The U.S. House of Representatives has passed legislation to fight hate crimes against Asian Americans.
It comes as a result of a surge in attacks since the coronavirus pandemic began.
US correspondent Ira Spitzer reports.
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Tuesday, May 18, 2021
US Congress passes bill targeting hate crimes against Asian Americans
More Wall St. losses as tech falls again
Wall Street saw another day of losses Tuesday as the tech sector
suffered a tough session once again.
And some weak economic data offset a few robust quarterly earnings results.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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suffered a tough session once again.
And some weak economic data offset a few robust quarterly earnings results.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Officers will not be charged in death of black motorist during arrest in North Carolina
The police officers involved in the death of a black motorist during an attempted arrest in North Carolina will not face criminal charges.
The Elizabeth City District Attorney said the shooting of 42-year-old Andrew Brown was "justified".
Our US correspondent Kate Fisher reports
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Biden promotes electric vehicles to counter China
US President Joe Biden has visited a Ford manufacturing plant to tout
American-made electric vehicles to rival China's dominance in the
industry.
The President says Congress must pass his $2.3 trillion infrastructure
bill to create US jobs in green technology and ensure America remains
competitive.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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American-made electric vehicles to rival China's dominance in the
industry.
The President says Congress must pass his $2.3 trillion infrastructure
bill to create US jobs in green technology and ensure America remains
competitive.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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EU FOREIGN MINISTERS DISCUSS ISRAEL/PALESTINE CONFLICT
All EU foreign ministers bar Hungary's have agreed to call for a ceasefire in the Israel-Palestine conflict.
But there was no consensus on any further action, as European countries remain divided on what stance to take.
Stuart Smith reports from Brussels.
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INDIA VARIANT'S IMPACTS ON UK LOCKDOWN CLEARER IN 'DAYS'
The UK's roadmap out of covid-19 lockdown remains on track for now, according to Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
However, the government says it can't rule out a delay or changes to plans to remove almost all restrictions on the economy from June 21st.
The spread of a variant first discovered in India has raised concerns lockdown easing could be blown off course.
This despite the fact 70% of the UK's adult population has received the first dose of a vaccine.
Boris Johnson says the government should know more about the India variant's dangers within days.
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However, the government says it can't rule out a delay or changes to plans to remove almost all restrictions on the economy from June 21st.
The spread of a variant first discovered in India has raised concerns lockdown easing could be blown off course.
This despite the fact 70% of the UK's adult population has received the first dose of a vaccine.
Boris Johnson says the government should know more about the India variant's dangers within days.
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UN members again push for Israeli and Palestinian deescalation
United Nations members are again pushing for Israel and the
Palestinians to deescalate violence that has now carried into a second
week.
The Security Council has met several times since the fighting
intensified but has been unable to speak with a unified voice.
More than 200 people in Gaza and at least a dozen in Israel have been killed.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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Palestinians to deescalate violence that has now carried into a second
week.
The Security Council has met several times since the fighting
intensified but has been unable to speak with a unified voice.
More than 200 people in Gaza and at least a dozen in Israel have been killed.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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Dr Fauci says it's reasonable for some businesses to keep Covid-19 mask mandate
One of the United States top health experts has said it's reasonable
for some businesses to keep their mask mandate in place.
It comes amid growing confusion over whether face coverings are
required to prevent the further spread of Covid-19.
Sarah Walton reports.
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for some businesses to keep their mask mandate in place.
It comes amid growing confusion over whether face coverings are
required to prevent the further spread of Covid-19.
Sarah Walton reports.
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South African vaccine rollout crawls into Phase 2
South Africa’s second phase of vaccinations is under way. Fewer than half of the country’s healthcare workers received their COVID-19 vaccinations during the first phase, which officially formed part of a clinical trial. Health officials are confident that the rollout will pick up pace over the next two months. Mark Roughton reports.
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NZ NURSE WHO TREATED JOHNSON 'QUITS NHS'
A nurse from New Zealand who cared for UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson when he had Covid-19 says she's resigning because of a 'lack of respect' for National Health Service workers.
Jenny McGee has told a television documentary NHS staff are not being paid what they deserve.
Olly Barratt reports from London.
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UK Unemployment Falls
Unemployment in the UK has fallen slightly, and job vacancies are at their highest since the Coronavirus pandemic began.
But despite the good news, there are still some causes for concern, as John Bevir (Beaver) reports.
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France prepares to loosen Covid-19 restrictions as vaccinations increase
People in France will once again be able to sit outside a cafe or restaurant from Wednesday/tomorrow as the next stage of the government's reopening strategy comes into effect.
The nationwide curfew will also be relaxed to start at 9pm local time, instead of 7pm.
Ross Cullen has more from Paris.
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The nationwide curfew will also be relaxed to start at 9pm local time, instead of 7pm.
Ross Cullen has more from Paris.
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UGANDA VACCINATES AMISOM TROOPS
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Uganda has begun COVID-19 vaccination for its military and police personnel serving under the African Union Mission in Somalia – AMISOM.
The Government has delivered more than 6,000 doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine received under the COVAX programme - the world's facility for universal access to COVID-19 vaccines.
Michael Baleke has more from Kampala.
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IEA CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE END TO FOSSIL FUEL DEVELOPMENT
The International Energy Agency says the world must immediately stop developing new oil and gas fields to prevent dangerous warming of the Earth's climate.
In its latest report, the world's leading energy organisation says that's just one step required to reach the goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Stuart Smith has more from Brussels.
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UK ADULTS URGED TO HAVE CORONAVIRUS VACCINE
The UK government is urging all eligible adults to come forward for the coronavirus vaccine - even if they have declined it previously. The move comes as cases of the coronavirus variant first detected in India continue to rise. It's now the dominant strain in some parts of England. Laura Makin-Isherwood has more.
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CLASHES IN KASAI
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The United Nations says more than 36,000 people have been forced to flee their homes in the Democratic Republic of Congo since March following intercommunal clashes in their region.
The clashes broke out in the central region of Kasai over a land dispute. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...
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Russia considers banning 'extremists' from elections
Russian lawmakers have approved the first reading of a bill that would block members of 'extremist' groups from participating in elections. It comes as prosecutors seek to designate organisations linked to Alexey Navalny as 'extremist'. Julia Chapman has more.
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UK URGES VACCINATION TAKE-UP TO FIGHT INDIA VARIANT
The UK is ramping up calls for people to take a covid-19 vaccine when offered it - to fight the spread of the India-discovered variant.
It comes after ministers said some vulnerable people who've been hospitalised in hotspot areas for the variant were eligible for a jab but hadn't yet had one.
70% of the UK's adult population has had at least one vaccine dose - and those in their mid 30s are now being called forward.
It's reported the government is discussing contingency plans for local lockdowns if the India variant isn't quickly brought under control.
But cabinet minister George Eustace says he still hopes the economy can be fully unlocked next month.
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India reports highest one-day fatalities due to COVID-19
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India's recorded its highest daily tally of fatalities due to COVDI-19…
Despite cases dipping to one of their lowest in two months.
But concerns remain about a resurgence of cases - as the rate of infection remains high.
Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.
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Dubious COVID Test Results Block Stranded Australians From Returning Home
At least ten Australians who were barred from a repatriation flight last Friday after returning a positive COVID result have now tested negative.
It turns out that a laboratory Qantas used for the pre-screen test had its accreditation suspended last month, raising concerns about the reliability of the airlines' testing protocol.
Samuel Wong reports.
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It turns out that a laboratory Qantas used for the pre-screen test had its accreditation suspended last month, raising concerns about the reliability of the airlines' testing protocol.
Samuel Wong reports.
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