The White House has downplayed suggestions the US has failed to
achieve peace in the Israel-Gaza conflict after President Joe Biden's
call for "significant de-escalation" failed to materialize.
President Biden spoke on Thursday morning to Egypt's President Abdel
Fattah el-Sisi.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Thursday, May 20, 2021
RAIL SERVICES IN THE UK SET TO BE OVERHAULED
Britain's rail services are set to be overhauled. The UK government announced it has given the go ahead for a new public body called Great British Railways to be created, with claims it will help unify the existing network. Ministers say it should mean passengers get a better, more efficient service. Laura Makin-Isherwood has more.
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Biden faces pressure on US - Israel arms deal
Democrats in the US Congress are expected to question a senior
official from the Biden administration over a proposed multimillion
dollar arms sale to Israel.
Senator Bernie Sanders is also expected to introduce legislation to
ban the deal.
Sarah Walton reports
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official from the Biden administration over a proposed multimillion
dollar arms sale to Israel.
Senator Bernie Sanders is also expected to introduce legislation to
ban the deal.
Sarah Walton reports
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Report finds that BBC covered up 'deceitful' tactics to secure interview with Princess Diana
A report has found that former BBC journalist, Martin Bashir, used deceitful methods to land an interview with Princess Diana.
The interview, which was broadcast in 1995, was made famous because of comments made by the Princess about her marriage to Prince Charles.
Chris Jones has more in London.
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WHO EUROPE: INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL SHOULD BE AVOIDED
As the EU finalises plans to open its borders for more non-essential international travel, the World Health Organization is warning would-be travellers to think again.
WHO Europe Director Hans Kluge believes "in the face of a continued threat and new uncertainty" people should "continue to exercise caution, and rethink or avoid international travel".
Stuart Smith has more on this from Brussels.
WHO Europe Director Hans Kluge believes "in the face of a continued threat and new uncertainty" people should "continue to exercise caution, and rethink or avoid international travel".
Stuart Smith has more on this from Brussels.
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Travel companies say UK traffic light system is causing confusion
UK Transport Minister Grant Shapps says Britons should 'apply common sense' when considering traveling abroad.
The UK has adopted a traffic light system to manage where people should and shouldn't travel, based on a country's Covid-19 infection rate.
Chris Jones has more in London.
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UN decries killing of humanitarian workers
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The United Nations has condemned the killing of humanitarian workers in parts of Ethiopia. It says at least 9 have been killed in areas experiencing conflict in the country.
It is asking the government of Ethiopia to investigate.
Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa :
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Uganda has recorded a thirty percent increase in COVID-19 cases in a period of one month.
Scientists blame the rise in cases on violations of hygiene advice and the country's 9pm curfew.
Hillary Ayesiga reports...
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DRC SEXUAL ABUSE CLAIMS
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The World Health Organisation has urged anyone with information over new claims of sexual abuse by its staff in the Democratic Republic of Congo to come forward so that they take action against the perpetrators.
The abuse was reported in the eastern DRC city of Butembo during an Ebola outbreak that occurred between 2018 and 2020.
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Biden gives greenlight to Russia's Nord Stream 2
The Biden Administration has reversed course in its opposition to the controversial Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline.
Biden, who had has previously spoken out against the Russian gas project, agreeing overnight to waive sanctions - paving the way for the pipeline to be completed.
Trent Murray reports from Berlin
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Trent Murray reports from Berlin
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Nicolas Sarkozy returns to court in second trial of 2021
The former French president goes on trial today/on Thursday in Paris accused of illegal campaign financing.
Sarkozy denies the charges that a PR firm created fake invoices to hide overspending on his failed re-election bid in 2012.
Ross Cullen reports.
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Sarkozy denies the charges that a PR firm created fake invoices to hide overspending on his failed re-election bid in 2012.
Ross Cullen reports.
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Lavrov hails 'constructive' talks with Blinken
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says he had constructive talks with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. The diplomats agreed to work together despite "serious differences". But as Julia Chapman reports, there has been no confirmation of an expected Putin-Biden summit.
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Malawi burns thousands of expired AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine doses
Malawi authorities have burnt 19,610 expired doses of the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine, saying it will reassure the public that any vaccines they do get are safe.
Daniel Kijo reports.
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India: Data from private labs suggests runaway infection
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India has reported 3,874 fatalities from COVID-19 – a dip from its record tally on Wednesday.
New infections too have dropped in the past two weeks…
But data from private labs suggests many infections could be going unreported.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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Funding to increase for Australian Technology Detection Dog program
Australia's Technology Detection Drug program will be boosted to the tune of $5.7 million dollars.
The dogs are trained to sniff out electronic devices like USBs and SIM cards, which are often used in cases of child exploitation and terrorism.
Shaun Bindley reports from Brisbane.
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35 Republicans break with Trump to vote to create commission investigating Capitol attack
Thirty-five Republicans defied their party leaders and former President Donald Trump to vote to create an independent commission to investigate the attack on the Capitol.
They sided with House Democrats in a rare break with their party leadership but the bill looks unlikely to pass in the Senate.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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Japan’s exports jump after virus slump
Japan's exports for April jumped 38% from over a year ago, marking the largest increase in over a decade. Trade is continuing to recover after being disrupted by the global pandemic.
Phoebe Amoroso reports.
Phoebe Amoroso reports.
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Hong Kong considers lowering age for COVID-19 vaccinations
The Hong Kong government is considering lowering the age limit for COVID-19 vaccinations to 12, as part of efforts to boost the city's inoculation rate. Health authorities say they're analysing the latest data to decide if the move is safe.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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China's Latest Rocket Mission Put on Hold
China postponed a planned rocket launch on Thursday because of technical reasons, according to state media.
The rocket was meant to carry supplies for its new space station.
Patrick Fok has more from Beijing.
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The rocket was meant to carry supplies for its new space station.
Patrick Fok has more from Beijing.
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Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Texas bans abortions as early as six weeks into pregnancy
Texas has passed a law banning abortions from as early as six weeks into a woman's pregnancy.
It becomes the latest state to challenge US abortion rights, in anticipation of a hearing in the Supreme Court later this year.
US correspondent Ira Spitzer has more.
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