to be prepared to move to higher ground if water levels continue to rise.
Shaun Bindley reports from Brisbane.
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Biden calls for gun reforms after mass shootings
US President Joe Biden has called for gun controls after the deadly shootings in Boulder and Atlanta.
He said Congress should not "wait another minute" to make changes such as banning assault rifles.
Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.
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He said Congress should not "wait another minute" to make changes such as banning assault rifles.
Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.
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