Wednesday, April 21, 2021

Police shoot dead black teenager in Ohio

Police have appealed for calm after an officer shot dead a sixteen
year old black girl in the US state of Ohio.

Bodycam footage appears to show her attacking people with a knife.

Sarah Walton reports.

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Protests in parts of Ethiopia

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Mass protests are taking place in 7 towns in Ethiopia as citizens of one ethnic group claim they are being targeted by killers. University students in this Amhara region have joined the demonstrations.

This follows recent killings and the displacement of thousands of people in the region by unidentified armed groups.

Coletta Wanjohi report from Addis Ababa.

 

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UK PM under fire for Covid text messages with Brexit businessman

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is refusing to apologise over private text messages that reveal he offered tax privileges to British businessman Sir James Dyson, insisting he did the "entirely the right thing."


Mr Dyson, who moved his appliances company to Singapore two years ago during Brexit negotiations, was asked to help the UK in their effort to get more ventilators as the pandemic took hold last March.


But Mr Johnson assured the business mogul that the project would not affect his company's tax status, sparking outrage among opposition parties.


From London, Milly Martin reports.  


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South Africa to resume J&J vaccine rollout

Vladimir Putin vows "tough, asymmetrical" response to threats

Vladimir Putin has vowed that anyone who threatens Russia will regret it and will be met with a "tough, asymmetrical' response. In his annual state of the union speech, the Russian president also took aim at Western sanctions, which he called illegal and politically-motivated. Julia Chapman has more.

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JAPAN DONATES TO REFUGEES IN UGANDA





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Japan has donated 9.8 million US dollars to mitigate the effects of COVID-19 on the refugee population in Uganda.

 Refugees in Uganda are currently facing shortage of food and other essential services.

The funds have been channeled through the United Nations and other International organisations.

Hillary Ayesiga reports from Kampala.


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At least 22 Covid-19 patients die following oxygen leak at Indian hospital

At least 22 Covid-19 patients have died after an oxygen tanker leaked outside a hospital in Maharashtra - the Indian state worst hit by the latest wave of coronavirus infections.

This comes as oxygen supplies have been running low in India, with many patients requiring ventilator support, as the country on Wednesday reported more than 295,000 new Covid-19 cases in one day.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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European Super League plan in tatters as all English teams quit

All six Premier League teams involved in the proposed European Super League have withdrawn from the competition.


Manchester City were the first club to officially pull out. Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United, and Tottenham all then followed suit. 


Eyes now turn to the other European clubs from Spain and Italy, to see if they try to salvage the project, or consign it to failure. 


From London, Benji Hyer reports. 


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Nigeria's president says the death of Chadian president will create vacuum in war against Boko Haram


Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the death of Chadian President Idriss Deby, saying that his loss will surely create a big vacuum in the efforts to jointly confront the Boko Haram terrorists and the Islamic State West Africa Province troubling the region.

Correspondent Phil Ihaza reports in Abuja.


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DRC-UGANDA COURT CASE

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The Democratic Republic of Congo has asked Uganda to pay it over 4 billion dollars as reparations for destroying and looting its natural resources in a conflict that occurred in northeastern DRC 23 years ago. 
Congolese lawyers asked the International Court of Justice to rule over the case in which Ugandan troops were accused of looting timber and minerals. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.

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UK GOVT WELCOMES ESL COLLAPSE

All six English clubs involved in the break-away European Super League have now confirmed their withdrawal from the competition.

The Super League itself says it will now consider how to 'reshape' the controversial project.

The tournament would have given the founder members permanent spots - and it was opposed by many fans, governing bodies, players, managers and governments.

UK Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden is welcoming the news that Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United, Spurs, Liverpool and Chelsea have all pulled out.

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Vladimir Putin to deliver annual speech

President Vladimir Putin will give his annual speech to Russia's parliament on Wednesday, an event he often uses to make significant announcements. The speech will be followed by protests calling for opposition figure Alexey Navalny to be released from prison. Julia Chapman reports.

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Oxygen situation dire in New Delhi as cases of COVID-19 surge to new heights

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Hospitals in New Delhi are running out of oxygen.

As cases of COVID-19 climb to record heights every day…

Wards are filling faster than the healthcare infrastructure can cope up.

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

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President Biden praises murder conviction for ex-police officer who killed unarmed black man

US President Joe Biden described the murder conviction of a former police officer who killed an unarmed black man, as a giant step forward towards justice in America.


In the landmark trial Derek Chauvin was found guilty of killing George Floyd after kneeling on his neck for more that 9 minutes


The verdict has been praised by the president, as well as Mr Floyd's family.


US correspondent Kate Fisher reports

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South Korea court adopts sovereign immunity in "comfort women" ruling

A South Korean court has dismissed claims brought against the Japanese government by a group of Korean women over their treatment during World War II. The plaintiffs were seeking damages for being forced to work as "comfort women" in Japan's military brothels. 


The court ruled that the Japanese government was immune under international law. 


Phoebe Amoroso reports in Tokyo.



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Chinese Leader to attend US-Led Climate Change Summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to attend a US-led climate change summit on Thursday at the invitation of President Joe Biden.

It'll be the first meeting between the two leaders since President Biden came to office.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Tuesday, April 20, 2021

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison who launched the prosecution of Derek Chauvin speaks after his murder conviction


Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison who launched the prosecution of Derek Chauvin has celebrated the former police officer's conviction for the murder of George Floyd.


A video of Mr Chauvin kneeling on Mr Floyd's neck for more than nine minutes sparked global protests over racial injustice last year.


Keith Ellison told reporters he hopes the verdict sends a message to perpetrators of police brutality.


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Chauvin guilty of all three counts in murder of George Floyd

In the US, former police officer Derek Chauvin has been found guilty of the murder of unarmed black man, George Floyd.


A video of Mr Chauvin kneeling on Mr Floyd's neck for more than nine minutes sparked global protests over racial injustice last year.


US correspondent Kate Fisher reports


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U.S. stocks slide for second straight day

U.S. stocks fell for a second day in a row as Covid-19 jitters offset
some strong earnings reports.

Global coronavirus infection numbers continue to rise and the State
Department has updated its travel advisory urging U.S. citizens to
avoid visiting around 80% of countries worldwide.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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President of Chad in West Africa dies from battle wounds

The President of Chad in West Africa, Idriss Deby has died from injuries sustained at the battlefield in the country's north while visiting soldiers battling rebels.


He was one of the longest serving leaders on the African continent.


Correspondent Phil Ihaza, reports from Abuja.


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