Worst-hit state to enforce strict curbs as India's daily Covid-19 infections hit record high

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India has posted another record daily spike in Covid-19 infections, as it reported 184,372 new infections, according to the health ministry.

Amid the surge, the Indian state of Maharashtra has announced strict new Covid-19 restrictions, which will see most establishments and public places closed for 15 days.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Hong Kong police prepares policies for vetting political candidates

Hong Kong police are drawing up protocols for how to screen candidates for political office, as part of Beijing's overhaul of the local electoral system.

There are concerns the new police powers will eliminate political opposition in the city. But the Hong Kong's Security Secretary says an anti-government stance will not prevent people from being able to run. 

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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US markets mixed following pause in J&J vaccine roll-out

Wall Street saw mixed trading Monday, as news of a pause in the rollout of Johnson and Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine unsettled markets.

But concerns were offset by higher consumer prices and gains in technology stocks;. 

Here's Liling Tan with the Wall Street roundup. 

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Daunte Wright: US officer & police chief resign

The US police officer who killed Daunte Wright and the police chief of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota where the fatal shooting took place have
resigned.

Officers say Kim Potter accidentally shot Wright on Sunday, meaning to
use her taser rather than her gun.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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US withdrawing all Afghanistan troops by Sept 11th

The White House says it will withdraw all US troops from Afghanistan
by September 11th.

The date would mark the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks that led
to American troops being deployed to the country.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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J&J VACCINE DELIVERIES TO EUROPE PAUSED

Johnson & Johnson has paused deliveries of its Covid-19 vaccine to Europe, as US health authorities investigate a potential link with rare blood clotting.

It comes after a recommendation on Tuesday by the US medicines regulator to halt vaccination with the J&J vaccine while research is ongoing.

Stuart Smith reports from Brussels

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Second night of violence following death of Daunte Wright

There's been another night of unrest in Minnesota following the police
shooting of a black man.

Daunte Wright was killed during a traffic stop on Sunday.

Sarah Walton reports

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US pauses J&J vaccine over blot clotting fears

The US is pausing the use of the Johnson and Johnson Covid-19 vaccine
after six cases of severe blood clotting.

The single-dose injection is one of three vaccines offered in the US.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken back in Brussels for crunch talks on Ukraine

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has returned to Brussels for discussions on Iran, Afghanistan and the showdown between Russia and Ukraine. 

The visit comes as Washington warns that Russia has amassed more troops at the Ukrainian border than at any time since 2014. 

Lucy Hough has more from Brussels. 

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Sugar tax making a positive impact

A new study reveals that in the three years since South Africa introduced a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages, the country’s per capita sugar intake from taxable beverages has dropped by 35 percent. Researchers confirm that the introduction of South Africa’s Health Promotion Levy has led to reductions in sugar and calorie levels, and lower volumes of these beverages being sold. Mark Roughton reports.

 

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India approves Russian-made Sputnik V amid a surge in COVID infections

India continues to wrestle with a record rise in COVID-19 case numbers, recording more than 161,000 cases in the past 24 hours, pushing the country's total caseload to over 13.6 million.

The Indian government says it will fast track approval for foreign vaccines that have already been granted emergency authorisation in other countries, amid fears of a shortfall in supplies.

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England begins Modern vaccine rollout

England has begun its rollout of the Moderna vaccine, the nation's third approved jab, in what NHS medical directors are calling "another milestone in Britain's world-leading" vaccination programme.

Benji Hyer reports from London. 

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UGANDA TO RECEIVE JOHNSON AND JOHNSON VACCINE

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The African Union has upped its distribution of Johnson and Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine across the continent, four days after putting the purchasing of more Astra Zeneca shots on hold, over supply concerns.

Uganda is expecting four million doses of the some 220 million J & J doses which will be manufactured by the Aspen pharmaceutical company based in South Africa.

Hillary Ayesiga reporting from Kampala

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BIGGEST SURGE TESTING OPERATION TO DATE UNDERWAY IN LONDON

Surge testing is underway in parts of London after a sudden increase in the number of people testing positive for the Covid-19 variant first detected in South Africa. People in those areas are being urged to get tested as soon as possible in order to try to halt the spread further. Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.

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DRC ANNOUNCES NEW CABINET

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The Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo has announced a new cabinet. The announcement comes four months after President Felix Tshisekedi broke up the coalition he led with his predecessor Joseph Kabila over a power struggle. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.

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Nigerian government raises alert of possible attacks on its airports

Airport authorities in Nigeria have raised an alert of planned attacks on various airports across the country by criminal elements.

Nigeria has been dealing with insecurity challenges including insurgency, kidnapping and armed robbery.

Correspondent Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja.

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ALL OVER 50s OFFERED VACCINE IN UK

The UK government's offered all over-50s and the most vulnerable a Covid-19 vaccine first dose.

The milestone comes several days before the April 15th target and means those in their 40s are now being offered a jab.

The Moderna vaccine is also now being rolled out in England.

However, surge testing is being implemented in parts of South London where a cluster of cases of the South Africa-discovered variant has been discovered.

Professor of virology Lawrence Young says vigilance is needed as lockdown eases.

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US protests continue over Duante Wright killing

Protesters have defied a curfew in Minnesota to protest for a second
night against the killing of 20year-old black man Duante Wright.

A police officer accidentally shot him on Sunday afternoon believing
she was using her taser.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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US police kill armed student at high school

A student has been shot dead by police at a US high school in the
state of Tennessee.

The school in Knoxville has seen a series of teenage shootings in
recent months that have left 3 other teenagers dead.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Taiwan Reports Largest Chinese Aircraft Incursion to Date

Taiwan's government says twenty five Chinese military aircraft entered the island's air defence identification zone on Monday.

The incursion, which included fighters as well as nuclear-capable bombers, was the largest reported to date.

Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.

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