Monday, May 10, 2021

FDA authorizes Pfizer coronavirus vaccine for adolescents

The US Food and Drug Administration has authorized the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine for use in children ages twelve to fifteen.


The expanded eligibility is expected to provide a boost to the country's vaccination drive, which has slowed in recent weeks.


US Correspondent Ira Spitzer has more

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Heavy losses for Nasdaq as tech plummets [Short version without SOT]

It was a bad start to the trading week for the Nasdaq following a
substantial sell-off for tech stocks.

And President Joe Biden has sought to brush off April's disappointing
jobs report maintaining that the U.S. economic recovery is still on
track.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Heavy losses for Nasdaq as tech plummets

It was a bad start to the trading week for the Nasdaq following a
substantial sell-off for tech stocks.

And President Joe Biden has sought to brush off April's disappointing
jobs report maintaining that the U.S. economic recovery is still on
track.

William Denselow reports From New York.

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U.S. condemns rocket attacks on Israel and calls for calm in Jerusalem


The U.S. State Department has condemned rocket attacks into Israel by Hamas.

Israel has launched air strikes against militant targets in the Gaza Strip in retaliation, as more violent clashes between Israeli police and Palestinians break out in Jerusalem.

Our U.S. correspondent Giles Gibson reports.

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Biden: Kremlin not behind US pipeline hack

US President Joe Biden says the Russian government was not behind the
hacking of America's largest fuel pipeline.

But he told reporters Moscow bears some responsibility.

As US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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UN Security Council discuss Jerusalem unrest

The United Nations Security Council has met to discuss recent clashes
in Jerusalem amid the worst violence the city has seen in recent
years.

Rockets have been fired from Gaza and more than 300 Palestinians have
been injured in clashes with Israeli police by East Jerusalem's
Al-Aqsa mosque.

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.

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ENGLAND'S LOCKDOWN TO EASE FURTHER

England's covid-19 lockdown will ease further next Monday, the UK government has confirmed.

Indoor hospitality will reopen and house-hold mixing can start again.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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EU chooses not to renew AstraZeneca contract after June

The European Union has chosen not to renew an order of AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine after June. 

It follows a high-profile dispute with the pharmaceutical company over the supply of vaccines to the EU earlier this year. 

Lucy Hough has more from Brussels. 

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UK opposition party rejig unveiled -- senior shadow ministers sacked

Sir Keir Starmer has sacked one of his most senior shadow ministers in his first cabinet reshuffle since becoming leader of the UK's main opposition Labour Party. 


Anneliese (PRON: Anna-lease) Dodds, formerly shadow Chancellor, has been demoted to the party's Chair, a position that had been held by deputy leader Angela Rayner.


The shake-up of Sir Keir's team follows Labour's poor election results in England last week. 


From London, Benji Hyer reports.


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US pipeline cyberattack hits fuel prices

US motorists are expected to see a shortage of fuel and an increase in
prices after a cyber attack shut down the country's largest pipeline.

Four days after the attack it's still not clear when the pipeline,
that carries almost half the east coast's fuel supply, will be
operating again.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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BORIS JOHNSON EXPECTED TO CONFIRM EASING OF COVID RESTRICTIONS

A further easing of coronavirus restrictions in England is expected to be announced - as the government continues along its so-called roadmap out of lockdown. As well as indoor hospitality getting the go ahead, people could also be allowed to start inviting others into their homes for the first time in months. Laura Makin-Isherwood has more.


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DRC REBELS KILLED

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The army in the Democratic Republic of Congo says it has killed 10 rebels in an offensive that occurred in the east of the country on Sunday.

The offensive began on Thursday in North Kivu province shortly after a state of siege imposed by the government took effect. Chris Ocamringa has more from KInshasa...

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UK TO EASE LOCKDOWN

The UK is set to further ease Covid-19 lockdown measures due to positive data on the virus.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson will announce later that indoor hospitality and household mixing can resume next Monday in England.

People will be allowed to meet in groups of up to 30 outdoors, and pubs and restaurants will be able to reopen indoor service.

Health minister Nadine Dorries says it's good news.

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India's daily COVID-19 tally dips but struggle for oxygen and beds continue

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India has recorded more than 366,000 cases of COVID-19…

A big dip from its record high of 414,000.

But concerns are that the falling numbers could be due to lower testing…

And experts warn that the peak is yet to arrive.

Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.

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Hong Kong government urged to boost COVID-19 vaccination rate

The Hong Kong government is under pressure to further incentivize the public to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Health experts say more needs to be done, after a medical association survey found most people are still adopting a "wait and see" approach before being inoculated. 

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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6 people fatally shot at birthday party in Colorado Springs

Six people have been fatally shot at a birthday party in Colorado Springs.

Police say the suspect is believed to be the boyfriend of one of the victims and turned his gun on himself.

Jagruti Dave reports.

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Japan to ramp up vaccines as COVID cases rise

Japan is aiming to speed up its vaccine rollout with the aim to roll out one million shots a day this summer. The announcement came on Friday when the government extended the state of emergency for Tokyo and three other prefectures amid an ongoing surge in COVID-19 cases.


Phoebe Amoroso reports in Tokyo.

 

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US declares state of emergency after pipeline ransomware attack

The US government has declared a state of emergency following a ransomware attack on a crucial pipeline that carries nearly half of the east coast's gas supply.

As our correspondent Jagruti Dave reports, there are growing calls from US lawmakers to bolster critical infrastructure against further attacks of this kind.

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Friday, May 7, 2021

Biden endorses Ardern's "Christchurch Call To Action" on violent online content

The White House has announced that the United States is endorsing the Christchurch Call to Action aimed at eliminating terrorist and violence extremist content online.


The White House press secretary said the Biden administration will now participate in the Christchurch Call's virtual summit in just a week's time.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Wall Street investors await key indicator of US inflation

The Dow rallied to end the first week of trading for May, despite the
release of disappointing new jobs figures in the US.

Attentions are now turning to key inflation indicators due out in the
week ahead.

Sarah Walton reports.

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