MYANMAR EMBASSY IN LONDON 'STORMED'

Myanmar's ambassador to London says the country's embassy in the British capital has been 'stormed' by figures loyal to the military.

Kyaw Zwar Minn has told British media he's now locked out of the building. 

Last month he condemned the coup in Myanmar and called for the release of Aung San Suu Kyi.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Little change for the U.S. markets following Fed minutes

There was little change for the U.S. markets Wednesday following the
release of minutes from the last Federal Reserve meeting.

The Central Bank is hopeful the country's economy will rebound
strongly and don't plan on easing its accommodative policies any time
soon.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Vaccine spending fastest way to normalise global debt - IMF

The International Monetary Fund says more spending on COVID-19 vaccinations would be the fastest way for governments to alleviate public debt. 

The IMF estimates that vaccinations to control the pandemic can add more than a trillion US dollars in tax revenue through 2025 in advanced economies.

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

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UK coronavirus variant now most common in US

The coronavirus variant first detected in the UK is now the dominant
strain in the United States.

Studies have shown it is more contagious and potentially more dangerous.

Sarah Walton reports.

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Trump loyalist Matt Gaetz sought blanket pardon

A US Congressman being investigated over allegations of sex
trafficing, is said to have asked have asked Donald Trump for a
blanket pardon.

Matt Gaetz was one of the former President's strongest supporters.

Sarah Walton reports

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China threatens response to U.S. Olympics boycott

China has threatened a robust response if the United States boycotts
next year's Winter Olympics in Beijing.

This comes after the U.S. State Department suggested that this was an
option being explored to protest the persecution of China's Uighur
population.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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EU health regulator finds "possible link" between Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine and blood clotting

Europe's health regulator has concluded there is a "possible link" between the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine and very rare cases of blood clots. 

The European Medicines Agency reiterated its message that the vaccine should continue to be used in Europe, with its benefits far outweighing the risks. 

At the same time, the UK's regulator recommended under-30s receive an alternative vaccine. 

Lucy Hough has more. 

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US warns China getting closer to Taiwan takeover

The United States is warning that China is becoming more aggressive in
its approach to Taiwan, raising fears of a take over of the island.

Beijing views Taiwan as a breakaway Chinese territory while the US has
promised to defend its democracy.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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SADC leaders to discuss terrorism in Mozambique

Leaders of six Southern African nations will meet in Mozambique on Thursday. This Extraordinary Double Troika Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Southern African Development Community focuses on measures to address ongoing acts of terrorism in the Republic of Mozambique. Mark Roughton reports.

 

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UK begins Moderna rollout as AZ-clot links investigated

The UK has begun the rollout of a third coronavirus vaccine. 

The Moderna jab has started being administered in Wales, and England will follow suit in the coming days. 

From London, Benji Hyer reports. 

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Nigerian government halts COVID-19 vaccination

Nigerian government has ordered that all COVID-19 vaccination exercises be stopped in order for those who have gotten their first jab to be able to receive the required second shot.

Correspondent Phil Ihaza reports in Abuja

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UK REGULATOR CONSIDERS AZ CLOT DATA

UK regulators are expected to report in the coming days after investigating a possible link between rare clots and the AstraZeneca covid-19 vaccine.

The MHRA's current advice is that the jab should be used across all age groups with its benefits outweighing any risks.

But it's considering whether to restrict its use in younger people because of the rare clotting incidents.

There have been 30 reported in the UK in people who had received an AstraZeneca vaccine - out of over 18 million doses administered.

Cabinet minister Paul Scully says the Oxford vaccine is helping the UK come out of the crisis.

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RECORD NUMBERS IN D.R.C FACE ACUTE HUNGER

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A record 27.3 million people in Democratic Republic of the Congo are facing acute hunger and are in urgent need of food aid. The World Food Program has described the scale of the crisis as "staggering". Leon Solomon reports.

 

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Russian police detain Navalny supporters outside prison

Russian police have detained several supporters of opposition figure Alexey Navalny outside the prison where he is being held. His allies were calling for better medical treatment for Navalny, who is suffering from health issues and is on hunger strike. Julia Chapman reports.

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India records more than 100,000 cases for the second time this week

For the second time this week, India has posted more than 100,000 cases in a single day.

On Wednesday, the Indian Health Ministry's data showed that more than 115,000 people had tested positive in the last 24 hours.

India's now home to the fastest growing COVID19 caseload globally.

Neha Poonia has more.

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Australia – Quarantine free travel bubble with New Zealand to begin

Travel between Australia and New Zealand without quarantine will be permitted from April 19.

And with that, there is the possibility of the bubble being extended to include other south pacific nations.

Shaun Bindley reports from Brisbane

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Toshiba receives buyout offer from global fund

Toshiba has received an acquisition proposal from global fund CVC Capital Partners in a deal likely worth around $18 million. 

The company has been under pressure from activist shareholders, who invested after its US nuclear business went bankrupt in 2017.

Phoebe Amoroso reports.

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Hong Kong faces calls to ditch AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine

The Hong Kong government is facing calls for it to scrap it's order for AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine. Two of the government's leading health advisers say concerns over the vaccine's safety may stall the momentum in the city's vaccination program.

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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White House rules out vaccine passports

The US has ruled out introducing so-called vaccination passports for people who have been innoculated against Covid-19

The idea has been touted as a way to allow people more freedoms during the pandemic but the White House says its citizens' privacy and rights should be protected.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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US Considering Boycott of Beijing Olympics

The US says it's discussing the possibility of pulling out of the Beijing winter Olympics.

That's as calls grow for a boycott of the games over China's human rights record.

Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.

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