US President Donald Trump will become just the 4th US president to
miss his successor's inauguration, and the first to do so in over 150
years.
The President announced he does not intend the go to ceremony where
Joe Biden will be sworn in as the next US president.
Nick Harper sends this report from Washington.
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Friday, January 8, 2021
US Loses 140,000 Jobs
The US lost 140 thousand jobs in December.
That's the first net decline in jobs since last spring's mass layoffs as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has this report from Oakland.
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Biden Plans to Release Nearly All Available Vaccine Doses
US President-elect Joe Biden plans to release nearly all available coronavirus vaccine doses to Americans, instead of saving doses for the second shot required to complete vaccinations.
That means ramping up vaccine production becomes even more critical to ensure a second shot is available.
US correspondent Ira Spitzer has more.
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Pelosi consults with top US General about dangers of Trump launching nuclear assault
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, says she's held talks with top military commanders about ensuring that President Trump doesn't launch a nuclear attack in the final days of his Presidency.
She says the President is "unhinged", and she's vowing to press ahead with impeachment proceedings following Wednesday's deadly assault on the US Capitol building.
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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UK records over 1,300 more Covid-19 deaths
The UK has recorded over 1,300 more coronavirus deaths during the past 24 hours.
That's the highest ever daily figure and comes hours after Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, declared a 'major incident' in England's capital.
Chris Jones reports from London.
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Trump confirms he will not attend Biden inauguration
After weeks of speculation US President Donald Trump has confirmed he
will not be attending the inauguration of incoming President Joe
Biden.
The President has still not fully conceded defeat or congratulated Mr Biden.
Nick Harper sends this report from Washington.
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will not be attending the inauguration of incoming President Joe
Biden.
The President has still not fully conceded defeat or congratulated Mr Biden.
Nick Harper sends this report from Washington.
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Pfizer Vaccine Appears To Work Against New COVID Strains
The Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine can protect against new variants of Covid-19 according to a new study.
Researchers in the US only looked at blood samples from 20 vaccinated patients, but already plan further studies.
Researchers in the US only looked at blood samples from 20 vaccinated patients, but already plan further studies.
Hannah Simpson has more.
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US tops 4k covid deaths in a day; Pfizer vaccine effective against mutations
Over 4,000 deaths due to coronavirus were recorded in the United States on Thursday- a new daily record.
The grim milestone comes as a study shows the Pfizer-BioNtech vaccine is effective against mutated strains of the virus.
Our US correspondent Rebecca Foster reporters.
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The grim milestone comes as a study shows the Pfizer-BioNtech vaccine is effective against mutated strains of the virus.
Our US correspondent Rebecca Foster reporters.
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Growing calls to remove Trump as Democrats prepare to impeach
There are growing calls to remove US President Donald Trump, with
Democrats saying they could vote on his impeachment next week.
It comes as the isolated President sees more high profile resignations
from his cabinet.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Democrats saying they could vote on his impeachment next week.
It comes as the isolated President sees more high profile resignations
from his cabinet.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Third vaccine approved in UK as 'major incident' declared In London
The Moderna Coronavirus vaccine has now been approved for use in the UK.
It comes as a major incident was declared by London's mayor, who described the spread of infections as 'out of control'.
Chris Jones reports from London.
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UK businesses concerned over new trade regulations
UK firms have voiced their concerns over the cost of re-exporting goods to the EU.
Food and clothing businesses are among those who have warned of supply problems in the coming months.
Chris Jones has more from London.
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Ethiopia kills TPLF leaders
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Ethiopia says it has killed some top leaders of the Tigray People's Liberation Front , a political party in the country's North that the government has declared criminal.
The killing was part of a military operation launched by the government against the leadership of the party in November in a bid to restore law and order in the region.
Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa:
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EU doubles its deal with Pfizer-BioNTech for 600million shots
Europe has doubled its deal with Pfizer-BioNTech to gain access 600million doses of the vaccine.
75million doses will be available by June, with the remainder delivered in the second half of the year.
The EU Commission defended its vaccine strategy amid criticism the roll-out was too slow, and too few jabs had been purchased.
Its President Ursula von Der Leyen said the increased supply would speed up Europe's inoculation campaign:
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UK Tightens COVID Border Measures
All international travellers will have to test negative for COVID-19 before they are allowed in to the UK.
The new rules are expected to come into force next week, but critics argue the government has been too slow to implement the measures.
John Bevir (Beaver) reports.
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India conducts the second massive mock immunisation exercise.
India's second phase of the nationwide COVID 19 vaccination trial run began on Friday in over 700 districts.
This mock immunisation exercise is taking place to find the best way to vaccinate people against COVID-19 ahead of the actual vaccination drive.
Sreoshi Mukherjee has more on this story...
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This mock immunisation exercise is taking place to find the best way to vaccinate people against COVID-19 ahead of the actual vaccination drive.
Sreoshi Mukherjee has more on this story...
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Uganda Police Rescue 89 People Confined in Church
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Ugandan Police have rescued 89 from a church located a few kilometers outside the capital Kampala. Many of those rescued were found chained and looked mentally unwell.
Isabel Nakirya reports
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Australia – International flights halved as mutant strain spreads
International passenger numbers flying to Australia will be reduced by 50% and people will have to wear masks on domestic flights, as the mutated strain of Covid 19 from the UK starts to spread.
A quarantine hotel worker in Brisbane tested positive to the highly contagious variant on Wednesday, sending the city in to a three-day hard lockdown this morning.
Shaun Bindley reports
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President Trump sees more high profile resignations
Education Secretary Betsy de Vos has become the second US cabinet member to resign in the wake of the riots in the US Capitol.
She joins Transport Secretary Elaine Chao who was the first, as well as several other administration officials, all who have decided it is time to distance themselves from the President of the United States.
From Washington Jagruti Dave reports.
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Hong Kong democracy activists say arrests won't stop their campaigning
Hong Kong democracy activists released on bail following sweeping police arrests this week, say they'll continue to campaign against the government. None of the 53 people arrested under the national security law on Wednesday has been charged.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Trump calls for healing and reconciliation after Capitol Hill riots he incited
President Trump is calling for "healing and reconciliation" in the United States, and claims his supporters - who rampaged through the US Capitol building on Wednesday- "do not represent" America.
The President has released a new video message, as calls grow for him to leave power.
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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