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Friday, June 4, 2021

US to send vaccines to India

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India's vaccination drive could get a significant push…

The United States' Vice President Kamala Harris has assured Prime Minister Narendra Modi that Oxford-Astrazenca shots are on their way.

Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.

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Delta variant detected in Australia

The covid 19 variant known as the Delta strain has been found in Australia in 2 cases that aren't connected to other covid outbreaks in the country.

This is the first time the variant has been identified outside of hotel quarantine in Australia.

Shaun Bindley reports.

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Japan enacts law for more flexible paternity leave

The Japanese government enacted a law giving fathers greater flexibility to take paternity leave immediately after their child is born. The move aims to encourage more men to help with childcare responsibilities as the country struggles with a steeply declining population.

Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.

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Dozens more Chinese companies included in US investment ban

US President Joe Biden has broadened an investment ban on Chinese firms to include dozens of companies in the country's surveillance and defence sectors.

He has also put companies with alleged links to China's military on the US's blacklist.

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.

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Hong Kong Police prepare to shut down Tiananmen commemorations

Hong Kong Police are deploying thousands of officers across the city to enforce a ban on gatherings to commemorate the anniversary of the 1989 crackdown on protests in Beijing's Tiananmen Square. A mass vigil has been banned for a second year in a row due to COVID-19 concerns. Organisers say that's an excuse to suppress the event. Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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Thursday, June 3, 2021

Biden bans investment in Chinese surveillance tech

US president Joe Biden has issued an executive order banning Americans from investing in certain Chinese defense and surveillance companies.

The move comes amid increasing concern over Beijing's use of surveillance technology on its own citizens.

US correspondent Ira Spitzer has more.

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Losses on Wall Street as tech drags down the markets

The U.S. markets closed down on Thursday after a tough session for the
tech sector.

This comes despite the release of several pieces of economic data
pointed to a strengthening labor market.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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DENMARK TO SEND ASYLUM SEEKERS OUTSIDE COUNTRY FOR ASSESSMENT

Danish lawmakers have voted to transfer asylum seekers to detention centres outside of the country.

It's another policy of many designed to create a stricter immigration system in Denmark, but one refugee charity thinks it's illegal.

Stuart Smith reports.

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Jobless claims fall to new pandemic-era low

The number of Americans filing for first time unemployment benefits
has fallen to a new pandemic-era low.

And in a separate report, the U.S. private sector added nearly a
million new workers last month.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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UK Safe Travel List Revised

The UK has reduced the number of permitted foreign holiday destinations.

Portugal has been taken off the so called green list, that can be freely visited without the need for quarantine.

The move has thrown many summer travel plans into chaos.

John Bevir (Beaver) reports.

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US sharing 25m vaccines with Covax

The US has announced plans to distribute Covid-19 vaccines overseas,
with the majority of the first doses going to the international COVAX
initiative.

Allies including Canada, Mexico, India and South Korea are also in
line for vaccine shipments.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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EU executive unveils plans for a digital ID wallet

The European Union has unveiled plans for a digital ID wallet that residents could use to access services across the 27-nation bloc.

The move is part of a post-pandemic recovery strategy that involves accelerating the shift to an online world.

Lucy Hough has more from Brussels.

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Prosecutors demand 30 year sentence for George Floyd murder

Prosecutors are calling for the police officer convicted of murdering
George Floyd, to serve 30 years in prison.

Derek Chauvin is due to be sentenced later this month.

Sarah Walton reports

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FBI blames meat cyberattack on Russian criminals

The FBI says Russian cyber-criminals are responsible for the
ransomware attack on the world's largest meat processing company.

JBS has not confirmed if it paid the ransom, but has said it hopes to
resume services later on Thursday.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Tesco staff take upper hand over row on equal pay with supermarket giant

Female Tesco employees could be owed thousands after they sought clarification over equal pay rights from the European Court of Justice.

Shop floor workers made up of mostly women claim that male warehouse employees are being paid around $4 more than them, even though their work is of equal value.

Chris Jones has more in London.

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REBEL MPS CHALLENGE CUT TO UK OVERSEAS AID BUDGET

A group of rebel MPs are set to try to overturn a decision made by Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government to cut the UK overseas aid budget. An amendment, signed by 18 MPs, has been tabled to try to force a return to previous spending commitments, just days before the G7 Summit gets underway. Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.

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France to start Covid-19 vaccinations for children

The French president has announced the opening of the vaccination campaign to children aged 12 and over from the middle of this month.

The government says teenagers will be vaccinated on a voluntary basis.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Flights between Russia and Germany resume following ban

Flights between Russia and Germany have resumed following a brief ban implemented by authorities in both countries.

Berlin accused Moscow of causing problems for German flag carrier Lufthansa, leading to a suspension of Russian airlines landing at German airports.

But the problems appear to have been quickly resolved.

From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.

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