Indian farmers gear up to intensify their protest against the new agriculture laws

Indian farmers who have been protesting on the outskirts of Delhi, are gearing up for a tractor rally scheduled to take place on 26th January - which is India's Republic Day.

The Supreme Court of India, while hearing a plea seeking an injunction on the tractor rally, said that the Delhi Police should decide if the protesting farmers should be allowed entry into the capital. 

India's top court will next hear this matter on Wednesday, 20th of January. Sreoshi Mukherjee has more on this story...  

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UK travel corridors have closed

All UK travel corridors have now closed. The corridors meant that those coming to Britain from selected countries could avoid quarantine, even during the pandemic. 

But now, people arriving in the UK from any nation have to isolate, and show proof of a negative Covid-19 test before being allowed to enter. 

Benji Hyer reports from London.

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Germany ponders nighttime curfew to combat Covid-19

Germans are being told to prepare for national lockdown restrictions to be extended yet again - as the country's infection rate remains well above government targets. 

Nationwide restrictions were first introduced back in November - but there's a growing expectation the rules will not only be extended again, but also beefed up even further. 

Trent Murray reports from Berlin

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England to begin offering vaccines to over 70s

People in England aged over 70 will start receiving offers for a vaccination this week.

Almost 4 million people in the UK have been vaccinated - more than any other country in Europe.

Chris Jones has more in London

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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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