ALEXEI NAVALNY BACK IN COURT

Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny is back in court for slander charges against a World War Two veteran.

He's already been sentenced to nearly three years in prison on separate charges.

If found guilty of this second charge, which he calls politically motivated, he could face a further two years in prison.

Stuart Smith reports from Moscow.

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UK TO 'DOUBLE' VACCINATION RATE

The UK government says it's confident it can vaccinate 17 million more people by the end of April.

It's moving on to giving first doses of covid-19 jabs to all those over 50 and with underlying health conditions.

It comes after the government hit its target of offering a vaccine to 15 million people in the top four priority groups by Monday.

The next phase of the rollout will also see millions of people receiving second doses.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is due to set out a 'roadmap' for easing lockdown measures next Monday.

Vaccines Minister Nadhim Zahawi says the rate of vaccination will actually need to increase.

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Congratulatory messages pour in for New DG of WTO, Ngozi Okonjo Iweala

Several congratulatory messages have poured in for the Director General of the new World Trade Organisation, Nigeria's former finance minister Dr Ngozi Okonjo Iweala.

She becomes the first female and African to take up the top position when she resumes on March 1.

Here's Phil Ihaza with more from Abuja

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SIXTY DIE IN DRC BOAT ACCIDENT

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Rescue teams are searching for survivors of a boat accident that left at least 60 people dead and several others missing in the west of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

 

The boat sank on Lake Mai-Ndombe on Sunday night. Authorities say the boat was overloaded with goods and passengers.

 Chris Ocamringa has more.

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More than 30 killed as bus falls into canal in central India

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More than 30 people are reported to have been killed in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh after a bus fell off a bridge in a canal.

A search and rescue operation is underway, as some passengers remain missing.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Japan to begin COVID vaccinations on Wednesday

Japan will be beginning its COVID vaccination rollout on Wednesday (Feb 16), starting with vaccinating medical workers. The country is two months behind nations like the U.K. and the U.S. - Grace Lee has more from Tokyo.

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Pelosi announces 9/11 style inquiry into Capitol riot

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says Congress will create an independent 9/11 style commission to investigate the causes of January's armed riot by Donald Trump's supporters at the US Capitol.

It comes after the former US President was acquitted by the Senate in a historic second impeachment trial.

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.

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Social media app Parler returns online

Parler, the social media site favoured by many right wing users and supporters of Donald Trump, is back online.

It was banned by major app stores following the armed riot against the US Capitol on January 6th.

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.

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Congress Plans Independent Commission to Investigate January 6th Attack

The US Congress plans to establish an independent commission to investigate the January 6th attack on the US Capitol. 

US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi says it will be modelled on the commission that investigated the 9/11 attacks. 

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has more. 

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Nigerian ex-finance minister appointed WTO chief

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has been appointed the new chief of the World Trade Organization, based in Geneva. 

The former Nigerian finance minister is the first woman and first African citizen to take on the role. 

Lucy Hough has more. 

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Duterte demands US pays if it wants to keep security pact

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is demanding that the United States must pay if it wants to keep a security pact that is central to U.S. strategy in Asia.

Mr Duterte unilaterally cancelled the Visiting Force Agreement last year in response to an ally being denied a U.S. visa.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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Freezing temperatures sweep across much of U.S.

Millions of people in Texas are facing power outages as frigid
conditions blanket the U.S. state.

A state of emergency has been declared and parts of the southern
Plains are bracing for up to a foot of snow.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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U.S. sees an overall drop in coronavirus cases amid fears over mutant strains

A number of U.S. states are loosening coronavirus restrictions, amid a pick-up in the pace of vaccinations and a slowing of the spread.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has also recommended the return to school for elementary-age school children.

But experts are warning more contagious mutations of the disease could undermine the drop in cases.

Nina-Maria Potts reports:

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ENERGY EXPORTS LESS THAN HALF OF ALL RUSSIAN EXPORTS, FOR FIRST TIME IN TWO DECADES

Less than half of Russia's total exports in 2020 came from energy — a first for two decades.

Coal, oil and gas exports accounted for just 49.6% of all exports -- hampered by very low oil prices at the beginning of the year.

But overall, Russia's total exports exceeded 100 billion dollars, beating more pessimistic forecasts from earlier in the year as energy prices recovered.

Stuart Smith reports from Moscow.

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DRC REBEL ATTACK

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At least 13 people have been killed by suspected rebels at a village in the Democratic Republic of Congo's northeastern province of Ituri. Authorities have blamed the Sunday attack on fighters of the Allied Democratic Forces. The attack has forced hundreds of people to flee to other areas. Chris Ocamringa has more.

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UK moves to phase 2 of its vaccine rollout

The UK is moving into the next phase of its vaccine rollout after hitting its first target.

 

The government had set itself a goal of vaccinating 15 million of the most vulnerable by February 15, a target that it says it has now achieved.

Chris Jones has more

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Rwanda Starts COVID-19 Vaccination With Front-line Workers

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Rwanda has become the first East African Country to launch its vaccination campaign against COVID-19.

The  Ministry of Health says it has received 1000 doses of the Moderna vaccine from international partners.

Isabel Nakirya reports.

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FIRST UK ARRIVALS BEGIN TEN-DAY HOTEL ISOLATION

The UK government's new hotel quarantine plans are now operational with the first international arrivals from 'red-listed' countries beginning their ten days in isolation. 

The scheme aims to prevent new strains being introduced to the UK from other nations. 

Laura Makin-Isherwood has more.

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UK HOTEL QUARANTINE BEGINS

The first passengers are checking into UK government-designated coronavirus quarantine hotels.

New restrictions apply to passengers arriving in England from desigtnated "red list" countries - and all air travellers landing in Scotland.

People have to pay to spend 10 days in isolation.

The opposition Labour Party says the policy should apply to all international arrivals.

Health Secretary Matt Hancock says it's working well so far.

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Zimbabwe Receives 200,000 Doses of China's Sinopharm COVID-19 Vaccine

Zimbabwe has received its first batch of 200,000 doses of Sinopharm donated by the Chinese government in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

 

Daniel Kijo reports from Dar es Salaam.

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