A caravan of Central American migrants heading for the US border, have
been blocked by security forces in Guatemala.
It's set to be an early challenge for the incoming US President Joe
Biden, who has promised to revise immigration policy.
Sarah Walton reports
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Monday, January 18, 2021
South African vaccine strategy challenged
South Africa's official opposition party, the Democratic Alliance, is threatening legal action if government fails to provide clarity regarding the country's Covid-19 vaccine rollout plan. The DA believes that citizens' access to available vaccines is a constitutional obligation. Mark Roughton reports.
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Belgium begins roll-out of Moderna vaccine
Belgium is beginning its vaccination campaign in hospitals, with some using the Moderna vaccine for the first time since it was given regulatory approval in early January.
It's become the second vaccine authorised in the EU, along with the Pfizer/BioNTech model.
Lucy Hough has more from Brussels.
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Biden expected to cancel Keystone pipeline on day one
Canadian media are reporting that U.S. President-Elect Joe Biden plans to cancel a major oil pipeline project on his first day in office. The Canadian section of the controversial Keystone XL pipeline is already partly built after being greenlit by Donald Trump. Julia Chapman has more.
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ALEXEY NAVALNY IN COURT
Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny is in court, after being arrested on Sunday at one of Moscow's airports.
The expedited trial has been set up in the police station where he is detained, and a judge brought in to carry out proceedings.
Stuart Smith has more from Moscow.
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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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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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Sunday, January 17, 2021
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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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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