U.S. stocks made a strong start to the trading week fueled by a dip in
bond yields.
Investors were also reacting to more positive news when it comes to
the Covid-19 vaccine rollout.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Monday, March 22, 2021
UK and EU sanction Chinese officials over human rights abuses
The UK and the European Union have imposed sanctions upon a group of Chinese officials over the treatment of Uighur Muslims.
It's believed that around one million Uighurs and minority Muslims have been detained in camps in Xingjiang.
Chris Jones has more in London.
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Report clears Scotland First Minister of breaking ministerial code
Scotland's First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, did not breach the ministerial code over her handling of a high profile sexual harassment case.
That's according to an independent investigation looking into whether the Scottish National Party leader had "attempted to influence" a separate investigation into her predecessor Alex Salmond.
Our UK Correspondent Benji Hyer has more details.
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US Treasury sanctions two more Chinese officials over human rights abuses in Xinjiang
The US Treasury has sanctioned two more Chinese government officials over human rights abuses in Xinjiang.
The move comes just days after tense talks between the US and China in Anchorage, Alaska.
Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson reports.
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Rallies across US to condemn anti-Asian violence
Demonstrators have held rallies and vigils throughout the US to protest anti-Asian violence.
Last week's killing of six Asian women at an Atlanta spa has sparked increased alarm about the recent surge of attacks.
Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco
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Covid infections rise in several US states despite record vaccinations
New coronavirus infections are rising in several US states - even as vaccinations continue at record levels.
The seven-day average of newly reported cases climbed 2.6 percent on Sunday, according to data from the Washington Post.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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New York City high-schools reopen
New York City's high-schools have reopened its doors to students for
the first time since November.
Around 20 percent of the city's high-schoolers are expected to return
but officials hope to expand that figure in the weeks ahead.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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the first time since November.
Around 20 percent of the city's high-schoolers are expected to return
but officials hope to expand that figure in the weeks ahead.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Delhi Cuts Legal Drinking Age From 25 to 21
Delhi will reduce the legal drinking age from 25 to 21 and end government control of liquor stores.
The move is aimed at increasing tax revenue.
Sreoshi Mukherjee has more on this story.
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ANC alliance partner wants to see changes
The South African Communist Party does not guarantee their support for the African National Congress during upcoming local elections, unless the ruling party makes an effort to unite its allies. The party’s general secretary insists that any election strategy that is not inclusive of the tripartite alliance, which includes the Congress of South African Trade Unions, will not be acceptable to the SACP. Mark Roughton reports.
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EU SANCTIONS CHINESE OFFICIALS - AND CHINA HITS BACK
The European Union has announced sanctions against officials it believes have seriously violated human rights around the world.
It singled out ten of the highest ranking officers in the Myanmar military for their part in a recent coup.
And imposed restrictions on eleven officials from China, North Korea, Russia and other countries.
Stuart Smith has more from Brussels.
It singled out ten of the highest ranking officers in the Myanmar military for their part in a recent coup.
And imposed restrictions on eleven officials from China, North Korea, Russia and other countries.
Stuart Smith has more from Brussels.
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Putin calls for acceleration of vaccine rollout
Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for the country to ramp up its COVID-19 vaccine rollout, but stressed that inoculation was a 'personal decision'. In a televised meeting, he said he planned to get his first jab on Tuesday. Julia Chapman reports from Moscow.
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US trial of AstraZeneca shot confirms it is safe and highly effective
The highly anticipated results of a U.S. trial of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine confirm the shot is safe and 79 per cent effective.
More than 32,000 volunteers took part in the study in America, Chile and Peru- and concluded there are no safety concerns involving blood clots.
The news follows a recent EU pause to the AstraZeneca vaccine amid concerns about a possible link, which has been categorically refuted now by the EU’s own regulators.
Nina-Maria Potts reports:
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Weekend vaccination rates fall in Germany compared to week prior
The German Ministry for Health has released its latest vaccine data, revealing just over 9% of the German population have been given a jab.
The latest figures come as the country is being told to prepare for yet another lockdown extension, with Covid-19 cases continuing to rise.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
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Europe grapples with third wave as in-person leaders summit turns virtual
The European Union has cancelled an in-person leaders summit as coronavirus infection rates continue to surge across Europe.
The summit, scheduled for Thursday and Friday, will now take place virtually.
Lucy Hough has more from Brussels.
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UGANDA AUTHORITIES SEARCH FOR LION KILLERS
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Authorities in Uganda are searching for perpetrators who killed six lions in Queen Elizabeth National Park, one of Uganda's best-known wildlife reserves. Leon Solomon reports.
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UK PM Boris Johnson calling EU leaders to urge against vaccine export ban
Boris Johnson is due to speak to his EU counterparts amid a continuing row over Covid-19 vaccine supplies.
EU leaders are holding a virtual meeting later this week to discuss a ban on exporting the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine to the UK. But the British Prime Minister is urging them not to.
From London, Benji Hyer reports.
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Russian court rejects Navalny claim
A Russian court has rejected a claim that security services failed to investigate the alleged poisoning of Alexey Navalny. The Russian government denies playing any part in the opposition figure's illness last year. Julia Chapman has more.
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South Sudan to receive COVID-19 vaccines on Monday
South Sudan is expected to receive the first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines on Monday.
The country's health ministry says the government will receive 59 thousand doses of Astrazeneca vaccines from African Union.
Patrick Oyet reports from South Sudan's capital Juba.
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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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