Saturday, April 17, 2021

Funeral of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, takes place at Windsor Castle

The funeral of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh has taken place at Windsor Castle.

 

During the service, The Archbishop of Canterbury spoke of the Prince's unwavering dedication, and the Dean of Windsor paid tribute to his loyalty to the Queen. 

 

From London, Benji Hyer reports. 

 

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The funeral of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh has taken place at Windsor Castle.

 

During the service, The Archbishop of Canterbury spoke of the Prince's unwavering dedication, and the Dean of Windsor paid tribute to his loyalty to the Queen. 

 

From London, Benji Hyer reports. 

 

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The funeral of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh has taken place at Windsor Castle.

 

Coronavirus restrictions in England meant only 30 people, socially distanced, were allowed to attend the ceremony, but some people did gather in the town centre to pay their respects. 

 

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The funeral of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh has taken place at Windsor Castle.

 

During the service, The Archbishop of Canterbury spoke of the Prince's unwavering dedication, and the Dean of Windsor paid tribute to his loyalty to the Queen. 

 

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The funeral of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh has taken place at Windsor Castle.

 

During the service, the Dean of Windsor paid tribute to his loyalty to the Queen, and the Archbishop of Canterbury spoke of the Prince's unwavering dedication.

 

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PRINCE PHILIP FUNERAL TO TAKE PLACE IN WINDSOR

Prince Philip's funeral takes place in Windsor later.

He died earlier this month at the age of 99.

The service at Windsor Castle faces numerous restrictions due to Covid-19.

Olly Barratt reports from Windsor.

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Police name victims of Indianapolis shooting

Police have named the victims of a mass shooting at a FedEx facility
in Indianapolis.

It's also been revealed the shooter previously had a gun seized by law
enforcement.

Sarah Walton reports.

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Friday, April 16, 2021

Raul Castro steps down as leader of Cuba’s Communist Party

Raul Castro has announced he's stepping down as the leader of Cuba's
Communist Party.

The move marks the first time in six decades that a Castro won't be in power.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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US & Japan affirm alliance against China

US President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga have
reaffirmed their commitment to stand up to China.

Mr Suga is the first foreign leader to visit Mr Biden at a time when
both countries have expressed concern about Beijing's growing
influence in Asia.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Next week Preview for US Markets

Investors will be hoping this coming week sees the Dow Jones and S&P
500 move higher from the record highs they hit on Friday.

Bank earnings and consumer sentiment helped Wall Street end last week higher.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Biden to maintain Trump refugee limits

The Biden administration plans to limit the number of refugees the US will accept to fifteen thousand, going back on earlier pledge to allow four times that many.


The decision is a blow to asylum seekers who had hoped for a more welcoming policy than under the Trump administration.


US Correspondent Ira Spitzer has more.

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Russia takes counter-measures against U.S.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has recommended that U.S. Ambassador to Moscow John Sullivan "go home for consultations". He announced new measures in retaliation to sanctions introduced by the Joe Biden administration. Julia Chapman has more from Moscow.

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Russia expels US diplomats in retaliation

Russia is expelling ten US diplomats in response to the Biden
administration removing the same number of Moscow officials from
Washington.

It's the latest sign of worsening relations between the two countries.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Lockdown in Scotland (UK) being eased earlier than expected

Restrictions are being eased earlier than expected in Scotland after more than four months of lockdown.  


The Scottish government is hoping the early relaxation of rules will boost people's wellbeing and allow them to reunite with loved ones, as Liam Gould reports from London. 


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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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