Monday, January 3, 2022

​FDA authorizes Pfizer boosters for 12 to 15-year-olds

Kids in the United States aged 12 to 15 are now one step closer to a Pfizer booster shot.

The Food and Drug Administration expanded eligibility for the jab on Monday, as students return to the classroom amid a surge in new infections.

Toni Waterman has more from Austin, Texas.

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TANZANIA GIRL ENROLMENT

Over 1,000 out of school girls in Tanzania enroll for adult learning in Tanzania
1,200 of the 3,000 girls have been enrolled in this year's academic calendar through the Secondary Education Quality Improvement Programme. The World Bank has finally approved the $500 million education loan that was delayed following pressure from civil society organizations which raised concern over schoolgirls' education rights.

Daniel Kijo reports.

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Friday, December 31, 2021

Actress Betty White, massive American star, dead at 99

One of America's most beloved stars, the actress Betty White has died at the age of 99.


She was a pioneer in the early days of television and went on to find fame in "The Mary Tyler Moore Show", and then in the role of Rose on the sitcom "The Golden Girls".


She remained active in show business throughout her life…indeed The Guinness Book of Records says she worked longer in the television industry than anyone else ever.


She won 8 Emmy Awards and only this week features on the cover of America's "People" Magazine, previewing her hundredth birthday in 2022.


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks says she held an unparalleled place in American cultural history.


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Labor market in focus when U.S. trading begins in the New Year

Investors in the U.S. will kick off the New Year focusing on the
health of the country's labor market.

Traders are bracing to see how the spread of the Covid-19 Omicron
variant impacted December hiring.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Giuffre lawyers seek proof from Prince Andrew that he can’t sweat

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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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.


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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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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.


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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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