Friday, April 16, 2021

Talks on China set to dominate Japanese Prime Minister's visit to White House


Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga is in Washington to meet U.S. President Joe Biden, with China expected to dominate their talks.

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson reports.

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China holds climate talks with France and Germany via video link

China, France and Germany have held talks via videoconference to discuss Covid-19 and climate change.

The discussions come a week before a major climate summit chaired by US President Joe Biden. 

Lucy Hough has more. 

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Hong Kong democracy activists jailed over 2019 protests

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai has been jailed for over a year, along with four other high profile democracy campaigners, for their involvement in anti-government protests in 2019. Lai was also charged with two additional offences under Hong Kong's controversial national security law.
Richard Kimber sent this report from the courthouse in Hong Kong.

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Eight killed in US mass shooting

Eight people have been killed in a mass shooting at a FedEx facility
in the US city of Indianapolis.

It's the deadliest attack in a month, since 10 people were killed in a
Colorado supermarket.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Kremlin dismisses U.S. 'addiction' to sanctions

The Kremlin has dismissed what it calls an American 'addiction' to sanctions and says new measures will not affect Russia's economic stability. A spokesman for Vladimir Putin says the president will decide on an appropriate response. Julia Chapman has more.

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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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UK GOVERNMENT ACCUSED OF WIDESPREAD CRONYISM

The UK government has faced yet more accusations of 'cronyism' after reports a company owned by the sister of the Health Secretary, won an NHS contract worth more than $200,000. It comes just weeks after former Prime Minister David Cameron was criticised for lobbying ministers on behalf of the now collapsed financial firm Greensill Capital. Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.


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UN PEACEKEEPERS IN DRC

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The Special Representative of the UN Secretary General in the Democratic Republic of Congo says the UN peacekeeping force is ready to leave the country if the Congolese government tells them to do so.  
Bintou Keita made the remarks at a news conference in the eastern city of Beni where protests have been held against UN troops for reportedly failing to stop rebel attacks. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

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FINAL PREPARATIONS FOR PHILIP FUNERAL

Final preparations are being made for the Duke of Edinburgh's scaled-back funeral on Saturday.

Prince Philip's four children will walk alongside his coffin through the grounds of Windsor Castle.

Emma Corr reports from Windsor.

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Delhi set to become new COVID-19 hotspot as infection soars in India

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Delhi is quickly becoming India's new COVID-19 hotspot with infections rising more quickly than other urban centers such as Mumbai.

Overall 200,000 new infections were confirmed for a second consecutive day in India on Friday…

Leading authorities to impose a flurry of new temporary restrictions on movement.

Ishan Garg tells us more.

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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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