India's daily COVID19 tally crosses 100,000 for the first time

India has recorded its biggest single day jump in confirmed COVID19 cases since the start of the pandemic as the country grapples with a second wave of infections.

The surge has triggered alarm, with experts saying the second wave appears to be more infectious than one witnessed last year.

Neha Poonia has more.

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Japan begins delivering COVID-19 vaccines for elderly

The Japanese government has started distributing coronavirus vaccines to prefectures in preparation for its inoculation programme for the elderly. 

From April 12, the country is set to begin vaccinations for around 36 million people aged 65 or over using the Pfizer vaccine. 

Phoebe Amoroso reports.

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Homes evacuated as Florida reservoir could collapse

Hundreds of homes have been evacuated in Florida as a reservoir filled
with toxic wastewater is on the brink of collapse.

A state of emergency has been declared.

Sarah Walton reports

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Indian state of Maharashtra imposes strict new curbs amid Covid-19 surge

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The Indian state of Maharashtra, home to the financial capital Mumbai, has announced strict new Covid-19 curbs, amid a surge in the number of infections.

This comes as India's health ministry on Sunday reported a daily increase of more than 93,000 fresh Covid-19 cases. This wasn't far off the country's all-time high seen in September.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Biden "heartbroken" by Capitol attack that claims life of police officer

President Biden has ordered the flag at the White House to be lowered after today's incident on Capitol Hill that took the life of one police officer and left another in critical condition.

A 25 year-old suspect was shot dead by police after driving his car into a security barrier at the Capitol Building, and then lunging at officers with a knife.

Police say they do NOT believe it was an act of terrorism.

From Washington, Simon Marks reports.

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US Capitol Police Officer killed after Capitol Attack

A US Capitol Police officer has been killed and another has been injured, after an individual rammed into the barricade around Capitol Hill in Washington DC.

Officials said the suspect, who was shot by the police, has also died.

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.

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One suspect and one cop dead after attack outside US Capitol building

A suspect and one police officer are dead, after the suspect rammed his car into two police officers and a security barricade outside the US Capitol building.

The suspect brandished a knife at police, and was shot by responding officers.

The incident comes after a mob stormed the US Capitol on January 6th.

Acting Chief of Capitol Hill Police Yogananda Pittman asked the public to keep the Capitol police in their thoughts.

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Jobs and Fed minutes to dominate Wall St sentiment in coming week [PREVIEW]

Following Friday's strong monthly jobs data traders this week will be
looking for further signs that the U.S. economy is bouncing back.

The U.S. labor market will again be in focus and investors will also
be awaiting the release of minutes from the last Federal Reserve
meeting.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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US and Iran to hold indirect talks on nuclear deal

The United States and Iran say they will begin indirect talks on the nuclear deal.

The discussions with other world powers in Vienna next week is seen as a sign of progress in the impasse between the two countries, after former President Donald Trump pulled the US out of the treaty in 2018.

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.
 
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U.S. posts strongest monthly jobs report since August

The United States has recorded its best month for jobs creation since
last August as the vaccine rollout gathers pace.

But the labor market remains a long way from pre-pandemic levels.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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EU COUNTRIES AGREE ON PLAN TO DISTRIBUTE EXTRA DOSES

EU countries have agreed on what to do with 10 million extra doses of the BioNtech/Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine.

There had been disagreement on whether to distribute them by population size — or whether to prioritise countries in greater need.

But in the end, EU ambassadors found a compromise.

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Russia fines Twitter over failure to remove posts

A Russian court has fined Twitter for failing to remove content, some of which called for protests over the jailing of Alexey Navalny. The country's communications regulator has threatened social media companies with a total shut-down if they don't comply with demands. Julia Chapman has more from Moscow.

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J&J vaccine registered for use in South Africa

South Africa’s health products regulator has approved the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine for general use, subject to certain conditions. The country is already using the vaccine for frontline healthcare workers, but this has been in the form of a clinical trial. Government hopes to secure more than 30 million doses for use in the second and third phases of the country’s vaccination programme. Mark Roughton reports.

 

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Survivors From Mozambique Attack Stream Into the Pemba Safe Haven

Thousands of people fleeing an attack by a group linked to ISIL (ISIS) continue to arrive in the Port of Pemba in northern Mozambique.

Armed fighters raided the coastal northern Mozambican town of Palma on March 24, ransacking buildings and beheading residents as thousands fled into the surrounding forest.

Isaac Lukando reports.

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India cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar in hospital with Covid-19

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Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has been admitted to hospital after contracting Covid-19.

Tendulkar tested positive for the virus last week.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Africa CDC Worried About Vaccine Delays

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The head of Africa's Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) says India's temporary hold on major exports of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine could be catastrophic and undermine the continent's vaccination plans.

 

The Serum Institute of India recently announced delays in the export of the much needed jabs due to increased demand of the COVID-19 vaccine in India.

 

Michael Baleke has more from Kampala.

 

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Olympic torch relay to be cancelled in Osaka amid virus spike

Officials say a section of the Tokyo Olympic torch relay scheduled to be held in the City of Osaka will be cancelled.

The announcement comes after the prefecture reported 616 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, surpassing Tokyo for a third day.

Phoebe Amoroso reports.

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Olympic torch relay to be cancelled in Osaka amid virus spike

Officials say a section of the Tokyo Olympic torch relay scheduled to be held in the City of Osaka will be cancelled.

The announcement comes after the prefecture reported 616 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, surpassing Tokyo for a third day.

Phoebe Amoroso reports.

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India's daily new Covid-19 infections at six-month high

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India's daily new Covid-19 infections are at their highest in six months, as the country added 81,466 fresh cases in the past 24 hours, according to data from the health ministry.

The country's total caseload is more than 12.3 million infections, making it the third worst affected country after the United States and Brazil.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Olympic torch relay to be cancelled in Osaka amid virus spike

Officials say a section of the Tokyo Olympic torch relay scheduled to be held in the City of Osaka will be cancelled.

The announcement comes after the prefecture reported 616 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, surpassing Tokyo for a third day.

Phoebe Amoroso reports.

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