The former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein has requested a fresh trial in
a bid to overturn a rape and sexual assault conviction.
Weinstein was sentenced last year to 23 years in prison but argues
that the judge made several errors during his trial.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
EMA OFFICIAL SAYS THERE IS A LINK BETWEEN AZ AND CLOTTING
A top European Medicines Agency official says there IS a link between the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine and a rare type of blood clot.
In an interview with Italian newspaper Il Messaggero, the EMA's head of vaccines, Marco Cavaleri, said "it is clear there's a link with the vaccine" but they still don't know the mechanism that causes the clotting.
Stuart Smith has more from Brussels.
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In an interview with Italian newspaper Il Messaggero, the EMA's head of vaccines, Marco Cavaleri, said "it is clear there's a link with the vaccine" but they still don't know the mechanism that causes the clotting.
Stuart Smith has more from Brussels.
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More than 1,800 inmates escape from Nigeria's prison facility
The government has confirmed that over 1,800 people escaped after a prison break in southeast Nigeria. Unknown gunmen launched a series of attacks on a correctional facility in Imo state, freeing the suspects and destroying properties there.
Correspondent Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja
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US RAP STAR AKON PLANS FOR CITY IN UGANDA
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Renowned Senegalese-American musician Akon says he plans to build a smart city in Uganda. The Akon City in Uganda will be the second planned smart city on the continent of Africa. Leon Solomon reports
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FURTHER UNREST IN NORTHERN IRELAND
There has been further unrest in Northern Ireland despite appeals from the police service and politicians for calm. Tensions have risen within the loyalist community in recent months. Children as young as 12 are reported to have been involved in the disorder. Laura Makin-Isherwood has more.
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Iran nuclear deal talks in Vienna to revive 2015 accord
Iran and the United States will hold indirect talks in Vienna aimed at bringing both countries back into compliance with the Iran nuclear deal.
Delegations from Tehran and Washington will be present at the talks, but direct contact is not at the table.
Lucy Hough has more detail.
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UK PM's vaccine passport plans under scrutiny as medicines regular examines AZ blood clot concerns
Prime Minister Boris Johnson's proposal for 'COVID certificates' -- or vaccine passports -- is facing growing resistance from his own MPs and the opposition Labour party, as the British government argues it would be "remiss" not to consider certification as a way to fully reopen the economy.
From London, Benji Hyer reports.
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Nigerian doctors continue to strike over pay, inadequate facilities
Nigerian doctors in state government hospitals have continued for the fifth day to down tools over lack of pay and adequate facilities.
This is coming at a time when the country's medical sector is stretched thin by the pandemic.
Correspondent Phil Ihaza, reports from Abuja
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Total power shut down for South Sudan’s capital city
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A company generating electricity that supplies South Sudan's capital Juba has begun load shedding on Tuesday with the aim of a total power shut down within three days.
Ezra Construction and Development Group that generates the power says the power plant is in a critical state and cannot operate any longer due to a lack of foreign currency.
Patrick Oyet reports from Juba.
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Mozambique attack survivors turned back by Tanzania, according to UN reports
The United Nations raised the alarm over reports that Tanzania forcibly returned hundreds of Mozambicans fleeing jihadist raids last month.
Daniel Kijo reports.
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UK REGULATORS CONSIDER AZ CLOT CONCERNS
UK regulators are considering whether to recommend the Oxford-AstraZeneca covid-19 vaccine only be used for older people.
It comes after some countries restricted its use for younger age groups over concerns about rare blood clotting incidents.
The blood clots are rare and it has not been established whether they are caused by the vaccine.
UK Vaccines Minister Nadhim Zahawi says the MHRA regulator's recommendations will be followed.
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Provincial elections go on in India amid worrying surge in COVID-19 cases
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200 million voters will elect representatives to five provincial legislatures in India today.
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Officials are worried about safety at the polling stations.
Ishan Garg reports.
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North Korea pulls out of Olympics over coronavirus fears
North Korea has said it will no longer participate in the Tokyo Olympics this summer, citing concerns over the coronavirus pandemic.
A local website reported the decision was taken to protect the country's athletes from the "global health crisis situation".
Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.
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Police chief says white ex-officer accused of killing unarmed black man violated policy on use of force
Minneapolis' police chief has testified that Derek Chauvin, the ex-officer accused of killing unarmed black man George Floyd, violated the department's policy on use of force.
A video of Mr Chauvin, who is white, kneeling on the neck of Mr Floyd for more than nine minutes sparked global protests against racism.
US correspondent Kate Fisher reports
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Monday, April 5, 2021
Record close for the Dow to start the trading week
It was a strong start to the trading week on Wall Street with the Dow
Jones closing the day at a new record high.
The Covid-19 vaccine rollout is boosting sentiment as is the recent
increase in U.S. hiring.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Jones closing the day at a new record high.
The Covid-19 vaccine rollout is boosting sentiment as is the recent
increase in U.S. hiring.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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US looking at sharing Covid vaccine with other countries
The US is exploring options to share more of its covid-19 vaccine supply with other countries.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken says stopping the spread of the virus domestically has been the priority but that the US must take the lead in helping the rest of the world.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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Supreme Court Sides with Google Over Oracle in API Dispute
The US Supreme Court has sided with Google in a long-running dispute with rival Oracle over who owns the code that created the Android operating system.
The decision overturns a lower court ruling and sets a precedent about a grey area in the software industry.
Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco.
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George Floyd trial set to hear from Police Chief
The trial of the US police officer accused in the death of George
Floyd is due to hear from the police chief who called the killing
"murder".
The trial, which is entering its second week, has already heard how
Derek Chauvin used excessive force when he knelt on Mr Floyd's neck.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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Floyd is due to hear from the police chief who called the killing
"murder".
The trial, which is entering its second week, has already heard how
Derek Chauvin used excessive force when he knelt on Mr Floyd's neck.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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Toxic water reservoir in Florida still at risk of collapse
Five hundred million gallons of toxic water is being pumped from a
reservoir on the brink of collapse in Florida.
More than three hundred families have been forced to leave their homes.
Sarah Walton reports
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reservoir on the brink of collapse in Florida.
More than three hundred families have been forced to leave their homes.
Sarah Walton reports
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Tanzania and Mozambique sign a broadband deal
The Tanzanian government has signed a contract worth Sh2.4 billion with Mozambique that will see Tanzania's National ICT Broadband Backbone being extended to the southern African nation.
Daniel Kijo reports.
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