Wednesday, November 10, 2021

BORIS JOHNSON TO RETURN TO COP26 AS DRAFT AGREEMENT PUBLISHED

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is returning to Glasgow to ask negotiators at the COP26 Summit to 'pull out all the stops' in climate change talks. A draft document has been published, urging nations to strengthen their carbon cutting targets.

Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.


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BELARUS’ LUKASHENKO SAYS "WILL NOT KNEEL DOWN” ON MIGRANT BORDER SITUATION

The President of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenka, says he will not "kneel down", as the EU mulls further sanctions against Belarusian officials and businesses.

The EU says Belarus has launched a "hybrid attack" on its borders, by inviting asylum seekers from the Middle East to Minsk, promising them a route to EU countries.

Thousands of migrants have set-up makeshift camps along Poland's border, and some are trying to break through barbed-wire fencing.

Germany's foreign minister calls it "blackmail".

Stuart Smith reports from Moscow.

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BORIS JOHNSON RETURNS TO COP26 FOR FINAL PUSH

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's returning to the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow urging countries to 'come together for our planet'.

The first draft of a communiqué from the summit has been published, which sets out what negotiators hope attending nations will agree to.

It seeks to avoid global temperature rises of above 1.5C.

UK Health Secretary Sajid Javid is in Glasgow and says further progress is needed.

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GERMAN HOSPITALS CANCEL DAY SURGERIES AS COVID-19 REBOUNDS

Germany has recorded its highest ever daily total of new Covid-19 cases, as health authorities warn the fourth wave enveloping the country shows little sign of slowing down. 

It comes as hospitals say they are seeing a big increase in ICU admissions - the vast majority of which are unvaccinated patients. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray reports. 

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India hosts regional national security heads for talks on Afghanistan

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India is hosting the national security advisors of Russia, Iran, and five Central Asian countries for a special discussion on Afghanistan.

Security in the region and the provision of humanitarian aid to the war-torn nation will be at the top of the agenda.

Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.

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Australia – Cocaine fugitive arrested inside luxury car packed in shipping container

An accused drug king pin is expected to be extradited to New South Wales after he was arrested during a dramatic truck stop at the Queensland border.

The man disappeared last month after being granted bail by a Sydney court.

Shaun Bindley reports from Brisbane

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Japan educational media award for Greta documentary

A documentary on teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg has won The Japan Prize by Japan's national broadcaster. The award - established in 1965  - aims to recognise excellence in educational media. 

Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.


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Biden and Xi expected to meet virtually next week say reports

The presidents of the US and China are expected to meet virtually, as early even as next week, according to reports.

US relations with China have become increasingly combative in recent months. While the two sides agreed in principle to hold a virtual meeting before the end of the year, there are low expectations for progress.


Nina-Maria Potts has more:


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Tuesday, November 9, 2021

Arrests in Hong Kong over calls to cast blank votes at election

Hong Kong authorities have arrested three people on allegations of encouraging the casting of blank votes at the city's upcoming legislative election. The electoral process is facing criticism from democracy activists, with candidates required to pass a vetting process before being allowed to stand.

Richard Kimber reports.


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Wall Street 8 day hot streak comes to an end

The S&P has snapped an eight day hot streak with inflation data
dominating investor sentiment.

And Tesla's shares fall again as traders react to a social media poll
conducted by its founder Elon Musk.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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White House gears up for fight over vaccine mandates

The Biden administration is gearing up for a fight over covid vaccine mandates for large companies - it's filed a case before an appeals court that has temporarily halted the measure.


It took just a day-and-a-half for the President's ruling -which compels companies with 100 or more employees to mandate vaccinations or test workers weekly - to be blocked by a federal court.


Kate Fisher reports.


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GE to split into three separate companies

General Electric has announced that it is splitting into three publicly traded companies in a dramatic shakeup following years of decline at one of the US's most storied firms.

The company will be divided into units focused on aviation, health care and energy.

US correspondent Ira Spitzer has more.


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Pfizer looking to expand Covid-19 booster eligibility to all U.S. adults

US drugmaker Pfizer is expected to ask American regulators to approve
booster doses of its Covid-19 vaccine for all adults.

At present, only those 65 or older, or in a high risk health or work
environment are eligible for a third shot of the vaccine.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Europe accused Belarus of “gangster-style” tactics in border standoff

The European Commission has accused Belarus of "gangster-style" tactics, in a border standoff in which at least seven migrants have died. 


At least 2000 migrants are reportedly at the Belarus border with Poland, where they are being denied entry into the European Union by Polish border guards.


The EU's executive says it is planning more sanctions against Minsk.


Lucy Hough has more. 


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Supreme Court considering religious rights for Texas death row inmate


The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing a case on religious rights for inmates on death row.
Convicted murderer John Henry Ramirez's execution was delayed in Texas from September, as he had asked for a minister to touch and pray with him at his time of death. 
Caroline Malone reports from Washington.


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SpaceX Crew 2 Returns from ISS

Just as one SpaceX mission has landed back on Earth, another is set to launch.

The Crew-3 mission is planning to blast off on Wednesday night local time from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.

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Metallurgist admits faking steel test findings

A metallurgist in the U.S. state of Washington has pleaded guilty to
faking steel strength tests over the past three decades.

Many of the steel castings were used in the making of U.S. navy submarines.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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NHS STAFF IN ENGLAND TO FACE MANDATORY COVID VACCINES

Staff working on the frontline of England's National Health Service must be fully vaccinated against Covid19, the Health Secretary Sajid Javid has said. Heath workers are expected to be given until April next year to get both vaccine doses, before jabs are made compulsory. Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.


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Calls mount for independent investigation into concert stampede

Calls for an independent investigation into last week's deadly concert stampede in Houston are growing louder.

Critics say the city's police and fire departments were heavily involved in safety planning and crowd control and should therefore not be the only ones investigating what went wrong.

Toni Waterman has more from Austin, Texas.

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SUPPLY CHAIN PRESSURES WEIGH ON GERMANY EXPORTERS

New economic numbers out of Germany show the country's manufacturers are facing increased pressure because of supply chain shortages. 

As Europe's biggest economy, the situation in Germany is likely to reveal wider challenges across the EU. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray reports. 

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