Tuesday, February 16, 2021

German police seal off apartment buildings to stop Covid-19 mutation spread

A police operation is underway in Western Germany, with officers sealing off several residential buildings to help contain the outbreak of a new Covid-19 variant. 

The operation was triggered by local test results indicating the presence of the infectious new mutation first reported by the UK. 

Our correspondent Trent Murray reports from Berlin

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SCOTLAND TO START OPENING SCHOOLS

Some children in Scotland will return to school next week - First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced. Covid19 case rates in Scotland are continuing to fall, but Nicola Sturgeon warned opening society up too quickly could risk setting the nation back. Laura Makin-Isherwood has more.


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More than 150 million Americans under winter storm warning

Nearly four million people in the U.S. state of Texas were without
power Tuesday morning as temperatures remain near record lows.

More than 150 people people in the U.S. are now under a winter storm
warning due to the Arctic outbreak.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Dutch judge rules coronavirus curfew must be lifted 'immediately'

The curfew in the Netherlands must be lifted immediately, according to a new ruling by a judge in The Hague. 

The ruling to lift the coronavirus curfew is effective immediately, but the Dutch government has indicated it will appeal.

From Brussels, Lucy Hough has more. 

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Prisoners on Hunger strike in Ethiopi

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A court in Ethiopia has allowed prisoners who were on hunger strike to be taken to a private hospital after medical personnel said their situation was deteriorating.

 

The prisoners are from the Oromo Federalist Congress,  an opposition party from the Prime Minister's ethnic group that has openly challenged his rule.

 

Over 20 leaders were arrested last year after being accused of inciting violence among other charges.

 

Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa: 

 

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UK's government says people must remain patient as phase 2 of vaccine rollout begins

The UK's government says it is confident it will be able to vaccinate another 17 million people by April.

 

Prime Minister Boris Johnson says people must now remain patient for restrictions to ease.

 

Chris Jones has more in London.

 

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Harry and Meghan to share details about post-Royal life in Oprah Winfrey interview

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will reveal details about their decision to step away from the monarchy in a TV interview with Oprah Winfrey, due to air next month.


The news follows the couple's announcement over the weekend that they are expecting their second child together.


From London, Benji Hyer reports. 


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TANZANIA ON HIGH ALERT OVER EBOLA

Tanzania has announced that it is on high alert following an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

According to Kigoma Regional medical officer Dr. Simon Chacha, the country has strengthened testing around the borders and at its ports of entry.

 

Daniel kijo reports.


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Rapid Covid-19 tests to be offered to all German citizens

The German Government has announced a major change to its national coronavirus testing strategy, promising to expand the use to rapid tests to help end lockdown. 

From next month, people will be actively encouraged to make use of free government tests, to help health authorities map out, and contain, emerging hotspots in the country. 

In Berlin, Trent Murray has the details. 

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India scheduled to start vaccinating people above the age of 50, March onwards

India's health minister SAYS the country is gearing up for the third phase of the world's largest adult vaccination drive.

People above the age of 50 and those who are younger with co-morbidities may start BEING vaccinated by March

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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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Monday, February 15, 2021

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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