Drugmaker Moderna says its Covid-19 vaccine is highly effective in adolescents.
It's been testing the jab on 12 to 17 year olds.
Sarah Walton reports
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Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Blinken pledges to rally support for rebuilding of Gaza
America’s top diplomat has promised to shore up support for the rebuilding of Gaza, while insisting that Hamas- which the US regards as a terrorist organization- would not benefit from any humanitarian aid.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is on a tour of the Middle East, following a truce after 11 days of war between Israel and Palestinian militants.
Nina-Maria Potts has more:
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UGANDA PARLIAMENT ELECTS NEW SPEAKER
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Uganda's parliament on Monday held its first session since the inauguration of President Yoweri Museveni early this month. The parliament also elected a new speaker replacing the country's first female speaker. Leon Ssenyange reports
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UK government issues new Covid-19 advice to eight areas worst impacted by variant first found in India
New advisory measures have been given to 8 areas in the UK where the Coronavirus variant first discovered in India is spreading fastest.
The government's advice was issued without an official announcement on Friday and urges people in those areas to be 'extra cautious'.
It's thought that the variant known as B.1.617.2 is more transmissible than others and could damage the UK's path out of lockdown.
From London, Chris Jones reports.
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DRC VOLCANO ERUPTION
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Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo say the death toll from the volcanic eruption in the eastern province of North Kivu has risen to 32.
Thousands of people fled Goma city on Saturday night after Mount Nyiragongo erupted, sending lava flowing down its peak.
Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.
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Belarusian opposition leader says blogger's confession given 'under pressure'
Exiled Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya says a video confession by a detained blogger was given 'under pressure' and she believes he was beaten. Roman Protasevich was arrested after Belarusian authorities diverted a Ryanair flight into Minsk. Julia Chapman has more.
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Germany's economy rattled by Covid-19 lockdowns
Germany's economy has fallen more than analysts had expected, with the first quarter results revealing the full impact of the country's lockdown restrictions.
Government data shows the third wave caused a big drop in household spending, while personal bank account savings jumped to record highs.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
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CRITICISM OVER UK GOVT VARIANT TRAVEL ADVICE
The UK government's being criticised over confusion about advice that people should not travel to and from covid-19 India variant hotspots.
It's emerged government guidance changed on Friday for several English areas with outbreaks of the variant.
But critics say that advice was not communicated widely to the public or even affected local authorities.
Cabinet minister Therese Coffey insists the government has been clear.
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India's daily Covid-19 infections dip to lowest rise since mid-April
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India has posted its lowest daily rise in daily Covid-19 infections since mid-April, with 196,427 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, according to figures from the health ministry.
The country in recent weeks has been battling a massive second wave of infections, putting enormous strain on its healthcare system. On Tuesday, India recorded more than 3,500 Covid-19 deaths.
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India has posted its lowest daily rise in daily Covid-19 infections since mid-April, with 196,427 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, according to figures from the health ministry.
The country in recent weeks has been battling a massive second wave of infections, putting enormous strain on its healthcare system. On Tuesday, India recorded more than 3,500 Covid-19 deaths.
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Beijing's vaccine-offer sparks fury in Taiwan
Taiwan has hit back at Beijing's offer to send urgent supplies of its Sinovac vaccine and called the move insincere.
It comes as the self-ruled island's experiencing a surge in cases of COVID-19 after months of relative safety.
Samuel Wong reports.
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Indian police raids Twitter office in Delhi
Police teams in India's capital New Delhi raided the offices of Twitter in connection with the social media giant labelling a ruling party leader's tweet as 'manipulated media'.
India's Information Technology ministry had asked Twitter to remove the label last week. The opposition has called this an 'intimidation' tactic.
Neha Poonia has more.
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India's Information Technology ministry had asked Twitter to remove the label last week. The opposition has called this an 'intimidation' tactic.
Neha Poonia has more.
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US advises against travel to Japan
The United States has issued an advisory recommending that its citizens do not travel to Japan due to a surge of coronavirus cases. With less than two months until the Olympics, the announcement is fuelling further concerns over the safety of the Games.
Phoebe Amoroso reports in Tokyo.
Phoebe Amoroso reports in Tokyo.
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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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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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Monday, May 24, 2021
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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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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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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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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