According to data from the NCDC, two deaths have been recorded since Sunday, nearly two hundred cases reported, increasing the tally to over 168,000 cases so far.
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Fears of third wave heighten in Nigeria after Delta variant discovery
According to data from the NCDC, two deaths have been recorded since Sunday, nearly two hundred cases reported, increasing the tally to over 168,000 cases so far.
ENGLAND DEFENDER CRITICISES UK HOME SEC OVER RACISM
After England's Euro 2020 final defeat, she condemned racist abuse of Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka.
But in a tweet, Mings says the Home Secretary "stoked the fire" by refusing to criticise fans who booed the team for taking the knee heading into the tournament.
Government minister Steve Barclay is defending his cabinet colleague.
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France announces mandatory Covid-19 vaccinations for health workers
The move was announced by President Emmanuel Macron as part of a package of measures designed to deal with the rise in cases of the Delta variant in France.
Ross Cullen reports from Paris.
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Vaccine shortage forces inoculation centers to shut down in New Delhi
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New Delhi has once again run out of vaccines.
A shortage of the Oxford Astrazenca shot, which is the most widely used vaccine in the city-state, has forced several inoculation centers to shut down.
Ishan Garg reports.
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American and British Olympics staff arrested for cocaine use
Four Olympics staff from the US and Britain have been arrested in Tokyo for suspected cocaine use. The four men were working in Japan as electricians to carry out maintenance at Olympic venues.
Phoebe Amoroso reports.
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CLIP: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0713-olympic-staff-arrested-drugs.mp3China claims it ‘drove away’ US warship on anniversary of tribunal ruling
China is accusing the US of violating its sovereignty, after a US warship sailed in a disputed area of the South China Sea.
The incident took place Monday, on the anniversary of an international court ruling that deemed Beijing has no claim over the territory.
Samuel Wong reports.
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US health officials say fully vaccinated Americans don't need Pfizer booster shot
It follows a briefing given by officials from the US pharmaceutical company on initial data regarding the need for an additional jab.
Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more details.
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Biden says US stands with the people of Cuba
These are the biggest protests in Cuba in decades, fueled by food shortages, an economic crisis and the government's handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.
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Texas Democrats Flee State to Avoid Quorum
Democrats in the Texas legislature have fled the state in order to prevent the passage of a restrictive new voting law in the Republican-controlled legislature.
They have flown to Washington DC to draw attention to their cause.
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has more.
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Monday, July 12, 2021
Stocks rise ahead of earnings season
the start of earnings season.
And it was a good day of trading for Walt Disney after Black Widow
enjoyed good a showing at the box office on opening weekend.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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World Hunger dramatically spiked during pandemic - UN report
As the pandemic raged across the world in 2020, world hunger dramatically increased.
In the first global assessment of the hunger crisis in the pandemic era, the United Nations reports that around one-tenth of the world's population did not have enough food to eat, especially in Asia and Africa.
Our UN correspondent Liling Tan reports.
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Top U.S. commander in Afghanistan steps down
post as the U.S. military withdrawal continues.
This comes as the Taliban has recorded a number of military
advancements recently.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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White House supports thousands of Cubans protesting against Communist government
Thousands of Cubans have mounted the largest protests for decades against the country's Communist government.
Images shared on social media appear to show security forces detaining and beating some demonstrators.
The White House says it stands with the Cuban people.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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Haiti arrests US-based doctor blamed for assassination plot
the presidential assassination as part of a plot to seize power.
It comes as US officials travelled to Haiti to help with the
investigation into the killing of President Jovenel Moise.
Nick Harper reports.
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England fans left reeling from Euro 2020 final defeat -- as police investigate racist abuse towards players
England football manager Gareth Southgate says it feels like his "stomach's been ripped out" after his team's agonising defeat to Italy in the final of the European Championship.
The familiar anguish of a penalty shoot-out shattered England's hopes of winning a major trophy in more than half a century.
And the result was further marred by incidents of racist abuse towards players, as Benji Hyer reports from London.
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EASTERN DRC KILLINGS
Ugandan Man Arrested for Lying About President Museveni's Death
This follows directives by the president to have those announcing his death arrested.
Isabel Nakirya reports
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Germany looks to move away from measuring Covid-19 incidence rates
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
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UK PM TO APPROVE 'FREEDOM DAY' FOR JULY 19TH
He's expected to tell the country that remaining coronavirus restrictions can be removed.
But the Prime Minister will urge caution and warn that covid-19 cases will continue to rise.
Health minister Ed Argar says it will be a shift away from strict legislation.
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UK PM CONDEMNS RACIST ABUSE OF ENGLAND PLAYERS
London police are investigating abuse directed at players who missed their spot-kicks.
Boris Johnson says those responsible for the racist messages should be ashamed of themselves.
Most England fans are paying tribute to the team which reached a first major final in 55 years.
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