Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong sentenced to more jail time

Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong has been sentenced to more time in prison, for defying a police ban on a vigil to commemorate the crackdown on the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests. He's already behind bars for his roles in two other anti-government protests in 2019.

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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The US backs India's appeal to waive intellectual property rights on COVID-19 vaccines

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The United States is backing India's appeal to waive intellectual property rights on COVID-19 vaccines at the WTO.

New Delhi argues that a waiver will help poorer nations ramp up vaccine manufacturing…

By allowing domestic pharma companies to produce shots developed by international vaccine makers.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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Japan state of emergency decision expected by weekend

The Japanese government will decide whether to extend the state of emergency by the weekend. The emergency measures are in place for four prefectures and currently scheduled to end on March 11th.

Phoebe Amoroso reports in Tokyo.

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Chinese Rocket Expected to Tumble Back to Earth Soon

A section of the rocket that launched the main module of China's first permanent space station is expected to re-enter the Earth's orbit on Saturday.

But details about its trajectory and where it might land are raising concern.

Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.

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Biden Touts Restaurant Recovery Program

US President Joe Biden says he is open to compromise on his 2 trillion dollar infrastructure and jobs plan. However he says he's not going to budge on how the plan is financed….by increasing taxes on corporations and wealthy Americans. 

Biden made the remarks as he touted a new program to provide assistance to restaurants….as Rachel Silverman reports. 

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Dow Jones closes at record high after strong earnings results

The Dow closed at a record high on Wednesday after a number of strong
earnings results.

Traders also reacted to more positive economic growth data.

Sarah Walton reports.

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German government proposes rethink on climate change targets

Senior Ministers in Angela Merkel's government have proposed a radical change to the country's climate change targets. 

Under the plans, Europe's biggest economy would move away from fossil fuels much faster, and bring forward deadlines for carbon neutrality. 

In Berlin, Trent Murray has the details. 

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Peloton recalls treadmills over safety problems

US fitness company Peloton is recalling its treadmills over safety
concerns following the death of a child.

The firm's shares dropped more than 8% on the news.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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US birthrate falls to lowest level in more than 40 years

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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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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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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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. 

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.

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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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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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