The birthrate in the United States has fallen to its lowest level since 1979.
Analysts say it's partly down to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Sarah Walton reports
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Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Trump will remain suspended, but Oversight Board tells Facebook it's got 6 months to decide his fate
Former US President Donald Trump will not be allowed to return to Facebook or Instagram, at least for the moment.
Facebook's Oversight Board has ruled that the President's posts "severely violated" the platform's rules, but it also criticizes the company.
From Washington, Simon Marks reports.
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Michael McConnell is co-chair of the Oversight Board and announced the decision in a press call with reporters.
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Facebook continues Trump ban on site
Facebook has announced it will keep a ban in place for former US
president Donald Trump for another six months.
His account was suspended in January for breaking the platform's
"glorification of violence" rules following posts he made about the
Capitol Hill riot.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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president Donald Trump for another six months.
His account was suspended in January for breaking the platform's
"glorification of violence" rules following posts he made about the
Capitol Hill riot.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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EU PROPOSES CHANGES TO COMPETITION RULES
The European Commission's proposing a new law to stop foreign companies using government aid to undercut European ones.
There are strict rules about what financial help European businesses can accept from their governments — but at the moment those don't extend to foreign companies.
Stuart Smith reports from Brussels.
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There are strict rules about what financial help European businesses can accept from their governments — but at the moment those don't extend to foreign companies.
Stuart Smith reports from Brussels.
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UK INVESTS IN 'STATE OF THE ART' VACCINE TEST LABS
The UK is set to spend more than 40 million dollars building what the government calls 'state of the art' coronavirus laboratories. It's hoped the labs will help accelerate the production of vaccines that may need to be tailored to new Covid-19 variants. Laura Makin-Isherwood has more.
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Covid scare at G7 meeting in London
India's entire delegation to this week's G7 meeting in the UK has been forced into self-isolation after at least two of them tested positive for Covid-19.
Although it's not a G7 member, India was invited to attend the first face-to-face convening of the group's foreign ministers in more than two years.
The talks are taking place in London, where Benji Hyer reports.
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Speedy vaccine campaign helping to crush third wave in Germany
Health experts in Germany say the country's accelerating vaccine campaign is starting to help reduce pressure on local hospitals.
Germany has been hit hard by the third wave of Covid-19 in recent months, but there are signs the situation is starting to significantly improve.
Germany has been hit hard by the third wave of Covid-19 in recent months, but there are signs the situation is starting to significantly improve.
Trent Murray reports from Berlin
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DRC MARTIAL LAW REACTIONS
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The Catholic church in The Democratic Republic of Congo has praised the government for declaring a state of siege in two provinces gripped by violence in eastern DRC. The prelates applauded the President for replacing the civilian authority in Ituri and North Kivu provinces with the army.
Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinhasa...
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India posts record daily increase in coronavirus deaths
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India has posted a record daily increase in coronavirus deaths, up by 3,780 in the past 24 hours, according to the latest figures from the country's health ministry.
Daily infections rose by 382,315 on Wednesday, after India became the second country after the US to cross 20 million cases.
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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India has posted a record daily increase in coronavirus deaths, up by 3,780 in the past 24 hours, according to the latest figures from the country's health ministry.
Daily infections rose by 382,315 on Wednesday, after India became the second country after the US to cross 20 million cases.
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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UK FUNDS TESTING ON COVID-19 VARIANT VACCINES
The UK's announced new funding to fast-track the development of vaccines that can respond to new Covid-19 variants.
An extra £30 million will go to testing facilities at Britain's Porton Down research laboratory, and vaccine manufacturing capabilities.
It'll mean scientists can test 3000 blood samples each week to assess how different vaccines produce protective antibodies against strains of coronavirus.
UK vaccine minister Nadhim Zahawi says it'll help in the fight to keep the virus at bay.
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Emmanuel Macron heads bicentennial commemoration of Napoleon's death
The French president will lead commemorations on Wednesday/5th May marking 200 years since Napoleon's death.
Emmanuel Macron will make a speech about the 19th century military leader and emperor.
Ross Cullen reports from Paris.
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India-UK a step closer to a Free Trade Agreement; negotiations to begin later in the year
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India and the UK signed an Enhanced Trade Partnership agreement...
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As part of Britain's post-Brexit "Global Britain" strategy.
The two nations also signed an agreement facilitating migration.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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Japan eyeing state of emergency extension
Japanese local media reported on Wednesday that the Japanese government is considering extending the state of emergency as coronavirus infection rates remain high. Emergency countermeasures are currently in place for Tokyo and three other prefectures.
Phoebe Amoroso reports in Tokyo.
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Australia - Prime Minister says ban on flights from India is doing its job
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he's comfortable with the current ban on people travelling into Australia from covid ravaged India.
Mr Morrisons government has come under heavy criticism for the temporary ban which has made it a criminal offence for people to enter the country if they've been in India in the past fortnight.
Shaun Bindley reports Brisbane.
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Hong Kong set to allow resumption of UK arrivals
Hong Kong is set to allow passenger flights to resume from the UK from Friday, ending a four month ban on the route due to COVID-19 concerns. The government says the high vaccination rate in the UK, and stabilizing number of daily virus cases, mean the current restrictions can be eased.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Facebook Oversight Board set to rule on Trump return
The Facebook Oversight Board is set to decide on whether former US president Donald Trump can return to Facebook and Instagram.
The company removed Trump's accounts in January following the riot at the US Capitol by Trump supporters fueled by the former president's false claims of a stolen election.
US Correspondent Ira Spitzer has more
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Tuesday, May 4, 2021
US markets mostly down on inflation fears; tech stocks recede
Mixed trading on Wall Street Tuesday, with the S&P erasing gains and Nasdaq losing steam… and the Dow Jones only managing to pare loses near the close of trading.
From our New York bureau, here's Liling Tan on what's putting negative pressure on the markets.
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Biden announces plan to get more Americans vaccinated, amid skepticism
US President Joe Biden has announced ambitious fresh targets for vaccinating Americans against the coronavirus, even as vaccination rates slip and persistent new variants take hold.
Experts have warned that the mission to reach “herd immunity” is unrealistic, amid ideological divisions over the value of vaccines.
The U.S. president is doubling down, insisting 70 per cent of Americans will receive their first shot by July 4th.
Nina-Maria Potts has more:
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Mexican President promises full investigation into metro crash that killed at least 23
Mexico's President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador says he'll launch a full inquiry into last night's deadly accident involving a metro train in Mexico City.
At least 23 people were killed and more than 60 injured after an elevated section of the Mexican capital's most modern metro line collapsed.
Children were among the dead when the carriages plunged from overhead.
David Shortell is a reporter based in Mexico City.
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France approves wide-ranging climate bill
France's National Assembly has approved a wide-ranging climate change bill that will prevent future airport expansions, prohibit open-air terrace heaters and reduce packaging waste.
After more than 200 hours of debate in parliament, MPs approved the bill on Tuesday evening.
After more than 200 hours of debate in parliament, MPs approved the bill on Tuesday evening.
Ross Cullen reports from Paris.
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