Friday, February 12, 2021

China's CGTN banned from broadcasting in Germany

Germany's media regulator has followed its British counterpart in banning China's CGTN news service from broadcasting on local television providers. 

Some German viewers have reported the channel has already been removed from local cable services. 

In Berlin, Trent Murray has the details. 

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Trump lawyers to state their case in speedy defense

Former President Donald Trump’s lawyers are presenting their case [later Friday] against Democratic lawmakers’ claims that he was personally responsible for inciting the mob that stormed Congress on January 6th.

The second impeachment trial of the former president has dominated Washington this week, but proceedings may wrap up quickly with a vote expected as early as Saturday.


Nina-Maria Potts has more:


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Explosion at firecracker factory in south India, at least 11 dead

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At least 11 people have been killed and it's reported that dozens are injured following an explosion at a firecracker factory in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

Police are investigating the cause of the blast.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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UK GDP experiences worst slump ever

UK GDP had its worst annual slump on record, falling by 9.9% in 2020 according to the Office for National Statistics.


However, growth in December, as coronavirus restrictions were loosened, could mean the economy avoids a so-called double-dip recession.


Sally Patterson reports from London.


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UK QUARANTINE HOTEL BOOKING SYSTEM REMAINS OFFLINE

The hotel booking system UK citizens must use to reserve government-imposed quarantine stays still isn't operating. 


The portal - which went offline soon after launching - is the only way arrivals from thirty-three countries can book accommodation required under regulations that come into force on Monday. The UK government says it's a 'technical issue'.


Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.


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Indian state asks to halt the country's homegrown vaccine till trials are complete

A state in India has asked the federal government to halt the supply of Covaxin, which is India's indigenous COVID 19 vaccine.

Covaxin is still undergoing its third phase of clinical trials, but the Indian government authorised it for use in the country's COVID 19 inoculation drive.

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Germany to introduce border checks for Austria and Czech Republic

Manned checkpoints will be set up on Germany's border this weekend to help slow the spread of new Covid-19 variants. 

The move comes as the country is beginning to see its local infection rates fall, with Germany's Interior Minister saying international mutations risk reversing that progress. 

Trent Murray reports from Berlin. 

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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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