Thursday, March 25, 2021

Boulder Shooting Suspect Held Without Bail

A judge in Colorado has ordered the suspect in the deadly Boulder grocery store shooting  be held without bail. 

Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa faces 10 counts of murder for the attack. 


Rachel Silverman has details. 




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UN warns COVID-19 could lead to lost decade for development

A new United Nations report warns that COVID-19 is sharply widening disparities between the developed and developing world, and could lead to a lost decade of development for many countries.


It is calling for immediate action to reverse the trend.


Here's UN correspondent Liling Tan with the details.


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Jobless claims fall to pandemic era low

The number of people in the U.S. filing for first time jobless
benefits has fallen to its lowest level since Covid-19 hit the
country.

This weekly data has prompted optimism that stimulus measurers and
vaccines are helping to strengthen the labor market.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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EU LEADERS DISCUSSING VACCINE PRODUCTION & MORE AT SUMMIT

Leaders of the 27 EU countries are discussing how to sort out its Covid-19 vaccine production problem which is severely slowing down the Europe-wide rollout.

Proposals include preventing vaccine doses being exported to other countries — and waiving patent laws to allow any company to make another company's drug.

Stuart Smith reports from Brussels.

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US tops 30m Covid-19 cases

The United States has surpassed 30 million Covid-19 cases, according
to data from Johns Hopkins University.

The milestone comes as new infections rise across the majority of US states.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Vaccine certificates proposed for pub-goers ahead of UK hospitality sector reopening

UK citizens may be asked to produce a vaccine certificate if they wish to enter pubs when they reopen.


Parts of the hospitality sector, including pub gardens, will resume work on April 12.


Chris Jones has more in London.


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German Government proposes new travel rules for Easter holidaymakers

Just one day after announcing a U-turn on an Easter lockdown, German Chancellor Angela Merkel is pushing to expand travel rules for international holidaymakers. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray has the details. 

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Second Russian vaccine 'safe and effective'

A Russian medical journal has published data from early clinical trials of the country's second COVID-19 vaccine. It finds that the jab is safe and effective, but critics say there are still many unanswered questions. Julia Chapman has more.

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EU leaders meet for summit to discuss tougher vaccine export controls

Eu leaders will hold a summit today to discuss whether to implement new rules that could see some vaccine exports blocked.

Talks come a day after the plans were unveiled by the European Commission, which would tighten controls on vaccine exports leaving the EU. 

Lucy Hough has more from Brussels. 

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EBOLA PATIENTS DISCHARGED

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The Democratic Republic of Congo has discharged the last Ebola patients from a treatment centre in the east of the country. 
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Russian prison service denies reports of Navalny's ill health

Russia's prison service says Alexey Navalny's health is "satisfactory" after reports that his condition was deteriorating. Colleagues of the Russian opposition figure said he was suffering from severe back pain and leg issues. Julia Chapman reports.

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India suspending vaccine exports temporarily

India has reportedly placed a temporary hold on exports of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine.

This amid a surge in domestic demand to counter a second wave of infections. The vaccine is manufactured locally by the Serum Institute of India, the world's largest vaccine manufacturer by volume.

Neha Poonia has more.

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Australia – Attorney General set to be axed

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he's confident he has the support of his party, despite the ever increasing crisis which has engulfed the Federal Liberal government.


Shaun Bindley has more.


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Hong Kong reassures public over COVID-19 vaccines

Hong Kong's health authorities are trying to reassure the public over the safety of China's Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine, after two more people died within weeks of inoculations. Health experts say both suffered from chronic illnesses and there is no evidence of the vaccine being responsible.

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.


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Chinese E-Commerce Sites Pull H&M Products Over Old Xinjiang Comment

E-commerce sites in China have pulled products linked to fashion brand H&M over an old statement, reported by media last year.

It had said that it was deeply concerned about accusations of forced labour and that it didn't source products from Xinjiang.

Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.

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New AstraZeneca analysis says jab is 76% effective

The pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca has released a new report which shows its COVID-19 vaccine is 76% effective at preventing symptomatic illness.

It comes after the drugs giant was accused of using outdated information in its report on its US vaccine trial.

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.

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North Korea launches another projectile on eve of Biden press conference

North Korea has launched another projectile which this time could be a ballistic missile, according to reports from Japan, South Korea and the United States.

It's the second weapons test from Pyongyang in days and comes just before Joe Biden is set to give the first press conference of his presidency.

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.

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Wednesday, March 24, 2021

US VP Harris to lead border efforts

Vice President Kamala Harris will head up efforts to stem the flow of migrants on the southern border of the US.


A surge in arrivals in recent weeks, including many unaccompanied minors, has strained capacity at immigration facilities.


Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco.


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US markets close in negative, weighed down by tech

US stocks finished in negative territory Wednesday, despite some optimism earlier in the trading session.


Investors were betting on a sustained rebound in industrials, as the pace of COVID-19 vaccinations pick up, and with upbeat news from the Federal Reserve.


But that optimism slipped in the last moments. 


Here's Liling Tan with the Wall Street wrap.


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