Lawyers representing Virginia Giuffre have asked for proof that Prince
Andrew has an inability to sweat.
The Royal is accused of sexually abusing Giuffre as a teenager. An
allegation he vehemently denies.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Friday, December 31, 2021
Omicron infections could peak in the U.S. by mid-January
Infectious disease experts in the United States say the current surge in Omicron infections is worse than ever, but may also be over far quicker than other variants of the coronavirus.
Despite challenges in mapping the COVID-19 pandemic, there is precedent with Omicron in South Africa.
FSN's Caroline Malone reports.
IN: On Thursday, the CDC
OUT: Caroline Malone, Washington.
DUR: 0:39
Thousands evacuate Colorado wildfires
Thousands of people have been forced to flee their homes as wildfires
spread through a suburban part of Colorado.
The fires in the U.S. state are being fueled by winds exceeding 100
miles per hour.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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spread through a suburban part of Colorado.
The fires in the U.S. state are being fueled by winds exceeding 100
miles per hour.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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Regional law bodies call for fresh review of East African Community treaty
Regional law bodies based in Tanzania's northern city of Arusha have reiterated their call for the amendment of the East African Community (EAC) Treaty.
The Pan African Lawyers' Union (Palu) and the East African Law Society (EALS) say this will create room for expansion of the bloc and ensure a new entrant meets all the required benchmarks.
Isaac Lukando reports.
The Pan African Lawyers' Union (Palu) and the East African Law Society (EALS) say this will create room for expansion of the bloc and ensure a new entrant meets all the required benchmarks.
Isaac Lukando reports.
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GOVERNMENT CLAIMS BOOSTER TARGET SUCCESS
The UK government says it has met its target of offering all eligible adults in England a coronavirus booster jab by the end of 2021. Prime Minister Boris Johnson had set that goal as the Omicron variant of Covid19 started to sweep the nation. Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.
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Uganda COVID Infections Out of Control
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Uganda's Ministry of Health has reported a Covid-19 positivity rate of 22 percent, the highest ever recorded rate since the outbreak of the pandemic in March last year.
Previously, the country had registered 21.5 percent as its uppermost positivity rate at the peak of the second wave in June.
Health experts attribute the current spike in cases on the highly transmissible Omicron variant
Michael Baleke reports from Kampala;
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GERMANY LIFTS TRAVEL BANS ON UK AND SOUTH AFRICA
The German Government has announced it will lift its Omicron travel bans on several countries.
The move follows similar steps taken by American and British health authorities in recent days.
Trent Murray reports from Berlin
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Trent Murray reports from Berlin
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JOHNSON URGES CAUTION AHEAD OF NY CELEBRATIONS
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's urging people celebrating New Year
to take a Covid test first.
Crowds are expected to escape strict coronavirus restictions in Wales
and Scotland by crossing into England for nights out.
Nightclubs in England remain open, but are closed in the other UK
nations because of the spread of the Omicron variant.
Boris Johnson's used his New Year message to urge people to take up
the offer of a booster vaccine if they haven't done so yet.
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to take a Covid test first.
Crowds are expected to escape strict coronavirus restictions in Wales
and Scotland by crossing into England for nights out.
Nightclubs in England remain open, but are closed in the other UK
nations because of the spread of the Omicron variant.
Boris Johnson's used his New Year message to urge people to take up
the offer of a booster vaccine if they haven't done so yet.
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OUT: ...be you.'
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Experts warn of spike in COVID-19 infections in India as tourist destinations gear up for festivities
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India's COVID-19 cases have surged again by 25% as Omicron infects many in large cities.
Researchers say this is the beginning of a massive third wave that can overwhelm hospitals within a few weeks.
Still, year-end celebrations with thousands in attendance are about to kick-off, as Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.
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Thursday, December 30, 2021
President Biden urges Russian counterpart to de-escalate
The Presidents of the U.S. and Russia have held a phone call to
discuss the rising tension over Ukraine.
The White House says President Biden made clear that there would be
consequences if Russia invades further.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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discuss the rising tension over Ukraine.
