The World Health Organization says Tanzania is working to join the COVAX global vaccine-sharing facility and will sit down with aid agencies next week to plan its first national COVID inoculation campaign.
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Friday, June 18, 2021
Tanzania to request to join COVAX vaccine-sharing facility - WHO
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Germany to allow entry to vaccinated travellers from outside EU
International travellers are being welcomed back to Germany, with the government announcing relaxed entry rules for those who have received their Covid-19 vaccine.
From Berlin, Trent Murray has the details.
From Berlin, Trent Murray has the details.
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Experts advise Indian authorities to prepare for a COVID-19 resurgence
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Experts are asking Indian authorities to prepare for a potential resurge of COVID-19 cases.
21 experts have written in the medical journal The Lancet…
Recommending decentralisation of healthcare system – and a price cap on medicines to battle the pandemic.
Ishan Garg reports.
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Australians reassured after vaccination advice changed
Australia's Health Minister says nobody will miss out after the countries vaccination recommendation changed this week.
After two cases of fatal blood clots following the administration of the AstraZeneca vaccine to people in their 50's, Australian health authorities now recommend that people aged 40 – 59 receive the Pfizer vaccine.
Shaun Bindley reports from Brisbane.
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Japan eases nearly two-month-long state of emergency ahead of Olympics
The Japanese government is easing COVID-19-related restrictions after nearly two months of a state of emergency and amid falling infection counts.
The move will open the door to more spectators at the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, to begin in late July. John Matthews reports in Tokyo.
The move will open the door to more spectators at the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, to begin in late July. John Matthews reports in Tokyo.
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US executions halted due to no firing squad
The US state of South Carolina has halted the executions of two men
while it assembles a fire squad.
The men have the choice of death by lethal injection or by shooting -
but the state has not yet formed a firing squad.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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while it assembles a fire squad.
The men have the choice of death by lethal injection or by shooting -
but the state has not yet formed a firing squad.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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Thursday, June 17, 2021
Biden signs national holiday to mark end of slavery
The date which marks the end of slavery in the United States has been
made a national holiday after President Joe Biden signed it into law.
Juneteenth National Independence Day, celebrated on June 19th, will
become the 12th legal public holiday in the U.S.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington.
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made a national holiday after President Joe Biden signed it into law.
Juneteenth National Independence Day, celebrated on June 19th, will
become the 12th legal public holiday in the U.S.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington.
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Mixed close on Wall Street as Fed meeting continues to weigh
The Dow closed the day down as traders continue to digest Wednesday's
policy announcement from the Federal Reserve.
The central bank indicated a willingness to start raising interest
rates sooner than planned as inflation continues to grow.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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policy announcement from the Federal Reserve.
The central bank indicated a willingness to start raising interest
rates sooner than planned as inflation continues to grow.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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U.S. Supreme Court dismisses latest challenge to Obamacare
The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld the Affordable Care Act - also known as Obamacare - after a challenge from Republican-led states.
This is the third time America's top court has dismissed an attempt to kill off former President Barack Obama's signature healthcare legislation.
Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson reports.
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Jobless claims jump to highest level in a month
The number of people in the U.S. filing for first time unemployment
benefits has risen to its highest level in a month.
This comes despite a record number of job openings currently available.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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benefits has risen to its highest level in a month.
This comes despite a record number of job openings currently available.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Re: UK INVESTIGATES MORE TRAVEL FOR DOUBLE-JABBED
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The UK government's looking into allowing people who've received two covid-19 vaccine doses to travel to more international destinations without needing to quarantine on return.Ministers are investigating whether travel should be opened up to Amber list locations for those who've been double-jabbed.Olly Barratt reports from London.(WRAP)IN: 'Downing Street's...OUT: ...ours.'TIME: 52 seconds
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UK INVESTIGATES MORE TRAVEL FOR DOUBLE-JABBED
The UK government's looking into allowing people who've received two covid-19 vaccine doses to travel to more international destinations without needing to quarantine on return.
Ministers are investigating whether travel should be opened up to Amber list locations for those who've been double-jabbed.
Olly Barratt reports from London.
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France ends Covid-19 obligation to wear face mask outside in public
June 17/today/Thursday marks the first day in France that people do not need to wear a face mask outside in public.
The move was confirmed by the prime minister yesterday and comes as the government also announced that the end of the nationwide curfew would be brought forward by ten days.
Ross Cullen has more from Paris.
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Russia mulls mandatory vaccinations over sharp rise in Covid-19 cases
Moscow, Saint Petersburg and several regions across Russia are mulling mandatory vaccinations for service sector workers as Delta strain of Covid-19 causes surge in fresh cases. The number of vaccinations at the same time remains low, only some 13 per cent of Russians have been inoculated since the vaccination campaign began in January this year. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.
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UK LOOKS AT OPENING UP INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL FOR VACCINATED
The UK government's looking into allowing people who've received two covid-19 vaccine doses to travel to more international destinations without needing to quarantine on return.
Ministers are investigating whether travel should be opened up to Amber list locations for those who've been double-jabbed.
Currently, Brits can only visit a small number of territories on its Green list - without facing quarantine when they get back to the UK.
The travel industry's been calling on the government to open up international travel more quickly as vaccines are rolled out.
Government minister Jesse Norman says nothing's been decided yet.
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Nigerian government seeks law to regulate social, online media
The Nigerian government has asked lawmakers to enact a bill that will regulate social and online media in the country.
The proposal comes a week after Nigeria's Broadcasting Corporation asked all social media platforms and online broadcasting service providers operating in Nigeria to apply for a broadcast licence.
Correspondent Phil Ihaza reports in Abuja
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Australian government changes advice regarding AstraZeneca vaccine
The Australian government has changed its recommendation for people over 50 to receive the AstraZeneca vaccine.
The review of the advice comes following the death of a second woman aged in her 50s from a rare blood clot disorder with a likely link to AstraZeneca.
Shaun Bindley reports from Brisbane.
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Indian officials defend widening Oxford Astrazenca vaccine gap to 16 weeks
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Indian authorities are defending their move to increase the gap between two Oxford AstraZeneca shots to 16 weeks.
Critics say it was done to manage a vaccine shortage…
But officials claim they're following scientific advice.
Ishan Garg reports.
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US lawmakers to table pro-Taiwan bill
Republican and Democrats in the House of Representatives are pushing for legislation that will boost US support for Taiwan.
This will form part of the hard line Congress is taking against China.
Sam Wong reports.
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This will form part of the hard line Congress is taking against China.
Sam Wong reports.
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China Sends Astronauts to New Space Station
China has launched a spacecraft carrying three astronauts to begin construction on its new space station.
It's seen as yet another landmark establishing Beijing as a major space power.
Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.
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It's seen as yet another landmark establishing Beijing as a major space power.
Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.
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