UK EXPANDS VACCINATION PROGRAMME

10 mass vaccination hubs have opened in the UK as the country expands its inoculation programme.

Over 3.8 million people have already received their first jab.

People aged 70 and over and those who are clinically extremely vulnerable will now start receiving vaccination appointments.

The government has a target of providing a first dose to its top priority groups by mid-February.

Vaccines minister Nadhim Zahawi says 24 hour vaccination will also start soon.

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UN CONTROLS REBEL-HELD AREA

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UN peacekeeping troops in The Central African Republic say they have retaken control of a city that was captured by armed groups that are fighting against the re-election of the country's president, Faustin-Archange Touadera. Chris Ocamringa has more...

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India's COVID19 vaccine drive hit by glitches, hesitancy

Many regions reported glitches with the government app being used to coordinate the massive vaccine drive in India.

The state of Maharashtra says it had to suspend the drive in some places temporarily. Government data shows that turnout was also much lower than expected.

Neha Poonia reports from Delhi.

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BREAKING: All National Guard troops in Washington to undergo additional security sweep ahead of inauguration

The Pentagon says that all twenty-five thousand national guard troops deployed in Washington for Joe Biden's inauguration later this week are now undergoing additional security checks to ensure they pose no threat to the President-elect.

The astonishing move comes amid fears that some of the troops may have political sympathies with President Trump and his violent supporters.

Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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Biden to issue executive orders during first 10 days in office

Joe Biden is expected to call for unity at his inauguration amid tightening security in Washington DC following the riots at the US capitol on January 6th.

 

His Chief of Staff has also indicated Biden will issue a raft of executive orders, some of which will reverse several Trump era policies.

 

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.

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Security tightens ahead of Joe Biden's Inauguration

There have been small protests at US state capitals which were braced for further violent unrest.

 

It follows a warning by the FBI of the possibility of armed protests in every state in the country.

 

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington DC which is stepping up its precautions in the run up to Joe Biden's inauguration

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Hong Kong begins approval analysis of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine

The Hong Kong government is deciding whether to approve the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for public use. If approved it will be the first vaccine to be rolled out in the city. The government says inoculations could start next month, after the Lunar New Year holidays.  

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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Record number of serious cases in Japan

More than 5700 new coronavirus infections were confirmed across Japan on Sunday, with health authorities reporting a record 972 serious cases. According to the latest analysis, metropolitan areas are still attracting crowds, despite the state of emergency in 11 prefectures. Grace Lee reports from Tokyo.

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Alexey Navalny arrested on return to Moscow

Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny has been detained by police on arrival at a Moscow airport. He was returning from Berlin, where he was receiving treatment for an alleged nerve agent attack. Stuart Smith has more.

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Music producer Phil Spector dies in prison

US music producer Phil Spector has died.

The 81 year was serving an 18 year-to-life prison sentence for murder.

Sarah Walton reports

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Tanzania National Coach: Explosion at Limbe stadium will not affect plans

Tanzania's national team (Taifa Stars) coach says a recent explosion in Cameroon will not deter his team's ambition to do well in the CHAN competition being hosted in the Central African Nation.

 

Isaac Lukando reports.

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India starts vaccination drive, healthcare workers to be prioratised

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India is starting what could possibly be the world's biggest vaccination drive.

The journey to start vaccinating the country's 1.3 billion people will begin with healthcare and frontline workers.

Ishan Garg has the latest from New Delhi.

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Biden Unveils Vaccination Offensive

President-elect Joe Biden has unveiled his plan to get Americans vaccinated against the coronavirus.  

He describes his plan as clear and bold, while he describes the Trump administration's vaccination rollout so far as a dismal failure. 

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 

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Biden Inauguration set to dominate Wall Street sentiment [Preview]

The swearing in of Joe Biden as the 46th U.S. president is set to
dominate Wall Street sentiment in the week ahead.

And earnings season in starting to get into full swing.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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LA County says 1 in 3 residents has had COVID

Health officials in Los Angeles county estimate that one in three residents has been infected with coronavirus, as the pandemic continues to devastate Southern California.

The county is considering further restrictions beyond the current stay-at-home order to try and slow the spread.

California correspondent Ira Spitzer has more

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UN chief calls for global solidarity to fight Covid-19 as deaths top 2 million

The coronavirus pandemic has reached a grim milestone, with 2 million lives lost as of Friday. 

The death toll comes as outbreaks worsen in many parts of the world, with cases and hospitalisations rising, and as vaccination campaigns are plagued with delays and unequal distribution across rich and poor nations. 

The UN Secretary-General says global solidarity is needed now more than ever to fight the pandemic. Liling Tan reports from New York. 

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CDC Sends Warning about UK Variant

The global death toll from the coronavirus has soared past the two million mark, just a year after it was first detected.

And in the US, researchers are sending out warnings about the UK variant of the virus.

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has this report from Oakland.

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UK to close all travel corridors

The UK is to close all travel corridors from next week.

British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, announced the measures on Friday after a further 1280 people were confirmed to have died after contracting the virus.

Chris Jones has more in London.

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Germany's CDU party prepares to vote on Merkel successor

In Germany, members of Angela Merkel's party are preparing to vote on who will succeed her. 

Chancellor Merkel will retire at the country's next election in September, meaning whoever emerges the winner from this weekend's ballot stands a high chance of becoming the country's next leader. 

Trent Murray reports from Berlin

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Dutch government resigns over child benefits scandal

The Dutch government has resigned over a child benefits scandal.

It's emerged thousands falsely accused of child benefit fraud over a six year period. 

It threatens political turmoil as the country battles the coronavirus pandemic. 

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