Bernie Madoff, the man behind the biggest Ponzi scheme in US history,
has died in prison.
The 82 year old passed away from natural causes.
Sarah Walton reports.
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Wednesday, April 14, 2021
US Senate weighs Asian American hate crime bill
The US Senate is due to vote on a bill which would make it easy to
report and investigate hate crimes against Asian Americans.
It follows a spike in assaults during the pandemic and the killing of
six Asian women last month at massage parlors in Atlanta.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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report and investigate hate crimes against Asian Americans.
It follows a spike in assaults during the pandemic and the killing of
six Asian women last month at massage parlors in Atlanta.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Final UK troops expected to leave Afghanistan this year
The last of the British troops in Afghanistan are set to pull out of the country by September 11th, the same date that US forces have announced they'll be leaving.
The UK military has been in Afghanistan since 2001, and about 750 troops still remain in the region.
From London, Benji Hyer reports.
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South Africa pauses J&J vaccine rollout
South African health authorities are pausing the rollout of Johnson & Johnson vaccines until further notice. There have been no reports of blood clots in local recipients of the vaccine, but fewer than 300 thousand doses have been administered in the country so far. With another 1 million Johnson & Johnson doses expected next week, officials are hopeful that the current pause in rollout will not last longer than a few days. Mark Roughton has details.
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United Nations warns that wild polio virus may resurface in Nigeria
The United Nations has warned that Wild Polio Virus may resurface in Nigeria.
The country was certified polio free by the World Health Organisation last year but according to the UN, Nigeria will need to intensify its efforts to continue its polio vaccination exercises.
Correspondent Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja.
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PUTIN, BIDEN DISCUSS UKRAINE TENSIONS
Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Joe Biden have spoken by phone to discuss tensions with Ukraine and difficult bilateral relations. President Biden expressed concern about Russia's military build-up along the Ukrainian border. Julia Chapman has more.
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French government to discuss plan to end third Covid-19 lockdown
The French president will chair a meeting tomorrow/Thursday with senior ministers to discuss a plan to reopen the country from mid-May.
Before the end of the month, Emmanuel Macron will make another address to the nation on the subject of how and when to end the current lockdown which is in place nationwide.
Ross Cullen reports.
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Before the end of the month, Emmanuel Macron will make another address to the nation on the subject of how and when to end the current lockdown which is in place nationwide.
Ross Cullen reports.
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India to allow fast track rollout of pre-approved COVID-19 vaccines
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India has agreed to fast track approvals for vaccines authorised for use in the US, UK, Japan, and the EU…
Along with the ones cleared by the WHO.
This comes at a time when the country is facing acute vaccine shortage…
And has reported its biggest single-day spike in infections since the pandemic began.
Ishan Garg tells us more.
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UK TO EXPAND VACCINE MIXING TRIAL
British scientists examining whether it's safe to mix Covid vaccines across the two doses - are expanding their trial.
The University of Oxford's been looking at the impact of combining Pfizer and AstraZeneca jabs on the immune system.
Vaccines from Moderna and Novavax are now being added to the study - with hundreds more volunteers being recruited.
Professor Matthew Snape is the trial's chief investigator and says it could help with vaccination roll-outs.
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The University of Oxford's been looking at the impact of combining Pfizer and AstraZeneca jabs on the immune system.
Vaccines from Moderna and Novavax are now being added to the study - with hundreds more volunteers being recruited.
Professor Matthew Snape is the trial's chief investigator and says it could help with vaccination roll-outs.
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UN SEXUAL VIOLENCE REPORT
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A UN report has listed the Democratic Republic of Congo and several other African countries among nations where sexual violence was used as a weapon of war during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The abuse was carried out last year by rebels groups in countries facing security crises. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.
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Worst-hit state to enforce strict curbs as India's daily Covid-19 infections hit record high
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India has posted another record daily spike in Covid-19 infections, as it reported 184,372 new infections, according to the health ministry.
Amid the surge, the Indian state of Maharashtra has announced strict new Covid-19 restrictions, which will see most establishments and public places closed for 15 days.
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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India has posted another record daily spike in Covid-19 infections, as it reported 184,372 new infections, according to the health ministry.
Amid the surge, the Indian state of Maharashtra has announced strict new Covid-19 restrictions, which will see most establishments and public places closed for 15 days.
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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Hong Kong police prepares policies for vetting political candidates
Hong Kong police are drawing up protocols for how to screen candidates for political office, as part of Beijing's overhaul of the local electoral system.
There are concerns the new police powers will eliminate political opposition in the city. But the Hong Kong's Security Secretary says an anti-government stance will not prevent people from being able to run.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Tuesday, April 13, 2021
US markets mixed following pause in J&J vaccine roll-out
Wall Street saw mixed trading Monday, as news of a pause in the rollout of Johnson and Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine unsettled markets.
But concerns were offset by higher consumer prices and gains in technology stocks;.
Here's Liling Tan with the Wall Street roundup.
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Daunte Wright: US officer & police chief resign
The US police officer who killed Daunte Wright and the police chief of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota where the fatal shooting took place have
resigned.
Officers say Kim Potter accidentally shot Wright on Sunday, meaning to
use her taser rather than her gun.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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Brooklyn Center, Minnesota where the fatal shooting took place have
resigned.
Officers say Kim Potter accidentally shot Wright on Sunday, meaning to
use her taser rather than her gun.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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US withdrawing all Afghanistan troops by Sept 11th
The White House says it will withdraw all US troops from Afghanistan
by September 11th.
The date would mark the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks that led
to American troops being deployed to the country.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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by September 11th.
The date would mark the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks that led
to American troops being deployed to the country.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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J&J VACCINE DELIVERIES TO EUROPE PAUSED
Johnson & Johnson has paused deliveries of its Covid-19 vaccine to Europe, as US health authorities investigate a potential link with rare blood clotting.
It comes after a recommendation on Tuesday by the US medicines regulator to halt vaccination with the J&J vaccine while research is ongoing.
Stuart Smith reports from Brussels
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It comes after a recommendation on Tuesday by the US medicines regulator to halt vaccination with the J&J vaccine while research is ongoing.
Stuart Smith reports from Brussels
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Second night of violence following death of Daunte Wright
There's been another night of unrest in Minnesota following the police
shooting of a black man.
Daunte Wright was killed during a traffic stop on Sunday.
Sarah Walton reports
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shooting of a black man.
Daunte Wright was killed during a traffic stop on Sunday.
Sarah Walton reports
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US pauses J&J vaccine over blot clotting fears
The US is pausing the use of the Johnson and Johnson Covid-19 vaccine
after six cases of severe blood clotting.
The single-dose injection is one of three vaccines offered in the US.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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after six cases of severe blood clotting.
The single-dose injection is one of three vaccines offered in the US.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken back in Brussels for crunch talks on Ukraine
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has returned to Brussels for discussions on Iran, Afghanistan and the showdown between Russia and Ukraine.
The visit comes as Washington warns that Russia has amassed more troops at the Ukrainian border than at any time since 2014.
Lucy Hough has more from Brussels.
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Sugar tax making a positive impact
A new study reveals that in the three years since South Africa introduced a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages, the country’s per capita sugar intake from taxable beverages has dropped by 35 percent. Researchers confirm that the introduction of South Africa’s Health Promotion Levy has led to reductions in sugar and calorie levels, and lower volumes of these beverages being sold. Mark Roughton reports.
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