Friday, May 28, 2021

UK Tourists Pin Hopes on Uganda



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Tourism in Uganda has started picking up after revenues plunged to 73%  last year due to the pandemic.

Tour Operators in Uganda say many of the visitors are coming from the UK and US.

Hillary Ayesiga, reporting from Kampala.



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Hong Kong activists jailed over 2019 protest

Eight leading democracy campaigners in Hong Kong have been handed prison sentences for their involvement in anti-government protests. They include three former lawmakers, and an additional sentence for media tycoon and activist Jimmy Lai, who is already behind bars. 

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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DRC CITY EVACUATION

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Thousands of people in the Democratic Republic of Congo have evacuated the eastern city of Goma after officials warned that a second volcanic eruption could happen anytime.
At least 32 people have been reported dead following the eruption of Mount Nyiragongo last Saturday. Chris Ocamringa has more from KInshasa...

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UN to launch probe into Belarus plane diversion

The UN's civil aviation council says it will launch an investigation into the forced grounding of a commercial airline in Belarus, which led to the arrest of dissident journalist Roman Protasevich.

The incident sparked international outrage and has prompted Europe to ready hard-hitting sanctions.

Toni Waterman has more from Brussels.

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ENGLAND'S JUNE 21ST EASING 'IN DOUBT'

The UK's next planned easing of covid-19 lockdown restrictions on June 21st can't be guaranteed, according to government ministers.

Although overall case rates remain low, a variant first discovered in India has started to spread quickly in parts of the country.

Almost all restrictions on the economy are due to be lifte on June 21st.

And 45% of adults have received both doses of a vaccine - and data suggests the jabs are working well against the India variant.

But cabinet minister Kwasi Kwarteng says he's still optimistic the next easing will go ahead as planned.

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Uganda: Rise In COVID-19 Infections In Young People

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The Ugandan government is worried about the sharp rise in COVID-19 infections in the younger population.

 

Health officials say hospitals are overwhelmed as patient numbers surge on a daily basis.

 

Authorities blame the rise in new cases on complacency of the population to adhere to the COVID-19 public health prevention measures.

 

Michael Baleke has more from Kampala.

 

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India records a dip in the number of daily COVID infections but some reports suggest under-reporting

India has recorded its lowest number of daily covid-19 infections in 44 days - at 186 000.

It takes the country's total caseload to over 27.5 million but some reports suggest under-reporting and a lack of testing could explain the dip in daily numbers.

Sreoshi Mukherjee has more on this story...

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GERMANY ACKNOWLEDGES 'GENOCIDE' IN NAMIBIA

The German Government has apologised to the people of Namibia for historical crimes committed during its colonial rule in Africa.  

Berlin has admitted it's troops committed genocide during the early 20th century and has promised financial acts of reconciliation in honour of the victims.

From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.

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Australians back into lockdown as covid cluster swells.


The Australian state of Victoria is back in lockdown today after a covid outbreak in the country's second most populous city Melbourne.


It's the fourth lockdown for the city, with six million victorians ordered to self isolate at home for the next seven days.


Shaun Bindley reports


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Japan to extend state of emergency

The Japanese government is set to extend the state of emergency until mid-June. Serious COVID-19 cases continue to strain the healthcare system and medical professionals are increasing their calls to cancel the Olympics.

Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.

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US Media: Biden to Propose $6 trillion Budget

US President Joe Biden is reportedly planning to propose a $6 trillion dollar budget with funding for areas such as infrastructure and social welfare.

The proposal would take government spending to its highest levels since World War Two.

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.

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US tells Russia it won't be rejoining Open Skies Treaty

The United States has told Russia it will not rejoin the Open Skies Treaty according to a state department spokesperson

It comes ahead of a planned summit between US President Joe Bien and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.

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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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Thursday, May 27, 2021

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 calls for a ceasefire in Ethiopia's Tigray reg

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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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