Friday, April 16, 2021

Further restrictions across Japan as virus fourth wave spreads

The Japanese government is set to grant four more prefectures greater powers to take coronavirus countermeasures as daily infections continue to rise. The move would bring the total number of prefectures under a quasi-state of emergency to ten.


Phoebe Amoroso reports.


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Thursday, April 15, 2021

Chicago Officials Release Video of 13 Year-Old Shot by Police

Officials in the city of Chicago have released body camera footage of a 13 year-old boy being fatally shot by police.

The video threatens to further inflame nationwide tensions over police shootings.

US Correspondent Ira Spitzer has more.


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Biden hopes to work with Putin despite sanctions

US President Joe Biden says he hopes for "thoughtful dialogue" with
Russian President Vladimir Putin, despite sanctioning multiple
officials and expelling Moscow's diplomats.

The US accuses Russia of meddling in last year's election and carrying
out a cyber attack on government agencies.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Dow hits record high after positive economic data

US markets hit an all time high on Wednesday after the release of some
positive economic data.

There were also more strong earning results from US banks.

Sarah Walton reports

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US denies escalating tensions with Russian sanctions

The White House says it is not trying to "escalate" tensions with
Russia after Washington sanctioned Moscow over hacking allegations.

The US accuses the Kremlin of orchestrating a cyber campaign and
interfering in November's US presidential election.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Pfizer Says Booster Shot Likely Needed

Pfizer says people will probably need a booster dose of their COVID-19 vaccine after getting the first two shots. According to the company's CEO, that booster would come within 12 months after the first round of shots. 

Rachel Silverman has details. 



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VACCINE SKEPTICISM GROWS IN UGANDA


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Uganda's health ministry is concerned about increased vaccine hesitancy among front-line health workers.

The country has only vaccinated thirty thousand people since it rolled out its vaccination campaign on March 10.

Hillary Ayesiga reports from Kampala.


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Chauvin Chooses NOT to Testify

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has chosen NOT to testify in his own defense. 

Chauvin is charged with murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd. 

Rachel Silverman has details. 



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US slaps new sanctions on Russia

The United States has slapped new sanctions on Russia in response to what it calls the "harmful foreign activities by the Russian government."

Washington accuses the Kremlin of being behind a widespread hacking campaign and of engaging in election interference.

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.

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US Secretary of State pays surprise visit to Afghanistan

The US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has made a surprise visit to
Afghanistan/

It comes less than a day after President Biden announced all US troops
would leave the country by September 11th.

Sarah Walton reports

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EU SUPPORTS NEW US SANCTIONS AGAINST RUSSIA

The European Union says the US has its full support, after President Joe Biden authorised new sanctions against Russia.

The sanctions come in response to the SolarWinds cyber attack, which the US says was carried out by Russia in December last year.

Stuart Smith reports from Brussels.

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Europe passes one million deaths from Covid-19

There have now been one million coronavirus deaths in Europe, according to the World Health Organisation who say the situation is still "serious" across the continent. 

Around 1.6million new cases are being reported each week. 

France is expected to pass a death toll of 100,000 deaths from Covid-19 on Thursday. 

Lucy Hough has more from Brussels. 

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Kremlin dismisses prospect of Putin-Biden summit

The Kremlin says a summit between Presidents Vladimir Putin and Joe Biden won't happen in the near future, despite a proposal by the American president. It comes as Russia braces itself for fresh U.S. sanctions. Julia Chapman reports.

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Preparations underway for Prince Philip funeral this weekend

Preparations are continuing for the funeral of Prince Philip, who died last week at the age of 99. 


The Duke of Edinburgh will be remembered in a service at St George's Chapel in the grounds of Windsor Castle on Saturday, as our UK correspondent Benji Hyer reports. 


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DAVID CAMERON WILL 'RESPOND POSITIVELY' TO EVIDENCE REQUESTS

Former UK Prime Minister David Cameron says he will 'respond positively' to any requests for him to give evidence over his links to a failed financial firm. A row has erupted after it emerged Mr Cameron had been lobbying the government to support Greensill Capital. While a lobbying watchdog cleared him of any wrongdoing - multiple reviews into how companies try to influence ministers have been launched.  Laura Makin-Isherwood has more.


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South Sudan’s elections to be postponed to 2023

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Parties to South Sudan's 2018 peace agreement have proposed extending the time for elections from 2022 to 2023 according to President Salva Kiir's Spokesperson, Ateny Wek Ateny.

President's Kiir's office says postponement of the elections would give enough time for political parties to prepare and contest for leadership positions in a conducive environment.

Patrick Oyet reports from Juba

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Navalny ally sentenced for trespassing against alleged poisoner

An ally of Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny has been sentenced to a year of probation for trespassing. The charges relate to an incident where Lyubov Sobol visited the home of one of Navalny's alleged poisoners. Julia Chapman has more.

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DRC RELAXES COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS

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The Democratic Republic of Congo has eased its COVID-19 restrictions in provinces with low numbers of infections.
Authorities lifted the curfew in provinces in the east and northeast of the country following a drop in cases. Chris Ocamringa has more from KInshasa.

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UK LOBBYING SCANDAL WIDENS

Former UK Prime Minister David Cameron has suggested he will cooperate with a series of inquiries taking place into lobbying.

He's faced criticism over his contact with current ministers when he was working for Greensill Capital prior to its collapse.

An ex senior Civil Servant has also been caught up in the row after it emerged he was still working for government when he took up a role with Greensill in 2015.

Former House of Commons Clerk Eliot Wilson believes the issues need to be looked into separately.

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India records 200,000 cases of COVID-19 - its highest single day tally

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India's recorded 200,000 cases of COVID-19 on Thursday – it's highest tally ever.

The second wave is already taking a toll on the country's healthcare infrastructure…

With many having to wait for more than 24 hours to receive primary care.

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

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