Policing experts have told a court that the force used to restrain
George Floyd before he died, was excessive.
Former officer Derek Chauvin is on trial for murder and manslaughter.
Sarah Walton reports.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide.
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Dow Slips from record high
The U.S. markets lost momentum Tuesday a day after the Dow Jones
closed at a new record high.
But more strong labor market data points to signs that the U.S.
economic recovery is gaining momentum.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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closed at a new record high.
But more strong labor market data points to signs that the U.S.
economic recovery is gaining momentum.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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California Plans to Fully Reopen in Mid-June
California plans to fully reopen its economy on June 15th, provided that the state's COVID-19 vaccine supply is steady and hospitalizations remain low.
The announcement marks a major shift in the state's pandemic strategy.
Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco.
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IMF upgrades forecast for global growth
The International Monetary Fund is upgrading its forecast for global growth in 2021, pointing to successful coronavirus vaccine rollouts in some countries.
But, as Giles Gibson reports from Washington, the IMF says the risk of global financial instability is still high.
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AZ child vaccine trial halted in UK amid adult blood clot concerns
An Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid vaccine trial on children has been paused whilst the UK's medicines regulator investigates a potential link with blood clots in adults.
The suspension comes after a European Medicines Agency official, speaking in a personal capacity, claimed that there was a link between the jab and blood clots.
From London, Benji Hyer reports.
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Second US Governor bans vaccine passports
Texas governor Greg Abbott has become the second US governor to ban
organizations from using "vaccine passports".
Republican groups say making people prove they've been vaccinated to
receive services is an invasion of privacy.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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organizations from using "vaccine passports".
Republican groups say making people prove they've been vaccinated to
receive services is an invasion of privacy.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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UK government criticized over international travel reopening proposal
UK Prime minister Boris Johnson has been criticized by a British airline company over the government's proposals to restart travel.
EasyJet CEO, John Lungren, says that with the current plan international travel would become more expensive.
Chris Jones has more in London.
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Harvey Weinstein appeals for new trial
The former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein has requested a fresh trial in
a bid to overturn a rape and sexual assault conviction.
Weinstein was sentenced last year to 23 years in prison but argues
that the judge made several errors during his trial.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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a bid to overturn a rape and sexual assault conviction.
Weinstein was sentenced last year to 23 years in prison but argues
that the judge made several errors during his trial.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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EMA OFFICIAL SAYS THERE IS A LINK BETWEEN AZ AND CLOTTING
A top European Medicines Agency official says there IS a link between the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine and a rare type of blood clot.
In an interview with Italian newspaper Il Messaggero, the EMA's head of vaccines, Marco Cavaleri, said "it is clear there's a link with the vaccine" but they still don't know the mechanism that causes the clotting.
Stuart Smith has more from Brussels.
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In an interview with Italian newspaper Il Messaggero, the EMA's head of vaccines, Marco Cavaleri, said "it is clear there's a link with the vaccine" but they still don't know the mechanism that causes the clotting.
Stuart Smith has more from Brussels.
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More than 1,800 inmates escape from Nigeria's prison facility
The government has confirmed that over 1,800 people escaped after a prison break in southeast Nigeria. Unknown gunmen launched a series of attacks on a correctional facility in Imo state, freeing the suspects and destroying properties there.
Correspondent Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja
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US RAP STAR AKON PLANS FOR CITY IN UGANDA
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Renowned Senegalese-American musician Akon says he plans to build a smart city in Uganda. The Akon City in Uganda will be the second planned smart city on the continent of Africa. Leon Solomon reports
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FURTHER UNREST IN NORTHERN IRELAND
There has been further unrest in Northern Ireland despite appeals from the police service and politicians for calm. Tensions have risen within the loyalist community in recent months. Children as young as 12 are reported to have been involved in the disorder. Laura Makin-Isherwood has more.
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Iran nuclear deal talks in Vienna to revive 2015 accord
Iran and the United States will hold indirect talks in Vienna aimed at bringing both countries back into compliance with the Iran nuclear deal.
Delegations from Tehran and Washington will be present at the talks, but direct contact is not at the table.
Lucy Hough has more detail.
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UK PM's vaccine passport plans under scrutiny as medicines regular examines AZ blood clot concerns
Prime Minister Boris Johnson's proposal for 'COVID certificates' -- or vaccine passports -- is facing growing resistance from his own MPs and the opposition Labour party, as the British government argues it would be "remiss" not to consider certification as a way to fully reopen the economy.
From London, Benji Hyer reports.
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Nigerian doctors continue to strike over pay, inadequate facilities
Nigerian doctors in state government hospitals have continued for the fifth day to down tools over lack of pay and adequate facilities.
This is coming at a time when the country's medical sector is stretched thin by the pandemic.
Correspondent Phil Ihaza, reports from Abuja
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Total power shut down for South Sudan’s capital city
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A company generating electricity that supplies South Sudan's capital Juba has begun load shedding on Tuesday with the aim of a total power shut down within three days.
Ezra Construction and Development Group that generates the power says the power plant is in a critical state and cannot operate any longer due to a lack of foreign currency.
Patrick Oyet reports from Juba.
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Mozambique attack survivors turned back by Tanzania, according to UN reports
The United Nations raised the alarm over reports that Tanzania forcibly returned hundreds of Mozambicans fleeing jihadist raids last month.
Daniel Kijo reports.
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UK REGULATORS CONSIDER AZ CLOT CONCERNS
UK regulators are considering whether to recommend the Oxford-AstraZeneca covid-19 vaccine only be used for older people.
It comes after some countries restricted its use for younger age groups over concerns about rare blood clotting incidents.
The blood clots are rare and it has not been established whether they are caused by the vaccine.
UK Vaccines Minister Nadhim Zahawi says the MHRA regulator's recommendations will be followed.
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Provincial elections go on in India amid worrying surge in COVID-19 cases
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200 million voters will elect representatives to five provincial legislatures in India today.
With the cases of COVID-19 once again surging to record heights…
Officials are worried about safety at the polling stations.
Ishan Garg reports.
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North Korea pulls out of Olympics over coronavirus fears
North Korea has said it will no longer participate in the Tokyo Olympics this summer, citing concerns over the coronavirus pandemic.
A local website reported the decision was taken to protect the country's athletes from the "global health crisis situation".
Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.
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OUT: Phoebe Amoroso, Tokyo.
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