Monday, March 22, 2021

CONGO PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE DIES

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A leading opposition candidate in the Republic of Congo's presidential election has died.
Parfait Kolelas died of COVID-19 on Sunday as health teams were preparing to take him to France for treatment. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.

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UK PM URGES EU NOT TO BLOCK VACCINES

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is due to call EU leaders, urging them not to ban vaccine exports to Britain.

EU leaders will meet virtually on Thursday to discuss an export ban.

Brussels is facing criticism over the speed of Europe's vaccine roll-out compared to the UK.

Care Minister Helen Whately is urging the EU not to go down the route of blocking doses.

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Covid-19 infections continue to rise in India

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The number of fresh daily Covid-19 infections in India has seen its highest rise since November, with 46,951 confirmed new cases in the past 24 hours. The country also recorded more than 200 new Covid-19 deaths.

Amid the surge in cases, Mumbai is introducing compulsory random coronavirus tests at shopping malls and train stations.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Trump planning social media return with own platform says aide

Donald Trump will soon return to social media "with his own platform" according to one of his aides.

The former US President has been offline since he was suspended from several social media sites including Twitter and Facebook, following the January riot at the US Capitol.

Our Correspondent Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.

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Overnight COVID curfews in Miami Beach prompted by chaotic spring Break crowds

A state of emergency has been declared at Miami Beach in the US state of Florida, after large crowds descended on the area for spring break despite the pandemic.

As our correspondent Jagruti Dave reports, the measure was prompted by concerns they could spread the coronavirus.

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US Department of Homeland Security says southern border is closed

The United States Homeland Security Secretary has defended President Joe Biden's immigration policy saying the southern border is closed.

It comes amid a surge in the number of people seeking entry into the United States from Mexico and Central America.

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington

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US Defence Secretary make surprise visit to Afghanistan

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin has made a surprise visit to Afghanistan at a critical time in the peace process.

It comes as the Biden Administration considers withdrawing US armed forces from the country by May 1st.

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.

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Saturday, March 20, 2021

Final respects for Tanzania's President Magufuli begin in Dar es salaam


Tanzania's leaders have paid their last respects to the late President John Magufuli.

President Magufuli died on Wednesday and will be laid to rest on Friday, March 26th.

Isaac Lukando reports


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Friday, March 19, 2021

US and China wrap up "tough and direct" talks in Alaska


The US and China have wrapped up a two-day summit in Alaska, with White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan describing the talks as "tough and direct."

It's the first high-level meeting between the two superpowers since US President Joe Biden took office in January.

FSN's Nick Harper sent this report from Anchorage, Alaska.

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US ambassador to UN calls on world to unite in fight against racial discrimination

The US ambassador to the United Nations on Friday called on the world to unite in the fight against racism and white supremacy. 


Linda Thomas-Greenfield was addressing the UN General Assembly as the world body marked the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. 


From New York, Liling Tan reports.


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US markets brace for end to bank capital requirements relief, corporate tax worries


US markets are shaping up for an uncertain week ahead after the US Federal Reserve said it will not extend its pandemic-era rule to relax bank capital requirements.


Higher corporate taxes on the horizon is also putting further pressure on the stock market, already weighed down by rising bond yields. 


From New York, here's Liling Tan with the markets outlook.


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Samia Suluhu Hassan Makes History as Tanzania’s First Female President



Tanzania's Vice President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been sworn in as the sixth President of the United Republic of Tanzania following the death of President John Magufuli.


She becomes the first female president in Tanzania and the entire East African region.


Isaac Lukando reports.


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Samia Suluhu Hassan Makes History as Tanzania’s First Female President



Tanzania's Vice President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been sworn in as the sixth President of the United Republic of Tanzania following the death of President John Magufuli.


She becomes the first female president in Tanzania and the entire East African region.


Isaac Lukando reports.


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Biden and Harris visit Atlanta to meet Asian-American leaders

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are meeting on
Friday with leaders from the Asian-American community in the U.S. city
of Atlanta.

The visit comes several days after a gunman killed eight people at
three Atlanta-area spas. Six of the victims were of Asian heritage.

William Denselow reports from Atlanta.

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Samia Suluhu Hassan Makes History as Tanzania’s First Female President


Tanzania's Vice President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been sworn in as the sixth President of the United Republic of Tanzania following the death of President John Magufuli.


She becomes the first female president in Tanzania and the entire East African region.


Isaac Lukando reports.


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US relaxes social distancing in schools

Guidelines on Covid-19 social distancing in US schools have been relaxed.

Children will now be allowed to get within three feet, or nearly one
meter of each other.

Sarah Walton reports

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US-China talks set to continue for second day after heated exchange

US-China talks are set to continue after more than an hour of tense exchanges between US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and Yang Jiechi, his Chinese counterpart, in Anchorage, Alaska.

It’s hoped that a second day of talks will yield some areas of common ground, but optimism is fading for significant progress between the two superpowers.


Nina-Maria Potts reports from Washington:


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UK GOVERNMENT CONTINUES WITH SAFE VACCINE MESSAGING

The UK government is continuing to send out the message that Covid19 vaccines are safe - as Prime Minister Boris Johnson prepares to receive his. More than 25 million members of the public have been given a dose so far. Laura Makin-Isherwood has more.


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STUDENTS SHOT AND KILLED IN NORTHERN UGANDA


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Two students have been killed by security guards in Gulu in the northern part of Uganda. They had snuck out of their school to watch a European Champions League soccer match and later attempted to break into a girls' school. Leon Solomon reports from Uganda.

 

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EU COUNTRIES RESUME ASTRAZENICA VACCINATION

Germany, France, Italy and other EU member states are resuming vaccination with the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine after the European Medicines Agency reaffirmed its safety.

A majority of EU countries had put vaccination on hold while concerns about the jab's link to blood clots was investigated.

Stuart Smith has more from Brussels.

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