French government considers new national lockdown

The French government will be holding crucial meetings this week as pressure grows on ministers to impose a third national lockdown.

The head of the national Scientific Council, which advises the government on the pandemic, says France is at a 'virus emergency point'.

Ross Cullen reports from Paris.

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South Africa added to US travel ban

President Joe Biden is re-imposing travel bans on most non-US citizens who have been in Brazil, Ireland, the UK, and any of the European Union nations. Travel from South Africa will also be banned. Mark Roughton reports.

 

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Ugandan Army Kills 189 Al Shabaab Fighters in Somalia

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The Ugandan Army says it killed 189 Al Shabaab fighters in an attack at their base, South West of the capital Mogadishu.

Ugandan Troops are part of the African Union peacekeeping force in Somalia - AMISOM that are supporting the government against the militant group.

Isabel Nakirya reports.

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President Buhari tells ECOWAS leaders to prioritise indigenous development of COVID-19 vaccines

Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has called on the Member States of the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) to accelerate efforts towards developing their own vaccines against COVID-19.

Correspondent Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja.


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UK TO DECIDE ON HOTEL QUARANTINE

The UK government is due to make a decision this week on whether to enforce hotel quarantine for all international arrivals.

Ministers will meet to discuss the proposals on Tuesday.

Some are calling for border measures to be strengthened because of the possibility of new covid-19 variants that could evade vaccines.

Cabinet minister Therese Coffey says decisions haven't been made yet.

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PRESIDENT BIDEN LIFTS TRUMP’S TANZANIA DIVERSITY VISA BAN

As one of his official acts in office, United States President Joe Biden lifted the restrictions preventing Tanzanian nationals from applying for the Diversity Visa Program that were issued in February 2020

Daniel Kijo reports.

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DRC SANCTIONS LIFTED

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Organisations fighting against corruption in the Democratic Republic of Congo have criticised former US President Donald Trump for cancelling sanctions imposed on an Israeli mining tycoon accused of carrying out corrupt and secretive activities in the central African nation. The sanctions issued against Dan Gertler were lifted just five days before Mr. Trump left office.

 Chris Ocamringa has more...

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India-China resume talks after two months to resolve the border crisis

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India and China have resumed talks to resolve the border crisis after two months.

The two countries locked horns in May last year as violent clashes along India's northern border led to the death of 20 Indian soldiers.

Ishan Garg has the latest from New Delhi.

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Japan virus surge leaves 15,000 on waiting lists for hospitals or accommodation

A new survey by Kyodo news has found that at least 15,000 people were on waiting lists for a hospital or designated accommodation after testing positive for coronavirus earlier this month. Public health centres have been swamped with a surge in cases, with 11 prefectures under a state of emergency. Grace Lee has more.

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Lawmakers question Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID relief package

A group of bipartisan lawmakers has met with White House officials to discuss US President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion dollar COVID relief package.

 

Biden is looking for cross party consensus to get his plan through Congress, but as our Washington correspondent Jagruti Dave reports, he is already facing some challenges.
 

From Washington Jagruti Dave reports.

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Hong Kong government considers more COVID-19 lockdowns

The Hong Kong government says it may enforce more lockdowns, after temporarily shutting down a high-risk COVID-19 district at the weekend. Mass compulsory testing of more than 7,000 residents there identified 13 new cases of the virus. All those who tested positive are now in quarantine, along with their recent close contacts.

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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Biden to reinstate Covid travel bans on UK, Europe Brazil plus SA

The Biden administration is reinstating COVID-19 travel restrictions on most non-US citizens entering the country from the UK, parts of Europe and Brazil.

 

According to reports South Africa has also been added to the list, because of rising cases of its new coronavirus variant.
 

From Washington Jagruti Dave reports.

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US reaffirms support for Taiwan

Just days into Joe Biden's presidency, the US has reaffirmed its
support for Taiwan, after China sent warplanes near to the island.

The new White House administration has said it will continue to
strengthen its relationship with Taiwan, which China considers to be
part of its territory.

Sarah Walton reports

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Lawmakers divided over upcoming Trump Impeachment trial

US Lawmakers are divided over the upcoming impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump.

 

Mr Trump was impeached for a historic second time by the House of Representatives who charged him for inciting the riots at the US Capitol on January 6th.

 

From Washington Jagruti Dave.

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Thousands of Russian protesters arrested

Some 3,642 people were arrested in Russia over the weekend in nationwide protests held in support of Alexey Navalny. The opposition figure is himself in pre-trial detention on charges he calls politically motivated. Stuart Smith has more from Moscow.

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Tanzanian Government reacts to UK travel ban

The Tanzanian government says it has not officially received formal communication from the United Kingdom regarding a travel ban on Tanzanians that took effect on 23rd January 2021.

Isaac Lukando reports

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Joe Biden lifts ban on Tanzania for the US diversity visa

As one of his official acts in office, United States President Joe Biden has lifted the restrictions preventing Tanzanian nationals from applying for the Diversity Visa (DV) program that were issued in February 2020.

Isaac Lukando reports

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Tech earnings to dominate Wall Street sentiment in week ahead [PREVIEW]

Earnings season is set to gather momentum this week with several tech
giants slated to report quarterly numbers.

And Wall Street will also be watching the Federal Reserve and its
first policy meeting since President Joe Biden's inauguration.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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UK variant could be more deadly says Boris Johnson

Prime Minister Boris Johnson says there is evidence that the coronavirus variant found in the UK may be linked with an increased mortality rate.

This comes as another 1,401 people have died in the UK within 28 days of testing positive for COVID-19.

Chris Jones has more in London.

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US Senate Confirms Lloyd Austin as Defense Secretary

The US Senate has confirmed Lloyd Austin III as defense secretary. 

He's the first Black American to hold that post. 

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has that story. 

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