Minor lockdown changes for South Africans this Easter

South African businesses are relieved that government has made only minor adjustments to the country’s current lockdown alert level 1 regulations. These changes only apply during the 4-day Easter weekend. Active and daily new COVID-19 infection levels have been consistently low since mid-February, but there are fears that holiday gatherings may trigger a third wave as winter approaches. Mark Roughton has details.

 

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ICC DRC REBEL RULING

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The International Criminal Court has upheld a 30-year prison sentence of a former Congolese rebel leader who was found guilty of committing war crimes in the northeast of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The court rejected Bosco Ntaganda's appeal challenging his conviction and sentence. Chris Ocamringa has more from KInshasa.

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Indian and Pakistani heads of state exchange letters, desiring peaceful relations

The prime ministers of Pakistan and India have exchanged letters expressing an interest in peaceful relations.

This exchange between the two countries has been well received by many, after a period of strained relations.

Sreoshi Mukherjee has more on this story.

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Post-BLM protests racism report published in UK

Racism has become a less important factor when it comes to social disparities in the UK. That's the conclusion made in a government-commissioned review, published on Wednesday. 

The Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities, set up in light of the Black Lives Matter protests, claims that Britain "should be regarded as a model for other white-majority countries."

From London, Benji Hyer reports. 

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Millions across England and Wales told they no longer need to shield from Covid-19

Around 4 million people across England and Wales are being told they no longer to shield from Covid-19.

This comes as infection rates have decreased since the winter peak of 80 thousand cases.

Chris Jones has more in London.

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Russia registers COVID-19 vaccine for animals

Russia has registered a COVID-19 vaccine for animals which officials say will provide immunity for at least six months. Scientists say the jab could help prevent mutations of the virus. Julia Chapman has more.

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Rise in India's daily Covid-19 deaths, as authorities voice concerns

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India on Wednesday reported 53,480 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, according to health ministry data. The number of deaths over this period were at their highest this year, with 354 people dying of Covid-19.

India has more than 12 million infections in total and is the third worst affected country after the United States and Brazil.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Correct link - Australia – $1 billion for new missile program

Australia will partner with a global arms manufacturer under a billion dollar plan to produce guided missiles at a new weapons facility.

In announcing the plan, Prime Minister Scott Morrison highlighted changing global conditions as being a driver behind the new manufacturing program.

Shaun Bindley reports from Brisbane.

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Australia – $1 billion for new missile program

Australia will partner with a global arms manufacturer under a billion dollar plan to produce guided missiles at a new weapons facility.

In announcing the plan, Prime Minister Scott Morrison highlighted changing global conditions as being the driver behind the new manufacturing program.

Shaun Bindley reports from Brisbane.

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Hong Kong electoral reforms take effect

A major shake-up of Hong Kong's electoral systems is taking effect, giving China significantly more influence over the city's politics. Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam says the changes will strengthen the city, but democracy campaigners say the moves eliminate any real political opposition. 

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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Republican Matt Gaetz denies allegations of relationship with 17 yr old girl

Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz has denied allegations he had a relationship with a 17 year old girl after the New York Times first reported he was under investigation by the Department of Justice.

He says the accusations are part of a plot to extort money from him and his family.

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.

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US orders non-essential personnel to leave Myanmar amid escalating violence

The US State Department has ordered non essential personnel and their families to leave Myanmar amid escalating violence in the country.

As of February, non -emergency embassy staff were permitted to leave on a voluntary basis.

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.

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Searing prosecution evidence dominates second day of Chauvin trial

The murder trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin, accused of the killing last May of George Floyd, has heard more searing testimony from prosecution witnesses.

Among those testifying today, Genvieve Frazier, an off-duty Emergency Medical Technician with the Minneapolis Fire Department who stumbled across the scene, and was blocked by police from offering medical assistance that she suggested could have saved Mr,. Floyd's life.

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The trial also heard on Tuesday from the 18 year-old woman who captured the cellphone video of Officer Chauvin with his knee pressed against Mr. Floyd's neck that went viral worldwide.

Darnella Frazier was walking in the area near Mr. Floyd's arrest with her younger cousin.

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Mr. Chauvin's defense lawyers tried to push back against some of the prosecution testimony, suggesting that the crowd of bystanders had been so angry, the police might have feared they were under threat.

The trial continues on Wednesday.

Biden administration officially accuses Chinese of genocide in human rights report

The Biden administration has officially declared that it believes the Chinese government is commiting genocide against the largely Muslim Uyghur minority group.

While US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has previously used the term, its inclusion in the State Department's report on human rights abuses is the first time it has been cited in a US government publication.

From Washington, Kate Fisher reports.

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US markets finish lower Tuesday

US stocks finished in the red Tuesday as investors weighed optimism from increasing COVID-19 vaccinations and prospects for a speedier economic recover over reports of rising coronavirus infection rates in some US states. 

The three major benchmarks all finished in negative territory. 

Here's our Liling Tan with the Wall Street wrap. 

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Prosecution Witness who filmed Floyd Incident gives emotional testimony

There's been more searing witness testimony on the second day of Derek Chauvin's murder trial.

The former police officer has been charged over the death of 46 year old black man George Floyd last May, an incident which ignited worldwide protests.

Our Correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.

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White House takes further action to combat anti-Asian violence

As outrage grows over the spike in attacks against Asians in the United States, the Biden Administration on Tuesday announced additional steps to stem the violence.

This includes a Justice Department program to address hate crimes, funding to support victims, and an expansion of a White House initiative to fight bias and xenophobia.

Liling Tan has more from New York. 

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US, UK, Canada and 11 other countries slam WHO report into origins of COVID-190

The US, UK, Canada and eleven other countries have expressed concern about the World Health Organization's report into the origins of COVID-19.

The WHO's report found that the virus probably spread to humans from an animal but doesn't come to any definitive conclusions.

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has more.

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WHO releases long-awaited report into the origins of Covid-19

The WHO has released its long-awaited report into the origins of Covid-19. 

The report suggests that the virus was mostly transferred from bats to humans via another animal. 

The report all but rules out a laboratory leak - but says further, in depth investigations will need to be carried out. 

With more detail, correspondent Lucy Hough. 

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Public Health experts express concern over rising U.S. covid-19 cases

Covid-19 infection rates in the United States are trending upward,
rising as much as 12 percent over the past week.

Health experts blame a rise in coronavirus variants but also suggest
easing restrictions are playing a role.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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