Friday, February 12, 2021

UK ECONOMY SLUMPS MOST ON RECORD

The UK economy shrank 9.9% in 2020 - the biggest slump on record.

However, there was GDP growth in the final quarter of the year, which means the UK may avoid a double-dip recession.

The Bank of England is predicting a fast rebound for the economy in 2021 as covid restrictions are eased and a vaccination programme is rolled out.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak says it's been a difficult time for many.

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RUSSIAN AUTHORITIES WARN AGAINST VALENTINE’S DAY PROTEST

Russian law enforcement has warned against a Valentine's Day protest, organised in support of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

Organisers have asked people to shine the torches on their mobile phones, or light candles. and post the images to social media.

But unlike previous protests - to do so in the safety of their own homes or in private courtyards to avoid conflict with police.

Stuart Smith reports from Moscow.

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Ugandan Military Pilot Dies in Helicopter Crash

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A military helicopter has crashed in the Ugandan lakeside city of Entebbe, killing a female pilot and injuring another officer.

The Ugandan Army says the officers were on a pilot training session when the helicopter came down.

Isabel Nakirya reports.

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India warns social media firms amid Twitter dispute

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India has warned US social media firms that they have to abide by the country's laws.

This follows a dispute with Twitter over content regulation, with India rebuking the social media giant for not complying with its order to take down more than a thousand accounts and posts connected with ongoing farmer protests.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Australia – State back into lockdown as covid variant spreads

The Australian state of Victoria will go into a five day quarantine lockdown tonight

The move was announced by Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews today as the rapid spread of the  variant that emerged in the UK continues.


Shaun Bindley reports.


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Reports: Trump lawyers will present only 3 hours of evidence in his defense

President Trump's lawyers say they'll only present 3 hours of material in his defense at his impeachment trial - far fewer than the 16 hours they're allowed.


They'll mount their case later today in Congress, with indications that the trial could wrap up this weekend.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Thursday, February 11, 2021

[Wrap] Democrats warn Trump could repeat history if not convicted

US Democrats say Donald Trump must be convicted to prevent him
repeating the violence seen when his supporters stormed the Capitol.

They've wrapped up their arguments at the former president's second
impeachment trial.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Democrats conclude their case in Donald Trump's second impeachment trial

Democrat House managers have concluded their oral arguments in Donald Trump's second impeachment trial, in which he's charged with inciting his supporters ahead of a deadly riot at the US Capitol.


On Thursday they warned that if Senators did not vote to convict the former president, he could stoke more violence in the future.


Kate Fisher reports from Washington


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[Wrap] Biden buys 200m more Covid-19 vaccines

The US government has secured an additional 200 million Covid-19 vaccines.

US President Joe Biden says the country is on track to have enough
vaccines for almost the entire population by the end of July.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Dow fails to build on this week’s record highs

The Dow Jones failed to build on Wednesday's record close, ending the
day essentially flat.

It comes off the back of some weaker-than-expected labor market data.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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MEGHAN WINS COURT BATTLE OVER LETTER TO FATHER

The Duchess of Sussex has won a privacy court victory over the Mail on Sunday newspaper, for publishing extracts from a letter to her father.

In a statement, Meghan says the paper's publisher has been held to account for 'illegal and dehumanizing practices.'

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Jobless claims rise as benefit program applications jump

The number of Americans filing for first-time unemployment benefits
rose last week amid a wider jump in benefit applications.

This comes a day after the Chair of the Federal Reserve expressed his
concerns about the state of the U.S. labour market.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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NEW OBESITY DRUG A 'GAME CHANGER'

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Trials of a new drug targeting obesity have found it can cut body weight by up to 20 per cent. Semaglutide [PRON: Sem-a-gloo-tide] was found to suppress the appetite of those who took it in clinical trials. Laura Makin-Isherwood has more.


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House set to conclude oral arguments against Donald Trump in his second impeachment trial

Democrat House impeachment managers are set to conclude their oral arguments on Thursday in Donald Trump's second impeachment trial.


On Wednesday they delivered a graphic presentation of the riot at the US Capitol that the former president is accused of inciting.


Kate Fisher reports from Washington


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Uganda Heightens Alertness at its Border with DR Congo Over Ebola Scare

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Uganda has heightened its alertness at the border with the DRC after an ebola case was recorded in Butembu, a city in North Kivu Province.

The city is just 72km from the Ugandan border and its closeness could potentially be a risk to the spread of the virus.

Isabel Nakirya reports

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AMSTERDAM TOPPLES LONDON FROM SHARE TRADING TOP SPOT

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London is no longer at the top when it comes to being Europe's largest share trading centre. Amsterdam knocked the UK capital off the number one spot in January - as the Netherlands grabbed extra post-Brexit business. Laura Makin-Isherwood has more.


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UK government's mixed messages on summer holidays causing confusion

UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock says the government 'is doing all it can' to allow Britons to go on holiday this summer.


It's currently illegal for British citizens to go on holiday domestically or abroad under the current coronavirus restrictions.


Travelers who try to conceal journeys to high-risk countries could face jail sentences of up to 10 years.


Chris Jones has more in London 


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Kent variant of UK virus will "sweep the world," fears senior UK scientist

The coronavirus variant first found in the English country of Kent has "swept the UK" and is now on course to "sweep the world." 


That's according to the head of the UK's genetic surveillance programme, Professor Sharon Peacock, who says her work sequencing variants of the virus may be required for at least 10 years.


Our UK correspondent Benji Hyer reports from London. 


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Europe's oldest person celebrates 117th birthday after beating Covid-19

A French nun who is Europe's oldest person turns 117 today/on Thursday/on February 11.

It was a worrying start to the year for Lucile Randon as she tested positive for coronavirus last month but she displayed no symptoms and is now clear of the disease.

Ross Cullen reports from Paris.

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SECOND EBOLA CASE IN DRC

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Health officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo have confirmed a second case of Ebola in the east of the country.
Authorities say an elderly woman who came into contact with the first patient in the eastern town of Biena got infected and died on Tuesday.
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