Friday, January 14, 2022

AUSTRALIA: Djokovic visa cancelled - legal team to fight on

The Australian Immigration Minister has used his ministerial powers to
cancel the visa of Tennis superstar Novak Djokovic.
Arthur Stevens is in Melbourne

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Pilgrims gather in huge crowds in India for Ganges dip amid surging Covid cases

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Hundreds of thousands of Hindu pilgrims have gathered in  India to bathe in the river Ganges during a festival, despite a surge in Covid-19 infections.

Daily new cases rose by 264,000 on Friday in India, the highest increase during this current wave of infections.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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FRESH PARTY ALLEGATIONS ROCK BORIS JOHNSON

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is under renewed pressure, following fresh allegations that two parties were held in Downing Street, the weekend of Prince Philip's funeral.

The Daily Telegraph reports the gatherings took place in April 2021, when Covid restrictions banned indoor mixing between households.

Some Conservative MPs were already calling for Boris Johnson to resign over a series of claimed rule-breaking parties in Downing Street in 2020.

Telegraph Political Correspondent Tony Diver broke the story and says the April 2021 gatherings involve senior staff.

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Australia – Government slammed for Djokovic vaccination storm

Australia's opposition Labor party is demanding answers over the ongoing visa storm involving Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic.

The world number one men's tennis player spent four days in immigration detention last week, after failing to meet the countries vaccination entry requirements ahead of the Australian Open.

Shaun Bindley reports from Brisbane.

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Hong Kong expands ban on incoming travelers

Hong Kong is expanding its ban on incoming travelers, amid efforts to prevent an outbreak of the COVID-19 Omicron variant. From Sunday airline passengers from more than a hundred countries will no longer be able to transit through the city.

Richard Kimber reports.


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Japan’s Uniqlo to hike prices as inflation creeps in

In a rare move, Japanese clothing retailer Uniqlo will raise prices of some products due to higher costs for raw materials and shipping. It joins several other Japanese firms that are now throwing off decades-long deflation.

Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo. 

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Virginia Guiffre indicates she is not seeking out-of-court settlement with Duke of York

Virginia Giuffre has confirmed that she's not seeking an out-of-court negotiated settlement with the Duke of York.


In a series of messages on Twitter, she said she is determined to hold the "rich and powerful" accountable.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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January 6th committee subpoenas social media firms

The January 6th committee in the US Congress has issued subpoenas to several social media companies demanding information related to last year's storming of the US Capitol.

Their committee says the firms' responses so far have been 'inadequate'.


Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco.


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Thursday, January 13, 2022

Nasdaq snaps 3 day hot streak

There were some heavy losses on Wall Street Thursday as the Nasdaq's
three day hot streak came to a close.

And fresh economic data is keeping inflation concerns in focus.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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White House: Threat of Russian invasion of Ukraine is now "high"

The White House says that the threat of a Russian invasion of Ukraine is now "high", and they're vowing that the US will be ready to deal with any aggression ordered by President Vladimir Putin.


White House officials say that after a week of fruitless negotiations with the Russians, there are no current plans for further discussions.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports,


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US Supreme Court strikes down Biden vaccine mandate

The US Supreme Court has blocked President Biden's vaccine mandate for
businesses with 100 or more employees.

However, the court allowed a similar vaccine requirement for
healthcare facilities to go ahead.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Biden dealt another devastating blow on Capitol Hill by fellow Democrat

President Biden has suffered another massive legislative blow on Capitol Hill.


His proposal to change the rules in the US Senate in an effort to secure passage of two bills on voting rights has been rejected by a crucial member of his own party.


Senator Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona said she would not support the rule change, dooming the President's plan.


Emerging from a meeting with Democrats on Capitol Hill, Mr. Biden was furious.


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Oath Keepers leader charged with conspiracy over January 6th Capitol riot

The leader of the US far-right militia group the Oath Keepers has been
charged in connection with the January 6th Capitol riot.

Stewart Rhodes is being accused of helping to plot the attack on the building.

Sarah Walton reports


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Downing Street garden party will not immediately be investigated by Metropolitan Police

Britain's Metropolitan Police say they have no plans to investigate a garden party held at Number Ten Downing Street in apparent breach of last summer's lockdown regulations.


Prime Minister Boris Johnson has now apologized for attending it, but the police say they will wait for a Downing Street internal inquiry before deciding whether a crime may have been committed.


Danny Shaw is a former Home Affairs Correspondent for the BBC.


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Chinese 'agent' caught targeting British MPs

A Chinese government agent has been "engaged in political interference activities" in London "on behalf of the Chinese Communist Party," according to MI5.


The UK's Security Service sent a letter to Speaker of the House of Commons Sir Lindsay Hoyle warning him and MPs that a woman has been working in Parliament to "subvert the processes."


From London, Benji Hyer reports. 


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Queen strips Prince Andrew of military titles

The Queen has stripped Prince Andrew of his military titles.

It comes as he faces sexual abuse claims he denies, in a US lawsuit.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Royal commentator Peter Hunt explains why Buckingham Palace may have announced the moves today.

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BREAKING: Prince Andrew returns all titles to Queen, will no longer be HRH

Britain's Prince Andrew is returning all his military titles and patronages back to the Queen and will no longer be referred to as his royal highness.


He will no longer undertake any public duties.


The news was announced by Buckingham Palace 24 hours after a New York judge denied the Duke's request to dismiss Virginia Giuffre's civil lawsuit against him alleging he sexually abused her when she was a teenager.


Royal commentator Peter Hunt.


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US President Biden announces new measures against Omicron surge

US President Joe Biden says he is sending military medics to help six states control their rising Omicron covid-19 cases.

He also announced plans to procure more free at-home tests as well as provide free face masks.

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.

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FAA releases 5G impact notices

The Federal Aviation Administration has begun issuing guidance over
the potential impact that 5G services could have on aircraft
electronics.

There are concerns that interference could impact some airplane
instruments including altimeters.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Signs start pointing to an Omicron peak in the U.S.

Scientists in the United States believe the highly contagious Omicron surge could be starting to peak.

New COVID-19 infections in places like New York, New Jersey, and Maryland are either flattening or starting to fall.

Toni Waterman has more.

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