The World Health Organization has said there's no link between the
AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine and blood clots.
It comes as a number of countries have stopped using the jab.
Sarah Walton reports.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide.
Friday, March 12, 2021
De Blasio, AOC join prominent Democrats calling for Governor Cuomo’s resignation
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is among at least a dozen members of New
York's congressional delegation calling for the resignation of the
state's Governor Andrew Cuomo.
An impeachment investigation is also getting underway after six women
accused Cuomo of sexual misconduct.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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York's congressional delegation calling for the resignation of the
state's Governor Andrew Cuomo.
An impeachment investigation is also getting underway after six women
accused Cuomo of sexual misconduct.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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COVID infection rate in England hits lowest level since September
Coronavirus infection rates are levelling off in parts of the UK.
That's according to data from the Office for National Statistics, which suggests the number of new cases is continuing to fall in England and Wales.
From London, Benji Hyer reports.
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BODY FOUND IN WOODLAND IS SARAH EVERARD
It's been confirmed that a body found in woodland in Kent is that of missing woman Sarah Everard. The 33-year-old disappeared more than a week ago. Her family have been told. Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.
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Tanzanian PM says President Magufuli well and working
Tanzania's Prime Minister says the country's president John Magufuli is healthy and working.
His statement comes in response to reports that he was critically ill with COVID-19 and had been flown abroad for treatment.
His statement comes in response to reports that he was critically ill with COVID-19 and had been flown abroad for treatment.
Isaac Lukando reports.
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Update on Kaduna kidnap: 172 students, eight others rescued. 30 more still missing
At least 180 students and staff have been rescued while more than 30 students are missing from an attack by unknown gunmen in a school in Kaduna northwest Nigeria.
Phil Ihaza tells us more from Abuja, Nigeria's capital.
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Biden to travel US to promote $1.9tr relief bill
US President Joe Biden will tour the US to promote his recently-signed
$1.9 trillion Covid-19 relief package.
The White House suggests the bill has overwhelming support, but some
polls show most Republicans are against it.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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$1.9 trillion Covid-19 relief package.
The White House suggests the bill has overwhelming support, but some
polls show most Republicans are against it.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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London's MET police faces investigation in connection with case of 33-year-old missing woman
London's Metropolitan Police force faces multiple investigations in connection with the disappearance of a 33-year-old missing woman.
A serving Met Police officer has since been arrested in Kent on suspicion of murder and kidnap and had previously been accused of indecent exposure.
Chris Jones has more in London
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UK EXPORTS TO EUROPE DOWN 40 PER CENT
UK exports to the European Union fell by 40% in January. The figures, released by the Office for National Statistics, are a first look at trade volumes since the United Kingdom left the EU. The impacts of the coronavirus pandemic have also been felt too. Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.
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Gunmen in Nigeria's northwestern Kaduna state kidnap unknown number of female students
Unknown gunmen have kidnapped female students from a school in Nigeria's northwestern Kaduna state.
In the past 4 months, there's been a series of kidnappings in Nigeria, especially in the north, despite the government's efforts to halt them.
Phil Ihaza, reports from Abuja.
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Several EU countries suspend AstraZeneca batches due to blood clotting fears
At least five European countries have suspended use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine amid reports of blood clotting in some people who've received it.
The EU's health regulator says it is reviewing the incidents but suggests there was no "specific link" between blood clotting and the vaccine.
Lucy Hough has more from Brussels.
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UNHCR Chief Filippo Grandi Calls for Refugee Support in Uganda
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The UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grande has reaffirmed commitment of the agency to supporting refugee populations in Uganda.
Mr Grandi who has been on official visit to Uganda toured Bidi Bidi refugee settlement which is the biggest in Africa.
Isabel Nakirya reports
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The UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grande has reaffirmed commitment of the agency to supporting refugee populations in Uganda.
Mr Grandi who has been on official visit to Uganda toured Bidi Bidi refugee settlement which is the biggest in Africa.
Isabel Nakirya reports
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WALES EASES LOCKDOWN
Wales is easing coronavirus lockdown restrictions from Saturday.
'Stay at Home' guidance will become 'Stay Local', and outdoor sports facilities such as golf, tennis and basketball can reopen.
From Monday, hairdressers and barbers will be allowed to open, with easing of restrictions on non-essential retail from March 22nd.
It comes as covid-19 cases, hospitalisations and deaths continue to fall across the UK.
Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford says the data backs up what is a faster initial reopening than England's.
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SOUTH SUDAN'S GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS CASH TO VULNERABLE PEOPLE
The World Bank, United Nations and South Sudan's government have launched cash transfers to individuals in the country to try and mitigate financial challenges posed by COVID-19.
The World Bank is providing a grant of $40 million to the government for the project known as South Sudan Safety Net, the program is scheduled to run for two year.
Patrick Oyet reports form Juba
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RUSSIAN AVIAN FLU LIKELY TO TRANSMIT TO HUMANS
A strain of avian flu found for the first time in humans, will likely become transmittable from person to person, according to the head of Russia's hygiene regulator.
The H5N8 virus was detected in poultry farm workers a month ago in southern Russia.
Stuart Smith has more from Moscow.
The H5N8 virus was detected in poultry farm workers a month ago in southern Russia.
Stuart Smith has more from Moscow.
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India, Japan, Australia and the US meet today; focus likely to be on vaccine manufacturing
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India, Australia, Japan, and the US are meeting today under the new Quad framework.
The thrust of the virtual meet will likely be on enhancing vaccine manufacturing…
With India seeking investments to bolster its already robust vaccine-making facilities.
Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.
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Australia – Government has full confidence in AstraZeneca vaccine
The Australian government says it has no concerns over its delivery of the AstraZeneca vaccine, despite three European countries pausing their rollouts.
The majority of the doses being administered in Australia are being produced on shore by biotech company CSL.
Shaun Bindley reports
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Biden hopes life "closer to normal" by July 4th in first primetime national address as president
US president Joe Biden says every American adult will be eligible for a vaccine by May 1st, with the goal of getting the nation closer to normal by July 4th, Independence Day.
In his first primetime address to the nation as president he told Americans he felt their suffering and laid out an optimistic view of the future, as Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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Hong Kong dismisses electoral reform criticisms
Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam says controversial reforms to the city's electoral process are not targeting opposition parties.
The changes imposed by Beijing are facing international condemnation. Local democracy activists say the moves are an act of suppression.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Thursday, March 11, 2021
New coronavirus relief bill sparks record highs for US markets
US stocks hit record highs on Thursday after the President signed a
new economic stimulus bill.
Tech shares also staged a comeback.
Sarah Walton reports from New York
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new economic stimulus bill.
Tech shares also staged a comeback.
Sarah Walton reports from New York
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