Wednesday, March 10, 2021

UGANDA STARTS COVID-19 VACCINATION

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Uganda has become the latest African country to roll out its covid-19 vaccination. The East African country hopes to vaccinate over 20 million people by the end of the year. Leon Ssenyange reports from Uganda's capital Kampala.

 

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Rare rhino set to move from the UK to Tanzania.

A rare black rhinoceros that was born in the UK, is now getting ready to be released into the wild in Tanzania. 

Isaac Lukando reports.


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US plans to buy 100 million additional Johnson and Johnson jabs.

The US is planning to acquire 100 million additional Johnson and Johnson Covid-19 vaccine doses according to media reports citing administration officials familiar with the details.

President Joe Biden is expected to make the announcement during a meeting with pharmaceutical company heads.

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.

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First jurors selected for George Floyd murder trial

The first jurors have been picked for the trial of a police officer
accused of killing George Floyd.

The controversial case is due to get underway at the end of March.

Sarah Walton reports.

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Policeman arrested on suspicion of murder of missing woman in UK

A man held over the disappearance of a missing woman in London has been further arrested on suspicion of murder. 


The Metropolitan Police say the man, a serving police officer, has also been arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure.


From London, Benji Hyer reports. 


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Poland reports record number of new Covid-19 cases

Poland is the latest European nation to see a record number of new Covid-19 cases. The latest data from the country's health ministry indicates infections are rapidly rising to similar levels seen last year - and comes as the vaccine rollout progresses slower than planned. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray has the details. 

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US lawmakers poised to pass historic 1.9 trillion dollar coronavirus relief plan

U.S. lawmakers are set to pass the 1.9 trillion dollar coronavirus relief plan- which is as unprecedented as the coronavirus pandemic it is aimed at alleviating.

Hours away from a major victory for U.S. President Joe Biden, the bill sends direct payments to Americans, as well folding in other measures to ease the burden of COVID-19.


The scale of the American Rescue Plan has global ramifications too- as Nina-Maria Potts reports:


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EU-Britain war of words intensifies amid vaccine export row

The UK's Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has written to European Council President Charles Michel, criticising him for claiming that Britain had banned exports of coronavirus vaccines. 


Mr Michel alleged in a newsletter that the UK has "imposed an outright ban on the export of vaccines," something which the British government denies and has called "completely false information."


From London, Benji Hyer reports. 


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Prince Charles Attends First Engagement Since Oprah Interview

His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales refused to confirm whether he had seen the interview Oprah Winfrey carried out with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Prince Charles is the first member of the Royal Family to appear in public since allegations of racism were broadcast. Buckingham Palace has said the issues raised are concerning and will be taken seriously. Laura Makin-Isherwood has more.


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UK police officer arrested in connection with disappearance of 33-year-old woman in South London

A UK police officer has been arrested in connection with the disappearance of a 33-year-old woman in South London.


Sarah Everard went missing a week ago and has not been seen or heard from since.


Chris Jones has more in London.


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EU and UK in fresh row over vaccine nationalism

A row over vaccine nationalism has been reignited between the United Kingdom and the European Union, after the bloc accused London of 'export bans.' 

The remark from EU Council President Charles Michel prompted anger from the UK government, which insisted it not blocked the export of a single coronavirus vaccine. 

Lucy Hough has more from Brussels. 

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French prime minister to hold meeting on rising youth violence

The French prime minister will hold a meeting with ministers on March 12 to discuss the wave of rising teenage violence.

Two 15-year-olds remain in police custody in connection with the latest fatality - a 14-year-old girl who was found dead in the River Seine in Paris on March 8.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Europe "likely" to approve Sputnik V vaccine: German official

One of Germany's leading vaccine experts has said he expects the Russian-made Sputnik V vaccine will be approved in Europe. 

The comments will be a shot in the arm for Sputnik V, which has faced an uphill battle convincing Western Europe the vaccine is effective in stopping Covid-19. 

In Berlin, Trent Murray has the details 

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ROYAL FAMILY TAKING RACE ISSUES 'SERIOUSLY'

The UK government is refusing to be drawn on whether the Royal Family should go further in addressing race issues.

Buckingham Palace released a statement saying allegations made by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in an interview with Oprah Winfrey are 'concerning' and taken 'very seriously'.

But the Palace only commits to addressing the issues privately.

The statement also declined to mention mental health concerns raised by Meghan.

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps says the government won't involve itself in Royal Family affairs.

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DRC SENTENCES 16

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A military court in the Democratic Republic of Congo has sentenced 16 Congolese citizens to death for the murder of a Cameroonian doctor in 2019.
The sixteen people were sentenced in absentia for killing Dr Richard Mouzoko who was helping to fight an Ebola outbreak in the east of the country. Chris Ocamringa reports from Kinshasa.

Outlets challenge India's new digital news guidelines in court

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India's new regulatory guidelines on social media and digital news platforms are being challenged in court.

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Claiming the new rules could hurt India's press freedom.

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Quad nations meeting expected to announce financing boost for India vaccine manufacturing

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The leaders' meeting of the "Quad" group of countries, due to take place on Friday, is reportedly expected to announce financing agreements to boost India's manufacturing capacity for Covid-19 vaccines in India.

The Quad alliance - between the US, Japan, Australia, and India is seen as balancing China's growing military and economic power.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Australia - Vaccine rollout half of what was expected so far

More than 100-thousand Australians have so far received the Covid vaccine, about half of what was predicted by this stage

1-point-3-million doses of the Pfizer and the Astra Zeneca formulas have arrived in Australia so far, with the early rollout targeted at aged care facilities and frontline workers.

Shaun Bindley reports.

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Hong Kong companies consider vaccination incentives for staff

Some Hong Kong companies are considering incentives for staff to take COVID-19 jabs, after their industries were given priority status for vaccination. The government is expanding the priority list in a bid to get more people vaccinated. But there are public concerns over the safety of China's Sinovac vaccine.

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.


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National Guard to remain at US Capitol

The National Guard will continue to be deployed at the US Capitol for around two more months.


The US defense secretary has approved keeping on more than 2000 troops because possible threats of violence remain.


Kate Fisher reports from Washington


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