A Moscow court has suspended the activities of groups linked to Alexey Navalny pending a lawsuit aimed at labelling them "extremists". Hearings began on Monday behind closed doors due to what the court says is the involvement of state secrets. Julia Chapman has more.
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Monday, April 26, 2021
France loosens restrictions as primary schools reopen after Covid-19 closure
The first easing of the French government's Covid-19 "supplementary braking measures" imposed in March is taking place on Monday as primary schoolchildren return to the classrooms.
All schools were closed for three weeks to try to control the third wave of coronavirus infections.
Ross Cullen reports from Paris.
All schools were closed for three weeks to try to control the third wave of coronavirus infections.
Ross Cullen reports from Paris.
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U.S. to continue supporting Tanzania's Anti Malaria Campaign
The United States Aid agency USAid says it will continue supporting Tanzania's Anti Malaria efforts. The US has provided US dollars 176 million to Tanzania in the past four years to support the fight against Malaria in the country.
Daniel Kijo reports.
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UK GOVERNMENT ROCKED BY 'SLEAZE' CLAIMS
Claims of sleaze and impropriety are swirling around the UK government, although Downing Street says it's focused on the response to Covid-19.
Number 10 has been rocked by claims from former adviser Dominic Cummings, including allegations about Prime Minister Boris Johnson's refurbishment of his Downing Street flat.
The opposition Labour Party says there must be a full inquiry.
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace says the Prime Minister's focus is elsewhere.
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Nomadland wins Academy Award for Best Picture
The film Nomadland has won the best picture Oscar at the 93rd Academy Awards.
Director Chloe Zhao's [JOWS] movie starring Frances McDormand won over academy voters with its depiction of drifters in the American West, who were largely played by untrained actors.
Ira Spitzer has more from Los Angeles.
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Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party suffers triple defeat in by-elections
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic party failed to win any of the three Diet seats in by-elections held on Sunday. The losses are considered an indicator of the forthcoming general election and a sign of Prime Minister Yoshide Suga's weak standing within his party.
Phoebe Amoroso reports in Tokyo.
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Beijing calls for Hong Kong legal association to replace its Chairman
Beijing is calling on one of Hong Kong's biggest legal associations to replace its Chairman, accusing him of being an "anti-China politician." Bar Association Chairman Paul Harris is under fire over an interview he gave with a pro-democracy news website. He's dismissing the criticism, and inviting Beijing's top officials in Hong Kong to meet in person.
Richard Kimber reports.
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US, UK step up to help India as COVID-19 strains the country's healthcare facilities
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Countries around the world are stepping up to help India…
Its key allies, the US and the UK have pledged to send medical supplies urgently.
But as the rising number of infections sweep the country…
Its healthcare infrastructure is crumbling, as Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.
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NYT report: EU to allow European travel for COVID vaccinated Americans
The European Union is preparing to allow COVID-19 vaccinated Americans to travel to Europe by the summer.
European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen made the comment in an interview with the New York Times in Brussels.
Our correspondent Jagruti Dave has the details.
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European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen made the comment in an interview with the New York Times in Brussels.
Our correspondent Jagruti Dave has the details.
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Chloe Zhao becomes first Asian woman to win best director Oscar
Chinese filmmaker Chloe Zhao [JOW] has become the first Asian woman to win the Academy Award for best director in a historically diverse Oscar field.
Her film Nomadland about drifters in the American west is up for six Oscars.
Ira Spitzer has more from Los Angeles
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US lifts raw materials export ban to help India battle devastating COVID surge
The United States says it will send medical equipment and materials for manufacturing vaccines to India.
It is one of several countries that has pledged support to India which continues to battle against a catastrophic surge in coronavirus cases, amid a shortage of oxygen supplies and hospital beds.
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.
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It is one of several countries that has pledged support to India which continues to battle against a catastrophic surge in coronavirus cases, amid a shortage of oxygen supplies and hospital beds.
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.
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Afghanistan drawdown has begun says senior US military commander
American forces have begun the process of drawing down in Afghanistan according to the most senior US commander in the country.
Army General Scott Miller's comments come almost two weeks after US President Joe Biden announced the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan before the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.
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Army General Scott Miller's comments come almost two weeks after US President Joe Biden announced the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan before the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.
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Sunday, April 25, 2021
Hollywood prepares for in-person Academy Awards
The film industry is gearing up for the 93rd Academy Awards - which take place Sunday - and despite the coronavirus pandemic, it's going to be an in-person affair.
But the ceremony is going to look very different than previous years, with strict COVID protocols and a new location.
Ira Spitzer has more from Los Angeles,
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Friday, April 23, 2021
Tech earnings set to dominate in the week ahead [PREVIEW]
Some of the biggest names in tech are slated to release quarterly
earnings in the coming week.
Earnings season is always a market mover on Wall Street but especially
when it involves the biggest players in Silicon Valley.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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earnings in the coming week.
Earnings season is always a market mover on Wall Street but especially
when it involves the biggest players in Silicon Valley.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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FRENCH FISHERMEN THREATEN PORT BLOCKADE
French fishermen are threatening to block the port of Calais if they do not receive licences to fish in UK waters.
They say they've been waiting months to receive the permits, but the UK says all eligible vessels have already received them, and so the protests are "unjustified".
Stuart Smith reports from Brussels.
They say they've been waiting months to receive the permits, but the UK says all eligible vessels have already received them, and so the protests are "unjustified".
Stuart Smith reports from Brussels.
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Combatting climate change is a job creation opportunity says Biden
US President Joe Biden has pitched the fight against climate change as an opportunity for job creation during remarks on the second day of his global climate change summit.
My Biden opened the summit by pledging the US would cut its greenhouse gas emissions by at least half by 2023.
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.
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U.S. advisory panel meets to discuss J&J vaccine pause
In the U.S., an advisory panel is meeting on Friday to discuss lifting restrictions on the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine.
Earlier this month, U.S. regulators recommended a pause after a handful of people who'd received the vaccine developed a rare type of blood clot.
Giles Gibson reports from Washington.
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US helps search for missing Indonesian submarine
The US military is helping in the search for the missing Indonesian
submarine with authorities warning remaining oxygen for the 53 crew is
running out.
The submarine disappeared on Wednesday during naval exercises near Bali.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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submarine with authorities warning remaining oxygen for the 53 crew is
running out.
The submarine disappeared on Wednesday during naval exercises near Bali.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Alexey Navalny ends hunger strike
Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny has announced an end to his hunger strike in prison. After more than three weeks of refusing food, he says he has been visited by civilian doctors and advised that his life was in danger. Julia Chapman reports.
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Covid-19 variant contributing to surge in India detected in Belgium
The Covid-19 variant behind a surge in cases in India has been detected in Belgium.
Twenty nursing students who arrived from Paris tested positive for the new variant, and have now been placed into quarantine.
Lucy Hough has more from Brussels
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