Germany winds back quarantine pay for unvaccinated citizens

In an effort to drive it's national vaccination rate, the German Government has announced plans to wind back special coronavirus payments to those who are unvaccinated.   

Previously, the German Government had been footing the bill for workers quarantining because of Covid-19, but authorities now say that's something they're only willing to do if the recipient has been vaccinated. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray has more. 

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European Commission proposes common charger for mobile phones and other electronic devices

The European Commission is proposing a common charger for mobile phones and other electronic devices.

By requiring manufacturers to include a specific type of charging port, the Commission says it will save hundreds of tonnes of electronic waste every year.

Our Brussels correspondent Giles Gibson has more.

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Uganda Waives Visa Fees for South Sudan Nationals

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Uganda has waived visa fees for South Sudanese citizens entering the country.

 

The decision means South Sudan nationals travelling to Uganda will be entitled to enter for free as long as they carry a valid passport.

 

Currently both countries charge $50 dollars for the Visa

 

Michael Baleke has more from Kampala

 

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DRC RAINFOREST PROTECTION

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A coalition of more than 40 NGOs have urged the UK to suspend funding to the Democratic Republic of Congo for rainforest protection until the country drops plans to increase logging.

The DRC government had earlier announced plans to lift a 19-year suspension on industrial logging in the Congo basin - the second largest rainforest in the world. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

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UK GOVT TO PUSH AHEAD WITH UC CUT

The UK government says it will press ahead with cuts to Universal Credit benefits despite millions of people facing higher energy bills.

Citizens Advice is warning up to 600 000 claimants might struggle to afford food in the UK, when the 20-pound a week uplift stops at the end of the month.

The opposition Labour Party says a 'cost of living crisis' is growing as Britain heads into winter.

Business minister Paul Scully says it was only ever intended as a temporary measure during the pandemic.

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India's PM Narendra Modi to meet US VP Kamala Harris

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India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is meeting with US Vice President Kamala Harris in the first leg of his US visit.

Officials say the two leaders will discuss issues around human rights, climate change, and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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China Evergrande Faces Key Payment Deadline

Troubled real estate developer China Evergrande faces a key deadline today... to make an $83-and-a-half billion dollar interest payment on an offshore bond coupon.

It's seen as a crucial moment that could signal to global investors just how far its debt woes might spill beyond China's property sector.

Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.

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Japan to double COVD-19 vaccine donations to other countries

Japan will provide an additional 30 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine to other countries, bringing its total donation to 60 million doses. Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga made the pledge during a virtual summit on the pandemic hosted by the US.

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US stocks rise following Fed meeting

US stocks jumped Wednesday after the conclusion of the Federal
Reserve's two day meeting.

The Fed announced it may begin tapering its support for the economy
soon but didn't provide a date.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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EU and US announce new vaccine partnership for low and middle-income countries

The European Union has announced a new vaccine partnership with the United States. 

The EU says the partnership would aim for a 70% global vaccine rate by 2022 - to coincide with the next UN General Assembly. 

Lucy Hough has more from Brussels. 

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JOHNSON: DONNEZ-MOI UN BREAK OVER AUKUS

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's urged France to 'get over' its anger over the new security pact between Britain, Australia and the US.

Paris says it feels 'stabbed in the back' by the AUKUS pact which led to the cancellation of a submarine deal between Australia and France.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.

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US set to double purchase of Pfizer Covid-19 shots for global distribution

The United States is expected to announce it's doubling a purchase of
Pfizer Covid-19 vaccines for global distribution.

This comes as the Biden administration is hosting a virtual Covid-19
summit on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.

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Fourth day of Canary Islands volcano eruption

Lava is still pouring out of an active volcano in the Canary Islands off the coast of west Africa.

It started erupting on Sunday but, so far, no fatalities have been reported on the Spanish-governed island of La Palma.

Our Europe correspondent Giles Gibson has more.

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Earthquake in Melbourne damages buildings and is felt 100kms away

One of Australia's largest earthquakes in recent years has left buildings damaged in the city of Melbourne, although there have been no reports of casualties. 

The magnitude six quake was felt as far as South Australia and New South Wales, many hundreds of kilometres away from the epicentre of Mansfield in north-east Victoria.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison, who's currently in the US for the UN General Assembly, called the event "rare" yet "disturbing." 

But Simon Love, a reporter for 10 NewsFirst in Melbourne, is relieved that it did not turn out worse.

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REBEL TRAINER ARRESTED

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Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have arrested a Jordanian national for reportedly training a rebel group in the east of the country.

Congolese soldiers arrested him in the eastern territory of Beni on Tuesday where he is alleged to have been training rebels of the Allied Democratic Forces. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.....

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UK ACTS TO ATTEMPT TO KEEP FOOD SUPPLIES MOVING

The UK government's struck a deal to restart a carbon dioxide production plant in an attempt to avoid further shortages of goods and food.

American owned CF Fertilisers - which supplies most of the CO2 used in food production - had halted work due to rising wholesale gas prices. 


It was causing concern over possible food shortages in supermarkets.

The deal could cost taxpayers tens of millions of dollars, but Environment Secretary George Eustice says it was important to strike.

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Covid-19 pandemic to last until Spring 2022: German Health Minister

The German Government has given a fresh timeline on when it expects the country will reach herd immunity against Covid-19.  

The country's Health Minister said the virus will continue to circulate throughout the winter before starting to subside next year. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray reports

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India could decide against buying Moderna and Pfizer shots as domestic COVID-19 vaccine production surges

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According to reports, the Indian government may not buy Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines as domestic vaccine production surges.

Once faced with acute shortage, the country is now administering nearly 60 million shots a day.

But experts are still urging caution against prematurely declaring victory on COVID-19.

Ishan Garg reports.

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Anti-vaccination protesters blasted by Australia's Union

On a day in which Melbourne was shaken by an earthquake, the Victorian secretary of Australias biggest Union, the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union John Setka has condemned members who took part in the violent anti-vaccination protests on Tuesday.

Approximately 2,000 protestors took part in the protest that began outside the unions Melbourne offices, before marching on parliament and then on to the Westgate bridge where traffic was stopped for two hours.

Shaun Bindley reports

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Hundreds of Ford workers in India protest over planned factory closure

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Hundreds of workers staged a protest outside a Ford Motor Company plant in the western Indian state of Gujarat over its planned closure.

Ford earlier this month said it would stop making cars in India because it does not see itself turning a profit in the country.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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