Monday, March 8, 2021

Jury selection delayed in trial over George Floyd’s death

The trial of former police Officer Derek Chauvin….charged with the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis last May…has been delayed by 24 hours.


Jury selection could now begin on Tuesday, depending on pre-trial legal rulings that the judge will deliver in the case.


Mr. Chauvin faces manslaughter and second-degree murder charges as our US correspondent Will Denselow reports.


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Intl Women's Day: Merkel warns against old gender roles

She's often referred to as the world's most powerful woman, and before her planned retirement later this year, German Chancellor Angela Merkel has used International Women's Day to pay tribute to the role women have played fighting Covid-19. 

But she also called out inequalities that still exist, telling Germans to work together to ensure progress isn't reversed. 

Trent Murray reports from Berlin 

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Kenya Bans Maize Imports from Uganda

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Ugandan farmers are stuck with tons of maize ...after Kenya  halted its importation.

The ban will see Uganda lose about the $121million annually, according to figures from the Bank of Uganda.

Isabel Nakirya reports.

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Millions of Schoolchildren return to classrooms in England

Millions of schoolchildren in England have returned to their classrooms after more than two months of learning from home.


The move signifies the country's first steps out of its latest Covid-19 lockdown restrictions.


Chris Jones has more in London.


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MEGHAN CLAIMS THERE WERE 'CONVERSATIONS' ABOUT ARCHIE'S SKIN TONE

The Duchess of Sussex has alleged racist conversations took place within the Royal Family regarding her son Archie's skin tone. The claims were made as part of an interview Meghan and Prince Harry did with US chat show host Oprah Winfrey. Prince Harry also said he felt let down by his father Prince Charles. Laura Makin-Isherwood [may-kin ish-er-wood] reports.


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UK-EU war of words continues amid "imminent" legal action over border checks

The UK's top Brexit minister has called on the European Union to "shake off any remaining ill will" over Britain's decision to leave the bloc.


Lord Frost's comments come as the EU prepares to launch a legal challenge against the UK's unilateral decision to extend grace periods on border checks in Northern Ireland, as Benji Hyer reports from London. 


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Vaccine doses to EU expected to double to 100million in Q2

The number of vaccine doses available in the EU is expected to double to 100million per month. 

That's according to the president of the European Commission Ursula Von Der Leyen, who said the bloc was expecting 300million by the end of June. 

Lucy Hough has more from Brussels. 

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Air Tanzania to start flights to Guangzhou amidst restrictions on Covid-19

Tanzania's flag carrier, Air Tanzania Company Limited (ATCL), is set to start flying to Guangzhou China on March 20, this year amidst tight restrictions that have come as a result of the outbreak of the Covid -19 pandemic.

Isaac Lukando reports.

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SOUTH SUDAN BEGINS REFINING PETROLEUM

South Sudan has begun refining petroleum in the northern part of the country.

The government says the production will help speed up electrification of the country and stabilize the economy.

Patrick Oyet reports from Juba

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EQUATORIAL GUINEA EXPLOSIONS

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At least 20 people have been killed and hundreds of others injured after a series of explosions rocked a military base in Equatorial Guinea on Sunday.

The explosions occurred in the city of Bata where search and rescue teams are trying to find more survivors. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.

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SOUTH SUDAN BEGINS REFINING PETROLEUM

South Sudan has begun refining petroleum in the northern part of the country.

The government says the production will help speed up electrification of the country and stabilize the economy.

Patrick Oyet reports from Juba

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MEGHAN: ROYAL CONCERNS OVER ARCHIE'S SKIN COLOUR

The Duchess of Sussex has claimed there were concerns in the Royal Family about her son Archie's skin colour before he was born.

Meghan and Harry's interview with Oprah Winfrey has aired on CBS in the United States.

Meghan told Oprah she had had suicidal thoughts and did not feel supported by the Royal Family.

But she and Harry refused to say who in the family had raised the issue of Archie's skin colour.

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Prince Harry said he felt unsupported by his father Prince Charles, who he claims stopped taking his calls about wanting to step back as a senior Royal.

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Merkel's party rocked by corruption scandal

German Chancellor Angela Merkel's political party has been hit by corruption allegations, after one its MPs resigned following police raids. 

The allegations centre around government contracts for face masks, and comes as voters prepare to go to the polls in local elections. 

Trent Murray reports from Berlin 

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Iran guided attack on Israeli embassy in Delhi, authorities find out

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Officials are blaming Iranian Quds forces for the bomb blast outside the Israeli embassy that took place in New Delhi in January.

The Iranian military group operated through a local module and wanted to "send a message" to Israel's ambassador to India, Ron Malka.

Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.

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Sinovac vaccine faces safety concerns in Hong Kong

Hong Kong's health authorities are trying to reassure the public over the safety of China's Sinovac vaccine. The number of vaccination bookings is falling, after two people have died, and two more are in intensive care following their Sinovac inoculations. 

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.


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Myanmar asks India to return officers who fled

India media are reporting that scores of Burmese people are trying to flee into the country.

Already, several police officials have crossed over to India, and Myanmar has asked New Delhi to repatriate them.

Neha Poonia has more.

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Sunday, March 7, 2021

Tanzania calls for calm as Kenya bans maize imports.

Kenya has with immediate effect banned the importation of maize from Tanzania and Uganda.

Isaac Lukando reports.


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Saturday, March 6, 2021

AUSTRALIA: 43rd Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras

Australia's Sydney Cricket Ground has turned into a sea of color and sequins as it played host to the 43rd Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. 

Shannon Morris in Sydney reports. 

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AUSTRALIA: 43rd Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras

Australia's Sydney Cricket Ground has turned into a sea of color and sequins as it played host to the 43rd Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. 

Shannon Morris in Sydney reports. 

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Friday, March 5, 2021

Stimulus and bond yields set to feature prominently on Wall Street [PREVIEW]

The prospect of a $1.9 trillion Covid-19 relief package is set to
feature prominently in the minds of investors on Wall Street this
week.

But after a wild few days of trading last week bond yields will also
be in focus.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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