Monday, February 15, 2021

Senior German MP warns of violence in response to prolonged lockdown

The Covid-19 situation in Germany continues to improve, with the latest data showing average case numbers are at a 4 month low.

The falling infection rate is causing some German lawmakers to call for the country's strict lockdown measures to end early, with concerns that prolonging the restrictions could cause violence.  

Trent Murray reports from Berlin 

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Death toll rises in Himalayan disaster in Uttarakhand

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The death toll in a flash flood in north India which happened over a week ago has risen to more than 50.

Officials say there are still more than 150 people who are missing in the disaster in the state of Uttarakhand which has been linked to a glacier collapse.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Calls grow for independent commission to investigate Capitol Hill riot

Bipartisan support appears to be growing for an independent investigation into the deadly riot on the US Capitol. 


It follows former President Donald Trump's acquittal on impeachment charges, which accused him of inciting the attack. 


Kate Fisher reports from Washington


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Sunday, February 14, 2021

CAF cancels Angola match as Tanzanian players quarantined

Football Authorities in Dar es salaam say the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has cancelled a Confederation Cup match in Angola after players arriving from Tanzania were placed in quarantine. 

Isaac Lukando Reports,
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Saturday, February 13, 2021

Government spokesperson gives clarification on Tanzania's Covid-19 status

The Tanzanian government spokesperson, Dr Hassan Abbas says the country cannot say whether it doesn't or it will not have people suffering from Covid-19 because interaction of people across the world increases chances of disease transmission from one place to another.

Isaac Lukando
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Friday, February 12, 2021

Senators grill lawyers on both sides in Trump impeachment trial

Donald Trump’s lawyers have wrapped up their case, insisting his call to ‘fight’ was just political rhetoric- rejecting the claim he had incited a mob to attack Capitol Hill.


Democrats accused the former president of showing no remorse, warning he could do the same again unless he’s disqualified from ever running in the future.


Nina-Maria Potts has more.


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CDC: Vaccinating Teachers NOT a Prerequisite

America's top public health agency says vaccinating teachers need NOT be key to reopening schools. 

The CDC says there's strong evidence that schools — especially lower grade levels — can reopen if they put other safety measures into practice.

Rachel Silverman has this report from Oakland. 


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Stimulus and retail sales in focus this week on Wall Street [Preview]

With earnings season winding down traders on Wall Street this week
will be focusing on the progress of a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief
package.

Democrats hope the stimulus proposal will be signed into law by mid-March.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Trump impeachment trial: defense team plays video of Democratic lawmakers using word "fight"


Former US President Donald Trump's defence team has told his Senate impeachment trial the case against him is "preposterously wrong on the facts."

On Thursday, Democrat impeachment managers cast Trump as a threat to American democracy, accusing him of inciting the 6th January attack on the US Capitol.

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has more.

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Violence against Asian-Americans sparks fears in California

Police in the San Francisco Bay Area say they are stepping up efforts to protect Asian-American residents after nearly two dozen recent unprovoked attacks.

Hate crimes against Asian-Americans have increased since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.

Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco


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ALL OVER 70s IN WALES VACCINATED 'WITHIN HOURS'

Wales will be the first UK country to vaccinate all of its most vulnerable says its First Minister Mark Drakeford.


The UK has set itself a target to give the first dose of coronavirus vaccine to all 15 million people in the top four vulnerability brackets by February 15.


Laura Makin-Isherwood has more from the UK.


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DRC EBOLA CASES RISE

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Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have detected a third case of Ebola in the eastern province of North Kivu.
The new case comes a week after the first patient who tested positive for Ebola died near  the city of Butembo. The resurgence of Ebola in the region is a big setback to the country that declared the end of a previous outbreak last year.
Chris Ocamringa has that report...

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Avian Influenza "Bird flu' detected again in Nigeria


The Nigerian government has confirmed the resurgence of Avian Influenza commonly called bird fly which is a highly contagious viral infection of birds in the country.

Nigeria was the first country in Africa to detect bird flu, in 2006 and 2007.

Correspondent Phil Ihaza reports in Abuja.

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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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