Former US President Donald Trump has suffered a serious defeat in his
attempt to protect his tax records.
The Supreme Court has ruled they must be turned over to New York's
state prosecutor.
Sarah Walton reports.
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Monday, February 22, 2021
Merrick Garland faces confirmation hearing to be next US Attorney General
Merrick Garland's Senate confirmation hearing to be the next U.S. Attorney General has kicked off in Washington.
The federal judge was nominated to the Supreme Court five years ago by then President Barack Obama...but Republicans blocked his path to confirmation.
Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has more.
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Boeing recommends grounding 777-model after engine failure
US plane maker Boeing has suspended operations of its 777 plane and
recommended airlines ground the aircraft.
It comes after an engine failure on a United Airlines flight over the
weekend that dropped debris over Denver.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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recommended airlines ground the aircraft.
It comes after an engine failure on a United Airlines flight over the
weekend that dropped debris over Denver.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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EU set to green-light fresh sanctions on Russia over Navalny jailing
The EU is expected to green-light fresh sanctions on Russia over the imprisonment of Alexei Navalny, as foreign ministers from the 27-nation bloc meet in Brussels for talks.
Ministers will also consider penalties against Myanmar officials over the recent coup, and discuss efforts to salvage the Iran nuclear deal.
Lucy Hough has more from Brussels.
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RUSSIAN LAWMAKERS TO MAKE INSULTING VETERANS CRIMINAL OFFENCE
Senior Russian lawmakers have proposed amending the law to make insulting WWII veterans a criminal offence.
According to the Vice Speaker of the lower house, Irina Yarovaya, the law should punish those who "humiliate the honour and dignity" of front-line soldiers.
It comes after Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny was fined eleven and a half thousand dollars for slandering a veteran, a charge he denies, and believes was politically motivated.
Stuart Smith has more from Moscow.
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According to the Vice Speaker of the lower house, Irina Yarovaya, the law should punish those who "humiliate the honour and dignity" of front-line soldiers.
It comes after Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny was fined eleven and a half thousand dollars for slandering a veteran, a charge he denies, and believes was politically motivated.
Stuart Smith has more from Moscow.
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UK PM Boris Johnson lays out lockdown exit strategy
*NB -- PM's PARLIAMENT SPEECH 15:30G, PRESS CONFERENCE 19G*
All schools in England will reopen next month as part of the Boris Johnnson's "cautious" plan to lift coronavirus lockdown restrictions.
The UK's Prime Minister is unveiling his finalised roadmap to Parliament on Monday, before addressing the nation in a news conference.
Benji Hyer has this preview from London.
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PRINCE PHILIP REMAINS IN HOSPITAL
The Duke of Edinburgh remains in hospital - having spent a sixth night away from Windsor. The 99-year-old was admitted to King Edward VII [the seventh] hospital last week following advice from his doctor. Laura Makin-Isherwood has the latest.
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Seven dead, black box, items recovered as military jet crash in Abuja
The government says they were on a rescue operation in Niger state which borders the country's capital.
Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja.
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UK GOVT TO REVEAL LOCKDOWN EASING 'ROADMAP'
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson will set out a plan to ease covid-19 lockdown restrictions later (Monday, approx 1530G).
It's a four-stage 'roadmap' that will begin with schools in England returning from March 8th.
Hospitality and non-essential retail may not fully reopen for weeks after that.
Vaccines minister Nadhim Zahawi says each phase of the unlocking will be contingent on the vaccine roll-out and the trajectory of the outbreak.
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AUSTRALIA: Rape scandal victims now number four
Australia's Parliamentary House rape scandal has deepened with a fourth
woman coming forward with allegations about the same man involved.
Arthur Stevens has more
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woman coming forward with allegations about the same man involved.
Arthur Stevens has more
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Indian state of Maharashtra imposes curbs to tackle Covid-19 surge
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The Indian state of Maharashtra, of which Mumbai is the capital, is introducing new restrictions to try to tackle a surge in the number of Covid-19 cases.
Out of 14,199 confirmed coronavirus infections recorded in India in the past 24 hours, almost half were in Maharashtra.
Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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The Indian state of Maharashtra, of which Mumbai is the capital, is introducing new restrictions to try to tackle a surge in the number of Covid-19 cases.
Out of 14,199 confirmed coronavirus infections recorded in India in the past 24 hours, almost half were in Maharashtra.
Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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India-China pull back troops from disputed border area
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India and China are pulling troops back from disputed areas in the Himalayas…
Where the two countries had locked horns since May last year…
After a flare-up resulted in the death of 20 Indian and at least 4 Chinese soldiers.
Ishan Garg reports on the disengagement from New Delhi.
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Sunday, February 21, 2021
Japan grounds Boeing 777 jets after engine breakup
Japan has asked airlines to stop flying some Boeing aircraft in and
out of the country, after the engine on a US flight broke up in the
air.
The US Federal Aviation Administration has also called for increased
inspections on the jets.
Sarah Walton reports.
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out of the country, after the engine on a US flight broke up in the
air.
The US Federal Aviation Administration has also called for increased
inspections on the jets.
Sarah Walton reports.
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US approaches 500,000 Covid-19 deaths
The United States is on the verge of surpassing half a million deaths
from Covid-19.
The country has recorded more fatalities from the virus than any other
in the world.
Sarah Walton reports.
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from Covid-19.
The country has recorded more fatalities from the virus than any other
in the world.
Sarah Walton reports.
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WHO calls on Tanzania to release COVID-19 Data
The World Health Organization (WHO) is calling on Tanzanian authorities to release COVID-19 data and implement public health measures to break the chain of transmission of the deadly virus.
Isaac Lukando reports.
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Friday, February 19, 2021
Biden takes aim at Trump during Pfizer plant visit
US President Joe Biden has criticised Donald Trump, saying he failed to put in place a vaccination plan for the country.
Mr Biden made the comments during a visit to a Pfizer vaccination plant in Michigan, where he also made the case for his stimulus plan.
Our Correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.
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Mr Biden made the comments during a visit to a Pfizer vaccination plant in Michigan, where he also made the case for his stimulus plan.
Our Correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.
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Kim Kardashian files for divorce from Kanye West
Reality TV star Kim Kardashian West has filed for divorce from her husband, musician Kanye West, after nearly seven years of marriage.
The celebrity couple's relationship woes have been the subject of tabloid speculation for months.
US correspondent Ira Spitzer reports.
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Coronavirus relief package to attract traders attention in week ahead [PREVIEW]
Focus on Wall Street this week will be on whether Democrats in the
House of Representatives can pass a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief
package.
It's been a priority for Democrats since President Biden took office
and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said a vote could happen later this
week.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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House of Representatives can pass a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief
package.
It's been a priority for Democrats since President Biden took office
and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said a vote could happen later this
week.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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G7 PLEDGE TO INTENSIFY COVID COOPERATION
The UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has asked world leaders to move together in order to beat the global pandemic.
Boris Johnson made the plea while hosting a virtual G7 meeting from 10 Downing Street. Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.
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Biden signals US's return to global stage at meeting of European Leaders
US President Joe Biden has called for a restoration of the transatlantic partnership in his first major international speech since taking office.
He spoke at the Munich Security Conference, after attending a virtual gathering of the G7 leaders, sending the message that "America is back" after four years of isolationism under Donald Trump.
President Biden also reaffirmed the US's commitment to NATO and said America needed to work with its European Allies on several foreign policy challenges.
Among them, tensions with China.
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Mr Biden also singled out what he described as "the threat from Russia".
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And he said the international community needed to address Iran's "destabilising activities across the middle east" and reiterated the US's willingness to meet with Iran to discuss a return to the 2015 nuclear deal.
He spoke at the Munich Security Conference, after attending a virtual gathering of the G7 leaders, sending the message that "America is back" after four years of isolationism under Donald Trump.
President Biden also reaffirmed the US's commitment to NATO and said America needed to work with its European Allies on several foreign policy challenges.
Among them, tensions with China.
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Mr Biden also singled out what he described as "the threat from Russia".
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And he said the international community needed to address Iran's "destabilising activities across the middle east" and reiterated the US's willingness to meet with Iran to discuss a return to the 2015 nuclear deal.
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