Wednesday, May 12, 2021

India records highest COVID-19 related deaths since the start of the pandemic

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Another grim milestone for India, as the country reports 4200 deaths – its highest daily tally ever.

Close to 350,000 cases have been reported in the past 24 hours.

Dead bodies are washing ashore the banks of river Ganga – causing concern that the crisis could be far worse than official figures suggest.

Ishan Garg reports.

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Australia – Federal budget released amidst coronavirus uncertainty

Australia's Federal government has been released with billions of dollars expected to flow towards jobs creation but doubts remain with the country's international border to remain closed until 2022.


Businesses have welcomed tax breaks and incentives but many fear Australias recovery from the recession could be held back by the continued lockdown.


Shaun Bindley reports from Brisbane


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Academic Proposes Million Yuan Rewards to Boost China's Birth Rate


A renowned Chinese academic has sparked debate over the high costs of raising children in China following the release of the country's population census.

Professor Liang Jianzhang of Peking University's School of Economics has called on the government to offer parents a 1 million yuan reward to help shore up its declining birth rate.

Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.

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Serious coronavirus cases and home deaths rising in Japan

People suffering with serious COVID-19 symptoms in Japan hit a fresh record on Tuesday, reaching 1176. The news comes as some areas are reporting a growing number of virus deaths at home.

Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.

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Uber and Lyft: Free Rides to Vaccination Sites

Two of the largest ride-sharing services in the US have promised free rides to COVID-19 vaccination sites. It's part of the Biden Administration's push to vaccinate 70 percent of American adults by July 4th. 

Rachel Silverman has details. 


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Tuesday, May 11, 2021

Big losses on Wall Street after volatile session

It was another day of losses for the U.S. markets Tuesday as inflation
concerns continue to impact investor sentiment.

But in a wild day of trading the tech sector managed to recover much
of the losses seen earlier in the session.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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BELGIUM DRAWS UP PLAN FOR SUMMER REOPENING

Belgium has drawn up a plan for relaxing pandemic restrictions over the summer, as the number of cases of Covid-19 slowly decreases.

Two main criteria will be assessed before each new phase begins: the number of adults vaccinated, and the number of patients in intensive care.

Stuart Smith has more from Brussels.

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Violence spirals in Middle East with more than 26 Palestinians confirmed dead

At least 26 Palestinians have been killed after Israel launched an offensive in the Gaza Strip in response to the firing of more than 300 rockets at Israel by Hamas there.


International pleas for a de-escalation in the conflict have had no discernible impact yet, with Hamas claiming that it's acting to protect the Al Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem - one of Islam's holiest sites - from Israeli "aggression and terrorism".


Bel Trew, Middle East correspondent for The Independent is in Ashkelon, across the border from the Gaza Strip.


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Reporter Emily Rose is in Jerusalem.


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Police search for possible serial killer victim

New evidence has come to light about a possible victim of Fred West - one of the UKs most notorious serial killers. 


Police have sealed off a cafe in Gloucester, in South West England, believing a body might be buried there.


John Bevir (Beaver) reports.


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UK gvt’s plans for year ahead unveiled in Queen’s Speech

The Queen has carried out her first engagement in public since the death of Prince Philip. 

 

Her Majesty delivered the Queen's Speech in the UK Parliament, which sets out the government's upcoming legislative agenda.

 

From London, Benji Hyer reports.


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Putin calls for tighter gun controls after school attack

Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for tighter gun controls after an attack at a school in the city of Kazan. At least seven children and one teacher died, while 21 people are in hospital. Julia Chapman has more from Moscow.

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EU starts proceedings for second lawsuit against AstraZeneca

The European Union is launching a second legal case against AstraZeneca over its delayed deliveries of Covid-19 vaccines. 

The new case is mostly procedural, but could allow the EU to seek financial penalties. 

Lucy Hough reports from Brussels. 

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US fuel prices up as pipeline remains offline

Gas prices are rising across the US as the shutdown of the country's
largest fuel pipeline enters a fifth day.

Colonial Pipeline was hit by ransomware hackers on Friday causing a
shutdown in the network that supplies almost half of the east coast's
fuel.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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UN PEACEKEEPER KILLED

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A female UN peacekeeper has been killed by rebels in an attack that occurred in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The UN peacekeeping mission says the Malawian peacekeeper was killed on Monday by suspected rebels of the Allied Democratic Forces. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.


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Security Surrounds Bobi Wine's Home Ahead Museveni Swearing-in

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In Uganda security forces have surrounded homes of opposition candidates ahead of President Yoweri Museveni's swearing-in. 

Ugandan Police say they are preventing planned disruption of the event by the opposition.

The Ugandan leader is one of the longest serving in Africa, having been in office for 35 years.

Isabel Nakirya reports from Kampala.

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Children killed in school shooting in central Russia

At least eight children and one teacher have been killed in a school shooting in the Russian city of Kazan. One person has been arrested while police look for another possible suspect. Julia Chapman has more.

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QUEEN'S SPEECH TO SET OUT LEGISLATIVE AGENDA

The Queen will carry out her first engagement in public later since the death of Prince Philip.

She'll deliver the Queen's Speech at Parliament (1030G) which sets out the government's upcoming legislative agenda.

It'll contain plans for legislation on skills and training, countering state threats, asylum rules, animal rights and more.

However, it's reported the speech will not contain a finalised plan on social care funding.

Joyce Pinfield, the vice chair of the National Care Association, says it's not good enough.

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Germany condemns rocket attacks on Israel

European leaders are calling for calm in Israel, after a night of rocket attacks from Hamas militants in Gaza. 

Germany said such attacks cannot be justified, and urged both sides to exercise restraint. 

Trent Murray reports from Berlin: 

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China's Population Grows to 1.41 billion, Birth Rate Slows

China's population growth rate fell to 5.3% from 5.7% a decade ago but still rose by about 72 million to 1.41 billion people, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.

That means China is still the world's most populous nation but officials said its ageing demographic will continue to put pressure on the development of the country.

Head of the National Bureau of Statistics Ning Jizhe noted some of the positive highlights of the findings.

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WHO labels the B1617 variant first discovered in India, a variant of global concern

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The World Health Organization has labeled the B1 617 variant first discovered in India – a variant of global concern…

As the double mutant strain appears to spread more easily.

It's already wreaking havoc in its country of origin…

And has spread to at least 21 other countries.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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