Thursday, April 8, 2021

NORTHERN IRELAND POLITICIANS RECALLED AMID CONTINUED VIOLENCE

Ministers in Northern Ireland have been recalled to Stormont following another night of unrest in the nation. 55 police officers are now reported to have been injured in the violence. Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.


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Next Shipments of Vaccines to Uganda to be Delayed.

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The World Health Organization says there will be a slight delay in the next shipment of vaccines to Uganda which could affect the scheduled time for people to take their second jab.

Uganda received its first batch of the Astrazeneca vaccines from the COVAX facility in March and a second shipment was due to arrive by the end of May.

Isabel Nakirya reports.

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Nigeria prison break: 48 fleeing inmates recaptured


Nigerian authorities say 48 inmates who escaped from a correctional facility in Imo state southeast Nigeria on Monday have been recaptured.

Efforts are still ongoing to recapture nealy 1,800 inmates at large.

Correspondent Phil Ihaza reports in Abuja.


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Ukrainian President visits Donbas amid Russian military build-up

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has arrived in the country's eastern conflict zone to visit military positions. It comes amid accusations that Russia has been building up troops along the Ukrainian border. Julia Chapman has more.

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UK: VACCINE ROLLOUT WILL STILL HIT TARGETS

The UK says its vaccine rollout remains on course despite a change in guidance for young people about the AstraZeneca covid-19 jab.

Regulators say people aged under 30 will be offered an alternative vaccine if one is available.

It's due to evidence linking rare clots to the AstraZeneca jab.

Ministers say the UK has enough supplies of Pfizer and Moderna to make sure all adults are offered a vaccine dose by the end of July.

Health Secretary Matt Hancock says the rollout will continue at pace.

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Some Indian states complain of vaccine shortages

As India works to expand its vaccination drive, several states have alleged they're running out of shots.

India recorded more than 126,000 new COVID19 cases in the last 24 hours- a new one-day record.

The country's total tally of confirmed cases is nearing 13 million.

Neha Poonia has more.

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Hong Kong democracy activists applaud UK immigration support

Democracy activists in Hong Kong are applauding a 60 million dollar support package being offered in the UK, for Hong Kongers seeking to emigrate there. But the measure is being dismissed by pro-Beijing campaigners as a sign that fewer Hong Kongers than expected are interested in leaving. 

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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Japan Covid cases reach highest in over two months

Japan reported close to 3,500 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, the highest level in more than two months. Experts warn the country is entering a fourth wave. 


Phoebe Amoroso reports.


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Biden set to unveil long-awaited action on gun control

US President Joe Biden is set to unveil his long-awaited executive actions to curb gun violence.


On Thursday he's expected to announce steps including regulations on home-assembled firearms and the nomination of a gun-control advocate to head the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.


Kate Fisher reports from Washington.


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Australia - Bone tools more than 35,000 years old

Excavated from the Riwi cave in Western Australia's southern Kimberley region in the early 90's, advanced dating techniques put the eight bone tools as between 35,000 and 45,000 years old.


This would make them some of the oldest artefacts to have been discovered in Australia.


Shaun Bindley reports.


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PM "deeply concerned" on sixth night of violence in Northern Ireland

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said he is "deeply concerned" about violence in Northern Ireland.


Police have been attacked, petrol bombs thrown and a bus set on fire on a sixth night of disorder in Belfast.


Reporter Amanda Ferguson is in the city and says the causes of the violence are complex.


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Wednesday, April 7, 2021

EU health ministers fail to agree common approach to AZ vaccine

EU health ministers have failed to agree a common approach to the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine.

After the European Medicines Agency said there IS a causal link between receiving the vaccine and a very rare form of blood clotting, it was up to member states to decide what to do.

But on Wednesday no decision was taken.

Stuart Smith reports from Brussels.

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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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