Friday, May 14, 2021

France and New Zealand hold talks in new push against online extremism

The French president and the prime minister of New Zealand will host/are hosting/this evening talks to advance their two-year-old campaign to curb online extremism.

Emmanuel Macron and Jacinda Ardern will host the Christchurch Call summit aimed at eliminating extremist content.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Russia coronavirus cases spike after holidays

COVID-19 cases in Russia have spiked after the country returned from a
ten-day holiday period designed to have the opposite effect. As the
country recorded 9,462 infections on Friday, officials confirmed the
country's first case of the strain first identified in India. Julia
Chapman has more.

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SURGE TESTING IN ENGLAND AS COVID VARIANT SPREADS

The spread of the Covid-19 variant first detected in India is being closely monitored by the UK government. More than 1300 cases have been confirmed in England this week. Surge testing has been deployed in a number of areas to try to break chains of infection. Laura Makin-Isherwood has more.


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SAN MARINO OFFERS VACCINATION VACATIONS

The European city-state of San Marino is offering 'vaccination vacations'.

Tourists who arrange to stay for at least three days can book a first dose of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine for 30 US dollars, returning 21 days later for the second dose.

Stuart Smith reports from Brussels.

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Police step up patrols around German synagogues following attacks

Several synagogues in Germany have been attacked in reaction to escalating violence in Israel.

The attacks come as demonstrations take place across several German cities in response to unrest in the region. 

Trent Murray reports from Berlin 

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ENGLAND LOCKDOWN TO EASE DESPITE VARIANT CASES

A major easing of covid-19 restrictions will go ahead in England as planned on Monday, despite rising cases of an India-discovered variant.

The government is looking at bringing forward second vaccine doses for some patients, or introducing local restrictions in hotspots of the variant.

Data shows cases of the India variant have doubled in England in a week.

But vaccines minister Nadhim Zahawi says the UK roll-out of jabs means much of the population is protected even if cases rise.

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India's COVID infections dip but experts worried about underreporting in villages

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India reported 343,000 new infections on Friday – a marked decrease from its record tally of 414,000 infections last week.

But experts warn the official numbers may not be accurate…

As most new cases could be occurring in villages where testing and data management systems are poor.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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Australia – Repatriation flights from India to begin.


Australians stuck in India since the Australian governments ban on flights from the covid ravaged country, will begin flying out overnight.


People that have registered with Australias Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade have been offered spots on the first of three flights, with two more planes to leave on the 17th and the 22nd of May.


Shaun Bindley has more


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Hong Kong tightens COVID-19 quarantine testing measures

Hong Kong is tightening its quarantine testing measures for new arrivals into the city. The move comes after investigations into a new cluster of mutant coronavirus cases suggests they originated at a quarantine hotel.

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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Nine shot in latest US mass shooting

Nine people have been shot, three critically, in what is thought to be
the largest mass shooting in the capital city of the US state of Rhode
Island.

Police in Providence say it started as a drive-by shooting between
different groups.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Thursday, May 13, 2021

Biden hails no masks rule "great day" for US

US President Joe Biden has hailed the announcement that fully
vaccinated Americans no longer need to wear masks as a "great day" for
the country.

It comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relaxed
its guidelines.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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U.S. stocks rebound after Wednesday’s losses

U.S. stocks rebounded strongly Thursday following sharp losses in the
previous session.

Rising inflation remains a concern but investors were buoyed by the
release of updated mask-wearing guidelines.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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CDC says fully vaccinated Americans can discard facemasks

Americans who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 can now remove their facemarks in most indoor and outdoor settings.


The Centers for Disease Control hailed the move as evidence of the country's ability to return to normal, despite recording nearly 850 Covid-19 deaths in the United States on Wednesday.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Biden urges people not to panic buy fuel; touts need for infrastructure bill; says Russia not behind pipeline hack;

US president Joe Biden has tried to calm Americans' fear about fuel shortages amid panic-buying following a cyberattack on one of the country's key pipelines.


Although the hackers are thought to be based in Russia, the president says he doesn't believe that Russian government was involved.


Kate Fisher reports from Washington


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WHO SAYS COVID SITUATION REMAINS "PERILOUS"

The World Health Organisation says the Covid-19 situation remains "perilous" — as new variants, unfair vaccine distribution, and the relaxation of public health measures too soon -- drives transmission.

Speaking at the WHO conference on research and innovation, Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom said cases and deaths are increasing particularly rapidly in south-east Asia.

Stuart Smith has more from Brussels.

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Russian lawmakers mull waiving online privacy after school shooting incident

In the wake of Tuesday's school shooting in the city of Kazan that left 9 dead and dozens more injured, Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered to tighten gun control legislation. Some lawmakers suggested waving internet privacy in an attempt to control content promoting violence among teenagers. Critics say Russia's fairly tough gun laws appear insufficient and demand stricter background checks for prospective gun owners. Our correspondent Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.
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KENYA POLICE DISPERSE PRO-PALESTINIAN PROTESTERS





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Kenyan police has dispersed pro palestinian protesters in the capital Nairobi.

 

The protesters we're holding a rally in solidarity with Palestinians over Israel attacks on Gaza.

 

Hillary Ayesiga reports from Kampala


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Weekly jobless claims drop

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell more
than expected last week.

But despite millions still unemployed there are concerns about a labor
shortage in the country.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Mixing Covid-19 vaccines between doses increases chance of side effects indicates UK trial

A UK trial has indicated that mixing Covid-19 vaccine doses increases the chance of side effects.


The study looked at the impact of alternating first and second doses between the Oxford/Astrazeneca and the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccines.


Chris Jones has more in London


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Paris hospitals group says children must be vaccinated against Covid-19

The head of the group managing hospitals in Paris says that "we must vaccinate children because they can transmit the disease".

Remi Salomon told French media that "we are entering into a period of uncertainty" with "3-4 difficult months to come".

Ross Cullen reports.

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