US President Joe Biden condemns "outrageous" arrest of Belarusian Journalist

US President Joe Biden has condemned what he calls the "outrageous" arrest of Belarusian activist and journalist Roman Protasevich.

The 26 year old was detained after his flight from Greece to Lithuania was forced to land in Minsk.

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.

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California governor calls for record wildfire spending

California's governor is calling for record spending on wildfire prevention following last year's devastating fire season.

Experts warn California is facing another difficult summer as a result of dry conditions.

Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco.

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Tech rebounds at the start of a new trading week

The U.S. markets rose sharply Monday thanks to a strong day for big
tech and stocks tied to the economic reopening.

And a recent wild ride for cryptocurrencies continues.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Amazon Reportedly Near Deal to Buy MGM

Amazon is reportedly nearing a deal to buy MGM. 

The sale would give Amazon's Prime streaming service access to MGM's back catalogue of iconic content. 

Rachel Silverman has this report from San Francisco. 

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NYC schools to all be in-person next academic year

New York City's Mayor has announced that all public schools will
return to in-person learning this fall with no option for remote
learning.

As the city's Covid-19 infection rate continues to decline Bill de
Blasio said it was time to return to how things used to be.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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UN Special Envoy describes situation in Myanmar as "very bad"

The United Nations' Special Envoy for Myanmar says the situation in
the country is "very bad".

It comes after detained leader Aung San Suu Kyi made her first in
person appearance in court.

Sarah Walton reports.

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UK AIRLINES TOLD TO AVOID BELARUS AIRSPACE

UK airlines are being advised to avoid Belarus airspace.

And London says it is looking into imposing sanctions on the country - in response to the forced landing of a Ryanair flight at the weekend and the arrest of a blogger who was on board.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.

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US strongly condemns Belarus; demands immediate release of Pratasevich

The US has strongly condemned Belarus for forcing a plane to divert over its territory in order to arrest an opposition journalist.

Describing it as a "shocking act", the State Department is demanding the immediate release of Raman Pratasevich.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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Blinken travels to Middle East following Israel-Gaza conflict

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is traveling to the Middle East
to meet leaders and senior officials following the Israel-Gaza
conflict.

The Biden administration came under fire for its response, with
criticism it ignored the plight of Palestinian civilians caught up in
the violence.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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US Slaps Sanction on Ethiopia

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The United States has imposed sanctions on Ethiopia following the continued fighting in the Northern region, Tigray.

It says parties to the conflict have not made a meaningful effort to end hostilities in the region or engage in peaceful resolution.

The Government of Prime minister Abiy Ahmed launched a military operation in the Tigray region in November 2020, against forces loyal to Tigray People Liberation Front. Six months later a conflict continues, and a major humanitarian crisis is affecting over 4 million people in the area.

 Coletta Wanjohi report from Addis Ababa :

 

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Prominent UK anti-racism campaigner in critical condition after being shot in the head

A prominent Black Lives Matter activist from the UK is in critical condition after being shot in the head.

Sasha Johnson remains in hospital after the incident which took place near a house party in South London on Sunday.

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ALTERNATIVE ACCOMMODATION FOR UK COVID ISOLATION

People self-isolating in overcrowded houses in the United Kingdom are set to be offered an alternative place to stay under a new government scheme. The trial will run first in nine areas currently experiencing high infection rates. Laura Makin-Isherwood has more.

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Chorus of condemnation after plane diverted to Belarus to arrest journalist

Several European countries have condemned the Belarussian government for diverting a plane to arrest Belarusian journalist Roman Protasevich.

Flight FR4978, bound for Lithuania from Greece, was forced by a fighter jet to land in Minsk, in what the EU's executive is calling a "hijacking." 

Belarus claimed there was a bomb threat on board, but no explosives were found.

The UK, meanwhile, has called for Mr Protasevich's immediate release. From London, Benji Hyer reports. 

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Belarus says it complied with international rules on plane diversion

The Belarusian Foreign Ministry says authorities complied with international rules when they diverted a Ryanair flight into Minsk, where two passengers were arrested. Belarus has called European criticism of the incident 'politicised'. Julia Chapman has more.

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VOLCANO ERUPTION DEATH TOLL

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At least 15 people have died in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo after a large volcano erupted on Saturday.

Authorities say 500 houses were destroyed after Mount Nyiragongo spewed lava into villages at night. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

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EU LEADERS TO DISCUSS BELARUS 'HIJACK'

EU leaders are set to discuss what Brussels describes as the 'hijacking' of a plane by Belarus.

The flight from Greece to Lithuania was diverted to Minsk on Sunday, where Belarusian activist Roman Protasevich was arrested.

The US State Department has described it as a 'shocking act'.

UK Shadow Foreign Secretary Lisa Nandy says there must be consequences.

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India's COVID-19 fatalities cross the 300,000 mark; behind only the US and Brazil

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India has the reached the grim milestone of 300,000 COVID 19 fatalities…

Lagging behind only the United States and Brazil.

The country reported 4,454 fatalities on Monday…

One of the highest single-day tallies in the world.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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US restricts assistance to Ethiopia over Tigray Conflict

The United States has imposed sanctions on Ethiopian and Eritrean officials that it determines are responsible for undermining the resolution of the crisis in Ethiopia's Tigray region.

It has also put restrictions on economic and security assistance to Ethiopia.

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.

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Japan launches mass vaccinations centers

The Japanese government has opened two large-scale vaccination centers in Tokyo and Osaka. The facilities are part of the government's strategy to speed up the pace of inoculations against COVID-19 as the country lags behind many other developed nations. 

Phoebe Amoroso reports in Tokyo.

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Blinken reaffirms US Support for Two-State Solution

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has reaffirmed America's commitment to a two-state solution in the Middle East.

It comes as the cease-fire between Israel and Hamas continues to hold following some of the worst fighting between the two sides in years.

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.

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