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Joe Biden has begun his term as the 46th president of the United States of America.
Under unprecedented security, the inauguration was held on the West Front of the US Capitol.
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has this report.
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Joe Biden has begun his term as the 46th president of the United States of America.
Under unprecedented security, the inauguration was held on the West Front of the US Capitol.
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has this report.
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As Joe Biden takes over the presidency of the United States, Ethiopia says it is hoping for a much warmer relationship with Washington than it has had during the administration of Donald Trump.
The US and Ethiopia have been involved in several diplomatic rows - including over the Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam that Ethiopia is constructing on the River Nile.
Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa :
There are warnings of further flooding, as storm Christophe makes its way over the UK.
The Met Office says that some parts of England and Wales could see as much as two months worth of rain in just two days.
Chris Jones has more in London.
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Boris Johnson has sent his 'warm congratulations' to President Elect Joe Biden ahead of his inauguration.
But many are warning of a difficult start to the so called 'special relationship' between the two countries.
John Bevir (Beaver) reports.
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Joe Biden is being sworn in as U.S. President in just a few hours’ time, in a heavily fortified Washington, as the Trump presidency comes to an end.
Vice-President-elect Kamala Harris takes the oath of office alongside him, becoming the first women to hold the position.
President Trump has granted clemency to 143 in a late night frenzy hours before leaving office.
Nina-Maria Potts reports:
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The United States has announced visa restrictions on Tanzanian officials responsible for or complicit in undermining Tanzania's October 28, 2020, general elections. The actions of these officials caused the continuing downward trajectory of the country's democracy.
Daniel Kijo reports from Dar es salaam.
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South Africa has been in lockdown for 300 days. The country is dealing with a second wave of Covid-19 infections and government faces ongoing criticism for its slow progress in securing vaccines. A leading health expert also believes that government's vaccine targets are unrealistic. Mark Roughton has details.
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In one of his final acts as President of the United States, Donald Trump has granted clemency to 143 people.
He pardoned 73 people and commuted the sentences of 70 more.
And as US Correspondent Rachel Silverman reports, many of them were corrupt politicians and allies.
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India is starting to export vaccines to six countries just days after starting its immunisation drive.
The first batch will go to five countries…
As India looks to strengthen its diplomatic relations through vaccines, according to experts.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
In: Maldives, Bangladesh...
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Hong Kong's Lunar New Year markets are back on, after a government U-turn over a COVID-19 shutdown. The decision has been welcomed by local businesses involved in the markets, but criticised as unfair by many that are not, and which face continued operating restrictions.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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