The White House says President Biden made clear that there would be
consequences if Russia invades further.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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U.S. stocks snap winning streak
A hot streak on Wall Street came to an end Thursday with the travel
sector firmly in focus.
But there was some better-than-expected economic data to boost
sentiment heading into the new year.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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sector firmly in focus.
But there was some better-than-expected economic data to boost
sentiment heading into the new year.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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CDC advises people against cruise ships regardless of vaccination status
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has changed its travel guidance for cruise ships from a level 3 to its highest level 4 – advising people not to go on cruises regardless of their vaccination status.
It's a new blow for the cruise ship industry, devastated by the first wave of the pandemic.
U.S. Correspondent Caroline Malone reports.
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Surging Covid cases sparks major disruptions in NYC
A surge in Covid-19 has caused major disruptions to essential services
in New York City.
In some neighborhoods the positivity rate is hovering around 30
percent but officials say lockdowns aren't currently on the table.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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in New York City.
In some neighborhoods the positivity rate is hovering around 30
percent but officials say lockdowns aren't currently on the table.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Maxwell lawyers plan an appeal following guilty verdict
Lawyers representing Ghislaine Maxwell maintain her innocence and plan
to appeal the guilty verdict.
The British socialite was found guilty of recruiting and sexually
abusing young girls and faces a lengthy jail term.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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to appeal the guilty verdict.
The British socialite was found guilty of recruiting and sexually
abusing young girls and faces a lengthy jail term.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Kremlin hoping for compromise in Putin-Biden call
A Kremlin spokesman says Russia is hoping for compromise when Presidents Vladimir Putin and Joe Biden speak on the phone on Thursday. The call comes after Russia outlined a list of demands over European security. Julia Chapman has more.
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Belgian gvt u-turn over culture sector closures
Theatres, cinemas and concert halls in Belgium can reopen from today (Thursday), just a week after the government ordered them to close in order to contain the surging Omicron Covid-19 variant.
Following an appeal by a theatre technician to the Council of State, the country's supreme administrative court called the closure of the cultural sector "disproportionate" and concluded that it "lacked justification."
From Brussels, Benji Hyer reports.
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SURGE HUBS BUILT AS COVID 'INSURANCE POLICY'
Extra hospital beds are being made available across England as daily coronavirus cases continue to rise. Latest figures show more than 183,000 Covid19 infections reported in 24 hours. While hospitalisations remain relatively low, the National Health Service has announced it will build eight 'surge hubs' incase of an influx of admissions. Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.
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GERMANY'S COVID CASES "2 TO 3 TIMES HIGHER" THAN OFFICIAL DATA: HEALTH MINISTER
Germany's Health Minister has warned the country's coronavirus incidence rate is likely much higher than government data suggests.
His warning comes as several countries across Europe post record-breaking case numbers, fuelled largely by the more infectious omicron variant.
For more, Trent Murray reports from Berlin.
His warning comes as several countries across Europe post record-breaking case numbers, fuelled largely by the more infectious omicron variant.
For more, Trent Murray reports from Berlin.
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NIGHTINGALE 'SURGE HUBS' SET UP IN ENGLAND
'Surge hubs' for covid-19 patients are being set up in eight locations
in England in case there's a major surge in hospitalisations.
The so-called 'Nightingale' units are being built to house around 100
patients each.
The National Health Service says it's on a 'war footing'.
Layla McCay is director of policy at the NHS Confederation.
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in England in case there's a major surge in hospitalisations.
The so-called 'Nightingale' units are being built to house around 100
patients each.
The National Health Service says it's on a 'war footing'.
Layla McCay is director of policy at the NHS Confederation.
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India's daily COVID-19 tally nearly doubles in three days
Intro:
India's daily COVID-19 tally has jumped once again by nearly 43%.
The country reported more than 13,000 fresh infections on Thursday – nearly double the number reported three days ago.
Authorities are urging people to stay indoors but say it's too early to impose harsh restrictions.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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