US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is traveling to the Middle East
to meet leaders and senior officials following the Israel-Gaza
conflict.
The Biden administration came under fire for its response, with
criticism it ignored the plight of Palestinian civilians caught up in
the violence.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Monday, May 24, 2021
US Slaps Sanction on Ethiopia
Intro
The United States has imposed sanctions on Ethiopia following the continued fighting in the Northern region, Tigray.
It says parties to the conflict have not made a meaningful effort to end hostilities in the region or engage in peaceful resolution.
The Government of Prime minister Abiy Ahmed launched a military operation in the Tigray region in November 2020, against forces loyal to Tigray People Liberation Front. Six months later a conflict continues, and a major humanitarian crisis is affecting over 4 million people in the area.
Coletta Wanjohi report from Addis Ababa :
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Prominent UK anti-racism campaigner in critical condition after being shot in the head
A prominent Black Lives Matter activist from the UK is in critical condition after being shot in the head.
Sasha Johnson remains in hospital after the incident which took place near a house party in South London on Sunday.
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ALTERNATIVE ACCOMMODATION FOR UK COVID ISOLATION
People self-isolating in overcrowded houses in the United Kingdom are set to be offered an alternative place to stay under a new government scheme. The trial will run first in nine areas currently experiencing high infection rates. Laura Makin-Isherwood has more.
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Chorus of condemnation after plane diverted to Belarus to arrest journalist
Several European countries have condemned the Belarussian government for diverting a plane to arrest Belarusian journalist Roman Protasevich.
Flight FR4978, bound for Lithuania from Greece, was forced by a fighter jet to land in Minsk, in what the EU's executive is calling a "hijacking."
Belarus claimed there was a bomb threat on board, but no explosives were found.
The UK, meanwhile, has called for Mr Protasevich's immediate release. From London, Benji Hyer reports.
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Belarus says it complied with international rules on plane diversion
The Belarusian Foreign Ministry says authorities complied with international rules when they diverted a Ryanair flight into Minsk, where two passengers were arrested. Belarus has called European criticism of the incident 'politicised'. Julia Chapman has more.
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VOLCANO ERUPTION DEATH TOLL
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At least 15 people have died in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo after a large volcano erupted on Saturday.
Authorities say 500 houses were destroyed after Mount Nyiragongo spewed lava into villages at night. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...
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EU LEADERS TO DISCUSS BELARUS 'HIJACK'
EU leaders are set to discuss what Brussels describes as the 'hijacking' of a plane by Belarus.
The flight from Greece to Lithuania was diverted to Minsk on Sunday, where Belarusian activist Roman Protasevich was arrested.
The US State Department has described it as a 'shocking act'.
UK Shadow Foreign Secretary Lisa Nandy says there must be consequences.
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India's COVID-19 fatalities cross the 300,000 mark; behind only the US and Brazil
Intro:
India has the reached the grim milestone of 300,000 COVID 19 fatalities…
Lagging behind only the United States and Brazil.
The country reported 4,454 fatalities on Monday…
One of the highest single-day tallies in the world.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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US restricts assistance to Ethiopia over Tigray Conflict
The United States has imposed sanctions on Ethiopian and Eritrean officials that it determines are responsible for undermining the resolution of the crisis in Ethiopia's Tigray region.
It has also put restrictions on economic and security assistance to Ethiopia.
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.
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It has also put restrictions on economic and security assistance to Ethiopia.
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.
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Japan launches mass vaccinations centers
The Japanese government has opened two large-scale vaccination centers in Tokyo and Osaka. The facilities are part of the government's strategy to speed up the pace of inoculations against COVID-19 as the country lags behind many other developed nations.
Phoebe Amoroso reports in Tokyo.
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Blinken reaffirms US Support for Two-State Solution
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has reaffirmed America's commitment to a two-state solution in the Middle East.
It comes as the cease-fire between Israel and Hamas continues to hold following some of the worst fighting between the two sides in years.
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.
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It comes as the cease-fire between Israel and Hamas continues to hold following some of the worst fighting between the two sides in years.
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.
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Sunday, May 23, 2021
Belarus diverts plane and arrests blogger
A Ryanair flight travelling from Athens to Vilnius was diverted by Belarusian authorities who say they received information about explosives on board. Upon landing in Minsk, a Belarusian blogger was arrested. His colleagues say the incident was coordinated by the government. Julia Chapman has more.
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Friday, May 21, 2021
U.S. Consumer to dominate investor sentiment [Lookahead]
Investors this week will be turning much of their attention towards
the health of the U.S. consumer.
Traders will be looking to shake off last week's losses but inflation
concerns are likely to linger.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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the health of the U.S. consumer.
Traders will be looking to shake off last week's losses but inflation
concerns are likely to linger.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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UK-Australia post-Brexit trade deal potentially on the cards
The UK is offering Australia a trade deal, in what could be the first major new economic partnership that Britain would sign since its free trade agreement with the European Union.
However, there are concerns about the impact on British farmers, as Alex Prior reports from London.
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South Korean President visits White House, China and North Korea set to dominate talks
South Korea's President Moon Jae-in is visiting the White House on Friday, just the second foreign leader to be hosted in the Oval Office since President Joe Biden took office.
North Korea and China are expected to dominate talks.
Giles Gibson reports from Washington.
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DRC-RWANDA TENSIONS
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Rwandan President Paul Kagame's recent denial of atrocities committed by his country's troops in the Democratic Republic of Congo has sparked an uproar among Congolese citizens.
President Kagame denied the involvement of Rwandan troops in massacres committed in eastern DRC between 1993 and 2003 on the sidelines of the Africa summit in France. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.
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EUROPEAN COMMISSION SETS OUT DETAILS FOR DIGITAL COVID CERTIFICATE
The EU is setting-out the details of its 'digital covid certificate'.
The European Commission says it would give each European citizen a free tool to demonstrate their Covid status - either in digital or paper format.
Commissioner Reynders [Rhine-ders] says this will allow travellers to move between countries while being protected from health risks.
Stuart Smith reports from Brussels.
The European Commission says it would give each European citizen a free tool to demonstrate their Covid status - either in digital or paper format.
Commissioner Reynders [Rhine-ders] says this will allow travellers to move between countries while being protected from health risks.
Stuart Smith reports from Brussels.
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Fallout Continues For BBC
The fallout continues from an investigation that was highly critical of the BBC, and how it secured a bombshell interview with Princess Diana in 1995.
Princes William and Harry both issued damning statements criticising the initial interview and subsequent internal investigation.
John Bevir (Beaver) reports.
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Berlin reopens bars and restaurants for first time since November
Germany continues to see a fall in its Covid-19 infection levels, as politicians express optimism the worst of the pandemic has passed.
The improving outlook has given authorities in Berlin enough confidence to reopen bars and restaurants for the first time in over six months.
Trent Murray reports from the German capital.
The improving outlook has given authorities in Berlin enough confidence to reopen bars and restaurants for the first time in over six months.
Trent Murray reports from the German capital.
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