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The Mayor of Ottawa has declared a state of emergency in the city over ongoing protests by Canadian truckers opposed to vaccine mandates and other Covid-19 restrictions.
Mayor Jim Watson says the city is "completely out of control" and "losing the battle" against the truckers.
Marieke Walsh is political reporter with the Globe and Mail in Ottawa.
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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is traveling to the Pacific in a bid to remind the world that the US's strategic long term focus remains the Asia Pacific region, despite escalating tensions with Russia.
It comes as Washington calls for "concrete action" from China to make good on its commitment to purchase $200 billion in additional U.S. goods and services in 2020 and 2021, under the trade deal signed by former President Donald Trump.
Kate Fisher reports form Washington
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A plan to resolve the huge backlog of people waiting for hospital treatment in the UK has been delayed.
The scheme was supposed to be unveiled on Monday but has been put back because of the current Covid-19 situation, according to the UK's Health Minister.
Chris Jones has more in London
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Uganda has proposed a one-year jail term for concealment of infectious diseases.
The law in offing seeks to address the emerging diseases such as COVID-19 and Ebola.
On conviction, a person who violates this law may also be liable to a fine or both.
Michael Baleke reports from Kampala;
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The UK and the Republic of Ireland will not bid for the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The countries will instead focus on a joint effort to host the European Football Championship two years earlier.
From London, Benji Hyer reports.
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Schools and colleges are reopening in India's capital after nearly two years of COVID-19 led disruptions.
This comes as the country recorded its lowest daily caseload in a month on Monday – sparking hopes that the country's third wave may have peaked.
Ishan Garg reports.
IN: Delhi and four other states...The Hong Kong government is issuing widespread COVID-19 testing orders in a bid to stop the city’s latest coronavirus outbreak. Health authorities say there are hundreds of transmission chains in the community.
Richard Kimber reports.