At least six people killed in Covid-19 hospital fire in Mumbai

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At least six people have died in a fire at a Covid-19 hospital located in a shopping mall in Mumbai.

More than 70 patients were being treated at the private hospital.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Australia – Prime Minister reaches out to former staffer over rape allegations.

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he's prepared to meet the former liberal party staffer, who has alleged that she was raped in Parliament.

It's been a month since Brittany Higgins made the allegations and yesterday she lodged a formal complaint with Mr Morrisons office, alleging that the PM's staff have been providing media with information about her partner.

Shaun Bindley reports from Brisbane.

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China Sanctions UK Businesses and Individuals

China on Friday imposed sanctions on four organisations and nine individuals in the UK after Britain levelled measures against Chinese officials over human rights abuses in Xinjiang.

Beijing has accused the UK of maliciously spreading lies and disinformation.

Patrick Fok reports from the Chinese capital.

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Biden defends migration policies in first presidential press conference

US President Joe Biden defended his immigration policies at his first press conference since taking office, amid a surge in the number of people crossing the southern US border.

He announced a new goal of getting 200 million COVID-19 shots in American arms in his first 100 days, and he was also pressed on issues ranging from gun control to foreign policy.

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.

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Hong Kong orders foreign consulates to reject BNO passport

The Hong Kong government is ordering foreign consulates in the city to stop accepting the British National Overseas passport as a valid travel document.

The move is being seen as retaliation against the UK introducing a new visa scheme that offers a pathway to citizenship for Hongkongers who want to leave the city.

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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Loss of life reported after tornado strikes Alabama

At least 3 people have died in Alabama, according to media reports, after a tornado struck the southern US State.

It's also left destroyed homes, uprooted trees and power outages in its wake.

Our Correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.

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Gains on Wall Street after late rally

U.S. stocks reversed early losses Thursday to close the day in
positive territory.

It comes as weekly jobless claims have fallen to the lowest level
since Covid-19 hit the United States.

William Denselow reports from New York.


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Van Gogh masterpiece sells twice after auction confusion in Paris

A rare artwork by Dutch master Vincent van Gogh has finally been sold at auction - after confusion saw the painting sold twice in the same day.

The first sale of the painting was annulled live during the auction and then the piece was sold at the second attempt.

Ross Cullen reports from Paris.

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Biden's first press conference centers on migration

In his first press conference US President Joe Biden has promised to
tackle the root causes of migration, in response to the influx of
migrants crossing the US-Mexico border.

He also said the US is unlikely to meet the May 1st deadline to
withdraw all troops from Afghanistan.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Biden defends response to immigration surge on US/Mexico border

US President Joe Biden has been defending his administration's response to the surge of immigrants trying to enter the US.

He has been criticised for struggling to manage thousands of migrant children who are arriving at the US-Mexico border.

Kate fisher reports from Washington

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Tech CEO's grilled in Congress for first time since Capitol attack

The CEO's of Facebook, Twitter and Google are testifying to the US Congress for the first time since the 6th January attack on the Capitol.

The House of Representatives hearing is focused on the role of social media companies in promoting extremism and misinformation.

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson reports.

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Boulder Shooting Suspect Held Without Bail

A judge in Colorado has ordered the suspect in the deadly Boulder grocery store shooting  be held without bail. 

Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa faces 10 counts of murder for the attack. 

Rachel Silverman has details. 

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UN warns COVID-19 could lead to lost decade for development

A new United Nations report warns that COVID-19 is sharply widening disparities between the developed and developing world, and could lead to a lost decade of development for many countries.

It is calling for immediate action to reverse the trend.

Here's UN correspondent Liling Tan with the details.

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Jobless claims fall to pandemic era low

The number of people in the U.S. filing for first time jobless
benefits has fallen to its lowest level since Covid-19 hit the
country.

This weekly data has prompted optimism that stimulus measurers and
vaccines are helping to strengthen the labor market.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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EU LEADERS DISCUSSING VACCINE PRODUCTION & MORE AT SUMMIT

Leaders of the 27 EU countries are discussing how to sort out its Covid-19 vaccine production problem which is severely slowing down the Europe-wide rollout.

Proposals include preventing vaccine doses being exported to other countries — and waiving patent laws to allow any company to make another company's drug.

Stuart Smith reports from Brussels.

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US tops 30m Covid-19 cases

The United States has surpassed 30 million Covid-19 cases, according
to data from Johns Hopkins University.

The milestone comes as new infections rise across the majority of US states.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Vaccine certificates proposed for pub-goers ahead of UK hospitality sector reopening

UK citizens may be asked to produce a vaccine certificate if they wish to enter pubs when they reopen.

Parts of the hospitality sector, including pub gardens, will resume work on April 12.

Chris Jones has more in London.

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German Government proposes new travel rules for Easter holidaymakers

Just one day after announcing a U-turn on an Easter lockdown, German Chancellor Angela Merkel is pushing to expand travel rules for international holidaymakers. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray has the details. 

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Second Russian vaccine 'safe and effective'

A Russian medical journal has published data from early clinical trials of the country's second COVID-19 vaccine. It finds that the jab is safe and effective, but critics say there are still many unanswered questions. Julia Chapman has more.

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EU leaders meet for summit to discuss tougher vaccine export controls

Eu leaders will hold a summit today to discuss whether to implement new rules that could see some vaccine exports blocked.

Talks come a day after the plans were unveiled by the European Commission, which would tighten controls on vaccine exports leaving the EU. 

Lucy Hough has more from Brussels. 

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