Donald Trump has told a high-profile gathering of Republicans that he
will not start a new political party.
The former president has given his first major address since leaving
the White House to the Conservative Political Action Conference in
Florida.
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Mr Trump also suggested he may take on Democrats again and make
another run for the White House in 2024.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Sunday, February 28, 2021
UN condemns 'coordinated' crackdown on Myanmar protesters
The United Nations has condemned the death of 18 protesters in the
deadliest day of demonstrations against the military coup in Myanmar.
Footage on social media shows injured people lying on the street while
others ran from the police as shots were fired.
James Rodehaver [PRON: ROADER-HAYVER] is chief of the Myanmar team for
the UN's Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights.
He told us that it appears to have been a coordinated crackdown.
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Mr. Rodehaver says the UN is extremely concerned that the violence in
Myanmar will continue to escalate.
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deadliest day of demonstrations against the military coup in Myanmar.
Footage on social media shows injured people lying on the street while
others ran from the police as shots were fired.
James Rodehaver [PRON: ROADER-HAYVER] is chief of the Myanmar team for
the UN's Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights.
He told us that it appears to have been a coordinated crackdown.
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Mr. Rodehaver says the UN is extremely concerned that the violence in
Myanmar will continue to escalate.
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OUT: ...streets has grown.
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CAF Champions League: Mamelodi Sundowns defeat CR Belouizdad 5-1 in Tanzania
South African football club Mamelodi Sundowns have maintained their top spot in group B of the Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) Champions League group stages after beating Algeria's ten-man CR Belouizdad 5 -1.
Isaac Lukando reports.
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Saturday, February 27, 2021
South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns to Face Algeria's CR Belouizdad in Tanzania
South African football Club Mamelodi Sundowns are in Tanzania for the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Champions League Group B match against CR Belouizdad in Dar es Salaam on 28th February.
Isaac Lukando reports
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Friday, February 26, 2021
Markets preview- Wall St looking to shake recent bad run
Wall St will be hoping to shake a recent bad run in the coming week, with employment data and stimulus hopes in focus.
US markets - in particular the S&P - have struggled in the face of rising rates and inflation data.
Rebecca Foster reports.
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US markets - in particular the S&P - have struggled in the face of rising rates and inflation data.
Rebecca Foster reports.
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U.S. slaps " Khashoggi ban" on 76 Saudi nationals following the release of intelligence report
The Biden administration has slapped a so-called “ Khashoggi Ban” on 76 Saudi nationals believed to have been involved in threatening Saudi dissidents overseas, including (but not limited to) the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.
The visa ban follows the release of a declassified intelligence report which directly blames Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman, for the capture and brutal killing of Mr. Khashoggi in 2018.
Nina-Maria Potts has more:
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U.S. releases intelligence report on murder of Jamal Khashoggi blaming Saudi Crown Prince
The U.S. has released a declassified report on the brutal murder of Jamal Khasoggi, which says Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman approved the operation.
The outspoken critic of the Saudi government, and Washington Post journalist, was captured when he walked into the Saudi consulate in Istanbul in 2018.
Nina-Maria Potts has more:
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'Please don't wreck this now' says UK government as battle against coronavirus continues
'Please don't wreck this now' is the warning to the British public from the UK government and its medical advisors.
The rate of cases in the UK has now dipped to one in every 145 people, that's a decline of 40% over the past fortnight.
But as Chris Jones reports - there are fears the public may lower its guard.
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Russian authorities confirm Navalny moved to penal colony
Russian Prisons' Chief confirmed the Kremlin's leading critic Alexei Navalny was transferred to a penal colony where he will serve his 2,6 years sentence. He was charged over breaching parole terms while recovering abroad from a nerve agent poisoning last year. The opposition activist accused Russia's President Vladimir Putin of ordering the attack. Navalny's arrest upon his return to Moscow in mid-January has sparked a wave of protests across the country followed by a brutal police crackdown on the opposition. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.
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World falling short of Paris Climate Deal targets, warns UN
Another red alert on climate change came Friday from the United Nations.
A new UN assessment has found that climate pledges from countries to curb global warming are not enough to meet targets under the Paris Climate Deal.
UN correspondent Liling Tan reports.
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FDA meet to review J&J Covid-19 vaccine
The US Food and Drug Administration is meeting to decide whether to
recommend Johnson & Johnson's Covid-19 vaccine for use in America.
The advisory committee's decision could pave the way for approval as
early as this weekend.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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recommend Johnson & Johnson's Covid-19 vaccine for use in America.
