UK PM CHAIRS MEETING ON SAFETY OF WOMEN

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is chairing a taskforce meeting on Monday to discuss ways to make women safer.

It follows criticism of policing of a weekend vigil for a murdered woman.

A number of women were handcuffed and removed from a gathering in Clapham which police say was unlawful because of coronavirus lockdown restrictions.

London's Met Police chief Cressida Dick is understood to have the confidence of the Prime Minister.

But Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey is calling for her to quit.

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DRC POSTPONES ASTRAZENECA VACCINE USE

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Health officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo have postponed the rollout of the AstraZeneca vaccine following reports of the formation of blood clots in some people who had been vaccinated in Europe.

The officials expressed concern about the vaccine's side effects and have called off their vaccination campaign that was slated for March 15. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa..

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Alexey Navalny moved from prison

The whereabouts of Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny are unknown after he was removed from a detention centre. Navalny is serving a sentence for fraud charges that he says are politically motivated. Julia Chapman has more.

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Women Make History at Grammy Awards

Taylor Swift and Beyonce have made Grammy history. 

The top four awards went to female artists, at a ceremony mostly held in a marquee outside the LA Convention Center.  

Rachel Silverman has this report from San Francisco. 

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India could ban possession of cryptocurrencies: Report

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India could ban mining, trading and even possession of cryptocurrencies...

At a time when popular currencies such as Bitcoin are near their all-time high.

New Delhi calls them unstable and a threat to the country's financial stability.

Ishan Garg reports

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Senior Biden officials visit Tokyo

A 'two-plus-two' meeting of Japanese and American top diplomats and defense chiefs are set to take place on Tuesday, the first of its kind since 2019. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will be in Tokyo for the occasion - Grace Lee brings us more from Japan's capital.

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Biden says to wait for Cuomo investigation outcome

US President Joe Biden has commented on the calls for Andrew Cuomo's resignation saying he wants to wait for the outcome of an investigation.

The Governor of New York is facing calls to step down following allegations of sexual misconduct which he denies.

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.

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Hong Kong resumes ambush lockdowns to combat COVID-19

Hong Kong's health authorities are resuming ambush-style lockdowns to combat a new outbreak of the coronavirus.

Two thousand people faced compulsory testing over the weekend, after more than a hundred new cases were linked to a gym.

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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Fauci warns against dropping coronavirus restrictions and hopes Trump will tell supporters to get vaccine

America's top infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, has warned against the premature lifting of pandemic-related public health restrictions.

He also said he hoped that former President Donald Trump would use his influence to urge his supporters to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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Tanzania Sets up COVID-19 vaccines committee.

COVID-19 vaccines could yet be a reality in Tanzania.A committee of experts has been given the task of giving the OK when the time is right. 

Isaac Lukando reports.

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Stimulus impact in focus in week ahead [PREVIEW]

Traders on Wall Street this week will be assessing the impact of a
$1.9 trillion stimulus package that President Biden recently signed
into law.

Backers of the mammoth Covid-19 relief measure say it'll accelerate
the U.S. economic recovery but some on Wall Street are wary it could
fuel higher inflation.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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George Floyd's Family Settles for $27 Million

The city of Minneapolis has reached a $27 million settlement with George Floyd's family.

The former police officer charged in his murder is headed to trial.

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 

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WHO denies blood clot link to AstraZeneca vaccine

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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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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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.

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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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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