Monday, April 19, 2021

Facebook Preparing for Chauvin Verdict

Facebook says it plans to limit posts that contain misinformation and hate speech related to the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. 

This comes as people across the US are bracing for a verdict in the trial. 

Rachel Silverman has details. 



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EU SAYS NO MORE SANCTIONS AGAINST RUSSIA...FOR NOW

EU Commission High Representative Josep Borrell is warning of the 'highest military buildup ever' on the Russia-Ukraine border, as foreign ministers met by video link to discuss the escalating situation.

He reaffirmed the EU's strong support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

But ministers decided against new offers of help or further sanctions -- at least for now.

Stuart Smith reports from Brussels.

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UK TO BAN ARRIVALS FROM INDIA IN COVID MOVE

The UK government is set to place India on a so-called 'red travel list' from Friday, as coronavirus infection rates continue to rise in the nation. The announcement came just hours after Prime Minister Boris Johnson cancelled a scheduled visit to the country. Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.


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NASA flies drone on Mars - the first powered aircraft to fly on another world

America's space agency, NASA, has successfully flown a small helicopter on Mars.


The drone - called Ingenuity - is the first powered aircraft to fly on another world.


US correspondent Kate Fisher reports


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Closing arguments in George Floyd murder trial

The US city of Minneapolis is braced for violence as the murder trial
of George Floyd begins closing arguments.

Former police officer Derek Chauvin is accused of killing Floyd after
kneeling on his neck for more than nine minutes.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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All American adults now eligible for Covid-19 vaccine

All adults in the United States are now eligible to get a Covid-19
vaccine, hitting a deadline set by the Biden administration.

And the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and prevention estimate that
half the adult population has now received at least one shot.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Nine killed in weekend of gun violence across US

Nine people died in a weekend marked by gun violence across the US.

It came just days after eight people were killed in a mass shooting in
Indianapolis.

Sarah Walton reports

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European leaders criticise plans for breakaway football 'super league'

European politicians have criticised plans for a breakaway football 'super league.'

12 major clubs in England, Italy and Spain have agreed in principle to sign up. 

French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson are amongst those who've said the new league would undermine the meritocracy in sport. 

Lucy Hough has more from Brussels. 

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Alexey Navalny moved to prison hospital

Russia's prison service says Alexey Navalny has been moved to a hospital for inmates amid warnings that he is in a critical condition. His team says he is being denied appropriate medical care, but officials say his health is "satisfactory". Julia Chapman has more.

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Tanzanian miners’ joint venture leads to new $186m mining deal

Tanzania's mining firm AngloGold Ashanti has facilitated the establishment of the BG Umoja joint venture in Tanzania, which has been awarded the $186 million two-year mining contract for the Nyankanga and Geita Hill mining projects.

Daniel Kijo reports from Dar es Salaam.

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India's capital imposes full lockdown for six days

New Delhi is imposing a full lockdown till next Monday as cases in the capital hit record highs.

The region's government says it had no choice since medical infrastructure is at breaking point in Delhi.

Neha Poonia has more.

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'SUPER LEAGUE' PLANS CONDEMNED

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has joined condemnation of plans for a new European Super League in football.

12 major clubs in England, Spain and Italy including Manchester United, Chelsea, and Tottenham have announced a new break-away competition. 

They claim it will help the sport at every level - but fans are accusing them of greed and Boris Johnson's warned it could be "very damaging".

The Guardian's Chief Sports Writer Sean Ingle says it's about money and control.

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Russia expels Czech diplomats

Russia has given 20 Czech diplomats 24 hours to leave the country. The move is a response to the expulsion of Russian diplomats, after Prague accused Russian spies of carrying out an explosion that killed two people. Julia Chapman has more.

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India posts another record COVID19 spike

More than 273,000 people tested positive in India in the last 24 hours, the biggest single-day surge anywhere in the world. This has taken the country's overall caseload past 15 million.  

Several parts of the country are grappling with an acute shortage of beds and oxygen- with India's capital New Delhi describing the current situation as an 'emergency'.

Neha Poonia has more.

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Japan to secure more vaccines amid fourth coronavirus wave

Japan is expected to acquire enough COVID-19 vaccines for all residents aged 16 or over by the end of September, after discussions with Pfizer's CEO over the weekend. 


Japan lags far behind other major economies in the global vaccine rollout, but the country is currently facing a fourth wave of coronavirus infections.


Phoebe Amoroso reports in Tokyo. 


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Hong Kong issues flight bans over mutant COVID-19 strain

Hong Kong is banning flights from India, Pakistan and the Philippines for two weeks, due to concerns over a mutant strain of COVID-19. 

Health officials say they've found multiple cases of travellers from those countries testing positive for the strain this month. 

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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US warns Russia if Putin critic Navalny dies in jail

The US has warned Russia of "consequences" if leading Putin critic Alexei Navalny dies in prison.

Navalny's supporters have called for nationwide protests this Wednesday amid concerns about his deteriorating health.

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.

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Dr Fauci: J&J pause likely lifted this week

US health officials are likely to lift the temporary pause on Johnson and Johnson's Covid-19 vaccine this week, according to Dr Anthony Fauci.

The infectious disease expert said jab could return with a new warning.

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.

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Sunday, April 18, 2021

Indianapolis gunman legally bought assault rifles

Police have revealed a gunman who killed eight people in Indiana,
bought two rifles legally despite previously having a firearm
confiscated.

19 year old Brandon Hole also killed himself after the attack on a
FedEx facility.

Sarah Walton reports from Indianapolis.

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Saturday, April 17, 2021

Ethiopia's Envoy to Tanzania says his country is calling for foreign aid to rehabilitate Tigray region


Ethiopia has called for support from the international community in rehabilitating infrastructure in the northern region of Tigray which was severely devastated by military action starting last November.

Isaac Lukando reports. 

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