The advisory committee's decision could pave the way for approval as
early as this weekend.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Former Scottish First Minister claims the government was involved in a 'malicious' conspiracy against him as inquiry begins
'Scotland's leadership has failed' according to a former First Minister giving evidence to an inquiry that could have implications for the prospects of independence from the UK
Alex Salmond, who formerly led the Scottish National Party (SNP), was originally charged with 13 counts of sexual assault in 2017 but was acquitted of all charges in March 2020.
He says that the Scottish government was involved in a 'malicious' attempt to remove him from public life during his trial.
Chris Jones has more in London.
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Indian government opposes petitions for same sex marriage
The Indian government has opposed petitions to change existing laws on marriage, allowing same sex marriage to take place in the country.
The government says the changes would cause a "complete havoc" in the personal laws of the country.
Sreoshi Mukherjee has more on this story -
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The government says the changes would cause a "complete havoc" in the personal laws of the country.
Sreoshi Mukherjee has more on this story -
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U.S. President Biden and first lady visit disaster-hit Texas
U.S. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden are visiting Texas [Friday] to assess the aftermath of last week’s unprecedented winter storm which left millions without power, heat and water- and 40 people dead.
The White House says the aim of the trip is to expedite relief to the people hardest-hit by the storm, rather than drag out discussions about it.
It’s President Biden’s first official visit after a major natural disaster- as Nina-Maria Potts reports:
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Update: Police confirm 317 girls kidnapped school in Northwest Nigeria
The Nigerian police has confirmed that the number of kidnapped students from Friday's attack in Zamfara state, northwest Nigeria is 317.
Security operatives are combing the area to find and rescue the students.
Correspondent Phil Ihaza reports in Abuja.
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Queen urges Brits to take up Covid vaccine offer
The Queen has shone light on her experience receiving the coronavirus vaccine, urging Brits to take the jab and "think about other people rather than themselves."
It comes as her grandson Prince Harry revealed he stepped back from his royal duties because of what he calls a "toxic" working environment created by the British media.
Sally Patterson reports from London
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WFP Cuts Food Rations to Refugees in Uganda
SUGGESTED LEADThe World Food Program- or WFP - has cut food rations to refugees in Uganda by40% due to a lack of cash.
The UN agency - which in December said it was facing a $96 million shortfall - says the covid-19 pandemic has made it harder to provide the required food assistance.
Isabel Nakirya reports
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WFP needs urgent funds for Ethiopia
Intro
The United Nations World Food Programme says it needs 107 million dollars urgently for its emergency response in Ethiopia's Northern region of Tigray.
The Tigray region has seen a military offensive by federal forces against regional troops since November last year.The government accused the political leadership in the region of being against constitutional order.
Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa :
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Islamic State bride should not be allowed to return to the UK, says Supreme Court
Shamima Begum, the Islamic State bride who travelled to Syria from the UK aged 15, should not be allowed back into Britain.
That's according to a unanimous Supreme Court ruling that says she can't return to fight a decision to strip her of British citizenship, as this could set a dangerous precedent.
Benji Hyer reports from London.
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AUSTRALIA: Cabinet Minister implicated in rape 32 years ago
The week has worsened for Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison.
Last week's scandal that broke over the rape of a parliamentary staffer
by a co-worker in the defence minister's office was bad enough, but it's
been eclipsed by the latest news.
Arthur Stevens has more
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Last week's scandal that broke over the rape of a parliamentary staffer
by a co-worker in the defence minister's office was bad enough, but it's
been eclipsed by the latest news.
Arthur Stevens has more
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ITALIAN AMBASSADOR'S PROBE
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The Italian government has sent security experts to the Democratic Republic of Congo to join UN and Congolese authorities in investigating the killings of the Italian ambassador, and two other people in eastern DRC. Ambassador Luca Attanasio was given a state funeral in Rome on Thursday. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.
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DUR: 00:45secs
Gunmen attack another school in Northwest Nigeria, kidnap many female students
Unknown gunmen have reportedly attacked a girls secondary school in Zamfara State, northwest Nigeria, kidnapping many female students.
This is coming weeks after many students were kidnapped from another state in the same region.
Phil Ihaza reports in Abuja
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HARRY, QUEEN INTERVENE ON UK MEDIA, VACCINES
Prince Harry says the British media was 'destroying' his mental health.
He's been interviewed by James Corden's The Late Late Show in California.
And he says he didn't walk away from a life of service when he and his wife Meghan stepped back from being senior Royals.
IN: 'It was...
OUT: ...same thing.'
DUR: 28 seconds
B/A: The interview comes after confirmation the Duke and Duchess will not be returning to full Royal duties, and are being stripped of some patronages and titles as a result.
