US Senate on cusp of passing tech legislation to counter China

The United States Senate is on the cusp of passing legislation to increase funding in science and technology with the aim of countering innovation from China.

Lawmakers are nearly at a final vote on the bipartisan Innovation and Competition Act of 2021.

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.

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California offers over $100 million in vaccine incentives

California is offering incentives worth one hundred sixteen and a half million dollars to encourage people to get vaccinated against COVID-19 in the coming weeks.

The state's governor says he hopes 70% of adults will be vaccinated by mid-June.

Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco.

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U.S. markets close up on fresh labor market data

The Dow Jones closed the day in positive territory Thursday following
the release of better-than-expected labor market data.

And it was another good day for sectors tethered to the economic
reopening with travel stocks soaring once again.

William Denselow reports from New York

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Biden pushes infrastructure plans as Republican counteroffer falls short

US President Joe Biden has pushed for trillions of dollars of
investment in infrastructure as a Republican counteroffer again fell
short of expectations.

In a speech in Ohio the President urged Congress to find common ground
to pass the bill.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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AUSTRIAN FLIGHT DENIED ACCESS TO RUSSIA AFTER PLANNING TO AVOID BELARUS

An Austrian Airlines flight was cancelled on Thursday after Russian aviation authorities rejected the proposed flight plan, which avoided Belarusian airspace.

The flight from Vienna to Moscow would normally fly over Belarus, but the European Union Aviation Safety Authority is advising EU carriers from doing so, after a plane was forced to land by Belarus last week.

Stuart Smith reports from Brussels.

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Jobless claims hit fresh pandemic-era low

The number of Americans filing for first time unemployment benefits
has fallen to its lowest level since the Covid-19 pandemic hit.

It's an encouraging sign for the labor market as the U.S. economy
continues to reopen.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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US President Joe Biden has called for a ceasefire in Ethiopia's conflict in the northern region of Tigray.

Mr Biden demanded an end to "large-scale human rights abuses". The fighting, now in its seventh month, has killed thousands and forced two million from their homes.

The US president also highlighted the possibility of famine.

The conflict pits the Ethiopian army and its Eritrean allies against a regional Tigrayan force. 

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France's Macron recognises his country's role in Rwandan genocide during symbolic visit

The President of France says he recognises his country's role in Rwanda's genocide, and hoped for forgiveness.

Emmanuel Macron has met his Rwandan counterpart in Kigali, in a visit aiming to reset ties between the two nations.

Our Europe Correspondent Lucy Hough has this report. 

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UK's Health Secretary denies allegations of dishonesty made by former Prime Minister advisor

The UK's health secretary Matt Hancock has refuted allegations of dishonesty made by the Prime Minister's former aid, Dominic Cummings.

Cummings alleges that Mr Hancock had lied to colleagues and the public about the action being taken around care homes in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

From London, Chris Jones reports.

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Russia gives Google, Facebook, Twitter deadline to localize Russian users’ data

Russia's communication watchdog has ordered Google, Twitter and Facebook to localize Russian users' data by July or face fines. The tech giants have previously been fined for non-compliance with local laws and failing to remove content encouraging minors to join unsanctioned protests. The opposition claims the recently introduced internet legislation is aimed at restricting online freedoms and silencing dissent. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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Tanzania joins One Network Area for lower cross-border call tariffs

Tanzania has finally joined the East African Community One Network Area, which promises cheaper calls across the bloc due to harmonized calling rates. 

 

Daniel Kijo reports

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UK GOVT RESPONDS TO CUMMINGS CLAIMS

The UK government is rejecting a series of explosive claims made by a former advisor about the handling of the covid-19 outbreak.

Former Downing Street aide Dominic Cummings said tens of thousands of people needlessly died because of the government's actions.

And he insisted the Prime Minister and Health Secretary are unfit for their jobs.

Cabinet minister Robert Jenrick says the government's response has been aimed at saving lives, but specific allegations will be dealt with at a public inquiry.

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Cyclone Yaas slams into India's east coast, leaving a trail of destruction

Cyclone Yaas slammed into India's eastern coast, inundating several low lying areas, leaving tens of thousands of people homeless.

Yaas made its landfall on the east coast, less than a fortnight after Cyclone Tauktae barreled into India's west coast, claiming over a hundred lives.

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Emmanuel Macron makes first trip to Rwanda by a French president since 2010

Emmanuel Macron is making the first trip to Rwanda by a French president since 2010.

It comes after the publication last month of a landmark report that acknowledged France bore overwhelming responsibilities over the 1994 genocide.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Japan to allow Myanmar citizens to stay after visas expire

Japan is preparing to allow students and technical interns from Myanmar to stay in the country even after their visas expire. The exemption would apply to those who face difficulty returning home following the coup in February. The country is also considering extending the status of two Myanmar diplomats.

Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.

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Biden instructs US intelligence to investigate COVID-19 origins

US President Joe Biden has instructed America's intelligence agencies to investigate the origins of COVID-19.

He's given them 90 days to report back with their findings

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.

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Hong Kong issues warning over low COVID-19 vaccination rate

The Hong Kong government says public reluctance to be vaccinated against COVID-19 may undermine its ability to secure vaccines in future. Health authorities say they may be forced to give away the city's surplus supplies to countries in need, if the vaccination rate remains low. 

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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Authorities still seeking motive in California mass shooting

Authorities are still searching for a motive after a gunman in San Jose, California killed eight coworkers before turning the gun on himself.

It's the latest in a spate of mass shootings in the US this year.

Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco.

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U.S. stocks eek out narrow gains

U.S. stocks posted narrow gains on Wednesday fueled by companies that
are closely tethered to the country's economic reopening.

Sentiment was buoyed by a decline in Covid-19 cases and positive
developments for the vaccine rollout.

William Denselow reports from New York

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Biden orders US intelligence to reach agreement on origins of Covid-19

President Biden has ordered US intelligence agencies to redouble their efforts to pinpoint the origins of Covid-19.

The move comes amid fresh reports that the virus may have emanated from a laboratory in Wuhan.

The President is giving his intelligence officials 90 days to come to an agreed conclusion about how the pandemic began.

From Washington, Simon Marks reports.

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