US President Joe Biden is scheduled to make his first primetime
address to mark one year since American businesses and schools closed
due to Covid-19.
It comes a day after Congress passed his $1.9 trillion relief package.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Thursday, March 11, 2021
WILLIAM: ROYAL FAMILY 'NOT RACIST'
Prince William has denied his family is racist, in the first on-camera comments from a Royal since the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Oprah interview.
Olly Barratt reports from London.
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AEROSPACE FIRM ROLLS-ROYCE POSTS MAJOR LOSSES
UK aerospace giant Rolls-Royce has reported losses of $5.5 billion. It's the latest company to declare financial blows as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Laura Makin-Isherwood has more.
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UK PM Boris Johnson "deeply saddened" by body discovery in missing woman case
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he's "shocked and deeply saddened" by news that police searching for a missing woman have discovered human remains in south-east England.
Sarah Everard, aged 33, went missing last week while walking home in south London. A serving Metropolitan Police officer has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
From London, Benji Hyer reports.
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Denmark suspends use of Astrazeneca vaccine
Denmark has suspended the use of the Astrazeneca vaccine after several reports some patients became sick following the jab.
The country's health agency said it was a precautionary measure to give them time to gather more information.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports
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The country's health agency said it was a precautionary measure to give them time to gather more information.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports
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EU extends export controls until the end of June
The European Union will extend export controls on coronavirus vaccines until the end of June.
The scheme allows customs agencies to block vaccine exports to some 100 countries worldwide, unless they are authorised by national governments.
It comes as a row with the UK over vaccine nationalism continues.
Lucy Hough has more from Brussels.
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China's NPC Approves Overhaul of HK Election System
China's National People's Congress has, as expected, approved sweeping changes to Hong Kong's electoral system aimed at ensuring only patriots can govern the city.
It paves the way for the biggest shake up in the territory since it was returned to China in 1997.
Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.
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It paves the way for the biggest shake up in the territory since it was returned to China in 1997.
Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.
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HUMAN REMAINS FOUND IN UK MISSING WOMAN CASE
UK police searching for a missing woman have found human remains in south east England.
A serving police officer has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
33 year-old Sarah Everard went missing in South London a week ago.
The Met Police chief has promised extra patrols in the area.
But these women there say the story has affected them.
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India's local vaccine to be given 'complete authorisation' by regulator
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India's locally made Covaxin is likely to get complete authorisation for emergency use.
The vaccine was approved in January but it was to be administered in clinical trial mode only…
Which meant that beneficiaries had to sign a consent form.
The approval could result in an uptick in vaccinations, as Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.
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Australia – A billion dollars of cheap airfares offered to boost tourism
Australians are being offered half price flights to encourage interstate holidays as the international border remains closed.
Destinations in 13 regions are being prioritised based on their usual reliance on international tourism.
Shaun Bindley reports
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Biden to tour US promoting $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill (wrap)
US President Joe Biden is set to hit the road to promote the new coronavirus relief package after he signs it into law on Friday.
Starting on Tuesday the president is expected to criss-cross the U.S. to inform the nation about the nearly two-trillion-dollar stimulus bill that just passed Congress.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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Washington and Beijing to Hold First High-Level Face-to-Face
The US has confirmed Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet with top Chinese diplomats late this month.
It'll be the first high level meeting between the two sides since President Joe Biden took office.
Patrick Fok reports.
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It'll be the first high level meeting between the two sides since President Joe Biden took office.
Patrick Fok reports.
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Court challenge begins against bail for democracy activists
Court proceedings are underway in Hong Kong to challenge the granting of bail to 11 democracy activists who are facing charges under the city's controversial national security law. The defendants are part of a group of 47 campaigners accused of conspiring to commit subversion, by holding a primary vote for legislative elections.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Wednesday, March 10, 2021
UN chief calls for end to Syria war as conflict approaches 10 years
As Syria's war approaches its 10-year mark, the UN Secretary-General is calling for a political solution to end the suffering of the Syrian people.
The UN estimates that more than 12 million Syrians have been displaced or forced to flee the country.
From New York, our UN correspondent Liling Tan reports.
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Biden announces US to buy 100 million more doses of J&J vaccine and praises "historic" collaboration with Merck
US President Joe Biden has announced that the US will buy 100 million extra doses of Johnson & Johnson's coronavirus vaccine.
He hailed the partnership with rival pharmaceutical company Merck which has enabled the increase in production.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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Dow rallies as House passes $1.9 trillion covid relief pacage
The Dow jumped more than five hundred points after the US House of
Representatives passed a new covid relief bill.
New consumer prices figures also relieved some investor fears about
rising inflation.
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Representatives passed a new covid relief bill.
New consumer prices figures also relieved some investor fears about
rising inflation.
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US Senate confirm Merrick Garland for Attorney General
The US Senate has confirmed former Supreme Court nominee Merrick
Garland as Attorney General.
He's tasked with leading the Justice Department during a period of
increased domestic extremism threats.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Garland as Attorney General.
He's tasked with leading the Justice Department during a period of
increased domestic extremism threats.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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US lawmakers pass historic 1.9 trillion dollar stimulus bill to fight pandemic
US lawmakers have passed a historic stimulus package to fight the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Americans.
The 1.9 trillion dollar rescue bill passed without a single Republican vote, despite overwhelming public support for government intervention.
The bill marks a major victory for US President Biden who will sign the bill on Friday.
Nina-Maria Potts has more:
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UN Security Council condemns Myanmar violence
The United Nations Security Council has released a new statement on
Myanmar, condemning the use of violence against protesters.
But members failed to agree on threatening the country with sanctions.
Sarah Walton reports from New York.
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Myanmar, condemning the use of violence against protesters.
But members failed to agree on threatening the country with sanctions.
Sarah Walton reports from New York.
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UK PM Boris Johnson speaks to Iran's leader about detained British citizen
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has demanded the "immediate release" of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, a British citizen detained in Iran.
In a phone call with Iran's President, he called the treatment of Ms Zaghari-Ratcliffe "completely unacceptable."
From London, Benji Hyer reports.
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