Meanwhile, the Queen has made a major intervention in the vaccine debate in the UK.
She's spoken with health leaders and urged people to be selfless if they are cautious about getting a covid-19 jab.
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OUT: themselves.'
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India's largest trade union calls for nationwide strike
Intro:
India largest trade body is calling for all businesses in the country to be shut today…
As it protests against rising fuel prices and high taxes on traders.
More than 40,000 commercial markets are expected to remain shut as Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.
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Correct link - Papua New Guinea – Father of the Nation passes
Papua New Guineas longest serving Prime Minister Sr Michael Somare has died in Port Moresby at the age of 84.
Known at the Father Of The Nation, Mr Somare led the country from being a colony of Australia to independence in 1975, and went on to serve as Prime Minister for four terms and 17 years.
Shaun Bindley reports from Brisbane.
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Papua New Guinea – Father of the Nation passes
Papua New Guineas longest serving Prime Minister Sr Michael Somare has died in Port Moresby at the age of 84.
Known at the Father of the Nation, Mr Somare led the country from being a colony of Australia to independence in 1975, and went on to serve as Prime Minister for four terms and 17 years.
Shaun Bindley reports from Brisbane.
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US strikes target in Syria used by Iranian-backed militias in response to attacks on US military in Iraq
The US military has launched an airstrike on facilities in Syria used by Iranian-backed militia.
The Pentagon said President Joe Biden approved the action in response to recent attacks against Americans in Iraq.
From Washington, Kate Fisher reports
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Hong Kong begins mass COVID-19 vaccinations
Hong Kong is beginning a mass COVID-19 vaccination campaign.
The inoculation drive has faced multiple delays.
But despite public concerns over vaccine safety, the first two weeks of vaccination appointments are already fully booked.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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OUT: Richard Kimber, Hong Kong
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Biden hails rule of law but doesn't mention Khashoggi murder in call with Saudi King
US President Joe Biden has spoken to King Salman of Saudi Arabia for the first time since taking office, as he seeks to reset relations with America's long-time ally.
But the leaders did not discuss a forthcoming US intelligence report into the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington.
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DUR: 38
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Lady Gaga's Dogs Stolen, Dogwalker Shot
Two dogs belonging to the musician Lady Gaga have been stolen after her dog walker was shot in Los Angeles.
The popular singer is offering a five hundred thousand dollar reward for information about the dogs.
Ira Spitzer reports from California
Wall Street logs losses as tech stocks slide, bond yields rise
US benchmark indices logged losses Thursday, weighed down by technology stocks as investors moved to other sectors that could stage economic comebacks.
But increasing pressure from rising bond yields dampened appetite for risk.
Here's Liling Tan reports with Wall Street's latest.
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Olympic champion takes testosterone fight to Human Rights Court
Olympic 800m champion Caster Semenya will lodge an appeal with the European Court of Human Rights over the restriction of testosterone levels in female runners. Following a 2019 rule change, she is not allowed to compete in races between 400m and one mile unless she takes testosterone-reducing medications. Toni Waterman has more from Brussels.
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UK's coronavirus level lowered as risk to healthcare system falls
The UK's coronavirus alert level has been lowered from level five to level four across the whole country.
That means the risk of the National Health Service being overwhelmed "has receded."
Benji Hyer has more details from London.
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New York DA obtains Trump tax returns
After a long legal battle, the District Attorney of New York state has finally obtained former President Donald Trump's tax returns.
Earlier this week, the US Supreme Court blocked a last ditch effort by Trump's team to keep the records secret.
Our US correspondent Rebecca Foster reports.
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Earlier this week, the US Supreme Court blocked a last ditch effort by Trump's team to keep the records secret.
Our US correspondent Rebecca Foster reports.
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New Covid-19 variant spreading in New York
A new variant of Covid-19 has been found in New York City.
Scientists say the mutation could help the virus avoid the body's immune system.
Sarah Walton reports
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Scientists say the mutation could help the virus avoid the body's immune system.
Sarah Walton reports
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Reports: Trump tax records handed over to New York prosectors
Former US President Donald Trump's tax records have now been handed over to prosecutors in New York, after a Supreme Court ruling on the issue last week.
The New York District Attorney now has 8 years of the former President's tax returns, plus millions of pages of other financial data relating to his business empire.
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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Pfizer explores Covid-19 3rd booster dose
Pfizer is trialling a Covid-19 booster vaccine.
