Monday, December 20, 2021

Manchin disrupts Biden's $1.75 trillion agenda but top Democratic Senator still promises a vote

The Senate's top democrat has promised a vote on President Joe biden's 1.75 trillion dollar bill even though one of his own party colleagues has refused to back it.

West Virginia's Joe Manchin said he couldn't support Mr Biden's social care and climate change package because he was concerned about inflation, national debt and the pandemic.

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.

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Moderna booster provides added protection from Omicron, as U.S. sees surge in cases

Vaccine manufacturer Moderna's booster data shows a third dose does provide added protection against the latest coronavirus variant Omicron.


There are already an average of more than 125,000 new COVID-19 cases every day in the U.S and health officials are warning of a further surge over the holidays.


Caroline Malone reports from Washington.


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38 Killed by Gunmen in Nigeria's Kaduna state

Gunmen have killed thirty people in Nigeria's north west state of Kaduna.

The casualty figure is from three villages attacked by gunmen in Giwa local government area of the state.

Tesem Akende reports.

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DRC VIOLENT PROTEST

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At least four people have been killed and several others injured in violent clashes between security forces and protestors in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Residents of the eastern city of Goma took to the streets to protest against an alleged plan to deploy Rwandan police forces in their city. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

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Europe grapples with spread of Omicron

The Omicron variant of Covid-19 continues to surge across the European continent, as governments grapple with how to respond to rapidly rising cases.


Many are imposing domestic and international travel restrictions again, in order to buy time against the virus. 


Benji Hyer reports from Brussels. 


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No guarantee of no further restrictions in the UK this Christmas

The UK's government is making 'no guarantee' that there won't be another Christmas lockdown.


The Omicron Covid-19 variant is spreading at an unprecedented rate across the nation.


Its government has already told people to work from home where possible and to wear masks as much as they can to help stop the spread of the virus.


And Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab says scientists are constantly assessing the data but insists decisions are still to be made.


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KENYA SLASHES WORK PERMIT FEE FOR TANZANIA

Kenya and Tanzania have agreed to reduce work permit fees charged on nationals seeking short and long-term work contracts in the two countries. The Kenyan side says the period it takes to get a Tanzanian work permit for professionals will also be reduced from 90 days to at least 48 hours.


Daniel Kijo reports.


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Delhi officials may consider a vaccine mandate amid Omicron concerns

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India's capital could bring in a vaccine mandate soon.

The first of its kind order in the country could prohibit unvaccinated people from using public transport and visiting certain public places.

This comes as authorities are increasingly concerned about an Omicron-fueled third wave, as Ishan Garg tells us from New Delhi.

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Record low turnout in Hong Kong election as Pro-Beijing candidates dominate

Pro-Beijing candidates have made a clean sweep in Hong Kong's legislative election, amid a record low voter turnout in the city. It follows controversial political reforms that only allowed candidates approved by the authorities to stand for office. 

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.


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Sunday, December 19, 2021

Manchin says no to $2.2 trillion democrat plan

US President Joe Biden's signature 2.2 trillion dollar domestic legislation is all but sunk- thanks to a key Democrat announcing he cannot vote for it.

Senator Joe Manchin West Virginia, says he cannot support the bill, because of concerns over the rising national debt, inflation and the pandemic.

Nina Maria Potts reports from Washington.

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Dr Fauci warns of record breaking COVID-19 cases, hospitalisations and deaths

The United States's top infectious disease expert has warned of a surge in COVID-19 infections, hospitalizations and deaths - which could once again break records.

The country is bracing for a wave of Omicron variant infections that's expected to hit the country's health services and economy.

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.

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Friday, December 17, 2021

Ethiopia condemns UN meeting on rights in Ethiopia

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Ethiopia has criticized a meeting organized by the UN human rights council to discuss the grave human rights situation of the conflict in the country's North.

 

The meeting proposed by the European Union has gained the support of over 50 countries.

 

Ethiopia says this makes the independence of the UN Human Rights Council questionable.

 

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US health officials relax school quarantine guidelines

US health officials say close contacts of school students with COVID-19 don't need to stay home as long as they test negative for the virus.

The relaxed guidelines come ahead of an expected surge in positive cases as the Omicron variant spreads through the country.

US correspondent Ira Spitzer has more.


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US market lookahead: Investors hope for Santa Rally before Christmas

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Traders are waiting to see if there'll be a Santa Rally in the last
days of trading before Christmas.

But concerns over a looming spike in omicron cases of the coronavirus
continue to influence the markets.

Sarah Walton reports

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RUSSIA SENDS US WISHLIST OF SECURITY GUARANTEES

In a set of demands to the United States, Russia says it wants assurances that Ukraine will not be allowed to join the Western NATO military alliance.

It's one of a number of draft proposals sent to the US on Friday, amid continuing tensions on the Ukraine-Russia border.

Stuart Smith reports from Moscow.

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JOHNSON TAKES RESPONSIBILITY FOR ELECTION RESULT (BUT..)

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he accepts responsibility for a
crushing by-election defeat that's intensified speculation about his
leadership.

His Conservative Party was thrashed in the vote in North Shropshire by
the Liberal Democrat candidate.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.

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US recommends against J&J Covid-19 vaccine

US health officials have recommended people seek Pfizer or Moderna
Covid-19 vaccines rather than Johnson & Johnson's.

The stark show of preference follows more cases of a blood clotting
disorder linked to the J&J dose.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Ghislaine Maxwell defense team could rest case on Friday

It's thought the defense team for Ghislaine Maxwell could rest their
case on Friday.

The British socialite has pleaded not guilty to charges of grooming,
sex trafficking and perjury.

Sarah Walton reports from New York

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80 PEOPLE KILLED BY LASSA FEVER IN NIGERIA IN 2021


80 people have been killed by Lassa Fever in Nigeria this year, according to new figures.

 

The fatalities follow from 434 cases of the disease reported in the country. 

 

Tesem Akende reports.

 

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President Samia signals new dawn for political activities

President Samia Suluhu Hassan has said changes are coming in the relationship between opposition political parties and the government. In recent months there have been complaints about the ban on public rallies, among other matters of concern.

Daniel Kijo from Dar es Salaam reports.

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