Thursday, April 15, 2021

EU SUPPORTS NEW US SANCTIONS AGAINST RUSSIA

The European Union says the US has its full support, after President Joe Biden authorised new sanctions against Russia.

The sanctions come in response to the SolarWinds cyber attack, which the US says was carried out by Russia in December last year.

Stuart Smith reports from Brussels.

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Europe passes one million deaths from Covid-19

There have now been one million coronavirus deaths in Europe, according to the World Health Organisation who say the situation is still "serious" across the continent. 

Around 1.6million new cases are being reported each week. 

France is expected to pass a death toll of 100,000 deaths from Covid-19 on Thursday. 

Lucy Hough has more from Brussels. 

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Kremlin dismisses prospect of Putin-Biden summit

The Kremlin says a summit between Presidents Vladimir Putin and Joe Biden won't happen in the near future, despite a proposal by the American president. It comes as Russia braces itself for fresh U.S. sanctions. Julia Chapman reports.

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Preparations underway for Prince Philip funeral this weekend

Preparations are continuing for the funeral of Prince Philip, who died last week at the age of 99. 


The Duke of Edinburgh will be remembered in a service at St George's Chapel in the grounds of Windsor Castle on Saturday, as our UK correspondent Benji Hyer reports. 


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DAVID CAMERON WILL 'RESPOND POSITIVELY' TO EVIDENCE REQUESTS

Former UK Prime Minister David Cameron says he will 'respond positively' to any requests for him to give evidence over his links to a failed financial firm. A row has erupted after it emerged Mr Cameron had been lobbying the government to support Greensill Capital. While a lobbying watchdog cleared him of any wrongdoing - multiple reviews into how companies try to influence ministers have been launched.  Laura Makin-Isherwood has more.


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South Sudan’s elections to be postponed to 2023

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Parties to South Sudan's 2018 peace agreement have proposed extending the time for elections from 2022 to 2023 according to President Salva Kiir's Spokesperson, Ateny Wek Ateny.

President's Kiir's office says postponement of the elections would give enough time for political parties to prepare and contest for leadership positions in a conducive environment.

Patrick Oyet reports from Juba

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Navalny ally sentenced for trespassing against alleged poisoner

An ally of Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny has been sentenced to a year of probation for trespassing. The charges relate to an incident where Lyubov Sobol visited the home of one of Navalny's alleged poisoners. Julia Chapman has more.

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DRC RELAXES COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS

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The Democratic Republic of Congo has eased its COVID-19 restrictions in provinces with low numbers of infections.
Authorities lifted the curfew in provinces in the east and northeast of the country following a drop in cases. Chris Ocamringa has more from KInshasa.

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UK LOBBYING SCANDAL WIDENS

Former UK Prime Minister David Cameron has suggested he will cooperate with a series of inquiries taking place into lobbying.

He's faced criticism over his contact with current ministers when he was working for Greensill Capital prior to its collapse.

An ex senior Civil Servant has also been caught up in the row after it emerged he was still working for government when he took up a role with Greensill in 2015.

Former House of Commons Clerk Eliot Wilson believes the issues need to be looked into separately.

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India records 200,000 cases of COVID-19 - its highest single day tally

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India's recorded 200,000 cases of COVID-19 on Thursday – it's highest tally ever.

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With many having to wait for more than 24 hours to receive primary care.

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

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Tsai Ing-wen Warns China is Threatening Regional Stability

Taiwan's President Tsia Ing-wen said on Thursday that the Chinese military's activities have threatened regional peace and stability.

She was speaking with a visiting delegation of former US officials there to mark the 42nd anniversary of the Taiwan relations act.

Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.

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Hong Kong marks its first National Security Education Day

The Hong Kong government is holding a series of events to mark the city's first ever National Security Education Day. It says the activities are designed to improve children's sense of national identity. But critics say it's part of a propaganda campaign to curb dissent among young people.  

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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Backlash over Japan’s decision to release contaminated Fukushima water

The Japanese government is facing continued backlash over its decision to approve the release of contaminated Fukushima water into the Pacific Ocean. The move has met strong domestic and international opposition.


Phoebe Amoroso reports.


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CDC Panel to Delay Johnson and Johnson Vaccine Decision

A panel at the US Centers for Disease Control has said it needs more time to assess the risks of the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.


Administration of the one-shot vaccine has been paused while possible links to an extremely small number of rare blood clots are investigated.


US correspondent Ira Spitzer has more


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Wednesday, April 14, 2021

Tech shares fall in mixed day of trading on Wall Street

There was a mixed close on Wall Street in a volatile day of trading on
Wednesday.

It followed a sell off of tech shares and some better than expected
earnings announcements.

Sarah Walton reports

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All U.S. troops to withdraw from Afghanistan by 11th September


U.S. President Joe Biden has announced the withdrawal of all American troops from Afghanistan by 11th September.

Republicans say the decision threatens to derail peace talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban.

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson reports.

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Corporate Leaders join Fight to Defend Voting Rights

Hundreds of major companies and corporate leaders are joining  the fight to defend voting rights in the United States. They've signed a statement under the banner "We Stand for Democracy"  that's running as an ad in major US newspapers.  

Rachel Silverman has details. 



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Daunte Wright: Officer charged with second-degree manslaughter

The white police officer who killed Daunte Wright in the US state of
Minnesota has been charged with second-degree manslaughter.

Officials say Kim Potter mistook her taser for her gun, accidentally
shooting the 20-year-old black man.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Third night of protests in Minnesota over police killing of Daunte Wright


There's been a third night of protests in the U.S. state of Minnesota over the police killing of a 20-year-old black man.

Daunte Wright was shot by police during a traffic stop in the city of Brooklyn Center.

Our US correspondent Rebecca Foster reports.

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EU reaches 100million vaccine milestone, seeks major extension to Pfizer-BioNTech contract

The EU says 100million vaccine doses have now been rolled out in European countries. 

The European Commission has also announced a major extension to its contract with Pfizer-BioNTech. 

Lucy Hough has more from Brussels. 

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