It means people could be offered a third dose to increase immunity to the virus.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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It means people could be offered a third dose to increase immunity to the virus.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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UN accuses Eritrea of forcing refugees back home
IntroThe UN Human Rights Council is looking into allegations thathas received a reportEritrean refugees in Ethiopia's crisis-hit Tigray region are being forcefully sent home. A UN human rights expert submitted a report to the organization, saying he was particlarly concerned about two refugee camps which may have been destroyed.
Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa:
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Out:last November
Uganda Responds to US Sanction Threats
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Uganda says the United States cannot lecturer it on democracy.
The response comes after a US State Department spokesperson said the Biden Administration was considering holding some individuals accountable for their involvement in alleged human rights violations during Uganda's recent elections.
Isabel Nakirya reports
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U.S. set to release intelligence report on Khashoggi murder blaming Saudi crown prince
The U.S. is set to release a declassified intelligence report on the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018, pointing the finger directly at Saudi Arabia’s crown prince Mohammed bin Salman.
The report has been read by U.S. President Joe Biden, who is planning to speak to the Saudi King soon.
Nina-Maria Potts has more:
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DUR: 42 seconds
EU leaders to discuss accelerating vaccine roll-out at summit
Accelerating Europe's vaccine roll-out will be on the agenda as EU leaders from the bloc's 27 member states meet for a video conference.
With vaccine supplies expected to triple to 300million doses in the second quarter, European nations will need to significantly boost manufacturing capacity in the bloc.
Lucy Hough has more from Brussels.
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OUT: SOC
DUR: 0:42
Teachers to decide students' grades in England this Summer
Hundreds of thousands of students across England will have their grades decided by teachers this summer.
This system has been introduced due to the cancellation of exams because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Chris Jones has more in London
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PRINCESS LATIFA URGED POLICE SEARCH FOR SISTER
The daughter of Dubai's ruler, Princess Latifa - who claims she is being held against her will by her father - appealed to the UK to re-investigate the whereabouts of her older sister. Princess Shamsa has not been seen in public for more than twenty years. Laura Makin-Isherwood has more.
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UK study shows high levels of virus resistance and vaccine confidence
At least one in seven people in England now have antibodies to Covid-19, either from a previous infection or a vaccine.
That's according to a mass blood testing survey, called REACT-2, which is run by Imperial College London and which tests for signs of immunity against coronavirus, as Benji Hyer explains from London.
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DRC AMBASSADOR'S TRAVEL
INTRO:
The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo has prohibited foreign diplomats from travelling outside the capital Kinshasa without informing them in advance.
The decision was made a day after the killing of the Italian ambassador, his bodyguard and driver in the eastern part of the country. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.
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DUR: 00:43secs
ARMENIANS GATHER AFTER “ATTEMPTED COUP”
Armenians are gathering in the capital city of Yerevan after the Prime Minister accused the military of attempting a coup.
Earlier, the armed forces demanded the Prime Minister immediately resign after he sacked two top military officials.
Stuart Smith reports from Moscow.
IN: "In a letter..."
Earlier, the armed forces demanded the Prime Minister immediately resign after he sacked two top military officials.
Stuart Smith reports from Moscow.
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PRICE OF RUSSIA'S SPUTNIK V VACCINE HALVED
The price of Russia's Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine has halved, from around 26 US dollars to 12 dollars.
That's due to a more efficient manufacturing process and the high number of doses being produced - according Russia's Industry and Trade Minister.
Stuart Smith has more from Moscow.
IN: "The change..."
That's due to a more efficient manufacturing process and the high number of doses being produced - according Russia's Industry and Trade Minister.
Stuart Smith has more from Moscow.
IN: "The change..."
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ENGLAND COVID EXAM RESULTS SYSTEM ANNOUNCED
Ministers have announced plans aimed at avoiding a repeat of last year's exams row in England due to disruption to education from covid-19.
Teachers will be given wide flexibility to determine A-level and GCSE results based on a range of evidence.
Grades will be issued earlier than usual to allow time for any appeals.
Schools minister Nick Gibb says teachers will have to demonstrate evidence for the grades they award.
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OUT: ...fairness.'
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Kenya bars runners from Kilimanjaro Marathon over COVID-19 fears
Kenya announced that its athletes were banned from competing in Tanzania's top marathon race this Saturday over concerns about the coronavirus pandemic. This comes as a big blow for the region's top runners. Daniel Kijo reports from Dar es Salaam.
IN: Kenya sports council...
India to start vaccinating those "at-risk" for COVID-19 next week as second phase inoculation starts
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India will start vaccinating the elderly and people with co-morbidities next week.
In its second phase of COVID-19 vaccinations 270 million people will likely take the jab.
But dull turnout remains a concern, as Ishan Garg tells us from New Delhi.
IN: In the first phase
OUT: SOC
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